Great foods and great services. Recommend this restaurant

+6

Coming from someone from Staten Italy…BLEW ME AWAY…SERVICE? AMAZING, specials presented and they had stuffed zucchini flowers and they were cooked perfectly. You come in shake you hand like a gentleman, treat you like your a president, got the veal and got to be honest, I don’t know what that kitchen is doing but all the flavor is there as if it is farm to restaurant. THIS IS WHAT RESTAURANTS ARE MISSING SINCE COVID. SERVICE 10/10, FOOD 10/10 will defiantly pay that toll again to have food service and all again. My new go to spot

Reservations were a breeze. The host was very professional and got us setup in no time. We took our sister out for her bday and everyone had a great time, but most importantly a good meal. Service was amazing. The waiters were cordial, efficient and overall top notch service. Owner of the restaurant, or manager.. checked in on us twice that night to make sure everything was good. We ordered the tomahawk special they had that night. Perfect. I also like their truffle Mac and cheese. Our toddlers did not eat anything so we actually stepped out to grab a slice of pizza. Restaurant was understanding. Overall Service charge was 25% for large groups. Will be back again for my own birthday. Fountain drinks were not free refills. 😩

Truly enjoyable food , witch definitely has a great passionate chef behind, lovely drinks and enjoyable wines. Thank you Val and the staff for making this a great dinner experience 👏

Beautiful Restaurant, Great Food ,Owner & Staff ,Wonderful Gracious People .One if The Nicest Places In Bay Ridge! ❤️

+2

Been here a few times now with my husband. We came on a Tuesday around 6:30 without a reservation and it was empty at first but filled up quickly. The service is always 5/5 stars. I’ve not once felt rushed to order or to pay. They give you chilled wine glasses which I love. The restaurant is beautiful. The food is very good. The hostess is so friendly and was absolutely not strutting around the restaurant flaunting her body at patrons… lol I am leaving this review because I saw the review about her from a couple weeks ago and can’t even believe someone wrote that! The staff has always been respectful and professional to us. Only downside is finding parking in the neighborhood. We’ve gotten lucky, but they do have valet (haven’t used their service yet).

Food was so fresh and delicious. Service was amazing.

Absolutely amazing food,drinks and service. My first time attending with friends and I would recommend this fine Italian restaurant to anybody that is looking for real Italian American cuisine. The prices are on the high side but you get what you pay for which is quality. The wait staff was so great and helped our experience to make it even better! Definitely will be returning

Delicious food. Went to a baby shower there. My only complaint is the private room was FREEZING.

This is my go-to for great food, a nice ambiance, and an overall pleasant dining experience in the South Brooklyn area. It’s a bit of old school Italian with a modern touch. The food is fantastic. I like to order the oysters (west coast), nonna’s meatballs, and calamari to start and then the whole branzino is my favorite main course. For dessert you MUST try their banana bread pudding with banana Nutella gelato. It’s delicious, and sometimes sold out!

Had a wonderful dinner here with my friend. The service was outstanding, the waiters were very attentive and polite. The food was quite good, though priced accordingly. Loved the cannolis and espresso macchiato martini, too! Pretty interior, valet, clean bathrooms. Great experience overall, will be back.

Cozy atmosphere and veeeery delicious!!!!!!

Upscale food, service and prices but the TV's detract from the overall environment. That said, if you want a fancy meal while watching the NBA, it's a good his & her spot.

+2

Great ambiance, delicious food and great service!

First family trip to NYC and was not sure where to eat. Positano was the closest and had reservations open for outside dining. The cab driver gave us the heads up that it was really good food and we should trust him because he was Italian. We arrived and it was a little busy but it was a Saturday evening so what place wasn't. We sat down and looked over the menu to find so many good options. I settled for the Lobster bisque and Spaghetti "Frank Sinatra". Both were absolutely delicious and worth every penny. I told my wife after, "If I could eat more, I would order the same thing." If you are ever in the area and have time for a nice delicious meal, this is the place.

Great place! The food and drinks were out of this world delicious, but the best thing about Positano is the staff, friendly and warm.

Place was packed but they had plenty of staff on hand. Great service and the food was great.

