We had dinner reservations for 1830 as this was our first night in Positano after a long trip arriving from America. We asked the waiter to help us with a wine selection and also his choice. After a few questions, the selection turned out to be from a winery we hoped to visit in Tuscany during our stay in Italy. We started with an appetizer of mozzarella and prosciutto. It arrived with bread, balsamic vinegar, and EVO. All of it was fantastic. For our main course, we selected the cod plate and the gnocchi plate. Each was cooked perfectly and was finished off without difficulty. Next we ordered dessert and chose the chocolate mousse and like the rest of the meal, it was really delicious. We sat outside and enjoyed the sunset and the people watching, but will plan to dine inside the restaurant next time. The interior is well designed, quant, and romantic. All in all, I highly recommend this restaurant. Grazie mille, Vincenzo! read more

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We made reservations, watched the sunset, drank a bottle of wine and ate excellent food. Service was amazing. I would recommend eating here because it was the best meal I had in Positano. read more

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My favorite!!! Every single thing we got was SO good. Wish I could come eat here again. The eggplant appetizer was delicious! Lobster pasta, cheesecake so so good. read more

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The white fish dish (may have been cod or halibut) we ordered was a five out of five for sure!! Absolutely delicious served in a tomato broth with tomatoes, olives over sliced potatoes. The gnocchi dish was also tasty. ***Be sure to make reservations beforehand!!*** They are so busy that they usually don't take walk ins. Ambiance was great. I would have loved to go back to try other dishes if we had more time in Positano. Next time! read more

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This has been the best meal we have had in Italy, and that is out of a lot of great meals. First, you need to make a reservation, and be prepared to take a taxi from the bottom or take the long walk up 348 stairs. We walked so we were ready to eat and drink by the time we arrived. Upon arriving we were seated outside at a table of four. There is limited seating outside, and it is a hair length away from a busy road with slow moving traffic and lots of people. Sounds awful, but it was cool. The view of Positano is set back, but it is a nice view. For apps we had the calzones and the daily special calamari. The calzones were lightly sauced, stuffed with ricotta and delish. The calamari I am sure was delish, But they were very fresh and not breaded. Not what we were use to in the states, but very authentic I am sure. For Main dishes one of my kids (12) had the ravioli and my 16 year old had a double order of the zucchini app. They were extremely tasty, and so fresh. My wife and I both had the meatball plate and they were some of the best meatballs we have ever had. For desert we had the lemon sorbet, the chocolate cake and the tiramisu. All were delightful. The tiramisu was the star. Add a couple of bottles of white and it made for a lovely 2 hour lunch. Stuffed!!! Go! Here! Now!!! read more

This wonderful restaurant was right across from where we stayed and unfortunately we didn't dine here until our last night. We loved it so much. We tried to rearrange our trip so that we could have lunch ther read more

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Amazing food and the service was very friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. It's difficult to get a reservation here and for good reason! I had the pasta with mushrooms and my wife had the lasagna and both were amazing! read more

Da Vincenzo is situated on the main road in Positano. We requested an inside table since we had our two young boys with us. It is a lovely restaurant. The staff were friendly and patient with my youngest son who was acting out initially. My son ordered the calamari and prawns. He liked them but did not love them. I ordered the stewed cod with peppers and olives. It was my favorite cod dish of the trip. It was tender and flavorful and the peppers and olives complimented it nicely. For dessert we shared the buffalo cheesecake with berries and Tiramisu. Both were outstanding. Da Vincenzo is worth checking out if you are visiting Positano as it is open for lunch and dinner. read more

Da Vincenzo is a good option for a classy Italian meal in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Positano. This meal doesn't stand out as one of the best we had in Italy, but it definitely does stand out as one of the better meals in Positano. The restaurants there just don't have the same 'wow' factor as Florence / Rome. In any case, I started off with an order of octopus which came with a few large crispy pieces of grilled octopus. It was drizzled in a delicious creamy aioli and was served above a bed of shishito peppers. For my main I ordered a shrimp pasta dish. The pasta most definitely tasted homemade, and was coated in the most delicious buttery garlic sauce. There was also a very generous showing of baby shrimp. Judging by other Yelp photos this dish seems to be a fan favorite, and I can most definitely see why. My husband ordered some sort of fish and wasn't too impressed with it. The portion was also very small. Entree portions aren't the largest, so I do suggest starting with an app or so. I also suggest making a reservation, as this seems to be one of the more quality restaurants in a highly busy area. Service was not great, but a beautiful atmosphere and cheap and delicious house wine made up for it. read more

Da Vincenzo - Shrimp pasta - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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The food was absolutely amazing and the service was so good! Our waiters seated us almost immediately without reservations even when it was super busy. All the food was fresh read more

