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    Positano Restaurant

    4.3 (657 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    POSITANO RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Pork Chop Doublecut
    Karen H.

    I visited Positano for dinner for the first time and had a wonderful experience. Inside is a bit too dark so I chose the outdoor seating area. It felt cozy with warm heaters above my head. We started with complimentary bread and cheesebread, followed by delicious calamari that was fresh, crispy, and flavorful as appetizers. For my main course, I tried the Caserecce Alla Sicilar pasta, which had a unique herbal taste that I enjoyed. The Pork Chop Doublecut was juicy, although a bit too salty. To end my meal, I ordered the bread pudding dessert, which was surprisingly big and delicious with a scoop of ice cream on top. I highly recommend Positano. I enjoyed their service because the waiter is very friendly and even asked how we like the food.

    Spaghetti Caccio e Pepe with salmon, asparagus and shaved black truffles.
    Steven T.

    Starting with a basket of crusty bread, focaccia and delicious eggplant camponatta, we thoroughly enjoyed an outstanding dinner. This evening we dined on expertly prepared fluke crudo and a pear & gorgonzola salad as starters. These were followed by delicious spaghetti with caccio e pepe with salmon and shaved truffles as well as an outstanding miso-glazed seabass on a bed of perfectly prepared butternut squash risotto. The risotto grains were firm, not pasty as all too often happens at lesser restaurants in a well-balanced, peppery cheese sauce. With attentive, helpful service from Efteris, this evening's dinner was probably the best meal we've enjoyed at Positano among the many years we've been eating well at Positano. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

    Melissa A.

    Came here to have a 16th birthday dinner with my daughter and some family. Upon walking in, was asked if we had a reservation, which we did not but were still seated immediately. It was the evening the restaurant was dimly lit, very intimate and perfect for a date night. Staff was very pleasant and accommodating. My daughters request was calamari and oysters, which she enjoyed. I had the porcini ravioli, her friend had the lobster ravioli, her brother ordered the chicken parm with linguini, my partner had a Caesar salad and the birthday girl had the black linguine pescatori. Everyone enjoyed their meal, all very flavorful hot and fresh. I would come back for another meal.

    Tracey W.

    The service here was top tier, even while it was completely packed to the brim. They definitely make some great espresso martinis and the establishment is comfortable giving Italian vibes.

    Ahi tuna
    Brian M.

    5 stars today!! I haven't been here for a while as my last experience was not that great. I use to come here often and have been spending more time in Williamsburg and areas outside of BayRidge. My neighbor who moved to Singapore 10 years ago comes back to visit every year so we decided to give them another chance. Positano has stepped up there game! Great service from the valet, to the hostess, bus boy and waiter. Not rushed, great food, very courteous staff, very clean, nice crowd. Great upscale decor, a place to be scene, cozy place to go whether you sit indoors or outside. The bathrooms are spotless and fresh smelling. Amazing choice of steaks if you are a red meat fan. We had the mango salad and special appetizer. For mains I had the ahi tuna which was awesome. It had a chili sauce, fresh steamed spinach and potato croquette's. My friend had a pasta special which was great as well. We skipped desert as we were on a time constraint to visit a cigar bar in the neighborhood. After today I would definitely go back soon and recommend them. Was a really nice experience.

    Chicken Rottinti
    Cris T.

    I made a reservation on Open Table. I was seated right away. I ordered the shrimp cocktail and fried calamari to start. I had the margarita on the rocks with salt and a chicken dish. The place is clean including the bathrooms. When I arrived I sat down at a nice clean table with a television screen right in front of me. The wait staff came over and took my drink order and water order. My waitress was very attentive and I got to see the Blue Room. I was wondering if there was another room behind the brick wall which there was. I never knew existed. Let's get back to food and drinks. The margarita was served in a tall glass with thin salt around the rim. I feel that the thicker flakes around the rim would have made the drink pop. The appetizer were so good. The calamari was fresh and not too oily. The shrimp was fresh and the nicely sized. The chicken was perfectly cooked served with veggies and a potato. I had a wonderful double espresso. I found it to be perfect. I been noticing that espresso lately has been bitter and nasty. The espresso here was not like that. It was smooth and I had sambooka inside. The price was right and everything was great. I was very impressed and will definitely continue to come here.

