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I love the hotel - but... the Li Galli restaurant... was incredibly disappointed. This was by far the worst Michelin star restaurant i've been to. The whole experience was long to the point of tiring. Our dinner reservation was at 7:30 when the restaurant first opened and we were one of the earlier guests when the place was empty. The place is small - I mean there are only 6-7 tables, so I really don't know why the entire thing felt miserable. The first course (usually a palate cleanser) didn't start until past 8 PM. We didn't have dessert until 10:40 PM. It was just painstakingly long as we were just waiting majority of the time (and just munching on bread). Wine was mediocre. Servers are the same hotel employees you find up at the pool, breakfast area. I think this place tries to have eclectic dishes and presentation looks great, but flavor falls short. We had one dish that was roasted spaghetti and it was burnt (not to mention it was served at 9 PM! like the pasta had charred parts visibly seen! We had been to several Michelin star restaurants in Italy and this unfortunately was the worst. Another dish which served gnocchi - i couldn't eat past 1-2 helpings b/c it just was overwhelmingly salty and dense. Usually with the tasting menu - you lose track of time, b/c you're enjoying the food and the experience - but I couldn't enjoy anything. The only thing I can comment on a positive note was the patisserie - the monopoly board game was fantastic, and the servers were kind to give us a congratulatory chocolate dessert - but unfortunately we were so full and tired (all we wanted to do at this point was sleep). We asked them to pack it up and go, and when we left we thought the box they gave us was our dessert- but it turned out to be just something for the next day for breakfast - so we ended up with NONE of our dessert. IT was now past 11 PM - and we were too tired to even bother to go back downstairs and ask for our dessert and called it a night. There was another couple who had the exact same menu as us who were seated later at least half an hour later, who were served much quicker than us (their dinner probably lasted 2.5 hours!). We were seated near the window and near the back - so not sure if that factored into the fact that our service was going at snail's pace Save your money and eat upstairs at the pool restaurant - they have much better food (e.g. oysters, lemon pasta, calamari) at much better price and they're faster with service too.
This is absolutely my favorite restaurant in Positano. If you come to Positano and miss a meal at Li Galli located in the Villa Franco Hotel, you have missed a real treat! And you know when the locals suggest a place, it has to be one of the best places in town and this came to me as a reccomednation. The restaurant itself is small, elegant and beautiful with views overlooking the Mediterranean. This is a true "foodie" restaurant in so much that the ingredients change day to day so the menu is ever evolving, the wine list is extensive and they even have a TV screen at one end of the room where you can watch your food being prepared. We went to celebrate a special occasion. We were warmly greeted at the door and shown to a table in the center of the room. It doesn't matter where you sit as there are only about 10 tables in the place and the views and experience are superb in all of them! Our dinner began with a complimentary "amuse bouche" which was a mini parfait with ricotta cheese, grapefruit and some crunchies on the bottom. Next up I had the tuna tartar with mango which was very fresh and unique as it had these "rice crumbles" on top which added a bit of crunch to the preparation. And the presentation? Stunning. Other choices at our table included a firs gras e Mela verde For my entree I went with the veal and mushrooms and shared a bit of my friend's scallops. Both dishes were so artfully prepared they melted in your mouth. My friend had the kobe filet which was perfectly prepared, And for dessert? Check out the sugar sphere which was filled with some type of custard and was absolutely delicious. My friend had the gorgonzola cheese and pear dessert which was also just lovely. The pics I've posted really don't do the food justice. Dinner for 4 ran about 400 euros but that included drinks as well as wine and multitude of courses so we all thought it was a reasonable price for the overall experience. And this restaurant was so nice to us, they took us on a tour of their rooftop deck which overlooks Positano and given there was a harvest moon, the views were incredible. A special thank you to Franco and the rest of the team at Li Galli Restaurant for making our special evening just perfect. And here's a tip- if you are staying in Positano and don't want to walk to the Li Galli, they provide a free shuttle service to and from the restaurant so be sure to call as while it is close, given the roads are all one way, it's hard to find (at least for this girl!) This is a must visit in Positano!
