Ciao Bello. When in Italy do as the Positanos do. Eat great Italiano food. Next 2 in the heart of Positano Italy was a great find while traveling last month. Located in the Amalfi Coast across from the picturesque sea. This mostly outdoor upscale ristorante offered exceptional food and even more exquisite service. Giovanni and Roberto both took care to make sure our 2 dinners there were perfect. The first night we dined on pasta that was house made with sauce your Nona would be proud of. Fresh made bread baked in-house came out steaming hot and soft inside . Nocino after dinner digestive finished off the meal. That was perfect for us since it is near impossible to get Nocino in the states. Our return the next evening was filled with fireworks celebrating the Saint of Positano over the water as we ate ravioli with 3 sauces. Simply delicious. Come here if you want not just amazing food but also a dining experience you will not soon forget. read more

Next 2 - Complementary dessert - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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Gratzie Vita for inviting us to your beautful restaurant with views across from the sea. We met Vita at his breakfast cafe earlier in the day and he told us we had to try Next 2. This was an upscale and slightly casual bitro across from the ocean. Service here was extroidinary and chefs kiss for our 2 dinners. Chef was able to adapt my pasta dish with red sauce as requested .It was esquisite.The fragrant flavors are happiness to your stomach. Hot housemade bread was served with our meal with a slight crunch and soft inside. Perfection. Tables were set close together and we met other travelers who mentioned they often returned to eat here. We loved it so much we returned for a 2nd night in Postiano. Nochino at end of meal . We even had fireworks on last night outside resturant to finish a beautiful evening of great service. Absolutely would recommend !!! read more

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Phenomenal food, every dish was a masterpiece. Like many of the nicest restaurants, they gave both complementary bite-sized appetizers and bite-sized desserts. One of the apps was a fried pasta and eggplant ricotta cheese bite, which was perfect. The presentation was impressive, one of the attached photos was for their lobster bao sliders which were the best sliders we have ever had. read more

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Great spot! Servers were all SO wonderful, they really make the meal a special experience. Food was also super tasty, the sauce on the eggplant was so flavorful! Like that the gnocchi was homemade. Also got the zucchini flowers which were good, but maybe try something else because there's better places to get it. Ambiance was fancy and fun! read more

Next 2 - Truffle gnocchi, eggplant parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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The food was great, definitely well worth the Michelin star. The textures and combination of unique flavors really made it a delightful dinner. The service was what truely made it exceptional! Marco was our server and he was attentive to us through our dining experience, despite how crowded it was. The view and ambience gave it an elevated look compared to other restaurants in positano. read more

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We made reservations and were seated in the wine room. Very cozy with a total Italian vibe. We were treated to a chef's special for an appetizer. The fish cake was a favorite of our table. We also ordered burrata which came with crustinis, beautifully colored tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese. I chose the linguini for my entree and was offered my choice of the menu option or a special truffle version they were serving that night. I opted for the special and it was delicious. Nice creamy but lighter sauce and the truffles provided a unique and special flavor. Our service was excellent. Not knowing Italian wines, our server helped me make two excellent bottle choices for our table. All meals were enjoyed. Great experience. read more

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The food here was a 10/10. Me and the wife have been to Michelin star restaurants and this is by far better than them. The food was insane. The service was also amazing including the decor and outside seating. The lamb chops were extremely tender and delicious. The bao was both of our favorites and the meatball dish was extremely appetizing. Just when we thought it could not get better the desert dish topped it all off. The chief was giving out samples of various foods to try as well throughout. We recommend everyone to come and enjoy the amazing food. This was worth it read more

