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Positano Ristorante Italiano

Guildford·Restaurants·£££·Booking recommended

A characterful Italian in a historic High Street building, loved for its traditional menu and old-Guildford setting.

Family friendlyVegetarian friendlyGood for groupsIndoor
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Why we like it

The historic building gives it more soul than most town-centre Italians, and the location could hardly be better.

Highlights

  • Elizabethan High Street building
  • Classic Italian cooking
  • Right by the Guildhall
  • Good central location
  • Established local favourite

About

Positano has been part of Guildford's dining scene for years, and its setting is a big part of the charm. Opposite the Guildhall in an Elizabethan building, it feels distinctly local and a little more atmospheric than the average town-centre chain.\n\nThe kitchen sticks to familiar Italian favourites, making it a dependable choice for pasta, meat and seafood dishes in a cosy, more traditional dining room. It's the kind of place that works equally well for family meals and unhurried dinners with friends.\n\nFor visitors who want somewhere central with real character, Positano is one of the stronger picks on the High Street.

Best for

Family diningVisitors to GuildfordTraditional Italian meals

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