5 Must-Try Restaurants in Positano

Planning a trip to the stunning and incomparable Positano this summer? During your trip, which will be full of seaside hikes, yacht outings, and sunset toasts of Aperol spritz, you’ll likely work up quite the appetite! Luckily, Positano offers plenty of delicious dining options.

Our Enchanted Travel agent and Italy specialist Graci Brouillette names these five restaurants as her favorites after a visit to Positano:

 

1. Chez Black – Via del Brigantino 19

This beachfront, nautical-themed eatery (complete with waiters wearing sailor uniforms) boasts an unbeatable location right on the Spiaggia Grande. Graci describes Chez Black as “always lively” and ordered the black squid ink pasta. Fun fact: Denzel Washington is a regular visitor. In fact, he was the best man at owner Salvator Russo’s son’s wedding!

2. Franco’s Bar – located within Le Sirenuse Hotel

This bar is located at the world’s most gorgeous hotels, Le Sirenuse. It is built on top of a former car park adjacent to the resort and is just as incredible as you would expect. Graci suggests taking in the stunning atmosphere for drinks during the sunset for incredible views.

3. Da Vincenzo – Viale Pasitea, 172/178

This spot is a local favorite and great for either lunch or dinner. We recommend reservations if you’re going for dinner. You should be able to walk-in for a table during lunch hours. The menu seafood-heavy, with dishes ranging from grilled octopus skewers to fresh, seasonal pastas.

4. The Brasserie – located within Covo Dei Saraceni Hotel

The Brasserie is known for the best pizza in the area, serving woodfired Naples-style pies. Graci suggest trying the giant halved lemon filled with lemon sorbet, or taking a slice of pizza and a Peroni to go for the nearby beach!

5. La Sponda (Michelin Star) – located within Le Sirenuse Hotel

Dinner here is a splurge, but worth every penny considering you’ll be accompanied by live music and 400 candles. La Sponda serves cuisine in the Mediterranean tradition – with fresh, local ingredients set against the sparkling sea. In addition, it has one of the best views in all of Positano.

 

Call us today to book your getaway to the Amalfi Coast with the help of one of our Italy specialists. You can reach us 6 days a week at 402-281-3022.

 

The smells and tastes of Italy are intoxicating. When I picture a trip to Italy, I picture heaps of perfectly-cooked pasta with sauce from the freshest ingredients, all topped with stretchy, melt-in-your mouth mozzarella. My mouth is watering just thinking about the restaurants in Italy! Read below for our list of the 9 best restaurants in Italy, including eateries in Rome, Venice, and Florence.

 

 

Restaurants in Italy: Rome

Pastificio Guerra

Location: Via della Croce 8 (Near the Spanish Steps)

Price: Takeaway pasta for about 4 euros

Pastificio, conveniently located near the Spanish Steps, serves delicious portions of homemade pasta in to-go containers. This authentic eatery serves a rotating menu of two pasta choices per day. It’s the perfect lunch or snack stop for a day of on-the-go sightseeing. So convenient in fact, that our travel agent and Italy specialist Graci Brouillette (read more about her here) ate here twice in the same day!

La Prosciutteria

Location: Villa della Panetteria, 34/A(Near the Trevi Fountain)

Price: Dishes come in small, medium, and large, with prices between 5 and 15 euros

This hole in the wall is another favorite from our Italy specialist Graci! No reservations are needed here at this hole in the wall near the Trevi Fountain. This well-stocked deli and wine bar serves great wine (of course!) as well as classic charcuterie boards, plus vegetarian and cheese options.

Farinè la Pizza

Location: Via degli Aurunci, 6

Price: Pizza sizes small, medium, large, with prices between 3  and 15 euros

Farinè offers a small menu of just five different Roman-style pizzas. The dough here is unique – it is left to rise for a whole 72 hours, making it “highly digestible”, as well as incredibly tasty! Despite its basic and simple style, the budget prices and deliciously authentic food make Farinè a local favorite.

 

Restaurants in Italy: Venice

Caffè Florian

Location: Piazza San Marco, 57

Price: Extensive menu with varied prices. Sweets and coffee drinks starting from 7 euros, as well as finger foods and sandwiches starting from 11 euros.

Piazza San Marco is oft-avoided by local Venetians because of the prices and tourist mobs – but they make an exception for Caffè Florian. As the oldest cafe in the world, this eatery is a pricey but fun bucket list spot, serving a wide variety of coffee drinks and cocktails, as well as sweets, sandwiches, and other savory finger foods.

Ristorante Da Ivo

Location: Calle Fuseri, 1809

Price: Around 175 euro for dinner for two with wine

Reservations needed. Graci describes this restaurant as her favorite meal that she had in Venice, with reasonably priced menu items as well as a great atmosphere. Menu items include fresh seafood straight from the lagoon. She ordered the spaghetti and the clams and had the server pair it with their recommendation of a cheap wine. Fun fact: this is where George Clooney ate for his bachelor party!

Trattoria Al Gatto Nero

Location:  Via Giudecca, 88, Burano

Price: A la carte menu with items from 15 to 35 euros, as well as desserts and cheeses from 4 to 14 euros.

Reservations needed. ‘Al Gatto Nero’ translates to ‘The Black Cat’, and is located on the island of Burano. Graci ordered the seafood risotto, which was a highlight of her trip! We suggest calling ahead and asking for canalside seating.

 

Restaurants in Italy: Florence

Trattoria Sostanza

Location: Via della Porcellana 25R, Firenze

Price:  Relatively affordable. Main plates starting at 16 euros, plus side dishes starting at 6 euros. Most main dishes are in the 20-euro range.

This authentic eatery has been in business since 1869, and has been loved by locals for just as long. The old-fashioned restaurant has a magnetic atmosphere, with a bustling open kitchen and wooden communal tables that are always packed with locals and tourists alike. Many reviews suggest the butter chicken, which sounds divine and runs for 26 euros.

Gelateria Carabé

Location: Via Ricasoli, 60R, Firenze

Price: Granitas and gelato dishes starting at 3 euros

Our list would never be complete without a gelato shop. Head for the Sicilian gelato shop Carabé after any meal – or when you need a  sweet treat break between sightseeing stops. This place is loved by locals, who stop by for their breakfast granita made from almonds, black mulberries, or lemons. After a quick scan of the menu, I’m contemplating booking a flight to Florence just to try the Neapolitan Ricotta Cake.

‘INO

Location: Via del Georgofili 3

Price: Paninis starting at 6 euros

This is a go-to for locals for a grab-and-go panini. Think beyond your basic prosciutto and mozz (although that is always on the menu as well!) with creative options from famous chef Alessandro Frassica. The specials change daily and keep regulars coming back day after day.

 

Call us today to speak to one of our Italy specialists at 402-281-3022.