25 per person for non-first row umbrellas. Has attached restaurant or beach club. Lots of other beach clubs/umbrella restaurant. Had a nice shuttle service that would take back to the main positano beach ( a blessing because it is a HIKE to get here from positano beach. ). Got the sword fish and gnocchi. Didn't enjoy swordfish but never had it before so must've been just my taste pallette Leonardo and rest of staff really nice. Came with WiFi but a little spotty. read more

See all

We spent two days at this beach club. It is a great way to spend a day in Positano. Slightly off the beaten track. You can walk down steep steps from the hotels at the high points of positano or walk across the walk way from the main port of positano. You can also take a boat the goes back and forth from the port to the beach club, which is easiest and fun and often has a cute dog on board to play ball with for the short ride. We had lunch here both days. Both were very good and reasonably priced. We had the broiled fish and veggies, Spaghetti alla Nerano (Zucchini pasta), and drinks on day 1. Salad, french fries, and Gnocchi and drinks on Day 2. The service is fast and friendly at the restaurant and at your lounge chair. The water is beautiful. We went in mid september and it was perfect. If you have swim shoes BRING THEM. The beach has lots of rocks which make getting in and out more difficult without protective shoes. But it's not terrible. You'll just be happier if you have them Overall this place is great and highly recommended. read more

See all

Great beach club! The food is pricey but so is everything in the area. The staff was very attentive and quick. Access to the beach requires lots of stairs so you'll need to be mentally, emotionally and physically prepared We were able to book online a few days ahead. Seats were still available same day but it was off season and a week day. read more

See all

Beach bar in Positano off the beaten path. About a 15 min walking journey up and down stairs across Positano from where the ferries drop you off. Very casual. Walked in without any type of reservation for two. Two seating options: deck seating for a traditional dining experience or beach lounge chair where you can order food/drink out to. Ordered a variety of spritzes which were reasonably priced for a touristy area. About $8. Very refreshing and tasting. Also ordered a few different dishes like prosciutto with cantaloupe, seafood pasta, and more seafood. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and the pasta was perfectly cooked. Was also my first time having prosciutto with cantaloupe which was a fantastic combo. Da Ferdinando makes for a nice lunch that's away from where a majority of the tourists eat/drink so if you're looking for beachy vibes, less crowds, and great food and are willing to walk a bit, I would recommend. read more

Da Ferdinando - Beach Bars Near Me - Fornillo Spiaggia, SA

I challenge you to find a better casual beach side vibe combined with excellent fare in the ENTIRE Mediterranean! Loved the mix of 18-60 year old "beach boy" servers and the great view and environment on the less crowded Fornillo Beach in Positano. Was so happy when the chef agreed to prepare the regional favorite Spaghetti alla Nerano that several vlogs I had viewed said they featured but wasn't on their seasonal menu (July). The dish did not disappoint and was the best version we tried during several days all over the Amalfi Coast. read more

See all

This is the best beach in Positano. The music playing the best service. Amazing food and craft cocktails!! The beach clubs near by don't have the same level of service and no music. This is the best spot to book. read more

See all

Our favorite meal in Positano so far. My husband and I split the Insalata mixta (loved the green olives on it) and the fried calamari, and asked them to add shrimp and sardines - they were delicious, too, especially the mild sardines! We enjoyed a Hugo spritz to start, then a glass of their house white wine with lunch, which was really good, and just €4. My daughter was very happy with her swordfish, too. Breathtaking setting - right on Fornillo beach, and so much more relaxing and less crowded than the main beach. Sat overlooking the blue ocean, blue skies, and palapas. Great music playing, too. They have a "beach club" too, so I rented a chair and umbrella for €30. (Front row was €40, but everything was sold out, except back row, by noon on this sunny Saturday). You can order drinks and food from their servers on the beach, too. Pretty civilized. Altogether, an incredible experience. read more

