LOCANDA POSITANO in Marina Del Rey

Just discovered this restaurant on Lincoln Blvd that has been there for a decade. Going in thru an art studio into the back patio this place has its charm. Really loved fried calamari and the veal with lemon sauce. Portions are on a big side. Service is kind and attentive. Owner is very friendly. Good selection of wines as well. Glad I found it.

Locanda is a tiny place on Lincoln Blvd. in Marina Del Rey. Parking is a bear, but you may be able to find a place on the street.Once you arrive you have to walk though the outdoor seating to get inside. The outdoor seating looks bland and boring. We decided to dine inside. It is very pretty. It is small and I like that very much.The service was simply average. For the price of this place I expect fine dinning service. That did not happen. I think our server was not happy that we did not order wine. We dont drink when together--sorry.We were served bread which was very good. Our food was simply fine, but for the price we were not pleased. If you want to charge fine dinning prices than serve fine dinning food. Now, my husbands swordfish was very good, but the piece of fish was so very thin. My pasta, a lasagna, was not even close to the outrageous price we paid for it. It tasted a bit better than Olive Garden. I am not kidding.Our server did not ask about dessert, we actually did not see him once he dropped the food, until he thought we were done and came with a bill. They have a dessert menu it turns out, but it was not offered to us.Finally, the place says it is great for a meal, but the menu says ...because of Covid do not linger.. Are you kidding me. No one had on a mask, so I dont think they were concerned at all. I felt rushed and the place was not crowded.I thought the server bordered on rude.If I am starving I may try it again, I live so close, but really, pick a lane, dont linger because of Covid, but no employee has to wear a mask. Give me a break.

Decent food with lovely ambiance in the patio with okay service.

What a delightful dining experience for a Mothers Day brunch. People here are very friendly and the food is excellent.The outdoor dining patio is cute with good vibes. With the LA sun, we really enjoyed the outdoor dining environment.This is our first time here. For Mothers Day, the restaurant offers a special brunch/lunch menu. The vino selection is extensive. We had a glass of Chardonnay to go with our food. Delectable wine paired perfectly with our seafood meal.Although this is our first time here, we were impressed with the food. The calamari appetizer was extraordinary. The batter on the calamari was flaky and crispy. We loved it.The main dishes were fabulous. For the Linguine Alla Positano and the Branzino, the flavor and the texture of the pasta were amazing. These dishes were delicious.Since we are in an Italian restaurant, a meal wouldnt be complete without a lasagna. The Lasagna Al Sugo Di Vitello at this restaurant with the brown meat and the red tomato sauce looked mouth watering. The creamy cheese made this dish so yummy. We glad that we ordered it.At the end of our meal, the restaurant gave my wife a red rose to wish her Happy Mothers Day. It was a perfect ending to our Mothers Day brunch.

The restaurant is intimate in its physical space so reservations obviously are a necessity. Even then you may have to wait a short bit because customers dont operate by reservation times. The service was pleasant and attentive, the menu is quite varied and the dishes for the most part are plentiful and quite good. The pasta seafood is beyond compare, and well worth its price point. Overall restaurant is a bit pricey for its offerings, but they do have an extensive wine selection for those that enjoy. New York steak was grilled medium and full of flavor with excellent tenderness. The mini bombolone was excellent and surprisingly airy and delicious. The calamari was so light and perfectly fried with just the right seasoning with a side marinara thats drinkable. I think we would definitely visit again for a special occasion.

Ive been going to this place for years and I still say this place has some of the best Italian food in the city. Its a perfect mix of rustic favors from the north and the simple, clean flavors of the southern Italian coast. The place itself is small, quaint and only has about a dozen tables, so do make a reservation. The service is spectacular and the whole experience was like dining at a place with Michilan Star. If you havent been...go, if you havent been in a while, the menu changes...make a reservation!

This place was better than I expected. I had been here a few years ago and hadnt returned. Im glad I did. The food was good, generous portion of property cooked pasta. A little pricey, but its that kind of neighborhood. Outdoor seating was quite pleasant.

This place has some downfalls, but overall it is quite nice. From the front, the restaurant isn’t very attractive, but the patio is pretty. The personnel is friendly and attentive, but the service overall isn’t super quick, but at the same time it is not drearily long. Most dishes we tried were delicious, especially the pastas. They are very well-cooked and served. In our opinion, Caprese and E Pere salad were quite plain, but still good. Caprese did not come with balsamic, which is quite unusual for Italian restaurants, and E Pere had very little amounts of sauce and salt. The ingredients in every dish are very fresh, though. Each portion was manageable and we enjoyed our time in this place. It is quite popular and while we have been dining, the patio filled completely. Definitely will come back for some more pasta!

Lots of reviews for Locanda Positano from people who make a point of leaving a lot of 3 star reviews. Highly recommend giving this place a try for yourself.Quiet, tasteful and welcoming space. Seriously great food. Fantastic wine list. Awesome staff.Great date spot or just a night to treat yourself.Had the radicchio and braised pear salad, wild boar pappardelle, and braised lamb shank with saffron risotto.Superb dining experience and it’s our new go-to Italian spot in MdR/Venice area.

Cool patio vibe. But the food was average and service was a bit slow. The veal was rubbery. My wifes pasta was better and the seafood tasted fresh.