Bar Positano
Bar Positano is an Italian bar on Crown Street in Surry Hills, known for wood-fired pizza, focaccia and cocktails. It feels cosy and lively, with a small indoor room, outdoor tables and live DJ nights, and it suits an evening out or a drink more than a quick stop. James Hilder Reserve is three minutes' walk away.
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Food at Bar Positano
Wood-fired pizzas are the main draw. Reviewers praise the soft dough, the crisp crusts and the generous toppings, and a dessert pizza is on the menu. Focaccia sandwiches with prosciutto, burrata and rocket come on a tray for sharing, and there are fresh salads and a lasagne. Vegetarian dishes are available. One reviewer with a coeliac family member said everything they ordered was gluten free.
What to order: Wood-fired pizza · Focaccia sandwiches · Cocktails
Coffee and drinks
Coffee is served with the food, with espresso and milk-based drinks alongside the sandwiches. Reviewers mention the cocktails far more than the coffee.
DJ and aperitivo nights at Bar Positano
The venue has a DJ on some nights. One reviewer described live city lounge music from an in-house DJ during a family birthday dinner, and the website promotes an aperitivo night with a DJ and a buffet with first drinks included.
Facilities at Bar Positano
What visitors say about Bar Positano?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Wood-fired pizza, with soft dough and crisp crusts, is the dish reviewers come back for.
- 💬The room is cosy and intimate, and the outdoor tables are liked on warm evenings.
- 💬Reviewers describe the staff as welcoming and attentive.
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Visitor tips for Bar Positano
- ✓The indoor room suits small groups; the outdoor tables are the better choice for a larger group.
- ✓The website has a Book or Order section, so check it before you go.
- ✓One reviewer found the cocktails quite strong, so one drink goes a long way.
- ✓Ask staff about the dessert: one reviewer was recommended the pastiera napoletana and enjoyed it.
Getting to Bar Positano
259 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, on Crown Street. Parking is available, so driving here is an easy option.
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Does Bar Positano have outdoor seating?
Yes. Reviewers say the outdoor area is cosy, and it is a good choice for a warm evening.
Is Bar Positano good for families?
Yes. One family celebrated a birthday dinner there, and the younger diners enjoyed the dessert pizza.
Does Bar Positano have a kids menu?
No, there is no separate kids menu, so families order from the main pizza and dessert options.
Does Bar Positano have gluten free options?
One reviewer with a coeliac family member said the whole meal was gluten free, including the pizza crusts and focaccia.
What dessert do reviewers recommend at Bar Positano?
Reviewers recommend the pastiera napoletana, a traditional Neapolitan tart, and the dessert pizza.