Positano Ristorante Italiano

Positano is an Italian restaurant and wedding venue located just outside of Washington, D.C in Bethesda, Maryland. With a variety of private party rooms available, the venue is the perfect setting for both rehearsal dinners and receptions. The charming small-town Italian atmosphere, combined with the top-of-the-line wait service, will have your guests feeling like they’ve been transported straight to Italy for your wedding celebration.

Facilities and Capacity

With a maximum capacity of up to 500 guests, Positano has a variety of event spaces to choose from. The Plaza Room is the venue’s largest, with space for up to 180 guests. The room is elegantly designed with murals and décor that make you feel like you’re enjoying a stay right on the streets of Italy. Positano also features five other private dining room spaces that can be combined to host up to 500 guests.

Services Offered

The team at Positano is committed to providing an authentic Italian dining experience. By being attentive and friendly, they’ll have your guests feeling at ease while they deliver fresh, authentic cuisine. Not to mention, because this venue is used to hosting parties with seated dinners, all of the tables and chairs you’ll need for your event are available on-site. For large parties, Positano will even arrange transportation. Choose from a luxury coach bus, minibus or sedan. Services include:

• Event planning
• Event rentals
• Tables
• Chairs
• Linens
• In-house catering
• In-house bar
• Servers
• Lighting/sound
• Setup
• Cleanup
• Shuttle services
• Valet parking
• Wheelchair access

Cuisine

When it comes to wedding day cuisine, the catering team at Positano is prepared to offer your guests the very best flavors and service. From passed hors d’oeuvres to mouthwatering appetizers and rich, beautifully plated entrees, your guests are sure to leave with full stomachs and smiles on their faces. Some of Positano’s favorite menu options include:

• Meatballs
• Stuffed mushrooms
• Mozzarella caprese bites
• Bruschetta bites
• Chicken piccata
• Chicken marsala
• Salmon filet
• Cheese ravioli
• Fettuccini alfredo
• Spaghetti and meatballs
• Tiramisu
• Italian layered cake