Beautiful spot, great for date nights or events, amazing food. Amazing service and the whole experience will have us coming back for years I am sure! Go for the menu items you don't see elsewhere, truly exceptional food. read more

Anthony made it happen! We thought we had made a reservation but actually had not. We all arrived dressed up and ready for a great dinner. Oops, no reservation. Not a problem. Anthony was gracious and not only fit us in, but gave us the best table in the house. Way to go! He truly understands customer service. He is an asset to Postino read more

There are not many restaurants like this. I've been dining here for about 20 years or so. The food is always top shelf although you won't typically have as many choices as other premium restaurants. The brick ambience is warm and charming and the servers very good. Plus the wine list is not as marked up as other typical places. You won't be disappointed.... read more

Has the ownership and/or chef changed?? We've been coming here for years and it's been going downhill every visit. The most recent visit, we have vowed to never return again (but that's hard for me to say because we LOVED this restaurant!!!). The menu used to be heavy Italian with pastas, etc. The current menu has limited pasta and is kind of random. We were informed they changed to their winter menu - but who would take off lasagne for the winter menu?? The rabbit pasta, which used to be a "go to' has gone downhill. Pasta was "crisp' (a few minutes from al dente). Eggplant Parmesan - zucchini underneath the eggplant was definitely undercooked. Short ribs - first of all - $62 for short ribs?!! It better be perfect! The taste was phenomenal. The disappointment was that there was a ton of fat in the short ribs so that maybe only half of the dish was edible. To top it off, our waiter had so much of an attitude that every time he came over, he'd say "everything still tasting terrible?" (he thought he was joking - we're all thinking, um... It is kind of terrible but we didn't want him to take anything off the bill so none of us said anything). Based on this experience, I don't think any of the 4 of us will return, however, I love the ambiance so much - as well as the potential for what it used to be, that I might return... But it won't be for at least a year. read more

Beautiful ambiance and my service was special glorious glow My chicken was fresh from the farm, my guess is they have chickens out back I love the tiramisu Got me HOOKED !!! U can't misuout! read more

This is the Lafayette's all time greatest establishment, the old post office building adds amazing ambiance, and creates a very pleasant atmosphere, we are able to carry on a conversation without having to SHOUT. FOOD, SERVICE, & BAR are all amazing. There isn't anything and I mean anything they could IMPROVE on. Just keep doing what you have done for years. read more

Food and service exceptional. A bit noisy making it hard for conversation at the table.

We go here at least five times a year--- really tasty Italian food. The service is great. The ambiance is nice as well. We always have a great time at Postino! read more

An Old Lafayette standby. Wonderful food served by an experienced staff. Very interesting dining areas.

Food was incredible, service was better. Great overall experience, will be back soon!

Made reservation and asked for a cake in the note, they never looked at the note for some reason.. other than that the food was good

I made a reservation for lunch today at 2:30. The place closes at 3pm. So the restaurant was practically empty. But we got seated all the way in the back next to the restrooms. I don't understand the reason (I could guess). Never going back again. read more

Great restaurant. I had the beautiful New Zealand salmon, while my dinner guest had fisherman's stew.

Everything! Food was raw and terrible ! Chicken was not pink and not cooked completely.

It's a must for any celebration dinner or a first date. Great service, awesome wine list too.

We went there Friday with reservations @ 6pm. When arrived we were seated towards back, near outside dining where cold wind blowing on us. I order Salmon ($42) which was raw & couldn't eat it, even though my food came last to my table. The Menu is limited & over priced. read more

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

Pricey but the food is good not great, the service can be spotty, it depends on the waitress.

