We always have a fantastic dining experience at Positano in Oakbrook, IL. The restaurant is charming and spotlessly clean, and both the food and service are exceptional. If you appreciate high-quality, authentic Italian cuisine, you must visit this place. They also offer an extensive wine list with some intriguing selections. We began our meal with the burrata appetizer and mussels in a buttery wine sauce, both of which were delightful! For our main courses, we had the veal and beef ragu as well as the bucatini with lobster and shrimp. For dessert, we chose the limoncello cheesecake and tiramisu. We paired our meal with wine and I highly recommend the Torlato Pinot Grigio and Velvet Devil Me...
As for the food, I would recommend skipping the Risotto Al Porcini—it was very bland. The pasta was even worse. I originally wanted the gnocchi but noticed it came in tomato sauce, which isn’t my favorite. Instead, I chose the Cavatelli Nonna, only to find it similarly lacking in flavor. Perhaps the sauce didn’t help, as I usually prefer a creamy one.
The only positive aspect of the meal was the bread, which I enjoyed after requesting butter on the side. The Cannoli, however, tasted like it had been frozen instead of freshly made. Overall, I would NOT return to this restaurant.
New Favorite Restaurant Alert! This place deserves more than five stars. From the moment we walked in until we left, everything and everyone was fantastic. The staff is larger than life, incredibly friendly, and very attentive. The food and martinis were outstanding and tasted exceptionally fresh. I will definitely be coming back many times. A special shout-out to our server, Jose—he was the best server I’ve ever had! The host was also incredibly warm and welcoming. Overall, it was just the best experience!
This was my first time at this restaurant but certainly will not be the last. There were six of us and all of us devoured our meals. This was some of the best chicken limone I have ever had. Others in our group had the pollo Amalfi, linguini with broccoli and shrimp and another pasta dish. All meals were outstanding! Bursting with flavor. Our server Adan did an outstanding job. He was attentive but not pushy at all. This was a new find for us but will now be on our roster of great Italian Restaurants.
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Decided to have an early dinner here. We have been here a few times before but I have never reviewed. The menu is extensive without being overwhelming. The house salad was fresh but could have maybe used a bit more dressing. For dinner I had the Veal Saltimboco, thinly sliced veal with prosciutto, sage and a light wine sauce. Fantastic and very well prepared and seasoned. Perfect dinner to round out a long week. I ate at the bar and my server/bartender (kiley maybe ?? was sweet and attentive.
I've been eager to try this restaurant for a while, and I'm thrilled I finally did. I had the veal parmesan, while my wife opted for a chicken dish, and both were incredible. The pasta was fresh, the bread was warm and freshly baked, and the service was outstanding. I couldn’t have asked for a better dining experience. We've definitely discovered our new favorite place for date nights. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100.
Great meal good service. 4 stars on the food because the clams were not as excellent as normal. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–50 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Our server was excellent, and the food was incredible. The prices were reasonable, especially considering the current inflation situation.
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Enjoying happy hour with friends is always a wonderful experience, complete with delicious food!
Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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