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DOLCE POSITANO
DOLCE POSITANO
Words: Redacción - Photography: Dolce Positano
On the gentle slope of Pintor Rosales, where Madrid looks
out towards the Parque del Oeste, Dolce Positano has
just opened its doors – a restaurant that offers more than
just an Italian meal: a short, emotional journey to the Me-
diterranean. With its soft lighting, artisanal details, and a cuisine that
breathes both tradition and modernity, this new venture transforms
a corner of the capital into a direct passage to the Amalfi Coast.
The idea was born from a shared dream. Roberto Castellano, Ne-
apolitan by birth and a chef trained in iconic Neapolitan establish-
ments, had been nurturing the possibility of creating his own space
for years. In places like Vincenzo Bellavia and Sorbillo, he learned
the rhythm of traditional pastry and pizza; already in Madrid, he was
part of the launch of Bel Mondo and, later, one of the key figures at
the pizzeria Baldoria, where his work as head pizzaiolo helped the
team achieve international awards that elevated the restaurant’s
name among the best in Europe. It was there he met Alessandro
Giovannelli, a Roman, talented and meticulous, his comrade in the
kitchen for years. Together they have now taken the leap to open
their first personal project.
Dolce Positano takes its name not only from one of Italy’s most
iconic villages, but from a lifestyle: that blend of Mediterranean ele-
gance, luminous calm, and a desire for enjoyment that defines the
Italian coast. In Madrid, they have found the ideal place to bring
that spirit to the table. Their menu is based on deeply Italian recipes
but avoids clichés. The chefs work with one foot in tradition and the
other in innovation, updating flavours without losing their roots.
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