Villa Positano · Bowness-on-Windermere

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An Italian restaurant on Ash Street.

Villa Positano is an Italian restaurant on Ash Street in Bowness-on-Windermere, serving dinner Tuesday to Saturday.

Our printed menu runs from antipasti and pizza to pasta, fish, chicken and steak, with gluten-free pasta available and a blackboard of specials.

Call 015394 45663

Spaghetti with ragù and grated cheese on a blue-rimmed plate

Calamari fritti

Fried calamari rings with aioli, rocket and lemon

Pizza

A prosciutto pizza with a margherita behind

Fish

Grilled fish with tomatoes, with pizza and other dishes behind

At a glance

Villa Positano at a glance

Ash Street, LA23 3EBFind us

Tue – Sat 5 – 8:30pmOpen

4.5★ · 503 Google reviewsGuests

Grilled mushrooms and vegetables with toasted bread on a painted plate

The menu

Transcribed from menu photos on Google Maps, taken in October 2026. Prices may have changed, so please check with us.

Antipasti

Starters

Garlic Bread – plainV£6.50

Garlic Bread – tomatoV£6.90

Garlic Bread – cheeseV£6.90

Antipasto Italiano – Italian hors d’oeuvres

Funghi Ripieni – mushrooms filled with butter, garlic, breadcrumbs & parsleyV£10.50

Calamari Fritti – deep fried squid with tartar sauce£11.50

Gamberoni del Mediterraneo – king prawns sautéed in garlic & white wine

Fagioli con Salsiccia & Peperoncino – cannellini beans, sausage & chilli, served with bread£10.50

Parma Ham & Fresh Mozzarella£14.50

Bruschetta con Pomodoro & BasilicoV£6.90

Pizza

Cafona – mozzarella, Italian broccoli, chilli & sausage£15.50

Margherita – mozzarella, tomato and herbsV

Funghi – mushrooms, mozzarella and tomatoV

Romana – spicy salami, mozzarella and tomato£14.90

Capricciosa – ham, mushrooms, mozzarella and tomato£14.90

Positano – Parma ham, fresh cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and basil£15.50

Vegetariana – courgette, onions, olives & peppersV

Caprino – goats cheese, spinach & balsamic glazeV£14.90

Pasta

Children’s portion available for pizza and pasta – ££7.50. Gluten-free pasta available.

Pasta Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino – garlic, oil & chilliesV

Pasta Napoli – spaghetti or penne in tomato sauceV

Spaghetti al Ragù – bolognese sauce£15.90

Spaghetti Carbonara – pancetta, eggs, crushed peppers and cream£15.90

Lasagne al Forno – layers of pasta, white sauce and bolognese£16.50

Rigatoni alla Bersagliera – spicy salami, Italian sausage, peppers, onions in a tomato sauce£16.50

Spaghetti Marinara – spaghetti with seafood£21.00

Ravioli con Ricotta & Spinach – in a tomato sauceV£15.90

Gnocchi ai Funghi Porcini – porcini mushrooms & creamV£15.90

Agnolotti al Aragosta – filled with lobster & crab meat in a prawn, cream & tomato sauce£19.50

Pesce, Polli & Carne

See the blackboard for the catch of the day.

Salmone alla Griglia – grilled salmon£24.00

Seabass Mediterraneo – seabass, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, white wine & olive oil£25.00

Pollo Amatriciana – chicken breast in tomato, pancetta, onions and chilli£18.50

Pollo alla Crema – chicken breast in onions, mushrooms, white wine & cream£18.50

Pollo Valdostana – chicken breast in a creamy tomato sauce with Parma ham and mozzarella£18.50

Grilled Sirloin Steak

Grilled Fillet Steak

Peppercorn or Diane Sauce£3.50

French FriesV£3.50

Insalata Mista – mixed saladV£6.50

Insalata Rustica – sliced tomatoes, onions and basilV£6.50

Specials board

From the blackboard, photographed October 2026 – specials change.

Mussels Marinara£13.50

Insalata Caprino – grilled goats cheeseV£11.50

Prawn Cocktail£9.50

Fegatini Diavola – chicken livers, onions & chilli£11.90

Mozzarella CapreseV£12.50

Deep Fried Whitebait£10.50

Orecchiette Salsiccia e Broccoli£17.50

Penne al Salmone£17.90

Pappardelle con Fegatini di Pollo – chicken livers, tomato, chilli£17.50

Fettucine Pollo e Funghi£16.90

Spaghetti Puttanesca£17.90

Penne alla Norma – aubergine, tomato, basil & ricottaV£17.50

Beef Stroganoff – served with rice£24.00

Pollo Marengo – chicken, onions, mushrooms, peppers in a creamy brandy sauce, with rice£19.50

Desserts & Coffee

ProfiterolesV

Chocolate Fudge CakeV

Homemade TiramisuV

Torte di Mele – Italian apple tartV

Cheesecake of the DayV

Tartufo Ice CreamV

AffogatoV

Cantucci con Vin SantoV

Fresh Strawberries, with Sambuca liqueur or cream or ice creamV£7.00

A selection of ice creams or sorbetsV£6.00

LimoncelloV£4.00

Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, Black or White coffeeV£3.00

Menu photos from the Google Maps listing (Oct 2026). Prices not clearly legible in the photo are left off – please ask us.

4.5★Google rating

503Google reviews

£20–30Per person

Dine-inHow we serve

Reviews

What guests say

4.5★ across 503 Google reviews. Quoted in full from Google Maps.

“Walking into this restaurant felt like coming home. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and relaxed, and the staff made us feel like family from the moment we arrived. The pasta was absolutely incredible—fresh, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. Every bite tasted authentic and comforting, like a true homemade Italian meal. It’s the kind of place that reminds you why simple, quality ingredients make all the difference. If you’re looking for genuine Italian food and a cozy, home-like experience, I can’t recommend this place enough. We’ll definitely be back!”

Nichole Didio · Google review, 3 months ago

“one of the best places to eat . best atmosphere food was amazing and very friendly staff . highly recommend giving it a go”

R · Google review, 3 months ago

“Good food, great service and vibe. My family and I really enjoyed our dinner there. They have a good and different selection of desserts and wine. It was warm, cozy and homely.”

Veronica Ciara · Google review, a year ago

From Google Maps