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    Il Capitano

    3.5 (49 reviews)
    PriceyItalian, Seafood

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    Karen V.

    The sunset views are probably the best which made for a seriously romantic atmosphere. My boyfriend and I stopped there for dolce, beer, and coffee which were very delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive. I recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a beautiful setting to enjoy a sweet treat with their loved one. Don't forget to snap a few pics - your Instagram followers will thank you! Lol

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    Kayhan J.

    Il Capitano has a great ambiance and view, but their food leaves something to be desired. The service was great and respectful. I loved the view of the water and the whole vibe of the restaurant, but you could clearly tell that their tailored the whole thing to American tourists. Great place for pictures. The food was very mediocre. The appetizers we got were okay, the shrimp was too bready. The pasta was cooked well and the sauces were pretty good, but i definitely had better on my trip to the Amalfi Coast. If you are looking for a nice high end vibe with good views and scenery, I would give Il Capitano a try. Especially if you are an American tourist, they definitely cater to you more.

    10/10 experience. Highly recommend, view is the best in Positano. Food was great and the cocktails were amazing. The staff were awesome.

    The house wine was great, and food was delicious. Service was fine, slightly slow but very kind. The views were amazing! Definitely recommend

    Ragout

    The food was fine. Pretty presentation but just ok for the price. Every person has to spend 60 dollars. The service was very rude and pushy.

    Cheese platter
    Jonathan K.

    Probably one of the best seafood pasta I've ever had in my life. And I say this because I'm probably one of the pickiest eaters that you will ever find (I feel bad for whoever my next girlfriend is going to be haha)! We started off with a cheese platter. It was pretty standard combination of cheese. I do have to say that their jam was on point! The sweetness of the jam definitely complemented the saltiness of the cheese. It was definitely a good appetizer to start off with. I ordered the seafood spaghetti made with cuttlefish ink. At first I was really skeptical since I've never had black pasta before. But when I took the first bite, goddamn was I impressed. I felt like I was swimming in the Mediterranean Sea with the squid and fish. Okay maybe that's an exaggeration, but the flavor really came through and it paired very well with the local white wine that the waiter recommended for me. The restaurant also has a good scenary of the Amalfi coast, which made the food all the more enjoyable. The place is quite expensive and the portion size is small. However, you are in Italy! So splurge and live a little. Il Capitano will not disappoint!

    Ashley F.

    Loved coming here for lunch! Such stunning views and beautifully presented, tasty food. They had a bit of a wait and we came at the tail end of their lunch hours, but they were more than willing to seat us and the views were amazing to look at while waiting. If you're looking for a nice lunch or dinner place right on the water this is a great option!

    Stella M.

    The view and alcohol was good but the food not so good. I would give this place 2 stars for their food. I've had better Italian food in the U.S. than what we had here. And Italy is suppose to have good food. But I'm giving this place 3 stars because the view is spectacular and the alcohol was pretty darn tasty. My friends and I tried the famous lemoncello for the first time here and it didn't disappoint. It was sweet yet strong. It was definitely the highlight of our trip down to Positano. We also tried their Moscato which was amazing!!! Soooo gooooood!!! My advice would be to come here for a couple of drinks to enjoy the view. I'm sure at sunset the view would be much more amazing.

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    Food and ambience were unforgettable! Went out to dinner in Positano and enjoyed the beautiful coastal view and dinner.

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    Here on my honeymoon I have traveled all over Europe. This was one of the best meals of our trip. The ambiance and service was phenomenal.

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    Extremely rude women at the front desk and the food isn't even that great. Worst experience

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    Review Highlights - Il Capitano

    We sat in the most romantic corner perch on the outdoor terrace right before a gorgeous sunset on the Amalfi coast.

