Deciding whether the food or the wine at Postino Wine Cafe, Park Place is the star of the show is an impossible task, because this Irvine restaurant excels at both. With an atmosphere that’s both trendy and comfortable, and wine inspired by selections from the great Kermit Lynch, dining here is must for Orange Country food and wine lovers.
Postino Park Place in Irvine is all about good food and wine – inspired by the Italian coast, thank you very much – and good fun. This upscale chain restaurant group has locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas, and Georgia, and the widely popular concept shows no sign of slowing its expansion. As of this writing, Postino has twenty locations, with their newest Phoenix location opening in September 2023.
The Atmosphere & Location
Irvine’s Park Place is a mixed-use space, which means that Postino restaurant draws diners using the campus’ coworking set-up and those who simply want to enjoy the great on-site restaurants.
Bright, cheerful wallpaper in bold colors, cool velvet furniture in one of the loungey seating areas, and fun pop art-inspired wall prints really define the atmosphere here. Essentially, the decor at Postino reflects the restaurant’s accessible, doesn’t-take-itself-too-seriously vibe where everyone is welcome, regardless of whether you’re a serious foodie or you seriously love food…