Pizzeria Portofino

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   Kelly

   VIP

   Chicago

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Love Pizzeria Portofino's riverfront location & we were seated on the enclosed "patio" which was very nice but a little chilly. Also a bit loud. But the cocktails & food more than made up for that. I highly recommend the limoncello spritz - it's amazing! We had charred pepperoni pizza, vodka pasta pasta, octopus & arugula salad. All were good but the pizza was the star of our meal. Our server was excellent. We'll be back without a doubt.
   

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   Marina

   VIP

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I love this place! The food, ambience, music, everything!! Great spot for visitors!
   

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   Nicole

   VIP

   Caribbean

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Great Food but Room for Improvement in Seating and Pace. We had a lovely experience at this restaurant, with the food being the clear highlight. The tuna tartare, octopus, and meatballs were absolutely fantastic. The classic cheese and Italian sausage pizza was another standout. However, there were a couple of issues that detracted from an otherwise excellent meal. Despite having a reservation for four (two adults and two kids), we were seated at a table that was clearly intended for two. It was a tight squeeze, making it less comfortable to eat, especially with two kids. Another downside was the pace at which the food arrived. Everything came out incredibly quickly, which, while efficient, made us feel rushed. We prefer to take our time and enjoy the experience, so it felt a bit like they were trying to turn the table over too soon. Overall, the food was top-notch, and we'd definitely return for the dishes, but a more comfortable seating arrangement and a slower pace would make the dining experience even better.
   

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   Nandhini

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The experience was amazing! We celebrated my best friend’s engagement here and they made the experience extremely special with customized menu card and fantastic service! ✨ food was amazing, 100% recommend this place
   

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   Edgar

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place to have dinner with family and friends. Service was not as good as it usually is but will definitely be back
   

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   adrienne

   VIP

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, good service and nice location!! Highly recommend the rigatoni, pepperoni hot pizza and Cesar salad with chicken!
   

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   Fatijona

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Was a great experience but they need better servers
   

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   Dolores

   VIP

   Chicago

   16 reviews

   4.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I love Portofio. Have been there many times over the years, however, today we were meeting someone we hadn't seen in a long time and the music was too loud to have a nice conversation. When we asked if they could possibly turn the music down a little, they said they couldn't. We thought that was strange. Their pizza is usuallly outstanding but today the margarita pizza crust was way too soft and mushy. It should have been cooked more so the crust was crispy not mushy. We should have sent it back, but we didn't. Otherwise, Portofino is always a neat restaurant and their staff is super friendly.
   

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   tammy

   Western NC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cannot sing this restaurant’s praises loud enough. Absolutely everything and everyone was OUTSTANDING. They made my day of finding out I am to be a first time Grandma shine even brighter than I thought it could!! Thank you all so very very much. Can’t wait to return
   

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    DAREK

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Wonderful service, delish food! Definitely be back
    

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