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    Posides - Melon + prosciutto + arugula salad

    Posides

    4.9(79 reviews)
    0.3 km

    I'm usually cautious about extremely positive reviews, but I think in this case it is more than…read morewarranted. Many other reviewers have mentioned that this is the best meal that they've had in the entire country and unfortunately, without sounding like a false advertisement, I absolutely must agree. This was the best meal I have had in the entire country and I have traveled Italy extensively. They only have a couple of tables, the brothers, along with mama and Bridget, deliver an incredible meal, incredible experience, and the way the patrons feel after the experience cannot be matched. What the hell if we ordered Caesar salad, then meatballs, then gnocchi, then seafood with linguine, then the local catch of the day which today was amberjack, then ribeye, then dessert. I'm not alone in my prayer of this restaurant, my wife and my three children are unanimous that this was the absolute best meal that they have had in Italy. I strongly recommend this restaurant, but I would mention that you need to get there early because they do not take reservations. Please feel free to joke with Bridget about her Texan roots and her hallmark story which caused her to settle in Positano!

    Posides was one of the most memorable meals of our trip. We had a cozy table for two on the terrace…read moreoverlooking the most stunning Positano views, the kind that make you pause and soak in every moment. The food was outstanding. The Caprese salad was fresh and bursting with flavor, and the prosciutto salad was beautifully balanced with just the right mix of savory and sweet. Every ingredient tasted incredibly fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The drinks were equally impressive. The house Posides Spritz was refreshing and perfectly balanced made with a cherry liquor, and the limoncello spritz was smooth, bright, and easily one of the best we've had in Italy. We finished with an affogato that was the perfect finale, rich espresso poured over creamy gelato for a sweet, satisfying finish along with the seasonal cake. Service was warm, friendly, and attentive throughout the evening, making the experience feel personal and relaxed. The restaurant is a bit of a walk from the city center with a few stairs to climb, but it's absolutely worth it. The stroll back down afterward is the perfect way to walk off the meal. Between the amazing food, stunning terrace views, and kind service, Posides is a true Positano gem.

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    Posides - French toast

    French toast

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    Da Vincenzo

    4.4(255 reviews)
    0.1 km
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    Easily some of the best food we had on the Amalfi Coast. We…read moreloved the panzarotti napoletani, which are little fried dough pockets filled with things like cheese and tomato. Basically like a mini fried calzone and they were unreal. Definitely a must order. The gnocchi was incredible. So light it literally melted in your mouth, and the sauce alone was so good you could eat it by itself. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the food here. Everything we tried was amazing. Service was just as great. The hostess and our waiter were so kind, engaging, and gave excellent recommendations, including wine pairings. The restaurant itself has a cozy, authentic feel, like you're sitting in someone's Italian kitchen. If you can, try to sit outside. The views of the cliffs of Positano are absolutely stunning. Definitely make a reservation in advance. It's a popular spot and can be hard to get a table otherwise.

    What a nice staff and a great meal! I arrived a day early for my reservation--I had made an error…read morein the dates and they were kind enough to seat us dive we arrived before their major rush. The ziti was to die for, my children loved the pesto pasta as well as the seafood pasta we ordered. Wine was great and their favorite dessert was tiramisu. An altogether excellent experience from a restaurant that was unanimously recommended by our driver, our AirBnB host, and another local restaurant owner with nothing to gain from praising his fellow restaurant. Definitely make reservations though as the line to get in can be very long!

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    Da Vincenzo - Semifreddo chocolate dessert--incredible! I'm so glad we ordered it!

    Semifreddo chocolate dessert--incredible! I'm so glad we ordered it!

    Da Vincenzo - Vino and the view.

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    Saraceno d'Oro - Lemon sorbet

    Saraceno d'Oro

    4.2(222 reviews)
    0.3 km
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    YES! Food here was soooooo gooood ! It's where we ate our first night here and I'll never forget…read morehow delicious the food was !!! The staff were super kind and they remembered us and said hi every time we walked by the restaurant. It doesn't have a view, but they do have outdoor seating which is nice. It's located on the more quiet side of the mountain / town. I would definitely go back to this spot! It was soo soo yummy!! I never had the olive oil green pasta sauce before but I would totally order it next time I come across it. Pasta: 10/10 Pizza: 8/10 Grilled Octopus: 8/10 Overall one of the most memorable and best food spots I had in Positano and I highly recommend it.

