Il Postino italian fusion cucina — Restaurant in Zurich

Unprofessional service Price transparency

I have been to this restaurant three times. Although the first two times the experience was OK (only some orders missing...), the last time was really disappointing.

First, the waitress asked 3 times whether we are sure we do not want a Vorspeise to which we replied 3 times NO.

Then, I ordered the cheapest fish which was on the menu for 32CHF, I was asked which side dish I want, chose vegetables. It turned out the side dish was extra (9CHF) and the 32 CHF was for less than 50grams of fish. - I should have not chosen a side dish and get the ridiculous amount of fish without anything else for 32CHF just to see how ridiculous it looks.

Secondly, at the end, I asked Schnaps menu, waitress said there is no menu and we can get Grappa to which I agreed. The Grappa wasn't good quality (looked even tinier than usual, in amount) and was billed for 13.5CHF.

At the end, 1 pizza, 1 cheapest fish with vegetables (no sauce for vegetables), 2 beers and 2...

This place has Italian waiters and cool atmosphere, but the real Italians, I think, would kill for such cuisine. I ordered the quattro formaggi pizza (~23 Fr.), that had an olive right in the center (I was surprised to see it). The taste was not perfect, I would give 6 out of 10. My two friends ordered another pizzas and also stayed unsatisfied.

We also got a bottle of tap water, that we paid 4 Fr. for!! Incredible. There is just a fountain right outside the restaurant. They should have it for free, as in other places.

So overall, I wouldn't...

Italian style pizza of good quality, with plenty of choices all with fresh ingredients. We also has "linguine allo scoglio" (seafood) and it was a very tasty and generous portion. The place is a bit casual still with interesting interiors and comfortable seats. The waiters are friendly and helpful, service also was quite fast. They speak Italian and English very well. I'll definitively go back again to try some other dishes, meat...