Aren't DMV Appointments non-transferrable?

While it's true that appointments are technically not transferable, for DMV Appointments the transfer service is included for buyers at no cost. The transfer team has both - the sellers and the buyers dmv information, so it can cancel the sellers appointment and then rebook under the buyers name. Should something not work out the Appointment Trader Money Back guarantee will kick in. In any event you won't be turned away when you go to the DMV as the Appointment will be in your name.

Locanda Portofino Santa Monica - Buy Reservations

1110 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA

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Locanda Portofino Santa Monica Reviews from The Last Year

Yelp: 😒 (10) Tripadvisor: 😍 (1)

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Shocked to see some of these low-starred reviews.

4/5 by 👻 @Esther C. on 03/08/2023

Yes, the portions are small, though not as small as Michelin-star restaurants, don't expect a huge salad or entree. If you're ordering ravioli, expect it to be smaller than a spaghetti pasta dish. I'd suggest that if you come here hungry, order a salad and another appetizer to start before your entree. The food is actually incredible. My second time here - in January I got the spaghetti vongole, and last night, I got the spaghetti tutto mare (seafood pasta) which was exceptional. The calamari was tender, the flavors were there, and the portion was perfect imo. It's a fine dining restaurant so you shouldn't expect to stuff your face. If you're expecting a family-style Italian restaurant, this isn't it. I recommend their Ceasar salad with polenta croutons (they taste like crispy potatoes). I gave the restaurant four stars because our dinner was at 730pm for a party of nine in the wine cellar room, the service was nearly absent so a lot of waiting around. But in my first experience in the main dining room, the service was excellent.

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This is most overrated restaurant.

1/5 by 👻 @Charles B. on 03/06/2023

Four of us agree: dismal. The pasta dishes were mush. They were swimming in overloaded tomato sauce..all of them ...even though the dishes were not so described. The porcini mushrooms would not be see dead in their ravioli (even if they were even there as advertised). The appertisers and deserts were flavorless. The BREAD was the best--from a third party supplier- no doubt. Save yourselves the embarrassment.

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The ambiance and food was generally really good, and a nice

3/5 by 👻 @Stace G. on 03/06/2023

The ambiance and food was generally really good, and a nice warm, quiet find on a Sunday evening is always a pleasure. However, the price point felt a bit higher than the quality and inattentive service warranted. Vegetarian dishes were notably overpriced-- there was very little differentiation and the creativity in the meatless dishes was fairly lacking. The wine list was good and overall, the food didn't disappoint, it just didn't quite hit the mark for the higher price point, compared to similar Italian offerings in the Santa Monica and Venice neighborhoods.

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This was the worst Italian food I have had and especially

1/5 by 👻 @S B. on 03/06/2023

This was the worst Italian food I have had and especially at the wallet gouging price. We were four of us yesterday and none of the entrees were flavorful. Almost all of the food seemed like they were shlopped on the plate like we see in movies during prison scenes, served to prisoners. The prices were exorbitant. Let's just say the return on investment (ROI) was negative. BTW they don't tell you this that the tiny bread basket costs $4 each. They bring it to you, you believe it's complimentary as in every restaurant, you eat it and they bring more bread baskets. At the end you are left with your eyes rolling for being gouged for mediocre bread and awful food.

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The food is very good, but overpriced.

3/5 by 👻 @Marc K. on 03/05/2023

Same with the wines. I saw a bottle of wine that looked like it would be decent, based on the $175 price tag. When it came, I thought it was rather bland. I felt maybe is had to wait until it opened up. It didn't. Then I googled the wine (A 2019 Chateau La Paz). It retails for $45. The price charged was almost 4 times retail. Really? Give your clients more than they expect, not less. It is not appropriate to charge $175 for a $45 bottle of wine.The food was good, but also overpriced. I know Montana is known for higher prices, but also give your clients higher experiences.

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Delicious authentic pastas.

5/5 by 👻 @LAgirl Z. on 02/10/2023

Authentic and handsome Italian owner and chef! Mamma Mia! it's a small restaurant. Very intimate and romantic! You can taste the love and the quality that goes into the dish!!

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Silvia was our waitress and she made the most wonderful

5/5 by 👻 @Richard S. on 02/08/2023

Silvia was our waitress and she made the most wonderful recommendations and the food was just incredible! The wine, the veggie meatballs, the prosciutto mozzarella chicken, the filet... omg si good, we L O V E D it! The service was so incredible!

