This restaurant was absolutely AMAZING. Every single thing we had here was delicious. The atmosphere was perfect as well as the service. I had the seafood soup and was in for a serious treat. The portions they give you are good sized as well. My husband ended up helping me finish this dish because it was bigger than expected. I recommend anyone in the mood for seafood try this restaurant. read more

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This restaurant was recommended to us by a local ceramic shop owner. This restaurant is located inside an art gallery(!!!!), which just enhances the flavor of the food. The food was beyond amazing. The owner was present and very gracious. Service was really excellent. This is a must eat place. Slightly upscale. read more

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Very nice and the food was great. A good deal to many flies but other than that I loved the place. Love the old art all over and the patio is quite nie. Had a great meal. It almost looked like a cooking school but is a full restaurant. Give it a try read more

Max has above average food at above average prices, but the service is superb. Although our time in Positano was short (and only allowed for a handful of meals), Max was definitely our favorite place in town! And although I dined here with my mom, this restaurant seemed to be primarily geared towards couples. The entrance is a step down from the main street, making it feel really private and cozy, and the interior of the restaurant is full of paintings and decor that make you feel like you've just stepped into some really nice person's home. Bonus: there's an outdoor terrace too! Everything about Max was nice and upscale but in a non-stuffy way. The food itself was beautifully plated and well made. I stuck with a simple spaghetti pomodoro, and somehow, Max's take made it seem anything but boring. I wanted to order a second! And according to my mom, the profiteroles with chocolate sauce were pretty much to die for. But the best part of the whole meal was definitely the service -- they were so quick to accommodate gluten free and they checked back on us throughout the meal in the most polite manner. If I'm ever in Positano again, I wouldn't hesitate to put Max at the top of my "must-do" list. read more

I've never had a better spaghetti meal in my life and in all of Italy as well as I had at Max's. The sauce was amazing. Charming place, but I had to go there twice on a 10 day trip of Italy it was so darn good. read more

Max's was my second favorite meal on my whole Italy trip. Ohh it was sooo good. I ordered the special which was ravioli filled with lemon and shrimp. It was absolutely amazing, and the service was great as well. They were absolutely nice in allowing us to dine there without a reservation. read more

My husband and I went here for a special meal, and we were certainly not disappointed. The ambiance is an upscale elegance under the stars, yet serving some great dishes that left us dazzled, full, and very satisfied. We ordered the lasagne primi and the plate of fried foods (mozzarella, arancini, and fried pasta) to start, and they were classic, warm, comfort foods with a superlative taste. The marinara and pesto sauces that came with the fried foods were complex and full of character. For mains, we had the lobster on thin spaghetti and the lamb chops with sides (carrots, pickled cabbage, etc). Both were spectacular, and had a balanced, sophisticated taste, with a great presentation. The lamb was (a bit surprisingly) perfectly cooked and still very tender. Dessert was the tiramisu, and by this point we knew they would knock it out of the park (and they did). Service was exceptional, and the maitre d' saw to our entire meal personally. Overall, you'll spend for this special meal, but won't regret it! read more

After a day of touristy things it was a pure delight to come to Max. It was not easy to get a reservation. And it was a bit on the pricy side but the service, the food and the wine were all outstanding. We started with the stuffed Calamari, just fantastic. Main courses included grilled lamb chop and angel hair pasta with Truffles. The lamb was light and so flavorful. That pasta was so very buttery. Highly recommended. And after sampling tiramisu in many restaurants and cities across Italy this was at the top of the list. read more

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Excellent customer service and friendly plus the food was delicious. I really recommend this restaurant to everyone the place is beautiful with art and paintings. read more

I got this recommendation from a driver we hired; he was local to Positano. Unfortunately, our experience from a culinary perspective was average. Service was poor. Had to pour our own water which has not been the case with any other restaurants we've tried during our stay. Never checked on us during meal. They din't even have a bulb to replace the burned out one over our table which was fine until it got dark. We actually had to ask about our main course because it was taking so long. We sat down at 8:12 and finished at 10:31...it was three courses! One apptzr, lasagna and dessert Oh yeah, the cappuccinos were cold. read more

We really enjoyed our meal here. Service was good and food delicious. There is a "cover charge" of four euros per person. Ambiance was nice and we ate inside. Food portions were more than enough for us. Had the local fish dish and seafood risotto. Made a reservation online the same day. read more