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We were running out of time to eat dinner and knew next2 was open till 11:30 so we arrived around 10:20pm or so. We tend to eat late and that's super tough around Positano. Unfortunately, everything closes early. Anyways, we ordered wine, the octopus, gnocchi and the meatballs. The amuse bouche was arinchini, nothing special. The octopus was excellent! Gorgeous presentation and we enjoyed the flavors. Now to the entrees... honestly both were underwhelming. They were both good portion wise but lacking in the "being an elevated dish" department. I was pretty surprised because we had high hopes for this place knowing that it has a Michelin star. Anyways that was about it for the food. We also ordered red wine that was just opened and it had not been aerated at all. We let them know and it was fine but again, I've always had good red wine at dinner (not just opened) everywhere else I've been to eat around the world. We're from Boston and I must say I've had amazing food there and no one has a Michelin star! I'd recommend doing research before eating at the highest rated places in positano, I think there is great food but it can be hit or miss + have to account for tasting menus being the center of attention. read more

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Oh my, we were here 18 years ago and the place is so beautiful, so hip. Food is amazing. Not sure when they remodeled but interior is gorgeous. Very romantic atmosphere. The squash blossoms were delish! read more

This is actually the best meal we have had while in Italy over the last 9 days. Although expensive the service was outstanding and the food quality was even better. We enjoyed the scallops(3) 1st course, my wife had the Linguine Calamari, I had the Vitello (like Beef Wellington), topped off with a delicious encrusted Praline Mousse. In addition the chef provided mini tasters. This was outstanding as we did not order them and they were extremely delicious little bites. read more

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The food here was great. The Tagliolini is not on the menu, but it is very good. You will have to ask for it because it's not on the menu. It is more of a noodles with a little bit of truffle sauce. I'm not a truffle person, but this is not heavy on the truffle taste. If you like spaghetti, the spaghetti is good, but it is really al dente. I was thankful because we did not have a reservation, but they still sat us. The ravioli was OK I've definitely had better. If you are a fan of blue cheese, you would love the ravioli. The drinks here are great. We had the next2 rose and it was very refreshing. The cappuccino was amazing and definitely was a pick me upper! My favorite thing to eat was the chocolate dessert. Make sure you save room for it! read more

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We arrived early for our reservations and were promptly greeted and seated. We asked the waiter to bring us his suggestion for a glass of wine (med to full body) and a glass of aperol spritz. It was a terrific glass of wine and the best aperol spritz in Positano. We watched ordered an antipasto and then a pasta and the catch of the day. Both were delightful. We finished the meal off with a fruit dessert and a fresh glass of wine. It was a great evening in a romantic setting. They played nice music and the staff were attentive and friendly. read more

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The food was awful and so expensive. We did the tasting menu. This was the most expensive and worst meal I had in Positano. I'd skip it. Dishes didn't make sense. The order the tasting menu was in was...just bizarre. read more

Next 2 - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Next 2 was delicious. Located in Positano, Italy, Next 2 features great ambiance and an upscale vibe. The service was respectful and efficient. I had high expectations for this place and it definitely met them. The food was fantastic. Both pastas we ordered (pictured) were so delicious. The pasta with potato was very unique and very filling. The tomato's in Positano are amazing and the tomato sauce was some of the best I've had. I would recommend either one of these options. The desserts were amazing. Personally I liked the lemon cake better but you can't go wrong with either. This is due to the fact that they are famous for their lemons in Positano. If you find yourself in Positano, Italy and are looking for a upscale dining experience Next 2 is a great option. Give it a try! read more

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Had an amazing dining experience for my birthday at Next2. Service was super attentive and the food (and cocktails) were top notch. We are so happy that we booked a table here and highly recommend it. We will dine here again the next time we are in Positano! read more

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4 stars for Next 2. It's hard to give anything higher because we didn't try enough dishes. They brought out complimentary bites that were good but average. The bread selection was a nice compliment while we waited for our dishes. I ordered the fish and my husband ordered the veal. His dish was very good and mine was not bad. I probably wouldn't order again. The ambience and service were all good. read more

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I highly recommend this restaurant. We didn't do the pre fixe menu but ordered many items off it (octopus, zucchini blossom, ahi tuna). The food, drinks, and service were all superb. Environment was charming and beautiful. read more

