I've been here a couple of times for business events. Today we had the salmon and lamb, and both were excellent. The wines are always tasty, and the complimentary bread with herb butter is soft and fluffy. The strawberry salad was especially good, even better than the arugula salad. Lemon tart and tiramisu are both great. read more

Postino - Lamb - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

We dined here to celebrate my son-in-law's birthday. I have mixed reviews about this place. The ambience is nice, cozy, intimate, and fun. Menu items are on the high side, so be prepared to shell out some dough. We had a nice waiter, pleasant, cheerful, and very accommodating. I would give the waiter a rating between 4 and 5 stars. It was near closing time when we got there, but we didn't feel rushed to order or eat our dinner so that they could clean up and close the restaurant and head on home. We started with an appetizer and garlic bread (see picture). We had about six pieces of bread and as you can see in the picture, it was on the burnt side. I cannot believe that for the price you pay for a bread, they would serve this. I also ordered a black coffee, but it tasted like it had been sitting there since the morning and tasted really nasty. I asked to have a hot tea instead. Food was good. We ordered spaghetti, carbonara, some chicken dish, and a grilled salmon. All the food tasted delicious and we cleaned out the carbonara and spaghetti. After we ate our dinner, they gave my son-in-law a slice of tiramisu with a lighted candle. Overall, it was a pleasant evening and we enjoyed our food (except for the garlic bread). I'd like to see them do me good and give me a nice garlic bread the next time I eat here. read more

Postino - Burnt garlic bread - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

We hosted an employee appreciation lunch today at Postino Lafayette, and it did not disappoint. I hadn't been back in a while, and it was great to return. The food was excellent, the service was on point, and the atmosphere made it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy time with the team. Everything came out timely, the staff was attentive, and the overall experience made it easy to just sit back and enjoy the moment. Highly recommend this place especially for lunch. read more

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I was considering a lovely lunch in the outer courtyard to enjoy the Summer weather but it was too crowded so I opted for inside AC dining. I was half hour early for 1pm reservation so host allowed me to sit down to wait for my former colleague. I ordered a Strawberry Mugshot cocktail that was refreshing like a Moscow Mule. And upon my request they served me Acme bread with their House butter spread: garlic, herbs & red pepper flakes. My colleague had the lunch addition: Double Cheeseburger with fries which she stated was outstanding. Off the regular menu I ordered the Eggplant Parmigiana. Delicious! For dessert we shared the daily ice cream: Peanut Butter Fudge Ripple, which was okay. I wanted the daily sorbet but the flavor was Lychee. We had wonderful attentive service from start to finish. read more

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No food pics but it was top notch and we splurged... gin and tonic, spicy margarita, bruschetta, arugula salad, caesar salad, wine, eggplant & chicken entrées with a tiramisu dessert. Plus great attentive service. The other customers are dressing more casual (t-shirts) lately. Not sure about that. read more

Postino - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

Disgusting chicken dish: The only chicken option on the menu was fried in a greasy, unappetizing batter that made McDonald's chicken nuggets seem like a delicacy in comparison. I tried to remove the greasy, fried, batter but the chicken quantity was so small there was not much chicken left. Last time for Postino. The servers however were very nice. read more

Postino is one of our favorite Italian places. Think old school dimly lit with small accent lighting, two fireplaces, linen table cloths, great food and pleasant service. Portobello Mushroom fries had an excellent presentation. The mushroom cap was sliced into steak fry size, about 1/2" and fried. The prices were then stacked on top of each other as a square. A great appetizer to start dinner with. Arugula salad with bread sticks, shaved apples and wrapped in prosciutto had an excellent presentation where the sticks were arranged in a tower. Tagliatelle pasta with Dungeness crab and artichoke hearts gave us a nice entrée. A bit pricey with the expensive crab but very pleasurable and worth the price. Sautéed onions and English peas side were added as vegetables. Chocolate decadence cake with gelato and candle for wife's birthday. Wow, this was a great way to spend time on date night. read more

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I had the most amazing dining experience at Postino's! A sweet, sweet friend was kind enough to give me a gift card for Postino's for my birthday, and I finally got around to using it recently. Everything from the attentive staff and our delightful waiter Brian to the intimate ambiance was doing it for me. Brian was an amazing guide, dishing out helpful advice when he found out I was a vegetarian, making perfect pairing recommendations about what beverage was best suited for stage of the meal we were at, and offering up perfect anecdotes about seasonal ingredients and local selections. We had the pleasure of sitting in this little curtained alcove near the entrance (I was worried it'd be freezing because of the proximity to the front door and my penchant for jumpsuits with a thigh-high slit, but we were all to the good.) The entire meal was delicious and the experience itself was what a nice night out should be! read more

