Our best restaurant experience in positano! we ate here both nights. After wandering around the first night and receiving a recommendation from someone at the Sirenuse hotel to check out Max for some good pasta, we decided to give it a try. So happy we did. The bread basket alone was the first indicator - they had such an array of options and all of it was warm and fresh - the focaccia was literally the best I've ever had, it was oily and salty in itself, and so rich to snack on before the food arrived The mozzarella Caprese was so fresh and delicious. The tomatoes were perfectly ripe, the cheese was clearly fresh and highly quality. Only available in Italy like that for sure. I tried the sea bass the first night - amazing. Falls off the fork it's cooked so tenderly, and the lemon sauce, everything was perfect. The second night, i had the lasagna which was also incredible and so visually stunning, just this round pasta in layers of gooey cheese, meat and sauce. On the first night My friend had the seafood pasta wjicj she was raving about, on the second night she had the pasta trio which wasn't worth ordering. Everything else was seriously amazing and the prices weren't insane despite positano being the most expensive leg of the trip. Totally would come back. read more

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The restaurant is beautiful and the food was great. However the service was awful. The sommelier was very rude and spoke down to us. I'm not sure if I was due to the language barrier or because we were American. The whole dinner was very awkward and we did not feel welcome. read more

Max - Pasta trio - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

We loved it so much we ate there twice during our trip! All the seafood was so fresh and delicious! Homemade pastas were made to perfection. Very attentive service and romantic ambiance! Can't wait to go back next time we're in Positano! read more

We stopped here for diner in the middle of Oct. We didn't have a lot of time as our bus was leaving the area soon. .Some friends from our bus joined us after a bit and the manager made sure to get us taken care of quickly. Our visit was spectacular, delicious, fast and it really wasn't expensive considering the quality of everything. It was one of the very best meal I had while in Italy. read more

Max - A Seafood pasta dish - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

I'm sorry but Max is just another in the large collection of Positano spots that is pleasing to the eye but fails to deliver on the plate when it comes to originality or depth of flavor. Trust me, as I have already mentioned they are not alone. In my opinion Positano itself is without question unparalleled in scenic beauty and a fun place to play in the sea, but cannot be considered in any serious conversation of Italian eating destinations. It is baffling to me how a location with so much readily available seafood can offer such uninspired cuisine. Nice garden seating, friendly and professional wait staff but plates you could quite frankly find anywhere in America. One final note, if you're looking to sample the region's famous Delizia al Limone that was invented by Sal de Riso in Minori, don't make my mistake and try it here first thinking it's a good representation. Do however go to Minori for the REAL DEAL. read more

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This restaurant was the highlight of our trip on the Amalfi coast. Out of all the restaurants we have been to along the coast this was our favorite. My boyfriend ordered the lasagna which he believes is the best he's ever had! I had a bite of his lasagna and it was very good! I also enjoyed the antiques and art they have in the restaurant, it's almost like you're in a study. read more

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One of our friends recommended Max as the best meal he had in Positano so we had to check it out! While the restaurant doesn't offer a seaside view, the ambiance here is so lovely! We came for dinner and sat outside - the string lights rendered a soft glow to everything. Inside, there are beautiful art everywhere. For antipasto, we shared a sampler that included tempura shrimp, octopus prepared in two different ways and arancini. The octopus was excellent - very tender yet meaty! For my main, I had the lobster pasta per many of the other Yelp reviews. This was served with half of a whole lobster and homemade angel hair pasta tossed in tomatoes. The pasta was so delicate and changed my mind about angel hair pasta (all previously store brought) that I had before! Husband's really liked his steak. My dad got the mix of seafood dish that he raved about even the next day! Finally, I had the lemon mousse for dessert, which was so light and delicious. The service was wonderful. Our waiter recommended delicious wines that accompanied our dishes well. We felt quite welcome and had a great time here! read more

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Not as good as the hotel suggested. The food was average and very small portions. Do not go in hungry unless you're buying a lot of dishes. The meat on the shrimp was practically non existent. Very let down. Small portions, overpriced wine and some snobby waiters. read more

Max - Shrimp scampi - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Horrible service and rude won't seat us outside when we called before hand before we walked all the way down. The main older guy that seats you is very aggressive and demanding. Will not be back and do not recommend. It's all propaganda the food is comparable to Olive Garden or any commercial Italian. Don't fall for this. read more

Interesting restaurant in the heart of Positano. The food and service is fine, good but not great. Unfortunately it has become too touristy so the experience is not entirely pleasant. read more

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We had high hopes for Max's, but the service really missed the mark. We had a reservation for 8 and were seated right away, but no one took our drink order until the full group arrived. From there, things got confusing. One staff member started taking our order, only to be interrupted by another who abruptly inserted himself as the sommelier--despite the fact that we weren't ordering wine. He lingered at the table, took two food menus before we'd ordered (the restaurant was fairly empty so not sure why he did that) and made the whole experience feel tense and uncomfortable. To be honest, it felt like we were being talked down to for being American, which was disappointing. The food was decent once it finally arrived, and the inside of the restaurant is definitely unique--like dining in an art gallery--but the strange, dismissive service overshadowed everything read more