Dining at La Galli was incredible. This was by far the best restaurant we dined in while in Positano (and we dined at two of the Michelin star restaurants while there), and one of the top three dining experiences I have had. The restaurant is in Hotel Villa Franca on the main floor. From the plates, vases, chandeliers, ice buckets, staff attire, you name it, no detail was overlooked, and it is beautifully decorated, as is the hotel. We dined here twice. The first night we ordered from the tasting menu. There is a larger tasting menu with champagne and a few extra courses, as well as several options for a four-course tasting. (A meat heavy, seafood heavy, and vegetarian option.) They didn't bat an eye when we asked if we could order two different four-course tastings, and all eight of the dishes were delicious. The four-course tasting (as well as the a la carte dinner later in the week) came with a gorgeous 7 piece amuse bouche, an olive-oil tasting, and a dessert cart. It was a ton of food and all amazing. The second time here we didn't want as much food so we ordered a few of our favorites from the tasting menu a la carte and they were just as delicious. The sommelier was right on point and turned us on a few reasonably priced bottles to search for at home. The staff was really wonderful and showed an incredible amount of grace to a couple of difficult patrons who thought dining in a nice restaurant meant they didn't need manners. This is a fairly small restaurant so if you want one of the four tables directly in front of the water, you need to make a reservation. The dress code is "smart casual" and men aren't allowed in wearing shorts. This place is also pretty bougie so I felt appropriately dressed in a nice dress and heels. Can't recommend this place enough and will be back the next time we are in Positano
This place was pretty freaking awesome, NGL. Not quite sure how to describe it but it was kinda like a Balenciaga fashion show meets Michelin star restaurant... The vibe was ultra modern, staff was in all black clothing and the food was creative yet delicious! It's not cheap but there's Views for days and I'd totally recommend. read more
The veggie review! Food: Instead of the tasting menu we opted for ala carte and tried the same dishes. The amuse-bouche and the breads were incredible The eggplant parmigiana was amazing! The sweet onion ravioli was good too. I expected a lot more from the lemon ravioli, and it didn't deliver. The dessert- chocolate all the way was fun but too much to eat, and didn't go with the meal as a good ending. Felt disjoint. The thank you treats in the end actually spoilt the whole feel of the meal, would have been good without it Ambience: Very small restaurant with full views of the sea and sunset, can't complain Service: For a fancy place like this one, I would expect the service to be more top notch. But when one of the servers accidentally broke a breadstick, that wasn't replaced or picked up. The table was wiped down with a wet cloth leaving drop marks. I would think that's tardy for such a place and cost of a meal. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I love the hotel - but... the Li Galli restaurant... was incredibly disappointed. This was by far the worst Michelin star restaurant i've been to. The whole experience was long to the point of tiring. Our dinner reservation was at 7:30 when the restaurant first opened and we were one of the earlier guests when the place was empty. The place is small - I mean there are only 6-7 tables, so I really don't know why the entire thing felt miserable. The first course (usually a palate cleanser) didn't start until past 8 PM. We didn't have dessert until 10:40 PM. It was just painstakingly long as we were just waiting majority of the time (and just munching on bread). Wine was mediocre. Servers are the same hotel employees you find up at the pool, breakfast area. I think this place tries to have eclectic dishes and presentation looks great, but flavor falls short. We had one dish that was roasted spaghetti and it was burnt (not to mention it was served at 9 PM! like the pasta had charred parts visibly seen! We had been to several Michelin star restaurants in Italy and this unfortunately was the worst. Another dish which served gnocchi - i couldn't eat past 1-2 helpings b/c it just was overwhelmingly salty and dense. Usually with the tasting menu - you lose track of time, b/c you're enjoying the food and the experience - but I couldn't enjoy anything. The only thing I can comment on a positive note was the patisserie - the monopoly board game was fantastic, and the servers were kind to give us a congratulatory chocolate dessert - but unfortunately we were so full and tired (all we wanted to do at this point was sleep). We asked them to pack it up and go, and when we left we thought the box they gave us was our dessert- but it turned out to be just something for the next day for breakfast - so we ended up with NONE of our dessert. IT was now past 11 PM - and we were too tired to even bother to go back downstairs and ask for our dessert and called it a night. There was another couple who had the exact same menu as us who were seated later at least half an hour later, who were served much quicker than us (their dinner probably lasted 2.5 hours!). We were seated near the window and near the back - so not sure if that factored into the fact that our service was going at snail's pace Save your money and eat upstairs at the pool restaurant - they have much better food (e.g. oysters, lemon pasta, calamari) at much better price and they're faster with service too. read more
