Saraceno d'Oro

I came here twice during my Positano trip because it was that good! We tried the wood-fired pizza, seafood pasta, mussels, and the fried seafood and vegetables — everything was incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious. The staff were also very friendly, and I loved the evening vibe. Sitting outside under the lights made for a really scenic and memorable experience.

We thought the food was good. Good atmosphere. Our first encounter with the server, we ordered a limoncello spritz, and a Negroni. We didn’t receive the drinks until we had almost finished our entrées. (We didn’t orders starter dishes). Drinks took an additional 10 minutes after kindly reminding the server. My wife said the pizza was the best she’d ever had. The octopus was tender, but slightly under seasoned. The mashed potatoes were perfectly creamy. For dessert we ordered the lemon sorbet. It was good. Just had to wait several minutes to dip a spoon into it, as the whole unit was a frozen block of ice when it was served to us. I ordered a makers mark on the rocks. I would estimate it to be at least a double pour. I was very happy about that. Maybe you can be a victim of the friendly mistake of a double pour of whiskey :). We highly recommend the restaurant.

We had both breakfast and dinner at Saraceno d’Oro in Positano and loved every moment. The food was fresh, full of flavour and beautifully presented from the morning pastries and coffee to the hearty, traditional dinner dishes. The atmosphere was warm and inviting and the service was outstanding. A special thank you to Elia, who truly made our visits memorable. He was friendly, professional and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Elia is an absolute gem and a big part of why we’ll definitely return. Highly recommend!

The food was good, but not great. Felt like my pasta really needed some acid to bring it to life as it was a bit one note. The service was great & we enjoyed ourselves overall. It just didn’t blow me away.

Family-Style Italian Restaurant The restaurant was very busy on the night we visited, and the wait time for food was longer than expected (over 30 minutes). However, the portion sizes were generous, and the food tasted amazing, making it worth the wait. This restaurant is perfect for family and friends looking for a casual environment with great food.

Stopped by for quick soft drinks and saw the view and the streets of Positano. Nice staff and drinks/food arrive quickly. Mojito bit overpriced considering I ordered it non-alcoholic. View still worth it and this spot is worthy of the five stars.

After travelling the world far and wide, this has probably been one of the best pizzas I've ever eaten. Make sure you make a booking, especially if you are a bigger group. The mussels were good, the pasta was amazing and the salad was good. Friendly, accommodating staff. Great atmosphere. Can't recommend enough at least once when visiting Positano. The walk is tough, depending on where you come from, but worth all the stairs.

We happened upon this charming little spot after a day of exploring Positano and we were fortunate enough to get a last minute reservation in. Due to the extremely narrow road, there are some benches setup just past the eating area for guests to safely wait for their table to be ready. While we sat waiting for our table, we were provided with a small glass of prosecco (sparkling wine) and there was a menu stand available to look through. We were seated within 10ish minutes at most and introduced to our waiter Bruno who really made the meal and our evening special. Service was quick and the staff were buzzing about, somehow managing to avoid being hit by the insane amount of traffic flying by only inches away from the tables but fortunately we never felt unsafe. We started with the recommendations for wine from Bruno and really enjoyed his selections that were picked in mind with our meals. We selected the lobster pasta, and zucchini pastas before moving onto dessert and found the entire meal to be one of our favorites during our stay in Positano. The atmosphere was very fun with conversations spilling over to other tables and the staff appeared to be having fun as well. If you can get a reservation or there is an opening to eat here, you wont be disappointed.

Such an amazing place we stumbled upon!!! We were so happy to stop here. We were hungry and didn't have any dinner resos, so decided to walk around the town to find a place for pizza. At first the plan was to take it easy and get takeaway pizza but this place caught our eye right before we could turn back. Their prices were reasonable so we decided to give it a chance! I ordered the margarita and my husband got the lasagna. We got some grilled vegetables to start off. Grilled veggies were oily, but good. Not what we're used to but good to have as a side. My pizza came out soon after and man, it was the one of the best pizzas I've had. Crust was thin, crispy, yet soft and melt in your mouth in the center! My husband's lasagna was scorching hot and also amazingly delicious. I used my crust to dip into the sauce at the end. This is a wonderful place to eat in Positano, and I would very much recommend this place!

A solid spot for dinner that is more affordable than other restaurants in the area. We tried various dishes here - grilled mixed vegetables, fried antipasto that included fried noodles and zucchini, lasagna, fusili bolognese, pizza, seafood risotto and clams linguine. All pretty good! The risotto was slightly gummy, but had bountiful seafood. The lasagna and fusili were hearty. Service was very personable and welcoming!