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Everything was "nice", but I found my salmon entree to be disappointing. The menu says "char grilled" but my plate seemed soggy or mealy. My wife says it looked poached; or else the aioli gets in the way? I like salmon grilled and flaky; no need to dress it up. I will order salmon elsewhere in the future. read more

I attended a nurse practitioner meeting here. Food was delicious. I ordered the angel hair pasta. This was a vegetarian dish but the spice level was great! For dessert, I had the lemon tart. I would come here again with family read more

Postino - Lemon tart - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

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Scored a Christmas Eve lunch res a day prior, for 1pm (a true flex because Postino is always packed). Sat immediately, holiday miracles do exist! The exterior and interior are giving Snow White Italian cottage meets classy old-school elegance. Cozy, charming, and effortlessly cute. If you're seated in the main middle area, you get a front-row seat to the kitchen where chefs were firing plates out back to back with zero chaos. Calm, collected, great communication and clearly on their A-game. Love to see it. Go team! Feast- Burrata plate: Burrata, olives, prosciutto, crostini, and a tomato jam that I was positive was fig. Plot twist: tomatoes. Sweet, delicious, and confusing in the best way. Spicy garlic capellini with prawns: Heavy on the garlic (thank you). Flavor was solid, but I did wish for more sauce to really cling to the pasta. Carbonara: Cousin approved, no notes. Garlic mashed potatoes: LOL, Yes, pasta and potatoes. Mind your business. I do wish they were a bit chunkier- personal preference. The carb load humbled us immediately. Portions? Generous (especially the pasta); but that's the Italian way and I respect it. Drinks- I'm an espresso martini enthusiast (borderline problem), so obviously I ordered one. Pretty good, would order again. Cousin ordered a Pinot noir. Service was pleasant and smooth. This was my second visit, and I'd definitely be back to keep rotating through the menu. read more

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Made a dinner res for 715 and didn't get seated until 800 which was frustrating. Server didn't get to us for another 10 minutes. Didn't expect that from here seeing as it's one of the nicest restaurants in Lafayette. Other than the wait and the service, food was fantastic. Got the hand rolled pasta with rabbit and was sad that I got full so quickly. My wife got the pesto chicken pasta which I didn't care for but she thought was amazing. Will go back here again but was disappointed with the experience especially since it was a special occasion. read more

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Been on an Italian food hyperfixation this month and glad a friend recommended Postino's. Came here on a Monday night and there were a fair number of tables. The restaurant is pretty spacious with plenty of seating and a rustic brick vibe. You enter through a mini hall of signed wine bottles (how cute) and into a dining room with a real fireplace! The portions are pretty generous. I would say one dish can be shared by two people. Even the clam appetizer can be a legit entree! The butter garlic sauce it came in was so savory I could've drank it straight. Which I, no lie, sorta did. I ordered the carbonara as my main and it was DELICIOUS. First of all the dish came piping hot and the noodles were still so hot even 20-30 mins into my meal I still had to blow on them! It was creamy, al dente and just perfect. The service was really good too. Waters were refilled quickly and we were checked in on often at good intervals. Defiantly will be returning. read more

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Went for dinner on a Wednesday night with a few coworkers. We ordered an assortment of appetizers, the charcuterie board is a must get! I really enjoyed the jam with the fresh mozzarella and the perfectly toasted bread- what else could you wish for! The rest of the meal was spectacular, from the pasta to the salmon to dessert- I can't wait to come back. The portions were great and the service was even better! read more

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It's hard to believe that you can find such a place on Mount Diablo Boulevard. Set back with an almost ferry tale theme. This is the work of master builder Carr Jones. Amazingly, it was the original Lafayette Post Office first built in 1937. The food was very good. We had pastas and risotto with a Caesar salad and crudo up front. desert was affogato, a crumble and a chocolate torte. It was all great. Service was good but server was a little busy for a Sunday night. read more

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My husband and I came to celebrate our wedding anniversary here and the ambience of the place was perfect! Staff was great and knowledgeable with the menu. We both loved our food, drinks and dessert! We overheard a couple next to our table tell their waiter that they come to this restaurant every anniversary. That tells you a lot! We will definitely be back again read more

