IL Postino

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337 E 49th St (at nr. First Ave.)
New York, NY 10017

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(212) 688-0033
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A very appealing selection of food is available on the menu here. The managment seems very attentive and the wait staff is eager to provide quick service. A very positive overall ...

Worst

Don't get me wrong the food and wine were tasty and enjoyable but this is New York and good northern Italian food and some nice wines are a dime a dozen. Here however, the cost se...

PURE AMAZING !! THE #1 HOT SPOT IN NYC !! 11/17/2006

My favorite restaurant in NYC !! From its amazing food to excellent service this is my #1 pick !! Its great for group lunchs or dinner for too !! I HIGHLEY RECOMMEND IL POSTINO !! Might i add ....its WONDERFUL for small private parties !! I have been to many Italian restaurants in NYC and this is the best !! Friendly, ambiant atmosphere with a taste of Italy in every bite !! I have been a frequent customer at IL POSTINO for years and i love it !!! (p.s try their home made pastas !! there great !! ) more
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PURE AMAZING !! THE #1 HOT SPOT IN NYC !! 11/16/2006

My favorite restaurant in NYC !! From its amazing food to excellent service this is my #1 pick !! Its great for group lunchs or dinner for too !! I HIGHLEY RECOMMEND IL POSTINO !! Might i add ....its WONDERFUL for small private parties !! I have been to many Italian restaurants in NYC and this is the best !! Friendly, ambiant atmosphere with a taste of Italy in every bite !! I have been a frequent customer at IL POSTINO for years and i love it !!! (p.s try their home made pastas !! there great !! ) more
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Don't waste your money! 12/11/2005

If you are willing to cough up some big $$$ on Italian Food, go to Il Mulino. The food is much better and not as expensive. more
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Don't waste your money! 12/11/2005

If you are willing to cough up some big $$$ on Italian Food, go to Il Mulino. The food is much better and not as expensive. more
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Disappointed 11/3/2005

In terms of food, it is not bad- however, the food and wine are over priced. I didn't like the escargot, and I didn't enjoy the $45 lamb at all. Their homemade pasta was good, but it is also over priced($35)! Service was good, but they included 19% tips on our bill (party of 2), and waiter didn't tell the prices for specials when we ordered. Pros: Quiet Cons: Over Priced, Food more
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Disappointed 11/3/2005

In terms of food, it is not bad- however, the food and wine are over priced. I didn't like the escargot, and I didn't enjoy the $45 lamb at all. Their homemade pasta was good, but it is also over priced($35)! Service was good, but they included 19% tips on our bill (party of 2), and waiter didn't tell the prices for specials when we ordered. I do not recommend this restaurant. Pros: Quiet Cons: Over Priced, Food more
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WOW 7/2/2005

The food was wonderful. I had shrimp in a whitesauce as appetizer that was to die for. It was followed by an angus steak that melted in my mouth/ Atmosphere and staff was perfect. I can't wait to return. Pros: Food, Service Cons: In New York more
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WOW 7/2/2005

The food was wonderful. I had shrimp in a whitesauce as appetizer that was to die for. It was followed by an angus steak that melted in my mouth/ Atmosphere and staff was perfect. I can't wait to return. Pros: Food, Service Cons: In New York more
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Charming & Cozy 11/8/2004

What a wonderful restaurant! I had dinner with a large group and was delighted in how great everything was. The food was superb. The service unbelievably good and the decor/atmosphere was cozy. Il Postino has a genuine charm that extends to every member of their staff that makes you feel so good about being there. I would highly recommend this restaurant. A true delight! Pros: Romantic, Charming, Great Food more
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Charming & Cozy 11/8/2004

What a wonderful restaurant! I had dinner with a large group and was delighted in how great everything was. The food was superb. The service unbelievably good and the decor/atmosphere was cozy. Il Postino has a genuine charm that extends to every member of their staff that makes you feel so good about being there. I would highly recommend this restaurant. A true delight! Pros: Romantic, Charming, Great Food more
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never disappointed 11/26/2003

Service and food always outstanding for my wife and I.We always include Il Postino on our trips to the city.We always recommend freinds to include Il Postino and all have had the same great praise .We enjoy that they will make anything we want and how we would like it prepared.We love the people,service,food and location. more
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never disappointed 11/25/2003

