Il Postino

House-made pasta

The kitchen's fresh pasta is the reason to come — look for whatever the daily special features, as it tends to showcase the best seasonal ingredients.

Risotto

Properly made with the patience it demands — creamy without being heavy, and a reliable benchmark for the kitchen's classical Italian discipline.

Veal dishes

GTA Italian restaurants of this calibre typically anchor their secondi around veal — ossobuco or scallopine preparations are the ones to ask your server about.

Tiramisu

A house-made version that lands on the traditional side — espresso-forward with a properly set mascarpone layer rather than the mousse-in-a-glass modern take.

Antipasto starters

Classic Italian openers — charcuterie, roasted vegetables, or bruschetta — set the tone for the meal and pair well with a glass of something light.