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regular art exhibitions and a daily 'happy hour' (from 6pm to 8pm), with drinks accom-
panied by complimentary light eats. Fresh juices and smoothies keep the virtuous hy-
drated.
CAMPANIAN
€€
Next2
( 089 812 35 16;
www.next2.it
;
Viale Pasitea 242; meals €40; 6.30-11.30pm)
Sleek and refresh-
ingly contemporary, this wine bar-restaurant hybrid gives regional cooking satisfying
makeovers. Whenever possible, local and organic ingredients are put to impressive use in
creations such as fried ravioli with ricotta and mozzarella on fresh tomatoes, or
parmigi-
ana di pesce bandiera
, a surf variation on the classic aubergine dish. Desserts are
wickedly creamy and the alfresco terrace is summertime perfection.
CAMPANIAN
€€
Da Vincenzo
( 089 87 51 28; Viale Pasitea 172-178; meals €40; noon-2.30pm & 6-11pm Wed-Mon, 6.30-11pm
Tue)
Superbly prepared dishes are served here by the third generation of restaurateurs. The
emphasis is on fish dishes, which range from the adventurous, like skewers of grilled oc-
topus tentacles with deep-fried artichokes, to seasonal pasta dishes. Enjoy twanging
Neapolitan guitarists during the summer months and make room for co-owner Marcella's
legendary desserts, considered the best in town. Reservations recommended.
Il Saraceno d'Oro
(Viale Pasitea 254; pizzas €6-10, meals €35; 12.30-3pm & 6.30-11pm daily in summer)
A busy, bust-
ling place, the Saracen's blend of cheery service, uncomplicated food and reasonable
prices continues to please the punters. The pizza and pasta choices are good, and the
con-
torni
(side dishes) excellent (the grilled-vegetable antipasto makes a good choice for ve-
getarians). The legendary profiteroles in chocolate sauce make for a pleasing epilogue, as
does the complimentary end-of-meal glass of
limoncello
.
ITALIAN
€€
Entertainment
Generally speaking, Positano's nightlife is genteel, sophisticated and safe.
Music on the Rocks
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