From start to finish just amazing! I think I may had the best pork ever in my life! Wonderful wine list and atmosphere!

Biggest appreciation to Chef Raffaele Mandara for providing my wife and I the best cooking experience thus far. From the greeting at the door till escorted outside for the finale, Chef Raffaele's team was welcoming. From the ambiance all the way to the food, everything was perfect and efficient. I'm sure a Michelin Star is coming their way. My wife and I did the cooking class with Chef Raffaele and it was a delight. Every second, Chef Raffaele guided us with his tremendous passion. We were greeted with Prosecco, water, and espresso (on the house) prior the course. Designated area was prepared per individual with an apron to keep at the end. You can tell Chef Raffaele cared about his students as he was not afraid to correct any mistakes. I was too hasty on certain techniques and he professionally instructed me to slow down and enjoy the process. He was gentle yet caring on his instructions towards my wife and I. The experience included a 4 course meal (antipasti potato croquet, primi margarita pizza, secondi gnocchi pasta, and desert tiramisu. All the food we created together there was delicious and any left over is to be taken home. Our eating portion felt as if we were in a fine dining restaurant and the front of house did not miss a beat! Our glasses were continuously filled and the interaction with the team was truly appreciated. It was also a delight to see his team conduct mise en place prior service while we were doing the class! At the end we were offered cappuccino to wrap things up and all left over was packed in a bag. Chef Raffaele included 2 Positano shot glasses and we got to keep the apron we used! Amazing souvenirs. We took a picture and were set off with the most caring staff. This is definitely a core memory that my wife and I will never forget!! Grazie a tutti! Non dimenticheremo mai tutti. Finché non ci incontreremo di nuovo ! read more

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Passed this restaurant several times while in Positano walking to our hotel but never considered going because it was "interior" and mostly everyone-including us-wants dinner with a view in Positano! Luckily we quickly read some reviews and decided to try...and wow, so happy we did! It's very tastefully decorated and all the wait staff were incredibly friendly, low key and just "cool". They worked seamlessly together through the meal. We weren't super hungry so we ordered one beef dish and the grouper dish and while the portions were small, the flavors and presentation were amazing! We couldn't stop raving! The bread served with the meal was piping hot and so delicious (although we didn't enjoy the olive oil served with it, oddly enough). We also received a small zucchini flower app, and at the end of the meal, we were served a small selection of delicious desserts. Super sweet presentation and great bite-size flavors! We've been eating our way through Italy-as everyone else-and this was definitely our best meal in 8 days! It's on the pricey side but so worth it. So glad we stumbled upon it. Compliments to the chef! read more

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The food, presentation, and experience were top notch. Attention to detail on the food and service were spectacular. The word for the dishes is balance. read more

Excellent dining experience! The food is as modern and subtly technical As the deco. Must eat here. I will be back. read more

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This is a beautiful restaurant with a beautiful team. Go experience everything you have to offer, absolutely do the wine pairings (I almost never drink, and it was worth it. They'll suit red or white). Learn to cook with Chef Raph if you can. The pasta is flawless and toothsome, the broth is clean, the fish is brought up from the mongers down the steps. I can't do octopus because i love them... but I have no doubt it's delicious. Sadly. The dessert tasting and the beautiful coral sculpture is so cool, different textures and types of desserts. My brother in law (not me I swear) knocked it over and our server totally pretended it didn't happen. Thanks, guys! If you can sit by the open kitchen watching Raph and everyone on the line is fabulous. read more

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This was by far the worst restaurant i visited in Italy. My boyfriend and I were excited by the reviews so we made a reservation for the same day and went to the restaurant at 9. We ordered drinks and then a few plates to share. The food was pretentious - which is fine if it is delicious. The "eggplant parm" was three sauces that tasted like you put eggplant parm through a dishwasher. The pasta was not Al dente, but severely undercooked and hard to chew. The dishes lacked any semblance of flavor. In the pasta dish, there was a huge shellfish shell which I didn't realize until I bit down. Instead of spitting the food out so as to not be rude (my boyfriend and I were sitting right by the chefs preparing our meal), I chewed the nasty shell and swallowed it. I obviously made a face when this happened, and instead of receiving any kind of concern from the wait staff, I was chastised. A server who was not even our server came over and very rudely told me "if you have a problem you need to speak directly to the chef." The rest of the meal was extremely uncomfortable. Never have I ever been chastised at a restaurant, and certainly not because of a pretty big mistake on behalf of the kitchen. Maybe if the chefs were paying attention to cooking our meal instead of watching futbol on an iPad, they would have caught the shell in my pasta. I heard a few other tourists from our hotel talking about how horrible the food was that night. Maybe it was an off night, but I wouldn't go back to find out. read more