See all

A very cute beach club/restaurant on the smaller Fornillo beach adjacent to Spaggio Grande. You can actually take a small complimentary boat from the main beach in Positano to Fornillo Beach, but it's also a nice 10/15min walk from beach to beach. It's definitely a quieter and seemingly more private beach! We got chairs in the first row for 30€ per person. They have a menu where you can order cocktails or bottles (we got aperol spritzs and Prosecco). You can also order food to eat at your chair. We made lunch reservations at 12pm, and we had spaghetti nerano, prawns, and red shrimp carpaccio. Everyone who worked there was lovely and attentive. Make sure to call ahead for a chair/lunch reservation! read more

See all

Fornillo Beach, where Da Ferdinando is located, is a short 15-minute walk from the Poistano port. 15 minutes and a world away, atmospherically, from the crowds of Americans sitting shoulder to shoulder on Positano's main beach. Fornillo appealed to the side of me that prefers a quieter atmosphere. Lining the shore of Fornillo Beach are a string of beach clubs followed by a small public beach at the end. For those not familiar with beach clubs here's what's on offer: * a chaise lounge with beach umbrella; * food and drink served at that chaise lounge; * use of things like rafts, SUPs, and kayaks; and * restrooms and changing rooms. Day one I identified Da Ferdinando as the best of the lot, after looking at the menus, atmosphere, and reviews of all of the other beach clubs and stopping here for a drink. Days 2 and 3 I returned to De Ferdinando's to reserve a chaise lounge and spent the day being spoiled by their staff with food and cocktails far better than that I had almost anyplace else in Poistano. Near the end of my stay I ran into a couple I'd met on Day 1; they had tried another beach club only to conclude that Da Ferdinando's was indeed the best. Prices may change as the summer goes on, but in May a chaise lounge with umbrella, closest to the water, was about $20USD for the day. One or two rows back (that's about as far as the rows go) or later in the day the price drops significantly. Including a delicious lunch and a cocktail or two I never exceeded $50USD for the entire day. Though the walk to Da Ferdinando is short it's not flat so it's worth knowing that Da Ferdinando offers motor boat service, free of charge, to and from the Positano port. It's a nice way to get out on the water without being in the water and to keep from sweating through your clothes in Italy's summer heat. Da Ferdinando was splendid. Were I returning to Positano I've little doubt it's where I'd again spend almost every day. read more

See all

Our visit to this restaurant was a very pleasant one. It was recommended to us by another tourist and I will recommend the future tourist to go here. Few minutes away from the crowded Positano beach you will find Fornillo Beach. They offer beach chairs and umbrellas so you can lounge here all day swimming , drinking cold beer and eating delicious food. We took the free boat to here but later I found out that you can walk there through town. But walking in Positano is very challenging so just take the boat. The customer service is wonderful, the prices are very reasonable and the views are breathtaking. Perfect place to swim and avoid crowds. read more

See all

Excellent lunch! Simple, fresh, and great view of Fornillo beach. I felt welcomed and appreciated even though Positano is heavily visited by turista. read more

Absolutely fantastic... saw this in a tik tok by a Positano influencer CHRISTIE https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR7u4kjW/. As advertised a wonderful and friendly beach front restaurant with a more secluded beach -15 min walking distance or boat taxi with excellent food and drinks that also sells beach chairs. read more

Da Ferdinando - Snapper - whole fish - Beach Bars Near Me - Fornillo Spiaggia, SA

The food at da Ferdinando was excellent. The pasta was creamy and flavorful and the lemon sorbet was very refreshing. They also served a fresh basket of bread. Everything was great including the service. read more

Da Ferdinando - Lemon sorbet - Beach Bars Near Me - Fornillo Spiaggia, SA

See all

Great place for checking out the beach in Positano! This is located on the smaller beach in town, so it's nice not being in the middle of all the commercial stuff. Also, even though it's only a short walk away, rental prices are more affordable than at the big beach. Along with a chair rental on the beach, you get WiFi and free access to the shuttle back to the main beach where the water taxi docks. Also, while on the beach chair, you can order drinks from the menu that they'll bring right to your chair. We ordered two drinks when we were there, and both were really good. One was the house white wine, and the other was a drink with some ginger flavor that was really tasty. I'd come back here in a heartbeat on a future trip! read more