    Gnocchi special
    Nella B.

    Nice Italian restaurant , good menu , nice service. Everything we had was delicious and made with good ingredients . Our waiter was great my only issue is I think when they tell you specials they should state the price of the dish! A bit shocking when you get the bill and the special pastas were $48 each and the fish $59. That was a bit overboard, but like I stated food was great.

    Dining room
    Jessica F.

    Came here on a recommendation from a local. This restaurant did not disappoint from the service to the food. I loved the free bread basket with the caponata. I ordered the lobster bisque and eggplant parm appetizer. I really enjoyed the eggplant parm. It was such a comforting meal. The sauce was fresh and the eggplant perfectly fried and not soggy. This place is quite large with a few different rooms. I sat at the bar which has limited seating. The bartender who served me was great. Will certainly come back with others to try more menu items.

    meat, pasta, wine
    Alex N.

    2nd time here and thank you for accommodating last minute reservations! Highly appreciated! when another place reserved table but couldn't find seats for us. I called Positano and asked if they can keep table for 4 people and they said yes. Thank you for keeping the word!!!Enzo

    Kim X.

    I've never been this far into Bay ridge before. Positano was a cozy Italian restaurant with friendly service and an extensive dinner menu. We came for a work holiday dinner so without a doubt, we over ordered many delicious apps including the expertly fried calamari, the meatballs, salads and crab cakes. I was so full from the apps that I had to change my initial entree order from the steak to a pasta dish. The seafood pasta was very good. If it weren't so far into Brooklyn, I would definitely come back again irrespective of a planned work event.

    Jerry T.

    Great food and great service. One of the better spots in the neighborhood, would definitely come back

    Baked clams
    Julie T.

    We had to wait about a half an hour for a table because we didn't have a reservation, but boy was it worth it. The food was absolutely delicious perfectly prepared beautifully presented and simply wonderful. The service was also excellent our waiter Efteris was superb. Has a Tano has always been good but tonight I would say it was exceptional. Also the maître D came over after we were finished to see how everything was and I thought that was especially nice. Highly recommended.

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    Delicious Crab Cake and nice atmosphere we visited several times and always had a great time.

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    I recently had a repast here. Giuseppe was very helpful, the food and service were impeccable. Highly recommend for private events!.

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    Was looking for a legit Italian food in the area. The food at Positano was delicious and service was great!

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    A nice atmosphere pretty good food. Drinks are great bartender and waiters are very friendly prices are about average. I would check it out.

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    Delicious food. Amazing service. Highly recommend Friendly, attentive staff. Clean establishment

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    Ask the Community - Positano Restaurant

    Is it quiet?

    Definitely not quiet except maybe at lunch time

    Is this place associated with Pasitano Coast in Pa?

    No. It is even spelled differently.

    Do you allow dogs on the patio or any of your outdoor tables?

    I have no idea. Call and ask. I'm sure if you're sitting outside the dog can stay by your feet.

    I would love to go here, but my partner is vegetarian and I called and they said they have no vegetarian dishes. Do they have vegetarian options, its 2022!?

    Yes we have vegetarian options. Sorry for the confusion but indeed we do offer many items which are vegetarian friendly. We can also accommodate you outside of the regular menu if necessary.

    Do you need to be vaccinated to eat here?

    No.

    Are they open for outdoor dining?

    Yes! Currently only outdoor dining is permitted in New York City. You can call and make a reservation.

    Does anyone know what that tomato dipping "salsa" is they serve with bread before your meal? It is so delicious and we don't live there anymore. I would love to be able to find a similar recipe

    It is an Italian eggplant caponata

    Is there music on Saturday nights while you're eating dinner, because that is what we like. But I read on one these reviews that its only blasting loud techno, please tell me thats not true?

    They have music but it's more of a mix of pop/rock and anything in between. It's not loud but the ambiance is without a doubt noisy and upbeat. No live music, no dj, just music playing possibly from Spotify, or a digital jukebox

    Is there a restroom on the main level?

    Yes, this restaurant has a bathroom on the main floor. This is a great restaurant in both food and service

    Is there valet parking?

    Yes. Every day for lunch and dinner.

