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Enjoy our newest restaurant, Positano, right here in St. James, Barbados. Immerse in authentic, handmade Italian cuisine such as pasta and pizza specially designed by our incredible chefs.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
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Dinner
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Italian, Seafood
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Highchairs Available, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer, Waterfront
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We only booked the same day and they were very accommodating. We had a table on the sea front and the staff were very attentive We shared a starter and then both had the Ragu pasta which was excellent I would definitely return and recommend

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed January 21, 2024 via mobile

I would have given 5 stars but we were given the desert menu to read when still eating our main course and told the kitchen closed at 9! We were not dawdling by any means and feel if final orders need to be in by...8.45 they should tell you Aside from that the food was value for money - the waiting staff were good & polite, one tip whilst this used to be Daphne’s restaurant it is now part of Marriot and is a totally different dining experience! Of course that is reflected in the price - but if your after some reasonable priced Italian food then give it a tryMore

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed January 11, 2024

We had NYE here, so a fixed menu, kids were disappointed as wanted pizza. Anyway the food was actually very good, lobster tail all round. A fun atmosphere, with live music.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed December 25, 2023 via mobile

Big plus: the singer was amazing. What a voice. She was the only thing that was excellent. After a long day flying here on Xmas, I made reservations here for dinner. Unfortunately it was a prix fixe for a 4 course dinner. Alcoholic drink was...included but if my teen son wanted a juice he would have to be charged(?). Nonsensical to me. Food was eh. The calzone wasn’t a calzone but more of a hot panini. The risotto was not up to par. My breaded chicken was good. The strawberry cake was eh. Not worth the 105usd per person if you’re Canadian. You got a lot of food but it just was avg. I’d rather have less but really good. The service was good and the place looked very nice.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed June 7, 2023 via mobile

One star is way to much for restaurant located on platinum coast. Management should know better, service needs training… Hope to see improvements some day soonMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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Alesha Smart, Other at Positano Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded June 27, 2023

Good day Andre, Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and for visiting the restaurant. I do apologize for the experience you have had and for us not meeting your expectations. I would like to hear of your experience that led to...More

Reviewed May 15, 2023

Food was surprisingly very good. Our only quibble is the unnecessary use of fake plants and rosemary to adorn the restaurant and tables with. In the middle of the tropics, they can easily put out the real stuff.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Alesha Smart, Other at Positano Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded May 17, 2023

Dear leemY5509FO Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of dining at Positano. We are delighted to know that you were impressed with our food. The plants you referred to in the restaurant were added to our decor to depict an Italian...More

Reviewed April 16, 2023

We arrived on a Saturday to spend a week in Barbados - we stayed close by and we stumbled upon this restaurant while walking the beach. We had a lovely cocktail on the terrace which has an amazing view of the ocean and the sunset...in the evening. We had dinner that evening - my husband loved his Pappardelle al Ragu Bianco. Over the course of a few visits during our week's stay, we tried a lot of things on the menu. My husband loved the risotto and he makes it himself, so he can be a harsh judge. We really appreciated the attentive service, the decor, attention to detail = the bread basket itself is an example of that - breadsticks and bread made in house offered with oil and balsamic, very nice. Also, the terrace with its happy hour from 5-6 and its amazing views of the sunset made us repeat customers as well. The restaurant is part of The House and Tamarind. Note that it is not open on Mondays (or we would have gone that evening as well!)More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Alesha Smart, Other at Positano Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded May 17, 2023

Dear 45DegreesNorth Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your much valued comments and ratings. Guest satisfaction is of utmost importance to us as we seek to meet the expectations of our customers. We are truly happy to know that we were...More

Reviewed April 7, 2023

This great restaurant was located next to out hotel, Tamarind in Barbados and made a great change for some good food. The service was excellent, the setting was great complete with a live jazz musician playing the trombone, just loud enough to be heard, perfect....The portion sizes are a bit on the large size and had to sacrifice my desert. We would not hesitate in recommending this restaurant.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Alesha Smart, Other at Positano Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded May 17, 2023

Dear TrevorOxford Thank you for taking the time to provide your much valued comments. We are truly happy to know that we were able to satisfy your expectations. We have taken note on your mention of our portion sizes and hope when you return that...More

Reviewed April 5, 2023 via mobile

Excellent food and outstanding service. This restaurant was visited as part of our all inclusive package at The Tamarind Hotel. Just wish we had found it sooner!

