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Visited this restaurant for the very first time and it was a great experience. I came with a friend on a weekday and it got quite busy. We ordered a pepperoni pizza, Orecchiette Sawsage Rapini pasta and calamari fritti to share. The food was delicious, I loved the pasta however the prices are definitely on the higher end. They have a patio which is nice come summer time. However, I wouldn't come here just for a meal on a regular day.
Tried out this lovely Italian restaurant located in Unionville. We sat on the patio during dinner time which was so lovely with all the lights and flowers. We tried out a few of their dishes including their calamari, rigatoni vodka, and their prime striploin. They also offer complimentary bread. My favourite dishes were their calamari and rigatoni. Calamari was crispy, light, and the sauce complemented well. The rigatoni sauce was very delicious but the pasta was a tiny bit undercooked. The striploin was just okay for me, I found it to be over seasoned and too salty for my liking. Service is good. Would come back!
Il Postino is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the city and, in my opinion, much better than many of the overhyped downtown spots. The interior is cozy and intimate with its dim lighting, though the tables are a little close together. I personally prefer the patio more since the fairy lights make it feel more romantic and make it perfect for a date night. Service was attentive, with our server checking in often to make sure drinks were topped up and that we were enjoying everything. We started with the Mushroom Truffle Pizza, which was thin, flavorful, and earthy. For mains, we shared three pastas, which were the Rigatoni Vodka (a must-order), the Seafood Linguine, and the daily special Beef Sirloin Pasta with peppercorn sauce. The Rigatoni Vodka was delicious as always, though cooked slightly more al dente than I prefer. The Seafood Linguine had great balance, with the shrimp and mussels adding a nice briny flavor and a touch of umami. The standout was the Sirloin Pasta, the peppercorn sauce was rich, savory, and so good that I think it deserves a permanent spot on the menu. For drinks, we had an off-menu Espresso Martini, a Hugo Spritz, and the House Sangria with white wine. The sangria was the clear winner as it was refreshing, citrusy, and almost candy-like! We loved it so much we ordered two more rounds. Overall, Il Postino delivers excellent food and is a Markham gem thats perfect for celebrating special occasions!
This is my third time here. First two times I completely forgot to write a review but I just remember ordering the usual caprese salad and a pasta. Definitely cannot come here and expect big portions because it's more of a high end Italian restaurant. They have quite a lot of seats including upstairs but it's best to make a reservation to ensure availability. The pastas are always a hit. This time we ordered practically the entire menu including the specials as well. Our bill was just under 1k. I didn't even get the chance to take all the pics as my family likes to eat the food as soon as it hits the table. I enjoyed everything including the octopus, but the only miss, in my opinion, were the pizzas. We ordered 4 pizzas, the crust was very hard, not very kind to the gums. Best pizza taste though would have to be the mushroom with caramelized onions - that I would order again next time I come here.
I came to meet a girlfriend for lunch, this was my first time here as she's been here several times. We came here around 12:30 and it was getting quite busy on the patio. Service was great from start to finish. My friend got her go to, the orchiette sausuge and rapini - finished the whole plate! While I got the tagliatelle ragu and finished majority of it and brought the rest home, it was a large portion! We finished off with a homemade tiramisu which was really good as well. One thing I wish they did was offer to get us another drink once we were done.
Went to dinner with friends here. Outside is super cute, inside seems a lot older and rundown. We ended up going to the upstairs area where they had more tables. The inside was not super aesthetic and the walls were yellow. Service was good. A bit slow in terms of getting the bill but other than that everyone was very nice! Food: - Vodka Pasta: 3.5/5 stars. I got grilled chicken in my pasta for some protein however a grilled chicken breast add on was $14!!! It was so expensive. They also mixed it in my pasta, which was fine, however it seems as if it watered down my vodka sauce. My friend's vodka pasta without the chicken looked amazing and not watered down at all. Little bit disappointing. - Calamari: 3.8/5 stars. It tasted good! A little fishy though and I felt like there was more breading than squid itself. - Bread: 4.5/5 stars. The free bread was amazing! There's rosemary and olive oil on it and it is delicious. They even gave us a free second loaf after we finished the first one that I brought home. Overall, could be a good place for you to try out but maybe order other things on the menu. They had some specials going on so might be worth to give those a try!