First time in Positano and heard great reviews of this restaurant from other people (YouTubers) who have been here. We made reservations for tonight (9/19/22) at 9pm and arrived a bit early (8:30pm). We were greeted by a waiter named Vincenzo- soo handsome and I'd describe as a true Italian. He said we could sit and wait outside (see pic) or sit at a temp bar table and have a cocktail which is what we chose! He was so polite, (did I say, hot) and friendly something we have NOT felt from other places. We were then seated immediately at a table outside on the street which was great so we can see the action on the streets. I ordered a "margarita" that was, of course, tiny nothing like the states (no ice and almost resembled a martini (see pic). Not great. We then ordered an "insalate" mista (boring) and remember Americans out there, the salad is usual served last in Italy. However we asked to have it served before. Then we order "ribeye" steak comes with roasted potatoes and a bitter side of collard green and olives (eh). Bread with olive oil and balsamic was served also. We then wanted good Italian wine and chose a wonderful 130 EU bottle of Rossi wine called San Leonardo (but dry for my taste) but my husband liked it. Per Rafa, another Italian waiter said it was one of the 3 best wines in Italy ‍. Everything came fast, like they were in a hurry as the place closes at 10pm for any new guests. Then we checked the desert menu, decided on a chocolate covered caramel mousse with hazelnut cream (see pic, like pjs like snickers bar ice cream ) - we we asked for the check and thought, we are told not to tip Italians but we wanted to because service was so good. When the bill came "Rafa" (Rafael) said "we cannot accept tips on credit card, so if you want to tip, needs to be CASH!" we were a bit taken back by the suggestion to give him a tip in cash, since we did not bring any, my husband handed him US$ 8-9 dollars he had in his wallet as his "tip" - not much for a bill total of 239 EU. That was uncalled for, Rafa. Hence the 4 stars! read more

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A must stop in Italy!!! So so good for your typical Italian dishes & dessert was amazing

We've been to Rome, Milan and Positano. This was by far the best meal we had on our trip. The view, the flavors, the people. Nothing beats it. Come here. read more

Da Vincenzo - My handsome husband and the gorgeous view. Cant beat it. - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Ugh. Tourist Trap. This place is highly recommended for tourists not locals. I would easily say this was my least favorite meal of my 9 days in Italy. Food was not good. BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2013 SAN GIORGIO UGOLFORTE *everything you want in a Brunello BURRATA E POMODORI *gross and fishy *burrata wasn't creamy *tomatoes weren't ripe enough it was so hard to even bite through *we found a piece of plastic so they removed it from the check GENOVESE *pasta was undercooked and way too al dente, meat had no flavor RICCIOLA FIL *fish was flavorless and dry, zucchini was too salty MELA FUNGHETTO *eggplant was the best dish we had of the evening - would recommend this PANNA COTTA *nice texture and fresh berries SERVICE/ATMOSPHERE: Beautiful outdoor and indoor seating. Highly recommend making reservations in advance - I did a month in advance via email. The wait can be significantly long but they do offer you a glass of Prosecco while you wait. read more

Da Vincenzo is a Michelin star Italian restaurant located in the upper neighborhoods of Positano. FOOD (5/5): Everything we tasted here was excellent. From the pasta dishes, seafood, appetizers, and even vegetarian options. I recommend asking the server what they recommend since many of the menu items are seasonal. Cocktails and coffee available from a full bar. SERVICE (5/5): Friendly service with helpful recommendations. Bread service included. It is helpful to have a reservation. During peak tourist season, you will need to reserve significantly in advance. ATMOSPHERE (5/5): Indoor and outdoor seating available. Clean and comfortable restaurant. read more

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One of our favorite meals in Positano! Not only was the food top notch, but also our waiter, who went the extra mile during every phase. Some meals are memorable for the food, some for the experience, and this was both! read more

Service was great. Our server recommended the lobster pasta and it was very flavorful and good. The wine he recommended with our meals paired very well. Bathrooms were very clean, we sat outside but there was plenty of room inside. A couple we met on our trip said they had dinner here and it was incredible. read more

The seafood was fresh and delicious; however, this is not an authentic Italian restaurant or in other words, it has been Americanized like other ones in amalfi coast. The service was great and our waiter was extremely nice. read more

Da Vincenzo - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

I reserved this place a month early for my husband's birthday as it had great reviews and was close to our hotel. The restaurant was well run with excellent service and food. The restaurant was very busy. I noticed the Michelin plaque on the wall so I expected it all to be great and it was. That said, we enjoyed many fabulous meals in Italy and I was a little disappointed that there was limited engagement from the servers and no mention of my husband's birthday which I had included in my outreach. Would I recommend it, yes. Was it the best meal and service we had, no. read more

Came here while on Vacation :) The customer service was great, friendly staff and the food was to die for - delicious. The dessert was great as well! read more