My wife and I have passed this restaurant numerous times since we moved here from Hawaii a few years ago. We FINALLY had some time for a date night and stopped in (no reservations). Luckily they weren't too busy at the time so we were promptly escorted to a table by a very friendly host. First off, the place is beautiful; very clean and smells like deliciousness, Our waiter (Henson) was absolutely awesome. Attentive but not pushy. Informative, professional and very friendly. Menu items are easy to navigate and any questions we had were easily answered by Henson. We split a Cesar salad with extra anchovies - fresh and epic. (It's big enough for two) We split their ribeye - cooked PERFECTLY medium rare. I mean, we've been to a lot of specialized steakhouses, and this ribeye definitely made our shortlist of favorites. (Again, big enough for two) We also ordered half-sized portions of pasta (the half sizes are not in the menu but were suggested by our waiter) and they were the perfect size. We had one carbonara, and one garganelli. Both are worthy of ordering again. Just FYI, garganelli is their roasted rabbit pasta. I've never had rabbit before. It was insanely delicious. Unfortunately we didn't have room for dessert! Prices were on point for the quality (and quantity) of food served. We highly recommend this place. I think it will become part of our regular rotation for date-nights in the future. As mentioned earlier, we arrived at an odd time (about 5:30pm) and they weren't busy. But by the time we left an hour or so later, they were pretty busy. Reservations might be better if going at peak times. read more

29 years ago my husband and I had our wedding reception at this restaurant (under a different name) yet the feel, food and service were as high quality almost three decades later! Romance was in the air and I remembered every moment of that August day. Friendly wonderful staff. read more

Postino - Main dining room - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

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We have been here many times. The food is great. The service js top notch, and the building and grounds are beautiful.

We celebrated a birthday at the restaurant. Good food, lovely ambience and good service read more

The atmosphere was very rustic, very lovely interior. The exterior was beautiful as well, like a garden. Nice, thick wooden tables. Again, very rustic and atmospheric, like a little slice of Italy. The food was excellent. I had the salmon. I think it's pretty clear to me that they must bake their own bread, which was also delicious, and came with a special type of garlic butter. We had a lovely time. The service was efficient and pleasant, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere calming. I highly recommend this place. read more

Great atmosphere, prices, menu, and service! Took girlfriend there for birthday. Also parking was super easy especially for Lafayette. Will go back again soon. read more

We dined here and sat outside. Nice ambiance, but our waitress was terrible. Took forever to order. We almost left without ordering. There was a guy who brought the bread and he was much better. We would not return. read more

Food and service is always great! Usually go when there's duck on the menu but past few times it hasn't been on the menu when we go

What an evening and experience! I honestly can't say enough wonderful things about POSTINO, the staff and what would turn out to be the perfect date night. We started with a cocktail, cucumber elderflower cooler and the new old fashioned, I'll let you lookup the website and menu information for the ingredients, trust me, it's worth the clicks. (Rosemary?? yes it worked) Executive Chef, Stewart Beatty and company started us off with an amazing Burrata that had a san marzano tomato jam that will set the tone for an evening of a culinary experience that is simply elevated beyond anything you will find east of the city. Our next course, which I simply forgot to take pics of because I was so excited about the journey we were on already, was a beautiful Caesar Salad that had a Parmesan crumble that was delicate and packed with flavor, and a creamy tomato soup that was so smooth, velvety and decadent that Tiffany was scraping the bowl, along with every table around us, until the last spoonful was gone. Moving on to the main courses, Spaghetti (‍forgot to take a pic of this too), carbonara style, with pancetta, english peas, white wine cream sauce, sheared egg and parmesan was the choice for my gorgeous companion, and braised short ribs with provolone polenta, English peas, onions with a veal reduction was the perfect plate to top off the night. Just when you're about to tip over, you find a little room tucked down there somewhere to enjoy the perfect way to end a more than memorable evening. A perfectly executed Affogato, a house made biscotti ice cream, and a delicious pear, Gouda, honey and cinnamon walnut platter. Filled to the brim, you sit back and revisit every aspect of this nothing short of perfect evening. From the ambience and impeccable service, to the sheer beauty of the food that was put in front of you. Needless to say, Postino in Lafayette, Ca is an experience that each and every one of you should have. read more

