Portofino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

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   Charles

   VIP

   Washington DC

   62 reviews

   4.0

   62 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Our first visit to Portofino and thought the experience was very good. The food was very good. We will definitely be back when we’re in town.
   

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   Jessica

   Charleston

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We have a delicious meal and can’t wait to return
   

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   Gary

   VIP

   Charlotte

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   First time trying this new restaurant. The experience was great. Even though it was on NYE, the restaurant was very well organized and managed. The atmosphere was fun and enjoyable. The services from the hosts and the waiter were professional and personal. Food were delicious. We totally enjoyed the experience and food, and we will definitely be back. Thank you.
   

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   Cheryl

   VIP

   Charleston

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Excellent as always!!! Our favorite place to eat in Myrtle Beach!
   

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   Thomas

   VIP

   Charleston

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Another wonderful dinner at Portofino on New Year's Eve. Despite a full house, BJ provided a great old fashioned when we entered and Joe was with us every step of the meal. My wife loved the manicotti and seafood special and the short rib special with risotto was outstanding. Oh, and I almost forgot the marvelous lentil soup. Portofino continues to be one of the best; if not the outright best; run restaurant in Myrtle Beach. The food is always hot, always tasty and the staff is always professional.
   

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   Richard

   Charleston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   First time here and was a gem in the rough meaning without visiting or a good reputation we would not have gone. Was a very pleasant surprise. A little on the pricey side but not excessive for resort prices
   

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   Charles

   Baltimore

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Nick was an outstanding server. The food was very tasty and the drinks were fantastic
   

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   Jane

   VIP

   Charleston

   112 reviews

   5.0

   112 reviews

   Dined on 26 December 2024

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

   Always fantastic! We tried the mussels and they were fantastic...and we loved the chicken parmesan and pasta....they had potato leek soup and that was also delicious....we always drink the Super Tuscan Ripogrande red wine and it is super....the service is 5 star....we love it there.... Giovanni and Ilma make the place very warm and inviting....
   

   Portofino Italian Kitchen & Wine BarResponded 6 days ago

   Thanks so much!!!!! We will be looking forward to your next visit!
   

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   David

   Toronto

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 24 December 2024

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

   Second Christmas Eve in a row, AWESOME! Looking forward to next Christmas already.
   

   Portofino Italian Kitchen & Wine BarResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you so much, very appreciated, Happy New Year!
   

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    Janet

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

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

    The food was not very good. My pasta had so much pepper on it I couldn’t eat it and it was very dry.
    

    Portofino Italian Kitchen & Wine BarResponded on 25 December 2024

    I am very surprised by your comments. We have 2 dishes with fresh black pepper: one is "cacio e pepe", which means cheese and pepper, it is always very creamy, as made with heavy cream. The other one is Carbonara, which also requires a generous sprinkle of pepper but it is not made with heavy cream, and it is not supposed to be creamy. Not sure which one you had, I can assure both follow the most authentic Italian recipes and are prepared exactly as they should. Having said that, if you had mentioned to your waiter we would have gladly prepared a new dish without extra pepper.
    

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