We ate here today after meeting with the folks at the Legacy Castle about our son's wedding. We found this delightful restaurant right here on Yelp after I googled "Best Italian restaurants near the Legacy Castle." I made reservations, which we didn't actually need, but I like to play it safe when going to a new place. The service was friendly and the food was delicious. I got the chicken piccata with a half Caesar salad and both were marvelous. My husband got the Rotini with Sunday Sauce (although in our house we call it Sunday Gravy, LOL) and it was yummy. Our son's fiancee got pasta amatriciana and said it was ALMOST as good as what she'd eaten in Rome, and our son got the sausage pizza fra diavolo and LOVED the thin crispy crust. Great food and service - thank you! Not sure why the posted review says we're from San Francisco; we're actually from Allentown, PA. read more

I went here a couple of times and don't really like any of their food items on the menu. I only came here for the occasional event, but I would never order food here if given the choice. The pizza is stale. The service is great though and the waiters are really nice and understanding. The ambiance is nice and the decor is lovely and pretty, the aesthetics are definitely there. read more

We celebrated my granddaughter's second birthday here today, and from the moment we walked through the door, the entire experience was exceptional. We reserved the party room for about twenty family members and friends, and the staff made us feel like VIPs from start to finish. The head server was absolutely on top of everything, and the rest of the team followed with the same outstanding level of customer service. Every detail was handled professionally, warmly, and with genuine care. Once the food started coming out, we knew we had made the perfect choice. Everything was delicious, fresh, and there was more than enough for everyone. From the pizza to the rest of the menu, every dish was a hit with our group. Owner Steve personally checked in throughout the party to make sure everything was going smoothly and that everyone was happy, which really showed how much pride they take in their restaurant and customers. This was truly a wonderful experience and a perfect place to celebrate such a special occasion. I would highly recommend this restaurant for anything from a family party to simply stopping in for a great slice of pizza. Huge thanks to Steve, the owners, and the entire crew for helping make my granddaughter's second birthday so memorable. We will definitely be back! read more

I do like the food here and the portion sizes are great but the service unfortunately is very slow. We had to remind our water several times about our check. Otherwise, good, low key place. read more

Positano - Grilled Portobello Mushroom - Pizza Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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I was charged $16 for a side of spaghetti. No meat with it, just a half a pound of spaghetti with sauce. That is a total rip off... you should be ashamed of yourself. The pizza was a 7, it was OK just a little overcooked. I will not be ordering here again. read more

Food and service all very good. Plus it's a BYOB!! Definitely worth trying it out! We have gone twice and enjoyed it both times.

Stopped in today and tried their chicken parm on a garlic knot. I opted for the sliders and they were nice enough to 2 with marinara and 2 with vodka sauce. I tried the vodka sauce one first and wow! I'm not sure I can eat chicken parm sandwich on regular bread again. I'm not even a garlic knot fan but the flavors and the soft garlic know were perfect. The marinara kne was also very good but the vodka sauce outshined it for sure. Next time I'm going to ask if they can do it Brooklyn style and add some pepperoni. I also tried a white slice and I gotta say it's up there in best white slices I've had. The employees were kind and attentive. Seems like a nice day night restaurant also. Will be back. read more

Positano - White slice 10/10 - Pizza Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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We are new to the neighborhood and ordered take out. Eggplant was delicious and so was the chicken Sinatra! Our food was ready upon arrival and everyone was so friendly. We look forward to eating in the dining room next time. read more

Place really went down. Portions got smaller, prices went up. Presentation non existing. I know diners with better food.

