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

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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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

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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Great restaurant! We wet there for an anniversary dinner. Food and service were both outstanding. Highly recommended.

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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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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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

Delicious food. Service was nice. We dined in a room near the front door. The wine list was extensive. Everything we had was very good. I enjoyed the strawberry salad. No dessert though because I was stuffed form the bread, the apps, and the double cut pork chop. This place feels old world, and like it's been part of Lafayette for about a hundred years. The slate roof and the 45* roof pitch made this place kind of magical. read more

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I hosted a private dinner event here and it was wonderful. The food options were great. I had the ribeye- mine was overcooked, but they were very accommodating, kind about it, and brought me a new one. The staff here were pleasant and overall a great dinner. read more

Postino - Orange tart dessert - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

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We came on a Sat. with 5:00 reservation so it was not crowded. There is parking available at that time. For appetizers we shared the mushroom fries - boy it was fantastic! If you like fries and mushrooms - it's a combination of that. Mushrooms lightly coated and fried over some mayonnaise based sauce. I had Garganelli - rabbit with pasta, was delicious, just slightly salty, rabbit had a few bones (so be careful as I did not expect that), pasta not served soft. Hubby had Fish Stew which was also delicious and again for his taste just slightly too salty. Bread was also delicious with flavored butter. We asked for refills. As stated on menu, you must ask for bread, it's not automatic. (This seems to be the trend at many Italian restaurants.) Service was fantastic. Empty plates taken away almost immediately. Water glasses refilled and never less than half full. Restaurant does tend to be a bit noisy. Cost: definitely a restaurant for special occasions. Our total costs for the shared appetizer, garganelli and fish stew was just under $99 not including tip. (No drinks, just water - we do not drink.) Help yourself to a few small hard candy in a bowl on your way out to slightly sweeten the end of the meal. Summary: very pleasant meal with pleasant waiter and attentive staff. read more

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First timer here ! The food was amazing, everything was super flavorful The waitress was amazing, very attentive. The place overall was beautiful I will most definitely be back to try more items on the menu . read more

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Great ambiance always, very kind staff, great food. High recommend any of their cocktails and the pasta

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 greeter was great young man, we got seated and the service was just ok. We got there at two pm. Server lady 50 ish w ponytail not friendly, seemed tired, no water refilled, & never asked. Food was great though, chicken Caesar salad w chicken cooked nicely in side to add. Husband had grilled cheese but it was not regular type- delicious! w cup of minestrone soup. Nice brick decor intimate inside or spots to patio is a nice choice in this great California weather. read more

Food was exquisite! Ambiance charming and the service couldn't have been better!! I give it 5stars+!!! read more

Service. Wine choice. Food. There are a number or reasons why this should be a destination. Try it, you'll like it. Beautiful place that you'll want to call home. #winning read more

I have been meaning to post this since I had an amazing dinner at Postino on Saturday night. I don't know why I forget about Postino. It is always so good! Hands down the best food in Lafayette. Great ambiance. Great service, and amazing food! Thank you for not cutting corners. We had the carbonara as a shared starter. AMAZING. We also had the Mary's chicken piccata and their signature short ribs with polenta. Heather was a great server. She didn't just try and upsell us. She gave us sincere responses to what her favorite dishes are. She was not looking to up the tab. I truly appreciate that. Thank you Postino for continuing to be amazing during this trying time in the food service industry. You are simply the best! I will be back. read more

Had a lovely birthday dinner here with my husband, and the food was portioned generously and was full of flavor. The cheesy garlic bread was absolutely delicious, and we would come back just to have that again. We also had the lamb Ragu pasta, and I particularly enjoyed the burrata charcuterie appetizer plate at the start of our meal. We were seated outside, which had a lovely and relaxing, secluded vibe. Our server was also very friendly and patient with us, and she made some really great recommendations. Reservation recommended for a special meal. read more

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I would give the chef 10 stars for the warm potato salad. We went for a special occasion dinner just 2 of us and it's a beautiful building, definitely date night vibes. The server was great, the food was also good. We asked the server to beg the chef for the warm potato salad recipe because it was hands down the best potato salad we've ever had and our favorite thing we had there. The one downside was we were by a kind of loud group, but not the restaurants fault. Only one small note for the restaurant: the fried calamari/shrimp/pickle appetizer looks very cute in the cone but it makes it really difficult to eat out of. read more

Yesterday we decided to go and celebrate our anniversary at postino and we have the best experience ever food , service drinks is top of the line , we recommend 100 % read more