Amazing service! Enzo was our waiter and was simply amazing! Food was fresh and delicious. Definitely recommend

Delicious food and cocktails. The people working there were so kind and polite. Our waiter was the best, took extra care of us, also got complimentary drinks. Definitely will be back. Highly recommend this place

The former Cebu manager is FOH here! Hostess was friendly (and funny). A fellow teacher and I had a great meal. Interesting daily specials. Tar tar, wagyu appetizer, special seafood pasta, Vongole pasta, and dessert were delicious. Pricier than most, but its very welcoming to come in and enjoy a proper few courses of a meal in a fine bistro atmosphere.

The food is delicious, the staff was attentive and always there to assist. The place was busy even on Tuesday night, it didn't feel overcrowded.

On the day that we went to Positano, it was a very special day. My daughter had just graduated from a well known university and we were there to celebrate. We were greeted very warmly by very one. Our waiter was very attentive and caring, letting us know all the specials of the day. When the dishes came, it was a feast for the eyes. It was three of us, so we could not help but taste a little of each other's plates. Each sampling was an explosion of flavors that left us with the desire to try more dishes. Which we will do, the next time. I thank the whole staff for making my daughter's day so special. Thank you so much!!! This is definitively a place to go to enjoy everything this restaurant has to offer and spend some time with friends and family.

The food is delicious and the service is excellent, the waiters are very attentive. I highly recommend it and of course I will return..

Very nice place to dine take the family. Take the wife .take the girlfriend the food is great and the service is great early Fridays are my favorite just go for it enjoy life

I recently dined at this fantastic restaurant and was thoroughly impressed. The atmosphere is inviting and pleasant, creating the perfect setting for a delightful meal. The food surpassed all expectations, with each dish delivering an explosion of flavors that left my taste buds wanting more. The service was impeccable, adding to the overall enjoyable experience. I highly recommend this place for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience.

Beat Italian food ive tried in Bay Ridge, in fact this was some of the best food ive ever had in my life! I could eat this food every day, its packed with flavor and perfect balance, i was blown aeay by every bite. I will be coming back soon and often. Bravo Positano, best Italian restaurant in NYC!!!

+2

Absolutely fabulous restaurant & service. Thank you so much Kevin, Jose & the gentleman from(Spain) for making my Mother's 80th birthday so special. It brought tears to my eyes to see my mother so happy. The food is outstanding & the service is impecable. Ambiance is beautiful. Forever thankful! I highly recommend!

One of the best tasting Italian restaurants I’ve ever been to. Food was delicious and service was amazing as well

I don’t know what they adding to this food but it made us so happy

Love this restaurant!!! My go to Italian restaurant in Bay Ridge. Fresh Papardelle pasta! Ossobuco was so good and we changed pasta to Papardelle and the dish felt complete. Frank Sunatra was good too. The calamari with the spicy marinara sauce was so so good and crispy...kids favorite.

The Ambiance was romantic, the place was quiet, nice decor. The food was presented quite nice tasted awesome. The food was well portion and the prices were Fair. The waiters were well-dressed and the Busboys we're always close at hand. Overall I highly recommend this restaurant and its food.

(M, 29) Honestly, this is such a great place with great vibes. The staff is wonderful, the food is wonderful, the drinks are wonderful. There was a small hiccup with getting a dessert we never asked for but they resolved the issue quickly. I'm excited to return.

+1

Amazing food , great service Valet parking is very helpful and fast

+2

Coming from Miami, let me tell you something this is very, very good! If you like Carpachio, you would love this Please when you in NY go there ! God Bless!

Service, environment, and food is A+ Price was decent also I passed by this restaurant almost everyday for multiple years and decided to walk-in and was upset at myself for not walking in years ago. Delicious.

I went to Positano last night with a friend of mine and we had the most delicious meal. I had the seared yellowfin tuna, and my friend and I shared the Burrata and the crabcakes. Everything was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented and to top it off our waiter Sean was amazing. Not only did he recite all of the specials perfectly, but his service was impeccable as well. Can't wait to go back.

