Established in 1990, Portofino is SE Portland's longest standing Italian Dining institution, never resting on its laurels and constantly striving to be it's best. It is a cozy neighborhood trattoria in the heart of Sellwood that utilizes fresh, local ingredients to create Italian-inspired dishes.
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Portofino Ristorante received an average rating of 4.20 out of 5 stars from 20 reviews.
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Serves up classic Italian fare in a cozy setting that exudes Mediterranean hospitality. Read Full Editorial
Finally some real Italian by ppdx67 via Citysearch on 5/24/2011
I've been to just about every Italian joint between the Pearl and the East side, and finally I found a place that serves real Italian comfort food. We had the wild mushroom fettucine, the seafood risotto and the linguini and clams, plus a…
Oh the gnocchi! by traveler645 via Citysearch on 4/28/2011
I've been going to this place for years, and they have never disappointed me. It's always my go to place for a special occasion or when I have family and friends in town. And it's also where I go when I want a really solid meal. I could…
Not a family kind of place by shedward via Citysearch on 4/17/2011
I don?t usually write restaurant reviews but in this case I feel compelled. I have heard that Porto Fino was excellent so I took the hook. \r
Now it is easy to compose a good review when you go with a small group (no more than 4…
Inconsistent food w/1 great & 1 less than great waiter by NoeC via Citysearch on 1/16/2011
We've eaten here three times. The first 2 were good experiences, but then there is last night. The first two times we were a party of 4, seated in the window with great service and food. Last night we were a party of 8 seated smack in…
Best Italian! by CSMobileUser2 via Citysearch on 10/12/2010
We went to Portofino lastnight for my birthday with another couple and were thrilled! The food was amazing from beginning to end. The gnochi and calamari appetizers were incredible. I had the scallops special and the rest of our group had…
A surprise by CrimsonS via Citysearch on 6/30/2010
Recently met my family at Portofino for dinner and we enjoyed the atmosphere. The waiter was very personable. We ordered the family sized Caesar salad and found it to be a surprising disappointment. Lettuce was chopped into very small…
Awesome Italian by jng123 via Citysearch on 12/6/2009
Love it!
Fabulous, intimate dining!! by foodstalker via Citysearch on 12/4/2009
Ate here tonight with some friends. It was absolutely wonderful. We were waited on by Seth, the owner. He is really pleasant and obviously takes a tremendous amount of pride in the place. The calamari was not the best I have had...sort of…
pasta heaven by kitchenkat via Citysearch on 10/7/2009
The pasta is absolutely the best in Portland. Wine list is reasonable, and the server recomended the perfect wine for our specifications. \r
Wild mushroom fettuccine is a must have - tons of mushroom flavor without being too earthy or…
Best Italian Restaurant in SE PDX by Welikefoodalot via Citysearch on 5/30/2009
Great Local Authentic Date Restaurant
The owner/host/waiter of portofino is one of the perks of the dining experience. He makes us feel like we're the only ones in the restaurant, and is incredibly knowledgeable about pairings. Never a…
Hidden Gem! by jabyrd via Citysearch on 3/6/2009
I met a girlfriend at Portofino the other night to catch up on wedding plans. I was astounded by the food and service! Incredible! I live in John's Landing, she lives in Woodstock so Sellwood seemed like the perfect place to meet. …
A Great Experience - We'll be back by Holcroft via Citysearch on 2/16/2009
I loved this restaurant. My husband and I went for a special evening. Ambience was lovely and the food was divine. My wild mushroom fettucine with truffles was so good I wanted to roll around in it. Bruschetta with beef tips and…
AMAZING FOOD by FEMALE123 via Citysearch on 1/15/2009
THE FOOD IS AMAZING AND THE SERVICE WAS GREAT. MOST OF THE BAD REVIEWS ARE NON SENSE. I HAVE 2 KIDS AND I WOULD NOT TAKE THEM THERE, ITS JUST NOT THE RIGHT PLACE FOR SMALL CHILDREN. ITS ROMANTIC AND QUITE AND IM SURE THE 2 YEAR OLDS…
Incredible Food, Great Service by Maylannee via Citysearch on 11/25/2008
I'm baffled by some of the negative comments. I wasn't going to review this place (its busy enough as it is, so I wanted to keep it as "secret" as possible), but now I feel compelled to do so. THIS PLACE IS FANTASTIC! I don't go often,…
Didn't know what I was missing by cupolove via Citysearch on 9/5/2008
We live in Sellwood and have been going to Gino's for years, and everything has always been good. But the other night I decided to try Portofino out, again. We had been there a few years ago, and it wasn't very good, but I heard it had…
Cozy, Affordable Wine List, Rich Entrees by PenguinJax via Citysearch on 9/4/2008
Seth and Chantal have brought us out of the Olive Garden doldrums into the up and coming explosion that is the Portland food scene. You do not have to be 'trendy' or expensive to be good. The entrees are infused with rich, creamy, decadent…
Pretension ?! - please by corkco66 via Citysearch on 8/25/2008
One of the most uncomfortable and disappointing dining experiences I've ever had. Our friend having dined here, with her toddler son before, was ecstatic to have found a restaurant that presented a quality product and didn't seem to mind…
Children? Must we put up with them? by dedalusflight via Citysearch on 8/24/2008
O.k. where to start? First off I should mention that I have never been so moved by the quality of my dining experience as to seek a public forum to promulgate what i have had the misfortune of experiencing. It may be worth mentioning that…
Wonderful, romantic dining experience by darksyren via Citysearch on 5/22/2008
My boyfriend and I went here for a special dinner and proceeded to have a FABULOUS meal. We first had the special bruschetta (there were artichoke hearts and sundried tomatoes involved.) We also were pleased to see Prosecco on the menu as…
Great people, great food by EatTheMenu via Citysearch on 5/8/2008
I've been to this restaurant many times with friends and it's always been wonderful. The people are friendly and attentive in a very genuine way, I never feel like they're being nice just to get a good tip. The food is absolutely heavenly…
