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Locanda Positano, Lafayette, CA

Locanda Positano

4.6
4.6
1414 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
1005 BROWN AVE, Lafayette, CA 94549

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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

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 1,414 people are saying

Locanda Positano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Locanda Positano in Lafayette is a "favorite" for "authentic Neapolitan cuisine," offering dishes like "delicious sea bass" and Mama Carmela's lasagne. Guests love the "vibrant atmosphere" and "exceptional staff" who make you "feel like family." Outdoor seating is available, though some find it noisy. Highly recommended for Italian food lovers.

1,414 Reviews

  1. Juli

    Phoenix3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always yummy and service is great! Thank you! For a great dining experience.

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  2. Richard VIP

    San Francisco148 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Genuine Italian experience, from the staff to the food. Delicious pasta and pizza. Friendly, efficient staff. Wish they had a bigger menu! Will return often.

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  3. Deanne

    San Joaquin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food , chicken Marsala & lasagna. Wonderful service as always, treated to nice music from a 2 piece band, & birthday dessert for both of us . 👍

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  4. Terry

    San Francisco10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall nice ambiance however for the price you pay , food was bland and waitress was not attentive . Wouldn't go back

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Charles

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening with friends. Food was very good. We asked to be seated inside and they gave us the perfect table !!

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  6. Andrew VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Love this place, but there with my mom and so loud we could not hear to talk. The outdoor seating is fine, but i suggest carpeting the wooden floors to quiet the arrangements. Otherwise, still a favorite.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Michael

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Locanda is consistently great. The staff are exceptional and the food is superb.

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  8. Donna

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Locanda Positano is my favorite restaurant. The food is delicious and the wait staff (especially Marco) are magnifico! Renato, the manager, and the waitstaff make you feel like family with their affectionate greetings. This time I had the Branzino—the most delicious sea bass you’ll ever have. And Mama Carmela’s lasagne is my other favorite. I am half Italian with several relatives in Italy. Locanda Positano is the next best thing to being in Italy!!

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  9. James

    San Francisco4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The covered patio dining room was very noisy. I was on a first date and we could barely hear one another. The website suggests a business casual which was not the reality. The food was average. I won't be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great restaurant! Food is fantastic, love the outdoor (but covered) seating with plenty of heaters on these cold winter days. Dog friendly! The staff are amazing! Highly recommend!

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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 4.6 stars by 1414 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
8:30 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Locanda Positano

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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