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Locanda Positano, Lafayette, CA

Locanda Positano

4.8
4.8
1349 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 39 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,349 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
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Best Service

  • East Bay

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Locanda Positano is a "delightful" spot for authentic Italian cuisine, praised for "fantastic" service and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests enjoy a variety of dishes from pasta to pizza, with many recommending it for special occasions. Outdoor seating is "lovely," and the restaurant often receives high marks for accommodating staff and a "bright and cheery" decor.

1,349 Reviews

  1. John

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Juli

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Wendy

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 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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  4. Peter

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyable evening and food was excellent. Having Cacio de Pepe prepared by your table is something not to miss!

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  5. Jennifer

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven’t been to Locanda in about a year and our food was just as delicious as the last. Chicken picante, lasagna, meatballs yum yum

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  6. Sue

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic dinner. Service and food outstanding

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  7. ANDY

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chose Halloween night so we were next to a very noisy group. Made it difficult to hear ourselves. Love the ambiance and the service. We'll be back another night.

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  8. Suzanne

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointed. I'd been to Locanda many times over the past 3 years... although not for awhile. I had talked it up and brought 2 friends. I was embarrassed with my choice. Our waiter was new, and she hadn't been trained. Someone should have been by her side helping her out. I felt sorry for her. The Food was mediocre at best. I won't go back, and I'm bummed.

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  9. Roberta

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My eggplant lasagna was delicious and full of flavor. the limoncello cake is outstanding and I recommend you try it.

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  10. morgan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

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    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Love everything about this place … food, service, atmosphere etc. It’s a staple for my family who live locally. My only request would be for some wooden tables outside. the round tables that get pushed together outdoors to make a larger table is not comfortable or conducive to conversation in a loud (in a good way!) atmosphere. We had a party of six and had to be seated at three two top rounds pushed together and it was impossible to all talk to each other because you are always so spread out. Smaller, whole tables mixed in would be cozier and make for easier dining with groups larger than two.

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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 1349 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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 39 times today

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Google Map for Locanda Positano

1005 BROWN AVE, Lafayette, CA 94549

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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