Housed in a historic Carr Jones-designed former post office in downtown Lafayette. A nice little area you will find some fresh Italian cuisine. The food was flavorful and came out with great presentation. Indoors you are greeted with a beautiful brick wine cellar. We ordered the Penne Pasta, Braised short ribs, Burrata, Black Lentil soup and a orange cream tart for dessert Would recommend all, for flavor except, I would go with a different protein like the fish or chicken next time. Overall 8/10 read more

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This is the most beautiful place in Lafayette and I'm sure it has historical significance. But the food here was memorable for the wrong way. Knock off Italian food is the easiest way to put it. And wasn't that good. A disconnect of what I was expecting, but I'm sure many families hold this tight. Service was exceptional. read more

Enjoyed a Satur-date lunch with my husband. Service was excellent and was grateful we were asked where we wanted to be seated (main or more corner/quiet). We had the fritto misto which had a mixed of calamari and shrimp. I was debating between the salmon and short ribs but decided on the short ribs. It was tender and the pairing with the polenta (oh so creamy!) was delicious. I even had extra to bring home. And it was just as good! The tiramisu was a perfect ending to our meal. I would absolutely come back again. Highly recommend! read more

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This was our first time at Postino and Lafayette. We didn't know what to expect. The minute we walked in, the hostess was cordial and we got seated by a window. Our server, Jesus, was outstanding. He was very attentive and told us about the menu items. We went straight for our main course. My husband had the ribeye steak. He didn't want garlic mashed potatoes or the garlic green beans so they suggested grilled zucchini. He was very pleased! The steak was served hot and the zucchini was very good. I ordered a fettuccine dish topped with a zucchini stuffed with meat. It was different but very tasty and I ate it all! Postino's is a bit pricey but well worth it. The food and our server, Jesus, were outstanding. We will visit again when in the area. read more

Super quaint, lovely local Italian spot! My partner and I came across Postino in the area and were enchanted by their beautiful patio. We walked in on a Saturday evening and were seated immediately. Service is attentive yet discreet. ARTICHOKE: So tender and flavorful, perfect with the (tartar?) sauce! MUSHROOM "FRIES": These are delicious! I'll never turn down a mushroom dish. Very lightly fried and almost succulent inside. Oddly laid on a bed of mayo (?) and random raw spinach FISH STEW: Hmm... This is fine? I thought the appetizers were more memorable. I found it a bit too salty for my taste. But the portions of seafood were generous! It's a good spot for cozy, homey eats. read more

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Dinner at Postino after the Lafayette Art and Wine festival. Despite being very crowded service was great! Fantastic drinks. Loved the arugula salad with light lemon vinegarette topped with fried sunflower seeds and shaved parm. So simple yet so good! The classic Caesar was also a hit! I had the duck wing appetizer as my entree- meaty duck wings with homemade ranch and veggies. The eggplant parm and rabbit pasta are always go-tos. The duck breast entree and confit leg served over spring onion risotto was killer! It had a blackberry sauce that added just a touch of sweetness. Too full for dessert! read more

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Wonderful place to grab dinner and drinks! It's a romantic place and great date spot. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was friendly. Waiter was great, patient, gave great suggestions. The duck was cooked to perfection, full of flavor, and so good! The desserts, so many wonderful options but the chocolate cake was a hit! read more

While visiting family in the area, we were excited to return to Postino after a many year absence. The last time we were here, we had a fantastic experience. But, holy cow, was this a thoroughly disappointing meal. To start on a positive note, the staff were great...mostly attentive and courteous. The other positive - the appetizers were tasty. We had the arugula salad and Cream of Mushroom soup. The Cosmopolitan was a tell that our dining experience was not going to be delightful, as it looked & tasted more like a cough syrup than a delicious, classic lightly pink tinted cocktail. The recommended Cabernet was okay. The mains were SO bland... the salmon was probably the best of the bunch, but it was not great. The "spicy" capellini was indeed spicy, but other than that it had NO flavor. It was ordered with a skewer of shrimp, which were equally tasteless and overcooked. I tried to melt garlic butter in the shrimp to give them a little flavor. Finally, the Farfelle was quite al dente and bland. The ambiance was fine and we were impressed watching about 40 salads being staged and delivered to a private party. Sadly, this was a bummer of a meal and one that was fairly pricey. Needless to say, we will not be back. read more

What a delicious surprise! It's a bustling Italian gem with fresh and vibrant flavors. Our waiter was incredible, and truly made for an amazing experience. We both fell in love with their halibut and were pleasantly surprised on how delicious, beautiful presentation, unique flavors and the portion size. Highly recommend this romantic spot! read more

