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    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Romantic
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Nathan B.

    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.

    Allen S.

    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.

    Art
    Gabrielle T.

    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!

    Lemon tart
    Jessica E.

    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

    Burrata
    Alexis V.

    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.

    Davis Y.

    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.

    Clam appetizer (huge portion)
    Irene C.

    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.

    Anna M.

    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!

    Garganelli
    Phil N.

    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.

    Short Braised Rib.
    Darius R.

    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

    Short Ribs
    Viclaire S.

    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!

    Artichoke
    Emmeline W.

    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.

    Butternut squash egg roll
    Heather M.

    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!

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    Ask the Community - Postino

    Are there gluten sensitive options available?

    Executive Chef Stewart Beatty is amazing. I know he could create something fantastic that is gluten free.

    Do they serve weekend brunch?

    Hi Kira,c Postino does not serve brunch on weekends. However, they are open for Lunch on Saturdays. Check Postino website for more information: menu, hours, etc.… Read more

    Is it a full "normal" menu? Are short ribs available? Thank you.

    Not as of two weeks ago. Pretty normal menu but they said they were too expensive..I'm sure they will bring them back but call before you go.

    Do you have a Christmas Eve menu established yet?

    Hi Virginia... Yes, along with their regular Takeout menu, Check out Postino's Christmas Eve Holiday Dinner Special here: https://www.postinorestaurant.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Postino-HolidayDinnerSpecials2020.pdf Call 925-299-8700… Read more

    Is there a corkage fee?

    Hi Sabrina, It is best to call Postino regarding corkage fee. ph: 925-299-8700… Read more

    Are the tables 6 ft part? They look kinda close together.

    Yes, tables are all 6 feet apart and sanitized after each seating

    Are there vegetarian options?

    Yes, lots of deicious veggie options. Enjoy!

    Do you have a corkage fee for wine? If so, how much?

    Corkage is $20 per bottle

    Is the regular menu offered for NYE dinner as well as the pre fixe?

    No, the pre-fixe menu is the only one available on NYE.

    Open on Jan 1?

    Hi Michael, Postino will be Closed on Monday, January 1, 2018. We will be Open on Tuesday, January 2 for Lunch and Dinner. Call for more information or for reservations 925-299-8700. Wishing you a Happy New Year!!!

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