We just did my baby shower here on Saturday and everything was top knotch from beginning to end! Booking the space was so easy the service the day of the party was fantastic and everyone said how great the food was! Definitely recommend to anyone needing to do a gathering and will definitely be doing more in the future!!

❤️In September, I hosted a Bereavement Luncheon for about 20 Guests of Family and Friends. We had a a menu that was filled with 3 or 4 choices for each course.There were 5 courses. The servers were very processional, attentive, respectful, friendly and very understanding. The food itself was Amazing…every course served, was served with Class as each server announced each dish. The food was delicious, plentiful and cooked just right. So Much, some of us even had some to take home. Positano’s Manager Val…was present several times to check everything was running smoothly. He was also very kind funny… WITH PROFESSIONAL CLASS.!!!!! I can’t thank everyone soooooo….much for helping me Celebrate My Friend Marie Mazzarella’s Life ❤️ Thanks again Marie Myers

I’ve been here once before on a Sunday and neither loved nor hated my meal. Came back again for a date night, walked in at 8:30 on a Saturday with no reservation waited 2 hours to get seated but it was so worth it. The hostess was so friendly and professional, she kept checking in with us and apologized. They were running behind because earlier reservations stayed later than expected. I loved that they didn’t ask guests to leave like some places do which I find extremely annoying and usually avoid places with a time limit. We had drinks at the bar and oysters. I am very picky when it comes to oysters, these were mouth watering and very fresh! Once we got seated, I was afraid that the food wouldn’t be as good because they were incredibly busy and it was an hour before the kitchen closed. We ordered two specials, a shrimp scallop pasta dish & a gnocchi with chunks of filet mignon, burrata and shaved black truffle. Every single bite was to die for! Food was very fresh, pasta cooked al dente just like it should be. Drinks were wonderful as well, strong and well made. Staff was extremely attentive and brought me a new napkin maybe four times as they kept falling off of my lap. The French napoleon was the cherry on top, perfectly crisp, right amount of cream and fruit. I couldn’t breathe at this point but I ate every last bite! Definitely blows away other Italian restaurants in the area. Will be returning

Delightful experience dining outdoors today with a friend, a birthday treat. My family cooks a lot at home, and have high standards for what we eat. Expectations exceeded. Tried the Calabrese sandwich for lunch, along with salad. Complimentary garlic bread and dip was a nice touch. Everything was fresh and well presented, service was good. Am looking forward to returning!

I am so happy and satisfied 😌 that I finally got the chance to eat here. My husband took me to this wonderful place yesterday's night (Monday, December 11th) as a random surprise to spend some quality time time together since it's been a while, and wow, I am still catching my breath because this took it away. Such a delightful experience 🥰 For cocktails: I had the Cucumbers Basil and my husband a dry and dirty Martini. 10/10 For appetizers: We got two specials: the grilled octopus and the burrata with prosciutto, fresh figs, and caramelizad walnuts. 11/10 For main courses: The Black Linguini Pescatore and a special dish (not on the menu): Gnoqui pasta with filet mignon pieces on a cognac sauce, fresh black truffles shaves. 12/10 Desserts: Tres Leches and Apple Caramel Pie. 10/10 Can't wait to come back! Top notch service and attention as well👌🏾

+6

This is my first review here, but I've been here many times over the years. It's always a 5 star experience. The food is out of this world and the drinks are always so good. It's definitely worth a visit.

If you up to old school Italian restaurant in Bay Ridge then this is your place. The food was fresh and good and the portions are quite generous. The stuff is friendly and helpful, but the waiting time was a bit above the average, most likely due to the fact that they very busy.

+6

What a lovely date night. I’ve been living in Brooklyn for over two years now and I’ve always wanted to try this restaurant always looks so busy and cars always Infront for valet service. Let’s jump right in if your looking to impress, wine and dine your partner this is the place server (Jugo) fantastic . I am a food and beverage manager in the city to a membership space and this is the kind of hospitality and comfort we look for. Knows the menu knows how to clear plates and it’s constantly checking in to see how the dishes are. fantastic chicken franchise also the chicken Parm is excellent for starters we had fried calamari which was to die for, also the filet mignon carpaccio wow wow wow that truffle oil over the arugula salad brings that dish to life. Finished off with a tiramisu the only thing I wasn’t so fond of was the Aperol spritz and the water $7 per bottled water was a bit pricey but everything else was exceptional.

