Il Ritrovo is an absolute gem in Positano, one of those rare spots where every detail feels intentional. The evening starts with their complimentary shuttle up the hill (a huge plus on those winding roads), and from the first greeting, the staff make you feel like family. We ordered a spread and every dish delivered. The truffle ravioli was luxuriously rich and silky, easily one of the best pastas I've had in Italy. The steak was perfectly seared and served with roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables in a creamy sauce, comforting yet refined. The bruschetta came loaded with prosciutto, shaved Parmesan, and sweet cherry tomatoes, simple but so delicious. Dessert was a highlight: their tiramisu, layered in a glass jar, was light, creamy, and paired perfectly with the complimentary limoncello and meloncello shots. They have an impressive wine cellar, and both the Brunello and Barolo we tried were fantastic; bold, smooth, and beautifully balanced with the food. From start to finish, Il Ritrovo blends warmth, authenticity, and flavor in a way that captures everything you hope an Italian dinner will be. Absolutely worth the trip up the hill. read more

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Love loves it here what an experience. Driving here up the mountain was nervy but beautiful. This is a family place and they grown their own veggies etc. they're proud of their place. The restaurant is beautiful. The service and food were exceptional. You can walk across and see Thorpe kitchen and their beautiful vegetables. It felt like being at their home. I can't rave enough about this place. If you're here you must go!!! read more

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So glad we found this place. We wanted a nice dinner spot that would have a sunset view but not at Michelin prices. To our surprise, this place gave us that and MORE! Reservations open 30 days out. About a week prior to your booked reservation, they email you to ask if you would need a shuttle. The complimentary shuttle is excellent considering how we could barely get a taxi in Positano. We were welcomed and brought to a table quickly after our arrival. Because our reservation was so early, we were able to pick a nice spot along the balcony to get a direct view. Service was great and the food was better. We split the house wine, grilled octopus, catch of the day, bolognese, and ended with the citrus tiramisu. Everything was delicious! I really enjoyed the freshness and char of the grilled octopus and still think about it till this day. Our citrus tiramisu was different but was delicious nonetheless. I loved how light and fresh it was. We loved this place and would recommend this to any of our friends who are looking for delicious food and great vibes! read more

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I've eaten at Il Ritrovo on three occasions and each time the food, the exquisite service and the beautiful views exceed the previous. It is truly the best dining experience anywhere I've ever been! read more

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Wonderful place with good ambiance. I hope to return! An absolute gem. Found on yelp 2019

I liked the potatoes, they were good. And the steak read more

Il Ritrovo - Seafood Near Me - Salerno, SA

My husband and I made a reservation to eat dinner here on our first night in Positano. When looking up the restaurant we noticed it was a but far from our hotel but as the day got closer to our reservation we received an email from the restaurant about their free shuttle service! So from the beginning we experienced amazing service with the shuttle service. Once we got to the restaurant we were greeted by our waiter who sat us by the window with an amazing view. We ordered the bruschetta and the shrimp as an appetizer. Both were delicious! For our main dishes we ordered the eggplant, sea bass and raviloi. The sea bass was absolutely delicious! The best was dipping our bread in the sauce as we ate it. We hope to come back here when we come back to visit! read more

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We stayed in Montepertuso for 3 days. Ate here every day. The Eggplant Parmigiana is absolutely amazing. Service is incredible, Ambiance is charming. The appetizers and desserts are delicious too. A10/10 dining experience. Don't miss this if you eat in Positano. read more

Il Ritrovo - Eggplant Parmigiana - Seafood Near Me - Salerno, SA

So many great things to say! The view is so stunning and couldn't believe how fresh and tasty everything was! Beautiful atmosphere and hospitality was superb with the most friendly staff! Chef Salvatore goes out of his way to make sure you have the best experience. We had a great time! read more

Il Ritrovo - Best view in Positano! - Seafood Near Me - Salerno, SA

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My family had dinner tonight at the Greatest restaurant in Montepertuso--Il Ritrovo. Everything about this restaurant--Food -Service -Charm-Ambiance is off the chart's amazing. Chef -Owner Salvatore Barba cooks everything to perfection + even does all of the dessert baking. We have been in town two days + have been to Il Ritrovo two straight days-it's that great! The restaurant is family owned + operated--our waiter was Paolo Barba-the Chef's brother -he made us feel like we were eating in the Barba dinning room-which was special. read more

