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Came here for lunch and was craving some pasta! They had exactly what I wanted and really enjoyed it! Nice spot near the beach so a great view of the water! The workers were all very nice and helpful! I got the pesto pasta and loved it! Pesto had great taste and bread was great to dip in the sauce! Filling and a decent price for the view and food! Good experience
Right at the bottom of the stairs as you walk down to Positano's beachfront, you will see La Cambusa on the right side. They have a large patio with a great view of the sea and the beach, a great place to people watch under the shade. We ordered some seafood: I had a spaghetti with shrimp and my husband ordered a white fish in lemon sauce. Both were very tasty. My shrimp were the large shrimps that also had little claws like mini lobsters! The interior is decorated with pastel colors. The food was good and view was very nice!
La Cambusa is in a wonderful location in Positano, with a spectacular view of the beach. My husband and I were immediately drawn to La Cambusa because of it's vegetarian friendly menu. Unlike some of the other reviews, we had no issue with the waitstaff, and were seated near a window overlooking the water. Everyone was extremely friendly, too! We ordered the pasta aglio, olio and peperoncino (pasta with garlic olive oil and chilly), and the pasta al pesto genovese di basilico o di rughetta (pasta with "pesto" made from basil o rocket / rucola) - I'm not sure what those latter ingredients were. The pasta aglio, olio and peperoncino was cooked slightly al dente but the flavor was absolutely divine. With it's garlic olive oil base, it made for a lighter pasta that you could easily enjoy. The pasta al pesto genovese di basilico o di rughetta was also delicious but I found myself picking more at my husband's dish. The portions here are HUGE (as they are in most of Italy, if we're being honest), so come hungry.
Came here on a Sunday night around 730pm. The host was very nice to us, immediately knew we were tourist. One thing we noticed in Europe is, they will bring "free" things to the table then make you pay for them when you get the bill. So beware, if you don't want to pay, TELL THEM YOU DONT WANT IT. Decor: I liked their outside patio, you can enjoy the weather and the beach. Nice scenery at night and can be considered romantic. The inside was open to with big windows to look out, for those who don't want to be outside. Food: I had lobster pasta, 29 euros. The lobster was very good! The pasta was not cooked thoroughly, it was slightly hard like it needed to be in the water for a bit longer. The pasta was still good but I probably would've gave four stars if the pasta was cooked well. My friends had crab pasta, they literally put a crab shell on top. There was no crab in the pasta. And theirs was more than mine. 32 euros Their oysters are also $6 each. Seemed like the normal price considering right off the coast. I'm not sure if I'd return if I come back to Positano.
Mediocre food and service. The mixed seafood grill was an interesting selection of fruits of the sea. Originally, they probably represented good quality ingredients, however they were absolutely slaughtered during the preparation process. Leathery squid and calamari. Everything was over oiled. Quality portions of fish, missing. I would have been more satisfied with a can of tuna. The wait staff were indifferent, if not rude. A good quality food revolution needs to sweep over Positano and wash such mediocrity away.
On the beach This restaurant is on the beach in Positano with a decent view. If the waiters don't like you or the color of your skin they may not give you a "front row" table. The waiters tend to be a bit stand-offish as well. Also they do not offer you balsamic vinegar and olive oil for the bread. You really have to ask with authority and then very unwillingly they may give it to you. Beware of the water trap. They ask if you would like water and if you say yes then out comes a big bottle and before you can refuse they have opened it and charged you 4 Euros. They also have 3 Euro cover charge. So this part of the experience was a bummer. You are well informed now. Be alert. The eggplant parmigiana is very tasty and made quite differently than in the USA or other parts of Europe. The portion is small. The spaghetti with Zucchini is excellent as well. It is the oil and the combination of onions and zucchini that does the trick. Over all an average experience. Price tag for two was in the 40Euro range.
Pretty good food, pretty overpriced. Much easier to eat here for lunch if you have reservations, as it gets pretty busy. More of an upscale place for sure. One fatal flaw that stuck out in my mind was that I tried ordering tiramisu to go because someone wanted me to bring it back for them at the hotel, and the waiter told me that it wouldn't be possible because they didn't have anything to put food in to go. Absolutely puzzling for a restaurant like this.