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Food was not good at all, we ordered branzino and a pasta

1/5 by 👻 @Michael R. on 11/26/2022

Food was not good at all, we ordered branzino and a pasta and salad, none of them prepared as it was explained!Then we ordered tiramisu and a chocolate tart, we asked for scoop of ice cream on the sideThey changed each one $16 plus $13 for ice cream None was fresh except ice cream Total bill $200+ !!Won't go there anymore

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I had just moved to Santa Monica and was so excited to try

1/5 by 👻 @Linda S. on 10/25/2022

I had just moved to Santa Monica and was so excited to try all the great restaurants on Montana Ave! So many wonderful, delicious options ... I had such high expectations for this charming-looking place, and actually recommended we go there for a business lunch. Now I know why it was so easy to get a reservation.To summarize - the wait staff is snobbish and was downright rude; ignored our table for over 20 minutes without so much as a glass of water to cater to guests who arrived after we were seated but they were obviously repeat customers and looked wealthier than we did, I suppose; perhaps sexism played a role as we were three (well-dressed professional) women and the other guests (who were fawned over) were all male.The food was delicious - but as others have said, portions were tiny and prices were outrageously high. Add the mandatory tip into the equation - along with the hundreds of fabulous, warm, inviting, welcoming Italian restaurants in the area - ensures I'll never be back, even though it's only a block away.

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we had dinner with 2 other couples there.

1/5 by 👻 @Paris N. on 09/08/2022

The service was so slow and trouble. our Italian waiter was so rude with a trouble sense of humor. The food was overpriced and nothing special, kind of so so. The portion was a joke. We were actually joking about it saying this is the sample, so if we like it we can order it. My husband asked the waiter if he could have angel hair instead of spaghetti for his pasta. he said yes but he brought the spaghetti. My husband said but I asked for angel hair. The waiter just threw the plate on the table in a very rude manor and said, ok, free. Don't pay for it. We were all shocked. my husband said, I don't want it free, I just want what I asked for. The waiter picked up the plate and threw it to the other side of our table and said, ok, don't eat it. I bring you the Angel hair. His behavior was unbelievable. I agree with the other review from Wendy Z. maybe we were not the typical white crowd that they are used to because there was no other reason for being so rude. On top of that, the portions were so small and way overpriced. I should have taken a picture of the salad, literally 2 piece of lettuce and a few piece of tomatoes. Don't they have any shame to bring that to your table? I will never ever go back to that restaurant even if it is the last and the only restaurant on earth. I had never been this angry about my dining experience. If I could I would give it a zero star.

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Amazing Italian

5/5 by 👻 @Rich T on 08/25/2022

In town for a few days. Amazing Italian food from appetizer to main menus. Great ambiance and experience. Maybe the best Italian be ever had!!

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Great Service - amazing dinner!!

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @DevoutFloor19 (04/21/2023 10:58 am)

Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!

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Worked perfectly!

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @AcceptingVessel63 (03/09/2023 9:29 pm)

Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.

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Got into Nobu Malibu

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @EnamoredList61 (03/03/2023 11:41 am)

Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!

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Very easy

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @EnchantingMass27 (02/13/2023 9:57 am)

Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future

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Fabulous Lunch

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @FascinatedSnake33 (02/05/2023 6:09 pm)

I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!

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Great reviewer team

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @ActualBoot15 (02/04/2023 2:03 am)

Just wanted to take a second to shout out the reviewer team. Even though they probably review hundreds of listings and bids a day, they still take the time to leave great comments and respond relatively quickly. Thanks!

3 Thumbs Up

Incredible

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @ImmortalApple60 (02/02/2023 8:20 pm)

I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.

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Best platform out there!

😍 5/5 Review by 🐧 @AwakeDecision53 (02/02/2023 3:23 pm)

Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!

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This app is life changing

😍 5/5 Review by 🗽 @AcclaimedWine28 (01/26/2023 10:45 pm)

This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!

Last Reply by 🍀 @EarlyAnswer20 (04/27/2023 5:41 pm)

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1 Reply, 0 comments

Worked perfectly

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @ExhaustiveDiscovery71 (01/05/2023 3:53 am)

Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.

3 Thumbs Up

NOBU Atlanta

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @CorrespondingJewel46 (12/30/2022 11:23 pm)

Amazing and easy process

Success on Short Notice

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @EnforceableUmbrella69 (12/22/2022 2:59 pm)

Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.

Worked perfectly, thank you!

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @FabledChange61 (12/15/2022 10:24 pm)

This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!

Worked flawlessly!

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @ArtfulChange26 (12/05/2022 9:25 am)

Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.

Last Reply by 👻 @CelebratedStreet63 (03/15/2023 7:29 pm)

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5 Replys, 2 comments

Love this app!

