La Taverna del Leone

La Taverna del Leone is a family-run establishment located in Positano, Italy, founded in 1965 by Giuseppe Guida. It holds the distinction of being the first restaurant in the area to serve draught beer and has served as a local gathering spot along the Amalfi Coast for decades. The restaurant expanded in 1970, adding rooms and introducing breakfast service, and underwent a significant redesign in 2018 that introduced a modern, transparent kitchen embodying its family values. Since 2007, it has been listed in the Michelin Guide, underscoring its dedication to quality and tradition. The restaurant’s interior combines traditional and contemporary design elements, creating a welcoming, familial atmosphere. The transparent kitchen emphasizes openness and reinforces the establishment’s commitment to its roots. La Taverna del Leone specializes in classic Italian Mediterranean cuisine, utilizing high-quality ingredients and the chef’s extensive culinary experience. Signature dishes include a seafood platter with octopus, calamari, shellfish, and red shrimps, grilled cauliflower accented with oriental spices and almonds, red mullet stew with cherry tomatoes and leek, and Aunt Filomena’s traditional pastiera.