Would have barely scratched 3 stars if not for the absolutely horrible service. For dinner of two the waiter walked by, dropped off two wine menu's and a single dinner menu, then walked away barely acknowledging our existence. The next time he came back 15 minutes later, only took my wife's order, walked to the railing near tre sorelle (restaurant next door) and talked to someone (who I assume was his friend) for a couple of minutes and then walked away from our table towards the kitchen. 5 minutes later I flagged him down to see if I could put in my order since he abruptly left the first time. As he started walking back he looked inconvenienced and then confused when I asked if I could place an order. As for the food, it was decent, but definitely not worth the extraordinarily high prices they were charging. We visited multiple expensive restaurants in the area for reference. Tuna seemed to be canned, or even just poorly prepared on the capricciosa salad. A small plate of Pesto was 18 dollars and 2 sausages on a plate came out to 18 dollars. They were overcooked, but didn't taste too bad. After receiving our food, the waiter never checked on us once. In fact, he never visited our table the rest of the night and eventually flagged down another server 20 minutes later to pay our bill. It really does seem like a "tourist trap". Wish I would have went with plenty of other restaurants in the area instead read more

Took a ride to Positano in December and luckily this gem was open. We had the best meal. I had the spaghetti with clams and mussels. It was excellent. We also had the gnocchi, veal with lemon sauce, and eggplant pasta. All were delicious. read more

If your looking for the quintessential restaurant that has past its prime, look no further. It's with great disappointment that I write this review. Sure, you will be enamored with the history of Chez Black, celebrity pictures on the wall, nostalgia of an old era, but it's no longer the restaurant it once was. From the moment you present, to the sprint you make to leave the restaurant, you will be left disappointed. The two male hosts (one who is in several of the pictures hanging above your table) view patrons like meat hanging in a butcher shop. It's rare to see such a display of over the top machismo. There is a pecking order to which table you will be given, flirtatious, voluptuous women seated to the front of the restaurant, and those average appearing to the back. It's comical that these two do not recognize that those with new money have little care about clothing labels and appearance, and seek an experience above all. Waiters do little to greet you and want to hurriedly get your order. Most fine establishments will help guide your through a menu, wine list or even local specialties. Not at Chez Black, they made it obvious that you should feel fortunate to be in their presence. After an hour of placing our order, we were served a meal that is on par with any number of restaurants found in the region, but only to be left with a bill that doubles their counterparts. The disappointment was overwhelming. Unfortunately, it seemed to be a common experience seen with other patrons. Be warned, this is not the place that some grand reviews suggest. You will likely have better luck at a small family trattoria where the emphasis is on quality food served with pride and friendship, and you certainly won't need lip filler and breast augmentation to flag a waiter down. Dear Chez Black, We hope you can take an honest assessment of what many online reviewers are experiencing at your restaurant. In a world full of over-hyped, under delivering establishments you have become common place. Consider becoming great again. read more

You might feel as if Chez Black is "touristy," but it is worth it! Our party of 5 went for dinner and we all LOVED our meals and wine. The wine list they have is amazing. Make sure you make reservations because they are almost always completely booked up and it ensures you get a closer view of the water. Their restaurant isn't on a balcony and there is the main walkway between the restaurant and the beach but you still get a beautiful view. I had the Monday Special which was delicious and I also had Veal Scaloppini which was amazing!! My mouth is watering thinking about how delicious the meal was. The price was reasonable for the area/atmosphere/popularity. read more

Chez Black - My delicious "Monday Special." - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Absolutely nothing bad to say. For a restaurant in such a crowded location with so many tourists, I was not expecting top-quality food, but that is just what Chez Black provided. First of all, the bread was good, which is a rarity at Italian restaurants (usually it's cold and hard). My balsamic vinegar veal was delicious, as was my dad's sea bass. The service was very quick, the employees were so friendly, and the atmosphere/view was beautiful. Highly recommended. read more

Chez Black - Sea bass. Some if the best I've had - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

The service was perfecto and so was all the delicious seafood. They have a wonder view of the beach. We loved it so much we went twice on our two day stay in Positano. read more

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My husband and I ate here twice during our stay in Positano, and had two very different experiences. The first time, we had excellent service and a wonderful meal. The second time was marked by poor service and slightly poorer quality food. The restaurant is a little overpriced, and I would agree that the restaurant seeks to heavily appeal to tourists. But the location does offer a beautiful view and great people-watching opportunities. During the busy season, you'll also likely experience an increased ambiance with music from local musicians around 7pm. Overall, we were disappointed with the inconsistencies, but would probably go back again. read more

