Chez Black came recommended from a friend and this classic old school restaurant delivered. It was our last dinner in the Amalfi Coast area before heading back to Roma and the ambiance was really nice. The restaurant theme here is below deck of a ship with portholes, well varnished wood everywhere and staff dressed in seamen gear. The staff was super attentive and were on point. They were super ready to help when needed. Our food, however, was decent but not great and didn't live up to the hype. For example, the carbonara was too yellow which was indicative of egg being added. Not the normal Italian way. The other food was good but not spectacular. This place has longevity and is in a great location and the staff is great but the food needs to get up to par for me to want to return. read more

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This spot is a popular tourist destination in Positano, especially near the main area. Older reviews suggest it's a fantastic place to eat, but I've noticed that the food quality has declined over time. It's mainly known for its waterfront location. Just a heads-up: the front row tables require reservations. We managed to snag a spot in the back, though there's always a line. The wait seemed to be moving quickly. The service was busy but seemed to be doing its best. The staff appeared a bit overwhelmed. I've included some menu prices, so you know it's definitely on the pricier side. You're really paying for the view. We ordered calamari, but it tasted frozen and didn't quite live up to the price. Sure, it has some cute decor and table settings. If you're looking for a lively atmosphere, a group setting, or a reservation, this might be the place for you. However, the food could use a bit more improvement. read more

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I wanted to give this a 5 star because the food was that good. The minus 2 stars was getting ripped off with a few entree sizes where my friend clearly asked for small steak and got a 350 steak, overpriced wine- as they chose expensive and making it sound like they were not including the tip but after you see the bill - they charge you a tip. They scammed us a bit. Made me like this area the least. The food was amazing though and it didn't ruin my trip but just beware. read more

Quite simply, the most iconic restaurant in the beautiful town of Positano. Located in the heartbeat of the city centre- positioned right by the Amalfi Coast- it's simply not to be missed. Top notch food (pizza, pasta, meats and seafood). Incredible service. Amazing people watching: all the beautiful people! Would give Chez Black six stars if I could. Make sure to make a reservation, especially during peak season and on weekends. In sum, perfect eatery run by a legendary Italian family - one of my very favorite restaurants in the world! read more

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Very nice restaurant overlooking the beach. Food and service are very good! Great for people watching as well!!

ICONIC. Went with a huge group, excellent food and service. A meal and experience I will never forget. If you can, get the pasta ala limone... read more

Delicious and fabulous service . Loved the decorations. I had the most fresh cantaloupe in my whole life here. I was in Italy a month and this was my favorite restaurant of the whole trip. Would highly suggest if you are in the area ! read more

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We didn't order much food. We ordered one game set shaped pepperoni and meat pizza and focaccia. Both were really good! We were a group of 4 trying to eat quicker than the person next to us so we could get more The service was alright. Nothing stood out, but it also was not bad service. I really enjoyed the my experience. This restaurant is right on the beach at Grand Spiaggia. I would go back here! read more

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Chez Black in Positano absolutely lived up to the hype, and then some! From the moment we sat down, everything was exceptional. The drinks were perfection...the Hugo Spritz and Aperol Spritz were some of the best we've had on the Amalfi Coast! The appetizers started the night off strong, the tuna tartare was incredibly fresh, and the prosciutto and melon combination was simple yet unforgettable. We loved it SO much, we ordered a second helping, before our main dishes! Every dish that followed somehow topped the last. The chicken parmesan was hands-down my favorite dish of the night, perfectly cooked, flavorful, comforting, and elevated all at once. The lobster linguine was delicious and decadent (yes, it absolutely requires the bib ), while the linguine pesto was next-level good. If you're looking for something lighter, the chicken Caesar salad was also incredible and far from an afterthought. And then came the tiramisu... the true star of the show. Easily one of the best desserts we've had in Italy. Amazing food, incredible drinks, beautiful Positano atmosphere, and a memorable dining experience from start to finish. Chez Black is an absolute must when visiting Positano! If you are lucky enough Chez Black himself can be spotted dining at his restaurant. He sits at a private table right by the hostess stand, it's truly so wholesome, and provides. an overall sense of a true family atmosphere at this special restaurant. I even bought a turquoise blue sweatshirt as a memento of our special evening!! read more

