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Il Postino, New York, NY

Il Postino

4.9
4.9
1103 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
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 and Maria Russo have built a wonderful dining establishment unrivaled in the neighborhood .

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Luigi Russo
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 1,103 people are saying

Il Postino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Postino offers an exquisite New York dining experience. With "excellent food and service," this Italian gem is known for its "warm and welcoming ambiance." Guests rave about the "impeccable service" and "amazing food," from the pasta specials to the divine desserts. A must-visit for special occasions!
1,103 Reviews
  1. Bridgid VIP

    Tampa13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was wonderful. The team ensured a lovely evening & memorable birthday celebration.

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  2. Rebecca

    Atlantic City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived on time and were immediately greeted and seated. The waiter had his menu memorized and made some awesome recommendations. The service was quick and stylish. Pastas were dressed at the front of the room for all to see. Food was hot and delicious. The serving sizes were large and filling. It was my husband’s birthday and they brought out a beautiful and tasty parfait with sparklers. It was a perfect end to a stupendous meal. It is pricey but well worth the spend. I highly recommend trying this beautiful jewel of a restaurant when you make an NYC visit you will not regret it.

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  3. MonaH

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambiance, service, and food as always. The Caesar salad, baked clams, branzino, and the lobster capellini were superb. The tartufo and pistachio icecream really hit the spot.

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  4. Randalee VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance is lovely ! The service impeccable ! The food was Devine! Can’t say enough about this restaurant. A perfect dining experience !

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  5. Joseph VIP

    New York City54 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Been going for 40 years.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Estuvo delicioso., platos muy bastos y excelente servicio

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  7. Dr Susan

    Charlotte20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best for lunching with our daughter Excellent pasta wonderful breads Highly recommend

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  8. Ilse E VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, very nice ambiance, excellent service!

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  9. Larry

    New York City59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal and an excellent service in a true Italian food restaurant on Upper East Side, with a lovely staff. We will definitly go back.

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  10. Richard VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentines Day dinner. The food was excellent, from the delicious , hard-crusted bread to the outstanding lobster salad app and Halibut, to the complimentary biscotti. Service also was excellent and courteous, considering the very busy, fully packed dining areas. Our original reservation was for 9:15, but Maria was positively gracious in accommodating my request for an earlier 8:00 seating. The bartender came over to greet us and invited us to have a seat while we waited. Overall, a warm environment and a superior experience.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 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
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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