The Contadina pizza was the best pizza we had in all of Italy! We ordered this pie at the recommendation of our server and it did not disappoint! The spaghetti nerano was also wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at one of the outdoor tables. We didn't have to wait at all for a table for 2 at prime dinner time. Wonderful service! Absolute must if you're in Positano!

Stayed at this hotel while visiting Positano; and decided to eat here one night. A top notch restaurant, high-end (and accordingly priced.) - but the service was beyond reproach, the food, absolutely amazing. In typical Italian style, you generally order each course for each person, so the portion sizes are accordingly proportionate (not really intended or designed to be shared) but we had been eating out every day/night for 10 days, so were just managing our intake and shared two appetizers (octopus and raw fish sampler) - they were small (again, intended for a single diner) but were delicious. My wife had the Mediterranean lobster which was one of the most amazing lobsters we ever tasted. I had the braised pork neck, which was similarly amazing. Overall; a great dinner, with an AMAZING view and fantastic service....and the bill reflected all of that; but we were happy to have the experience.

My wife and I found ourselves in Positano towards the end of their season and wanted a quick spot close to our hotel (Punta Regina) for dinner. We noticed that Saraceno was just up the road, so figured we'd give them a shot on our last night. While we hadn't heard much about the restaurant on any of the blogs or videos we watched, we were beyond pleasantly surprised with how good their food was, particularly given their reasonable prices (especially for Positano). Do not sleep on this restaurant!

Came here with my wife while on our honeymoon. We tried the Margherita and Bolognese Pasta. She had a Peach Bellini and I had a Red Bull Vodka (which was a surprise) most places in Italy that we visited didn't have it on their menu. The food was good and the staff was friendly. The best part of this restaurant was the value. The food was good and the price was much more affordable than other restaurants in the area. I recommend giving this place a try for traditional Italian food with good service and good bang for your buck.

Food was so good we came here twice! Would recommend the lasagna and the gnocchi! The service was also exceptional.

Every YT'er and TikTok blogger seems to recommend this spot, but it was worth the hype. It was one of our favorite pizza spots during our two week trip in Italy. The pizza napoletana is the 'STG' or old style here- think less airy, thin somewhat 'soggy' body, blend of two cheeses and delicious fresh toppings. Contrast this with the contemporary style pizza napoletana (widely available in the US w/ moist and dough-ier crust). Service was a bit sassy, but overall fine. We enjoyed a nice outdoor lunch here and would recommend this for authentic Napoli-style pizza in Positano.

I wanted to like the restaurant more then I did. The inside was beautiful and the location is great on the street. It's popular and usually full. The service was so nice and attentive. The food was just ok. The octopus was dry and the hummus only helped a little. I also got the gnocchi and it was good but not the best. It was just average food but worth it for a more low key night.

Arrived in Positano after almost a 24 hour travel day. We were exhausted and hadn't eaten in way too long. We strolled the streets and just stumbled upon this place, not knowing it was ranked the number one restaurant on Yelp for the area. They immediately asked us if we'd like to sit and eat, got our drinks and menus right away. We decided on two pizzas: the Saraceno and the Diavola. My husband and I agree that we have never eaten more delicious pizza in our lives. The crust, the sauce, the flaky Parmesan on top and even the spicy olive oil to drizzle on top, it was insanely good. We are already planning to go back tomorrow to try the pasta. This place was amazing. It's a must try for sure.

I heard really great things about this restaurant and wanted to try it during our stay here in Positano. I was left slightly disappointed with my meal, but I still do understand the appeal of this restaurant. When we visited here on a weekday evening, it was already very busy but the servers were able to sneak us into a table in the corner. The restaurant itself is very cozy and decorated with interesting artwork. For food, I ordered the mushroom ravioli which was tasty but didn't leave me very full. For the price I was expecting a bit more, but I probably should've just ordered something else. The other people at my table ordered lasagna which seemed more filling and equally as delicious.

(Italy Edition) My fav meal in Positano. Sampled several restaurants on this same street on the west side of spiaggia grande up on the hill. Pasta was on-point and sauces were fresh and flavourful. Pizza was also good. Prices reasonable for this area and portions also larger than average. Really enjoyed dining on the patio right on the street as people/cars drove by the scenic view of the water. Food: 9/10 Value: 8/10 Service: 7/10 Atmosphere: 8/10

The good: Pizza is good- canoli is good- The bad: literally everything else The service is abysmal. Unprofessional as well as just downright rude. You're breathing in exhaust from the cars on the street. The chicken I ordered was GREEN from the amount of olive oil on it- so much that it tasted legitimately bitter as if it was rancid meat. Inedible. I took one bite and had to spit it out. They also proceeded to leave it on the bill anyways. On and the ambience? They blare american top 40 from 2011 so you're forced to eat mediocre food while listening to Adam Levine whine at full volume.

