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Locanda Positano, Lafayette, CA

Locanda Positano

4.7
4.7
1390 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 48 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 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
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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What 1,390 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

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Locanda Positano offers a "wonderful ambiance" reminiscent of Italy, with "excellent food" and "friendly" service. Notable dishes include the "burrata & prosciutto," "gnocchi," and "seafood stew." The restaurant is praised for its "authentic Italian" experience, although parking can be "a challenge." It's a "great place for a date night" or special occasion.
1,390 Reviews
  1. Judie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    84 reviews

    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best spot ever for a celebration! My birthday twin and I enjoyed a lovely quiet evening together while a cute family celebrating a young girls birthday together next to us! Menu and service is impeccable ALWAYS!

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  2. Adrienne

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We usually love Locanda Positano but this time the service was very slow, both to get seated then for our food. It seemed as every table had a birthday which meant singing every few minutes. The food was delicious as always. We loved the meatballs and all of our entrees. Chicken marsala is my favorite!

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  3. Cecilia & Dave

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service is always great. Thankfully the heaters were on, and the provided lap blanket was appreciated. Our waiter Marco was great, so much energy!

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  4. Susan

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious fritto misto, pane e olives, thin-crust salsiccia & porchini pizza, and winter salad. Polished off with a glass of Balade pinot noir. Plenty to share in the cozy seating by the front window. Restaurant was surprisingly crowded for a Friday lunch, and the atmosphere made our meal all the more delightful. Topped off by the excellent service by Marco M, who was attentive without being obsequious.

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  5. Andrea

    VIP

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service by the young female server. She was exceptional in every way. She timed the pizza appetizer perfectly, checked on us several times and even asked me for my name and sang Happy Birthday to me and gave me a dessert. We had a cozy table in the corner. It was perfect. The restaurant is beautifully decorated for Valentines Day too. This is my favorite restaurant.

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  6. Michael

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, ambiance, and food. Will be back soon.

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  7. Marcy

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never a disappointment. Food is amazing, staff is so friendly and attentive. One of our favorite restaurants in the Bay Area!

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  8. Gary

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Caution: Meters have been added to LP's parking lot and they are closely monitored. We were 2 families dining and we both received $25 tickets when we returned to our cars, just shortly after our meters expired. Put a damper on our dining experience.

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  9. Eric

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Ambience was good, but food and service was really bad. The mushroom and sausage pizza tasted like the poured a can of cream of mushroom soup on it. The meatballs were rubbery and salty. The vongole was salty beyond edible. The servers asked five times if we wanted to box the food up. I get it, you want to go home, but just don’t take reservations that late. We were celebrating a special occasion and felt like we weren’t wanted.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a wonderful time when we get together at Locanda Positano

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

Locanda Positano is rated 4.7 stars by 1390 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
19:00

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Booked 48 times today

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1005 BROWN AVE, Lafayette, CA 94549

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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