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We only ordered appetizers at first since we weren't sure what to expect, but we were pleasantly…read moresurprised--the food was actually very good. The only downside was the slow service. We understand that Italy has a more relaxed pace than the U.S., but it would've been nice if someone checked in on us occasionally for drink refills or to see if we needed anything. That said, we still enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend the restaurant--especially for the views, which are worth it on their own.

Good food. Good ambiance…read more Here's the issue - the first time they brought my parmigiana, it was frozen. Like I took a bite out of it, and it was cold and crunchy (like frozen). I asked, they said no it was not meant to be cold, and promptly brought me a new warm one. Which tasted good. But then ... the check comes and they charged full price for everything. Like they didn't even knock off the cover for the mistake they made. I didn't ask if they would discount the meal because I shouldn't have to. A high quality restaurant would have done it without putting me in the awkward position of having to ask. They would have just done it because serving a frozen dish is just kind of embarrassing ... especially on the Amalfi coast where they take so much pride in the quality of their cuisine. Anyway, I just paid the bill and walked out. Poor etiquette on their part ... you should not put your customers in the position of having to ask. Just do what's right up front.

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Lemon sponge cake, a must try

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Il Pirata

4.1(75 reviews)

We actually ended up staying in Praiano and including Amalfi Coast in r itinerary b/c I really…read morewanted to eat at this restaurant built into a cave and sitting on the cliffs of the water. Well, it wasn't worth building a trip around it, but we did really love Amalfi Coast so in the end it worked out. As for this restaurant, I wouldn't go for dinner. Food just isn't very good. If ur in the area already (not spending crazy $ to take a water taxi or drive a distance), stop by for a cocktail. Having a drink here is worth it if you're nearby so would definitely recommend that. The bar is the only portion that's part of the cave and truly, many places along Praiano and neighboring areas r built into the cliff so it's not all that special. Unless you're arriving via water taxi, the walk to this place is a lot so wear shoes that u love to hike in-lol. We paid an additional 15Euro/pp to have VIP seating right along the water. Not worth it. U could easily sit on the patio and have equal views and experience. One of the nice things about Europe is often that they don't rush u as much as US restaurants. Not here. They were ready to grab r order immediately and when we asked to start with a drink and appetizer then order in a bit, they told us they had to put in r complete order at 1 time. Seems odd since they were able to add drinks as needed, but whatevs. The linguini with anchovy (it was more of an essence) was amazing! Would totally recommend it and we don't even like anchovies. However, everything else was meh to bad. The lamb ribs were a pile of fat and not good. The filet was really overcooked so rough to eat. The tagliatelle with ragu had almost no meat in it. Probably spent $100usd pp without alcohol and would definitely not recommend for dinner. *Tip - if you're walking back up that huge hill after drinks/dinner, stop off at the hotel just above Il Pirate and have a cocktail or dessert there. They have an elevator that will take u up to the top street that u can use if you're either a guest or dining there. I promise u it's worth the $ for the ride.

Il Pirata was a recommendation from a family member who visited Praiano, so we had to check it out…read morewhen we stayed in Positano. Definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. It took a minute to find the restaurant because you have to walk down a lot of stairs to get to the bottom of the mountain (like most places along the Amalfi Coast). The food was AMAZING -- one of the best meals when we were in Italy! I had the pasta with anchovies at the recommendation of our server; I'm not an anchovies gal, but this was DELICIOUS. The ricotta and pear cheesecake was also one of the best that I've had. Would highly recommend. And of course, the views are amazing!

Inside area

Tortino Ricotta e Pere (~€9)

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Bar tables

Che Bonta

4.5(49 reviews)

0.4 km

Just insane. There is not much to write here. The pizza tells a story words fail to express…read more An open kitchen offers a glimpse into the home of a chef pouring a love as hot as the oven that chars the crust. They weren't busy, so they went 50/50 on a pie for me. One had sausage, one with some eggplant and mushroom. Both were perfected. A creamy sauce melted along side the sausage. The crispy eggplant atop the other half had a lovely little crisp that gave texture to a crust of pillowy proportions. To end it all with a lovely shot of espresso and good conversation with the server was more than i couldve ever needed after such a religious experience. Come hungry, come happy. Leave full, leave fulfilled. A truly spiritual experience watching a pizza so perfect crafted up close and personal. Then, fresh out of the oven to enjoy it. Food is intimate. And this? This is as sensual as it gets, baby

Stumbled upon Che Bonta after a nice long walk and we were starving! We chose a Margherita pizza…read moreand a marinara pizza. Both were fantastic!! The thing I love about Italy, is that you can eat almost an entire pizza and NOT get heartburn because the ingredients are so so fresh & pure. Absolutely loved this meal!!

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View from my seat.

Hosteria il Pino

4.6(26 reviews)

0.4 km

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Ristorante IL Pino is a must-go restaurant in Praiano. It is a smaller family owned business with…read moresome wonderful views of the Praiano coast. Because of the size, there is energy from the staff and customers who seem to know what they are in for. The service was excellent with staff constantly roaming around. And of course the old guy mentioned in many reviews who is the Grandpa. He floats from one table to the next making sure everyone is having a great time, and enjoying their food. Our food was delicious and filling. They also had an excellent wine selection. Desserts were definitely satisfying. I do not know how my wife and I finished it all, though it was tasty.

Fantastic southern Italian cuisine focusing on traditional offerings…read more Smaller setting with bright décor and a small bar area. We were promptly seated and ordered some of the local white wine which is always great and super inexpensive. We split a few antipasti including a misto which had, among other offerings, fried zucchini flowers and crispy calamari, all were great. I selected the gnocchi which came with a light cheese sauce that accented the fresh spinach pasta. be advised that service, like most southern Italian locations will be slower, but that is part of the charm, you won't be rushed. Also be prepared to be sung to by the owner's father who loves to entrain the guests. Yhey have a free courtesy car if you are in Praiano.

