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Portofino Reviews List

Portofino

Portofino is an unassuming neighborhood bistro located on a quiet side street in Buckhead. From the street, you can see the beautiful stone and brick patio that offers the most enjoyable outdoor seating in town, The patio spills into a delightful dining room with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and bright, energetic artwork. The cuisine at Portofino is American-Italian offering a selection of simple pastas, innovative bistro-style appetizers and entrees. The menu and award winning wine list are constantly changing, the atmosphere is charged, and good times prevail.
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150 Current Reviews
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Overall 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
(150 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 150 reviews
5 stars
(70)
4 stars
(65)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
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Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Noise Level
2 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(99)
  • great for outdoor dining(86)
  • notable wine list(64)
  • special occasion(64)
  • fit for foodies(63)
  • romantic(58)
Portofino Reviews List
Review 1 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Food & Gluten Free Options

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Dined on 5/16/2013
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Moderate
"Super meal, nice surroundings. Great for gluten free dining,too."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Portofino
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Another wonderful dining experience at Portofino!"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"First time going to this restaurant. Went out for a family dinner and glad we came here. Each course was good and we had a great server. Only thing was that we were by a very loud group of diners next to us. But the other parts of the restaurant seemed to have decent noise levels. Would definitely be on my list of good Italian restaurants."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Delightful meal on the patio. Excellent salads and entrees and excellent service by our server, Lidia"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Superb Dining Experience

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Celebrated Mother's Day with family at Portofino's. Everyone really enjoyed the delicious menu items and excellent service. Mom was quite impressed and really enjoyed her meal. I can't say enough about our night out. We're looking forward to returning, perhaps for lunch, and Portofino's is now at the top of our list for affordable fine dining. The atmosphere is refined, yet relaxed, making for a very enjoyable experience. Five stars all around."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 6 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Back in Italy

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Food is beyond compare....simple and tastes wonderful. Going back again soon!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 7 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Love Portofino!

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Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Lovely outdoor patio. Friendly service. Good food. Great location with easy parking."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent Al Fresco dining

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Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I had a delicious Bellini to whet my apatite I followed with tempora zuchanni with a honey sauce, it was wonderful. My wife has sausage meatballs that she quite enjoyed. I move on to a pasta dish with Eggplant and heirloom tomatoes. It was marvelous. My wife had halibut that she quite enjoyed. Our desserts were wonderful. We had one of the best Tiramasu we tried and also a short cake with strawberry rhubarb coils and a little marscapone icing. It was wonderful. The bottle of wine we has has enjoyable and reasonably priced. We definitive plan to return."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Authentic Italian Neighborhood Gem

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Energetic
Energetic
"Portofino remains our favorite neighborhood Italian restaurant. Every month their specials feature a particular section of Italy. They quite adept at finding unusual Italian Wines that are terrific and very reasonably priced. Michael, the proprietor runs a great restaurant. The outdoor seating is a wonderful place to enjoy the Mussels."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for Portofino
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Had not been here for a long

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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Had not been here for a long time, glad we came back. We enjoyed the dinner."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Portofino
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

NO RETURN

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
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2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
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Energetic
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"Apparently the owner is more interested in quantity (meaning groups) than quality as far as service. We were given a table near a loud and noisey group of women. We were refused a table on the sundeck.We were told a group was coming. We never saw the group arrive. There were not enough waiters. The service was sporadic because there were two groups. We were thinking of ordering desert because it was my husband's birthday. The service was so slow all we could think about was paying the check and leaving. The entire situation left a bad taste in our mouths. We will never dine at this restaurant again."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2010
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Review 12 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was delicious as always

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(Fair) 2 / 5
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"Food was delicious as always and service started out great, BUT went down hill after getting appetizer. Not normal. We were on the terrace and I think we got lost in the shuffle. They made up for it by comping the desserts as they had lost the order."
Dined on 04/23/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 13 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Porotfino is always excellent

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
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"Porotfino is always excellent but this visit was particularly noteworthy. The deck is open for outdoor dining and it was a lovely Spring day. I had the trout and my guest had the shrimp risotto. Both dishes were excellent. The sides were a perfect accompaniment. Portions were comfortable. Satifying but neither skimpy nor gross. Portofino is a dependable, wonderful choice for lunch."
Dined on 04/23/2013
 2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a great evening at