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This our first time to Italy and therefore first time to Positano. Il Ritrovo is about 10 minute walk from our Airbnb and we went there our first night and had an amazing meal! We were welcomed and the food was delicious! We had such a great experience we went there for lunch and dinner on our last day. The family works so hard and provides an amazing atmosphere and experience! We also stopped in on an in between day and bought a bottle of wine to enjoy at our Airbnb in the evening and again such a great experience! Service is top notch! Compliments from the chef are an excellent touch that makes you feel at home. read more

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Ok I'm honestly sad because i had high hopes for this place. We had a reservation and we had to wait twenty minutes at least. They tried to make up for it by free drinks and two free appetizers which is nice. To be fair they were PACKED so that's why they couldn't seat us. But since they were packed I had high hopes for the food and drinks. They had a long list of spritz and it was disappointing they all tasted like chemicals. For the food the salad was good ( even though they gave me the wrong one). The two free appetizers though were disappointing. The bruschetta cut up my mouth because the bread was so hard, and the zucchini flowers just tasted burnt. I got the pasta with tomato sauce because I wasn't that hungry. It was not great the actual pasta was fine but the sauce tasted watered down. The ambience had potential to be good maybe on a less busy day. The service was slow and when it's crowded like that it's understandable. The waiting time, the service, the food, the drinks overall did not live up to my expectations and I left pretty disappointed. read more

Amazing pasta! Bolognese was among the best we have had. What a great find on our walk from Pianillo to Positano. Genuinely friendly service. Great view. And a strong cup of good coffee to finish out our meal. Thank you! read more

Simply outstanding Great service, great dinner, wine & dessert . Free shuttle service Family restaurant. Don't even think about it read more

Our server, Chef Salvatore, made our first experience here in Italy so incredibly amazing. The cheese, wine, bread, and ravioli that we ordered was prepared fresh and served very fast! It was most definitely the best ravioli I've ever had in my life (I'm not exaggerating)!!! All of the hosts were very friendly and made sure we were comfortable. I give this place a 10/10 and if I'm ever in Italy again, I will most definitely be visiting this restaurant! read more

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F$@%*#g fantastic!!! We had the lobster pasta, Tagliatella Ritrovo (pomodoro, funghi, salsiccia), calamari, tomahawk and t-bone. All six of agreed this was the best meal we had in Positano. We started with the calamari. Nice and crispy. The pastas were very tasty but I wished they had helped cracked or shelled the lobster more. The porter house was better then the tomahawk but both were delicious. Could not have asked for a better meal. Staff was so friendly and efficient. We almost left because the line was long, glad we stayed. A must visit if you are in the hills of Positano. read more

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Amazing! 10/10 vibe and food for sure. Everyone was super nice and I can't get over the seabass or the fried seafood. The shrimp pasta was also delicious! read more

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We went for an anniversary and it was spectacular. They offer a free shuttle to and from the restaurant. It's far up away from the touristy spots. BEAUTIFUL view. AMAZING food! I got a filet mignon that melted in my mouth. Eggplant appetizer was to die for. Service was exceptional from what I understand it's family owned and ran. 10/10! read more

Il Ritrovo - wine - Seafood Near Me - Salerno, SA

Il Ritrovo is high up in the hills and they will send a van to pick you up and drop you back of at your hotel. This was probably the prettiest restaurant that I ate at during my trip to Italy. I loved the simple and elegant all white decor and of course the views are absolutely stellar. Service and hospitality is warm and you get a lot of really nice freebies with the meal. We started off with some small comped bites of fried potatoes and bruschetta. When you end the meal you are given a frozen blended limoncello (super different from the regular limoncello that most spots served) along with a spice packet for you to make your own pasta dish at home. For an app we started out with zucchini stuffed squash blossoms. I didn't see this on too many other menus and it was super unique and different. Anything stuffed with fresh ricotta is excellent and the squash blossoms were no different. For my main I went with a sausage pasta dish. Again, sausage is something you really don't see on most other menus in Italy. I wasn't totally wowed by this, but it was super hearty and comforting. In hindsight I probably should have gone with something a little more traditional! For some unique menu items and warm hospitality in a beautiful and swanky setting this is a solid pick for dinner in Positano. read more

