IL Postino
$$$$ • Italian, Seafood, Soup Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout IL Postino
Customers' Favorites
Spinach and Cheese Ravioli
Branzino in Salt Crust
Portobello Mushrooms
Buffalo Mozzarella
Breaded Lamb Chops
Tiramisu Pistachio
Bread Basket
Cheese Cake
Creme Brulee
Antipasto
IL Postino Reviews
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Wow! I have walked by here a thousand times. Finally found my way to eat here. Amazing !! Delicious!! So happy i finally came in to enjoy an amazing experience. So personable was everyone. Can’t wait to bring friends and family. Quintessential NY Italian experience.
One of the best, if not the best, Italian restaurants in the City and the happiest staff anywhere.
Now my favorite Italian restaurant in nyc
Hours
| Monday | 12 - 9:30PM |
| Tuesday | 12 - 9:30PM |
| Wednesday | 12 - 9:30PM |
| Thursday | 12 - 9:30PM |
| Friday | 12 - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 9:30PM |
IL Postino in NYC offers authentic Italian cuisine, prepared by passionate and hardworking chefs. Guests are treated like family, with attentive service and a cozy atmosphere that feels like home, especially near the fireplace. The restaurant features a large menu with many specials, and dishes can be customized if desired. The staff and chef embody elegance and class, creating a warm and welcoming environment. Visitors often enjoy quiet evenings, particularly at 6 PM on Fridays, with wonderful service from thoughtful staff at the bar and outstanding servers. The lasagna, fettuccine Bolognese, and Pappardelle allo Scoglio, which includes clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, and scallops, are highly recommended. IL Postino is a hidden gem on the upper east side, perfect for romantic dinners, date nights, or casual outings. The restaurant offers good value for excellent food, including a delicious Barolo wine and surprises like Limoncello for dessert, making every visit memorable. The food is consistently outstanding, with the chef always willing to accommodate special requests, such as custom risotto. The cheesecake is light and not overly rich, and the overall experience is marked by understated elegance, fantastic service, and delicious dishes. Guests describe the restaurant as one of the best Italian spots in the city, with amazingly kind staff, a charming atmosphere, and a quiet, refined setting. Diners say the food is presented beautifully, and it is fun to watch the pasta and fish being prepared in the dining room. First-time visitors often say they will definitely come back.