So so good! Especially since it's on the Main Street- you wouldn't expect it to be. Hubby had the pizza Margherita and I had the gnocchi senza glutine (gluten free GF). Service was so friendly, and the restaurant was clean, and beautiful. Everything was delicious. Grazie i tutti

Such fast and attentive service! the owner was there, greeting everyone and doing a great job directing his servers. the food and drinks came quick and everything tasted fantastic. the ambiance wasn't as nice as the other places but it was still a very nice environment. would go back!

Had high hopes for this place because it has "best pizza in town" award and there is a sign hanging on their building saying that - pizza is at best okay, it really needs work. Dessert we got the affogato, which was good but not unreal, middle of the road. Servers were attentive but they were busy, as the place is popular on the main street. We sat outside and it was a nice atmosphere.

A little disappointed after all the reviews provided by influences maybe I had too high of hopes. Pizza was thin and soggy with a big bready crust. Had the margarita, calzone and funghi, all had the same base. The spaghetti was too al dente for me but with good flavor from the tomato, olives and capers. The lemon sherbet was refreshing. Overall, it was OK. The kicker was they added 24% service fee. Wow!

Excellent pizza!! We had a Diavola & Funghi and both were delicious!! Friendly wait staff, good wine. Overall great experience!!

We walked up many steps to get to this restaurant. The other option was to follow the main road out of town around, which was way more walking. It took us about 15 minute from the port to get here. It was worth it. Our party of 4 was seated inside, where it was air conditioned, with no wait. Our server was with us immediately and was very knowledgable about the menu. We ordered and the food came out shortly after that. I had the veal scallopini with the mushroom sauce and was very satisfied with my meal. There was a decent amount of meat and the sauce was great, the perfect thickness and not to rich like some other places. We never felt the pressure to turn the table and had an enjoyable meal after a long day of walking.

Ordered fusilli, got ziti. Was gaslit and told it was actually fusilli. I mean, what??? Also, there was no bolognese about the dish. Pizza at the table next to me looked pretty good. But c'mon.

Best pizza in positano hands down. On the cutest little street too. Amazing vibes and great staff

Absolutely loved the caramelized onion and bacon pizza! The crust was so good! We stopped for lunch and it was 12 per pizza. I got the porcini pizza, also good, but the white pizza was better. Quick lunch and def enough to share. We thought they would be smaller so we ordered two (we weren't super hungry). Def worth a visit!

This was our first stop in Positano and we wish we'd had a chance to go back! The pizza was fantastic and the service was wonderful. Best pizza or our trip!

If you are coming from the beach level get ready for some stairs .. but hey you probably have done hundreds of stairs already on this trip so forget about it ... The gnocchi is a must!! super soft and the tomato sauce is perfect not to bland and not overpowering.. plus they put some cheese in the dish as well .. I was hungry so I went with two dishes . I also had the breaded veal which came out crispy and very tasty , they give you a giant lemon to squeeze on dish but only do a little at a time or the dish will get a little soggy from the juice .. my kids had a margarita pizza which was ok if you used to NY style pizza you will be left disappointed in Italy in my opinion.. my wife had the spaghetti bolognese and was very tasty but sauce was a bit rich for my taste .. service was great quick and place had tables outside and one of the larger indoor dining rooms for the area .. I don't think you need reservations.. just show up and get ready to eat some solid well priced Italian food for the area

The ambiance here was nice. We had the fish (pesca) and pizza. Service was good but a little spotty. Seating is located right along the road. No view though which is fine. There was some minor communication issues on the order. 4.2 stars if fractions were allowed.

For lunch today (May 28,2023) we asked for some ice with our sparkling water and the male waiter with the blue dress shirt rudely said if you order coke, I'll give you some ice. Interesting way to provide table service.