Tonight we went to Casa Mele at the recommendation of our hotel. Our family of four had the essence tasting menu and it was nothing short of spectacular. We dine out frequently in New York City and in North Jersey and consider ourselves foodies. This 10 course meal was sublime and easily stood up to the best we've had in Manhattan. Without a doubt, and it's not even close, the best meal we had in Positano. read more

Absolutely unreal dinner. We did the 7 course tasting menu with the wine pairing. It was worth every penny!! We were in awe with every bite and how good the wine was with the food. This should easily be a Michelin star restaurant!! I would not be surprised if their turn is coming. Special note we were not sure what they offered for kids so we decided to feed our 6 year old before. Upon arrival they had no problem with him only ordering dessert. They even said they would have made chicken nuggets for him! They gave all of us including our son a mozzarella cheese stick which was amazing!! He loved it and he is incredibly picky.best meal by far in Positano. read more

Casa Mele was by far the best meal we had in Italy, let alone in Positano. Actually, it might be the best meal we have EVER had. We opted for the 6 course tasting menu with wine pairing. After our second course, we bumped it up to 7 courses because the food was THAT good. They change the menu regularly but if you're lucky enough to see Uovo "CBT" on the menu, order it!! It was my favorite of the 7 courses. Every dish was absolutely phenomenal and plated so beautifully- truly works of art. The wine pairings were carefully curated, and the service was wonderful. We were lucky enough to snag a table next to the open kitchen to watch the chefs work their magic! Seating is completely indoors (no view) but with food as good as this, you won't even notice. Wish I could give this place more than 5 stars! read more

(Italy Edition) Really well executed tasting menu! Rated #1 on trip advisor, can't say it's #1 since I only ate at a few places during my stay but it was a very good fine dining experience in Positano. We did the 6-course menu with wine pairing and it was very satisfying and well orchestrated. Comfortable decor, nothing too fancy but service was where it should be for this type of establishment. Worth checking out for sure. Food: 8/10 Value: 7/10 Service: 9/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 read more

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The food is out of this world tasty and fresh. Old world charm in an eclectic atmosphere read more

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The reviews did not disappoint. This was the best meal we had in Positano. Each dish was carefully crafted to perfection down to the tiniest details. Really surprised they don't have a Michelin star. We did the 6 course tasting menu and it was amazing!!! My husband won't stop raving about the risotto. read more

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We had our anniversary dinner here and the staff really made my wife feel special. I will never forget the amazing journey we took with the Chef Mateo. The details were impressive. Hands down, this is a place you must visit. read more

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My favorite. On the one hand, doesn't have a view of the sea. On the other, you get to watch the 5 or 6 chefs carefully craft your meal. Food uses traditional ingredients with a modern flair. Owner is in the kitchen directing his team through every detail. Service is amazing. Great wine list. Beautiful dishes. Wonderful desserts. Just a great experience read more

Just a lucky find as it was very close to our hotel. We are very fortunate and have eaten in some wonderful restaurants all over the world. The food here was just wonderful, the service impeccable and a place I would send my friends. We loved it. read more

Best meal & dining experience in Italy- seriously. How do you not have at least 1 Michelin Star? Service was delightful and attentive. The food is local, flavorful, fresh, organic and original. The chief is amazing. I give them my highest recommendation. All 5 stars guys! read more

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This place. Almost worth the trip to Positano alone if Positano itself wasn't such a jaw-dropping beautiful locale. Came here two nights in a row. Did the creative tasting one night and traditional the next. Food was mind-boggling great. The creative menu was one of the best food experiences I've ever had. On the traditional menu, the carbonara risotto was a highlight. Wine pairings were on point. Emphasis on Campania but also highlighting great wines from all over the country. Had one of the best rosés I've ever tasted from Apulia - Calafuria. Also had a 2015 Oi nì, an oaked Fiano from Tenuto Scuotto, which was absolutely delicious. read more

We ate here on our last day in Positano and it was the best meal in all of Positano that we have had and we had impeccable service. My husband and I enjoyed the delicious flavors of each meal and we can't even express how attention to detail and how much thought was put into each meal! The wait staff was super friendly that we felt very special. They were kindly inclined to speak English too when we tried our best to speak Italian. They shared complimentary appetizers to desserts that was mind blowing! Definitely will recommend this restaurant to whoever comes to Positano. We will forever remember this meal and made our trip very special. Please read more

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We had one of the best dining experiences I can remember. We were fortunate to sit in front of the kitchen so we could watch the teamwork of the chefs prepare food. Felt like we were on a live episode of The Food Network. We ordered, but while watching dishes prepared we kept saying I wish I had ordered that. We ended up ordering another entree when we finished. Everything was perfect. Desserts were great. Just an amazing, dining experience. read more

The best restaurant in Positano! The staff is amazing and the atmosphere is phenomenal.