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Came here for the first time with my partner for my birthday dinner earlier this month. We came early on a Monday night and got seated in the back room with the fireplace, which felt very romantic and rustic like a little restaurant you'd find just off the beaten path in any Italian village. Antonio was our server and he was an absolute delight! His knowledge of the menu and recommendations were superb! Every dish hit the spot..."Special" flatbread appetizer, half orders of salad, my "special" duck confit and risotto, his ribeye, half order of the crab pasta, delicious wines, and an amazing tiramisu made my birthday extra special!!! We will definitely be back very soon and we really hope that Antonio will be our server again, because he is fantastic! read more

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The ambiance is pretty good and the service is nice too but the food is very average. The presentation was great but nothing specifically stood out. We tried a variety of different items but weren't very impressed. We tried the eggplant Parmesan which was nicely done but sweet. The salmon and halibut were a bit dry. The duck tasted great but was overly chewy. read more

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Ordered way too much food that night. Steak was delicious and charred--will always order. Flatbread could've been omitted Soup could've been omitted The chicken dish was pretty good. Love the peas with the braised short ribs. Salad was a salad. Not bad. The mushroom steak fries were pretty good! Fried really well and overall delicious. Would order again if on the menu. Service was good as usual. We were sat by a pretty loud group but it wasn't too bad. Lighting could have been a little better. Overall good second dining. read more

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IMHO Rachel was our server-extraordinaire for our table of ten. We all felt she deserved a drink on us, after having to take care of us! LOL She was very patient and never rushed us. We asked if we could have separate checks for three groups of our ten, and she happily obliged us. After giving us the dining specials of the night, she left us to ponder. The restaurant is quaint but spacious, warm and inviting. Our table was in a back room near a fireplace with view of the kitchen, and close to the restrooms. Our table was beautifully set, waiting for all of us to arrive. My family of three ordered; Calamari appetizer, $21, Eggplant parmesan, $26, Scallops & Pork Belly, $50, and New Zealand King Salmon, $42, and a shared Pear salad, $15. (Splitting the salad added an extra $1 upcharge). Others at our table ordered the Half Chicken, $32, and the Garganelli, $32, hand-rolled pasta, marinated roasted rabbit. My husband loved his Hokkaido scallops, and I loved the bite of pork belly that he shared with me. He only wished there had been at least one more scallop and one more slice of the pork belly. (The dish was served with three scallops and three slices of pork belly.) My salmon was perfectly cooked, nestled on top of a squash puree. It was good but I felt it needed an extra punch of flavor or seasoning. For dessert, we enjoyed the Affogato, vanilla ice cream, espresso, whipped cream, $14, and Tiramisu, $13. Service was prompt, available and friendly. We enjoyed our evening at Postino. Will we return? Sure! read more

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Good Italian food and desserts. Great wine selection and service. Fun for large groups, was there for a Christmas party. read more

Postino - Short ribs - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

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My husband made a resy here for my bday and we both really enjoyed their spaghetti pasta. I actually wish I had ordered that instead of my steak because the pasta was rich and creamy but not too much on the stomach. The bread and butter we ordered as well as the salad was the perfect starter for our dinner but I'd be careful because it is easy to get full super fast. My steak was a little too crispy. Actually it was pretty burnt lol. All I could taste was the burnt pieces which resulted in me eating my husbands pasta instead. Service was great and everyone was really nice when we walked in. I would def return for their other dishes but I'd skip the steak. read more

Postino - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

Went to Postino for lunch last Tuesday and had the Rabbit dish. Everything tasted good but the Rabbit was tiny diced up pieces and very little tiny diced up pieces. Could not tell if it was Rabbit, I think it was chicken. I'm disappointed with my experience and don't plan on eating there again. read more

The service and food quality are always amazing! I work in the restaurant industry and I cannot fault Postino in any way except for one. The duck! The chef at Postino cooks and creates the best Duck breast I have ever had. If I am at a restaurant anywhere in the world and they offer duck, I order it. Yet not one has held a torch to the duck at Postino. They took it off the menu earlier this year and I stopped going until they put it back. As I said, I work in the restaurant industry so I understand the need to change up a menu. Yet when you have the ability to cook a certain dish to such perfection, there is no need to take it off the menu no matter the season. Please put the duck back on the menu, or offer it as a reoccurring special. Your chef has an amazing talent for how he prepares a unique dish, which has never failed to amaze me. Postino is an amazing restaurant but as someone who has tried at least 75% of their regular main menu, the duck is the stand out dish. The specials exemplify the chef's prowess, but he has a gift for duck and it needs to be shared with everyone. read more

