Al-Posto Italian Ristorante

a Hayworth 3 months ago

This place was outstanding! The food was some of the best Italian food I've had. Easily goes toe to toe with Pepp & Dolores, perhaps better. I ordered off their vegan menu, which is available upon request (see the included photo). The mushroom pasta I got was absolutely delicious. I was a little wary of a pasta with an oil based sauce, after having some pretty bland and frankly bad pasta off the vegan menu at Sotto a few months back. I nearly ordered the pomodoro pasta to play it safe, but I'm glad I didnt. The noodles were so well seasoned, and the mushrooms were generous in quantity and perfectly prepared. Mushrooms can be a little hit or miss I think, and these were a home run. I also ordered the fingerling potatoes which were pretty tasty. They had a really nice refreshing herb profile, something I hadn't tasted before. I also ordered some drink that was a non-alcoholic lemonade-tea mixture of some sort. It was really unique, the flavor profile was unlike any drink I'd had before, but it was really good. And lastly the sorbet was perfect. Not too sweet, just right. Like the rest of the meal I'd call it very refreshing. My partner got the blackberry tart and they greatly enjoyed

Erica - The Luna Projects 6 months ago

First-time experience at Al-Posto Italian Restaurant did not disappoint. The restaurant is housed inside the old 1922 Hyde Park Savings Bank and features an unmistakable blue door that immediately catches your eye. The interior is beautiful, and they’ve preserved the original vault and there’s even seating inside it, which adds so much character. This spot had been on our list for a while, mainly because I wanted to try a place that serves pasta inside a Parmesan wheel (which they do for the Cacio e Pepe for Two). Since it was our first visit, we started with the Arancini, filled with mozzarella and served with pomodoro sauce and parsley, along with Nonna’s Meatballs, made with beef and pork ragù, parsley, and Parmigiano Reggiano. Both were absolutely to die for. The arancini were light, with a sauce that had a nice kick, while the meatballs had a pleasant spice that paired perfectly with the rich ragù. Highly recommend both. We both ordered the same cocktail, the Calliope, made with blanco tequila, Aperol (an Italian aperitivo that’s citrus-forward and lightly herbal), Italicus (Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, a premium Italian floral and citrus aperitivo liqueur), and lemon.

heather daley 6 months ago

My husband and I went here for my birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. The staff was very attentive without being annoying. The table next to us had the table side cacio e pipe and it smelled and looked amazing. I had the cacio e pepe and my husband had the short rib lasagna. My pasta was perfectly al dente, cheesy, and peppery. My husband's lasagna was so perfectly cooked a knife was not needed. Since it was my birthday I received a free scoop of vanilla Gelato. The Gelato tasted like a rich, birthday cake and was so flavorful. I would definitely recommend if you want rich, flavorful Italian dinner.

Liz 6 months ago

The food is delectable. The burratta, the meatballs, cacio e peppe, seafood linguini, spaghetti and meatballs... every single thing was amazing. The service was super friendly and attentive, Bryson is the best! The atmosphere was relaxing and vibrant. Couldn't ask for anything else. Phenomenal experience overall, can't wait to go back.

Ally Guljas 6 months ago

Al-Posto was the perfect place to celebrate my friend’s 30th birthday with a group of 14! From the moment we walked in, the service was top notch. The hostess was welcoming and organized, and our servers Matt and Andrew took incredible care of us throughout the night. The food was absolutely incredible and the atmosphere is amazing. It’s such a cool concept that the restaurant used to be a bank, and they’ve transformed it beautifully with elegant touches that make the space feel really special. We did bring in a birthday cake (there is a small fee), but the staff made it completely seamless. They took the cake right when we arrived, then brought it out at the end of dinner with candles and sliced and served it for everyone. Overall, the entire experience was fantastic. Great food, amazing service, and such a unique atmosphere. I can’t recommend Al-Posto enough!