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The hype for La Sponda is very high. Every instagram reel, post, blog says to go here. And I'm happy to report, IT REALLY IS AMAZING. I couldn't find a table for weeks and then while we were already in Positano, we saw something open at 10pm the following day. Even when we got there, it still have a very cool vibe with the lights dimmed, and tons of style. We didn't see a view but honestly it didn't even matter. The service at the beginning of the meal was a bit off but it really picked up and made us feel like we were royalty. The food itself and drinks were all so delicious and some of the best bites we had in Italy. Pastas cooked perfectly, veggies with so much flavor and desserts that were awesome. Its pricy but if you can make it work, this is worth it.
Every recognition is very well deserved let's just say that. From the gorgeous views to the intimate live music serenading each table, this place is astoundingly. Every single bite was filled with endless flavor and a memorable savoriness that makes my mouth water at just the thought of the meal. There is a $160 minimum per person that was not indicated so keep that in mind.
We dined here one evening last summer and it was absolutely divine! Our vacation to Italy was wonderful, but the one thing we couldn't change was that we were just so HOT everywhere we went. Dinner on the terrace at La Sponda was maybe the only meal that my husband didn't sweat through. The view was spectacular, but it was the breeze that was the real winner! The ambiance was very romantic and the food and service were both exceptional. I would also recommend having a drink at Aldo's or the Don't Worry Bar before dinner.
Shocked that la sponda received 1 Michelin star. This is the worst Michelin restaurant I've ever dined at. The ambience: 5 stars. The decor and view were beautiful. There were also two musicians who went around to each table, singing and playing guitar. This was the most redeeming factor. The service: 2 stars. We started dinner at the Don't Worry Bar. We were told to leave our drinks, as our waiter would bring them to the table. However, our drinks never arrived. We had to re-order them and were charged twice. Several times our water cups were empty. We ordered sparkling water and received still water. It felt as though we were at an under-staffed restaurant. The food: 3 stars. Even if the food was half price, I still would not come back. Everything came out cold. We saw our food sitting ready for five minutes before it was brought over. We ordered the spaghetti and the ravioli. We also ordered the veal and red snapper. Nothing amazed me. The taste was plain. The food was not even plated beautifully. Our homemade spaghetti is better We didn't order dessert but did receive complimentary sweet bites. One out of three of them was great. I took one bite of the chocolate and couldn't finish it. It tasted like I had bitten into a Johnny walker. Next to us, I could hear another couple with the same remarks as us. La sponda is such a beautiful place, but I'd come here just for a drink and not the food. Save your money.
You definitely need a reservation for this spot. Service was great, food was great, and the view and ambiance was great as well. I wouldn't say the food + experience was incredible enough to warrant 5 stars - but a solid 4!!! I think it's probably accurately priced - but still did feel a little bit pricey in terms of cocktails and starters. For example our caprese salad was $30. Anyways - an enjoyable experience and tasty meal!
The food was ok, my wife ordered some oysters and these were definitely fresh and could not be any better. We ordered the risotto and had the waiter split it for us since we didn't want to order and appetizers instead ordered a main and shared it, well they charge you an additional 20% just to split the dish, just be aware of this, risotto was undercooked and was really soupy, when asked they didn't really say why. So still ended up paying for it. The beef tortellini with black truffle was decent, nothing to write home about, my partner ordered a white truffle dish and she said this was spectacular. We had the chocolate souffle and that was ok as well, nothing amazing, Gary danko would have put their soufflé to shame. We did get some complimentary taster and a lemon base alcohol drink. Service was great, always had a wait staff come by taking used plates and repouring water etc etc. Ambiance was amazing, after all you are in Positano... if they fail on that then you know the place flops! For almost €400 I don't know if the portions and unique flavors really did it for me. I'd probably skip this place if ever I'm back in Positano.
I dined here for lunch. It was just as amazing as I had hoped it would be. Of course as everywhere I went on the Amalfi coast, the service was outstanding. The view was perfect. I requested a table outside and it did not disappoint! The food was amazing as well. I would highly recommend La Sponda if you are looking for a restaurant in Positano. I believe they book up quick during the peak season so you should make reservations ahead of time.
Ambience is 20/10. Highly recommend going there early and having a drink and seeing the views of Positano and sunset. It is breath taking and very romantic. Service was amazing. Every dish that was brought out was very tasteful and savory. Seated tuna was cooked to perfection. Don't order dessert because they give you complementary dessert at the end. Restaurant is lit by 400+candles.