    TLDR: The food was amazing and the staff were kind and accommodating despite getting there later at…read morenight. This was our first meal after arriving in Positano and we couldn't have asked for a better one. We arrived in Positano around 10 PM on a Saturday night. This restaurant was on our itinerary and was a 2 minute walk from our hotel. We walked up around 10:30 and they sat us immediately on the outdoor patio. We ordered grilled octopus to start and it might have been the freshest and tastiest grilled octopus I've ever eaten. We also ordered a spicy green sauce pasta that was top 3 best things we ate on our entire trip. I wish I knew the name of it so that I could mention it here. We also ordered a prosciutto and burrata pizza. My wife isn't a huge fan of prosciutto so she didn't enjoy it as much as I did. But I would happily eat that pizza again and again. The staff were very kind and friendly. They didn't ever seem annoyed that we came in later at night. Every day that we walked past them to go into the main center of Positano, they smiled and invited us back in or asked how we were doing. They don't have the same view that other restaurants might have, but what they lack in a view, they make up for in quality and service.

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    Saraceno d'Oro - Front of restaurant was very inviting.

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    Front of restaurant was very inviting.

    Il Tridente - Lobster pasta

    Il Tridente

    4.7(43 reviews)
    0.1 km

    I really enjoyed our experience at Il Tridente. It's very difficult getting reservations. I…read morerecommend looking at their policy and setting a reminder in your calendar so you can book as soon as their books open. Especially if you're going during tourist season. We went in October and it didn't seem too busy at most places. We got a lovely seat with a view on their patio. The service and food was great! The restaurant itself was quiet and had a vintage hidden away feel to it. We ordered: Prosciutto and mozzarella 8/10 Seafood pasta: noodles were over cooked and soggy but flavor was great. I'll give it a 7/10 Seafood assortment: Some of the fishes were great others were too oceany like it wasn't prepared properly. 7/10 Affogato 9/10 Spritz 8/10 not bitter and prepared well Overall the food was good, some things were just hit or miss. I would go back and try some of the other options the restaurant has to offer.

    We made reservations for lunch because I had heard so many great things about this restaurant and…read morethe hotel itself. The restaurant has one of the best views in Positano from the east side which is usually not appreciated as much as the west side. The whole terrace area and tableware is a pastel lover's paradise. We ordered Mezzi paccheri pasta with shrimps, lemon and basil, and Tiramisu. I absolutely loved each and every dish and especially the lemon pasta - so refreshing! The tiramisu was more like a pastry but still good.

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    Il Tridente - Steak and potatoes

    Steak and potatoes

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    Bread and view

    La Sponda - The table presentation with lobster pasta

    La Sponda

    4.4(103 reviews)
    0.3 km
    €€€€

    If you are lucky enough to score a table at La Sponda for five people...consider yourself very…read morefortunate! That's how we felt!!! From the moment we arrived, the evening felt magical. The atmosphere is absolutely breathtaking, romantic, elegant, and uniquely Positano. Every detail was perfection. The service was flawless, warm, and incredibly attentive, but what truly made the night unforgettable was the legendary Maître D', who has been with La Sponda for 44 years. His charm, professionalism, and passion for hospitality elevated the entire experience and made us feel genuinely special. Then there were the roaming musicians, who have been at La Sponda for 33 years performing!! They transformed dinner into something straight out of a movie. The music floating through the candlelit restaurant created an energy and emotion that simply cannot be replicated. La Sponda is not just a restaurant, it is THE Positano experience. An unforgettable evening we will talk about forever. It felt like an absolute DREAM!!

    This is a michelin star restaurant. The minimum to spend is $150…read more Ive never ate anything so disgusting in my life. The whole meal was bad. I had this prawn appetizer which was cold and the prawn was barely cooked. Yikes. I still ate it trusting the chef. The sauce it was in tasted like baby food. Then i had the seafood rissoto. It tasted undercooked to me. Not al dente. The fish was barely seasoned. Then i had the veal. It wasn't impressive either. All food was recommended from my waiter. With that said, my drink was good. Service was nice. Beautiful ambiance. Don't make reservations for dinner. Go to their bar instead.

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    La Sponda - Pasta with spiny lobster

    Pasta with spiny lobster

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