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Il Postale

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127 W Washington Ave 104 (at Murphy Street)
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

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(408) 733-9600
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Il Postale - Sunnyvale, CA
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my husband and I love the food and the people at il postale Joe is wonderful

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I was disappointed by our service here. We had reservations for lunch here for a group of co-workers. One co-worker and I showed up before the rest of our group. There were abo...

Great service and consistent food 8/12/2006

We've been regulars there for 10 years, and have never had less than excellent service. They have many great dishes: our favorites are the lamb shank, fillet, artichoke appetizer, clam chowder, and pasta pomodoro. Their wine list and martinis are very good. Pros: Service, food, price more
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best chicken saltimbaca 8/8/2006

On a recent trip to CA we had a chance to eat at Il Postale What a great place. Old world feel in a very quaint neighborhood. Great food Great service. more
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Very good Italian Food! 8/4/2006

We went here for a friend's birthday. There was about 10 of us, so we made reservations. The atmosphere is nothing fancy, but the food is fantastic. The table started off with Calamar (which I don't eat) and everyone at the table thought it was really good. It was mixed with shrimp, too. I had the Penne Bolognese which was more than just good. It came with a HUGE meatball which was delicious. Everyone else got various items from the menu and not one person gave their dish thumbs down. Parking is hard to come by on the street, but I'm sure the good folks at Macy's across the way won't mind. Pros: Decent size servings, Great food, good atmosphere Cons: Parking more
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Incredible customer service, awesome food 7/12/2006

This is seriously one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Our server, Jason, was awesome. He voluntarily left the restaurant briefly to go to another store so that he could get our daughter some apple juice, which they just didn't happen to have. How often does that happen? We loved the food, they were always right on the spot with water and lemonade refills, and the food came out quickly, hot, and exactly as ordered. We loved this restaurant! Don't miss it! Pros: Service service service. Amazing. Food was excellent. Cons: Can't think of any. more
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You don't want to miss this place 5/30/2006

Since opening 7 years ago, il Postale has continuned to improve. My clients visiting Sunnyvale always insist on lunch or dinner there. The atmosphere is friendly and the food is consistant and delicious each and everytime. Food is generous and delicious - consistantly. Pros: Friendly, Great Food, Good atmosphere Cons: No bar to wait in more
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Distinctly mediocre 5/13/2006

Was dissapointing really, given that it got a 9.1 rating. I had two things from the specials menu, a lobster bisque and a skirt steak with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The veggies were overcooked and pretty tasteless, the mushroom sauce on the steak was insipid and pretty bland. The soup was OK, but pretty characterless - was more like tomato with a hit of lobster than the intense flavour of some others I've had. more
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Absolutely Failed 4/4/2006

Il Postale failed to honor a basic contract between it and the customer: posted hours. I went there recently because they were a recommended late night place to go. I checked their website, and they advertised open until 10pm weekdays. I arrived at 9:20pm. Their door also had hours posted that indicated they were open until 10pm. I entered, and the staff informed me they had closed. No emergency, they just sometimes close early if they want. There aren't that many things a restaurant can do to motivate me not only to never come back, but to bother to write a negative review, but this is one of them. My advice is to go elsewhere. Il Postale doesn't care about it's customers. more
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Decent Italian in the suburbs 3/9/2006

I don't even like Italian food that much, but this place was pretty good. Shellfish spinach salad was mostly just spinach and shrimp - not very interesting. Seafood risotto was excellent - nice mix of shrimp, clams, mussels, scallops, and just the right consistency. Seared Ahi Tuna was ok. Chicken in Filo Dough was tasty, especially with the rich garlic cream sauce (also good for dipping your bread). Ate in the main dining room because it was too cold to eat outside despite the heat lamps. Inside had garish lights and was loud, but I can see how outside can be romantic in warmer weather. Inside would be improved with softer lighting and at least a partial barrier between the kitchen and bar and dining room. Service was excellent and friendly. They don't take reservations unless you have a large party, so you might have to wait. Pros: Italian food, Service, Decent price Cons: Ambience of indoors, Wait more
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Always great food, great service 2/13/2006

My wfie and I have visited Il postale atleast 3 times in past 6 months and love it! The food is always great, good portion size and even for us veggietarians, has good choice. Service is really great and they have a great wine collection. One suggestion to them - serve warm bread before the entre arrives! Pros: Great Selection, Good parking nearby Cons: Lil pricy, Bread srved isnt warm more
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Not just another Americanized Italian Restaurant 10/24/2005