Date of visit: April 2023
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Alesha Smart, Other at Positano Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded May 17, 2023

Dear GJB2019 Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your much valued comments. We are also pleased to know that the food and service were to your expectations. We anticipate welcoming you again on your next trip to the island.

Reviewed March 2, 2023 via mobile

From other hotel guests we were told this was a nice place to eat. However, the food was dreadful with stodgy over cooked pasta. There was also no atmosphere. The staff were pleasant and the cocktails were good but the wine was distinctly average with...the house being Hardy’s(!). Sadly not worth a visit.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Alesha Smart, Other at Positano Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded May 17, 2023

Dear emilyg188, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We sincerely apologize for the experience you have had at Positano, which is contrary to the usual service we offer. We appreciate the special mention of our associates and cocktails and hope that...More

Reviewed February 27, 2023 via mobile

We had a wonderful dinner on Sunday. Everything went so well from start to finish. As the guests of The House we turned up without a reservation and a helpful staff member quickly managed to find a nice table for my husband and I. The...catch of the day was red snapper and it was a masterpiece, beautifully presented and very tasty. We had starters too, tuna carpaccio and fried calamari. Both delicious. Cocktails were fantastic as well. Having great food and listening to waves just few feet below was an amazing experience. We’ll certainly return.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Alesha Smart, Other at Positano Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded May 17, 2023

Dear MonikafromSurrey Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your much appreciated comments. Guest satisfaction is of utmost importance to us as we seek to meet the expectations of our customers. We are truly happy to know that we were able to...More

Reviewed February 5, 2023 via mobile

Servers were great. Food was pretty awful to be honest. Not sure what other people are eating but I would have been disappointed in this as a teenager let alone as an adult. Would not recommend.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Alesha Smart, Other at Positano Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded May 17, 2023

Dear namealreadytaken2010, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We sincerely apologize for the experience you have had at Positano, which is contrary to the experience we aim to create for our guests. We however appreciate the special mention of our associates...More

Reviewed January 28, 2023

Dropped by without a reservation after a long flight to Barbados and was pleased to get a table with a fine view. Had a Margarita pizza which seems simple but can be a challenge to get right. The one they made was awesome and had...enough for lunch the next day.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Alesha Smart, Other at Positano Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded May 17, 2023

Dear HankOtawa, Thank you for taking the time to write this much valued review. We are pleased to know that we were your selected dining choice after your long journey. We are even more delighted to know that we have satisfied your desires and met...More

Reviewed January 22, 2023 via mobile

He had dinner at Positano the first night of our January 2023 trip, and were quite impressed. The restaurant is part of a greater hotel complex and features friendly service, great food and delectable cocktails. In terms of food, I would highly recommend the catch...of the day. Fresh local seafood and a great value too. Pizza and appetizers are delicious as well. Matthew, our server was a fantastic reflection of the people in Barbados and did great at looking after us. He even had a glass of wine poured for us on the house to make up for our food taking a bit long. Shout out to him. Some things to improve would be the slightly long wait to get seated/ receive the dessert menu. These, however, seemed to be a staffing/ peak time issue as opposed to the fault of any employee. Overall, we had a fantastic time and even returned at the end of the holiday.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed January 20, 2023

Me & My Husband Visited Positano For The First Time It Was Lovely Thanks To Vatisha We Loved Her She Was On Point And Looked After Us Also Two Weeks Ago Shondelle Was Great Thanks To her Hope To See Yall Soon Again We Will...Be Back In MarchMore

Date of visit: January 2023
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Response from Caroline M | Reviewed this property |
There’s a wide choice of food, we didn’t have anything spicy there?
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Yep much preferred Scarlett over the road and Nishi in Holetown. No need for surly service, basking in past reputation
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