I heard a good reputation about this restaurant and first time visiting here. My friend took me out for my birthday, so honestly whichever food would feel like delicious as I was already happy there haha. I liked their ambiance that is rusty cozy European style decoration. Their staff were very responsive and friendly! We ordered truffle pizza and seafood pasta. Both were delicious. Price was a bit high. But that's understandable considering the location is in main Unionville.
We decided to come here for dinner because my other half & kids wanted Italian food. They do have a private parking lot in the back, which is great, and the service was alright. We ordered a kid's spaghetti with the meatball appetizer bc they didn't have that as an entree, rigatoni vodka, chicken parmigiana, and I wanted just spaghetti with garlic & oil but all I got was spaghetti drenched in oil with no garlic- it was disappointing. All the food tasted authentic, decent, and price was reasonable. However, since we're from New York, we have had better Italian food, so the rating reflected our expectations.
I came here recently with friends for lunch. We were not very hungry, so we just ordered two salads, an appetizer and a pizza for sharing. The service was okay but the food...meh. Every dish was missing something! The chef was lacking some fundamentals in cooking especially flavouring. We were seated on first floor and they also had second floor which had some nice views of the neighborhood. After ordering our food, we were first served with bread soaked in a whole plate of olive oil. Yes, a whole plate of olive oil! So gross! Now the salads. Caesar salad was the most plain salad I've ever eaten. Not much dressing. Not enough cheese. Definitely worse than the one sold at Costco. So was the kale salad. We added chicken for $12! Without the chicken it was so flavorless. The prosciutto and burrata was plain again. The burrata was even more flavorless than the most mild mozzarella cheese! It just tasted like water. The only edible dish might be the pizza. At least it had good amount of topping and cheese. However, it was overcooked and burnt. I would not recommend the food here to anyone.
Delicious Italian dining experience The bread starter was fresh & delicious--a perfect way to begin the meal. The prosciutto pizza was perfection with its thin, crispy crust & fresh, flavourful toppings, & the seafood linguine featured perfectly cooked pasta with a generous portion of fresh seafood The service was attentive & friendly, with a cozy ambiance making the experience even better. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine Small parking lot behind the restaurant & definitely make reservations as it can get busy. I saw a few walk-in parties get turned away as the resto was full
What a wonderful spot in cute Unionville! The food was delicious. We ordered 2 pastas and an app (calamari). The service was attentive and friendly and the interior gave a wonderful cozy home vibe. We can't wait to go back when outdoor seating opens up. We will definitely be returning! read more
My friends took me here for my birthday treat. It was certainly a wonderful experience and they didn't rush us at all! The waitress was quick and made sure we were happy. It's a restaurant located in the quaint Unionville area with some parking at the back and in the public parking across it (around the trails). The place looks homey with vintage paintings on the walls. It looked like a grand house turned into a restaurant. There is a patio seating outside but it was too chilly today. The warm bread with rosemary leaves came out and I was like - oh, it tastes soooo good. Now I can't wait to taste the pizza dough. Two apps were ordered: rucola which had a nice dressing on it. The calamari was nice and the aioli was lovely. They both could be a larger portion for the price point. We all shared the tagliatelle. The pasta was on point. I thought it could use more sauce. A bit plain, but that's how some people like it. The funghi pizza was made with a substitute of arugula. It was bigger than I thought!!! And oh my, was the crust chewy and amazing!!!! Yes, I would go back for the pizza! I could eat it right now! We asked for chilli oil and it didn't disappoint. My friends surprised me with a birthday dessert. It was nice of them to write a wish on the plate. Overall a great experience at the restaurant and with my friends. I would go back to try their other dishes. read more
Sadly, COVID regulations have forced shut downs in York Region as of today. My last meal before heading down to the bunker was at Il Postino, and what a last supper it was! Il Postino, hands-down, has the BEST pasta I've ever had. We've been to Il Postino a couple times and I have had the privilege to try 3 different pastas (also apps and desserts but they weren't as memorable). The first was a shrimp linguine, which was ultra savoury with roasted garlic and perfectly cooked shrimp. Still think about it to this day. While we didn't see this on their recent Fall menu, we had the opportunity to try the Pasta Puttanesca and Funghi Fettucine. The Puttanesca had the most complex tomato sauce I've ever tasted, nicely salted with olives. The Fettucini Funghi...oh my goodness. Creamy, truffle-y, and the thick noodles were absolutely amazing. Not gonna pretend I'm an expert in Italian cuisine...Markham is definitely not the place you think of for "genuine European restaurants". And unfortunately, I've never been to Italy. But damn...if you're really in the mood for sauce and carbs in the GTA, you gotta try them at Il Postino! read more