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This is definitely a trendy "it spot" filled with tourist energy and celebrity wall photos, but the food does not live up to the hype. On a positive note, the servers were friendly, the decor is fun, and making a same-day Saturday evening reservation when walking up to the restaurant in the afternoon was seamless. Unfortunately, the culinary experience was highly disappointing for Positano. The pesto linguine was average. The side tomato salad was the worst I have tasted in Italy, though still slightly better than the US. The biggest letdown was the Chicken Caesar Salad; at €32, it was vastly overpriced and tasted awful. I regret not ordering a steak instead. If this were my only experience with Italian cuisine in Positano, I would be extremely disappointed. The lemon olive oil cake was decent way to end the experience. My 3-star rating is strictly for the food since it was a big miss. There are several better options if you are willing to walk the stairs of Positano above Chez Black. read more

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I kept seeing this place as a must go to when in Positano so I made a reservation. We came on a Monday around 7 PM and it wasn't that busy yet. We ordered a pizza and the prawn pasta which was pretty tasty. The food was great but I will say it wasn't the best food I had while in Italy. I think you're paying for the location which is nice since it's right on the beach, perfect for people watching. read more

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Amazing ambience right on the beach. Loved our experience there with great, attentive service! The food was absolutely delicious, drinks and such lovely atmosphere. Would love to go back one day when we're back in Positano! read more

Loved chez black! Pretty much right on the beach with good views. Service was friendly and prompt. My Aperol spritz was good. They also gave us complementary Prosecco which was nice! My husband and I split the caprese salad, gnocchi, a Margherita pizza and meatballs and everything was excellent. One critique is that the tomatoes on the caprese were not as flavorful and juicy as other places in positano. At any rate, I would definitely come back. read more

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For being a place full of tourists, the food is pretty decent. Definitely make sure you have a reservation if you plan to eat around 8pm. We had been walking around the area around 7pm and joked that we didn't even need a reservation. Lo and behold, by the time we sat (7:45), the place started filling up very quickly. We picked this place due to all the recommendations on social media. While everything we had was good, it was just good and nothing special. You are paying for the atmosphere, location, vibes, and hype. Service was a bit slower than other places we've been to, especially with how busy this place gets, but overall, we enjoyed our dining experience here. Items ordered: -Calamari (not on the menu) 3.5/5 , we got this recommendation from a neighboring table as nothing sounded good on the starters menu. Was good, not fishy, and nothing special -Seafood spaghetti, 4/5. I noticed a lot of food in Positano was on the saltier side. Not sure if this was due to my normally bland tastebuds or the natural salt from seafood. Personal preference aside, we really enjoyed the simplicity and freshness of a seafood pasta with tomatoes. Large portions and lots of seafood! Overall, easy spot to get a reservation to and good food. I can see why this place has so much attention and hype. read more

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Risotto was in a bath of oil, terrible... Pasta a la vogonle was plain pasta with clam, no taste,blend. The owner should not sit in front looking at the customers but looking at who is cooking in his kitchen. Terrible experience Tourist trap... read more

Actually had good pasta, but very obviously a tourist trap. Just look at the prices they offered in the picture attached to this review read more

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Overall bad experience. Fiancé and I both got chicken scaloppine marsala/lemon and they both were inedible. We really will never complain about a meal, but my fiancé worked up the courage and told our waiter. He was kind about it and said he took it off the bill for us without us asking. When we went to pay it was still on there and we just wanted to get out so bit the bullet... 104 euros later and we left hungry and disappointed. read more

We came because of the influence from social media and other recommendations. However, the food here was really just OK. My husband got the spaghetti and meatballs, which he found be a little bland, and I got the "pasta of the day" which was pasta puttanesca . I did enjoy it but it was nothing special. They have free WiFi which is always appreciated but I needed to ask for the password. I would recommend a reservation. read more