    Is it open on 12/25/19?

    I would think what because it is an Italian Restaurant they would be closed. The best thing to do is to call and ask.

    Is this restaurant open and is it an Italian restaurant?

    Yes, it is Italian.

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    $$$$

    I came to Lilia for dinner with my sister and we had a great time! We had a reservation, and…read moreeveryone was incredibly kind. The service was great, and our server gave us great recommendations. Inside has lots of seating and it is moody, more of a date-night vibe. We ordered three pastas and two appetizers. All were overall great! They are known for their focaccia, and it was good! Definitely one of the focaccia I have had, most end up being too oily but this was perfect. We also got the mussels, and they were good as well, the butter sauce it is dosed in is not too heavy and pairs well with the bread. The Mafaldini was the biggest portion size, and it was also good, but we preferred the other pastas more. The best pasta was definitely the agnolotti!! Though the portion size was smaller, every bite was so delicious. Overall we had a great time here!

    I've been dying to try this spot but was quite underwhelmed by the food. We got the focaccia to…read morestart which was good but nothing special. The mussels and agnolotti were probably the stars of the show. We also had the fettuccine with lamb sausage which was good but again, nothing special. Service wise, the staff was great and very attentive. The food came out extremely quickly so we were in and out of the restaurant which wasnt a bad thing but an observation. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to Brooklyn to come back but that is just my take! I'm glad I was able to experience.

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    Lilia - Bar area

    Bar area

    Lilia - Apple crostata (@joeynht)

    Apple crostata (@joeynht)

    Lilia - Italian job (gelato)

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    Italian job (gelato)

    Bamonte's - Sides--green beans and potatoes

    Bamonte's

    4.0(524 reviews)
    8.4 miWilliamsburg - North Side
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    Cuisine: 7 Service: 8…read moreDecor: 8 Value: 7 Overall: 7 I wonder how many 100 year old restaurants are still left in NYC. It can't be easy to stay true to who you are in this ever changing world. With today's social media heavy and influencer dominated marketing, this restaurant sits on a quiet street in Brooklyn just going about its business. Known as an Italian red sauce shop that served all walks of life, including possibly the mafia, this place has seen it all. If only the walls can talk, I could imagine all the stories it holds. Our friendly waiter has been there for 20+ years and shared some of his experiences and memories. It was a nice bonus to our meal for four. For appetizers, we had some Clams Oreganata (8/10), Fried Calamari (8/10), and Roasted Peppers w/ Anchovies (8/10). I would say that these three starters were the highlights of the meal. The entrees were not bad, just not as outstanding as their appetizer counterparts. My favorite of the bunch was the Eggplant Parmigiana (8/10), which was delicious and well made. The other three items, Pork Chop alla Bamonte's (6/10), Ravioli w/ Meat Sauce (7/10), and Rigatoni w/ Sausage & Broccoli Rabe (7/10), were all decent, but nothing special. By the end of the meal, four of us all agreed that it was a fun experience. With all the great options for Italian cuisine in NYC, it's not somewhere that stands out enough for regular visits. However, I would stop by if I was in the neighborhood.

    I think the only way to really express how great the food here is would be to simply say that you…read moreshould try it for yourself. Make a pact with yourself that before you die you experience culinary paradise. Maybe it's laying it on thick for some of you but my dish of veal scarpariello was the best thing I've ever had at any Italian restaurant ever. Nor do I think that is an exaggeration at all. The veal was thin enough and with an equally thin layer of eggplant and mozzarella covering it and emerssed in a white wine sauce I couldn't decide what part was my favorite. I still can't decide but I will say I must go back and try it again. I thought that the dish looked small but I couldn't even finish half of it pan my own even though it was compelling me to devour the entire thing! Truly, don't even think of going without trying that dish for yourself. The staff was some of the most attentive I've ever come across. We had fresh plates and silverware after every course. We didn't need to look for a waiter at all for they were there seeing to our every need. And the patrons all looked like they were enjoying a special night out because this is truly a special place. Great food, great atmosphere and a wonderful night out!

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    Bamonte's - Interior

    Interior

    Bamonte's - Breast Chicken Parmigiana

    Breast Chicken Parmigiana

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