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This was the best meal we had in Positano. Everything was delicious and the service outstanding, and the best service of any restaurant we went to in Europe during this vacation. read more

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This place is a must in Positano! Everything we had was execellent! One of the best meals we have had in Italy! The service was by far the best we have had in Italy. Ask for Giovanni and Mario, incredible waiters, very personable, and knowledgeable about the menu! read more

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Next2 was our favorite dining experience during our recent holiday in Italy. We began and ended our stay in Positano at Next2 as we could not wait until the next trip to return. We were greeted by friendly staff from the moment we entered the restaurant. Next2 had a great atmosphere with beautiful views. The staff remained attentive, friendly and personable throughout the night. We began with the eggplant and beef tartare. My eggplant was tender and flavorful and my husband enjoyed his beef tartare. Both were generous portions for starters. My youngest son had the meatball dish, my oldest son and husband shared the Seabass catch of the day and I had the tuna. All dishes were perfectly prepared. It was the best Seabass and tuna of the trip. For dessert we enjoyed the red velvet cake, lemon sorbet, vanilla gelato and chocolate gelato. This meal was enjoyed from start to finish both nights. Next2 offers a Michelin Star experience. My family cannot wait to return during future trips. Make yourself a reservation so you do not miss out on this exceptional dining experience . read more

First time in Positano. Windy cold night today, we had hoped to find a nice indoor place to have a nice bottle of wine and maybe a charcuterie board with cheeses etc. we found this place online looked nice so we thought we'd give it a try. We asked to sit inside because it was cold. Stuck up waiter (bald guy with beard) said only outside. He served water and kinda just left us there. We decided to tell the "metido" waiter it's too cold, we are leaving. All of a sudden he offered a table inside. Still we weren't that hungry but thought we can at least have some wine. The atmosphere was not appealing and ended up telling the waiter we wanted something light small, he didn't offer anything and so we left! I offered to pay for bottled water, all he says was CIAO! Rude. Overall, we've received some very crappy service everywhere we've been in Positano accept at our B&B. Some Italians need to improve their service, their attitude - the ones we've encountered are so rude; treat foreigners like CRAP, not very warm, no personality and definitely not as friendly as I expected. Maybe because they are paid well here to serve, and don't get tips they feel no need to be nice. I love everything Italian! I dreamed of coming to Positano for years. So disappointing!! Whomever you are. Save your dollars, yen, euros, Franks, real and go elsewhere- go to "da Vincenzo " service is great! read more

These are a few of my favorite things about Next2: The croquette they started us with amused my bouche. The braised beef cheek melted in my mouth. The zucchini blossoms were gorgeous AND tasty. The server had an astonishingly excellent moustache. Their bar makes a proper martini (as well they should, as they have a martini menu). These are a few of my not favorite things about Next2: It was really windy (not their fault). Flavor seems to take a backseat to presentation. It's quite expensive, and portions are not as substantial as one might hope. A pretty good meal, but priced like a great one. read more

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I never give 5s. Well almost never anymore. But this quiet little gem above the chaos of Positano just tickled our fancy. First of all it was a Friday night and they had room for us at 6:30. They gave us a great seat with a terrific view even though it is located to the opposite side of the street from the famous Positano cliffs. Lovely, sophisticated charm that calmed our hyper stimulated nerves and helped us mellow and enjoy a deliciosso meal. Three courses later we were completely sated. Yes, the bill was the most we had paid in Positano but it was our last night and wanted a special dinner. The wine selections and cocktails were extensive and made to perfection. I enjoyed a very dry regional white wine and my hubby a gin and tonic. They even had a lime instead of lemon. Thank you! The appetizer was on the house and was fish dish with very fresh tomatoes, soup and a fish dish rounded out the meal. A marriage of fresh great food, view and love! Perfecto! read more

Next 2 - View from Next2 - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Unreal experience and food! Just wow! Couldn't have been better. Gorgeous place and awesome meal