+1

This place is great, went for dinner last night and had a great meal. Food was excellent, service was on point and we had a great time.

Amazing food and service; Loved the whole experience and they truly topped it off with the Birthday dish for my mother.

+5

Really delicious food but not really good cocktails. It's better to take some nice wine. Anyway the service was good. My compliments to the chef

+5

Positano is always crowded and for good reason, they truly have the best pasta and scene in Bay Ridge. Their pasta isn't the only craveable dish, they have interesting and tasty salads too like the grilled romaine with roasted peppers and charred corn, and their fried calamari is also delicious. If you are looking for the perfect bowl of pasta in Bay Ridge, look no further than Positano.

The food is only 4/5 but the service is INCREDIBLE and the staff brings it up to a 5/5. The pizza is average or above average for the area and there’s a ton of great options so this is a compliment I forgot how good it was. The wings are good but nothing special. Warm chicken salad wasn’t great in my opinion and the packaging leaks but that’s not a big deal. The garlic knots are not great below average soggy and not that delicious… I ordered them twice and tossed them after eating one. Let’s talk about the staff. Incredible very friendly helpful and attentive. They made this place even the take out people and delivery drivers are some of the best I have encountered in this area.

This restaurant is amazing! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious and the service was probably the best service I’ve encountered. I personally think this restaurant is better than most of the expensive city steak houses and Positano really knows how to cook their meat. We ordered the tuna tar tar, rock shrimp, 50 oz porterhouse which was served with creamed spinach, truffle Mac and cheese, and sweet onion rings. Then of course, we got dessert which was the classic tartufu, panna cotta, and frozen lemon shots. Everything was so good and so worth it. I do have to say it is a bit privy but for what you get it’s amazing and you can count on me being back here. Also, the restaurant is super accommodating as we got a table for dinner without reservations

+1

I came to the restaurant for my birthday March 2nd and the food was beyond amazing..... And service was fantastic!!! I couldn't stop staring at my food It looked like it belonged in a magazine It was phenomenal.... This will forever be my birthday dinner place!!

Had an early Christmas dinner here with my spouse. Food was incredible, service on point. We will definitely make a point to come back here!

The food was outstanding. Service was very attentive

If you plan to visit with a group please make sure whole group is here to be seated. Restaurant is busy and full of life. Food was great as well as deserts. We happen to have a small issue with payment type that was very quickly corrected. Valley service is provided.

+6

Anthony C

I do travel to Brooklyn easily. Too much of a headache but this food and service is second to none. Salmon was PERFECT. drunks were PERFECT. To be honest the music was too loud for dinner conversation but EVERYTHING else was amazing. Money well spent.

R. Francis

Just an amazing restaurant. Street parking is Hard but the actual restaurant is amazing. There are so many options for food. And all the food is delicious. The portions are great sizes. The drinks are amazing. Id def re visit

michael smith

I had lunch with my son, who lives nearby the restaurant, I was visiting from out of town. They had valet parking - hugely helpful. A welcoming, very professional staff. The food was excellent. The beet salad was great. I am a snob when it comes to linguini a la vongole. This was very good. Bravo! Grazie e tante! I'll be back.

Alena Rokhiu

Delicious food, great atmosphere and outstanding service! Shout out to Kevin for making our BD dinner tonight truly special!

Sabrosa Vegana

I’ve gone a few times and aside from the great food, is the atmosphere. The staff is friendly and informative of the menu, they made my mother’s 70th birthday special!

Maryna Sulyma

What a cool spot and great food! And you take a walk before or after the dinner is an added bonus

Roxanne Margadonna

We love Positano! We live in NJ and come to Brooklyn for this fabulous restaurant with friends and family. The restaurant is beautiful, an upscale NYC vibe while focusing cuisine on the Town that is their namesake in Italy! We enjoyed stuffed zucchini flower appetizer, and gnocchi and caci e peppe main courses that were so delicious. We finished with tartufo, cannoli and espresso, perfect ending to our lovely evening. Salvatore our waiter was so nice, the other restaurant staff are so attentive and courteous. The owner is very personable and nice. Our drive is one hour and so worth it! Go to Positano! You’ll feel like you’re in Italy.

