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Il Postino, New York, NY

Il Postino

4.9 (1130)
$50 and over
Italian
133 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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 .

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–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

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What 1,130 people are saying

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

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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 "authentic Italian experience" with "fantastic food" and "superb service." Guests praise its "elegant ambiance" and "warm, welcoming" environment. The menu is filled with "delicious and well-presented" dishes, including fresh pasta and seafood. Although slightly pricey, it's "worth the spend" for a memorable dining experience.
1,130 Reviews
  1. Shayna

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal, staff/service was incredible, would deff recommend

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  2. Margarita VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a really enjoyable experience at Il Postino. The food was absolutely delicious—flavorful, well-presented, and clearly made with care. The ambience was equally impressive, creating a cozy yet upscale vibe that made the meal even more enjoyable. However, I did feel a bit uncomfortable with how the staff kept pushing bottled water, even after we initially declined. We ended up with more bottles on the bill than we actually needed or asked for, which felt unnecessary. Also, the prices are on the higher side, so it’s definitely more of a special occasion spot than an everyday meal. Overall, a great place for a tasty meal in a lovely setting—just be a little mindful when ordering extras.

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  3. Roger

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lasagna was tremendous, and so was the pasta special, the fettuccine Bolognese. The service was excellent, and the price was quite reasonable. I highly recommend Il Postino!

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  4. Maggie VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All around was a delightful experience. There was a party of about 20 business men in the center that was very noisy.

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  5. Anupam VIP

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always great food and service. Expensive wine list, they should have a special list with reasonable priced wines. We always enjoy our time there even though the experience can set you back $$$$.

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  6. Barbara VIP

    Tulsa18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, but a little pricey, even for NYC. We would go back though.

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  7. M. Barry

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in all respects, classic menu, gracious service, elegant ambiance.

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  8. Carolyn Denise VIP

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just finished lunch. It was perfection. They first bring out warm bread and calamari and white bean dip and delicious marinated zucchini. We ordered the fresh pasta with truffles. Delish. My husband had the snapper and I had the whole dorade

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  9. Lydia VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in nyc. Fantastic food and special old world ambiance. 10/10

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  10. Douglas VIP

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious & wonderful!!! Thank you!!!

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Il Postino is rated 4.9 stars by 1130 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
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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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