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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5 / 5
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5 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"We had a great evening at Portofino, and will definitely be back"
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2013
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Review 15 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Airplane flight referral

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We were refer by someone on our flight to Atlanta. Great referral. Food was different but tasty and wine selection was excellent. Loved our waiter who went out of his way to ensure our experience was great. Definitely would recommend."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list
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Review 16 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The Service was excellent

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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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4 / 5
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Energetic
Energetic
"The Service was excellent as was our meal. In fact I have eaten there two days in a row. It is a neighborhood gem indeed."
Dined on 04/15/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

ALWAYS A GREAT MEAL AND OUR

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
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Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"ALWAYS A GREAT MEAL AND OUR FAVORITE PLACE FOR SPRING DINING."
Dined on 04/10/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I've been for lunch and for

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I've been for lunch and for dinner; both were a delight. Each had an outstanding menu--- very creative and flavorful. The space is fantastic, cozy but stylish. The service is attentive. Love this place for groups or couples. A neighborhood gem."
Dined on 03/27/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Portofino is one of my favorite

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Portofino is one of my favorite Buckhead restaurants. The food is always tasty and inventive. And their terrace is one of the nicest places in Atlanta to linger over a delicious dinner. The wine list is focused and fair priced as is the food. Ive dined there at least 20 times over the past several years, and it has Never disappointed."
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 20 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The fried artichokes are a

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
"The fried artichokes are a must and the veal was spectacular!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 21 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

This is one of our favorite

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Energetic
Energetic
"This is one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants, along with Anis. The outdoor patio is great in warm weather and seems a little more relaxed than the dining rooms indoors. The vibe inside is a little more formal, but still a place you can show up in jeans and maybe a sport jacket.
The food is good Italian fare with interesting specials and a monthly focus on one region of Italy.
The service was excellent and very tolerant of my somewhat demanding mother-in-law who insisted on sending back her Veal Scallopine because she did not care for the polenta, and who angrily separated out her veal from her pasta and broccolini. She does not like her portions infringing on each other on the plate, it seems. C'est la vie!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 22 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 23 for Portofino
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We had a nice dinner with

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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"We had a nice dinner with friends on the outdoor terrace. We started with 2 special appetizers (tuna and homemade mozzarella) and 1 appetizer off the menu (veal meatballs). The first two were not very good, and the latter was okay, but lacked a lot of flavor. I tried a special wine they were offering from the Puglia region of Italy which was also not impressive although the server raved about it. I have had some good wines from Puglia, but this was not one of them.
Moving on to dinner, we had a delicious Barbera d'Alba and all of us really loved our entrees ranging from veal to beef to pasta.
We had a great time despite the inconsistency of the food. One suggestion might be to stick to the menu items as opposed to the specials.
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Dined on 03/15/2013
 2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 24 for Portofino
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

My wife had eaten here before

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2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My wife had eaten here before and enjoyed both meal and ambience. We happened to go during Buckhead Restaurant week this time, and we ordered the 25.00 prix fixe menu. Fried artichokes were over-breaded, too lemony and heavy. Both our pastas were over cooked and my wife's pasta sauce was laced with a citrusy something that was overpowering. Service was rushed and indifferent. Wine list is impressive in its range of Italian regional wines and our desserts were both good. Our overall impression, however, was not positive, but maybe the key is to avoid restaurant week."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2009
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Review 25 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food! Hospitable service!

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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Great food! Hospitable service! Cozy atmosphere! I look forward to my next visit. If you have yet to dine at Portofino, go!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
 2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 26 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We met another couple for

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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
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5 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"We met another couple for dinner and we had a great time. Enjoyed the food and wine very much. The servers were friendly and helpful. I would absolutely go back again."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 27 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fabulous menu for Buckhead

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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Fabulous menu for Buckhead Restaurant Week and everything was wonderful!"
Dined on 03/13/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 28 for Portofino
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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"Great EXPERIENCE .Very very noisy. Great energy noise for the young at heart.Too noisy for me. Food fabulous."
Dined on 03/12/2013
 2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 29 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Charming restaurant with thoughtful

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"Charming restaurant with thoughtful wine list and themed specials. Limited menu short on seafood but dishes are moderately priced and well prepared."
Dined on 03/03/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was my third or fourth

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"This was my third or fourth visit and the food has been outstanding each time. Portofino is a great restaurant across the board."
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

im a return customer. always

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"im a return customer. always pleased w the food and service"
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