+1

William Ruiz

Positano is such a gem in Bay Ridge! From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed by the warm atmosphere and friendly staff. The space has a cozy yet modern vibe, perfect for a casual dinner or a special night out. The food is the real star here. Everything tastes fresh and full of flavor, with generous portions that are great for sharing. The pasta is perfectly cooked, the seafood dishes stand out, and the brick-oven pizza is a must-try. You can tell they put real care into both the ingredients and presentation. Service is attentive without being rushed, and the staff makes you feel like family. Prices are fair for the quality, and you definitely leave full and happy. If you’re in Bay Ridge and craving delicious Italian food in a welcoming setting, Positano is absolutely worth a visit. Highly recommend!

+2

Vickie D T

Took my son to a belated Father’s Day celebration. Service excellent, food delicious. It was great. A bit pricey. An awesome place.

Natalya Pigulskaya

One of my favorite restaurants -- beautiful place, delicious food, good drinks, great service, and an upscale yet casual atmosphere. The pasta here is made in-house and it sure tastes like it. The bartender is always friendly and accommodating. The servers are friendly and helpful. I like getting the seafood Pasta here but everything I've tried is good! My favorites are the seafood Pasta and the baked clams. Good for a casual lunch outing or a romantic evening date or for a celebration! Definitely will keep on coming back to this restaurant over and over!

+1

Lukasz Zbylut

Excellent food and service. The music is played too loud. The kitchen staff throws utensils down too loudly so you hear the clank of the silverware at all times.

+13

Serafino

This place is always on point and excellent! From the food being amazing and the staff not only attentive but always showing a tremendous amount of love to my family and myself. Salvatore the waiter giving extra attention to my young daughter’s request and Val greeting my father and I with huge hugs, smiles and laughs. Many years of friendship and enjoying great service ! Thanks again guys.. PS- Their ricotta cheesecake is out of this world

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.

+2

Rosemary Rodriguez

We recently celebrated my friend’s birthday and Positano handled our party of 20 in a professional manner. The staff was phenomenal and I could not have asked for better service. Everyone raved about the menu we selected. I would not hesitate to have another celebration here. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. In my opinion, this is the best Italian restaurant in Brooklyn.

Thomas P Smith NY REAL ESTATE

As a local realtor in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, I often take clients to lunch during showings in the area, and one of my favorite spots is this fantastic Italian restaurant. Their panini are a standout—always made fresh, and incredibly delicious. The full bar is a great bonus, offering a wide selection of beverages to complement the meal. Whether you're a local or just visiting, I highly recommend stopping by for a delightful lunch experience.

+11

Kim Sing Lo

We went in to celebrate my grandson's first teenager birthday party. The service was wonderful. The food was good/excellent overall. The presentation was good. Some dishes were a little too salty for me. It could be my own preference. I would go back dinning in this restaurant again. Sorry, I forgot the handsome writer's name. He was friendly. The busboys were very polite. It was a wonderful dining experience. Thank you for the service.

+8

Their food was absolute perfection. The Linguine with clams and olive oil I ordered was one of the best pastas I've ever had. The reason I'm rating 4 stars instead of 5 is because the service was a little slow. I'd still visit this restaurant again the next time I'm in the area!

Highly attentive wait staff. I literally wanted for nothing!!!! I would skip the calimari app. The pieces were TOO inconsistent. Some tender and LOTS tough to chew. The grilled lamb chops with spinach and saffron risotto were cooked perfectly and very tasty. BF had the Bucatini pasta meal. I didn't like it at ALL, sauce is too sweet for my liking. But he seemed okay with it. With so many other options on the menu and the AMAZING staff, we'll DEFINITELY be back. And be sure to have the French Napoleon for dessert! It's sharable but it's SO GOOD you may not want too.... I didn't care for the tiramisu. Not ENOUGH cream - cake to cream ratio is off. Enjoy!