Da Vincenzo may be my favorite restaurant in Positano. Whether eating inside or outside on the street, you will love the food and company of the great Vincenzo. The food is truly unbeatable and prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend anyone visiting Positano spend a night at Da V; I promise you won't regret it! read more

Da Vincenzo may be my favorite restaurant in all of Positano. The food is absolutely to die for and whether you sit inside or outside on the street, you're guaranteed to have a great time people watching and enjoying the company of the great Vincenzo. I would recommend everyone who visits Positano spend an evening at Da Vincenzo; you won't regret it! read more

This was our favorite restaurant in Italy. The food was so fresh and flavorful. The staff was very attentive. From the appetizer to the dessert, the food could not have been better. They are very busy, so you will need a reservation. read more

Disappointed! This place came highly recommend and after reading some reviews we decided to try it out. First we called to make a reservation and they said we couldn't make one. So we walked 500 meter from our hotel. Once we got there they told us it was a 30 min wait, so we waited. Once we sat down the service was horrible. Had to ask for water, they took our order and it took another 30-40 min to get our food (we even asked where was our food) mind you it was later in the evening and wasn't as full anymore by the time we sat down. We finally got our food and they didn't offer parm cheese as they had done to everyone else. Our waitress didn't come around to see if we needed anything. At the end we had to ask for dessert menu, the dessert was the only thing we liked from our whole meal. Not worth the wait! *witnessed a waitress sneeze in her hand at the bathroom entrance and didn't wash her hands, yet went on to stock up the water glasses on the shelf. read more

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We were relieved to wait a mere minutes for table as a walk-in party of 6. We ate lunch and were really pleased with every aspect of the experience. The small Calzones, roasted potatoes, Steak, Linguine Zucchini and the Rotini Raghu were ordered. Delicious.... We were told reservations are made well in advance and can be found online, be prepared. My family was very pleased with this selection. read more

My trip to Positano would not have been complete without my experience from Da Vincenzo! My family and I ate there for lunch on our first day in Positano and was so impressed by the welcoming and friendly staff, amazing food, and beautiful views that we came back for dinner our last night! The first day I had the seafood risotto and it was amazing! So much flavor. The next time we came, I had the waiter surprise me with both the wine choices and my pasta and he did not steer me wrong! The spaghetti al nerano was to die for. To finish our meal we tried 3 desserts. Each of the desserts were our favorite from our entire trip, but the buffalo cheesecake was out of this world amazing!! If you are visiting Positano, Da Vincenzo is a must!! read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in Positano!! I would recommend you getting a reservation if you are planning to eat there after 7! We came to eat around 6 and was sat immediately. The owners and servers were very welcoming and attentive! As for the food- amazing. The seafood was fresh, beautifully prepared and refreshing. We started with the yellowtail tartare with peaches and lemon - superb! I then got the grilled sword fish, squid and shrimp - so simple yet so delicious. We couldn't decide on a dessert so we got the positano special "al delizia limone" (can never go wrong with that) and vanilla gelato with balsamic and strawberries ! Simply amazing meal! Can't wait to go back, highly recommend read more

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MUCH over rated place. Made to wait way past our res. For a table. Only to find that there were many tables available. Stuck next to the busser station. Food average, much like you can get at any corner Italian place in the states. Way over priced for what you get. read more

Food is average at best. Can't understand the hype or good reviews. The lamb chops had no taste or flavor, pasta and fried calamari was ok

No better send off than to have dined at Da Vincenzo. Food focuses on traditional Italian seafood dishes. After dining at Da Gabrisa, we thought of dining at a couple of low key places instead of having another fancy Italian meal. So glad we didn't. Everything was perfect. From the warm treatment from the owners and the staff to the meal itself. Mussels and fried sardines were really good. Mussels were so fresh they still had the barnacles on them. The traditional spaghetti with zucchini and cheese was amazing. Get it. The shrimp and tagliatelle was very very good. The spaghetti and zucchini had more flavor but the shrimps here were fresh. The beef as the primi was good but we were so full that it wasn't anymore. We were clearly suffering. But we still had room for dessert and if you're in the coast, you must eat lemon everything so we once again, got the lemon sponge cake. Best dessert I had on this trip. Make reservations in advance. It's quite popular. read more

Absolutely amazing. First restaurant my husband and I went to in positano and it defiantly set the standards high! Got in for lunch without a reservation so we got really lucky! read more

Food was amazing, service was above and beyond, and the ambience is amazing, eating in what felt like a mini cave. Highly recommend, would come again. read more

