Positano Restaurant

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   Steven

   Las Vegas

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Dining out is undoubtedly expensive. Prices for food, wine, and gratuities have increased substantially since the pandemic. The food was tasty, but the portions were skimpy. We liked the fact that bread was put on the table. The olive oil was of good quality, The wine was expensive and a five-ounce glass cost $17-20. Only Italian wines are offered. With tip and tax a glass of wine costs almost $24.00. The veal chop at $49.00 came naked. The sides were not cheap. I refused to order one. I want my sides included. I ordered the seafood pasta. The seafood was sparce. The dish was tasty, but it seemed more like a appetizer size to me. My wife ordered a Two ounce Tito's martini. I was schocked that the price was $22.00 and they called it an upgrade. The food quality is very good, but weak on the prtions. Perhaps that is nuveau. The service is excellent.
   

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   albert

   Toronto

   18 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on October 22, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We dine here very often and are never disappointed. Food is fresh, tasty and reasonably priced. Service is efficient and courteous
   

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   Elham

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My partner and I came here for dinner and we both loved our food. We ordered Cuppetiello di Mare for our appetizer, then for our main, we got Cappellaci di Baccala and Risotto. We then ordered a dessert to share between us (MilleFogile Dautunno). I have been here before and the menu was different, in a good way as there were plenty of different tasty sounding options that I haven't tried yet Ambience was romantic, service was just as good as last time I was here and noise level was just perfect. I'm looking forward to trying something else now, whenever I swing by. Overall, great place for a date or to swing by with family/friends! :)
   

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   Roma

   Toronto

   35 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   35 reviews

   Dined on September 28, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I can’t really speak to the food because the service was so slow I had to leave before the food came (almost two hours after our arrival at the restaurant). The other three people in our party stayed and ate their dinner. I should also add that the menu was completely different from the one posted online, and the new menu does not appeal to me. Overall - severely understaffed and disappointing new menu.
   

   Positano RestaurantResponded on September 29, 2024

   Dear Roma, We sincerely apologize for the experience you had during your recent visit. Unfortunately, we had a bit of a hiccup yesterday due to being very busy, and that’s completely our fault. We are truly sorry for the delay with your order. As a small business, we are constantly working to improve, and we will make sure this doesn’t happen again. We’d love the chance to welcome you back so we can make it right and provide the experience you deserve. Regarding the menu, the one posted online is our new menu and has been updated on all platforms since the switch. Some items from our previous menu are still available, and the new menu features some similar dishes. We hope to see you soon, and once again, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on September 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and service. Got a bit noisy once they got busy, but they can’t control that.
   

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   Ella

   Toronto

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on September 26, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My friends and I recently tried the new menu at Positano, and it really exceeded our expectations! As regulars, we were excited to check out the unique southern Italian dishes, and they did not disappoint. I had the Cuppetiello di Mare, Colori D’Autunno, and La Carne, while my friend enjoyed the Scialatielli ai Frutti di Mare and Paccheri al Ragù Napoletano. For dessert, we went with É la Pizza Margherita? and Babà-Misù. Every single dish was so delicious, and the atmosphere was the perfect mix of romantic and cosy. The service was excellent too, a great match for the chef’s amazing work. This has been my go-to spot in the neighbourhood for a while now, and I’ll definitely be back to try more from the new menu!
   

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   Kate

   Chicago

   8 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on September 25, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   There has been an overhaul of the menu, and while I appreciate the efforts gone into making it a "true" Italian experience, the menu is disjointed, only 3 pasta dishes that are all new, nothing from the previous owner / menu. 30 years in business and nothing to save? Also the pricing has gone up a lot. A $49 veal chop with extra $13 for dried up side of vegetables - that is not ok. I noticed the people who ordered the spaghetti were very pleased, but the Ragu Napolitana was not great.
   

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   anonymous

   Toronto

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on September 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Positano Restaurant on Mount Pleasant Road is such a cozy hidden gem! I’ve been there many times, and every visit has been amazing. The service is something I’ve never seen before—really top-notch. They do fine dining, which is hard to find in this area compared to other restaurants. Their food is amazing and rich in flavour; I’ve never been disappointed. My favourites are definitely the veal chop and branzino. For cocktails, my favourite is the Negroni—they make the best one! I love seeing the owner every single time. She’s a woman who runs this small business and is incredibly knowledgeable. She always greets us with a smile, and that personal touch is really important. As a woman, it’s so important for me to support businesses like hers. That kind of service, along with the quality of the food, is hard to find in Toronto. There are other restaurants in the area that offer similar dishes, but this restaurant really pays attention to quality, and you can tell. I highly recommend Positano to anyone looking for an amazing dining experience!
   

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   albert

   Toronto

   18 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on September 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great pizza and fantastic service. What else can I ask for?
   

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    Mike

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4

    Nice northern Italian restaurant and nice menu. Also pleasant ambiance. Service was a bit spotty and slow - our waitress was nice, but she disappeared after we got menus - and we didn’t get our wine until after our appetizers arrived. Portions good but a bit underwhelming - had the seafood special, which was tasty but light on the seafood. My wife had pizza which was really tasty. Net -net 3 stars
    

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