Great spot right on the water. The ambience was great, as was all the staff. The seafood and the vegetables tasted very fresh and everything was cooked to perfection. To top off the experience, they had a 'restaurant dog' who was just the cutest and friendliest thing around! read more

Chez Black - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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This place was mesmerizing, sits on the black sand beaches of the Mediterranean Sea the uni pasta was to die for you could taste the wonderful flavor of the pasta while having the fresh after taste of the sea! The langostinos and muscles tasted as if the just fished them out lightly seasoned to perfection! The service was TOP notch ! The owner of Chez Black (pictured) can be found there and talked to everyday and very hospitable!! I love it and would recommend to everyone !! Oh I almost forgot the wine read more

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Seated right along the walkway, with a beautiful view of the sea. Food was above average and service was fair. Menu was full of choices! read more

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We were hesitant at first, thought it might be a tourist trap because of the location but the food is excellent. I had the fresh shrimp and mussel soup. It was incredibly fresh and the owner John Franco is really nice. read more

My husband and I were in Positano for our honeymoon and we walk past Chez Black every day since it is right in the main area where the beaches and boats are. We had heard this was a more casual place to come and it is good for their pizza. We did just that. We each ordered our own pies and we had beef tartare as an appetizer to start it off. It was nothing special. I wouldn't say this is a MUST go to place when you are in Positano, but it was good. read more

There is no place like Chez Black. Service, food, drinks, location and design all surpass expectations. Management is family orientated and attentive. The perfect combination of glamor and tradition, you will but want to go anywhere else when in Positano (...or Italy for that matter). read more

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First off, if you stumble upon this review and are debating on whether or not to travel to Positano, it's a no brainer. GO. It is a hidden gem along the Amalfi Coast of Italy, and is just the most picture perfect amazing town along the waterfront. If your in Sorrento, you can rent speed boats, drive yourself out to Capri and do a circle around the island, swim, and than blast on down to Positano for lunch. Arriving to Positano by boat is highly recommended because of the view, however, arriving by car is spectacular because the drive along the cliff is amazing. Now for the restaurant. First off, the owners are sweet. English isn't all that great but we had the opportunity of having the owners at the table a few times. The staff was phenomenal, and we have been back to this restaurant quite a few times. I remember going here for my birthday with a group of friends and it had to be the best birthday at a restaurant ever. The food is insanely good, the Pizza will knock you out, (Recommend the pizza as an appetizer or a side to share) the pasta dishes are so delicious. If i am not mistaken the pasta is made fresh. If you have a little more money to spend, the specials are always at the top of the top. I have had the mediterranean lobster on a bed of pappardelle, and it was amazing. I would say it was right for the price too. I don't find this restaurant to be expensive at all. Its fairly priced for the location and I would say its underpriced considering how amazing the food is. I do recommend making a reservation if you want a table closer to the front of the restaurant so you can people watch. Don't be surprised if you spot a few famous people, as this restaurant is popular among the stars. All in all, if your looking for a spectacular restaurant to dine at, casual, romantic, or fancy, this is the spot. From the food to the wine to the staff to the atmosphere, this restaurant definitely deserves five stars. read more

One of the best places we ate at in Positano. Great ambiance, friendly staff, and excellent wine. They even gave us a free drink voucher for ravr bar read more

Location is prime but food is not. Our group had four different types of dishes and we were all pretty bummed about the quality. Very pricy too. Should have listened to the yelp rating!!! read more

Ate here on a short trip to Positano for dinner. We had the octopus carpaccio which was amazing in a buttery soft slightly lemon sauce. Next came the grilled vegetables which were pretty lame for $13 (few slices of zucchini, pumpkin and eggplant) but I did find it interesting that they put pumpkin on the plate which was pretty good. For entrees I had the blacks cuddle fish ink spaghetti and my mom had the spaghetti and meatball. The cuddle fish pasta was really interesting and delicious if you are an exotic eater. But make sure you wipe your mouth between bites or you'll have a nice shade of black lipstick. The meatball on my moms plate was HUGE and really delicious. Red sauce was basic and great too. Overall I reccomend this restaurant if you enjoy seafood. read more