3 years ago
Came here on Christmas Eve for an intimate dinner for two. From the ambiance to the service and the food served including my wine, everything was nothing less of PERFECT! Just looking back at the picture makes me want to go for a second time! Make sure you call ahead and make reservations! Maybe it's because it was Christmas Eve but they were BUSY! Packed from top to bottom and the turnaround rates are super high. There was no sense of hurry on fishing your food though, they have just enough space and have the whole house well managed so the wait went by in a breeze. Fantastic work!! read more
We visited Il Postino on a warm summer day to sit on the patio for lunch. We were lucky to have made a reservation because this is a very popular spot (even on a weekday)! The rosemary focaccia doused in olive oil was delicious and warm and a great start to the meal. I ordered the cavolo salad with salmon and my friend had the Salsiccia pizza. We both enjoyed our meals very much. The salad had the perfect amount of Parmesan to make it feel like a treat. The only reason I give this spot 4 stars is because the service was lacklustre. I don't think our server smiled once and was in a hurry for us to leave. read more
4 years ago
There are such nice little restaurants in main st unionville and this is definitely one of them! I've come here a few times this year for their pastas and each time it's just so satisfying. Pastas are made al dente, especially the seafood pasta, which is what I absolutely recommend, along with the pappardelle funghi. Service is great too. read more
3 years ago
This has become one of my new favourite Italian restaurants! Definitely make reservations in advance if you plan to visit. In the warmer weather, their patio is a nicer vibe than inside. Everything i've tried here has been, particularly their vodka pasta and truffle pasta/pizza. Also love their tiramisu. I've always had good service as sell. There's a parking lot behind the restaurant for convenience. read more
Food was great!I came here on a Thursday night for dinner with my boyfriend. I booked a reservation on OpenTable for 7:30pm that night. Not expecting it to be too busy as it just rained but to my surprise it was quite busy. As I arrived, had a little bit of a wait to get seated but host was nice and quick. The waiter gave us some bread as a complimentary to start as we ordered and were waiting for our food. For appetizer we ordered the calamari. It was nice and crispy not heavily battered which was great. It thought it was one of the best calamaris I had in a long time. For mains, we had the Luiguine seafood pasta and Diavola pizza. Both of them were good but it was a little bit salty hence minus 1 star! The pasta sauce was a little salty but it was packed with shrimps, mussels and octopus, and scallops. For the price I think it was worth it. The portions were good too! For the pizza, again, a little bit salty for the sauce but it was seriously good and nice and cheesy for those who love cheese! I definitely will come back here to try their funghi pizza and pasta! read more
4 years ago
Hands down the best pasta I've had in such a long time...nothing beats this! Forget Scaddabush and Gusto101 My friend and I ordered Rigatoni Vodka and Seafood Penne but I had the Rigatoni Vodka. I saw that other tables had ordered this as well so I knew I couldn't go wrong. It was very delicious and wasn't very heavy like most pastas are. They also served complimentary bread in olive oil and rosemary...NGL this was probably my favourite! I would highly recommend making a reservation...this spot is very busy even on weekdays! read more
4 years ago
Date night and we decided to cone to IL Postinos for dinner Highly recommend making reservations as this is a popular dinner destination, especially during the summer time. They've got plenty of indoor seating shad over two floors, in addition to the outdoor covered patio facing Unionville Main St Our server Matt was phenomenal, courteous, and efficient. Their food is made fresh daily. Over a bottle of Pecorino, I enjoyed both the creamy decadence of the pappardele with the funghi, but really enjoyed their seafood linguine that was lighter, and that awesome alioli spicy drizzle with the slight al dente-ness was enjoyable. Overall prices are on the higher end, but again comes with the area. Only thing I would like, if ever available, is if they had gnocchi or risotto on their menu read more
3 years ago
Italian restaurant located on Main Street unionville. I liked the restaurants ambience but lights were a bit too dark on the second floor. Prices are a bit high but I really enjoyed the pasta dish and service was good. read more
