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Cafe Portofino, Lihue, HI

Cafe Portofino

4.3
4.3
2280 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Authentic Northern Italian fare, also specializing in seafood and steaks. Cafe Portofino is a beautiful upscale restaurant overlooking the ocean located at the Royal Sonesta Resort. Please come and enjoy our award wining cuisine and breathtaking views. Official parking for the restaurant is available at the Royal Sonesta Resort.

Please note, all seating is first come, first served- no special seating requests can be honored. For parties over 6, online reservations are not accepted, please call the main number.

If you have children in your party, please leave a note on your reservation or message the restaurant so that we can better accommodate your seating. Grazie.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Area
    Lihue
  • Cross Street
    Rice Street
  • Parking details
    Free valet parking at Royal Sonesta.(Street Parking and Beach parking also available)
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 2,280 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Kauai

    Hot spot

  • Kauai

    Great for fine wines

  • Kauai

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Kauai

    Romantic

  • Kauai

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Portofino offers a delightful dining experience with a "beautiful location," "wonderful service," and "delicious Italian cuisine." Guests rave about the "amazing view" of the ocean and the "lovely atmosphere." Despite occasional service delays, the "food never disappoints," with standout dishes like veal Marsala and lasagna.
2,280 Reviews
  1. Tim

    Hawaii1 review

    1.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our server had no idea of the menu, he couldn’t answer simple questions about the menu. Food was over cooked and took over an hour to be served. Waste of time and money.

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  2. Greg

    Atlantic City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar to have a drink since we arrived earlier than our reservation time. The hostess was so nice and had a great table for us even before our scheduled seating time. The meal was delicious and the service was excellent.

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  3. Timothy VIP

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant with great food. The pasta in my lasagna was fresh and light. You could tell it was homemade.

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  4. Kyle

    Hawaii1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Amplified music overwhelms the sound of the ocean in an otherwise great setting. Service and food were just okay. Reservation time doesn’t matter.

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  5. Mariah

    Central Coast1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere and service was great, the food would've been better if it was hot. I'd say it was lukewarm at best.

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  6. Doug VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Restaurant with delicious entrees. Had the beet salad and Caesar to start with. The entree of veal Marsala very good and the linguine with fresh catch with a light red sauce and saffron did not disappoint. View is awesome and server was awesome. Will be back

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  7. Michael

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nat our server was very professional and very attentive. He was the best server that we have had in a long time. The food was delicious. The dining experience was the best we have had for the time spent on the island. Thank you for an enjoyable experience.

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  8. robert VIP

    Atlantic City3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife's dinner was not hot. Sent back to rewarm. 30 minute's later still not back from rewarming. Ruined our dinner since I was only one with food

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  9. Michael VIP

    Houston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening at dinner as usual! Our first choice when in Kauai! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and service. The food was served quickly and hot and tasty.

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FAQs

Cafe Portofino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 245-2121.

Cafe Portofino is rated 4.3 stars by 2280 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Cafe Portofino

3481 Ho'olaule'a Way, Lihue, HI 96766

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Rice Street
  • Area
    Lihue
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Free valet parking at Royal Sonesta.(Street Parking and Beach parking also available)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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