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What can I say about the cooking class at Il Ritrovo? Well, whatever I say is simply not good enough. Chef Salvatore Barba's instruction, was simple, informative and fun. His personable demeanor and entertaining style (and patience), made everyone comfortable with each dish he guided us through. Along with host, Cassia (Salvatore's wife) and Assistant Antonella, we students got everything we needed to create a full multi-course Italian meal, from Antipasto to Dolce. I loved every minute of it. And the second best part of it was that we actually got to sit down to a lunch of our own making. Okay, okay. Chef Salvatore and Antonella finished up our creations and beautifully plated them as well. I have to give credit where the real credit is due. But why only the second best part, you ask? Well, for me the best part was talking with each of our teachers and getting to know them--Salvatore, the professor and Cassia, our gracious host. A special shout out to Antonella, who after chatting with her about her home region of Basilicata became like an old friend reminiscing about days past and present. Thank you so much for that homey moment. I wish we had even more time to get to know each other. I highly recommend trying this out. Then you'll see for yourself that my words here cannot adequately describe this incredible experience. Gold star, Il Ristovo. Gold star!! read more

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The food was delicious, especially the hangout pasta! The service was a little strange... our waitress wouldn't bring us espresso martinis at the end of our meal, which is fair enough if they're swamped, but then outside the restaurant she yelled at us about wanting the shuttle home we were promised which was weird and unnecessary. Also they ended up finding a random girl to drive us home instead of the shuttle.. she was nice and seemed like a great driver but very strange way to operate ‍ Overall I'd go here if everything else is booked but not a must-visit with all the other choices in Positano. read more

The food service and ambience were all 10/10! Came here for my anniversary dinner and my boyfriend and I loved it! this was one of the best restaurants we have been to in Positano and they took us even though we didn't have a reservation and we were seated within 3 minutes! this place is a bit off the beaten path and it's a hidden gem! they also offer a shuttle service to and from your hotel if you need it! read more

Il Ritrovo - Truffle ravioli and spaghetti bolognese Drinks were an espresso martini and a blonde beer - Seafood Near Me - Salerno, SA

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My family had the best dinner here so far in Italy. The atmosphere was fantastic. Well worth the trip up the hill. read more

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My favorite meal in positano. A little bit harder to get to but they send a free shuttle to pick you up ! read more

Il Ritrovo - Lobster pasta - Seafood Near Me - Salerno, SA

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The food was mostly excellent. We had an octopus appetizer, truffle mushroom pasta, a pasta bolognese, and a fried seafood platter. All was great except for the fried seafood platter, which was heavy and had a lot of smelt as opposed to calamari or octopus. The bad parts of the experience were getting there and the wait. They have a shuttle that is supposed to pick you up from your hotel at a requested time and take you to the restaurant (which is super nice to offer!) however the shuttle came a half hour late. We had pretty much given up on it coming and were trying to figure out alternate plans when it arrived. Then when we got to the restaurant, even though we had a reservation, we had to wait over an hour. So by the time we started eating, it was almost 2 hours past our reservation time. I'm not sure if this was an unusually busy night for them, but there were at least 5 other couples in the same situation who were waiting an hour with us. The other problem is, because it's so high up on a hill away from everything else, once you're there, you're kind of stuck with no other options! We still had a good meal but it was a little spoiled by all the waiting leading up to it. read more

Il Ritrovo - Octopus appetizer - Seafood Near Me - Salerno, SA

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Fantastic dinner high on the hill above Positano. It was an adventure getting there in the pouring rain, but upon arrival a nice view above everything even in rain. Dinner was great. Ordered the steak and lamb as a break from pasta. Both were really good. read more

Called the restaurant for a reservation the day of with no issues. The staff was very kind and we were given a complimentary appetizer it was delicious!! My girlfriend and I ordered the tomahawk steak which came with two big portions of potatoes to go with it and it was AMAZING 10/10. We ordered the steak medium and looks somewhat pink in the photo but the sizzling cast iron it is served with finished cooking off the steak beautifully. read more

Il Ritrovo - Potatoes included with Tomahawk steak - Seafood Near Me - Salerno, SA

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Exceeded our expectations. High quality, generous portions and "complements of the chef" offeringS, attentive and friendly service (it makes a huge difference), good music, ambiance, clean, safe food handling and mask wearing practices, attention to detail, and just... yum! One of our best meals in Italy. It was all fantastic! read more