8 years ago
What can we say about this Michelin Star restaurant. Wow wow wow. Their ever changing menu offers an incredible dining experience with breathtaking views of the bay. The waiters were wonderful but I have to mention how extraordinary the sommelier was. We were looking at a bottle of Brunello when he advised that we try a different one slightly more expensive but a better bang for our buck. Cheers to him and all the staff at La Sponda. read more
7 years ago
Located inside Le Sirenuse with a gorgeous viewpoint, there's no doubt this place is probably one of the most posh restaurants in town. With that in mind, expect to splurge. Here's my concise review: 1. Location and Ambiance: One of the most romantic restaurants in Positano. We were greeted nicely by the maître d'hôtel and led us to our table. Since the reservation was to celebrate our anniversary, we got primo table overlooking the water. 2. Wine and Libations: A lady had a cart of Champagne/Prosecco and if you want other aperitifs she will take your order. Great selections of wine (to be expected) some fairly reasonable and some are $$$. Like I said, expect to splurge. Our wine glasses were promptly refilled. 3. Food: We started off with zuppetta di cozze e vongole. The mussels and clams were fresh and seasoned very nicely. I ordered linguine alla putanesca *insert chef's kiss here*, and my husband ordered their ravioli special with ricotta and buffalo mozzarella filling in tomato and basil sauce. As expected, great dishes. The linguine was very flavorful with the right proportions of tomatoes, olives and capers. We ended our meal with 2 espressos and they brought a little dessert sample (small cookies topped with panna cotta). 4. Service: from start to finish the service was impeccable, very attentive. But then again you would expect that from such a place. 5. Cost: Pricey but not unreasonable considering where it is, the quality of food, and the service that you get. read more
9 years ago
7 years ago
Incredible food with an incredible view. Somewhat hard to get a table but lunch goes until 6pm so we had dinner at 5pm to eat while it was still light out. read more
I was on a cruise with my family, and we were coming to Positano for our second time. My dad had said he wanted to "have a nice lunch with a view overlooking the city"... I thought about how challenging this might be- navigating the inclines and declines of Positano with a hungry family of 6...so I turned to Yelp. Let me just tell you- this lunch may have been the highlight of our trip. We struggled to find the place (the story of our vacation, really)...but it was well worth the search. I had misread one of the reviews thinking the Prosecco they serve at the beginning of the meal was free- but it wasn't... oops. Expensive mistake. Regardless, it was delicious. Every single appetizer, entree and dessert we ordered was AMAZING. The bottle of red wine we had was delicious. The only thing that was better than the food was the atmosphere. An elegant, yet casual patio- overlooking the whole city. The service was outstanding. As someone else mentioned, the price reflects the food and service- so not a place to go on a budget. But so worth it if you can swing the bill. My hard to please restauranteur dad was very impressed- and my whole family talked about this lunch for the rest of the trip. Thanks yelp for a great international find! read more
4 years ago
11 years ago
We truly enjoyed our dining experience at the 1 star Michelin rated La Sponda. We wanted a memorable dinner on our last night of our honeymoon in Positano...and La Sponda delivered all across the board. Ambiance - gorgeous views of bay of Positano. We enjoyed a cocktail at the Oyster Bar while waiting for our 8pm reso. Service - expected of a Michelin rated restaurant. Managers, Somm and Servers are all very knowledgeable about the food and are attentive without being intrusive. Food - We both enjoyed the tasting menu with wine pairings. All dishes were a nice balance of seafood and meat; wines were perfectly paired by the somm. Live music which added to the beautiful evening. Great choice for our final dinner in Positano! read more
13 years ago
The food and service at the restaurant here are probably the #1 place we ate while in Positano. They constantly went unmatched and it was probably unfair that the standards were set this high for the rest of our time there, but, we do not regret it. Food, service, atmosphere are all TOP of the notch. This restaurant should be Michelin Star rated. Please do yourself a favor and go. And, remember that price here definitely reflects the level of service. Enjoy! read more
11 years ago
This is by far one of my favorite hotels in the world!!! We are greeted upon our arrival kindly and were given a tour around our breathtakingly stunning room. There's a beautiful view and easy access to the beach and restaurants. Our bathroom had awesome amenities and was white marble, double sinks, separate, luxurious bath and shower. The staff is ever so pleasing with any request you may have, and their restaurants and bars are top shelf. Breakfast alone has the best view and the food is delicious. If you're in Positano, and you can swing it (it's not cheap!) please stay here- I promise you- it's worth it!!! read more