UPDATE ------------------------------------------- The restaurant manager called me and apologized. I am going today to use the store credit they kindly offered me to make up their mistake. Will keep you posted. -------------------------------------------- I reserved a table yesterday because my friend recommended this restaurant and also because of the good reviews on Google. Unfortunately, my experience was not good at all. The place itself is not that great. I did not like the design of the restaurant. Unlike some Italian restaurants here, Positano doesn't have Italian staff. We ordered Parmesan Chicken, Bolognese and Burrata. Please keep in mind that all of the above is much less expensive in some restaurants which are located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The pasta was undercooked. And please do not start with AL DENTE, I know what that is, and it was not it. Parmesan Chicken tasted like a big nugget, and I didn't find any Parmesan cheese on it. Maybe a bit of Mozzarella. but not Parmesan. Burrata- it costs 20 dollars, and they literally bring something that does not look handmade. I bought the exact same burrata from a local grocery shop. Also, they add 20% gratuity for a party of 2 (????). I understand when you pay 20% for a party of 5 or 6, but not for 2 people. It's absurd. DO NOT GO THERE. You will be disappointed.

Very delicious food. Nice atmosphere in the outside dining area. Service is slow but if you have good company and are patient its worth the wait.

Amazing food , service top notch, thank you Elvis! We were sitting outside , enjoying warm summer evening and sipping wine Will come again - might try indoors

+4

Went to Positano for lunch. I’ll start that they don’t have a specific menu for lunch it’s just one menu ( dinner menu) even though online shows a lunch menu we arrived at 1:00 pm and were given the dinner menu. The atmosphere is nice they have pretty Crystal chandeliers and three different rooms. We started with the butternut squash ravioli which was delicious loved the different flavors. Then we had the Barbalitole salad which was nice. Then we had the the Busiate Cavolfiore pasta which I least liked it was topped with like a cup of breadcrumbs and it literally took all the flavor it felt like I was eating breadcrumbs . And last is the truffle Mac and cheese which was nice very cheesy. For vegetarians the menu is a bit limited. We didn’t try to substitute anything so not sure if that may have been an option. I give the restaurant 4 stars

We ordered a lot of different dishes in this Italian restaurant. The appetizers and salads were all very tasty, so I definitely recommend all the appetizers from the menu. Eggplant Parmesan and portobello mushroom was really good. The Pasta dishes here are average but being from Brooklyn I am probably a bit spoiled. The desserts here are highly recommended as well.

+6

The food was a definite standout, earning a high 4-star rating for quality. Both the service and atmosphere were also good, each earning 3 stars. This is a wonderful local spot that I definitely recommend for a pleasant visit!

Libinski 0G

Good Italian spot in Bay Ridge. The food here is more modernized than old school new York city Italian food. Love the presentation and pasta here. Also love the service and outdoor dining experience. If you are in the neighborhood this is a good place to stop by. Coffee needs some work and desserts are on the sweet side if you don't mind. Great time!

+11

Jake Poskitt

I really liked this place. The food was amazing! The only downside of this place is it was FREEZING!!!! The AC was too high!!!! The pasta was really good, the Chicken Parm was the best I’ve ever had, and the cake was really good too!!!!! The staff was very informative, but I felt like they could’ve been more attentive because there were times my cousins needed utensils. Other than that I think it was really good!!!! I would highly recommend this place!!!!

Stephen K

If you fancy some classic Italian cuisine and seafood, then swing by this bistro. Upon seating, the table will have a bread basket with condiment. The breads are soft and fluffy, but try not to fill up on them. Their seafood dishes are also delicious. The taste is not too salty, nor is there any residual sand in the mussels! I do recommend ordering their steak, but please make sure you listen carefully. When I went with my family and friends, we did not hear the daily specials too well. Therefore, we were shocked upon seeing the large size, and high cost, of the meat. The meat was tender and flavorful, so we did not mind. The service was perfect. Our server was polite, patient, and helpful! She answered all of our questions and was kind enough to repeat answers when we could not hear the first time. The only complaint I have is the noise volume. I do not know if it is because we dine on a Friday evening, or it is typically this noisy. If you wish to have a quiet meal, this may not be the ideal place. If you are celebrating or having a memorable meal with friends or family, then the atmosphere is already set for you.