Postino - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

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We tried Postino for the first time after giving a presentation at Saint Mary's College. The atmosphere was amazing, the food was outstanding, and the service was great. Can't wait to go back, preferably with friends that we can introduce to this amazing restaurant. read more

I sat at the bar until my reservation time. I would strongly suggest making a reservation. This place constantly had groups walking in and I can see why. The bar was a nice start to a great time. The menu pricing was what I expected. Looking at the fully stocked bar I knew I wouldn't get any sort of dumpy vodka or gin so I understood why the prices are what they are. The bar has a copper countertop which is a nice touch to the asymmetrical bar design. After being seated the server took a bit to take our drink orders, but the place was very busy. There were multiple helpers lined along the room to watch for tables without water or plates that needed to be removed. I liked that, it's kinda annoying when a table is cluttered with used dishes. The food was excellent. So good that it felt more like an experience than just eating a dish of pasta. I've found my go-to restaurant when celebrating any occasion. The only thing off-key was the fried gnat in my pasta under my egg. I didn't want the yolk to crack all over the pasta so I sat it on a separate plate. That was when I saw the gnat. The restaurant was busy and I chose to eat the food. What's the harm in a little gnat anyway? I've eaten fried crickets so I figured what's the difference? Also, I knew it would be a bit before our server would return. I understand that things happen and it's really hard to catch something that small so I didn't make a huge fuss of it. It was more about how it was handled when I mentioned it. I was asked if I wanted another egg rather than a dish of pasta. That day was an overwhelming day for me, it was my birthday, my aunt died the day before and the 10-year anniversary of my grandmother's death. So yes, I ate the food anyway lol. I will be back. I hope next time around the serving staff have additional support for check-ins with customers. read more

Postino - Spaghetti Carbonara - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

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One of my favorite restaurants- I even had a big birthday party there and it was amazing. The service and food were perfect. Love the copper bar in the winter. It's heated!! read more

Food, Ambience, Customer Service FIVE PLUS STARS!!!!!!!! Server: Heather is a sweetheart!!! Excellent customer service and very attentive to our needs!! Food came out piping hot and timely!!! Busboys: Very Attentive on picking up empty dishes, refilling water glasses!!! I LOVE Lentil soup and steamed clams and both were Ahmazing!!!! Pear salad was Delicious and tossed with the perfect amount of Vinaigrette!! Rest of food: Bread and the garlic butter-YUMMY!!!!! Mushroom fries, Rib eye, Chicken Cacciatore, Meatball Special, Caesar salad,-ALL DELISH!!!!! First time eating " Mushrooms fries" and it wont be my last!!!! Alcohol-Polar Express, New old Fashioned and Spicy Margarita!! LETS just say the "Bartender" KNOWS HOW TO MAKE A DRANK (Slang for a damn good drink)!!!!! Enjoyed a delish dinner with family!!!!! read more

Service, Food, Ambiance all fantastic. We were a group of 7 with 2 small children and our server was so good at making everyone feel taken care of including the children with crayons and plastic sippy cups! The grownups all enjoyed the night out with great food from the chef, Spaghetti Carbonara, Rib Eye, Duck, Egg Plant, Burrata, and the Melon and Prosciutto were all cooked perfectly. This is a neighborhood gem and one I cannot recommend highly enough! read more

Excellent food and service! Couldn't recommend it more. We came with the whole family and our waiter was so attentive and nice. He was on top of everything we needed, often before we even asked. His suggestions and tips were perfect for our meal and we loved everything down to the dessert. The entire staff were very nice and had great service overall The mushroom polenta and the eggplant Parmesan are my favorites, as a vegetarian and the rest of the gavel loved their filets. And our entire table obsessed over the mushroom fries. Btw the cocktails are strong so beware lol read more

