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Locanda Positano, Lafayette, CA

Locanda Positano

4.8
4.8
1356 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (925) 310-4337
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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What 1,356 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • East Bay

    Best Service

  • East Bay

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

1,356 Reviews
  1. Victoria

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible food & service! Marco was our server and we couldn’t have asked for a better evening. Can’t wait to go again - highly highly highly recommend! Everything so fresh and delectable. You will not regret going here. 

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  2. DAVID

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall outstanding. The bar area was very noisy so we asked to sit elsewhere. The parking lot tent was fine with the heater on. Vito our waiter could not have been better. He made good recommendations and was attentive. The Autumn salad was large enough to share and delicious. The Caesar salad was normal size and good. Both salads did need extra dressing and when we asked, it was brought quickly. The Stozzapreti and Gnoochi al pesto were both excellent. We were too full for dessert. We definitely will be going back.

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  3. Joanne

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you to the staff. They made my mother’s 95th birthday celebration very happy indeed!

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  4. Robert

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Locanda Poitano Keeps raising prices for the same dishes. My favorite dish has gone from 17.95 to 26.95 in past months. 2023-2024. Where does it end? When doses this restaurant start to give value to its customers? Sitting outside in the rain recently was not a GREAT experience. Water was not being controlled around the edges of the entries into the restaurant.

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  5. mark

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Place is only okay. Inside the house is warm and cozy, but outside under the tent is not what you want. The food is average at best. Bread is boring. Menu items are very limited. What we had was satisfactory, but nothing great. Caesar salad was a few pieces of lettuce, split cost of $16. Wine list also limited and lame. Dessert choices were actually good. Service was only okay. Overall the experience was disappointing and I wouldn’t bother going here.

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  6. Iris

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. The ambience food and service were so excellent. I Hadley recommend anybody to try the place and you will love it too.

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  7. Buck

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    there were 5 persons for this lunch. The menu provides a ful variety of interesting Italian cuisine . The cocktail menu is also very eclectic and the served drinks are superb. The wine list has a great selection of wine .Our service was impeccable and our server Vito was congenial affable , knowledgeable, and attentive. Our food was made and served to order and was delicious. The desserts and coffees were very good and the prportions were just right after a full delicious meal.

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  8. John

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great lunch - panini pollo! Will go back for dinner

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  9. Juli

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and really nice staff. It is all outdoors. And while they have a ton of high grade heaters and blankets on every chair, I was still cold. But that’s me. I don’t do so well in the cold. Dress warmly when it’s cold out!

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  10. Wendy

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambiance, great food, and friendly people! The Gnocchi and Lasagna are my favs, but all of their dishes are yummy.

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

Locanda Positano is rated 4.8 stars by 1356 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today

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Google Map for Locanda Positano

1005 BROWN AVE, Lafayette, CA 94549

Additional information

  • Area
    Lafayette
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • 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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