We came early just for a glass of wine before dinner. I had asked online if this place was suitable for a quick drink and was told yes. However, when we arrived, the host had to get permission to seat us, and then sat us at an unused table outside. We were grateful to be served and it was beautiful, but we felt like we had intruded. (there were very few patrons eating). The inside was gorgeous though, and was a well decorated art gallery! Would love to come back and have dinner. read more

We had such a great meal here! Better than the Michelin restaurant we went to. We had the scampi pasta, the eggplant parm, and the huge bowl of mixed seafood with sauce (amazing!) Everything was so tasty and fresh. Portions are VERY generous, I think. The service was wonderful and the ambiance was classy but not stuffy. Definitely one of our favorites in Positano. read more

My favorite restaurant I had while in Italy! My fiancé and I even ate here twice! I recommend their mushroom pasta & the gnocchi! Everything is extremely fresh tasting and you can tell a lot of thought went into every dish. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. read more

Service is one of the worst we have had in Italy, and we've traveled all over for the last 2 years. Snickering waiters, looking down customers' shirts. Restaurant was empty, and they sat us next to the only other occupied table. Then gave us bread and did not even offer olive oil. Then, when others came in, they showed others catches of the day, but didn't bother with us. Food was not good at all. Eggplant parm had cheese on it that was thick and as if it came out of a plastic bag from whole sale super market. Nothing authentic. Fish was okay. We also got the sampler appetizer, and the ingredients (meat) that came with one of the samples was not even on the menu. Horrible. Go to Da Vincenza. Better and cheaper. Real authentic. Or any other restaurant in Positano for that matter. read more

Amazing meal! Run here!! Cozy restaurant with lots of beautiful art. We shared a grilled calamari shrimp app, the lasagna made with homemade pasta, a kind of seafood bouillabaisse, and fior di latte gelato. Everything was sublime. Only tiny criticism would be that we ordered wine by the glass and they didn't serve it at the table. But who cares, the food really deserves 5 stars! read more

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This was our favorite meal in Positano! Everything we had was wonderful and the atmosphere was incredible. Would recommend!

We were turned off by the persistent behavior of the bar tender who messed up our Martini's by dumping them into the shaker and re-pouring them again. We ordered vodka martini's up and he served them with vermouth which we didn't want. He was adamant that he didn't pour vermouth but after he re-poured them at our table we knew he didn't make new drinks. My girl made him pour another in front of her and it was clearly what she wanted. We only had cheese and meat plate and ended it after the drink episode. read more

Definitely worth 5 stars. Great food and very friendly service. Requires reservations. The night before we spent 2 hours in line for a restaurant in Positano (which was very good too except for 11 PM dinner). We asked the owners of the villa we stayed to make recommendations so they made reservation for us at Max. The seafood and the pasta are out of this world. They have a sommelier if you need wine recommendations. I was a little disappointed because he chose a cheap bottle of "local" wine, perhaps because we were dressed very casual after a long day of walking up and down Positano steps. However, the wine didn't disappoint. I checked it out and it was very much the same price you would buy from the store (30-35 Euro). They could have definitely charged more because it tasted like 100 Euro wine. read more

This was our first meal in Positano. What a BEAUTIFUL restaurant. The outside patio is magical. It feels like your in a fantasy. The inside is just as incredible and lavish. It's the kind of restaurant that genuinely cares about atmosphere as much as it does the food. We were situated at a table adjacent to a large wine rack and about 10 feet from the open patio area. The setting could not have been better.... The assorted bread basket was delightful... it's basically a large basket filled with every kind of savory carb you can think of -- foccacia, breadsticks, knots, rolls, etc. The grilled calamari appetizer was literally 5 delicious bites of food but it was just to skimpy for 13 euros. My wife's scampi with prawns pasta was very good. The pasta was truly homemade but the prawns were nonexistent -- just shells. I had a seafood pasta dish which was OK but for some reason just didn't wow me at all. The pasta was fresh with a nice, chewy texture but the flavor profile seemed a bit mismatched. The portion wasn't entirely filling either. All in all this is a beautiful restaurant but it is expensive, the portions are small, and there are better options in the area. read more