Blown away by the food and the incredible service during our last meal in Positano - so glad we chose Casa mele for our finale. If you are in positano for a few nights, absolutely make reservations for Casa Mele. It's not your traditional heaping plates of seafood and pastas so we liked this as a refreshing break and new take on coastal Italian cuisine. Casa mele takes these flavors but puts an inventive, modern twist on it. For example, "eggplant parmiganna" came in a tiny round amuse bouche bite with the smoky cheese and charred tomato flavors but in a whole new way. Other favorites included fresh from the oven charcoal bread rolls, strozzapretti with anchovies and chili peppers, and the most tender lamb we've ever tasted (and we've eaten a lot of lamb). What really set this meal apart was the warm and accommodating waitstaff. The sommelier brought us a complimentary glass of wine that he thought would pair better with our lamb - what a nice touch! we were showered were little additional bites throughout the meal which really created the fine dining feel! I can't recommend Casa mele enough, I'll be dreaming of the lamb and eggplant bite for years to come. read more

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We ate at Casa Mele our final night in Positano, and we definitely saved the best for last. Luckily, we were able to sit right by the open kitchen so we could watch the masterful Chef Matteo work on his stunning creations. We ordered the seafood antipasti appetizer and followed that with pasta carbonara and spaghetti with a variation of tomatoes and finally the chocolate variation for dessert. Everything tasted heavenly, and the service was impeccable. I'd highly recommend Casa Mele for anyone visiting Positano. read more

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This place is great and should be on your must do list while spending time around Positano. The restaurant itself is more modern than most others in terms of service, style and menu presentation. It's at the end of town, but an easy walk from anywhere. I made two weeks worth of reservations online with different restaurants all over Italy, each with the same instructions, and yet this was the only restaurant who did something special for my anniversary without prompting. Well done! I would go with the "pick em" chefs tasting menu. Very cool way to try much of the of menu, but still get exactly what you want. They will also split each item for both diners, again, very unexpected, but awesome... and most restaurants don't go this extra step. The owner is around running the fun room... with the open kitchen, it feels like a big house party with only your best looking friends attending. Go here, you'll find First class everything, it will be a great fun night at a very well run spot. read more

Went here on a recommendation from a couple we met in Positano and it lived up to all expectations. This is a Michelin star restaurant that has yet to receive its star. The food was incredible, the wait staff phenomenal and attentive, and even classic dishes had a delicious contemporary spin. The eggplant Parmesan was especially good, and the Il Limone (The Lemon) desert was creative and delicious. On top of this, the food was economical considering the quality and a fantastic experience. The owner personally stopped by our table multiple times during the night and took our order and engaged in pleasant conversation. You also get plenty of free sides of food throughout every course. This is the top spot to go to in Positano in my eyes and you would be remiss not to eat here. read more

This place was exceptional. A 6 course menu plus dessert, with wine was around $260, without gratuity. I thought it was well worth it, not sure my wife agreed. The tastings were delicate and potent with lots of different and pleasant flavors. Service was good, the space was lively and you could see everything going on in the kitchen. We left after the ferry and bus service was done for the day and a 25 minute taxi ride back to Amalfi was $120! That was the worst part! read more

We were recommended to this place by a couple locals plus the stellar TripAdvisor reviews that for some reason don't compete with the few reviews here on Yelp. We were so glad we came here! We were staying in Praiano and chose this over some more touristy options. This is definitely a contemporary Italian approach and the chef (Yokohama native with a Michelin star-rated background) runs a super tight ship in their open kitchen, producing both beautiful and delicious creative food options. We dined on a weekday night and got a table right next to their open kitchen with a perfect view of prep and plating artistry. Our server was incredibly nice, spoke great English, and was more than willing to make recommendations. We ended up going with that evening's specials, which included a tuna tartar served with diced apples, avocado, and leeks, alongside a delicious raw prepped prawn, deveined and served with olive oil and some delicious garnish. The two of us split this and each got half serving beautifully plated for us individually. For first course, we shared the homemade tagliatini in a tomato sauce with fresh cherry tomatoes and two generous entire fresh langoustines (halved for us), so one per plate. For main course, we shared the braised veal cheek. We also got a complimentary aperitif of grilled octopus with potato purée that was very tasty. The veal cheek was simply divine. I highly, highly recommend it. It was so perfectly prepared and served with a purée of pumpkin and alongside a red wine reduction. This was one of the best bites of food on our whole trip all over Italy. We had the babà for dessert, which for me was good butt probably would opt for something more rich as it was a bit on the dry side. We did also get complimentary hazelnut gelato and some biscotti which were both delicious. Overall, great service, great experience, and I would highly recommend! read more