View from our table

Pesto pasta - not our favorite

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4 pieces of cold ravioli.

La Moressa

4.3(51 reviews)

0.4 km

We went to La Moressa and it was very pretty. Big views. Nighttime. Fancy but I was allowed to be…read morethere, which I liked. My mom had the tuna. She said it was good, but not as raw as she prefers. My dad had the pasta and ate all of it, so I think that means it was very good. I personally filled up on bread. A lot of bread. No regrets. The staff was kind and very attentive, especially with me. They were patient, warm, and made us feel comfortable the whole time. Good food, beautiful place, nice people. I approve.

Wonderful service with out of this world pizza, pasta, and seafood and a heavenly view. We did the…read moreNostrana pie 10 out of 10, the La Moressa Spaghetti - 10 out of 10, and the Paccheri pasta with provolone del monaco and truffle butter - 10 out of 10. Highly recommend this amazing place.

Tiramisu

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Limoncello Spritz

Kasai

4.5(96 reviews)

0.1 km

Booked a reservation here based on online reviews and r glad we went. Located just around the…read morecorner from r rental in Praiano during r recent trip to Amalfi Coast. Cute decor that makes u feel like you're dining on the coast in Italy. Although they have outdoor seating and it's highlighted in most pics, we preferred sitting inside next to the open double door as it was more comfortable and not as much road noise. (There's a road between the outside dining and the restaurant) that frequently has cars & motorcycles going by. Bread was tasty & they brought sampler of sundried tomato w/cheese on skewer for each of us as part of their cover charge. We asked if they could make us a salad (b/c they didn't have one on the menu) and got a bowl of butter lettuce-lol. It doesn't seem veggies or salad is much of a thing in Italy b/c this happened at a couple restaurants. Tortellini appetizer was good. Tagliolini Tartufo was excellent and had generous amount of truffle shavings. Veal was pretty good. Rabbit (?- maybe it was lamb- can't recall) was not good- made with an Asian flavoring and NOT good. We were satisfied with service and would recommend to others if you're in the area. Spent about $75usd per person without alcohol.

Amazing! Loved it. We did not have reservations but only 10 min wait. Really delish. Got the…read moretagliolini pasta with truffle, YUM. Also had the tiramisu

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Tiramisu

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Outside seating

Trattoria San Gennaro

4.3(51 reviews)

This isn't lunch with a view, this is the lunch with the view. One of those meals that itches at…read moreyour brain for eternity. Anybody can serve food with ambience. To offer a menu crafted to this precision on the side of cobalt seas and rolling hills is rare. A superb margherita pizza was built (literally and metaphorically) an airy crust that had a feathery interior hiding behind a crispy, thin exterior. Rich mozzarella offers a subtle hint to the acidity of the sauce that this is not the time to be sour. A perfect medley of italian history. Washed down with a sext limoncello spritz. Soft, sweet, a touch of sour behind bubbles. The pasta superb. Octopus had excellent texture with a rich tomato sauce absorbed by perfectly prepared pasta. Every bite just as flavorful as the last. How can every bite be the greatest ever? Trattoria san gennaro: a love story

The food was good. Just very good food, it came out hot and tasty. I usually salt and pepper my…read morepastas and didn't feel the need to do it this time and that's a first! The pizza was hot cheesy and flavorful. Service was fast and attentive. Very kind, good English speaking as we did not need to translate to order our food. The views from outside are breathtakingly beautiful the sun was setting so it was dreamy! The church bell kept going off right next door it was perfect actually. I enjoyed those chocolate chip muffins they brought out and the end, I'm going to order dessert next time.

Views!

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Hotel Alfonso A Mare

3.1(8 reviews)

0.9 km

Food was not good. & was expensive. Disappointing to say the least. I would recommend trying one of…read morethe other restaurants down there.

Wonderful beachside hotel. Very nice staff. Appreciated their friendly nature and caring style…read more Restaurant had an amazing view as we sat around the deck listening to music with our espressos and aqua minerale. Front desk very intelligent and kind. Won't dissapoint

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La Taverna del Leone

4.8(46 reviews)

2.8 km

The service was amazing, the chef and the staff were very accommodating. We did the tasting menu…read moreand got a lot of food. We were very pleased with our now

Loved this place! Several comments on the web recommended Taverna while staying in Positano and the…read morebest part is they have a car that can come pick you up. Giuseppe was super responsive, organized pick-up and drop-off for us and ended up being our server for the evening as well. The salad we had to start (with the avocados) was a very delicious start. We had a few pastas and a pizza all of which we enjoyed and the bottle of red recommended by Giuseppe was also another winner that I wish I could remember. If you find yourself planning an Amalfi trip, you should add Taverna Del Leone because you'll be very happy you did!

A gift from the chef in a heart

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Bar Del Sole

4.3(10 reviews)

Stopped for an early evening cocktail and snack at the recommendation of the driver who brought us…read moreto Praiano. There's a view of the water from the patio (it's across the street) and patio seemed to fill up even during off hours. Cocktails were tasty. Gelato was good. Service was meh. Pricing was high but as expected. Praiano is a pretty sleepy town so was glad there was a spot to stop off and have a drink.

We stepped into Bar Del Sole a little after eight am, the rain steady, and found a kind of comfort…read morethat didn't need much explaining. An espresso, a pistachio croissant, a bottle of sparkling water, and time to just sit. The staff didn't hover. They just let us be, like they somehow knew we needed the quiet. We watched the morning unfold through the open door, locals passing through, life moving gently around us. It wasn't fancy, just honest and good. The kind of place that makes you feel like you belong, even if you're just passing through.