Il Postino

So ,impressed with the quality of food at Il Postino. I went there for lunch not knowing what to expect. The rosé vodka pasta was delicious - I'll be dreaming of it at night. Our truffle mushroom pizza was top notch too. I'll definitely be returning if I'm in the area

December 19, 2024 on Google

I visited Il Postino’s recently for my friend’s birthday dinner which we organized, with a surprise cake that we brought. Unfortunately, because of the poor service here, we were unable to execute the surprise as we wanted. First and foremost, we chose to go this restaurant after seeing all the good reviews. We thought the food would be great and seemed like a good place to go for authentic Italian cuisine. However, our dinner was filled with disappointment. The first thing to note is that there are hardly any vegetarian options here. For someone who is vegetarian like myself, you are left with only a handful of choices (or less) which left me choosing one of the few things I could have, which was a margarita pizza. I was still excited about it, but definitely was hoping for some more options. However, when the pizza came and I got to try it, it was nothing like an authentic Italian margarita pizza. It was extremely thin, thinner than is normal for a margarita pizza, with little sauce and even less cheese. Now I understand a margarita pizza is mostly sauce and a few pieces of mozzarella cheese. However, despite its looks, the quality and quantity of the meal itself left little to be desired. I honestly would have preferred if they made the pizza smaller, and focused more on the quality of it than providing such a large portion size that does little for the appetite. Even so, I was trying to give this experience the benefit of the doubt. However, this changed when it came time for the cake. For context, we had brought a cake with us and gave it to the waiters ahead of time along with a candle with the simple request of lighting the candle and bringing the cake out and the end of our meal. We had a reservation for bowling after our meal, so it was important that we were able to leave on time to make it there. However, despite having finished our meal the cake didn’t come. My friend pretend to step away to use the bathroom and requested they bring out the cake and they said they were working on it. 10 more minutes passed and nothing had happened. So then I got up and made the same request, and from where I was located, I could literally see the cake just sitting there on their counter, still in box, so I didn’t understand what they were working on. Another 10 minutes pass and we are were now running late for our reservation so my friend goes up AGAIN, for a third time this night, to ask for the cake, when finally, 5 minutes later they bring it out. I understand that there are other diners to tend to and that they could have been busy, but I find it hard to believe that it takes up to 25 minutes to simply light a candle and bring out a cake. Also, because me and my friend kept getting up to ask them to bring the cake, the birthday girl (who it was supposed to be a surprise for) figured out that something was up, and the surprise was ruined. Along with the food not being up to par, it was just a disappointing experience all around. Alongside improving the food, I really think the customer service you get here could be significantly improved. If you are considering dining here, especially if it’s for a special event like a birthday, I really would NOT recommend dining at Il Postino’s. Unfortunately, the hype is not worth it, there are few vegetarian options, and the price point for a meal that wasn’t that great is way too high. Please consider spending your special day elsewhere.

November 21, 2024 on Google

The staff were super friendly and attentive, the food was alright. Pizza was average but the sea bass was very tasty. Pricey overall for what it is but still tastes fresh

November 10, 2024 on Google

Hidden gem, literally the best Italian food ever. The complimentary bread was nice and soft. The rigatoni is a must try, the truffle mushroom pizza was perfect, and the steak was well seasoned. The size of the steak was a bit disappointing, but the taste was fine. It was a bit cold when we received it so we asked if they could reheat it a bit, and they gladly gave us a brand new steak even though ours was 70% eaten. Just wow, the service here is truly astonishing. The atmosphere was nothing impressive, especially the upstairs where we sat. But overall, food and service was amazing.

October 12, 2024 on Google

I recently dined at this Italian restaurant and was blown away by the mushroom pasta. The dish was rich and creamy, featuring perfectly sautéed mushrooms that added an earthy depth to every bite. The pasta itself was cooked al dente, just the way I like it. On top of that, the service was impressively quick. Our server was attentive and friendly, making sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. The overall experience was delightful, and I can’t wait to return for more of that delicious pasta! Highly recommend this place for any Italian food lover.

October 11, 2024 on Google

Took a day trip to Unionville from downtown Toronto for the long weekend. We spontaneously decided to go to Il Postino based on how great their patio area looked. Overall this was a nice Italian family-style restaurant. Food was tasty, service was great, and the patio seating below the large tent structure was amazing to give some much needed shade on a muggy summer's day.

August 3, 2024 on Google

Il Postino is the best and most consistent Italian food restaurant in Markham. Nestled in the heart of unionville, the atmosphere is quaint and homely while the food is always delicious. Each dish is very delicious and always hits the spot, even the free bread for which a friend has stated is the best bread he’s had in his life. If you’re in the area, definitely make sure to check them out. It’s not pictured here but the pizza is also always superb.

July 23, 2024 on Google

We had a wonderful Italian meal at Il Postino on a Monday night. The cocktails, pizza, and pasta were all delicious. I would go back! Update: this place is a hidden gem. My cousins and I enjoyed a delicious meal on Thursday night. Thank you TJ for great service.

June 23, 2024 on Google