Service and food always outstanding for my wife and I.We always include Il Postino on our trips to the city.We always recommend freinds to include Il Postino and all have had the same great praise .We enjoy that they will make anything we want and how we would like it prepared.We love the people,service,food and location. more
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Excellent!!! 8/6/2003

Service was great, very friendly, never rushed us, did not mind repeating the specials. Food was excellent. Pros: great food, great service, many specials Cons: expensive, must ask for a menu more
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Excellent!!! 8/5/2003

Service was great, very friendly, never rushed us, did not mind repeating the specials. Food was excellent. Pros: great food, great service, many specials Cons: expensive, must ask for a menu more
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Fabulous - and unusual 6/9/2003

Diners used to ordering everything "on the side" might balk at the no menu, informal approach but the grilled white truffle risotto is amazing - tender and savory. The meats are exotic and delicate and the service supreme. I've used Il Postino almost exclusively to entertain international business colleagues with never a disappointment. Pros: Fast service, Great cocktails, Unique service Cons: Prices unknown more
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Fabulous - and unusual 6/8/2003

Diners used to ordering everything "on the side" might balk at the no menu, informal approach but the grilled white truffle risotto is amazing - tender and savory. The meats are exotic and delicate and the service supreme. I've used Il Postino almost exclusively to entertain international business colleagues with never a disappointment. Pros: Fast service, Great cocktails, Unique service Cons: Prices unknown more
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The only rats were the wait staff! 12/19/2002

The food was so-so, which ranks way above the service which was downright rude and it's so loud we couldn't hear each other. We were given the check BEFORE receiving our coffee. 2 waiters and 2 busboys hovered over our table. I had to tell one busboy to stop taking things off our table. The coatchecker actually stood next to our table with our coats open for us to put on! I didn't even get to drink my cappuchino. We will never go back. Pros: location, nothing was rotten, didn't see any rats Cons: rude service, food only fair, very loud and crowded more
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The only rats were the wait staff! 12/18/2002

The food was so-so, which ranks way above the service which was downright rude and it's so loud we couldn't hear each other. We were given the check BEFORE receiving our coffee. 2 waiters and 2 busboys hovered over our table. I had to tell one busboy to stop taking things off our table. The coatchecker actually stood next to our table with our coats open for us to put on! I didn't even get to drink my cappuchino. We will never go back. Pros: location, nothing was rotten, didn't see any rats Cons: rude service, food only fair, very loud and crowded more
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pretentious and overpriced 12/8/2002

Disappointing! The food was ok, but nothing special. I had soggy fried squash blossoms with a generic tomato sauce, and venison that was overcooked and overwhelmed by it's sauce. My boyfriend had linguini with seafood - the lobster was tough and the sauce, again, generic. Way overpriced, and the staff was aggressively moving us through the courses to boot. Pros: people-watching, decor, not crowded Cons: pretentious more
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pretentious and overpriced 12/8/2002

Disappointing! The food was ok, but nothing special. I had soggy fried squash blossoms with a generic tomato sauce, and venison that was overcooked and overwhelmed by it's sauce. My boyfriend had linguini with seafood - the lobster was tough and the sauce, again, generic. Way overpriced, and the staff was aggressively moving us through the courses to boot. Pros: people-watching, decor, not crowded Cons: pretentious more
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Fine Italian cuisine in a World Class Atmosphere

Owner Message

  • Since 1997, owners Luigi Russo and Alfio Ruocco have established Il Postino as one of the most luxurious dining experiences in New York City. Il Postino is known for mouth-watering dishes such as the freshest Dover sole, homemade Agnolotti pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach in a truffle cream sauce, fresh stratachella cheese imported from Puglia, and zucchini flowers stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese. Il Postino's main dining area boasts two levels and as well as a private dining room for business meetings, intimate dinner parties or lively celebrations. Our gracious and polished service staff will happily accommodate any of your requests to ensure a successful event. Conveniently located near the best shopping on 5th Avenue and a vast array of attractions and hotel accommodations, Il Postino is also a quick cab ride to Times Square and all Broadway shows.

Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Sat, noon-11:30pm; Sun, 5pm-10:30pm
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown East (Turtle Bay), Midtown East
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