What a great experience. My

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"What a great experience. My first visit to Portofino wont be my last. The food was excellent. A very nice wine list with plenty of options. The waitor made some nice recomendations and was very well versed on both food and wine. Great seating as well. It was cold so we didnt get to sit outside but the patio is very nice."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 33 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

romantic and bit upscale...impress

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Quiet
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"went with my.fiancee for nice dinner...and we are both vegetarians...still.plenty of options for us...enjoyed the eggplant.pasta and they made special penne alla vodka...wine was good..eggplant lasagna for appetizer was a perfect start...."
Dined on 02/24/2013
 2012
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 34 for Portofino
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I ordered the Veal which I

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"I ordered the Veal which I was disappointed in. There were 3 small pieces of veal that were somewhat tough. It was certainly not worth the price. The appetizer and salad were good. I would not order this dish again."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 35 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious dinner, good wine

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Delicious dinner, good wine and nice ambiance! We had a MOST enjoyable evening at Portofino's."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 36 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

REALLY first cclass!! W've

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"REALLY first cclass!! W've been to Portofino's many times before and always liked it but Sat night everything was exceptional, especially the food!!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 37 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Overall Excellent! One of

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Overall Excellent! One of my Favourites in the City of Atlanta:) The Eggplant Appetizer is the BEST EVER!!"
Dined on 02/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Another amazing dinner at

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Another amazing dinner at Portofino. The food was savory. The wine was delicious. The atmosphere was perfect. We'll definitely be back soon."
Dined on 02/20/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 39 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A warm, pleasant restaurant

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A warm, pleasant restaurant with consistently reliable food and service. Quiet enough to talk, even when full, thanks to the small rooms, wood floors, etc."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2005
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Review 40 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Exceptional

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Everything was amazing its a quaint place that makes it all the more romantic and desirable, will definitely be back soon service, food, ambiance, just everything was fantastic! Two thumbs up"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 41 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great date night!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My boyfriend and I had a wonderful Valentine's Dinner at Portofino. The food was great, the service was perfect and the prices were reasonable."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 42 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We went on valentine's with

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We went on valentine's with our kids and they made the kids feel very welcome and special. It was great!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 43 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The server was spectacular

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had such a tremendous time at Portofino during their 12th anniversary celebration. The food was exquisite and the service was tremendous. Thank you for such a wonderful time - our party of 5 was very glad to have joined in such a memorable experience."
Dined on 02/04/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 44 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Another good meal at Portofino

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Enjoyed another very good meal at Portofino. The server was knowledgeable, the wine list is very good, and the food was good. We sat in the back room, which has a cozy ambiance. We will definitely be back again."
Dined on 02/08/2013
 2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 45 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

It was a birthday meal on

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"It was a birthday meal on a quiet Tuesday evening. The food was delicious, a little out of the ordinary but not exotic or contrived. Basically the service was good, but the waiter overdid the selling. It was borderline obnoxious."
Dined on 02/05/2013
 2011
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Review 46 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

It is always a pleasure to

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"It is always a pleasure to dine at Portofinos."
Dined on 02/05/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 47 for Portofino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Portofino is my go-to bistro

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Portofino is my go-to bistro for good food, friendly service, good value and consistency. In many years of eating there with and without friends, I have always been more than satisfied. Like most restaurants, it is noisy. All of the options on this site for describing the level of noise are too favorable to any restaurant--quiet, moderate, energetic-- but all six diners commented on the negative aspect of too much noise. Loud is the description I would give it. Americans simply need to drop their voices. Any restaurant can make that happen. That said, I still like Portofino very much."
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 48 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Must Go!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This was only the second time I've been to Atlanta, but I made sure to have a reservation at Portofino for dinner again!! The food was excellent, and I just love the cozy atmosphere."
Dined on 02/01/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 49 for Portofino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A GEM!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"At our table, we were 4 for 4 on outstanding plates. The flavor pairings on the plate made each dish delicious and had us exclaiming, "you have to try a bite of mine!""
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 50 for Portofino
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great food, terrible service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was REALLY good. We have been here several times and are never disappointed. Our server, however, was terrible. She was very unattentive. We waited a long time for her to take drink orders, then appetizer orders, which we ended up ordering our entrees at the same time because it took her so long. We were seated for 50 minutes before any bread was brought to our table. I was very disappointed to say the least."
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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