Another Michelin star restaurant we discovered while eating our way through Italy. Excellent service and food as we have discovered that Napa Valley cannot carry Italy's jock for food and wine. Exceptional value as we had the eggplant appetizer, burrata salad, tempura vegetables, fish and home made gelato. I'll let the pictures do the talking from here. If you are in Positano do not miss this one. read more

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I actually made a reservation for the wrong day, but manager (Franco?) graciously accommodated us. The team was wonderful and service so crisp and professional. Wine service was exceptional! I chose a taurasi radici riserva 2009 that was excellent with both pork ribs and lamb chops. Squash blossoms were great start. Dessert was a show stopper. I had to take a photo. read more

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The best meal we had in Italy, hands down. We started off with drinks-- the basil drink was incredible and not too sweet. I ended up having two. They infuse their own vodka with basil. Whatttttt. They gave us a little tart with ricotta to start with. This was a nice touch and was delicious. We started with the caprese, which was excellent, as well as the insalata caprino fresco (with beetroot and goat cheese). The insalata was absolutely gorgeous...but it tasted even better. It was incredible. We then had the blue lobster fettuccelle and the meatballs. Both melted in your mouth and were absolutely fantastic. For dessert...we got the honey biscuit (OMG amazing)...and the chocolate crumble, which is one of the best desserts I've ever had in my whole life. They also bring you a complimentary dessert that is out of this world, but do yourself a favor and order more. Service could have been better at first--- we waited for 10 minutes before anyone took our order. I think they were confused about who had our table. But once we had a server, I forget her name, but she is British and was amazing as well. She even took us to say hi to the chef after our meal--we had to thank him because the food was so amazing. I wish this place existed in the US! read more

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Next 2 was perhaps the best dinner of our week long vacation in Positano. In a town filled with delicious Italian eateries, Next 2 stood out for its fresh, flavorful dishes that were a more modern take on the traditional Italian meal. Reservations are required, especially during high season. They can be made only about 2 weeks prior to the reservation night. Outdoor seating lacks a water view, but is still charming and pleasantly appointed. Standout dishes included the caprese, meatballs, and risotto, all of which were delicious. read more

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Great service, welcoming and attentive...interesting modern take on classic Italian traditions. The trio appetizer was amazing, salads were fresh and delicious with honey dressing. Zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta were out of this world. Main dish we shared a sea bream fresh fish of the day, it was cooked to perfection and de-boned before us. Gelato for desert was just ok and view of the road...but you go there for the food and presentation. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Positano the food is outstanding the pasta with truffles is a must. Beautiful restaurant great food and service. read more

This spot has a white outdoor courtyard with large umbrellas that cover over all of the tables and climbing jasmine blooming along the walls, I was worried this would be a tourist trap - but it wasn't! You have to get the conchiglioni pasta stuffed with cheese and pork ragu sauce. I'm drooling just thinking about it. read more

Best meal (so far) on our European adventure! This tiny restaurant is located on a winding cliff side road overlooking a beautiful bay in Positano Italy along (or near) the Amalfi Coast. I ordered freshly caught sea bass that was filleted and served table side. Best fish I ever tasted along with potato, fresh vegetables and bread. Superb white wine and a delicious serving of gelato rounded out this perfect meal. The weather was a bit cool after sunset, so they fired up some patio heaters. We watched a beautiful sunset and enjoyed watching the lights come on along the cliff and the many boats in the harbor as it became dark. Then we walked the 84 steep steps back up to our hotel - worth every stair step! Highly recommend and it might be the best reason to return to Positano! read more

This place is really good. One of the better restaurants in Positano. Doesn't feel like a tourist trap (as so many places do in Positano). Friendly service, Italians and English speakers alike were dining here. The food was on the pricey side but well worth it. Great presentation. Fresh local fish. Cool ambiance. I recommend read more