Filling dinners, although maybe not the most flavorful spaghetti we've had in the area, the lasagna and ravioli were good. Service was good, the views nice. Very much appreciated, it seemed they were the only place open for an early dinner down by the beach. Most restaurants seem to open for dinner after 6:30-7....(hard for us early-birds). read more
10 months ago
Such a cute spot right on the beach! Had the most affordable menu and the pasta was deliciously al dente and spicy. My partner got the pesto pasta and loved it as well though I thought it was too minty. Overall lovely spot for a lunch. Nothing memorable to note about the staff but they were overall quick! read more
2 years ago
Downright rude service. Bus boys were great by the server was rude and not personable. He wanted us to order all at once, recommended a cheap wine. He dared to note the bill did not include service. Really?! Octopus was good. Fish was super salty! About 75% of the restaurant was empty. Yelp review was bad but recommended by a colleague. Wont do it again.... read more
8 months ago
Came here for lunch and was craving some pasta! They had exactly what I wanted and really enjoyed it! Nice spot near the beach so a great view of the water! The workers were all very nice and helpful! I got the pesto pasta and loved it! Pesto had great taste and bread was great to dip in the sauce! Filling and a decent price for the view and food! Good experience read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Good location on the Positano water front but it is cramped space and like everywhere in Positano, overpriced. But once there you have to eat somewhere ! Food was good and large portions. Service was swift but not particularly friendly. read more
2 years ago
Right at the bottom of the stairs as you walk down to Positano's beachfront, you will see La Cambusa on the right side. They have a large patio with a great view of the sea and the beach, a great place to people watch under the shade. We ordered some seafood: I had a spaghetti with shrimp and my husband ordered a white fish in lemon sauce. Both were very tasty. My shrimp were the large shrimps that also had little claws like mini lobsters! The interior is decorated with pastel colors. The food was good and view was very nice! read more
La Cambusa is in a wonderful location in Positano, with a spectacular view of the beach. My husband and I were immediately drawn to La Cambusa because of it's vegetarian friendly menu. Unlike some of the other reviews, we had no issue with the waitstaff, and were seated near a window overlooking the water. Everyone was extremely friendly, too! We ordered the pasta aglio, olio and peperoncino (pasta with garlic olive oil and chilly), and the pasta al pesto genovese di basilico o di rughetta (pasta with "pesto" made from basil o rocket / rucola) - I'm not sure what those latter ingredients were. The pasta aglio, olio and peperoncino was cooked slightly al dente but the flavor was absolutely divine. With it's garlic olive oil base, it made for a lighter pasta that you could easily enjoy. The pasta al pesto genovese di basilico o di rughetta was also delicious but I found myself picking more at my husband's dish. The portions here are HUGE (as they are in most of Italy, if we're being honest), so come hungry. read more
Came here on a Sunday night around 730pm. The host was very nice to us, immediately knew we were tourist. One thing we noticed in Europe is, they will bring "free" things to the table then make you pay for them when you get the bill. So beware, if you don't want to pay, TELL THEM YOU DONT WANT IT. Decor: I liked their outside patio, you can enjoy the weather and the beach. Nice scenery at night and can be considered romantic. The inside was open to with big windows to look out, for those who don't want to be outside. Food: I had lobster pasta, 29 euros. The lobster was very good! The pasta was not cooked thoroughly, it was slightly hard like it needed to be in the water for a bit longer. The pasta was still good but I probably would've gave four stars if the pasta was cooked well. My friends had crab pasta, they literally put a crab shell on top. There was no crab in the pasta. And theirs was more than mine. 32 euros Their oysters are also $6 each. Seemed like the normal price considering right off the coast. I'm not sure if I'd return if I come back to Positano. read more
4 years ago
Service was not great but the pasta amatriciana was amazing! Good location and very close to Spiaggia Grande. Prices were also pretty fair given the location, worth a try if you're hungry and in the area! read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Mediocre food and service. The mixed seafood grill was an interesting selection of fruits of the sea. Originally, they probably represented good quality ingredients, however they were absolutely slaughtered during the preparation process. Leathery squid and calamari. Everything was over oiled. Quality portions of fish, missing. I would have been more satisfied with a can of tuna. The wait staff were indifferent, if not rude. A good quality food revolution needs to sweep over Positano and wash such mediocrity away. read more
7 years ago
8 years ago
