Postino Annex

Awesome place, great food, cheap booze and fantastic atmosphere. I got the farm scramble and it was perfect. Eggs mixed with roasted potatoes, arugula salad and ripe cherry tomatoes and it was perfect for brunch. I don’t even like tomatoes but these were great, let’s just say my plate was empty. My friends got the bruschetta and it was great, lot of food though so maybe 2 people should share. A lot of options with the bruschetta and they’re great. I got the Bellini too and it was perfect, no joke I’ve never had one and its better than the mimosa. Good vibes and good food, highly recommend.

Nice salad and sandwich lunch spot by the ASU campus. 3.5 stars.
Food: 3.5, Atmosphere: 4.5, Service: 4
Cost to worth it rating: 3.5 ($ 10 for panini or half panini and salad)
Return worthiness: yes
Highlights:
— Wine list: eclectic where I didn’t recognize one on the long list. Like the $ 5 until 5 deal. I wasn’t even feeling like having wine with lunch and I was lured into it. (I’m not a hard sell).
— Sunshine salad: different veggies plus bacon and cashews. 3.5 stars.
— Turkey pesto sandwich: fresh and liked the crunchy ciabatta bread. 3.5 stars.
— Bruchetta: had a bunch of options that looked good and could pick 4. I’ll try that next time.
— Gluten free friendly: had GF bread options as a substitute
— Patio: nice area to enjoy the Arizona sunshine
— Cool logo: peace, love, wine, and music. What else do you need in life?
Lowlights:
— Potato chips: the hub thought they were overlooked and weren’t so crispy
I’d come back in a wine mode and hang out in the sun for a while with my Sundevil niece.

Menu is pretty limited. Really just bruschetta, cheese boards, and paninis. I ordered a bruschetta board with 4 different kinds. It consisted of crusty bread slices topped with brie and figs, green apple and some kind of cheese, tomato and basil, and another with pesto and a thinly sliced meat. I’ll admit I wasn’t quite sure what was on my plate because my cousin ordered first, and whatever she said sounded awesome, so I told the waitress I wanted the same lol. And I was not disappointed! Also had a glass of Pinot Noir that I liked quite a bit, and I usually don’t care for any wine that isn’t pretty sweet.
It’s a trendy little red-​bricked joint right next to Snooze, another favorite of mine. I wouldn’t take kids there. I doubt anything on the menu is going to appeal to a child’s palette.

Came here for a recent AZ Instameet and was surprised by the quality of the food! I mean I understood the concept of the place but did not think it would be pulled off so well! They’ve really set the bruschetta game standard, and also have great meat/​cheese plates. The drink list includes both local and out of state craft beers which I really like. And the music! Oh my lord they have the best chill music choice of any place I’ve been to in the area. The outdoor patio is nicely designed as is the interior, giving off an upscale feel while still allowing some room for the casual. I can’t wait to return for brunch and to try one of their mimosas!

Having only been here once and having sampled just a small portion of their menu, it was hard to justify writing a worthy review of this place – however, their food was so insanely good, that I had to cement my legacy in the history books of Unilocal’s Postino page as soon as possible, because this place will drop you literally into food heaven.
I came here with two friends and we ordered two Bruschetta boards, which was more than enough for the 3 of us (I was with two girls, so if you roll in with a party of guys, err on the side of ordering more). To all other restaurants out there: THIS is Bruschetta done right. On each board, they give you the option of four different types of bruschetta, and each bruschetta is a sizable portion (~6 inch) divided into anywhere between 4 – 6 slices. With 8 of their overall 12 types of bruschetta sitting on the table, I can’t recall a single type that I didn’t like. Moreover, they keep a seasonal piece available, giving you an even better reason to come back.
I highly recommend the Prosciutto for the meat lovers, the Salmon for the pescetarians, and the brie apples with fig for the straight-​up vegetarians, as they were all my favorite :) they were all quite tasty and unique though, so do give them all a worthy chance!
This place comes highly recommended by many in the Phoenix area, and for good reason. It makes me sorely regret the numerous times I turned down this place while I was a student at Arizona State University. Postino will have to await my return visit before I reward them with star #5.

Love Postino. I’ve been here and their other locations several times over, and I have never regretted my choice.
Their bottle + board is the best deal in town (as noted in my other reviews). Their brunch (which is what I came here for today) is pretty good too, but it doesn’t beat its bruschetta. Though the food was good, I felt like the options were pretty limited. Most things include bacon, and it’s not quite my favorite thing in the world — I know I’m in the minority! I think there might have only been one other item that included a protein that didn’t come with bacon. I’m assuming you’d be able to get it substituted though, but I didn’t ask since mine didn’t come with a protein. I’d suggest going to Snooze if you have the time, patience, and the lack of hunger to wait.
Though I won’t choose Postino as my first choice for brunch, I am still giving it 4 stars because of the other items I’ve enjoyed over my time here: bruschetta, paninis, salads, wine selection, etc.

