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Il Postino, New York, NY

Il Postino

4.9
4.9
1066 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Il Postino sets the standard for authentic Italian cuisine. The superior quality of the food and relaxing atmosphere creates a memorable dining experience. Owners Luigi Russo and Piero Trotta have built a wonderful dining establishment unrivaled in the neighborhood .

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 688-0033
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Luigi Russo
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available.
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Cross Street
    Between Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Parking Garage I-PARK150 east 61st STREET( Between Lexington Ave and 3rd Ave)(212) 308-8291.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

What 1,066 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New York City

    Best Service

  • Manhattan

    Best Overall

  • Manhattan

    Best Service

  • Manhattan

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Postino delivers an "amazing dining experience" with "phenomenal food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "outstanding" homemade pasta and a warm, intimate ambiance. The attentive staff and accommodating nature make every visit memorable. It's a top choice for celebrations and special occasions, though some mention it is slightly pricey.

1,066 Reviews
  1. Michael

    New York City

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is what fine dining is supposed to be. The attention to detail and the level of service created a wonderful atmosphere for dinner. The menu offers a wide variety of choices which makes for tough decisions and our apps and entrees did not disappoint. The deep wine list is well thought out and the Brunello we selected was outstanding. A quick check in by the chef was a good touch followed by an enjoyable desert along with cappuccinos to finish the night. After dinner, we discussed what we would have the next time we visit Il Postino. I can't wait!

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  2. Justin

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb restaurant. Make it here every trip to NYC. Thank you Billy, Chef Luigi and whole team at Il Postino for a wonderful time. Always feels like having dinner with friends at this excellent restaurant.

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  3. Arthur

    New York City

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and a fantastic dining experience.

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  4. Ralph

    Washington DC

    101 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    NYC is replete with Italian restaurants. But Il Postino is just a step above almost all the others. Food is mostly prepared in front of you by staff who clearly enjoy what they do, many of which have been here for decades. After dozens of meals, I have yet to open a menu -- the recitation of the specials is always enough to satisfy. And the quality of what emerges is reliably top-of-class. Marvelous for special occasions and for any other time you can get there.

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  5. Deborah

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant with excellent service, but be prepared for a very expensive experience A bit overpriced, but its UES swank!

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  6. PamelaM

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved Il Postino. The food and the service are high quality. It's the perfect UES restaurant!!

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  7. Richard

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Just fantastic food - one of the best Italian meals in NYC. Service is also absolutely top notch.

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  8. Enrique

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service and ambience. One of the best pastas I’ve had in my life.

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  9. Anthony

    New York City

    178 reviews

    5.0

    178 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent dining experience . quality food with generous portions. Service as attentive and polite. Owner came to table several times to see how we were doing. Expensive but worth it.

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  10. J David

    New York City

    14 reviews

    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We were seated next to the chefs cooking pasta and where the staff collected. Too noisy and confusing. The food is very expensive and it was not very good sadly.

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Il Postino is rated 4.9 stars by 1066 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Il Postino

133 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking Garage I-PARK150 east 61st STREET( Between Lexington Ave and 3rd Ave)(212) 308-8291.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Luigi Russo
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
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