Locanda Positano

4.8

1368 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Enzo Rosano grew up in a town just outside of Naples, Italy. His fondest memories of his childhood are centered around his mother’s cooking and the spirited meals he shared with his eight siblings. Mama Carmela’s amazing cooking kept her children close to home throughout their childhood and young adulthood. Her culinary influence also played a role in Enzo’s decision to enroll in the Scuola Alberghieria Culinary and Hospitality program in Naples. Upon completion of his culinary training, Enzo landed a job as bartender at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Vong’s in London. Next was a stop as bar manager at The Berkeley Knightsbridge, a luxury property also in London. When he came to the Bay Area, his first stop was in Half Moon Bay where he helped open one of the town’s most popular restaurants, Mezza Luna, with family friend, Roberto Giovanni. At Caffe Riace,Enzo joined his brothers and worked alongside them as they made plans to open AquaPazza in San Mateo in 2008

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(925) 310-4337
Website
http://locanda-positano.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Beautiful spaces, delicious food and incredible hospitality make our private events the best! With a variety of spaces we have the ability to accommodate intimate corporate dinners to large family celebrations and everything in between.
Private party contact
Locanda Events Team: (925) 553-4625

Location
1005 BROWN AVE, Lafayette, CA 94549
Neighborhood
Lafayette
Parking details
There is a parking lot behind the restaurant
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 1,368 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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Locanda Positano offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "fantastic service" and "excellent food." Guests love the cozy outdoor seating and charming ambiance. Standout dishes include the authentic pasta and delectable desserts. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant remains a favorite for special occasions and everyday meals alike.

1,368 Reviews

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Tim
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was great. Christmas eve is usually a fixed menu which is notmally a standard menu item. This was surprising as the regular menu was being offered we sdrived a little early and we were seated but not rused every item was hot and fresh and the service is what we have come to expect great all around
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Patrick
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food, service, Everything was excellent. WHAT A TREAT!!!!!!!!
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Barbara
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time to the restaurant. Lovely main dining room ambiance. Great service from our Italian waiter. Starters: Burrata & Prosciutto was excellent Fritto Misto- very good Entrees: Strozzapreti- so-so. Nothing special Gnocchi- not good. Over cooked, rubbery. Don’t recommend Enzo's Favorite Branzino- excellent Dessert: PANNA COTTA- excellent Pistacchio Cake- excellent. Moist and delicious Cannolo Siciliano- not great. Dry Drinks: ROSSINI- nice, refreshing PAPER PLANE- pretty good POSITANO ESPRESSO MARTINI- tasty Overall, great evening. I am glad we sat inside vs outside. We will be back to try the lunch menu.
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Iris
VIP
San Francisco
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I C love this restaurant. Unfortunately I couldn’t sit inside because there was a party that took over the restaurant. This was not told to me when I registered my reservation on OpenTable. I was surprised when I got there and found out that the inside area was not open to the public. It was warm enough outside, but not the same.
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Thomas
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The featured special, seafood stew, was extraordinary, a feast for the eyes and delicious. This charming restaurant is a favorite.
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Leslie
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Julianna and service was excellent! Gracie for an authentic experience from cuisine to atmosphere, I felt I was back in Italy Positano. Happy Holidays!
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Goldee
VIP
San Francisco
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice waitress very accommodating. I liked the fact that they split our salads in the kitchen. We ordered bread for the table- no great shakes- Very nice meal and pace of dinner.
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Hilda
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great great service , food was delicious service was a 100
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Maureen
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Very expensive for the quality. I was there with friends and tried their dishes too and nothing we ordered was super good. Just okay. We were seated in a plastic covered patio and it was raining so it was loud and the ground was quite wet. I can see how this might be a cute place on a sunny day. I also didn’t like that they charge you for employee health care. Sheesh-as if the prices weren’t enough! When I asked about my dish not being very good, my waitress explained that this was the traditional way of making it. I’ve never had a carbonara so thick and gloppy. She offered to bring me something else but I refused. So she said maybe someone else at home might enjoy it. She was very nice and her service was very good. I’m just salty that we paid so much for a meh meal.
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Ronda
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely dinner. Wonderful staff that were very attentive.
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FAQs

Locanda Positano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 310-4337.

Locanda Positano is rated 4.8 stars by 1368 OpenTable diners.

Locanda Positano does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

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1005 BROWN AVE, Lafayette, CA 94549

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lafayette
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There is a parking lot behind the restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://locanda-positano.com/
Phone number
(925) 310-4337
Private party facilities
Beautiful spaces, delicious food and incredible hospitality make our private events the best! With a variety of spaces we have the ability to accommodate intimate corporate dinners to large family celebrations and everything in between.
Private party contact
Locanda Events Team: (925) 553-4625

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Locanda Positano

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Private dining

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What 1,368 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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