Food 5
I’ve been to the downtown Phoenix, Gilbert, and now Tempe locations and the food is always great and consistent. Great appetizers, sandwiches, and brunch items. Get a board of bruschetta.
Drinks 5
Great unique wine selection and awesome $ 5/​glass happy hour deal.
Atmosphere/​Service 5
Even though there always seems to be a lot of people the staff is always pleasant and quick to seat you. Nice, trendy interior.

With all the other restaurants I could try, I of course have to go Postino, again! But I hadn’t tried this location yet, so it’s almost like trying a new restaurant.
I ordered the brie and prosciutto panini with the salad. Delicious as always!
Service was great!

My friend wanted to try this place out for her birthday so 6 of us went on a brunch adventure at Postinos.
We went on a Sunday which means all the metered parking is free and it’s not too crowded. They offer $ 5 pitchers of beer on tap and the beer selection is great until 5. With one pitcher, 3 of us all had a delicious milk stout. They also have cheap glasses of wine and a great list.
We decided to sample different boards of the bruschetta and meat/​cheese boards. Out of all the bruschetta we tried, my favorite was the salmon. The salmon was so fresh and the flavors popped. The goat cheese on the meat. cheese board was absolute perfection. Great for sharing and the price is great if you are sharing too. If you are not sharing then the prices can be a little on the expensive side
This is a great place to catch up with the girls or just a nice place to hang. Grab a glass and stay classy.

I used to go to Postino every now & then when I was younger, and oddly, when I moved back to AZ about 2 ½ years ago this place fell off my radar. In the past year I’ve rediscovered it, and have been to all 4 AZ locations in that time (including this one twice).
I love all Postino’s. The food is delicious & consistent, and the service is always friendly. Depending on when you go they can all get pretty crowded. In the two times I’ve been to this location (both midweek… once for lunch & once for dinner) I was surprised by the crowd. Despite the fact that it’s right smack in the middle of ASU’s campus I didn’t get a real college-​y vibe. Granted, Postino doesn’t seem like a typical restaurant you’d find on a college campus.
The one thing I don’t like about this location is the parking situation. Since it is right on ASU’s campus parking is scarce & it’s metered everywhere.
As far as food/​drink, like I said, it’s your typical yummy Postino. You can never go wrong with a bruschetta board (I think by this point I’ve tried them all, and I can’t think of single one I don’t like). The sandwiched are all delicious as well. Also the $ 5 glass of wine deal until 5 o’clock every day is great.

Great place in a nice district.
I had a glass of syrah-​merlot to go witj a set of Bruschetas. Well i repeated it twice since we were sharing it. I lovestje salmon one and the buffala one.
I went also for a tiramisu dessert which was really great and tasty.
Unfortunately no expresso to end all of this but i learnt about the French press cOffee…
And great bartender tOo!

Believe the good ratings and reviews on Postino’s. The Bruschettas are simply amazing — my favorite has to be the smoked salmon and pesto. I’ve been to this location and the one in Gilbert and I would have to say that this location is my favorite.
I came here for brunch on a Sunday morning to meet up with some people a little after nine. They arrived before me and apparently most, if not all of the patio seating outside had already been taken. If that doesn’t speak for how popular Postino’s is then I’m not sure what does. They have a good food list for brunch as well — ordered the Country Toast which was excellent with portions bigger than expected. As for their wines they are simply stellar. You can tell that they have an extensive tried and tested wine list and it definitely shows.
The service here is really good. The people working here are very friendly and helpful willing to give you suggestions on what to try. I really enjoy every visit to Postino’s and I look forward to coming back!

My wife loves this place and now I totally get it. I was hungry so when she described it I was a little worried. Dainty European fair served in a trendy environment is not in my wheelhouse. The food is beautify prepared and they have a great selection of beer and wine. We split a meat board and a board with four bruchetta. There was plenty of food and each of the bruchetta was different so there was quite a variety of flavors. The service was less than outstanding, but all in all I enjoyed it and plan to go back.

Was finally able to try this place at ASU and loved it. The staff there were very hospitable… the host even fixed our wobbly table. And the ambiance outside was phenomenal especially coming into the fall weather.
My sister and our friend got the bottle and board special at $ 20 for a bruschetta board and a bottle of wine. We got 2 boards and 2 wines. It was a pretty good amount for 3 people. We had pushed to finish all of the bruschetta (fatties haha) but it was just so delicious… and we had a little bit of left over wine that we took home.
My favorite bruschetta was the salmon and pesto and the apple one… but all of the ones we got were delicious. I didn’t know what to eat first.
We got a Moscato d’asti (so freaking good… I probably had 2 – 3 glasses total and was feeling good after dinner lol).
Any​ways​.it was a great experience and I can’t wait to come back!