Chez Black - Cuddle fish ink pasta - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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Excellent food with a beautiful seafront location along the Amalfi Coast. We had the sea bass and Italian sausages, along with bruschetta, almond cake and a lemon profiterole. The food was fresh and flavorful and the staff was so friendly and nice. Even the bathrooms downstairs were pretty. A great restaurant in a fantastic location. Shouldn't be missed. read more

So many beautiful spots in town, but I was disappointed by this one. A big part of that was the feeling that our order was intentionally misunderstood so as to give us the fish that was three times as much as the one I ordered. And our server spoke fairly good English, so I do not think it was a communication barrier. The fish was OK, but nothing special. We started with the burrata and tomatoes, which was quite good. They forgot our wine and our sides were average. read more

The food was great. Highly recommend getting the fried anchovies to start. The oysters were good, not great, no sure worth €5 each. 4 of us ordered at least 6 entrees as we needed to sample everything. We got the block cuddle fish squid ink pasta and it was excellent. Also recommend the sea food platter to start. The red prawns were ok as well not worth ordering. We didn't eat until 10:00 but they were already out of several of the seafood dishes We were not as impressed with the desert selection, but overall still worth a 4.5 star review. The ambience we great as was the service. I would go back. read more

Awesome restaurant with a superb view! Chez Black is a staple dinning establishment that has graced the Amalfi Coastal region since 1949. Situated right on the beach with a spectacular view of the ocean Chez Black offers very traditional Italian cuisine. I had a margherita pizza while nothing spectacular (what else could plain cheese pizza be?) it was very good. I also ordered the clam medley and the house speciality, spaghetti both were very good. After finishing dinner the dessert cart comes out and you can choose from a variety of scrumptious desserts. The service was excellent and I definitely recommend this place to anyone thatwould be in the area. read more

Worst, rudest service you'll find in all of Positano. Short and curt is the best you can hope for.

Nice restaurant on the beach. Pricey but then can be seeing they are on the beach and during the off season there isn't much to choose from. Food was pretty good. We enjoyed the eggplant pasta with mozzarella and the speghetti with clams. Good service. read more

Chez Black - Pasta with eggplant and mozzarella , spaghetti with clams, and mixed salad - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Uni pasta was delicious. The presentation is amazing and the service here is impeccable!

Maybe the most scenic place I have ever eaten. I stayed in Positano for a few days during my honeymoon (by the way, if you ever get the chance, go to Positano. It is incredible). My grandparents recommend Chez Black so of course I had to go. It is situated right on the beach overlooking the Mediterranean. So you get that incredible view along with the brightly colored buildings clinging to the steep cliff that is Positano. I had an excellent pasta dish with mussels and beans. It was along the lines of a pasta e fagioli, very hearty but still a bit light somehow. The staff was great too, very friendly and helpful. This was a great stop and a place I will certainly go to again if/when I get back. read more

After trying to decide between multiple beachfront spots, we settled on Chez Black, mostly thanks to the nautical decor and sprawling menu. We started with a bottle of local white wine, which was reasonable and quite good for about 18 euro. We tried the burrata as a starter and hands down, it was the best burrata I've ever tasted. Rich, creamy, a perfect consistency and supported by fresh tomatoes and basil. Definitely the highlight of the meal for me. Entrees - we ordered the tuna pizza and the grilled calamari. The calamari was prepared very simply - just olive oil, lemon, parsley and grilled perfectly. It was slightly chewier than some of the other calamari I've had, and considering we were within feet of the ocean, I was sort of surprised. The pizza was disappointing - definitely canned tuna, probably canned olives. The capers helped. The service was fine - typical for a very touristy area, even though it wasn't terribly busy when we sat. Heard a lot of people making dinner reservations, so perhaps that's when it really gets cooking! For being in such a touristy area, though, not sure it can be beat out by any of the others. read more

Central location on the beach and well priced cocktails and wine. Pizza was a bit of a let down. They use canned mushrooms and I'm just not down with that. I tried to convince myself that they were some fancy Italian brand canned mushrooms, which was fun, but didn't change their flavor. Try the seafood sauté. read more

Food was average, although service was exceptionally good... On the sea front in Positano and catering for tourists, mostly American, so food is not authentic Italian unfortunately... Overall great location with good service but if you are looking for an authentic Italian experience you are better off going to Da Bruno... read more