Da Ferdinando - Trifecta of tasty drinks! - Beach Bars Near Me - Fornillo Spiaggia, SA

See all

Great views, good food and nice service. I had a caprese sandwich that was very nice, as they all are in Positano. My gf had a banana, strawberry smoothie. The views of the beach are great. The staff are super fast and friendly service. They do not bother you. There is also free wifi. While you eat there you can jump in the ocean for a quick dip. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Your typical beach bar along Fornillo Beach. Pros: - fast service. We got seated immediately and got our food pretty quickly, which was key after finishing the Path of the Gods and needing a break. - good views for Fornillo Beach, a rocky beach immediately next to Positano - decently affordable - cocktails were 8 euro - free WiFi - pizza was tasty! read more

See all

I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food at this beach side restaurant. Actually I was amazed at the food. I only gave them three stars because the service is really bad. The wait staff acts like your a nuisance. I had to constantly signal them with hand gestures to get service or request the bill. The view is a 10 and the restaurant is so convenient when you are at the beach. This beach and restaurant are a much better deal than the main beach in Positano. read more

We didn't eat here, this review is mainly about the awesome customer service that was provided to us. We came to Da Ferdinando inquiring about a water taxi ride to Praiano. They normally don't go to Praiano but the bar attendant asked the captain (Guido) if he would be willing to make an exception (it seems business had been a bit slow for a few days so why not make an extra buck?). The captain agreed, quoted us a fair price and we set a time for later that afternoon. We proceeded to walk around, enjoyed the water and lounged on the pebbled Fornillo beach before returning to the restaurant for our ride. We actually came back a bit earlier than the time we had agreed upon (we tend to be sticklers when it comes to punctuality...can't help it!) and had to wait for our captain who was completing another ride. The owner, in a effort to make it up to us and apologize for the 'delay' (which really wasn't at all since we were early) offered my husband and I each a complimentary glass of prosecco. It was such a kind and nice gesture, and surely he didn't have to do that, but it was definitely much appreciated. The prosecco by the way was absolutely delicious! I didn't have high expectations for good wine being served at a beach side restaurant, but I guess this is Italy, they're all about good quality products no matter where they are. Our captain Guido was also awesome, super friendly and so nice. He got us to Praiano safe and sound, and was quite the fun character to chat with. read more

Food was awesome. The walk from the marina is a challenge so take a quick water taxi instead. But worth the walk for a great meal.

Great beach club away from the main beaches. Much quieter and more relaxing. Great food and drinks. About a 5-7 min walk from the ferry or they also have a water shuttle. Would definitely go back next time we visit Positano. read more

Amazing amazing amazing. Best dinner of our trip - the pesto spaghetti was to die for. I forget the official name

We LOVED this place on the beach! We were spending the day at Fornillo Beach and as we were walking along the beach, saw several restaurants to sit in front of. As we were passing Ferdinandos an older man waved and said hello to us, so we chose this spot. I set up shop on the beach for a bit and while my fiancee worked at one of the tables for a bit and I went up and we had drinks and lunch. The fried anchovies were wonderful as was the mozzarella on lemon leaves. He had beer, I had wine.....and at the end of the day after we swam and layed in the sun, we went to pay our tab and received two complimentary limonchellos. How nice! The free wifi was great as well as the chairs costing a fraction of what we paid at the big beach. read more

Great service, many of the staff spoke English, and we loved that they brought our meals and drinks right to our beach chairs. We paid $7/person to rent the chairs for the whole day. Drinks and meals were reasonably priced for the Amalfi area, and delicious! I had the tuna pasta salad, which was cold and refreshing for the day, and my husband had the lasagna, which he thought was pretty standard. Great place to spend the day! read more