It was a combination of the setting, the people and the food that made Saraceno d'Oro a perfect lunch spot on our day trip to Positano. It was quite a trek from the lower levels of town to the location of the restaurant after many stairs, but the various views and glimpses of Italian life, the vistas of the beautiful scenery along the way and final arrival at the restaurant made it all worth it. We ordered the seafood pasta and the weekly special of lasagna and frittes (French fries!). Wonderful food. The seafood pasta was a 5/5-both the fettuccine and the seafood were so delicious , the lasagna was a 5/5-a perfect compilation of ingredients and depth of flavor and the fries a solid 4/5! They have tables on both sides of the narrow street which were nicely shaded and comfortable. A team of different waitstaff helped with our order, but the main server Teresa, was caring in a professional but also in a motherly kind of way. She took care of us and was so kind. The food was delicious and we knew it was well prepared. Highly recommend to tourists and locals!

The hike you have to take to get to this place is soooo worth it. When I say "hike" don't under estimate it. My calves were sore the next day. The margarita, pizza, lasagna was absolutely delicious... And don't forget about the lemon sorbet it is to die for. Wish I had more time in Italy to go second time!

A solid selection without a reservation. It is touted for its pizza, and it is good. We tried the pizza, pasta and deserts. It was the most economical meal we ate on our trip. The service was nice, quick and accurate. A shared pizza or pasta dish is enough to please a normal appetite.

Hands down the best food I've had in Italy. The staff was so friendly. Fast service! Highly recommend calling ahead and gettting a reservation. But I didn't hav Ron and just called. Ahead and then they gave me a time they thought would be available for dinner. Went at 9:00pm got the best seat in the house on the front terrace. Will definitely go back again. It's a must see in Positano for food

Incredible seafood restaurant right on the beach! We were really hungry when we arrived and were pleased at how quickly the food came out! We got the seafood linguine which was definitely the star. The gnocchi was also really good but if you are going to eat this close to the water I would recommend going for seafood. Nice service.

Food was delicious. We had dinner both days we were in Positano. We had pizza, mussels, and vegetable soup. Also the desserts were very good. Service excellent and quick. Price better than others

A great location but a bit overhyped and for tourists. We stopped in for a pizza almost immediately after we arrived to Positano. We were grateful for a place that was open later for lunch! We shared a pizza and some wine. The pizza was just okay. We had mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. The tomatoes had literally no flavor and no seasoning and there were just a handful of basil leaves. We also upgraded to the bufala mozzarella and it wasn't that flavorful either. I'd recommend another place for lunch and pizza if you can!

This is a must eat spot. Best meal so far I've had in Italy. Service is friendly and good to boot!!

Great food and service! We were able to walk in and get a table outside. Inexpensive but does not adversely affect the food quality and taste. We ordered a margherita pizza, spaghetti alle vongole, bottle of the house red, and finished off with chocolate gelato. Perfection.

The service here is excellent. The food is great and the staff are very friendly. The only thing missing would be the view but everything else was so good we visited twice. The pizza and house wine were delicious. Definitely recommend!

My family loved this place, great food and service! A family owned restaurant for the last 3 generations. The pizza was the best we had in Positano and the lasagna was great

We were in Italy for ten days and this was our only disappointing dining experience. The food was bland and we were rushed from beginning to end. The young guys that work there were rude and definitely had an agenda to get you out as soon as possible. Our wine was good and the desert was okay so I'll be nice and give it two stars.

Was able to get a table on a Tuesday night by calling a few hours before. We were pleased that they sat us so quickly. While giving our order I accidentally said our entrees prior to our antipasta, however the waiter said he was unable to have it come before the entrees (I guess they have some APP on their order enter machines which prevented it -- whatever not a big deal just seemed odd I had ordered the seafood pasta which was good, everything seemed fresh however my gf ordered the lasagna special and it was filled with hard boiled eggs?? ( I guess a Sicilian practice?) We were then looking forward to our antipasta and a manager came over to us and told us the waiter never entered the order for us and promised it would come out quickly which it did. Decent food and mixed service here...not a must stop in positano but not a terrible fallback by any means Ciao!

Delicious last dinner in Positano, recommended by our hotel. Started with the pizza of the day special. I got the homemade seafood pasta and my husband got the veal (like a Francese) with a side of roasted zucchini!

Most delicious pizza I have ever eaten!!! Also tried the fish of the day (dentice) and the tuna, both were excellent.

Best local traditional restaurant in Positano. Located 10 minute walk outside the crowded and touristic city center. The Saraceno d'oro appetizer plate is absolutely amazing. The pizzas are the best in town and amazing ravioli. Great and very respectful staff, highly recommend this gem of a restaurant!

Enjoyed the dinner and affordable prices. Service wasn't completely attentive, but I thought good made up for it. Very pleasant outdoor dining. Definitely worth trying, but if you don't get dropped off at front door, expect lots of stairs.