Came here with some friends after seeing a reel on Instagram. Objective was to try their garlic knot sandwich (spoiler- get it), although we also really enjoyed the rest of the food. This seems to be a family friendly spots- lots of people with kids inside. We chose to sit outside, which was nice and didn't see a knock on service- they were still pretty attentive. Garlic know sandwich: giant garlic knot cut in half with chicken parm and vodka sauce. Get this. It's ridiculously good. Rigatoni with Ricotta: I chose to substitute the sauce with vodka sauce and am so happy I did- their vodka sauce is addicting. Pasta was perfectly cooked. Stuffed shells: my friend got this and also subbed for vodka sauce. Sooo cheesy and delicious. Cannoli: pretty big and delicious. We shared it among the 3 of us. Perfect sweet touch to end the meal! I'll absolutely be back. read more

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For delivery 18 pizza with extra cheese Crust too thick undercooked heavy Too salty read more

Steve's recipes are like celebrating your childhood memories at Nana's and Papa's house! The food's quality and taste appeal are consistently delivered! You always feel special, appreciated and loved. Everyone goes out of their way to make you feel comfortable and valued. Whether it's a quick lunch, date night, a milestone occasion, family reunion or just because you are hungry for a homemade meal and some good company, Positanos is the place to go! Denise Federico read more

We went here for dinner the other night. The food didn't disappoint. The garlic knots were amazing. I got the soup special which was great and the chicken cesar salad. What made it amazing was the staff. It wasn't busy and they saw us come in with a baby and stroller and they were mindful enough to put us in a location with extra space. read more

We were fortunate enough to be able to order from here and have a Christmas feast!! It is the best food that I've had in a very long time. If you ever have a chance to get their chicken parm, rigatoni, or penne vodka, I would suggest trying them. This is real Italian food! read more

Stopped by Positano in Wayne, NJ and had one of the best meals I've had in a while. I ordered the garlic knot chicken parm and it was seriously amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and using garlic knots instead of a regular roll was such a great twist -- flavorful, fresh, and just the right amount of indulgent. What really stood out, though, was the owner. He was incredibly friendly and made us feel like regulars, even though it was our first time there. You can tell he really cares about both the food and the people walking through the door. The place had a laid-back, welcoming vibe and you could see that everyone working there took pride in what they do. If you're in the area and haven't been yet, definitely check it out. It's one of those spots you'll be glad you found. read more

Positano - Pizza Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

I wouldnt feed the food to my dog. The chicken parm tasted like a grocery store Perdue cutlet with ragu and packed mozzarella. The pork chop had no seasoning. The salad was a small portion, but hey, you cant mess up iceberg lettuce on a plate. The prices were insane - and although im fine paying for quality and quantity, this was not worth it. The check also came without being itemized so I have no item what I paid for. The waiter, who was very polite and attentive, merely handed us a bill with a bottom line. Maybe they should stick to pizza- which i have not tried, but the food is did try was worse than the food they serve in jail read more

Unreal!! So good. Super fast service even though they were busy. First time here and definitely worth it. Owner Joe came out and checked on me even. I'll for sure come back. read more

Amazing family run restaurant. The atmosphere, the service and food are exceptional. Highly recommend coming here whether you want very good Italian food or pizza there are a ton of options. We ate here 2 days in a row and the food was awesome the chicken cutlet vodka, homemade Italian and pizza. This is a must eat place. read more

We're no strangers, to Positano. Although we've visited many eateries over the years, we still love this little place. Food: Very nice selection, staying clearly within the "make fewer things but do it right" dictum. We found almost all items to be a but pricier than other, similar eateries, especially the appetizers. The clams oreganata was delicious, made with the whole clam, not canned, minced. The eggplant rollatini was excellent, sitting in a fresh tasting sauce and without the thick blanket of cheese found in other places. Service: Attentive, but given the few people dining at the time, we found service a bit slow. Positano is comfortable, without the carnuvL ambiance so often seen in Iralian places. read more

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I've been coming here with my family forever and it's always been so good. It's a cute little Italian restaurant in a strip mall with really amazing food. I always get the penne arribiata. What's nice about the pasta is that they have full orders and half size orders for when you aren't feeling as hungry. They also have the best salad dressing ever, it's so so good. Service is always fast and everyone that works there is super nice. Highly recommend! read more

Positano - Penne Arrabbiata Full Order - Pizza Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

Stopped into positano for a quick lunch before an appointment in the area. Was planning on just a slice but the server invited us to sit so we did. Ordered a bar pie and an appetizer. When pie came owner came over and said it stuck to pan. Was totally fine but a few slices were a little mangled. He served us that one so we didn't have to wait but cooked us up a second pie to take home for free. Very cool move. Service was great and food was outstanding. Nice dining room was pretty full so a popular place. Will be back for sure ! read more

First time having the pizza and it was delicious. A friend had pies delivered to a local game ( thank you to the owner) and the pizza was great. Parents and kids loved it. Definitely will be coming back. read more

Our favorite placefood is great but last time I was there with 5 friends for lunch but the service was not great!

