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Good Italian with a Nice View of the River
The food here is good as are the drinks. Nothing spectacular, but everything was quite tasty and the service was friendly and efficient. What makes this place special is the ambience. The setting is very cool; it almost feels like eating out in a vineyard. But...the view is of the Chicago River and the surround skyscrapers. The crowd is lively and there is a cool vibe here. I would recommend to visitors and locals alike.
Be the first to ReplyNot for those seeking a good meal.
Worst service ever. Heaters were blaring; I asked four times to please adjust and had to beg. Our son, on his 18th birthday didn’t get his meal until the other three of us were finished and plates cleared. Noisy and average food. Ugh. Never again.
Be the first to ReplySpecial welcome to uncle Moh
This a crowded restaurant by the river.very busy. However the desk attendees are rude. They don't welcome you nicely and they talk in a stuck up way as if they own the restaurant or this is the only place in town!! But...their pizza is great and very delicious. The salad and Parmesan fries are also so good. We had desert pistachio ice cream and salted caramel and Natella cookie very nice too. Our servers are great and check on us often. We appreciate them tremendously. Thank you so much and sorry I didn't get their names.
Be the first to ReplyBring earplugs if you eat inside
Food was very good. I recommend you eat on terrace or dont bother. Our waiter had to visit both ends of the table to tell us about draft beer selections, specials etc. Then did the same to take our orders. Very loud and nearly impossible to hear him. The food comes out when its ready...so 2 of our 5 sat for 10 min without their entries. We placed an order to take home for a relative. We did not receive it and only realized when we were in the cab that we were charged for it. So, maybe they can donate a lemon pasta with chicken to a food bank for us. Eat outside or pass.
Be the first to ReplyGreat food on the river
Great food and atmosphere on the river. Pizza, pastas and antipastos were all delicious. Very quick and attentive service. Place feels like you are at an island beach bar.
Be the first to ReplyBeautiful waterfront dining experience
We had a lovely dinner here with great food and great scenery. We enjoyed the Spaghetti Limone and Pesto Genovese. The roasted garlic bread was a fantastic appetizer. A great evening!
Be the first to ReplyMamameayah
Chris served us with lot of Warmth and Hospitality really loved every bit of it Oh what a pizza good Pasta great salad enjoyed
Be the first to ReplyWell-lit Abercrombie & Fitch vibes
Very trendy restaurant but I felt that I was eating at a well-lit Abercrombie and Fitch. The music was so loud. The pizza was good and service was poor.
Be the first to ReplyLove this Riverfront Restaurant
Had a great visit to this restaurant! If it’s warm ask for a table outside by the River. Sampled the octopus, calamari, pizza, Parmesan fries and more. Everything we tried was excellent. Great wait service (we were with a regular). Great for people watching. Reasonably priced for the area. Look forward to going back!
Be the first to ReplyThe worst experience ever
On my way home from work I decided to have dinner here. The place was almost empty. I asked for a table and they asked me for how many people, I answered one. They responded that I have to go to the bar. (I can't climb on that high chair). They said that if I were with someone else, they would give me a table for two and that they're waiting for; perhaps, parties of more than one person will show up. So, one person is not a person unless that person is with one more person? What kind of service is this? Shame! If I could give this place zero star or negative five stars, I would. You should treat people as humans not as a dollar sign. Although, you don't know how much I was going to order.
Be the first to ReplyGreat food, service, view, and patio
We loved our experience at this restaurant,. It overlooks the Chicago River which is beautiful. The patio is enclosed but there is good air flow and overhead heaters. The service was excellent. We loved the food we ordered- the caesar salad, the fennel salad, the margarita pizza, and the brussel sprouts pizza.
Be the first to ReplyNice food and nice location
We were able to sit downstairs with a great view of the Chicago River. We ordered two kinds of spaghetti and a pizza. The food was very good. Service was pretty good. I definitely recommend it. Wifi was available and easy to connect to.
Be the first to ReplySay yes to veggies!
We have eaten eat Portofino a few times in the last year and have never been disappointed. Over winter holiday we stopped by again for lunch. Craving something different our server recommended the brussel sprout pizza. We opted for the cauliflower crust. Holy smokes was it delicious. A drizzle of honey enhanced the smokey earthy flavors. Lunch for 2 under $30 in downtown Chicago? Yes please!
