Rachel S.
Yelp
An epic and delicious take on the "hole-in-the-wall" concept. Holy excellent.
On our first day in Positano, we wanted something super low-key and laid back, we were pretty damn exhausted. I had heard a smattering of enthusiastic buzz surrounding one little restaurant in particular via the internet and a favorite blogger, so I was determined to try and find it.
Turns out, a great deal of luck and timing was involved in our successful venture to this idyllic restaurant/beach. We happened to be on the right pier, at just about the right time (11:30am), as the little Da Adolfo boat, with its signature red fish sign, was making its appearance on the horizon. We scrambled to get two seats on board and were whisked away along the Amalfi Coast to what we were sure would be an epic and delicious meal.
We were correct. We got a table right away, although reservations are hiiiiiighly recommended, and wandered over to the chalkboard with that day's specials. With some rough translation, we ordered the fresh calamari, mussels, roasted daily fish, and fresh mozzarella grilled on lemon leaves, with the house white wine & peaches to wash everything down. Holy tasty.
Everything was so fresh--some of the best seafood we've ever had--and the tomatoes and mozzarella were out of control delicious. There was something so quintessentially Italian about this little place--with the chalkboard, waiters running around yelling at each other, the little kitchen turning out wondrous meals, and the beautiful Mediterranean Sea lapping at the private beach just a few meters away. Yup, that worked just fine for us.
Later in our adventures, companions on our boat told us they had been hunting for Da Adolfo too, so we made a date to escort them there again. We had nearly the same dishes, plus linguini with clams and Caprese. The chorus of happy eating noms was as boisterous and enthusiastic as ever.
You can't beat this reasonable and delicious option. Eat your fill, then relax on the beach for a few hours before heading home!