Always a great time at Max! Definitely a place to visit. Be sure to try the spicy lobster specials

Excellent food. Wine service was very poor. Impatient, bad attitude, served by a person who was obviously not trained and did not care. No respect for the wine as he spilled it on the table and subsequently no respect for his patron. Beautiful ambience spoiled by a distracted and uncaring wait staff. No one spoke to us or poured wine after the food was delivered. Review by a certified sommelier. read more

At the heart of Positano ! Delicious Ragu pasta, calamari at its best, apple tart recommend highly , ambience great with greenery and quaint patio no views read more

Came in with no reservation around 9:45pm and they sat us within 5mins. Quality food and even the manager takes all of the orders. I recommend getting the spaghetti pomodori and the white fish (branzino with lemon sauce). 10/10 experience !! Would come back read more

Max - White fish - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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Loved the food here! It was top notch for sure. The environment is a little subdued so you don't get the same personality you get at some other places, but for the food you can't go wrong. read more

Ristorante Max was a beautiful spot; it was hectic when we first arrived as it was pouring rain outside and we thought they might have had tables extra close together to account for extra inside guests who would have been eating outside (including us; too rainy to sit on the patio as we'd requested). No wait, we were sat immediately as we had a reservation (8:30 pm, I made this online about two months in advance). We ordered a delicious bottle of dry white wine from the Campania region, and were offered mini-pizzette bites from the chef (not great, a little dry), and bread. The food was all very good--eggplant/melanzane with parm was delicious and fresh, not too much cheese. The pasta sampler was about 50/50 for us--filled pastas were amazing, but the tagliatelle with zucchini didn't wow us, and the gnocchi (made with ricotta?) were too soft for our taste. But the seafood stew was delicious and huge--mussels, clams, octopus, and more, in the best broth I've maybe ever had. The crusty bread was great for dipping. We were so full we didn't get a dessert, but they all looked amazing as neighboring guests had them! The service was a little harried in the beginning but as the night went on, our servers were very helpful and kind. read more

Max - Seafood stew - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

So delicious!!! We stopped by without a reservation and luckily they had room for us. The staff was friendly and had great recommendations. Plus the food was outstanding! One of the best meals we had all trip. read more

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Been coming to this place for decades. Back in the day it was great. Now, the old owner skulks around in the back on his iPhone while the next generation --- skulks around on their iPhones. Orders a nice wine. Waiter mangled the cork so we had floaters. When I mentioned it he grabbed a metal funnel and "decanted" it. Well, not quite a felony but.... Food was uninspired. Several dishes seemed premade. Restaurant was hot as blazes which didn't help (yes, many restaurants in Positano do have AC. Overall...meh Time to move on. Try Casa Mele instead read more

We three really enjoyed our time at Max. It is a beautiful space and equally excellent service. Our meals and wine were top notch. Go, you will be happy. read more

On out last day at Positano. Our limo driver recommended us to max. Best food in Positano!! Even after eating at Michelin star restaurants like La Serra. read more

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Sub par service. Waiters condescending and aloof! Definitely prefer their regular customers over others! Very annoyed with any questions that were asked and that we didn't speak Italian! Meanwhile they all speak English! Food was good. Pricey for the portion sizes! Completely ignored us after requesting the check. Would not be eager to return. read more

Our first dinner in Positano and after 10 days, it is still one of my husbands favorite meals from our entire trip. The restaurant is beautiful and the food was incredibly fresh. It truly feels like you're sitting in an art gallery. 10/10! read more

Max - Really charming entrance - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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I would give this restaurant a million stars if I could. We received such incredible service here. They are so friendly, the food is superb... I wish I came here more than once during my stay. We enjoyed the grilled steak, a mixed salad, a custom rigatoni with spicy pomodoro sauce, pasta tasting dish, and a few deserts. I highly recommend this restaurant to foodie visitors who I am sure will enjoy the beautiful and romantic ambiance, top service, and delicious food. Thank you Max!!! read more

The lobster pasta! To die for! And the pasta with truffles! You can't come to Positano and not eat here! Make sure to get reservations It's always good and always crowded read more

The best meal in Positano isn't a Michelin restaurant at all, it is definitely at Max. By far the most delicious food and best service experienced in Positano for a reasonable price. The fresh catch of the day with lemon sauce is extraordinary, had to go back and get it again. The pasta with fresh porcini mushrooms was delicious. Great selection of wines at a good price, top notch meal, excellent customer service along with plenty of seating and situated in a convenient location in the heart of Positano. What more could you ask for? read more

Delicious food and wine! This was our first dinner in Positano and I think we are now spoiled. Everything was delicious and perfect! I had the special pasta of the day, angel hair with black truffles, hubby had the local fish with potatoes. Our appetizer not pictured because we dove right in was stuffed zucchini flowers...OMG was it delicious. We've never had them before. The place is small and cozy but absolutely beautiful. read more

