Il San Pietro: Zass in Positano, the kitchen and terrace

At Zass in Positano I’d order the egg and lemon tagliatelle with lobster and pistachios, overlooking the sea. The tasting menu is for the whole table, up to 6 people: decide together before ordering.

3 min readHow we write the guide

Laid tables on the Zass terrace, a lit street lamp and the coast under a pink sky.

The choice, in short

Why choose it

The cellar offers more than 600 Italian and international wine labels.

3 à la carte starters

When to look elsewhere

Il San Pietro usually opens from April to October, so confirm the season and your table before choosing an evening.

3 pasta dishes

The family name

“Zass” was the nickname of Salvatore Attanasio, grandson of founder Carlo Cinque and a former mayor of Positano.3

The name comes from the Neapolitan rendering of “czar”.3

Salvatore Attanasio managed the hotel with his sister Virginia until his death on New Year’s Eve 1996.3

Allergies and intolerances

  • Speak to the team

    Allergens are identified by a numbered key. The kitchen advises that cross-contamination cannot be ruled out.3

Il San Pietro

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3 à la carte starters

3 à la carte starters

  • Cooked and raw vegetable salad with bitter leaves and spinach fritters.
  • Crispy scampi with potato purée, cuttlefish and green apple.
  • Marinated then grilled octopus with pumpkin, caper and coffee crumble.

The restaurant above the sea

The outlookZass overlooks the sea and the town of Praiano.1
The awardThe restaurant holds one Michelin star.2
The ingredientsZass in Positano cooks mainly with produce from Il San Pietro’s organic garden and local suppliers.1

Rooms at Il San Pietro

A Classic room with sea-green walls, the white bed and the French window open onto the terrace and the coast.
A Classic room with sea-green walls, the white bed and the French window open onto the terrace and the coast.
Rooms and stays

3 pasta dishes

The dishMain ingredientAccompaniment
Egg and lemon tagliatelleLobsterPistachios
PaccheriRazor clamsBlack garlic and yellow cherry tomatoes
Red Swiss chard spaghettiBuffalo formaggella cheeseCaviar

Before your visit

What type of cuisine does Zass serve?

Contemporary Mediterranean cooking. À la carte dishes change with the seasons.2

What is the dress code at Zass?

Men must wear long trousers. Choose smart, well-groomed clothing, which can be informal.2

Can I dine at Zass without staying at Il San Pietro?

Yes. The restaurant welcomes a limited number of non-resident guests.2

Enquire about a table

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Where we read it
  1. 1 Il San Pietro di Positano, Zass, 4 November 2026
  2. 2 Il San Pietro di Positano, restaurant questions, 4 November 2026
  3. 3 Zass, autumn menu, 4 November 2026
  4. 4 Il San Pietro, Classic Rooms, 4 November 2026
  5. 5 Il San Pietro, Contact, 4 November 2026
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This guide is written with Lumina, the marketing system for hotels.