Went for the viral garlic knot sandwich and it did not disappoint. I can't comment on the rest of the food they have to offer but based off of the taste and quality of ingredients used in the garlic knot sandwich I can just tell this place is something special. I ordered the chicken Parmesan garlic knot sandwich with vodka sauce instead of tomato sauce and it was amazing. The vodka sauce had so much flavor, the chicken cutlets were sliced and pounded to a perfect thinness, the garlic knot had a good amount of flavor but not overpowering and its texture was perfect, not too hard where it hurts the roof of your mouth but not too soft where it's soggy and soaks up all of the sauce. Went on lunch hour during the week so the place was pretty crowded which is a great thing for them but being it was a nice day out I decided to just sit outside to eat. From what I observed the inside was very nice and the staff were all super friendly. Would definitely recommend to stop in for lunch to try the garlic knot sandwich or maybe grab a slice because their pizza did look awesome as well! read more

Positano - The Garlic Knot Vodka Sub - Pizza Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

A favorite local spot for me to dine at! Ambiance- Casual or Semi Formal Italian Restaurant. I have dressed in a long sleeve and jeans, but have come in a polo and khakis for birthdays as well. Parking lot for easy parking, no wait for my party of 3 on a Friday night Cost- The cost per quality/quantity of food is great! Ordered: Sautéed Rigatoni Special and Halibut Special Pros: Food was delicious as always, from the garlic knots, to the sangria and salad, and all the entrees! The rigatoni special was to die for, complemented with bacon, veal, and white wine sauce. Would reorder it every time I see it as a special. The management is very friendly and always welcoming. Cons: Come here very often with no complaints. Overall: A go-to classy Italian restaurant and a standard for my dinner options, one that never disappoints! read more

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We stopped here with our hockey team in between games. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The garlic knot sandwich was delicious and others got pizza which the raved about. We will be back next time we play another game in the area! read more

Our @BigDudesBigFoods lunch today was an #OffTheMenu masterpiece from a great small business, @PositanoWayne . Positano Restaurant and Pizzeria created a Garlic Knot Chicken Parm with Vodka Sauce Sandwich. This deliciously breaded chicken cutlet topped with mozzarella, sandwiched between two halves of a danish sized garlic knot, soaking in a shallow puddle of vodka sauce was one of the Top 10 things I've ever eaten. The garlic knot sub is not on the menu but you can get yourself one anytime at Positano in #WayneNJ as long as that day's jumbo garlic knot supply is still intact. We recommend the Italian Disco Fries as a side ( crinkle cut fries with mozzarella and marinara sauce. This typical looking NJ strip mall location has a professional and friendly crew and great food. No room for dessert after this belly bomb but we will definitely be back. #BigDudesBigFoods #SupportSmallBusiness #BDBFCertified #BDBF #Positano read more

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This restaurant is a high end pizzeria. the place is old but functIonal. the service by the team of 2 was great. The owner came by to say hello. That was a nice touch. the food was very average. I had the halibut special. bad move on my part. read more

Ah. May. Zing. I want to have the bucatini carbonara every day. Went for the viral garlic knot chicken parm sandwich - which was fantastic, but also tried the Sicilian slice and carbonara. Everything was beyond our expectations! read more

Haven't been here in awhile so on way home we decided to stop in. We love that you can get half orders of some dishes as that's plenty for us. We shared the mussels that were very good but thought it could have been a bigger order. I had spaghetti with meatballs that was delicious and sandra had bucatini that was very good as well. Enjoy read more

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Great food! We ordered take out and loved it. The chicken with vodka sauce, especially, was delicious. The portions were adequate. We plan to go back. read more

