Postino WineCafe Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Postino WineCafe cooks with: Likely soybean or canola oil for frying and panini press; olive oil used on bruschetta bread. Across the 62 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Postino WineCafe
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Bruschetta | 0.7g |
| Piquillo Pepper & Goat Cheese Bruschetta | 0.7g |
| Prosciutto di Parma, Fig & Mascarpone Bruschetta | 0.9g |
| Affogato | 1.0g |
| Mushroom & Mascarpone Bruschetta | 1.9g |
What to Avoid at Postino WineCafe
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken & Mozzarella Panini | 26.9g |
| Raspberry Chicken Salad | 26.7g |
| Roast Beef Panini | 26.6g |
| Mixed Greens Salad | 22.8g |
| Hot Donut Dots (Ricotta, Butter Chocolate Sauce) | 19.1g |
Every Postino WineCafe item, ranked
All 62 items we have for Postino WineCafe, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sparkling Water | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Sweet N' Spicy Pepper Jam & Goat Cheese Bruschetta | 0.2g |
| Brie & Apple with Fig Spread Bruschetta | 0.4g |
| Warm Artichoke Spread Bruschetta | 0.6g |
| Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Bruschetta | 0.7g |
| Piquillo Pepper & Goat Cheese Bruschetta | 0.7g |
| Prosciutto di Parma, Fig & Mascarpone Bruschetta | 0.9g |
| Affogato | 1.0g |
| Butter Poached Shrimp Scampi | 1.3g |
| Mushroom & Mascarpone Bruschetta | 1.9g |
| Pesca, Fresca Bruschetta (Mascarpone, Anchovy) | 2.0g |
| Prosciutto Panini (Brie, Fig Jam) | 2.0g |
| Beet Salad (Goat Cheese, Balsamic) | 2.0g |
| Creamy Tomato Soup | 2.0g |
| Soup of the Moment (Cup) | 2.0g |
| Ricotta, Dates & Pistachio Bruschetta | 2.4g |
| Burrata, Bacon, Arugula & Tomato Bruschetta | 2.6g |
| Salami & Pesto Bruschetta | 3.0g |
| OMG Grilled Cheese (Gruyere, Brie, Cheddar, Bacon) | 3.0g |
| Bacon Jam & Blue Cheese Bruschetta | 3.0g |
| Smoked Salmon & Pesto Bruschetta | 4.0g |
| Almond Hummus & Chopped Tomato Bruschetta | 4.0g |
| Turkey Panini (Provolone, Pesto) | 4.0g |
| Caprese Panini (Mozzarella, Pesto) | 4.0g |
| Kids Grilled Cheesy | 4.0g |
| Soup of the Moment (Bowl) | 4.0g |
| Kid's Turkey Panini | 4.0g |
| Crunchy Hazelnut Bar | 4.0g |
| Charcuterie Board (Butcher's Block) | 4.0g |
| Greek Hummus Board | 4.2g |
| Olive Oil Cake (Yogurt Whip, Amarena Cherries) | 4.6g |
| Olive Oil Cake | 4.6g |
| Egg & Avocado Bruschetta | 5.0g |
| Caprese Panini | 5.0g |
| P.R.E.A.M Bowl | 5.0g |
| Italian Picnic Salad | 5.0g |
| Hannah's Field Salad | 5.0g |
| Brussels Salad | 5.0g |
| OMG Grilled Cheese | 5.0g |
| Vegetarian White Bean Panini | 5.0g |
| Chicken Paillard Plate | 6.0g |
| Smoked Turkey Panini | 6.0g |
| Broccolini (Roasted/Fried with Aioli) | 7.0g |
| Sopresatta Italian Meat Panini | 7.0g |
| Prosciutto with Brie Panini | 7.0g |
| Tuscan Tuna Panini | 7.6g |
| Kale Salad (Almonds, Raspberry Vinaigrette) | 8.0g |
| Sweet Potato Wedges | 8.0g |
| Crispy Cauliflower (Fried) | 10.2g |
| Crispy Cauliflower | 10.2g |
| Fudgy Brownie (Cookie Butter Sauce, Ice Cream) | 11.8g |
| Fudgy Brownie | 11.8g |
| Nine Iron Panini (Chicken, Bacon, Dijonnaise) | 12.6g |
| Chef's Charcuterie Board | 15.6g |
| Hot Donut Dots (Ricotta, Butter Chocolate Sauce) | 19.1g |
| Cheese Board | 19.1g |
| Hot Donut Dots | 19.1g |
| Mixed Greens Salad | 22.8g |
| Roast Beef Panini | 26.6g |
| Raspberry Chicken Salad | 26.7g |
| Grilled Chicken & Mozzarella Panini | 26.9g |
Frequently asked
Does Postino WineCafe use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Postino WineCafe cooks with: Likely soybean or canola oil for frying and panini press; olive oil used on bruschetta bread. Across the 62 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Postino WineCafe cook with?
Our research indicates: Likely soybean or canola oil for frying and panini press; olive oil used on bruschetta bread. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Postino WineCafe use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Postino WineCafe cooks with Likely soybean or canola oil for frying and panini press; olive oil used on bruschetta bread, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Postino WineCafe seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Postino WineCafe cooks with Likely soybean or canola oil for frying and panini press; olive oil used on bruschetta bread, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Postino WineCafe?
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Bruschetta is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Postino WineCafe, at an estimated 0.7g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Postino WineCafe?
Grilled Chicken & Mozzarella Panini is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Postino WineCafe, at an estimated 26.9g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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