Passed by here and their patio instantly caught my attention, which was also one of the main reasons why I decided to try this place out. Of all the patios on Main Street Unionville, this restaurant has one of the prettiest set ups imo. The area is pretty big and spacious, with quite a number of tables so everyone has their own space. There's also plenty of patio lights strung across the top of the canopy. Even when it rains the patio wouldn't have to close since they're covered. There is a small side street beside the restaurant and a number of small trucks/delivery vans passed by every now and then, so if youre sitting on the side it can get a bit loud. There's also a lot of flowers that decorate and line the area so it makes it extra pretty and summery. Service I would say is very mediocre. The staff came by a few times almost hinting to give us the bill, even when our beers weren't finished yet and there wasn't anyone waiting outside, plus there were a few empty tables so not sure where the rush was. We weren't told of any seating time limit either. Anyhow, we ordered the Margherita pizza and the ragu pasta. Both were okay... the pizza's centre was a big soggy since it was so thin, a bit on the salty side but it was still good. The pasta was quite normal; would try another one next time. In general, I would say this restaurant is good for drinks with a friend or two. Food was pretty average but I would give it another chance and order some different dishes next time. read more
This was our second visit to the Italian eatery. We were waited on by a very attentive staff member who told us of the specials. We ordered a pizza, salad and seafood linguine. Everything was cooked to perfection. Took off a star as the seafood linguine was amazing and the seafood was fresh but the sauce was extremely salty. I had had this dish before so I know it can be perfection. The pizza was cooked just right and the salad was fresh and flavourful. It was a great dining experience and look forward to going back. Definitely great for date night. read more
5 years ago
We live in the neighbourhood and we never tried this amazing restaurant. Excellent Resturant in an excellent location. The food is absolutely delicious and the customer service is perfect. Our waiter, Mr. Alessandro was very caring and professional. He understood we were so hungry and guide us to choice the food and recommended awesome dishes. I highly recommend this restaurant here in Unionville. read more
3 years ago
Yummy food with a great patio! I think the indoor seating is not as nice but the patio is great! The food is pretty decent as well! read more
2 years ago
My boyfriend and I came to Il Postino to celebrate our 2 year anniversary this weekend. We chose to sit at the patio and the weather was beautiful, the food was great too. However what really made this experience great for us was the service, our waitress Rachel was absolutely amazing. Rachel was super friendly, gave me a great drink recommendation and was just overall fantastic and made our experience great. read more
3 years ago
I wanted to like it as the food was good but the service and the portion I got with my pasta is very small. The server was hyper and kept repeating what our order was. He should have written it to remember. I ordered The Rigatoni Vodka. It was not warm and very small portion compared to the next table which ordered it and came 10 minutes after mine, it was still hot, you can see the smoke and can serve 2 people. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
This is the place to be for high quality italian cusine. Authenitic and absolutely delicious. We ordered a margerita pizza and seafood linguine. Seafood was fresh , pasta cooked to perfection. Pizza was true neopolutian and was fantastic. Definitely come here if you are feeling italian food. read more
2 years ago
A rustic and homey vibe inside the restaurant. The staff and customer service is very fast and great. The portions for each dish was very good and feeling. We felt like we got what was worth the price. Highly encourage for a nice lunch with the girls. Follow https://www.instagram.com/stay.hangry/ for more reviews and up-to-date content! read more
5 years ago
Excellent! We ordered take out and scheduled it for 7pm. The restaurant was on time and even phoned me a couple of minutes to 7 to advise that the food was ready for us. Everything tasted so fresh and hot even after the 15 minutes drive home! We had the orechiette with sausage & rapini, pappardelle funghi, seafood spaghetti and calamari. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire meal. At first glance, the take out containers looked small. But they were surprisingly perfect portions. We were so full! Would definitely return. Maybe next time, we'll try the patio! read more
5 years ago
Came here with my gf for our anniversary. Reservation is recommended because you will likely not get a seat. Service was quick and friendly. We ordered 3 things which all came pretty quickly. Everything was beyond good. I am no expert in Italian cuisine but all I can say is we left with a big smile. Definitely coming back for more 4.5/5 read more
4 years ago
