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    Caffè Positano

    3.2 (142 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Seafood, Cafes
    Closed 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Best view
    Wendy K.

    We found this place just by walking on the Main Street in Positano. After waiting 25 minutes we were seated right on the edge of the street and had the most beautiful view. The food was delicious and the service was perfect.

    Caffe Positano
    Kim R.

    One of the few restaurants open early for breakfast. Food came out fast. Pricey of course, but the portions were good. Great patio with perfect views.

    Fettuccini with cream sauce and grilled chicken
    Kiyah G.

    I'm confused about why the reviews are bad...both my hubby and I had a wonderful experience and the pasta was delicious! I ordered the linguini and lobster and asked if I could substitute the tomato sauce for cream sauce. Flavor was superb! My hubby had fettuccini Alfredo with chicken and also loved his meal. In fact he noted that he didn't have to add salt or pepper...the meal was perfect! Not only was the food delicious, but every single employee we encountered was so attentive and helpful. We will return! A day later and we found ourselves back at Caffe Positano for dinner. We both ordered the same entrees and we enjoyed them just the same. I'm upgrading from 4 stars to 5 for consistency, excellent service and our new fav restaurant in Positano.

    Pasta with seafood - beautiful, but kind of flavorless, and pasta was gummy
    Amber E.

    On the plus side, Eduardo was so charming and sweet, which was really appreciated after a long, hard travel day. He brought us a glass of Prosecco while we were waiting, got us a beautiful ocean side table, and called our daughter, Princess. Other plus: beautiful ocean view. Unfortunately, the food just wasn't very good. I got the seafood pasta, and while it had a generous amount of seafood, the seafood was fairly flavorless, the pasta was gummy, and sauce wasn't great, my husband ordered the sea bass, and it was really dry. It was supposed to come in a white wine sauce, and did not, so he requested it. When it eventually arrived, it was an improvement, but still not great, my daughter was happy with her ravioli, but she's pretty easy to please. Hopefully, they can step up the food quality, because service and location are great!

    View from Caffe Positano!
    Madison M.

    View from Caffe Positano; they deserve 6 stars! While waiting for a table, they gave us champagne and sat us on their terrace overlooking the city within 10 minutes. The food was the best we had in Positano, the service was incredible and the wine was perfect. We stayed from sunset until close and didn't feel rushed one bit. You rocked it queens .

    Mushroom risotto and seafood risotto in the background
    Forum S.

    This restaurant was right outside of our hotel and we decided to try it as it was late at night. My friend got the seafood risotto and I got a mushroom risotto. The risotto was slightly undercooked for both of us but it still was well seasoned. Service: The service was excellent. Everyone was very attentive and even though we were there around closing time we never felt rushed. Price: in general, the prices based on the portion size was very reasonable.

    Medley of grilled sea food!
    Hemanth G.

    Great location and quick service! Ordered the medley sea food grill that included, prawns, scallop, squid and local fish! We went during peak lunch time and hoped to be seated next to sea view...but was long wait and opposite street side was equally great! Cool vibes with warm sunny summer! Family had Alfredo pasta (no meat) was delicious and creamy!

    Nicole M.

    The view is great. Tables inside and out. Service was very good but the menu is on the smaller side. After eating I had the worst heartburn I've ever experienced. Cappuccinos were very good.

    Brian W.

    Don't be Cat-fished. Literally the only people that come here, come for the view. The food is average, but the service is where you'll instantly regret your decision to dine here. Like others have mentioned, the service is laughably bad. The waiters range from not friendly, all the way to extremely rude. I've been fortunate enough to experience many five star hotels, Michelin restaurants, etc. and other places where you would imagine it to be potentially very snobby (either clientele or hosts). However, these guys take the cake for most snobby. And this is coming from someone who lives in LA. 1. They'll forget your order. And we went at like 7pm BEFORE the dinner rush. They'll also forget to take your order. We needed another second so the guy left and never came back. It took one of the chefs, who was on break eating inside near us, to tell the waiter that we've been ready... with our menus politely closed for about 15 min. 2. Have you ever had a waiter almost throw your food down in front of you? How about doing that while he's staring off in the distance elsewhere - making it seem like you're inconveniencing him? Well they do that here. With attitude. Even when you try to be extremely respectful and nice. 3. Since it was literally us and one other couple dining (not a busy time), I decided to ask what was more popular between 2 pasta dishes. It wasn't busy, and I specifically made sure to ask about 2 dishes to avoid the infamous and vague "what's good here?". The waiter literally looked away and said "everything's good here." He's that guy. 4. Place is ridiculously overpriced. We ate at places like Ristorante Mirage and De Vincenzo for dinner which were MILES better when comparing service, food and price. There's a reason why you need reservations there and not Caffe Positano. 5. The service was so trash that I didn't even feel comfortable presenting my "nut" allergy card to them. I feel like they wouldn't have even taken our order at that point or would have made us wait even longer for our food. 6. We tip VERY well and did so at almost every restaurant during our 2 week trip at Italy. Needless to say, we left nothing here because their service was one of the WORST we've ever experienced anywhere (Italy, US, Japan, Thailand, Mexico, Bahamas). Yes, it was literally that bad. I highly recommend you avoid this place like the plague. I'm doing you a favor, don't be cat-fished by the view. You traveled all the way to Positano. You deserve better.