8 years ago
The best view of Positano, from Positano.. Go down to the pool bar and get the Le Sirenuse cocktail, which beautifully combines gin and champagne with the legendary lemons of the Amalfi Coast! Cheers! read more
8 years ago
5 stars for service and view. Food portions were small, but everything was on point. We ordered amberjack carpaccio, spaghetti with clams, beef filet with crispy salad, and tiramisu. I have high standards for meats and I'm wary of ordering meat in Italy since most of the time it's over-cooked. The beef filet we got was cooked perfectly medium rare. I had to salt and pepper to taste, but I was very happy to eat quality meat. The spaghetti with clams had lots of clams for its size and was super buttery. Tiramisu was pretty standard. We closed out the meal with chilled lemoncello. read more
9 years ago
We love this restaurant!! My most favorite restaurant in Italy!!! Love fresh pasta and lemon!! Owners were nice. Chef wanted to know how good our meal was!!! I will also post a photo! Love this city! Love the Amalfi coat and we will be back!! read more
9 years ago
9 years ago
Superb service with amazing views on the balcony! Prices are a bit steep compared to the other Almafi Coast restaurants. Came here for their champagne & oyster/clams (the best I've had ever!) bar during sunset. Would recommend you do that and get dinner at one of the other restaurants in town. read more
10 years ago
9 years ago
Amazing location right in the middle of the town and the views are extraordinary. If you were traveling to Positano this is the hotel you definitely want to stay at. This service is spectacular, they go out of your way to accommodate you and they even remember your name. There's Michelin star restaurant that has a beautiful romantic ambience. You will need to book in advance on the high season. The champagne Oyster bar is a great place to go for a nice cocktail before dinner, it has a live DJ that plays great lounge chill music, stunning on the patio. They provide a calendar with free excursions and activities to do that are interesting. read more
10 years ago
10 years ago
From the moment we were seated for lunch, to the very end, this has to have been one of the best experiences I have ever had, top notch service by local Italian sommelier and staff, and exemplary food, paired with excellent wine recommendations, enhanced ten fold by the incredibly amazing view of Positano, made this experience an incredible one. While I am sure a lot of their food changes, I can recommend the ravioli and the seafood pasta, both of which were incredible. It doesn't get any better than this. read more
7 years ago
11 years ago
La Sponda is a Michelin star awarded restaurant in Positano located on the third floor of Le Sirenuse hotel. The chef has worked for Alain Ducasse in Paris and ... in Macao. We came to La Sponda on a Friday night in July having made reservations a week in advance for 8pm. The restaurant itself is beautiful. They boast having 400 candles and they just might. Lanterns from the ceiling and the table also provide additional soft lighting. There are bountiful flowers and ivy on the walls and the tables are set in white with colorful glasses. The setting is open and airy with spectacular views of the sea and the multi-colored houses and buildings built on the mountain side. The view is spectacular. The service is equally impeccable - extremely warm, highly attentive and proud of the restaurant and setting. They also have two musicians playing beautifully and surprisingly they were not at all obtrusive when they eventually came by our table at the end of the night. This was something I was slightly concerned about given some of the other reviews. The staff here knows they've got something great and our proud without and aires. When we arrived the maiter dei had a purse holder for my wife - and many ready to supply other diners as they entered. We opted for the 120 euro six course tasting menu. In actuality it is more courses than that given the amount of 'extras'. Every single dish served was immaculately presented. Here is what we had: - Glass of spumunti (Italian sparkling wine) - crisp - Crispy breadsticks with olive oil - Amuse: A lightly fried tart with a caper olive and light white tapenade - light - Amuse: Anchovies with a green gelee - wasn't a fan - Amuse: Fresh raw vegetables with a yogurt dipping sauce - light and yummy - 1st course: Mackeral with a fried potato with minced mackeral inside - fresh and flavorful - 1st course: Warm vegetables with truffle - amazing and one of my favorite dishes. The vegetables were warm but still crisp - Bread: The bread was phenomenal. The local and wheat pieces were soft inside with a perfect crust and the olive and baguette were also excellent. The local and wheat were some of the best I've had in awhile - Wine: The wine list here is awesome but even their wines by the glass we're excellent with a lot of choices. I had light but complex white from Abruzzo and then a Brunelo later. Kudos again to the service as even with the wines by the glass they let you taste it. The wine glasses were also lovely - Virgin Cocktail - my wife is pregnant but was able to order from a long list of virgin cocktails and