Worst place in all of Positano. Service was horrible. We made a reservation in person for the following day for 8pm and when we got there the place was pretty empty. 3 couples were dining in the entire restaurant, 1 inside and 2 outside so there was plenty of space. We asked them that we would like to sit inside not outside. They told us that we were not allowed to sit anywhere inside except sitting next to another couple. I told them the tables are very close together, it would feel like I'm literally sitting on the other's woman's lap. They still said you can't sit inside and have to sit outside. We sat outside and ordered the food but the food was absolutely terrible. I had the gnocchi which tasted so bland and my husband had a tasteless dish as well. It looked like they slapped something together and put it in a plate. Our friends who were on their honeymoon dined here as well and they also said it was the worst place they ate at in Positano. Needless to say, it is an expensive place and it is not worth the money. Definitely take your money and go somewhere else. read more

Stopped in with no idea what expect. It's a hot day and there are many steps to the door. They seated us inside for A/C which was nice. The food was perfect. Tuna w sesame needs was over the top. Prawns were huge and perfectly done. Grilled squid was perfect. The deserts were perfectly done. read more

The capres salad is absolutely & insanity delicious!! The best in Positano downtown. The restaurant is located in downtown towards the beach. After passing through the tunnel of the vines & artsy crafts/jewelry, you will see the sign. Go downstairs following the arrow says "gallery" because the restaurant is an art gallery as well. The ambience is great, The servers are the best in town, and food is amazing. Highly recommended. read more

Fantastic food and great service. This was my favorite meal in Positano. I got the sausage meatball rigatoni with red sauce and basil. My brother got the lasagna which he claims is the best he'd ever had. The red house wine was fantastic. The swordfish, calamari, & white fish appetizer was solid. The only draw back is the restaurant is pricey, you pay for quality. read more

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Located right in the middle of all the shops but the dining area is in the back so it's a quiet, calm setting. It's a combination of an art museum and a restaurant. Service was great and the food was pretty good. We got the sampler of pastas which was okay (the ravioli and clams and spaghetti with zucchini and shrimps were the best of the bunch) and we also got a lasagna which was amazing. Portion sizes were on the small side. the chocolate soufflé was amazing which we had with a cappuccino. Wine was also delicious. A little pricey but it's a well rated place so wasn't too surprised by the prices. No view of the ocean from the dining area though. read more

This was my favorite dinner in all of Positano! I got the zucchini flowers and the spiny lobster special. Omg. Amazing! It's a really cool wine bar and art gallery too. A definite must !!! read more

A bit overpriced but good sized portions and fresh ingredients. We had the fresh pasta sampler- zucchini tagliatelle was the standout. Pignatiello entree- was a very large portion of shellfish in a tomato broth. Very good and very fresh tasting. read more

Nice setting: cool old building, indoor/outdoor spaces. The food, however, was just average -- tasty, but so many other places in town do better versions of the same dishes. The service was also a bit slow and not very attentive the night we were there, so it was a disappointing dinner overall. read more

Most amazing restaurant during my entire 17d trip to Europe including Michelin restaurants in Paris and Michelin Guided restaurants throughout much of Italy. The shrimp scampi was AMAZING and different than anything available in the US. This place is expensive but worth every penny. read more

Your mood will change when you walk in. Very comfortable and unhurried vibe, the tones are warming and a contrast to the business of the town and where they sit in it. The good to us was most things, from food to service and choices. Excellent wines and grappa list will prolong what will be a long night into a longer one. Please note, Italy restaurant experiences are more than food. It's the place, the night, and more, and being hurried is something you don't find. Eating is a celebration, you shouldn't punish a restaurant because you were there long...you should celebrate. Have some wine, enjoy this place. Menu was perfect btw, hard to find a bad. Oh...they do get busy, I'd call for a reservation here read more

An absolute must!!! Best food and wait staff in Positano!! We ate here three times and tried 10 different dishes that were all fantastic. Very extensive wine list as well. Little bit on the pricey side but worth it for the lobster and fresh pasta! read more

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Overall a terrible experience. Came here on a recommendation from a friend and was sorely disappointed. I should mention that the fried zucchini with calamari was great. As for the rest of the food, eh. Here's what went wrong on our visit: - it took over an hour for our meal to come - asked for olive oil from a few different people and wasn't until we asked a manager that we received it - our waiter then came over and was very disrespectful and shouted at us about the fact that we said we asked for olive oil so many times - the manager refused to do anything with our bill after the waiter accosted us - the waiter came over a SECOND TIME to talk shit to us Check out a different restaurant in Positano for a better experience. read more