Make a reservation. When we arrived five minutes before our reservation at 8 pm on a Saturday, there were throngs of people along the ledge across the street, gazing longingly at everyone seated at the tables, enjoying their meals. You want to be the people at the tables enjoying their meals, not the ones separated from pasta and happiness by buses zooming past, with only wine to console you. So make a reservation. Once you've done that, you can't really go wrong. Gnocchi, pasta alla vongole, bacalao, scarpariello, eggplant parmigiana (the first time we saw this dish on the coast)...order something seafood, or something pasta, or something seafood pasta, and you'll probably love it. And just about everything on the menu falls into those categories. Hell, we ordered a simple pile of anchovies, and it was delicious. But ask for extra lemon and cheese, because they always make everything better. Fresh, delicious food, and not terribly overpriced wine. Basically on top of a mountain. Can't go wrong. The only real downside of the meal was the group of wildly drunk middle-aged women at the next table who were obviously head over sensible heels in love with me and crying as a result, which made my wife slightly uncomfortable. But that's not really on the Da Vincenzo, is it? read more

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Made reservations before we got to positano and when locals asked where we were going to eat that night and we told them Da Vincenzo they all said "oh that's the best spot in town!" They were right. The appetizers, main courses, and desserts were all spectacular, ESPECIALLY THE BERRY CHEESECAKE. It was seriously the most delectable thing to ever grace across my taste buds YOU HAVE TO GET THE BERRY CHEESECAKE!!!!!!!!! If you're in Positano, do not miss this spot. I know it's overdone but this was legit our favorite meal in Italy. read more

We chose Da Vincenzo for our last dinner in Positano. Probably should make a reservation a few days before, because we were turned away the first night, and their next availability was a few days later. Another great view of the city with the outdoor seating. We started with meatballs and eggplant parm. The meatballs were very good, but I believe they were a special, so not sure if they are always available. I'm a huge parm guy (chicken, veal, meatball and eggplant). This was fresh and delicious. For my last dinner in Italy, I had to do gnocchi. Why? Because the gnocchi in Italy is amazing. It's not heavy at all, and it's always cooked perfectly. For dessert we did the popular buffalo cheesecake. It's really good, but won't go down as the best I've ever had. There are a few restaurants when you're in Positano that you should dine at. I would say Da Vincenzo definitely makes that list. read more

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Want to feel like you're special, had a great meal, and someone actually gives a damn? We were sat on time, but there was a little of a wait. So they gave proscecco to everyone waiting. Mind you, this was a 10 minute wait. The food is spectacular. From the mussels, to the ravioli, to the meat portions, to the veal meatballs. We wanted to taste a lot but couldn't eat it all so they suggested sharing plates to get a full taste. Best meal we have had in Italy - hands down! PS make a reservation before you get here. They are booked for the rest of the week! read more

We happened to stumble upon this place as it was close to our hotel, and boy were we glad we did! The service was top notch and the food was absolutely incredible! We ordered the octopus appetizer, the ravioli and the rigatoni short rib. Everything was so delicious! Da Vincenzo should not be missed! read more

This was my favorite meal from our time in Positano! It's highly recommended by locals and tourists for good reason. The food was fresh and had a different spin than the rest of the Italian cuisine you get in Italy. We loved our entrees and the espresso martini was the BEST I've ever had. read more

Da Vincenzo - rigatoni with beef sauce, pumpkin risotto - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

I'd highly recommend this restaurant if you find yourself in Positano! We were not in Positano for dinner time, but I'd recommend coming for dinner rather than lunch if you can; simply for the romantic and elegant vibe the restaurant would have in the evening. We made a reservation about a week in advance, as I read that it fills up even for lunch. However, the restaurant was relatively empty when we arrived around 12:45 for our 1 pm reservation. I think the heat really swayed many people from walking up this far into Positano. While only a 5 minute or so walk up the steps from the port, they are very steep stairs and it can be quite tiring. The longer, yet more scenic route, is to casually stroll up the curving roads of this hillside town. Anyway, the FOOD: my husband got the homemade ravioli in pesto sauce and I got the gnocchi sorrentino. Both of our meals were fabulous! Their gnocchi was some of the best I've had, as it was small, airy, and had just the right amount of doughiness to it. We also shared a side order of the grilled zucchini with mint, this was wonderful as well! To drink, I had a lemon spritz and my husband had the caipiroska. Both were delicious and refreshing on this HOTTT afternoon! Lastly, the service and the ambiance. The service was fine. I've noticed that service in Italy is much different than service in America. If you expect to get the same level of attention, you will be disappointed. The staff at Da Vincenzo was more hands off and stopped by intermittently to see if we were ready to order and/or wanted anything else. Even after our waiter cleared our table, we had to wave him down for the check about 10 minutes later. They were friendly though, which we did not always experience. This tiny, family-owned business is nestled right into the side of a cliff in Positano and exudes classic Amalfi Coast charm! read more

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They charge you for a reservation and when you get there they tell you it was for another day. They will not refund your money. This place is a scam do not give them your money! read more