Be the first to ReplyGreat atmosphere
Such a great location and view. Also loved the atmosphere. I really love the feeling of the place and looking out at the river and Riverwalk on the opposite side. If you want to have dinner here you need to have a reservation. Make it way in advance. We couldn’t get in for dinner but we went for lunch right when it opened. I got the sausage pizza and it was OK. I liked the taste of the sausage and there was a lot of fennel, which I didn’t mind, but it was very dry. I squeezed a little lemon on it and it helped, but I probably wouldn’t get that again. I got the Cacio de Pepe and it was fantastic. I would definitely get that again and I’m craving it now.
Be the first to ReplyAwesome Gem on the river with amazing staff!
I wish I could give more stars to this wonderful gem on the river. First, every staff we encountered was kind and helpful. We had an amazing bartender and server Antonio who treated us like family. Bailey was our actual server (supported by Antonio) and he was incredible kind and wonderful as well. The staff (Sam was awesome as well) operates as a team, working multiple jobs and supporting each other. The food was awesome, the atmosphere on the river incredible and the staff could not have been better. When we spoke with the manager Brendan, it was clear that the great attitude includes their management. Brendan was lovely and so gracious in his interaction with us. We can't wait to return in a few weeks!
Be the first to ReplyFor children only…
If you like the feeling of dining with 14 year old girls on a High School Musical field trip, this is your place. If you’re above the age of 14, you’d be wise to give it a miss. Average pizza mixed with manically loud Tick Tock comedy dance music played at deafening volume to so you and your friends can scream “WHAT?!!!!?” every time someone says something, as every guest was forced to do in our area, then…skip this place entirely. Not worth the river view. A stress inducing experience.
Be the first to ReplyDelightful Dinner!!
On Wednesday June 1, 2022 my wife and I arrived at Pizzeria Portofino for a late lunch/ early dinner on our last day in Chicago. We were seated at a high top table on the patio overlooking the river and greeted by our server, Carmena, a delightful and pleasant young lady, to say the least!! We ordered the Burrata & Red Pepper Jam, the Tuna Tartare,, the Stuffed Squash Blossoms, the Prosciutto Daniele and the Meatball Parmigiano, and two bottles of wine, all of which were exceptionally delicious!! During our dinner, we were constantly engaging and laughing, A LOT, with Carmena, who was , BY FAR one of the best servers we have ever encountered. What a wonderful way to spend our last day in Chicago and a PLEASURE to meet Carmena. An absolute must on our next trip to Chicago! THANK YOU CARMENA & PIZZERIA PORTOFINO!! Beth & Todd
Be the first to ReplyExceptional service, food, and atmosphere
My daughter and I visited Chicago and Pizzeria Portofino to celebrate her graduation from college. This was our favorite restaurant of the entire trip. First, the food was fabulous. We loved everything we ordered. Additionally, the service was exceptional. When we told our servers that we were celebrating a graduation, they truly celebrated with us and brought a delicious cake, as well as a pizza, at no charge. They seemed to genuinely share in our happiness and truly could not have been more kind or thoughtful. This was a rare find - exceptional atmosphere, food, and service. If we have the opportunity to visit Chicago again, we will definitely go back to Pizzeria Portofino!
Be the first to ReplyGet the Charred Pepperoni Pizza
And I would eat it again, but the other offerings that I saw look very well prepared. Reservations a must, though they let us in after we promised we weren't going to stay even an hour. Good ambience. I saw a few young families, young marrieds, older couples. You'll love it!
Be the first to ReplyNice afternoon
We stopped here for drinks and appetizers on a cold Chicago afternoon. Enjoyed the meatball and garlic fries along with our drinks. Great location on the river.
Be the first to ReplyAmazing view
Alexa, find me a spot to rest my tired feet. Also: spot must have cocktails + Italian grub + Riverfront killer view. Go!
Portofino Spritz ($14): Aperol, Prosecco, Grapefruit
Amalfi Spritz ($14): Limoncello, Prosecco, Pinot Grigio
Burrata & Pistachios ($19): Coz I have a burrata addiction *17 days sober today*
Rigatoni Vodka Pasta ($18): Whipped burrata, Calabrian Chili, Basil
Pugliese Pizza ($18): Spicy Fennel Sausage, Calabrian Chili Flake, Rapini, Parmesan, Green Fennel Seeds
Pizzeria Portofino provides a much-needed respite pre, mid or post-stroll along the Chicago Riverfront. I loved my pasta dish the most - the burrata softened the chili and complemented the vodka sauce nicely. Delicious thin crust was picked by the Honeybun too! Cocktails were refreshing and vibe was just cool all the way around. This is one of those places that has a weekend brunch wait of 2 hours coz the view is unbeatable and romantic.