Chez Black - Pasta puttanesca - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Chez Black was my favorite eating experience while in Positano. My wife and I liked it so much we actually ended up going twice. Both times we were there, the staff were so nice and friendly, especially with helping out with our two year old son. They do have high chairs for any families considering. In our two meals we had the pizza, ravioli, and gnocchi. Everything was absolutely incredible. Super flavorful and fresh. Highly recommend! read more

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Chez Black is one of my favorite spots in Positano! Perfectly located right across the beach, with great food, a lively atmosphere, and the best people-watching. We ordered grilled fresh shrimps , bocconcini mozzarella di bufala & grilled octopus , everything was excellent and you can really taste the sea !!! A must-visit every time I'm in town and don't forget to tell them Flavia sent you! read more

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Scenery was nice. Food was very bland & cold. Bread, veggies, and pasta came out cold. Pizza was soggy. Service was very slow.

Good food and drinks at an iconic location. What's not to love. Came for a spritz and stayed for the people watching! read more

Chez Black - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Our last night and we wanted to be in with the crowd. It was busy, but we were seated pretty quickly. However, placing a order was another story. It felt like we were being skipped over, but I'm sure they were just busy. The ambiance is nice as it is facing the ocean, but at night you cannot see too much. Just people watch and enjoy the hustle and bustle. The interior was full of photos with famous people and people that I don't recognize. We chose a good place I suppose. Our food came out pretty quickly. I had the clam linguine while my friend had the eggplant lasagna. Perfect dinner to end our trip, no complaints here. Prices weren't too bad, but if you think it's expensive, you're most likely paying for the views/location. We didn't mind it at all. They do have a lot of desserts to choose from, but we opt to get ice cream near our hotel. read more

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I must say the location was great and it's a very romantic setting. However I was not too impressed with the food. I had high hopes for the octopus but it was very chewy ... worst part is they didn't even provide a sharp knife. I had to use a butter knife to cut it which felt like a work out. By the time I finished they gave me a sharp knife... oh well! Otherwise the gnocchi was great! Spaghetti and pesto... terrible. Definitely much better options close by if you're looking for some better quality food. read more

Love the location / ambiance of this place! It's right by the water and has the cutest interior. The staff are super nice and friendly. The cocktails were good and we loved the heart shaped pizza. Definitely recommend! read more

Chez Black - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Of all the places we dined at while touring across Italy, this was by far the worst food we had anywhere in the country. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is gorgeous, but the food is exceptionally terrible. - I ordered the veal scaloppine in light lemon sauce. It had the taste and texture of a rubber dog chew. Completely rancid in flavor and so over cooked I could barely cut it with my knife, let alone chew it. I had to send it back and didn't bother having them remake it. - My wife's spaghetti and meatballs was so bad that it makes IKEA's food court meatballs look good. - Limoncello like paint thinner. The best part was leaving so we could go get dinner at a different restaurant. Again, of all the places we dined at in Italy, this one stood out by far because how bad the food was. It's literally is seared into my memory. Just don't. read more

The ambience was nice, but incredibly touristic. I enjoyed the dish I got. The prices were definitely high for the quality of the food. The arugula and tomato salad was refreshing, but I wouldn't eat here again. The service was great. I wouldn't suggest this for anyone looking for a quick eat on a larger budget. Otherwise, it is very expensive. read more

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Came here because it was highly rated and had nice beachfront views. We were able to be seated without a reservation. The salad came without dressing and was underwhelming. The service was very slow although they were pretty busy. It took nearly two hours for us to eat and pay. The pizza was pretty good but the wait for service was too long. read more

Chez Black - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Heart shaped pizza!! Even though it was not the best pizza i've ever had, the heart shape made all the difference. Located right on the water, this place is a great stop for lunch. Outside of the beautiful heart shaped pizza, the mussels were pretty good. They were okay in size but tasted yummy! read more

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Came here with no reservation which was nice being that most restaurants in Positano require one. It has an amazing view and amazing service but the food was very mediocre. read more