Great date night place in funky atmosphere. I can see why Postino’s is popular: it’s trendy, it’s close to ASU, and it’s just plain cool. There is plenty of outdoor seating and the inside is decked out in brick and dark woods, contributing to the hipster feel. While I wasn’t blown away by the service — our server was definitely NOT effusive — I thoroughly enjoyed my bruschetta board and wine. For our bruschetta options, my other half and I selected the brie and apple (SO GOOD), tomato/​mozza/​basil, roasted artichoke, and roasted tomato and goat cheese. All were lovely and large enough to satiate both of our appetites.
We arrived just after happy hour ended (next time, we will be on time for HH) and noticed it wasn’t too crowded. The hostess seated us in a booth and we lingered over our food while people watching and pretending to be young and hip. ;)

The bruschetta here is of course amazing, just like all the other Postino locations. The restaurant here is quite large, with a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. I like that the patio is dog-​friendly! Sitting outside and people watching is a great way to pass the time.
The only drawback is finding parking in the area, as this place does not have its own dedicated lot or valet. You just have to drive around looking for street/​metered parking.

My friends and I had brunch here yesterday and had an amazing experience. We were visiting Tempe for a music festival and I’m so disappointed that there are no Postinos in California.
I ordered their mimosa and french toast, which was delicious. My boyfriend got the plate of 4 bruschetta: smoked salmon, salami, tomato mozzarella, and BLT. After seeing his plate, I kind of regretted my decision of getting breakfast instead of lunch, but at least he shared. I even ended up ordering one extra BLT bruschetta – so good!
My friends and boyfriend shared a few pitchers of beer, which comes with enough beer for 2 glasses (I assume around 32 oz). All pitchers of beer and wine are $ 5 before 5 pm! We were very impressed with their drink specials and their yummy food. We probably would have come back here if we stayed another day in Arizona!

Bruschetta on point. Get the $ 14 selection of four bruschettas and marvel at how Postino’s bruschetta surpasses all the others you’ve had.
I was visiting my roommate’s hometown and her parents treated us to lunch here. There was a fun, lively ambiance and we got a nice table for our large group. We ordered a delicious variety of bruschettas and scarfed it all down. As someone who prefers savory, I obviously loved the salmon with capers and the salami with pesto. But I could not deny that the sweet options were also superb! Everyone loved the sweet brie and apple bruschetta.
Would love the chance to try more of the menu — maybe next time!

I love Postino! No wonder it’s such a hot spot!
The $ 20 for bruschetta and a bottle of wine deal is the best in town!!! The bruschetta is very filling and so delicious, the staff is wonderfully friendly and accommodating, and the wines are delicious! The most amazing thing is you can choose from ANY of the wines on the wine list! INSANE!
I went with a party of four and we got 2 board and bottle deals, a cup of soup, and a chefs board. All of it was awesome!
We got a bottle of malbec and a bottle of prosecco. I don’t like red wine, but the malbec was delicious. The prosecco was also spectacular, as was the cava I tasted. I love that they allow you to taste the wines before ordering.
The bruschetta was also very impressive. My favorite was the apple, brie, honey. Also love that they allow you to get it on tomato slices to accommodate low-​carb diets.
The chefs board was great and was served with dried cherries, which was a wonderful treat since usually all you get is cranberries or other cheaper dried fruit alternatives. The cherries were a great touch and the goat cheese was delicious!
Can’t wait to return. The ambiance can’t be beat and the deal is too good to be true!

I’ve been driving by Postino’s for awhile and my daughter been raving about this place. So we decided to try it tonight. We walked in and it was a little hot outside so we decided to get a table inside. Very modern looking, lots of energy, with music and very friendly service.
We decided to start off with the bruschetta appetizer. You get to pick four different kinds and you get four slices of each bruschetta. Perfect for our party of four cause we each got to try each one. We picked Brie & Apple with fig spread, Smoked Salmon with pesto, White bean with chopped tomatoes, and Warm Artichoke spread. We all loved it. It was so good and you get to try each one and experience the different favors. My favorite was the Brie & Apple with a close second the White Bean. Like i said they were all good with lots of flavors bursting out.
For dinner, we all ordered the two for $ 10 where you get a half Panini and half a Salad. I picked the Chicken & Mozzarella panini on ciabatta with arugula, organic chicken with a spicy sun dried tomato mayo. I really enjoyed it and loved the kick with the spicy mayo. The salad I picked was the Raspberry Chicken. It had pecans and apples in a raspberry vinaigrette dressing. Really nice salad and enjoyed it a lot. The panini and salad was really good and enjoyed the dinner.
My wife had the Turkey Panini on Ciabatta and Hannah’s Field salad. She really enjoyed it and it filled her up. No complaints from her.
The service was great. Once we got to the table our server greeted us and brought us our drinks. Our food came in a timely manner and the servers kept our water cups filled every time. The servers had a smile all the time and really looked like they enjoyed being there.
So the place is filled with college students with a few older people but that’s okay cause the food is really good, great service, and a really nice atmosphere. As you can tell I really enjoyed it and will be back for sure.