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From the moment you walk in you realize it's going to be a special experience. The owner greats you, takes you to your table and makes you feel like a VIP. The thing is, that is the service that is given to everyone. The entire staff makes sure everything goes perfectly as if every one of them prides themselves on you having an incredible dining experience. The food is impeccable. The octopus is slow cooked for 4-5 hours so it is tender and not chewy like many places. The prosciutto is like none I've ever had and I've been eating it for two weeks daily all over Italy. The veal chop was insane. They don't call it a veal milanese on the menu but it's better than any milanese I've ever had. It's not pounded but rather is thick and juicy. This is the best food in Positano. There is no jaw dropping view like some places in Positano but that is more than made up for with the incredible food. They also have an extremely extensive wine list which is categorized on an iPad where you can filter your search by region, price, grape, etc. Very cool. Do yourself a favor and go here. read more

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Most attentive service, most unique and delicious food we have had in Italy. It was an incredible experience and I would go back again and again! Yum!!! read more

Alright, let me tell y'all something. I'm usually not the biggest fan of fancy fine dining. Until recently, I thought of it as pompous and arrogant, a sort of classist or elitist perversion of the eating experience. I myself am a frequenter of cheap street meat from food trucks and bodegas. It's safe to say that I had my doubts when I came to this restaurant. However, I was brought along to Casa Mele as a part of celebratory gesture for my mother, as it was her birthday (this is relevant to the review, so stay tuned), so I couldn't exactly refuse to attend. We decided to go with the Creative Menu, a selection of courses partially improvised by the chef as a way to keep us on our toes and let me just say... this s**t was off the chain. Alright so peep game, we got these oysters as the first course, right. Bruh, I don't even like oysters. I used to go to this seafood pub with my family as a kid; they would order a buttload of mussels and clams and I'd be chillin', eating my pizza burger deluxe. Now I'm like "Damn, now I see why they were eating that stuff!". Needless to say, the oysters, with the accompanying sauce were fantastic. But yo, the s**t that had me so hype was this one dish they brought out. It was octopus with some other stuff. I had my doubts. Not only am I not the biggest fan of octopus or squid, but octopuses are mad smart! I usually feel bad eating em! Not that day. People, when I tell you that when I sliced my knife back and forth as it cut through the tender octopus tentacle that was served to me and it had the texture of crock pot chicken... I'm not playin' games!!! Casa Mele was not playin' games!!! Clearly!!! Oh my goodness, I was about to lose my damn mind when I was eating that octopus. The peasant in me was craving some tartar sauce and french fries but the way it was served was... immaculate. Fantastic food aside, Casa Mele left a great impression on me with their great treatment of their customers. Our servers were very kind, with one of them thoroughly and carefully explaining the dishes. The best part of the night came when the restaurant staff surprised my mother, my sister, and I with an assortment great desserts! Earlier that evening when my mom went to the bathroom, my sister requested to our server that there be a surprise for her because of her birthday. Yo, they played the Italian happy birthday music on the restaurant speaker system!!! It was tight!!! All in all, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a dining experience beyond the average or beyond the acceptable. Casa Mele serves great food with great presentation and has a great hospitable environment. This was a very good experience. read more

Dylan our hotel host at Giardini dei Sensi suggested we check this place out. It was a short walk and we were welcomed well before our reservation time. Very comfortable, amazing staff, awesome friendly service and the food was amazing. Very interesting twists on classics that were so flavorful and delicious. These chefs really care about food execution and beautiful plates. This was the culinary highlight of our Positano trip and if we weren't relaxing or sightseeing, we were eating! This is a must stop for anybody who appreciates great food and great service! read more

All I can say is OMG!! Over the top .... the wine, the food .... we did the chef tasting and every bite was sheer decadence. The wine sommelier recommendation was stellar. We will be back!! read more