Great little dinner spot. Forget about the ocean view for one night and duck into this great spot. Extensive wine list, unique dishes and a warm venue. read more

Very expensive Meal but very delicious. The photos speak for themselves . The service at first wasn't great but it really improved as the meal went on. My husband got the lobster special and it was phenomenal (also €60) I got the 4 pasta plate and while it was good the ravioli was the best thing on it (spinach and ricotta) we had zucchini blossoms as an appetizer which were fantastic . Def worth a stop but be prepared to spend read more

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My wife and I vacationed in Positano in July and I had read some reviews of Ristorante Max - specifically on blogs. There don't seem to be any Trip Advisor or Yelp reviews and Google Maps calls the place Max S.a.s. From the website it is an art gallery, restaurant and cooking class venue and a bar. The lowdown: this place has outstanding service, a beautiful interior and backyard area and wonderful food. The service was truly outstanding - extremely attentive and polite. Our water was filled constantly and there was always someone close by for questions - they also were warm and great with recommendations. The food was brilliant and the catch of the day with sea bass was one of he freshest fishes I have eaten. If you are in Positano give this place a try - you won't be disappointed. The only thing I missed was getting the lemon cake which was recommended on a blog but then not available. read more

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Fantastic meal & atmosphere! I highly recommend, even though the prices are high. The service was impeccable & my black truffle pasta was so delicious. read more

Atmosphere was great. Great wine choices and recommendations for pairing. Service phenomenal. Unique restaurant in that it's a art gallery as well. Every part of the meal was outstanding. The chocolate soufflé is well worth the 15 minute wait. read more

This was the recommendation from the concierge at the hotel. We read mixed reviews and bit worried whether it will fulfill our last night in Positano and it definitely exceed our expectations. First it was right down the street from our hotel so no pressure to get there. There are beautiful arts around outside and indoor seating and we sat right inside facing outside. We shared 4 different pasta as a appetizer and it was great. Love the pasta with zucchini and gnocchi was well cooked with delicious pesto sauce. I ordered grilled lobster, scampi and shrimp dish and it came with grilled vegetables and zucchini fritters and can't get enough of this dish. My BF ordered sea bass which was nicely prepared and tasty. We both ordered chocolate soufflé which came with vanilla ice cream it takes 15-20 mins to prepared but it took less than 2 mins for us to eat! It was all the way great with excellent service, nice ambience! read more

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The service was pretty bad here. The waiters took forever to take our order and to bring us our order. The food was just okay and for the price less less than okay. I felt like the food tasted like a $$ rating, while the plating $$$. What a sham. We had dinner a Buca di Bacco the other night I t way way better and not to mention 1/3 of the price. We would have been happy to pay if the food was good, which was not the case. Beware read more

We came here today for dinner based on Yelp recommendations and was very disappointed. The setting was nice, food below average and service was horrible. Our waiter was rude to us and ignored us for most of our entire time. Waiter gave everyone around us a welcome dish but not us. He never went over the day's special and I learned of it by over hearing him going over it with our neighbors. We ordered a trio of appetizers, seafood pasta and grilled scallop n shrimp, all to share between two people. The Trio was good but it was all downhill from there. After the appetizer, it took them over 30 minutes to bring our next dish. They then decided to bring both the pasta dish and the grilled seafood dish together and it took up the whole table. I protested that we were hoping to share the pasta first, then the grilled seafood but the waiter brushed us off and said it was better this way. Instead, we ended up just swapping the dish after eating half which usually would not be a problem but the lack of accommodation is a reflection of the sloppy service. As far as the rest of the food goes, it was very underwhelming. The seafood pasta dish had been sitting out for so long that the pasta had dried out and was just sticking together in a lump. I peeled away a pasta and tasted it but all you can think off was the texture of dried edges on the pasta, again indicating it was out for quite a while. As for the grilled shrimp and the scallop, about half the scallop and shrimp left gritty particles that I bit into, indicating sand was still in the scallop and the shrimp and that it was not properly cleaned. After being exposed to the rude service then tasting these two dishes our evening was just ruined and we immediately ask for the check. They brought us the check but took them another 15 minutes to pick up my credit card and another 10 minutes to finally bring back my card. It was not soon enough and we just got up and made a beeline to the door. It was such a bad experience we decided to just end our evening and went back to our hotel. I would not want anyone else to experience this while on vacation. read more