+1

Food was good, and that’s about it. Our service ceased to exist halfway through the meal, and the loud club music detracted from an otherwise peaceful outdoor seating arrangement. Meatballs recommended.

A real Bay Ridge nuisance. Waiters and customers block the natural path of pedestrians. Valet blocks a busy lane of 4th Ave. The owner parks a Bentley or other cars in the 101st Street crosswalk. The only way for a pedestrian to safely pass Positano is to cross a very busy 4th Avenue twice - once before Positano and once after. Food is mediocre and overpriced. ***

+3

Let me start off by saying that the food is phenomenal and waiters and staff are great. The manager Val on the other hand is the downfall of this restaurant. To put it bluntly, he is hands down one of the rudest, most arrogant individuals I’ve ever encountered in a restaurant setting. He struts around with an attitude like he owns the world, and unless you’re a regular or someone he personally knows, don’t expect even the slightest ounce of respect from him. He’s condescending, dismissive, and makes the entire atmosphere uneasy with his presence. What made it even worse was how he treated his own staff. The way he spoke to them was appalling, completely unprofessional, rude, and downright demeaning. It was uncomfortable to watch, and honestly, it cast a shadow over what should have been a great dining experience. The food and the servers are top-notch, but Val is a disaster for this place. A manager should lift the standard of a restaurant, not drag it down with arrogance and hostility.

A small tight place. The food was amazing. I'm rating the service 2 stars because somehow my lobster risotto was served to a couple who came in after my group of 9. They all got their food, and my son and I had to wait. Then they bought out our order on a plate, not in the saute pan like I saw it served for everyone else. I felt like we got the leftovers. The waiter also slapped our plates together like he was mad he had to do it. However, the other people's was put together so beautifully. I felt like it was a racial prejudice. I'm Puertorican the others were white. Of course, the manager asked me about the issue, apologized, and gave the table a round of shots, but I still felt slighted.

We had a nice meal at this restaurant. The special was the eggplant siciliana as an appetizer and it was absolutely absurdly delicious. Unfortunately everything else fell short of spectacular in regards to flavor. My partner got the carbonara. It was so heavy, oily and greasy. Was really missing freshness. I got the beet salad with shrimp. The shrimp were grilled and arrived dry and very salty. They were over cooked. I had a good time at this place. The decor is beautiful and the service is ok. However the food is average.

Lunch this week. Too pricey for a lunch menu, but the worst part was the television over my head! Bad enough that FOX news was on, but the table in front of us had 4 men (with the remote) staring at the tv. Ever time I tried to talk to my friend, there were 4 sets of eyes watching and felt like they were looking at me Creepy and uncomfortable!!!!!! This is supposed to be a nice restaurant….not a local dump! Didn’t order wine or dessert bc just wanted to get out of there. Last, I drink a lot of water. Water was in small bottles. Had to ask for more three times! Just leave the bottle ! Food is decent but not worth the money!

Food took a very long time to get to the table, was also hard to get a hold of anyone for the check because of a large party being held at the restaurant.Rock shrimp was good, the cauliflower pasta was the worst pasta I’ve ever had, was bland and overpriced. Frank sinatra pasta was average. I think the dishes here are hit or miss, for the price, everything should be good. Would not come back.

My husband and I had a lunch on Saturday The waiter was very professionally introduced lots specially so I ordered home made pasta with shrimps and scallops when it came out the order looks horrible with little pieces seafood and cream and tasted funny I had jus little bite when the bill came out I was speechless it was $55 for it I realized we should not listen to the waiter We were robbed 😥 lunch for two cost us $220 and cup of coffee $8 way too expensive will not return any more Definitely not recommended

clodsy75

7 of us ate dinner last night here. We had a reservation for 7:30 and weren’t seated til 8pm! Apps were good. 3 of us ordered the special veal chop. No price on the menu and it costs $90! We were shocked. This is outrageous and price should be disclosed.