settled on s delicious and fresh Mango Guava mocktail - 2nd Course: Scampi soup - very tasty much like a light bisque - 3rd Course: fettuccine with clams - so good - essentially the best pasta vongole you will have - 4th Course: John Dory grilled fish with vegtables - super fresh and flavorful - 5th Course: Veal with vegetables. Super tender even though my wife wanted it cooked a little more through. One of our waiters played the dish at our table - Pre desert peach and lemon - I don't know exactly what this was but it was great - Desert chocolate cake in milk sauce - also very tasty although I liked the pre desert a little more - Small cookies including a chocolate a marshmallow and a cheesecake gelee served with a glass of limoncello. These profiteroles were all excellent even though I was stuffed at this point The price at the end of the night was 300 euro. Not cheap but the restaurant is worth it given the views, service and food quality and presentation. If you have the opportunity to do a 'nice dinner' with your date - you can't go wrong. read more
8 years ago
12 years ago
Amalfi aficionados claim Le Sirenuse makes Positano. Well La Sponda makes Le Sirenuse. The hotel is not as glorious as nearby San Pietro in my opinion. But the food - there's no competition. Amazing meal. Our favorite restaurant on the Amalfi Coast. We started with summer vegetables with truffles. Followed by crayfish linguine and truffled macaroni. Both the pasta dishes were to die for. The blue lobster with olive oil is a staple at La Sponda and keeps diners coming back. I only have great things to say about this restaurant. The view, the service and the incredible food will keep us coming back. read more
15 years ago
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7 years ago
Beautiful hotel, amazing atmosphere and top notch services! I wish I could wake up everyday to this amazing view. Pricey but definitely worth every penny. read more
8 years ago
10 years ago
Beautiful amazing hotel. Top 10 hotels in the world so the Internet and people say. Be prepared to pay too price, however the views and atmosphere make up for it ! read more
9 years ago
A beautiful dining experience! Service and view are both incredible. Our meal was perfect and the chef sends out many free items including an appetizer, cookies, and limoncello! read more
8 years ago
9 years ago
The most beautiful restaurant I have ever been in. The decor and views are stunning. Almost all of the food was amazing. They passed around a fried catfish in lemon sauce that was amazing. Best cannoli I had in Italy as well. My lobster pasta was a little fishy. My boyfriend got the lamb chop and it was fantastic. read more
10 years ago
We stayed at Le Sirenuse so we decided to eat at 1-Michelin-starred La Sponda. We came from the oyster bar of the hotel so we thought we were not going to eat so much but we were wrong because every plate that passed by looked so good. We were seated right away and the service from the beginning is on point! We ordered our drinks right away as we already know what we want to order. We ordered a hors d'oeuvre, primi and entrées for each of us. I totally did not jot down the names of the dishes but the restaurant's menu changes. I believe we had sort of tuna tartine which was refreshing, light yet scrumptious. For primi, I believe it was spaghetti with clams and lobster. The pasta was cooked al dente and the seafood was just sweet and leaves you wanting for more. For the entrées, I got the sea bass (of course!) and I forgot what my hubby ordered but he finished it. The sea bass came with medley of veggies including my favorite, flash fried squash blossoms! The bass had crispy skin and it was flaky fresh - they poured some type of accompaniment for it and it complemented the fish perfectly. I feel so bad that I don't have the exact names for the dishes but that shows you how excited I was of my dishes that I forgot to take a picture of the menu and noted the stuff I ate! We were so full at that point to even have dessert so we just finished our bottle of wine and chatted with our neighboring table - they're from LA! Overall, the experience at La Sponda was a memorable one. We are definitely going to go back and will recommend this restaurant to anyone that visits Positano even if you're not staying at Le Sirenuse!! read more
11 years ago
11 years ago
Quite nice. If you like the 1980s, and enjoy having your water glass topped up every single time you take a sip. The food was much better than we feared it was going to be, though generally not that good (the seafood spaghettoni was, exceptionally, delicious) and certainly not worth the high price. Good wine list. Nice view and great bougainvillea growing inside the restaurant around its vaulted ceiling. At one point the guitar and mandolin playing pair of musicians - who played loudly all evening, including 4 bouts of Happy Birthday and two of Here Comes The Bride - played the Curb Your Enthusiasm theme music and the layers of (surely unintentional) irony were delightful. A memorable evening, but not one we would want to repeat. read more
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Via Corso Colombo 30
84017 Positano
Italy
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