an old school italian restaurant...they try to please...including complimentary drinks after dinner if you spend enough money...but the service is slow...the food ranges from mediocre to terrible...and even the bread is stale and tasteless...a good place to linger with friends and enjoy each other's company...as they will take a reservation when all else is booked...and they will won't kick you... More

It was a Friday night (4/5/2012), and I understand that Friday's are busy, but it took over 20 mins for the waitstaff to get to us after we were seated. We (four of us) were there for 90 mins because it took 30 mins to track down someone so we could get our check. The restaurant was only about 33%... More

The atmosphere of the place is really good, but the service and food is really the neat part about coming here. The waiters will serve you well, give great advice on pairing wines, and give you and all around super time with your loved one. I took my wife out to dinner here, and the waiters went way over to... More

Last week during our stay in Bethesda, we happened upon this restaurant near our hotel. We were not disappointed! We were treated to a delicious dinner: manicotti with a delightfully light spinach-ricotta filling for me, and pappardelle wi th a tasty meat sauce for my husband. The experience was so positive that we returned the very next night for an... More

They have a nice menu and reasonably priced. Their private room is somewhat noisy, not properly isolated from the rest of the place. Service was very courteous and competent.

Positano's is an adorable restaurant! Very cozy... you feel you are in an Italian town square with murals surrounding you while you eat typical carbohydrate dominated dishes. I went with my Grandmother. Neglecting to make reservations by late afternoon on Valentine's Day, I called five restaurants and not one had a table for two - no surprise there. Before disappointment... More

On our way back to the Bethesda Naval Lodge from Inauguration Day 2013 festivities, we decided to continue our celebration with a fine Italian dinner. We chose "Positano Ristorante Italiano" based on name and location, and were rewarded with an outstanding dining experience. We were greeted, as we later learned, by the daughter of the owners and were treated as... More

As the activities coordinator at my job, I am constantly on the lookout for new and fun places to have office parties. A co-worker recommended this restaurant so we decided to have our party at Positano this year. It carries a classic italian look with murals of Italy on many of the walls and is a beautiful restaurant. The restaurant... More

I Truely a great time I went with my family for a lovely peaceful dinner. They had great hospitality felt we where at home. Very good crispy calamari for appetizers and great pasta dishes too over all a lovely place