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We wanted a place up on the hill for dinner and our hotel recommended this restaurant so they helped us make a reservation for them the night before. The restaurant offers a shuttle to pick you up from your hotel and drops you off at the restaurant and takes you back after your meal. They also use fresh ingredients and a master chef runs the kitchen. The shuttle was a tad bit late picking us up but they had 2 other couples in the car already and there is one lane going up and down the hill side so traffic can be a bit congested. When they say this is on top of the cliff.. it is on top top! We went up the windy roads and continued going up further and further. The restaurant was located in this square with 2-3 other restaurants but it had such a amazing open view. The place was modern and chic and well decorated. They give you a glass of sparkly and a little fried appetizer compliment of the chef when you sit down. We had the rock Lobster and spaghetti and it was phenomenal. Full of flavor and the spaghetti cooked to perfection. This was the favorite of the night. The truffle ravioli with cheese was a bit on the heavy side and the seafood fantasy was ok. Overall, great service and good food with one very memorable dish and one fantastic view. read more

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Beautiful spot for dinner with great linguine with clams. The staff had great customer service.

The staff at Il Ritrovo went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant evening. I made reservations via email that were confirmed in a timely manner. We were picked up at the promised time and location. I informed them that I would be proposing to my girlfriend earlier in the day, and that this dinner would be celebrating our special moment. We received a warm welcome from the staff that included a welcome drink and complimentary bruschetta appetizer. We ordered grilled mozzarella with arugula and cherry tomatoes, which was delicious. For the main course, it was the T-Bone steak for two. The steak was cooked perfectly and sliced for each person to have their desired selection of meat. This meals was accompanied by equally amazing vegetables, grilled to perfection. Dessert was a traditional tiramisu that did not disappoint. Along side were two complimentary sparkling wines, flavored with strawberry. Finally, we were presented with a plate of selected cookies, and in icing read "She said yes", another add on from the restaurant; a special touch on their part to enhance our experience. Overall, this is a great place to dine, where excellent food and service are not at all sacrificed read more

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AMAZING!!! Chef Salvatore deserves a Michelin star for this restaurant. I highly recommend coming here if you're in Positano. This felt like I was in my families kitchen, the staff makes you feel at home and the food is spectacular. 10 out of 10. read more

This restaurant was recommended to us by our air bnb host is a local to Montepertuso. We visited on our last night and wow- an amazing, mouthwatering experience! Delicious bruschetta, eggplant, and much more. A gem in Positano read more

For me, this place was a complete miss. It was just too good to be true; a 7 minute walk with a spectacular view. We started with dirty martinis with the most amazing olives I have ever eaten and then followed that with tasty grilled octopus. About 30-40 minutes later, the main entrees finally arrived and they were much less than just underwhelming. The food was warm, not hot and and both dishes were sadly very bland. The lobster portion was very tiny with hardly any meat (see photo). My sausage was really just plain ground beef, not spiced. I was extremely disappointed with the main dishes. There was even a cover charge that I never knew existed for restaurants (see receipt)! This meal was not a good first impression of Positano's food scene. read more

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THE BEST IN POSITANO This ristorante was my absolute favorite of Positano. This spot wasnt even planned we just rolled the dice after another reservation fell through. It's an absolutely beautiful restaurant tucked higher up the mountain but worth the trip (from a free shuttle, bless) Everything was great from start to finish and Antonio our host for the night was incredible. The nicest man and attentive. I recommend the zucchini blossoms, bruschetta and octopus and "la galli" for main course. A M A Z I N G...very intimate and whimsical mood, the best! read more

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The best truffle ravioli we have ever had. Wonderful bruschetta. The view was also wonderful as was the very pleasant service. One of us drinks and very much enjoyed the ice cold limoncello. The cappuccino was one of the best I have ever had. We made a reservation to go back! read more

What a fantastic experience!! Chef Salvatore guided us through the details of an authentic Italian dinner! The taste was amazing! A must do when coming to Positano!! read more

Fantastic service and ambiance for a beautiful and delicious lunch during our stay. Highly recommend

AMAZING! This is a hidden gem in the positano cliff side. It's a family owned restaurant and they use vegetables grown in their garden. The food was delicious! You could tell the pasta was handmade. I'm pretty sure the grandmother made everything because it all tasted like we were having family dinner at an Italian home. The tiramisu was the best I've ever had. I took one bite and closed my eyes because it was that good. I will be coming back to this restaurant multiple times during my Positano holiday. read more

Il Ritrovo - Tagliatelle with sausage and a mixed salad - Seafood Near Me - Salerno, SA

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Food was super!!! My husband and I are foodies and have been to so many great restaurants in Italy. Threstaurant is one of a kind! From fresh ingredients to unique recipe and presentation, all was amazing! Il Ritrovo is a must! read more

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