Incredible pizza and very good cappuccino! Very friendly servers. They also work hard and have a great reputation

We ordered a minestrone soup because they said they had it but then a completely different soup came out so we had to turn it back. They then waited an hour to serve us again... Brought olive oil and balsamic vinegar to our table but no bread or plates.... Brought us parmesan cheese when we got there since I ordered a pasta and then came to the table grabbed it and brought it to another person in front of us. We never saw the cheese again so no cheese for the pasta rip... All the tables around us were getting their food and FINISHING their food before we got anything and they arrived later. The food finally came and he brought me the wrong pasta but I was so hungry that I didn't want to wait longer and it was so beyond mid I can't explain it. There were also dead bugs on the walls.... no

Great meal, great service. I would highly recommend this restaurant. We had an enjoyable meal

This restaurant was suggested to us by our Airbnb host. (Shout out to MaouriLaura). It is tucked on the road in the upper portion of Positano. If you have been to the Amalfi Coast you know it is all one big mountain. So it is a little difficult to find if you find yourself on the bottom by the beach. The view is stunning and it is amazing people watching. If you are not comfortable with your Italian, don't worry they speak English. As for the food. Mama Mia!! So good. I went lame and ordered the spaghetti, which was perfectly cooked and tasted amazing. However, I was absolutely KICKING myself for not ordering the seafood pasta. Oh my god, it looked and smelled incredible (people next to us got it and I had instant regret). My wife got the pizza and it was very good as well. It wasn't our most adventurous meal, but it was one of the best. We ended lunch with the lemon sorbet which was awesome and served in an actual lemon. If you are in Positano go here you will love it!!

Super kind staff, amazing food, and except service. Great music and the vibes in the city is great.

Such a perfect place to eat in Positano. The service is great and the food is even better!! Plus the prices are super reasonable compared to everywhere else in the area. Couldn't recommend more.

Why 5 stars? Because this was the best gnocchi I've ever had. --- --- --- After our world-class dinner the night before, I was worried about a letdown experience for dinner #2 in Positano. While it wasn't as amazing as the restaurant we visited for dinner #1, this was still an absolute no-doubt about it 5-star experience! For six days in Italy, I tried to eat a different pasta dish every night, and one of those dishes was gnocchi. I lived a life tragically sheltered from Italian food as a kid, and never even heard of Gnocchi until I was in my late 20's. How horrible is that?! But once I discovered it, I've been pretty smitten by it. With that being said, I've probably only had gnocchi a handful of times, but this was definitely my all-time favorite. And anytime you score an all-time favorite dish, the restaurant is obviously doing something right! My wife ordered manicotti, but it was a little too heavy on the marina - probably more of a 4-star quality dish, in our humble opinion. We also ordered prosciutto and mozzarella for an appetizer and panna cotta for dessert - both were absolutely phenomenal! The house white wine and the bread were alright. And lastly, the servers seemed a bit pushier here to get us to spend more money, while we didn't get that vibe from any other restaurant in all of Europe. It wasn't overwhelming, but there was just a hint of "sales-y-ness" that we could have done without. So that about sums up our experience with the food, but I wanted to include details on the very unique dining situation. People in Italy drive like crazy animals - I think we can all agree on that (except maybe Italians themselves.) The entire time we were traveling through Italy, I felt like I was taking my life into my hands anytime I walked near a road or got in a vehicle. In Positano, there's only one winding road (one lane, one way) that travels through the town. Because of this, the driving is not as crazy as Naples or Rome, but it's just nowhere near as courteous as it would be in the United States. Despite businesses surrounding these roads and people walking along the sides of the road (not sidewalks, but actually on the road) - cars still zoom by without much regard for the possibility of danger. And in many cases, these pedestrians are accompanied by small children or animals. No one here seems to think twice about it, but if people drove through narrow roads like that in the U.S. there would be some serious conflict. So how does that apply to the restaurant? Well the outdoor seating is on the right side of the aforementioned one lane road, while the restaurant itself is on the left side. That means our table sat maybe two arms length away from cars zooming by all night. I seemed to be the only person amazed by this, so apparently it's just normal and accepted behavior in Positano. But what was really funny is that the servers had to play frogger to get from the restaurant to the outdoor tables all throughout the evening. It was especially mind blowing when the server would be standing a couple of feet away from our table explaining something to us, and a car would fly by at around 30 MPH. He's standing in a narrow roadway with cars driving by, at night, explaining the nightly specials to us. And it's normal. Italy, I love you.