😍 5/5 Review by 🤠 @DeliberateScale19 (11/30/2022 2:45 pm)

So glad I came across this app :)

Last Reply by 🥩 @DecadentRoof69 (01/30/2023 5:54 pm)

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2 Replys, 0 comments

Quick table in Miami

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @AppealingOpinion58 (11/29/2022 5:21 am)

I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here

Last Reply by 🥩 @DecadentRoof69 (01/30/2023 5:54 pm)

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1 Reply, 1 comment

Prime time, great meal

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @AvidUmbrella31 (11/25/2022 11:07 am)

So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it

Last Reply by 🤠 @DeliberateScale19 (02/01/2023 9:42 pm)

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1 Reply, 0 comments

Got impossible NYC res

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @DapperBasket31 (11/16/2022 2:13 pm)

instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly

Last Reply by 🥩 @FamousStation67 (01/10/2023 10:55 pm)

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1 Reply, 0 comments

Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @ForeseeableInsect17 (11/13/2022 9:56 am)

perfect

Last Reply by 😎 @MaternalRecord73 (01/22/2023 6:32 pm)

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1 Reply, 0 comments

Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @ExpressionisticSuggestion35 (10/29/2022 11:09 pm)

I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.

Last Reply by 👻 @AuthoritativeUmbrella71 (12/01/2022 12:40 pm)

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3 Replys, 1 comment

Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @InformedStretch72 (09/29/2022 4:00 pm)

Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍

Last Reply by 👻 @AuthoritativeUmbrella71 (12/01/2022 12:41 pm)

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3 Replys, 2 comments

It works!

🙂 4/5 Review by 🥸 @ChattyPeace47 (09/04/2022 5:30 pm)

Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!

Last Reply by 👻 @ZestfulSeed54 (11/29/2022 12:45 pm)

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2 Replys, 0 comments

Money transfer

🙂 4/5 Review by 👻 @GutsySalt20 (09/02/2022 2:13 pm)

As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.

Last Reply by 💯 @BraveHand53 (11/28/2022 7:49 am)

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1 Reply, 0 comments

Love this app

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @ImpassionedOffice37 (08/02/2022 8:38 pm)

Got to go to places otherwise unreachable

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Easy Access

😍 5/5 Review by 👻 @EthicalLetter14 (08/22/2022 12:10 am)

Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.

Last Reply by 👻 @EnjoyableJelly34 (11/14/2022 12:34 pm)

5 Thumbs Up

2 Replys, 0 comments

Whose name will my reservation be under when I arrive at the venue?

Question by 🦩 @FluffyStar64 (07/09/2021 8:10 pm)

Best Answer It can be under your name or a name you choose! Some reservation offers already include the AppointmentTrader Transfer Service which will transfer the reservation in to your name. If its not included you can add it on after buying the reservation for a small fee. One thing on that though: As many reservations become available at last minute, taking a reservation in someone else name is quick and great for privacy. Most reservations on AT are listed with a virtual phone number, so all you need to do is present the phone number at the hostess stand and you are good to go!

Best answer by 🥷🏻 @ColorfulRod45 (07/09/2021 8:17 pm)

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Need to cancel a bid, not getting a response… how do I do it?

Question by 👻 @ConservativeEnd71 (01/26/2022 4:57 pm)

Best Answer Click on "Take off the Market Option" in your portfolio

Best answer by 👻 @HandsomeCollar14 (06/29/2022 11:31 am)

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6 Answers, 3 comments

Working on your bid?

Question by 👻 @DemurePain59 (10/01/2021 4:24 pm)

Best Answer Your bid has been “matched” with a reservation. From the time a reservation has been located, the seller of the reservation must connect with moderator to give transfer information for reservation. If the seller;however, does NOT respond to reservation transfer, then your bid is reprocessed and returns to the first step, which is connecting your request to a reservation.

Best answer by 👻 @EvocativeFold67 (10/02/2021 7:37 pm)

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Process after bid is accepted.

Question by 👻 @EvocativeFold67 (09/17/2021 11:11 pm)

Best Answer Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.

Best answer by 🥷🏻 @ColorfulRod45 (09/18/2021 1:07 am)

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1 Answer, 2 comments

Where do the Reservations on AppointmentTrader come from?

Question by 🥷🏻 @ColorfulRod45 (07/13/2021 6:55 pm)

Best Answer Mostly from people who don't need their reservations or appointments any longer. AT has no relationship with places listed and acts as a platform connecting buyers and sellers making sure that listed reservations are real and that privacy is not compromised when transacting.

Best answer by 🦩 @FluffyStar64 (07/13/2021 9:05 pm)

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12 Answers, 1 comment

What happens if my bid expires unanswered?

Question by 🦩 @FluffyStar64 (07/08/2021 8:55 pm)

Best Answer Hey @FluffyStar64, thanks for the question! When you place your bid the amount gets transferred in a deposit account, the second you either cancel your bid or a few minutes after the bid expires the funds are moved back into your main account from where you can refund it to your payment method or use for other transactions.

Best answer by 🥷🏻 @ColorfulRod45 (07/08/2021 9:28 pm)

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4 Answers, 3 comments

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