Il Postino Restaurant

Last weekend I took my wife and 2 friends to postine restaurant.We go out a lot and we know food well. We had never been there and we decided to give it a try. Honestly it was the worst experience in a very long time. I don't mind paying for food that is of good quality and well prepared.The grilled calamari was tough(overcooked).The carpocio was not tenderloin ,but cheap & tough meat.The salmon was fishy and the pasta w/ clams(canned) @ $ 26 was overcooked and runny w/ no flavour.We ordered glasses of chianti wine and that is the only wine I drink,therefore I know what it is supposed to taste like.God only knows what mix they served us.ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. NOW I KNOW WHY THE PLACE WAS SLOW.

This was my first time at Il Postino and I...

This was my first time at Il Postino and I couldn't have enjoyed it more. The service was beyond reproach as was the food. The Mediterranean Sea Bass with risotto that I had was honestly the best fish dish I have ever had the pleasure of eating. The risotto was cooked to perfection and the accompanying veg (broccoli/asperagus/bok choy) was the perfect compliment to the meal. The sea bass was flaky and fresh, stuffed with lemon and herbs and encased in it's own delicious crispy skin. My friends Chicken Risotto was just as good with ample pieces of grilled chicken breast. Dessert was Creme Brule and Chocolate Java cake and was the perfect end to a perfect meal, enjoyed with a great cup of Cappucino. I truly don't understand the bad reviews here. It almost seems like restaurant sabotage. I am not a regular, nor was my companion yet we were treated as such by the very attentive and friendly staff. Overall the whole experience was most enjoyable. I will defintely be returning to Il Postino. Often!

I have been to Il Postino numerous times for many...

I have been to Il Postino numerous times for many different functions. Each and every time I (and my friends or family) were more than satisfied. We've been there for lunch, dinner, a Baptism, my family Christmas dinner, birthdays, and most recently Valentines day. The food was hot and tasty every single time, and the service never disappoints. You can tell that this is a family run establishment. They are always working so hard to please every single patron. I honestly can't imagine what it takes to please some of the previous reviewers who had negative comments. I was there the same night (Valentines) as the previous reviewer and had a totally different experience. And apparently so did the two couples on either side of us as they both couldn't stop raving about how great everything was. In my opinion Il Postino is the best restaurant on Main St.

My wife and I went for dinner on Valentine's...

My wife and I went for dinner on Valentine's dinner and I am sorry to say that the food was cold and awful. We don't mind paying a bit more for a special occasion ,but when service is bad that really ticks me off. The food is not italian and the flavours are not there. Need to change chef. Until that happens we will never come back.

I dined at Il Postino this weekend with my...

I dined at Il Postino this weekend with my husband and another couple and had to write in because yet again, it was a fantastic experience. Every time we go there we are treated like family by the owners and I have yet to have a meal I didnt love. Our guests also enjoyed themselves, they had the lamb and the sea bass and were blown away, the quality and the portions were phenomenal...I can guarentee they will be back. The staff at Il Postino is extremely friendly and that coupled with great food and an cozy atmosphere, makes it one of my favourite restauarants to dine at - especially on Main Street Unionville.