The food here was pretty good (octopus, clam pasta, beef cheek) and the presentation wonderful, but the service was SUPER slow. We ordered 3 items and a glass of wine and our meal took 2 hours from start to finish, no joke, reservation at 9:30, didn't leave until 11:30. It's a bit over priced as well and the portions are on the small side. Bottom line: higher end restaurant with quality dishes and nice ambiance, but the service is slow and portions small. My advice is to keep walking down the road about 5 minutes more until you get to Da Vincenzo, that is the best restaurant is Positano - see my review for more info. read more

We had a lovely dinner here. With great service and interesting modern take on classic Italian traditions. Each course was beautiful as was fresh and tasty. They have a beautiful patio, no real view but great ambience. We loved: -The Fresh goat's salad, red turnip, almonds and honey -Conchiglioni stuffed with bolognese and stracciatella Large shell shaped pasta stuffed with pork ragù and bechamel, tomato sauce and stracciatella -Roasted octopus, artichoke and asparagus Chocolate mousse for desert was amazing. The prices here are similar to all others in Positano. read more

4.5 stars! This was a very unique meal compared to what we have had so far. It was a very good meal, great ambience, great service. Menu is smaller than we have seen at other places and a very different twist. We ordered wine, and the waiter suggested a better one at the same price and we were extremely pleased. Everything was delicious, but it was our most expensive meal so far in Positano, and just not sure it should have been. We loved everything we had- zucchini flowers were the best I have had so far. The gnocchi was light and flavorful, but depends how you like it...my son prefers it heavier and more al dente so this was not his favorite, but my husband prefers it light and thought this was outstanding. The grilled squid - huge portion and my husband and son both loved it. Red snapper with veggies was light and flavorful. Desserts were AMAZING! Semi Freddo was awesome! The pear, ricotta gelato was so different and delicious. Very nice drinks! All around this was a really great meal. Portions are not huge, so if you are hungry - go for three courses. But save room for dessert. The only reason this is not 5 stars is the price compared to other places we have eaten, but it was very different and delicious! read more

I am so glad that I checked out Yelp early on in the trip and saw the glowing reviews. Next 2 is elegant from service, to food, to decor without being overly pricy. They have a modern take on classics which is refreshing in a town so catered to tourists. I had the scallops and steak and was thrilled with both. Everyone at my table of 5 was extremely happy with what they ordered. Can't wait to go back later in the week!! read more

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We had a really lovely server. She was very accommodating as two at the table tried to determine if they should go for the seafood special. She went back to the kitchen to weigh the catch and even calculated out the cost of that weight so there would be no awkward surprises. We opted inside after a poor experience at Da Vincenzo's outdoor seating feeling like you're sitting IN the road with the noisy, stinky cars, but Next 2's outdoor seating was MUCH nicer - more like a walled in terrace and protected from the busy road. We made a reservation on the day in late Sept, but when we arrived it looked like it wasn't necessary. I did the trio of appetizers, and the traditional meatball main which came with a lovely mashed potato instead of pasta. The seafood special was a hit and was a great price as it was enough for two at the table to share. We spent as much as we did at Vincenzo's but had a much nicer experience overall. Would recommend walking up that hill a bit for this gem if it's in your price range for a special dinner while in Positano read more

Had reservations there since May 19th for today August 31. Just checked my emails to confirm my time before heading their way and found an email from August 14 (in my junk) that cancelled my reservations. So we are with no dinner reservations in a busy Positano. Think twice before you make reservations there. They may cancel with our asking you or rescheduling it. Not a good customer service. read more

This was my favorite dining experience in Positano so far. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is beautiful and modern inside. I had the limoncello cocktail which was light and refreshing. We shared the salad with goat cheese, beet root and honey citronette (amazing), appetizer trio (was ok but could have done without), scallops (also amazing) and the spaghetti (without the Amber jack). I would definitely eat here again and probably order the salad, spaghetti and scallops again. So fresh and tasty and beautifully presented. Overall a must if you are visiting Positano. read more

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