Some dishes are a HUGE hit, some are a big miss. Overall fantastic experience! I would say the service carried the food. Big hit - THE BUTTER!! For the bread. Whatever herby butter they use is fantastic - Parpadelle (daily special). Not sure how often it's a daily special but tasted amazing. AMAZING!! Perfect umami, texture, and flavor - Angel hair pasta. Tad of spice. Very unique. Had some Asian hint - THE COCKTAILS! I also asked for a "spicy whiskey cocktail" and they delivered. - The service. Fantastic!!!! Big miss - the meatballs. DO NOT ORDER THIS!! They honestly taste worse than mystery meat cafeteria food. Not exaggerating. I spat my meatball out. - broccolini with garlic and ginger. PLEASE DON'T ORDER THIS. WOW. I am soooo disappointed. Tasted like steamed frozen shit. Couldn't taste garlic. Couldn't taste ginger. Tasted worse than what I can buy from my local Walmart freezer. - Short ribs. Tasted like pulled beef. Actually tasted not bad BUT absolutely not worth the price lol. Average: - bone marrow: slightly disappointing. Not sure why they didn't slice it down the middle. Not easy form factor to eat. Duck rillete tasted like cold fat. Not pleasant to the palette - burrata: tastes great, but pricey for what it is. Burrata with a spoonful of marinara sauce - mushroom fries: sauce is great, pricey for what it is - clam pasta. No flavor. Just tasted like clams and noodles. read more

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Excellent Italian/American restaurant. Menu has innovative touches for all dishes without getting weird. Service was solid. Bread was delicious. Cocktail menu imaginative. I had the carbonara, which was properly decadent. The Caesar Salad was well done. All in all, a fine experience, and they took care of our last-minute 6-person reservation without a problem. read more

Postino - Caesar salad. Nice, garlicky dressing, parmesan crumbles as well as cheese. Very nice. - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

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Came back to Postinos for Valentine's, and it did not disappoint. Even with the resturant being packed the food quality was top notch. I got the fish stew upon recommendation and it was nothing like I have tasted before. The ribeye was cooked perfectly. Finished off the night with some of their delicious dessert. read more

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

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Food was not good. One plate was floating in oil. The pasta was spicy hot but not in a good way. Overall did not enjoy the food. The server was very nice. read more

Postino is our favorite East Bay restaurant for special occasions--birthdays, anniversaries, etc. We went there June 26 for our 54th wedding anniversary. As usual, the ambiance was lovely, and our waiter, Rick, was terrific. The first course, burrata with salumi and toast, was outstanding. As was my wife's entree, eggplant parmesan. However, my entree, tortelloni, was a huge disappointment. The pasta noodles and ricotta filling were adequate, but the "salsa rossa" was nowhere to be found. Instead, the entire plate of pasta was drowned in cold white corn salsa which ruined the taste of the tortelloni and changed it from a warm dish to a cold one. Please remove this awful dish from the menu asap! read more

Service was excellent. Food was so disappointing. $58 Halibut was dry, tasteless, almost certainly had been frozen. Accompanying vegetables (and there were about two spoonfuls) were soggy. Strawberry salad dressing was bland. read more

Food was very good! Service was excellent! Love the ambiance of the restaurant. Parking was convenient!

First off 10/10 to Jesus our server!! He was so attentive and made sure everything on his end was perfect for us. If you choose to sit on the patio ask not to be seated in the tent. The vibe on the other side is way better. I like a good table when I go out - if you are like me you will appreciate this. We had clams and carpaccio to start. Clams were EXCELLENT so juicy and all the right flavours. Carpaccio was flavourless nothing special - wouldn't recommend. Mains: Rabbit pasta was quite good - the pasta looks homemade and flavours were nice. Carbonara pasta was terrible it had zero flavour and was almost dry. It tasted like someone put butter on noodles and called it a day. Would be good for kids menu. Cocktails were okay nothing overly fancy. Wine menu is good. Food was 50/50. For that reason alone unfortunately we won't be back. read more

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