LOCANDA POSITANO

"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 don't 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 don't 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, don't linger because of Covid, but no employee has to wear a mask. Give me a break."

"What a delightful dining experience for a Mother's 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 Mother's 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 wouldn't 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 Mother's Day. It was a perfect ending to our Mother's Day brunch."

"I've been going to this place for years and I still say this place has some of the best Italian food in the city. It's 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 haven't been...go, if you haven't been in a while, the menu changes...make a reservation!"

"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 don't 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 it's 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 that's drinkable. I think we would definitely visit again for a special occasion."