This is absolutely my favorite restaurant in Positano. If you come to Positano and miss a meal at Li Galli located in the Villa Franco Hotel, you have missed a real treat! And you know when the locals suggest a place, it has to be one of the best places in town and this came to me as a reccomednation. The restaurant itself is small, elegant and beautiful with views overlooking the Mediterranean. This is a true "foodie" restaurant in so much that the ingredients change day to day so the menu is ever evolving, the wine list is extensive and they even have a TV screen at one end of the room where you can watch your food being prepared. We went to celebrate a special occasion. We were warmly greeted at the door and shown to a table in the center of the room. It doesn't matter where you sit as there are only about 10 tables in the place and the views and experience are superb in all of them! Our dinner began with a complimentary "amuse bouche" which was a mini parfait with ricotta cheese, grapefruit and some crunchies on the bottom. Next up I had the tuna tartar with mango which was very fresh and unique as it had these "rice crumbles" on top which added a bit of crunch to the preparation. And the presentation? Stunning. Other choices at our table included a firs gras e Mela verde For my entree I went with the veal and mushrooms and shared a bit of my friend's scallops. Both dishes were so artfully prepared they melted in your mouth. My friend had the kobe filet which was perfectly prepared, And for dessert? Check out the sugar sphere which was filled with some type of custard and was absolutely delicious. My friend had the gorgonzola cheese and pear dessert which was also just lovely. The pics I've posted really don't do the food justice. Dinner for 4 ran about 400 euros but that included drinks as well as wine and multitude of courses so we all thought it was a reasonable price for the overall experience. And this restaurant was so nice to us, they took us on a tour of their rooftop deck which overlooks Positano and given there was a harvest moon, the views were incredible. A special thank you to Franco and the rest of the team at Li Galli Restaurant for making our special evening just perfect. And here's a tip- if you are staying in Positano and don't want to walk to the Li Galli, they provide a free shuttle service to and from the restaurant so be sure to call as while it is close, given the roads are all one way, it's hard to find (at least for this girl!) This is a must visit in Positano! read more
7 years ago
Dining at La Galli was incredible. This was by far the best restaurant we dined in while in Positano (and we dined at two of the Michelin star restaurants while there), and one of the top three dining experiences I have had. The restaurant is in Hotel Villa Franca on the main floor. From the plates, vases, chandeliers, ice buckets, staff attire, you name it, no detail was overlooked, and it is beautifully decorated, as is the hotel. We dined here twice. The first night we ordered from the tasting menu. There is a larger tasting menu with champagne and a few extra courses, as well as several options for a four-course tasting. (A meat heavy, seafood heavy, and vegetarian option.) They didn't bat an eye when we asked if we could order two different four-course tastings, and all eight of the dishes were delicious. The four-course tasting (as well as the a la carte dinner later in the week) came with a gorgeous 7 piece amuse bouche, an olive-oil tasting, and a dessert cart. It was a ton of food and all amazing. The second time here we didn't want as much food so we ordered a few of our favorites from the tasting menu a la carte and they were just as delicious. The sommelier was right on point and turned us on a few reasonably priced bottles to search for at home. The staff was really wonderful and showed an incredible amount of grace to a couple of difficult patrons who thought dining in a nice restaurant meant they didn't need manners. This is a fairly small restaurant so if you want one of the four tables directly in front of the water, you need to make a reservation. The dress code is "smart casual" and men aren't allowed in wearing shorts. This place is also pretty bougie so I felt appropriately dressed in a nice dress and heels. Can't recommend this place enough and will be back the next time we are in Positano read more
8 years ago
Simply amazing! Great food, service and views! I had a 5 course meal with the best view! Portions were small but very delicious!!!! Definitely recommend!! read more
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We dined here our first night and kept coming back due to the great service and extraordinary food. Giovani took great care to accommodate our particulars with such grace and patience. I believe he actually turned the music down by our table three times (my musician quirk), and kept a sense of humor. We rarely send compliments to the chef, but here we were simply moved to. Her version of baked fish fillet with potatoes was pure genius! Picture a tender bass fillet in a lemon/wine sauce prepared with a blanket of over-lapped ever-thinly sliced potatoes, baked to a perfect golden crisp. The potato covering insuring a delicate, moist fillet, sealing in a splendor of seasoning. This was real food with real portions -- not teaser-Michelin-style. As memorable as Positano dining was during our entire one week stay, Li Galli, menu, romantic sunset ocean views and extraordinary service was a real stand-out. [btw, the shuttle bus stop is nearby so it was an effortless uphill jaunt] read more
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