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5/5 is an understatement. Get the Quintododecimo red wine. Order the ravioli. Was in Italy for 2 weeks and this was my favorite meal of the entire trip read more

Delicious with great service! We stumbled upon this place, and I'm so glad we did. The dining terrace was very cute, too! read more

Max - Lasagne and sampling dish - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

I had just finished hiking the Path of the gods and I was starving! Everything was closed during this time, except for Max's! It was pricier than I wanted, but it was so delicious!!! The chef sent out a small fired pizza appetizer, which was delicious! I also had a lemon spritz, which was amazing. I tried a shrimp pasta dish, which zucchini and a white wine sauce.... So delicious! read more

Max - Fried pizza appetizer and lemon spritz! - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

We spent a week in Positano. At the end of our stay, we discovered Max. The food was so good, we went back the next night too and ordered the same thing--the lobster linguine. It was that good. Great way to end a fabulous vacation. Best food in Positano. read more

The food was excellent but I'm knocking off three stars for an unadvertised 8 euro fee that was tacked on the bill. I guess paying customers have to pay 4 euros each for the pleasure of paying 100+ euros for dinner. That hidden fee really irritates me. It shouldn't exist and certainly should be disclosed when making a reservation. read more

Overpriced and left still hungry!! We ordered the sea bass and lasagna and shared both dishes. Service is great and the food is cooked well and seasoned nicely, but take your money elsewhere because you will finish your meal in about 3-6 bites and there is NO VIEW! You can walk further down the street and find higher rated restaurants, Michelin star restaurants for the same price! Don't eat here.. keep on walking! read more

Max - Lasagna and sea bass. Small portions and we were still hungry after we ate this. - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Max was recommended by our driver, hotel concierge, and folks we met at our hotel. Food was spectacular and by far the best in Positano. read more

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The host (owner?) was very kind to let us in without a reservation on our first night in Positano. The homemade pasta and wine were excellent! I told them that I usually drink an oaky buttery Chardonnay at home so the wine steward suggested something. It was one of the best wines I ever had! I never did understand the name and didn't see the bottle because I only drank 2 glasses. I'm sick about that. I would have bought many bottles! We came back there on our last night, with a different wine steward, and I tried, but the wine was different. I highly recommend Max! read more

One of the best meals of our lives. Service was amazing. The best pasta ever. Great wine choice. Would not change a single thing.

This spot is located right in the city center by the beach, and while they have amazing pizzas, they also have zucchini flowers which I would highly recommend. They are a special type of zucchini that are only found in the warm months, stuffed with Parmigiano Reggiano. Y U M! I will say that they aren't very attentive here so you just need to make sure you stay on them! read more

The good: nice atmosphere, pleasant table. We shared an eggplant Parmesan appetizer that I thought was just OK but my wife opined was pretty good. For the entrées, I ordered a lasagna that turned out to be delicious at the four star level. There were some interesting wines available by the glass, most notably a Barolo that was very enjoyable. The bad: my wife had an entrée of stuffed calamari that was almost inedible. It had a strong fishy flavor and an unpleasant stuffing. I took one bite and could not eat any more. She did not eat more than one piece of the entrée. The ugly: our waiter asked if everything was good and we said the stuffed calamari was not good. He proceeded to say that this was absolutely a delicious dish and there must be something wrong with our taste buds. He did not remove the uneaten dish from our bill, but he did comp us on a semi Fredo dessert that was actually very good. The verdict: it is hard to reconcile everything that happened into a numerical score. We thought that the lasagna and the semi Fredo desert were both on the four star level. But having the waiter tell you that you have no sense of taste is insulting. Having to pay for an entrée that you did not eat it is unacceptable. read more

What a restaurant and what a great experience. Came here twice while spending a few days in Positano. I imagine like most people who do some reading up on where to eat while here it's a bit overwhelming given the number of highly ranked restaurants which sadly can't all be sampled in a few short days. We spoke with our concierge and did some reading online and came for dinner our second night here. The restaurant: clean, relaxing ambience, interesting decor with accommodating friendly staff The Food: We tried the Tagliolini con Astice - angel hair homemade pasta with lobster in a cherry tomatoe sauce. A little heat added at our servers suggestion. This seems to be a popular dish at many restaurants here but Max knocks it out the park! This was phenomenal and the best pasta dish I tried while here. The fish of the day - Pezzogna served with cherry tomatoes and potatoes which were soft and flavourful. The fish was light, tender, moist, and very flavourful. Desert: Tiramisu - very good, but pro tip the tiramisu at Covo hotel restaurant is even better. Cliff notes: Max is a must. Great service, great food, and a great time. Bravo to the chef and team! read more

Just had dinner here with my fiancé! It was absolutely amazing and would recommend this to anyone looking for a dinner spot in Positano! Unlike most of the restaurants in the area this restaurant had a wide variety of food options. My fiancé got the spaghetti truffle and I had the the 4 different types of pasta that they offer to get a little taste of everything - and I mean who doesn't want that while you are Italy?! Our sever Vito was amazing and very attentive as well! Our wine and water glasses were always filled! read more