See all

Great value beach bar that is very laid back. We had 2 excellent paninis and beers. Bill came out to 20 euro which included the tip. Great view of the beach as well. read more

Da Ferdinando - Beach Bars Near Me - Fornillo Spiaggia, SA

See all

Great location on Fornolio beach, away from the crowded hustle and bustle of the main beach. The people who work here are super friendly and accommodating. We ordered a few drinks from the bar that you could bring to the beach, as well as caprese and a panini that they brought down to us with a little table. The chairs are 8 euro each, slightly cheaper than the place next door. There's also WiFi that comes with that, which was great because our hotel's WiFi broke and we had to check into our flight! read more

Perfect location, decent food, affordable pricing in a super expensive destination.. we got lucky to try it out as our first stop for food and drinks! And yes friendly and helpful staff :) read more

Really cool spot right off the beach in Positano by Spiaggia di Fornillo. The place is kind of off the beaten path so if you're into the center of town be prepared to walk. Straightforward menu consisting of salads, pizza, seafood and paninis. Great beer selection too. Definitely worth a stop for lunch if your staying in or around Positano. read more

Da Ferdinando - Beach Bars Near Me - Fornillo Spiaggia, SA

Ferdinando's is set directly of La Fornillo beach (the quieter beach in Positano and accessible by a free boat, or a quick walk around the inlet from the right side of the main beach in Positano). At Fornillo beach you'll be instantly relaxed and Ferdinando's will help even more. They offer beach chairs with umbrellas to relax during the day (8€ pp), yummy (and well priced) lunch options (5€ for a sandwich), bathroom, changing facilities, and free wifi. You can lounge here all day and have everything you need. The staff were very friendly and spoke strong English. Everything we tried from pizza to sandwiches was delicious (we went back twice in our short stay). Hope we get the chance to go back again. read more

The best place in Positano!! Beautiful beach, fantastic staff and lovely Chica(dog)! Very good food, tipico Italian food!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!!!!! read more

Da Ferdinando - Beach Bars Near Me - Fornillo Spiaggia, SA

I would give it 3.5 stars if that was an option. Food was good, but not great. Good views from the eating area. Staff was attentive and friendly and accommodated our combination of bad italian and English :). I had the meat lasagna. The portion was not too large but was sufficient. My wife had pasta with fish...it was tasty, but the portion of fish was a little small. Overall, when considering the price point, a good choice for lunch. read more

Da Ferdinando - Beach Bars Near Me - Fornillo Spiaggia, SA

This smaller beach was perfect even in record breaking heat! We shouldn't have taken steps to the beach when you can walk along the road. Ferdinando private boat trip to capri was worth every 300 dollars and the highlight of our stay in positano. The bus was so crowded and not worth taking from the main beach. Our hotel was nearer the top nearer to restaurants. If you want beachside get closer to the beach. read more

Reviews are super misleading. Food is mediocre - nothing to write home about but better than what you'd normally get from a beach bar. The staff is friendly enough but service is minimal - we only saw our waiter when he dropped off our menus and then later when he asked for our order, and it was pretty dead with only about 5 tables seated. Drinks were empty before we finished appies but he never came back. Had to find another waiter to pay our bill. Other tables (who spoke Italian) seemed to get their food way before us despite ordering later. Also seemed like some tables (and those in beach tables/chairs) got limoncello which would have been a nice finish but we were never offered anything. Wouldn't recommend and wouldn't go back. read more

Delicious spot for lunch. We snagged a beach chair right in front and then headed over for lunch. We started with the homemade meatballs and the waiter brought complimentary bruschetta. My husband had the pizza, which was amazing, and I ordered their "white" eggplant parmigiana. - no red sauce which was a great change!! It was all delicious. Tomatoes on the caprese salad were huge and Delicious! Beautiful view of the beach and great fast service. Highly recommend. read more