We love Postino! Its been our special occasion place for years...However seems like we need a new place. Anniversary dinner was lack luster and disappointing. Service pretty low, hardly around. Food just Ok, not its usual standout norm. Restaurant ambiance always fabulous but food & service need to match. read more

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The ambience was great, Wonderful service and mellow environment. The food was not the greatest. I had salmon and we had several apps that were just ok. Husband and son had the steak, They said also just ok. Under the salmon was a warm potato salad, didn't really go well together. read more

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We are at Positinos because my MIL met one of the owners at a party in Rossmoor. We parked in the private lot and as we walked to the front door, we Noticed the nice patio furniture on the lawn. We walked to the entrance, and were greeted by the staff. Good thing we had reservations because the restaurant was packed. We ordered the garganelli rabbit pasta, the carbonara, children's pizza, and the rib eye steak. I ordered a glass of cab franc. We loved the handrolled pasta in the sauce. The carbonara was the best, and that's probably the one thing that we would try again, and maybe the wine. The steak was served well done when we requested medium rare. We showed pur server as we wouldn't eat it. They remade the steak, and it came back cooked medium well. We didn't have time to ask for it to be remade because everyone else at the table was almost done with their meals. Other than the steak, the food was fine. read more

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Postinos is a stable for my grandmother when anyone of her grandkids come to town. This time she ordered her go-to the capellini pasta, I got the special which was meatballs, and then we split the chocolate decadence cake. Everything was good as normal! She liked her pasta and I thought my meatballs were tasty. And of course the cake was excellent! We sat right by the kitchen door so all the coming and going took away from the restaurant a little bit but it was a good time and I'm sure my grandmother would like to go back next time I am in town. I would recommend! read more

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We were looking for a nice end of the work week dinner and we haven't been here for a bit. We managed to get a table for 4 at the last minute. Nice and charming interior, friendly greeting by our server. We ordered drinks, then started with the unique and tasty mushroom fries, burrata, and tuna crudo. I ordered the seafood stew, we also had the salmon, and the spaghetti carbonara. Everything looked and tasted great. My seafood dish had very fresh and plump prawns. Service was attentive, the food was tasty, and the ambience was nice. Good way to end the week. read more

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Nothing except the calamari is really worth mentioning... and that's saying something. The rest? Forgettable. $60+ for a duck breast & leg confit that's small, sitting on a bed of orzo with a few blackberries tossed in? I mean... the math ain't mathing. It was, simply put, okay. The steak, on the other hand, was just a slab of meat without any real thought or finesse behind it. Partner finished a few bites, and we took the rest home in a doggie back. A place like this should *nail* a steak. And when you look around the room, it starts to make sense. The average age of the patrons hovers around 60+, and that might explain why the food feels like it's coasting on nostalgia rather than inspiration. For the price point and hype, Postino in Lafayette just doesn't deliver. P.S. On a positive note, service was impeccable! read more

After a long day, my husband and I had a taste for Italian food. So like always, I trusted Yelp to guide me. We came across Postino among a few other choices in the Lafayette area. The Capellini on the menu was a dealbreaker for me. We came around 4:45 on Sunday right after opening. We were easily accommodated and greeted very pleasantly by the hostess. There were only two people in the restaurant when we arrived. When we left, it was packed. The restaurant gave the feel of an authentic Italian restaurant...with Soft jazz playing in the background. I loved the open kitchen and the excitement of the chefs. The aroma from the kitchen was simply heaven sent. Our server was great. He gave us great advice on what to select between two difficult meals and very friendly. That's important to me. We ordered the calzone-Scacciatta to start us off. It was toasted just right, and the cheese melted so perfectly. The Arugula and truffle oil was a flawless addition to this dish!! Next, we had the seared New Zealand salmon and I must say it's among the best salmon I've ever tasted. The texture was so light and fluffy , not to mention that it was seared perfectly with just the right amount of crust. The Capallinni had an interesting twist with its light spicy sauce and garlic flavors. It was slightly bland to me. But, I eat a lot of salty food so, I appreciate its mild salt. The hint of spice made up for the salt...most definitely!!!! Finally, for dessert, we had the special which was a baked peach Crostada topped with caramel and vanilla bean ice cream & the chocolate cake with sea salt, caramel and vanilla ice cream!! We didn't leave a crumb on our plate! We will be back next time to try the duck, and the steak!! We're working our way to being regulars!!! If you're looking for great Italian food, with an authentic Italian atmosphere , and great knowledgeable service... look no further. read more

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