This place has a wonderful selection of entrees to choose from-it's got so much more than your average spaghetti and meatballs. If you're looking for a real flavorful dish, try the Chicken Saltimbacco. YUM! I can't wait to go back and eat there again! Pros: great service, excellent food Cons: small space more
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My new favorite place to eat 8/17/2005

Out of curiosity, we decided to try Il Postale on a Friday night. Amazing food, the best service I've had in a long time combined with the friendly, welcoming atmosphere have made this place my new favorite! Joe (the Owner) is right in the middle of the place, making sure everyone is taken care of. I loved it, my husband loved it, and we will definitely be back. The food is authentic Italian, with an excellent variety of sauces. Try it......you'll be hooked Pros: Atmosphere, Service, Food more
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Great Family Event 6/7/2005

We enjoyed my Mothers 50+ birthday din. and had a great time. The staff is fun and prof. The food is great. We didn't expect to have the birthday cake at Il Postal, but the deserts were sooooooooo awsome. My mom loved the wine and gillato. Pros: food, staff, wine Cons: bathrooms more
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LOVE THE STAFF!!! 3/21/2005

If you want customer service like it used to be, this is the place to go. The servers are always smiling, friendly and very welcoming. From the moment you step into the door, no matter how crowded, no matter how busy everyone is enjoying themselves. Everytime I've been there, the food has been wonderful and the crowd is always bustling but happy. It's truly the place to eat. The desserts are to die for, the drinks are deeeelicious...especially the martinis. Check it out...it gets crowded, so be prepared to wait! Pros: Excellent Service, Delicious Food, Wonderful Staff more
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great menu 12/16/2003

There are so many wonderful dishes and excellent wines that you must visit over and over to truly experience how superb this little establishment is. The waitstaff is very knowlegable and gracious, their understanding of the food and wine pairings is pretty good for a smaller restaurant. The prices are reasonable considering that you have leftovers for days. The marinara is the best I have ever had. Try it out, then come back a few times, you'll love it. Pros: Food, Wine, Service Cons: Fills up quick, No reservations for 2 more
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Over Priced 8/29/2003

The food is overpriced and the atmosphere is bleak. The servers do not know the first thing about hospitality. I will never return Cons: overpriced, poor food quality, terrible service more
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Hot Hot Hot 8/3/2003

The restaurant decor was OK but they would benefit hugely from some air-conditioning - I couldn't wait to leave it was so hot. Food and wines not bad and priced OK for the area - shame they don;t take reservations. Nothing to write home about overall. Cons: Heat, No Air-con, Cramped more
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Seafood risotto great 12/8/2002

We first went here two years ago and had the best experience. We loved the seafood risotto and the waitstaff was the best. Since, we've gone about four more times. The risotto is still excellent but other dishes (linguine with clams) aren't any better than frozen Michelina's. The really great waitstaff seem to have left, leaving some waiters who are fine but others who don't seem that interested in helping you. If you want great risotto, try Il Postale but not sure if I can recommend anything else. The fact you can't make reservations for less than 8 is a big negative since the wait can be long. more
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Risotto dreams 9/26/2002

I am still dreaming of the seafood risotto I had there last year. Unfortunately I haven't been back since we live too far away but the food was really good. The service was a bit distracted and intermittent. The acoustics could be improved - the open kitchen doesn't help. Overall though, a very good dining experience. more
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relaxing 8/14/2002

The people are friendly and never in a hurry. They are always ready to serve you. Pros: atmosphere Cons: small more
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  • Il Postale is an Italian gem of a restaurant in Sunnyvale, with generous portions and attentive service. Enjoy a satisfying meal and a classic Italian-American decor, where traditional favorites like Caesar Salad, Eggplant Parmesan and Pizza Margherita share a menu with specialties including Sicilian Calzone, Pancetta-Wrapped Prawns and Grilled Ducka, all complemented by the extensive wine list. Come taste fine Italian food in Silicon Valley.

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  • The Scene
    The space is characterized by wide-open spaces, white tablecloths and an exhibition kitchen. Il Postale is on Washington Street, just down the block from Sunnyvale's bustling...

  • 5/12/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-9:30pm Fri 11am-10pm Sat 5pm-10pm Sun 5pm-9pm
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Heritage District
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