We couldn't be more pleased with this place. The food is amazing, the staff are so attentive, and the ambiance is better than any other restaurant in Positano. To add to their helpful nature--we had an incident where a fellow diner stole our bag with laptop in it. We came back the next day to see if it had been turned in and it hadn't, but the owner took us upstairs and spent 1.5 hours with us looking at camera footage. We saw the whole thing happen on camera. He provided us with all necessary steps to ensure we could report it appropriately to the police and gave us complimentary glasses of prosecco while we mapped out our next steps. Highly recommend this place!!! Wonderful people and food!! read more

Great vibes and location. Tons of celebs have chosen Chez black as their go to destination in positano and you can see their pictures on the wall. We had the ravioli caprese and gnocchi, for antipasti we did the burrata salad and tortellini soup. Everything was delicious and it was a great atmosphere with prompt and fun service. read more

Chez Black - Gnocchi and ravioli - to die for - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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After an amazing day tour of Pompeii and Amalfi Coast, my tour guide brought us here to this scenic restaurant right on the beach. We ordered a mixed salad (mediocre) and the neopolitan lasagna. So cheesy, perfect amount of beef, and the sauce was so flavorful! Didn't leave me feeling overly satiated or guilty for eating all those carbs! Ordered the Margarita pizza to go -- crust was too thin IMO. Service was great! Nice family owned restaurant who made sure I had everything I needed. read more

Great location in Positano. Try and get reservations early if you want a good table for dinner. The first row that is closest to the beach books up quickly. Good food and drinks! read more

I should have known better. The reviews are all fake by "local guides" or paid writers. When I saw "Chez Black 1949" on the back of every chair and that all the servers were wearing rediculous sailor outfits, I already had an uneasy feeling. The location IS good, for the Disneyland that is now Positano, but that was the only redeeming feature. The food was uneatable. The "buffalo mozzarella" consisted of two large hard balls of rubber. The pasta over-cooked and tasteless. The service unfortunate. You'll get better food at a highway rest stop. Avoid. read more

Chez Black - Over-cooked, stuck together and tasteless pasta. - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Omg, this place was good AF! I have to say I've been disappointed with pasta and food in general in Italy till I got to the south and into The Chez (Republic) Black. Every single bite and even veggies were spectacular. The sauces and and cheese they all just made sense. Expensive but bad ass for your taste buds. Def go here if you're in Positano! read more

Great location and good food overall! Literally right in front of the beach and the place has a nice overall vibe. The waiters seems to really enjoy working here. We stopped for lunch and had a margerita pizza and vegetable soup. read more

Chez Black - Margerita pizza - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

We got a tip from our hotel. We must have gone on a "off day". We caprice salad and the Mediterranean pasta with lobster. The lobster had small portions. The taste was not very impressive. We had much better food at the hotel where we were staying at Eden Rock Hotel.... read more

great location right on the beach but very average food. Margherita pizza with bufalo mozzarella was tasty but I have had better and expected better, especially for Italy. Pizza was very hard to cut. The wine was also ok. Great service, clean bathroom, strong WiFi. read more

Chez Black - Margherita pizza - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

This is the place you think of when imagining dining in Positano. Outfitted in mint director's chairs and gold chandeliers with direct views of the ocean, the place is gorgeous. I also enjoyed that they lend some pomp and circumstance to the dining occasion. The sea urchin pasta is presented beautifully, and I kind of loved the bibs you could buy for lobster. I had the grilled calamari, which was a respite from the heavy foods I'd been eating in Rome. It was prepared very simply with olive oil and lemon. It was a touch rubbery, but still very tasty. My husband had the ravioli, which was a perfectly simple dish. While this place is probably a bit touristy, I enjoyed it very much and think others would as well. read more

Everything was phenomenal! Someone recommended this restaurant to us for the black ink pasta but they serve it with cuttlefish only so we ended up getting the lobster homemade pasta instead. And it's probably one of the best pasta dish I've ever had. Plus it comes with lobster! We also got the Neapolitan lasagna. Amazeballs! Also got some oysters and grilled prawns. Everything was delicious! We love positano and would definitely come back here! We also tried Le Tre Sorelle next door which was not as good. The service sucked. So if you're debating between the two, definitely go for Chez Black! read more

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Beautiful location along the Amalfi Coast in Positano, just a few steps from the sand. It's a relaxed atmosphere and the food is fantastic. Everywhere we went we asked for local wine and it did not disappoint. The Italians make great suggestions that pair beautifully with their meals. This is a fantastic place to enjoy a lovely afternoon down by the water. It is a bit of a walk to get down to and a hike back up - just in case that is an issue for you - but it's worth it. read more