After dining at this restaurant not once but three times during my week long stay in Positano I thought it only fair that I write a worthy review. I had the honour of working with Chef Rafaelle one on one for a week at the cooking classes he holds and I was humbled by the passion and love he puts into each chop, stir, taste and garnish. Taste, innovation, and presentation were non-negotiables, which was evident in the always packed nightly crowd that frequented the restaurant. The staff is wonderfully warm, knowledgable and attentive without being overbearing. The wine selection is expansive and has an assortment of affordable bottles to celebratory ones. The restaurant itself is impeccably decorated with no detail left unturned. From the placemats and light fixtures to the adornments from around the world and the Casa Mele hand lotion in the bathroom the restaurant provides a chic interior with an inviting atmosphere. Now on to the food - where to even begin!!?? For appetizers the Chef's interpretation of a caprese salad is not to be missed, nor are stuffed zucchini blossoms. For the pasta course the risotto is a standout and if you're lucky enough to go on a day where Chef has prepared his simple but incredible bolognese then this is a dish that needs to be ordered. For the meat course the fresh fish in crazy water is tasty and the filet minon is so buttery and delicious. Desserts are all home runs so you won't be led astray in whatever you pick. Casa Mele became home in my short stay in Positano and Chef Rafaelle became a friend - I cannot wait to return :) read more

Great food, service and decor. The chef had a quick chat to us which was nice. I'm surprised this doesn't have more reviews on yelp. I can't get over how good the pasta wss read more

We dined here on the very last night of our 2 week honeymoon in Italy and this was one of the best meals we had. We really enjoyed the tasting menu (there was a Risotto that was out of this world) and we loved the unique concept they have of the open kitchen. We had a table facing the kitchen and we enjoyed watching everything get prepared. By the end of the meal we had a good sense of each person's role in the kitchen. The owner/manager is also very friendly and welcoming as you come in and gives you that authentic Italian feel. We'd highly recommend! read more

Best meal we had in Positano over the course of a full week. Food was inventive, fresh, well prepared. Service was friendly and professional. Highly recommended! read more

By far our favorite dining experience on the Amalfi Coast. We were staying around the corner at Hotel Marincanto for our honeymoon and decided to try this place based on its great reviews. From the second we walked in, everything was exceptional. We were greeted with open arms and treated like royalty. The service was incredible and the sommelier knew exactly which wines and champagne would pair well with the dishes we ordered. We had the best red and white wines either of us have ever tasted and the champagne was incredible as well. We chose to go with the menu option which was a fixed rate of 85€ per head and we received 6 of the most delicious Chef's selections including a trio of gazpacho soup, lemon ricotta crostini and lightly fried eggplant. Round 2 was the largest and freshest oysters which were very briny and flavorful. Round 3 was seared tuna with endives which was so tender. Round 4 was some of the juiciest slices of beef carpaccio with diced peppers. Round 5 was a refreshing risotto with zucchini crisps, and round 6 was a huge piece of salted cod that was encased in what looked like charcoal but was amazing. We would be here every night if we were local! Oh and how could I forget dessert? They brought us lemon sorbet to refresh our palates and that was followed by creme brûlée with a raspberry sorbet which was to die for!!! Last but not least the brought out some pastries with a delicious piece chocolate. Everything was heavenly. read more

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What a wonderful experience! As soon as we walked in and saw the open kitchen, we knew we were in for a fine meal. Our waiter was exceptional. I asked him about zucchini blossoms (as I had been searching for them all over the coast) and he told me to say no more. 5 minutes later, two beautifully crisp, stuffed blossoms arrived at our table. We had an app, the ravioli, steak, and the best bottle of red we've had in a long while (thanks to our waiter for his rec!) It's a must go if you're in Positano. read more

Steven and I had such a special dinner at Casa Mele each course building upon the last into a beautiful meal. We shared a perfect bottle of wine that was so kindly suggested by our waiter. Chef Raffale, thank you for sharing your cooking with us! I absolutely love that you are offering such a special dining experience in Positano! I can't wait to come back :) read more

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Great little spot with an open kitchen. I tried the prefix menu and one item I was not crazy about. They were more than happy to make sure I was happy. The host made our night. We ask him sit with us and we really enjoyed our dinner and conversation. We also met the owner and chef they were delightful... a prefect end to a great evening. Only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars was only I think the menu was great but limited. It should not deter you. I got the impression they would accommodate ur request if they are able too. Ciao! read more