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    Max

    4.0 (104 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    A Seafood pasta dish

    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.

    Typical bread basket
    Richard P.

    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.

    Taglioini con Astice (homemade pasta with lobster)
    Aysia R.

    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.

    Jenny O.

    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!

    Shrimp scampi
    Dr. C.

    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.

    Frank A.

    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.

    White fish
    Emma G.

    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

    Seafood stew
    Liz M.

    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.

    Katie M.

    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.

    Indoor
    A T.

    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.

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    9 months ago

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

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

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