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( 089 87 58 11; Via Regina Giovanna 2; snacks around €6; 9am-1am ; )
With free wi-fi, web-con-
nected computers (€5 for 30 minutes), and a terrace with beach views, this contemporary,
buzzing hangout is the best frontline place for a
panino
or snack. There are regular art ex-
hibitions and a daily 'happy hour' (from 6pm to 8pm), with drinks accompanied by com-
plimentary light eats. Fresh juices and smoothies keep the virtuous hydrated.
Next2
MAP
CAMPANIAN
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( 089 812 35 16;
www.next2.it
; Viale Pasitea 242; meals €40; 6.30-11.30pm)
Sleek and refreshingly
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.
Da Vincenzo
MAP
CAMPANIAN
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( 089 87 51 28; Viale Pasitea 172-178; meals €40; noon-2.30pm & 6-11pm Wed-Mon, 6.30-11pm Tue)
Su-
perbly prepared dishes are served here by the third generation of restaurateurs. The em-
phasis is on fish dishes, which range from the adventurous, like skewers of grilled octopus
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, bustling
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
contorni
(side dishes) excellent (the grilled-vegetable antipasto makes a good choice for vegetari-
ans). The legendary profiteroles in chocolate sauce make for a pleasing epilogue, as does
the complimentary end-of-meal glass of
limoncello
.
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Entertainment
Generally speaking, Positano's nightlife is genteel, sophisticated and safe.
