Post by admin on Dec 7, 2009 18:11:12 GMT -5
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Located in the bustling Freehold Borough downtown section, Positano opened in August 2009 by Chef/Owner Anthony Pane in the location of the former Main Street Bistro Restaurant.
It is relatively unkown, even in the local community, and as of this review in December 2009, it still hasn't replaced the awnings and permanent signs of the Main Street Bistro that closed down. You either have to stumble over it or walk right up front to see the temporary sign at the door and in the lobby. Makes you wonder if they plan to be there for very long.
The major business activity of this restaurant is their catering business for parties and private functions in the upstairs dining room, referred to as the Courtyard on Main banquet hall, that seats up to 175.
This is the 4th new Italian restaurant in downtown freehold to open in the latter part of 2009, and in a period when the economy is poor and many restaurants are closing or struggling to survive, It's puzzling why anyone would want to open another Italian restaurant in Freehold.
The Freehold area is over run with mediocre Italian restaurants, though this fine dining restaurant serves up well prepared dishes with attractive presentaions that are above par compared to the other downtown Freehold Italian restaurants.
The dining area with seating of up to 80 is attractive and done up in soft earth tones and attractive french doors that look out onto Main Street. The dining area is spacious, with tables spaced adequately apart. It's a good place for quiet conversation. In the warmer months there is dining on the backyard patio.
For a fine dining restaurant, the service is below par. As you enter, you are greeted without a smile by a less than enthusiastic male host. The wait staff is understaffed. You can expect to get half way through your meal before you are offered ground pepper or grated cheese, and have your candle lit at your table.
The food at Positano has some bright spots though. The serving of bread is warm and crusty. The main courses are well prepared and presented in colorful and creative arrangements. The Chilean Sea Bass is very good and is a popular selection.
The desserts are sumptuous. Try the creamy Pana cotta... it's excellent.
Located in the bustling Freehold Borough downtown section, Positano opened in August 2009 by Chef/Owner Anthony Pane in the location of the former Main Street Bistro Restaurant.
It is relatively unkown, even in the local community, and as of this review in December 2009, it still hasn't replaced the awnings and permanent signs of the Main Street Bistro that closed down. You either have to stumble over it or walk right up front to see the temporary sign at the door and in the lobby. Makes you wonder if they plan to be there for very long.
The major business activity of this restaurant is their catering business for parties and private functions in the upstairs dining room, referred to as the Courtyard on Main banquet hall, that seats up to 175.
This is the 4th new Italian restaurant in downtown freehold to open in the latter part of 2009, and in a period when the economy is poor and many restaurants are closing or struggling to survive, It's puzzling why anyone would want to open another Italian restaurant in Freehold.
The Freehold area is over run with mediocre Italian restaurants, though this fine dining restaurant serves up well prepared dishes with attractive presentaions that are above par compared to the other downtown Freehold Italian restaurants.
The dining area with seating of up to 80 is attractive and done up in soft earth tones and attractive french doors that look out onto Main Street. The dining area is spacious, with tables spaced adequately apart. It's a good place for quiet conversation. In the warmer months there is dining on the backyard patio.
For a fine dining restaurant, the service is below par. As you enter, you are greeted without a smile by a less than enthusiastic male host. The wait staff is understaffed. You can expect to get half way through your meal before you are offered ground pepper or grated cheese, and have your candle lit at your table.
The food at Positano has some bright spots though. The serving of bread is warm and crusty. The main courses are well prepared and presented in colorful and creative arrangements. The Chilean Sea Bass is very good and is a popular selection.
The desserts are sumptuous. Try the creamy Pana cotta... it's excellent.