On the beach This restaurant is on the beach in Positano with a decent view. If the waiters don't like you or the color of your skin they may not give you a "front row" table. The waiters tend to be a bit stand-offish as well. Also they do not offer you balsamic vinegar and olive oil for the bread. You really have to ask with authority and then very unwillingly they may give it to you. Beware of the water trap. They ask if you would like water and if you say yes then out comes a big bottle and before you can refuse they have opened it and charged you 4 Euros. They also have 3 Euro cover charge. So this part of the experience was a bummer. You are well informed now. Be alert. The eggplant parmigiana is very tasty and made quite differently than in the USA or other parts of Europe. The portion is small. The spaghetti with Zucchini is excellent as well. It is the oil and the combination of onions and zucchini that does the trick. Over all an average experience. Price tag for two was in the 40Euro range. read more
6 years ago
Pretty good food, pretty overpriced. Much easier to eat here for lunch if you have reservations, as it gets pretty busy. More of an upscale place for sure. One fatal flaw that stuck out in my mind was that I tried ordering tiramisu to go because someone wanted me to bring it back for them at the hotel, and the waiter told me that it wouldn't be possible because they didn't have anything to put food in to go. Absolutely puzzling for a restaurant like this. read more
7 years ago
Wow, I can't speak for everything here but the Lasagna is incredible. My friend got the Spaghetti al mare and seems to be enjoying it. Great view of the ocean and beach from here. read more
9 years ago
Came here for dinner around 8:30pm. We were pleased to be seated right away in terrace seating with lovely view. Service was great. Bottles of wine seemed over priced, even for house wine (touristy premium) They brought over bread with oil and balsamic. We had the shrimp and avocado cocktail (they ran out of avocados) so it was just tiny shrimp on lettuce leaves with a lot of mayonnaise type dressing. For main, we had the fettuccini Bolognese and the seafood risotto (with mussels, scampi in shell, and octopus ) . This restaurant (along with a couple others) claim a 'Michelin' star in the window, - clearly not. The food was ok- not great, not awful- just ok. Heavy salted risotto and bland Bolognese. The bill was presented with an extra €6 for a cover charge?! We weren't told about a charge upon entering - but it was a sneaky add to the bill- not cool read more
7 years ago
8 years ago
Located in front of the sea, this restaurant has N excellent assortment of food, drink, and desserts. Excellent seafood Italian food. Good service, but not a luxurious place read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
4 years ago
I'm not sure why this place has low reviews considering my experience with them. This review is a little bit late but still relevant. After making my way down the twisty pathways of Positano, I came to an opening where I saw the beach and La Cambusa. There was another fine dining restaurant across the way but because I wasn't able to understand the menu, I choose La Cambusa lunch instead. As I was looking at their menu stand, I was greeted friendly server who gave me recommendations and said he was able to seat me right away. Initially, I was seated on the outside of the restaurant with no view, but after requesting to move, they quickly showed me to a table inside. I ordered the tuna tartar and an oyster as my appetizer. Both were super fresh and I was really blown away by the quality and size of the tuna tartar. For the entree I ordered frutti di mare which was equally as good. Pasta was al dente and the seafood was plenty. I wish I could remember the name of my server but he was very attentive, stopping by often, and I never felt like I had to hound anyone down. I took my time taking in the delicious food and spectacular view. If I make another trip to Positano, I would definitely dine here again! read more
9 years ago
9 years ago
Terrible. We walked In and were sat 1 row away from the windows. A party had just left and seeing as to how we had just arrived I asked if I could be moved. I was told "no". When I asked why, they responded it was on "hold". I proceeded to ask when the hold was for and to my surprise they said "1hr from now".... seriously! Terrible service and the food was mediocre! Say away! read more
8 years ago
11 years ago
10 years ago
Excellent! Had lunch today, we had the shrimp, caprese, zucchini blossoms, pasta and dessert. New owner as of about a month ago! read more
7 years ago
We came to this restaurant based on all the reviews we saw on trip advisor and other sites. The location is great and right on the beach with view available with almost any where you are seated. The menu has a decent selection of seafood to chose from. I ordered the special of the day which was pasta with rock fish. My mother got the spaghetti with clams and we also ordered calamari. The prices are about 30 Euros per plate and the size is a little small. My pasta had about an 2 ounces of rock fish which was disappointing. Over all an average restaurant with very average food, small portions and great view. read more
11 years ago
The best pasta with clams on the planet! With a nice view too of the beach and foot traffic. This is the perfect place for lunch while strolling and shopping. The service is quick and food reliable - we have eaten here many times. read more
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