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Classic Italian Since 2010 - Locanda Positano, Marina Del Rey, CA

Locanda Positano

4.6
4.6
1668 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 1,668 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

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Review summary

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Locanda Positano is a hidden gem offering "real Italian" cuisine that transports you to Tuscany. Known for its authentic dishes like short rib rigatoni and squid ink tagliatelle, the food is "amazing." With attentive service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it's a perfect spot for any occasion.

1,668 Reviews
  1. Jessica

    Phoenix

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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 4 days ago
    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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  2. 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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  3. mimi

    Los Angeles

    39 reviews

    vip
    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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  4. 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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  5. Eddie

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    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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  6. Heather

    Greater Boston

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 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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  7. 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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  8. Kathleen

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    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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  9. 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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  10. MARLA

    Los Angeles

    180 reviews

    3.0

    180 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 1668 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
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Locanda Positano

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
  • 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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