Buzz kill: Each table has a 90 minute limit so for dessert we hobbled over to Starbucks Chicago Reserve (world’s largest Starbucks that sells alcohol!) for my affogato and hazelnut cornetto. Bon appetit!
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Fantastic Experience
We couldn’t have enjoyed our experience here more. We came in a little early after reserving a patio table and got seated right away. It was a beautiful view of the river. Food and drinks came fast, and our server was very attentive. The pizza was light, not super filling, so we also got dessert. The tiramisu was great! We really enjoyed the patio atmosphere, too.
Be the first to ReplyAmazing sausage pizza
Fantastic options and atmosphere on the river. The fennel sausage (pugliese) pizza is absolutely to die for!! Salads were delicious and overall very nice outdoor dining experience. Will be dreaming of that pizza did a while!!
Be the first to ReplyA Superb Italian Experience
Chicago has no shortage of exceptional Italian restaurants.
From Il Porcellino to Petterino's, the Lettuce Entertain You franchise is already responsible for a host the genre's brightest culinary fireworks.
However, curious Windy City travelers wishing to discover the area's best bites to eat will find that deep dish pizza--while remaining an undisputed local staple--is far from the only game in town.
Simply put, Pizzeria Portofino has the finest pepperoni pizza I've ever tasted. The crispy meat complemented a perfectly chewy, savory crust. I stared at the skyscrapers bordering the river around me in awe, disbelieving that such a simple dish could turn out so brilliantly.
I neglected to mention the appetizers. If you think you know what a Mediterranean salad tastes like and opt to skip this seemingly commonplace bowl of lettuce, think again. I honestly would have given Portofino five stars based on the salad alone. It was that good!
The burrata comes swathed with halved green olives and sunflower seeds under a drizzle of olive oil. It's flavor is surprisingly mild, but the bread served on the side is expertly cooked.
For over ten dollars a glass, I would skip the nonalcoholic specialty drinks. They were tasty but not worth the steep price.
For my entrée, I opted for the Cacio e Quattro Peppe (which I assume means "four cheese and pepper pasta," in English). I would describe it as happiness in a bowl. I couldn't have asked for anything more.
Perhaps the highlight of this unforgettable meal turned out to be the profiteroles bianco--puffs of pastry dough filled with hazelnut custard and bathed in white chocolate mousse on a dish flooded with yet more chocolate sauce. As the first forkful met my taste buds, all my worries floated away on the tranquil waters of the Chicago river. This dessert is a chocolate lover's dream. The vanilla bean coppa--vanilla and mango passion gelato--is also a picturesquely-plated, wise choice off this superb dessert menu.
A word of caution: look carefully for the valet parking sign that Portofino and RPM Seafood share. It can be easy to miss. Also, reserve your table well in advance as spots fill up in no time.
Once you see the sweeping skyline views the patio offers, feel the gentle breeze off the river, and hear the modern thrum of the trendy playlist the restaurant blasts at volume ten, the mood is set for 90 minutes of relaxation and culinary fireworks.
Prices here aren't outrageous, but Pizzeria Portofino is certainly not for someone on a budget (or a diet, for that matter).
After I move away from this marvelous city, I will treasure the splendid, sun-soaked memories I made on this riverfront and would recommend this new Italian joint to anyone in the area.
Give me Service !!! The food is Good !
We asked for the lake front table but they said they are booked, we settled for the booth but no big deal. Our server swung by to confirm we were able to pull up the menu, which we did. She said she would be back to give us a chance to browse, then nothing for 25 minutes !! We had to flag down another server to take our order and she gladly dod ( African American Gal, braised hair… I wish I had her name… the management needs to give her gold star )
Our drinks and food arrived back to back in 2 minutes. We stuck with the basics after the service debacle and had their Pqrm Fries and Margherita Pizza. Both were excellent !
I will give this place one more chance, I feel that the servers give more attention to the lakefront guests than the indoor ones. May be just a one off day but 25 minutes of disappearance is unacceptable.