Locanda Positano

4.6

1667 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for fine wines

Located in the heart of Marina del Rey, Locanda Positano is a hidden gem in the Los Angeles food scene. Cozy and romantic, this family-owned restaurant serves high-end authentic Italian dishes paired with imported wines hand selected by our sommelier. A few must-try dishes from Chef Michelangelo Pinto's seasonally driven menu include Pappardelle al Cinghiale-- pappardelle with wild boar, Branzino al Livornese, or the Tagliatelle with shaved Italian Black Truffles. Dine under the stars on the private patio for the ultimate al fresco experience or inside surrounded by a rotating collection of artwork from our in-house art gallery and studio.

Be on the lookout for the popular seasonal 4-course wine pairing dinners. Locanda Positano also offers custom menus and spaces for private parties or events.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(310) 526-3887
Website
http://locandapositano.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Michelangelo Pinto
Private party facilities
Private room. We will be happy to work with you to accommodate your business meeting or special event with our traditional and innovative Italian dishes and pasta specialties.Max 24 for one large table, Up to 32 with table combination

Location
4059 Lincoln Blvd., Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Neighborhood
Marina del Rey
Cross street
Washington<br />on the west side of Lincoln. Valet from 5:30 pm execpt Mond
Parking details
Street parking from 6 pmValet Service Tuesday to Sunday from 5:30
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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What 1,667 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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Locanda Positano offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "fantastic real Italian" food and "gracious, inviting" service. Guests rave about its cozy atmosphere and standout dishes like squid ink tagliatelle. Perfect for date nights, this charming spot makes diners feel like they're "in Tuscany." Outdoor seating adds to its allure.

1,667 Reviews

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Jessica
Phoenix
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Disappointing is an understatement. Ordered the halibut (@$44) and the portion was TINY, probably a 3oz piece of fish, was only a couple of bites. The flavors were good but the portion was a joke. Also ordered the seafood pasta, flavor was bland and in the description on the menu it said it had scallops. But what they meant was one scallop, not plural. When we asked we were told that they didn't see the dish (bizarre since they prepared and delivered it), implying we ate it and then lied about there being only one. Pretty offensive. We ended up ordering a third entree since we (two of us) were still hungry due to the minuscule piece of fish. At the end of the meal our server dropped the dessert menu and we said we were interested. We were seated near a table of women, and he was spending a lot of time flirting with them. Not really any of our business but became frustrating as he completely ignored us. After about 10 mins of waiting to order I got up and asked if we could order dessert. He said if we were in a hurry we should have told him so because he can talk to his guests if he wants. Pretty strange "customer service." We told him we weren't in any particular hurry however we'd been waiting there for quite a while to order while he was chatting away, with no end in sight as far we could tell. He told me I was rude. First time I've been insulted by a server beac case I asked if I could place an order. Overall, horrific experience and won't be going back.
Locanda PositanoResponded on November 19, 2024
You are not welcome even if you wanted too. As soon you walked in I could tell that you where a diffulcut customer and I did advise you to leave and go somewhere else. Have a good life!
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Merrill
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We took the recommendations of the maitre-de, and our 3 entrees (branzini, steak, and pasta with wild boar— were absolutely superb.
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mimi
Los Angeles
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice little restaurant. Good service and good food but very expensive. We had the burrata caprese, and I had the ravioli…Nero. My mother had one of the veal dishes. We finished with tiramisu. While everything was good, I wasn’t wowed. For the price, I should have been.
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Sasha
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were outstanding. Great date night spot.
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Eddie
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
It was the worst Cacio e pepe ever! Over priced, never coming back!
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Heather
VIP
Greater Boston
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic meal. The food is delicious and the service is attentive.
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James S.
Naples
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very small restaurant with authentic Italian food. Beer and wine only. Owner operator and it shows.
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Kathleen
VIP
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the entire night. Delicious food in a quiet atmosphere. Lovely service too. Seems odd a tiny place on a busy street - Go inside anyway -it is wonderful.
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Robert
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great time, the servers were attentive and friendly and the food was fantastic
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MARLA
Los Angeles
182 reviews
3.0
182 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This little restaurant is on the side of a very busy street in Marina del Rey. Do not go there if you think you're going to be near the water. We split burrata and a cacio de pepe pasta. It was good but not so good that we would go back. Service was nice.
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FAQs

Locanda Positano offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Locanda Positano also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 526-3887.

Locanda Positano is rated 4.6 stars by 1667 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

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4059 Lincoln Blvd., Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Additional information

Cross street
Washington<br />on the west side of Lincoln. Valet from 5:30 pm execpt Mond
Neighborhood
Marina del Rey
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking from 6 pmValet Service Tuesday to Sunday from 5:30
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michelangelo Pinto
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://locandapositano.com/
Phone number
(310) 526-3887
Private party facilities
Private room. We will be happy to work with you to accommodate your business meeting or special event with our traditional and innovative Italian dishes and pasta specialties.Max 24 for one large table, Up to 32 with table combination

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Locanda Positano

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Popular dishes

Frittura di Calamari

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

Tagliatelle al Tartufo Nero

Menu

What 1,667 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Locanda Positano offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Locanda Positano restaurant rated?

Does Locanda Positano offer gift cards?

Is Locanda Positano currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card