    Tarimasu
    Marida G.

    Awesome view with delicious meals. But I got stuck in the restroom because I didn't know how to unlock the door.

    Outside view-1
    Gus L.

    Great place for any meal, the service was great, food was amazing and the drinks were cold, the views while sitting outside were just breath taking, this place sits atop a mountain overlooking the ocean it's split by a very narrow street, so you can sit in the restaurant or outside looking at the ocean and enjoying a great breeze, definitely recommend this great restaurant

    Moon coming up. View over the beach.
    Jeff R.

    Slow initial service and sitting on the street is a little busy with cars but once they got everything rolling, it was delightful. Maybe.... Suggest indoor seating. After watching the operation, I think they may have been one or two understaffed. Thames all worked very well together as a team. Zuppa Pesci was fantastic. Alfredo, steaks, and sea bass were all quite good as well. Nothing put it over the top, but certainly worth returning.

    Iced latte
    Emily S.

    Picked this place because we were a little homesick and craving an American Breakfast. This place did not disappoint for what we were wanting. The American breakfast came with sausage, bacon, 2 eggs of your choice, toast, pancakes, and a little salad. I also ordered an iced latte and a glass of Prosecco. Also had a lovely view! The only reason I knocked stars off was because this is the only place in all of Italy where we've been rushed out, well more like kicked out, but it seemed to be because a party of 6 walked up and they needed our table. We definitely could've been accommodated for the Prosecco and beer we ordered to extend our visit at another table, but they came up with some BS excuse that only food service could be provided at the tables with the sea-view, so we left.

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    Service was excellent. View was spectacular. The Caesar salad was delicious and refreshing!

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    Posides - Melon + prosciutto + arugula salad

    Posides

    4.9(79 reviews)
    0.3 km

    I'm usually cautious about extremely positive reviews, but I think in this case it is more than…read morewarranted. Many other reviewers have mentioned that this is the best meal that they've had in the entire country and unfortunately, without sounding like a false advertisement, I absolutely must agree. This was the best meal I have had in the entire country and I have traveled Italy extensively. They only have a couple of tables, the brothers, along with mama and Bridget, deliver an incredible meal, incredible experience, and the way the patrons feel after the experience cannot be matched. What the hell if we ordered Caesar salad, then meatballs, then gnocchi, then seafood with linguine, then the local catch of the day which today was amberjack, then ribeye, then dessert. I'm not alone in my prayer of this restaurant, my wife and my three children are unanimous that this was the absolute best meal that they have had in Italy. I strongly recommend this restaurant, but I would mention that you need to get there early because they do not take reservations. Please feel free to joke with Bridget about her Texan roots and her hallmark story which caused her to settle in Positano!

    Posides was one of the most memorable meals of our trip. We had a cozy table for two on the terrace…read moreoverlooking the most stunning Positano views, the kind that make you pause and soak in every moment. The food was outstanding. The Caprese salad was fresh and bursting with flavor, and the prosciutto salad was beautifully balanced with just the right mix of savory and sweet. Every ingredient tasted incredibly fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The drinks were equally impressive. The house Posides Spritz was refreshing and perfectly balanced made with a cherry liquor, and the limoncello spritz was smooth, bright, and easily one of the best we've had in Italy. We finished with an affogato that was the perfect finale, rich espresso poured over creamy gelato for a sweet, satisfying finish along with the seasonal cake. Service was warm, friendly, and attentive throughout the evening, making the experience feel personal and relaxed. The restaurant is a bit of a walk from the city center with a few stairs to climb, but it's absolutely worth it. The stroll back down afterward is the perfect way to walk off the meal. Between the amazing food, stunning terrace views, and kind service, Posides is a true Positano gem.

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    Da Vincenzo

    Da Vincenzo

    4.4(255 reviews)
    0.0 km
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    Easily some of the best food we had on the Amalfi Coast. We…read moreloved the panzarotti napoletani, which are little fried dough pockets filled with things like cheese and tomato. Basically like a mini fried calzone and they were unreal. Definitely a must order. The gnocchi was incredible. So light it literally melted in your mouth, and the sauce alone was so good you could eat it by itself. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the food here. Everything we tried was amazing. Service was just as great. The hostess and our waiter were so kind, engaging, and gave excellent recommendations, including wine pairings. The restaurant itself has a cozy, authentic feel, like you're sitting in someone's Italian kitchen. If you can, try to sit outside. The views of the cliffs of Positano are absolutely stunning. Definitely make a reservation in advance. It's a popular spot and can be hard to get a table otherwise.

    What a nice staff and a great meal! I arrived a day early for my reservation--I had made an error…read morein the dates and they were kind enough to seat us dive we arrived before their major rush. The ziti was to die for, my children loved the pesto pasta as well as the seafood pasta we ordered. Wine was great and their favorite dessert was tiramisu. An altogether excellent experience from a restaurant that was unanimously recommended by our driver, our AirBnB host, and another local restaurant owner with nothing to gain from praising his fellow restaurant. Definitely make reservations though as the line to get in can be very long!

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    Da Vincenzo - Semifreddo chocolate dessert--incredible! I'm so glad we ordered it!

    Semifreddo chocolate dessert--incredible! I'm so glad we ordered it!

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    Caffè Positano - italian - Updated May 2026

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