Is La Zagara worth it?
Worth it if…Underrated · +31Family pastry shop and café since 1950 with a lemon-grove terrace on Via dei Mulini
Worth it, with conditions. 3.9 on Google across 1,645 reviews: pastries and garden earn praise, service and meals draw complaints.
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3.9 ★ Google · 1,645 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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Worth itEditorial verdict until 5 on a budget vote
Takeaway focaccia and pastries are among the cheaper bites in central Positano.
Why Reality is 61
Lives up to its fame3/53.9 on Google across 1,645 reviews: pastries and garden earn praise, service and meals draw complaints.
Value for money4/5Sandwiches and pastries are fairly priced for Positano; sit-down meals are less good value.
Can’t get it elsewhere3/5The citrus-garden setting is lovely, but lemon pastries are sold all along the coast.
Easy to do4/5On the main lane from the beach, open all day (except Wednesday), no booking needed.
What people loved
Pretty, shaded citrus-garden terrace with misters, a cool break from the lanesGood-value focaccia sandwiches and pastries for Positano (one reviewer: about $12 with a beer)Lemon desserts like delizia al limone and Santa Rosa pastries are standoutsLong family history and a central location on the main shopping laneWhat wore them down
3.9 on Google across 1,645 reviews — service complaints recur, especially slow table serviceRestaurant food can be ordinary and pricey for what it isVery busy with day-trippers at lunchtimeClosed WednesdaysParking & getting there
Don’t driveDon't drive: La Zagara is a 1–2 min walk below Parcheggio Russo/Di Gennaro on Piazza dei Mulini, but those garages are small, valet-style and reviewers report €8–10/hour.
- Parcheggio Russogarage · about 1 min walk · ★ 4 (204)Price not publishedMap
- Garage Parking Di Gennarogarage · about 2 min walk · ★ 2.8 (286)Price not publishedMap
- Parking Garage Mandaragarage · about 4 min walk · ★ 3.1 (670)Price not publishedMap
- Private garages are valet-style (you leave the keys) and charge by the full hour; reviewers report about €8–10/hour in summer, but no operator price list could be verified maps.google.com
- Blue-line street meters are scarce and almost never free in summer; white-and-yellow lines are residents only positano.com
- Alternating number-plate scheme (odd/even last digit) on the SS163 Vietri–Positano 10:00–18:00 on designated dates (2026: e.g. 30 Mar–6 Apr, 24 Apr–2 May; October weekends/holidays; none from 1 Nov); exemptions include residents, guests with a coast hotel booking, taxis/NCC, motorbikes positano.com
- Check current SS163 alternating-plate dates on ANAS / news before driving in season napolike.it
Without a car: SITA bus along the SS163 from Sorrento or Amalfi (year-round) and walk down Via dei Mulini; or ferry (roughly April–October) to the pier on Spiaggia Grande
Driving rules in Positano
Avoid driving on the Amalfi Coast from spring to autumn: the SS163 is narrow and congested, plate restrictions apply on peak dates, and Positano's parking is private, expensive and full by mid-morning. Ferries and SITA buses are the better choice. A car only helps for out-of-season trips or trailheads such as Pontone or Agerola.
- Alternating number plates on the SS163 Amalfitana. Anas ordinance 340/19 restricts non-resident cars on the coast road by last plate digit (odd plates barred on odd dates, even on even dates) from 10:00 to 18:00 on designated dates. 2026 dates reported: 30 Mar–6 Apr and 24 Apr–2 May, with October weekends and holidays also listed by positano.com, and none from 1 November. It covers 14 municipalities, from Vietri sul Mare to Positano, including Amalfi, Ravello, Praiano, Furore and Conca dei Marini. Exempt (with documents): residents, guests with a confirmed coast booking, taxis and NCC, disabled-badge vehicles, workers and homeowners. Motorbikes are also exempt per positano.com. Check current dates with Anas or the Comune before driving. napolike.it
- Anas ordinance (legal basis). Permanent Anas ordinance 340/19 sets the alternating-plate restrictions on the SS163 each year from 1 April to 30 September, in set time bands. stradeanas.it
- Positano ZTL for large vehicles. Via Pasitea, Piazza dei Mulini and Via C. Colombo are a ZTL for vehicles with more than 5 seats (€5 per trip). Paying does not allow stopping or parking. positano.com
- Street parking is residents-only. Street parking in Positano and its hamlets (Montepertuso, Nocelle) is for residents. White-and-yellow lines are residents-only and the few blue-line meters are almost never free in summer. Visitors use private valet-style garages that charge by the full hour, with no verified operator price lists. positano.com
- Parking overview. positano.com's parking guide lists the private garages and blue-line spots along the coast; spaces fill early in summer. positano.com
Know before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: Walk-in; reservations possible for meals per Google listing.
HistoryFounded in 1950 by Giacomino Russo; still family-runSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Known forDelizia al limone, lemon granita, babà and other pastries; also pizza, pasta and focaccia sandwichesSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
SettingGarden terrace shaded by orange and lemon trees behind Via dei MuliniSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
HoursGoogle lists 8 a.m.–7 p.m., closed WednesdaysSource: Google Maps · Checked Oct 17, 2026
ServiceTable service only on the terrace; counter for takeaway pastries and sandwiches (pay first)Source: Google reviews · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Getting thereVia dei Mulini 10, about 5 min walk up from Spiaggia GrandeSource: Google Maps · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Time needed15 min for takeaway; 45–60 min for a terrace lunchSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
In their words
“We were seated for nearly 20 minutes before we successfully were able to waive down staff to order.”
“If you're looking for a quick, affordable, and authentic lunch in Positano, this is a great stop.”
“We didn’t check the ratings before we came and were surprised to see a low rating for this place.”
“The coffee was excellent, the service was friendly and attentive, and the Santa Rosa pastry was absolutely delicious”
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Questions people ask
What is La Zagara in Positano known for?
Lemon pastries such as delizia al limone, lemon granita and its shaded citrus-garden terrace.
Is La Zagara open every day?
Google lists 8 a.m.–7 p.m., closed on Wednesdays.
Is La Zagara expensive?
Takeaway sandwiches and pastries are good value for Positano; sit-down meals are pricier and reviews are mixed.
How old is La Zagara?
It was founded in 1950 by Giacomino Russo and is still family-run.