Had lunch during an afternoon trip. Very crowded but a really nice spot to eat and people watch. I had Pasta Carbonara, which was the daily special and it was on of the best Carbonara dishes on our entire trip to Italy. Tomatoes and mozzarella was delicious. read more

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This was one of our best meals in Italy period. Sure it may not be your average posh restaurant, however it's serene views of the beach are sure to make up for it. It also doesn't hurt that it's close by the boats which can take you off the coast. Unsurprisingly, the venue was packed when we first arrived, however we waited less than 20 minutes to be seated. As soon as you come in you see piles of freshly caught seafood on display in the back portion of the restaurant. We ordered the margarita pizza, which was crispy and to die for (5/5). We also ordered one of their seafood platters. Everything was delicious and bursting with flavors and dare I say a 6/5. The next time that I come back to Italy, this place will definitely be on my list. read more

Chez Black - Grilled octopus with potato purée - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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Very good for a tourist restaurant I'm recommend The fish is fresh , the restaurant is beautiful , the staff is very organized read more

You're definitely paying for the ambience of being in a tourist trap. I feel the prices are to be expected when visiting Positano. You're right there by the water. The food was good, but definitely not worth the overall price that you're paying it was just based off of quality of food. Everything was freshly made. Nothing beats homemade pasta. The staff was very nice and helpful. read more

Ah, the Amalfi Coast -- Enter this once-glorious, now-glorified cafeteria, coasting on a 75-year-old reputation and the Instagram dreams of unsuspecting tourists. I made the mistake of ordering a green salad. For €8, I was presented with what can only be described as an elegant bowl of shredded disappointment -- iceberg lettuce. Just iceberg lettuce. No tomato, no cucumber, no dressing. Not even a rogue crouton. It looked like something salvaged from the back of a Furr's Cafeteria in 1996, minus the charm and the neon Jell-O. The rest of the menu reads like a love letter to mediocrity, with pasta dishes that taste like they were prepped by someone who heard of garlic once and seafood so uninspired it could only have been grilled with resentment. Yes, the view is stunning -- which is probably how they get away with charging double for half the effort. But don't be fooled by the linen tablecloths and the old photos of celebrities on the wall. This place is less "classic Amalfi elegance" and more "cruise ship buffet in disguise." read more

By far one of the best meals i've ever had. The freshest seafood with incredible flavor. Fresh, homemade pasta. The lemon pasta was the special for that day. The ambiance is amazing right by the beach and the cutest restaurant with a lot of blue accents. Great drinks and dessert selections and really friendly and accommodating service. This restaurant is a must when in Positano! read more

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Maybe because it was a later dinner reservation but this is your typical tourist trap restaurant with not very friendly staff. We couldn't flag anyone down for over 20-25min to order drinks and food and we were smashed between 2 large parties. All waitstaff were quite cold, even when we were talking to them in Italian. Food was interesting but not amazing. Food prices are pricier than normal, but that's to be expected along the beach in a tourist village town. Great to be near the water but a lot of it you can't really enjoy due to the crowds. read more

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We decided to have lunch there because it was fully reserved for dinner. The restaurant is beautiful, but honestly nothing stood out. I didn't get the hype. read more

Chez Black - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

The best of the waterfront restaurants in Positano. We stayed in the town for a week so got to try most of the popular spots and while Positano definitely isn't Rome when it comes to quality Italian food there are some nice spots. Chez Black has consistently good food and a good atmosphere. We tried their pasta, gnocchi, pizzas and soup and all were good. read more

Our meal here was absolutely delicious. Just fantastic. My mom loved her seafood spaghetti so much that she stuffed herself fuller than any other place the entire trip. I had the lobster, which was perfectly prepared. Probably some of the best lobster I have ever had (and I have eaten lobster up and down Maine's coast). Our server was kind and quick, ensuring we got back to our boat on time. We sat right next to the kitchen and the chefs interacted with us. Everyone was so nice. Also, the bathroom was fantastic. I would love to come back here one day. read more