I was on the hunt for a good Italian restaurant and I am so glad that I had come across il postino. They have an amazing atmosphere with a covered patio and friendly staff. All of the dishes were absolutely exquisite. We got the Seafood Linguine and the Pappardelle Funghi. I highly recommend the Seafood Linguine which was loaded with fresh scallops, prawns and mussels. It was absolutely divine! Last but not least we also got the tiramisu which was sooo light and airy! I highly recommend! read more
3 years ago
I was just looking around in the area for some Italian food for a birthday dinner and happened upon this place. First of all the drive into the area at night especially during the festive season is something else. It was like one of those small town hallmark movies. The restaurant itself is also adorned nicely outside and the inside is just adorable. The service was great, not in your face but there if you need them cannot complain at all. The carpaccio I would have have to give a 3.5/5, there was quite a lot of seasoning on it which didn't let the meat really sing. Thoroughly enjoyed the pizza, we expected it to be smaller but hey who complains about too much food. The real star for us was the spaghetti limone. I'm telling you I was thinking about this on the drive home, the morning after, heck my mouth is watering thinking about it right now. Without a doubt I will be returning to have that again and try some other stuff. As someone whose tried a lot of Italian downtown, I'll be recommending this to anyone who asks. Also ask for the chilli oil, it absolutely smacks. I should also mention the restaurant very kindly brought out a cute little cheesecake slice with a candle for the occasion, very thoughtful and appreciated. read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
Where do I begin. We visited this spot for a friends birthday with a group of 14. The area it is in is super cute and the ambiance was brilliant. Definitely recommend the area, but walk past this restaurant and find one that comes with service. We waited a long time to have a server come and take our drink order. He was flustered and appeared seriously overwhelmed. No welcome to our restaurant or even an introduction that he would be serving us and his name. No specials or help with the menu. Once our drink orders were placed no one received their drink for 30 minutes. We were in no rush so socialized and drank water. When we finally received our drinks now at 9 pm we ordered our apps. We all had no problem ordering our mains at that time as well, but our server insisted we just order apps. The appetizers came and another woman came to our table shortly after and With the worse attitude " umm are you guys going to order our kitchen closes and 930 and people want to go home." Who says that. Because it was a birthday and the vibe was already off i didn't say anything. Everyone was shocked and actually appalled. As the server you establish the pace not the guests. We were patiently waiting to order for over a half an hour. The food was very good, mine anyways. My husband and I split the ceaser salad (garlic and creamy just the way I love it) the seafood platter and the sea bass. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. Another couple had a giant hair in their salad and it was immediately replaced. As it was birthday the wife of the birthday guy asked the lady for a desert so we could sing. She responds with sure but it's not free. So tacky. She didn't ask for a free dessert she asked in private so we could sing and try and finish the evening off right. My husband and I ordered 3 shots which came to 42 dollars (for Amereto) insane! When it was time to leave we waited another 25 minutes for the bills, which were all wrong. Who ever had payed on card before handing over the machine went ahead and pre tipped herself 18 percent. Yes it was a large group, and systems often add it automatically, but in this case she took it upon her self to do it. She was not worthy of anything more than 15 percent and that is only because I know she has to tip out the kitchen. Overall I was extremely embarrassed by the service and would not chance bringing anyone there. I am giving three stars because the food is great, but the price and service is awful! My husband and Is Bill was read more
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Very positive interaction with the servers and the quality of the food is top notch. First time here not knowing what to expect however, they really didn't let COVID impact the quality of their food as some restaurants have come down on their quality as it is. Also tried their Tiramisu dessert which seems fresh and in-house made rather than refrigerated out-of-a-box type of dessert. Would go again as their pasta is al dente which is exactly how I liked of it. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Ordered their mushroom pasta and pizza, portions were decent. I enjoyed them very much. If you want to come here, you must reserve the table ahead of time as they always fully booked. read more
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186 Main Street
Unionville, ON L3R 2G9
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Unionville Mainstreet, Unionville
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