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The is place is definitely on the fancier side but at reasonable, mid range prices which isn't too far off from the more casual restaurants in the area. A lot of large parties there for celebrations but we came with a group of four. We shared some calamari and garlic bread as appetizer, which was so crispy and the garlic bread was full of cheesy, garlic flavor. Loved it. The apps were so heavy that most of us were full by the time it came to the mains. I got the rabbit pasta which was good. It looks light on the sauce but has this olive oil based sauce and has nice chunks of rabbit read more

Postino - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

Wonderful server, atmosphere, location. The tuna melt sandwich was very salty--essentially inedible. We were given a free dessert. I'd go back, because it's so lovely. read more

I went back recently a couple times and had a lovely dinner each time and the service continues to be excellent! I added some photos! The wine and Old Fashion were a very nice touch! read more

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Good and mediocre experience: Good: Food and service Mediocre: ambiance (dated looking restaurant). Restaurant was half full at 6pm and they sat my party of two at the smallest possible table really meant for one person and it was squeezed between two tables of diners. There were at least 25-30 other tables available that were still not used when we were finished. I asked to be re-seated and they obliged. Menu generally stays the same. Prices are fair to overpriced. Parking lot now has paid meters which is not good. I have dined at Postino many times over the years. I think they are struggling and riding their previous reputation. They need to up their game or they will go out of business. read more

Great service! The food was solid. I loved my hibiscus drink. The ribeye was out of this world. The carbonara was good, and the pasta with rabbit was exceptional. Spacious dining areas make it perfect for large parties read more

A friend recommended this place for our anniversary and it was absolutely wonderful. Beautiful restaurant, delicious food, and the service was amazing. Our waitress, Heather, was so sweet and thoughtful. Definitely a place we hope to return to again sometime. :) read more

Made a reservation for my wife and myself on her 70th birthday. Made it about 2 months ago. Was supposed to be inside, was called the day before, was told there was only a table outside in November. They told me they did not have space inside, possibly a table in a small space in the bar. I have been there many times and have enjoyed it but now I am not sure if I will go back. I used to know a previous owner and had my medical office parties in the past. Not pleased with the attitude exhibited. read more

The food and service were excellent. This is the first time going to this well regarded restaurant. The ambiance was also nice except , it stayed cold inside. I will be back read more

I took a star off as they sent our wonderful server home, before the end of our meal. The substitute had an attitude that was not appreciated! Four of us dropped in for lunch. Sat outside. No heaters and a little chilly. We shared a burrata salad followed by two pastas. Large enough servings to share. The food was delicious and appreciated, especially the two sauces. One has to ask for the Acme bread which came with some kind of lovely herbal butter. We ordered coffees with 5e substitute server - and got an unexpected attitude! Recommendation: will definitely return! read more

Stopped in for a quick bite. We each ordered the burger. Thought, it's simple, they have to be able to pull off a great burger, right? No. They were both way over cooked and there was nothing, I repeat nothing on the burger other than the cheese and a dab of sauce. No pickle, no lettuce, no tomato, no mayo, nothing. Beautiful building, great service, but come on, you can't serve a good burger for 18 bucks. Weak read more

We love this place. Food and service is excellent. We go at least yearly for a birthday/anniversary/celebration dinner.

Postino hosted our rehearsal dinner and it was absolutely amazing! Jamila was on top of everything coordinating all the meals and wine selections to make the family room look beautiful and fit all our guests. The service was fast and were able to accommodate gluten free and vegetarian options. Such a great place!!! read more

Food 3.5/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0 Value 3.5/5.0 Decor 3.5/5.0 Overall 3.5/5.0 Food was decent. The indoor decor was cool, and they kept the older improvements with wood beams and exposed brick. The outdoor patio area is nice. I'd come back. read more

Bleh. Food was terrible. All 4 of us were extremely dissatisfied with our meal. $236 down the drain.

When we crave Italian, its an easy choice to go to Postino in Lafayette. The dish to try here is the short ribs. They put the meat on top of a creamy polenta that is to die for. It also is topped with peas and scallions and red onions. What a beautiful dish. Great to get my protein and veggies on one plate. On a recent visit, we got to meet the executive chef. His name is Stewart Beatyy and he was a delight to meet. Such a creative mind. He really is an artist. The ambiance is a combination of New American and Italian. Nice and cozy. read more

Wonderful American Italian menu in a cozy stone building with beautiful outdoor patio. My family had a birthday gathering where food, service and ambiance were amazing. Wine menu is incredible by the glass or bottle at very reasonable prices. Staff is superb - friendly, attentive and fast. This is a must-dine location if you're in the area. read more