If you want the best consistent quality in Italian food. Look no further.. this spot is a local fav. You will soon see why the same people keep coming back. The owners are always there to make sure your food is to your liking. The soups & Salads are amazing. Order the Drunk'n Chicken Parm! Amazing. Not a dish I would not get. Family owned. A+++ Oh. And they serve Pizza Also! Lol. read more

We went there for New Years eve.. Food suck!...Waste of money. The garlic knots was still doughy, Food was horrible. They give you very very small portions for $$$$..your money. Not worth eating there.. I will never be coming back to this place ever again. read more

Been going to this Restraunt for years, never disappoints! Great food! Valentines Day swordfish with broccoli rabe ! Excellent!! read more

Food was great. Good Italian food. It was hard to get our server to order, and to pay. Great atmosphere.

Service was terrible and the food wasn't even good. Save your money and time, there are much better options across town!

The following review is based on 3+ decades where "Positano" has been our family's uninterrupted "Go To" spot for pizza and other tasty Italian choices. My calculations confirm that my family of five has had at least 1,000 meals (literally "under our belt") from this family establishment! It's clear to anyone that A) this family really likes pizza and B) this family really, really likes Positano's Pizza (and hot/cold subs, pasta and garlic knots) quite a bit. As a result, this review could be book-length but I'll just keep it to a brief (but authentic) hug. Honestly, it was a recent delivery mistake that prompted this review. Mistakes happen -- they're unavoidable. It's the "response" to the mistake that separates the "Iconic Pizza Place" with all the "Other Pizza Places" in a small town. Steve, the proprietor of Positano's Restaurant knows the difference between "fixing a mistake" and responding in a way that actually makes the bond between Owner and Customer even tighter. Bottom Line: A Family Business Warmly Serving Your Family. If you bring your patronage and hard-earned money to Steve and his Staff, you're going to get fresh, high-quality ingredients, prepared just the way you asked and brought to your table (or delivered to your home). So, if you're new to the area or just suffering from a bad case of "Pizza Exhaustion" from your local shop, call Positano -- ask for Steve or a manager if you'd like a caring suggestion or need a special preparation. Remember, this is a bonafide, full service restaurant with a lively (and often "hopping" dining room) -- so ask about their specials that night and treat your family to a new (and I suspect) better experience at a family meal ... and enjoy! You'll soon understand how Positano has blossomed over the decades. read more

WARNING! Will not go again - Terrible place and possibly racist to Asians. My friend and I arrived at the front door for outdoor seating. In general, there's a sign that says to wait to either go in or be seated. After 10 minutes of waiting and 1 other group ignoring us in line and trying to pass us, I had to voice out that we were first and waiting to be seated. There was the delivery driver just sitting there with no response to us. Yet, once the other group came up, the driver asks to help them instantly. Then, another employee came out and does not look at us twice until I voiced out we were waiting to be seated after the above group were asked first (they came after us and cut us in waiting) After that trouble, we waited about 15 minutes before our order was finally taken. While we waited for our food, I was watching every group that came up to the front door instantaneously be serviced and asked about seating and such. I ordered the chicken parm sandwich and my friend ordered the Kelly's balsamic pasta. Both our feedback was the food was not even decent. I would pass on both these choices. However, based on the above service, I strongly recommend to avoid Positano's, especially if you're Asian. I typically do not like to judge on racism, but the above was quite apparent. read more

I was told by a friend this is the best chicken parm he ever had and I would have to agree. The vodka sauce is off the charts probably the best I ever had. read more

Positano - Chicken Parmigiana with Vodka Sauce - Pizza Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

The owners and staff seemed to have personal relationships with a lot of the people dining in which implied to me that the restaurant had a pretty large loyal fan base. The restaurant is warm and intimate and decorated with several pictures of Positano. Meals are served with delicious garlic knots. Our table ordered a pasta with vodka sauce, veggie pizza, and margherita pizza. (we're Vegetarians). The veggie pizza and pasta tasted a little bland but the margherita pizza was delicious. read more