Portico Restaurant - Richmond Reviews List

Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Fresh herbs, local produce and beautiful surroundings meet at Portico. The food is expertly prepared and the imaginative plating is delightful. If the evening is chilly, there is a dramatic outdoor fireplace and cozy warming devices I'd only seen on the ferry boats in Alaska. Complementary valet parking was wonderful."

Dined on 5/17/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, special occasion

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Review 3 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Garden, fireplace, candles...

Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Two couples. 7:15. Beautiful outdoor venue with mid May spring blossoms emitting a light scent - a cocktail from the bar in hand while we waited on a bench by the huge outdoor fireplace. 15 minutes later we were seated and ordered oysters Rockefeller (a little heavy on the cheese for me but tasty of course). Salmon salads, eggplant parmigiana and a veal were enjoyed by all. Most served with garlic mashed potatoes and an asparagus with shredded carrot side that was savory and light. Take note: reservations will only get you a table inside where the active bar and table chattering might be worth enduring but only on a hot humid night. Terrace dining is first come first serve. So our 7:15 reservations turned into a 7:35 table - well worth it!"

Dined on 5/17/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion

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Review 4 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice first time experience!

Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"As stated, this was our first trip to Portico and we'll be going back. We ate very early so we didn't have the chance to see what the crowds would be like around the normal Friday evening out times. It was filling up nicely both inside and out by the time we left. Overall the food was very good with nice size portions. Our little group sat outside and it was wonderful. Beautiful garden patio with all the plants and flowers in bloom."

Dined on 5/17/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion

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Review 5 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food

Dined on 5/16/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was our second visit to Portico. We started with reservations inside; however, the noise level was over bearing and we could not hear I guests. We chose to move outside. The outside dining area is very charming and the waitstaff gave us excellent service. The food was wonderful."

Dined on 5/16/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, notable wine list

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Review 6 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dined on 5/14/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The setting is beautiful and the food is fantastic! The service was impeccable! We were a group of eight celebrating a special birthday and could not have asked for a more perfect evening!"

Dined on 5/14/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 7 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Love the atmosphere and especially the outdoor patio dining. So ready to be outside and enjoy your wonderful menu !!!"

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 8 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The restaurant was terribly overpriced for the food we received. I had the salmon pasta dish. There was minimal salmon in it. I would say they took a 1 inch square of salmon and broke it up in the pasta like small pepper flakes. You couldn't even taste the salmon. We did not have any drinks except iced tea and coffee and water. No desserts . . our bill came to $137. I don't mind spending that much on a meal as long as the food was worth it. I am going back to Joe's Inn. I can get great pasta and a lot of it. Enough for 2 meals for half the price with a much more flavorful sauce on it. I have better things to do with my money."

Dined on 5/12/2013

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Review 9 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing dinner!

Dined on 5/10/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Had a group of 13 at Portico for dinner last Friday, all of whom had never eaten there excluding myself, and the whole experience was perfect. We were able to sit outside on their gorgeous patio, service was excellent, and food was phenomenal. Three members of our party called me the next day specifically to say how much they enjoyed Portico and will be recommending it to anyone in the Richmond area."

Dined on 5/10/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion

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Review 10 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Birthday

Dined on 5/09/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Took friend for birthday lunch. Order the seafood crepe. How ever it was not the same as I had had Easter. This was made out of noodles. It was not anywhere as good as the one I had Easter. The server was nice and friendly. However, I called earlier and ask if I could bring a cake in or did they have something I could purchase. Was told, as I knew, no food can be brought in but they had a dessert that they could put a candle on. I agreed and was told to tell them which lady was the Birthday and remind them when I came in. This I did which did no good because it was never delievered. Since I did not see a charge on my bill I did not say anything.
I was disappointed in this meal but I will still give Portico another try."

Dined on 5/09/2013

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 11 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great meal

Dined on 5/07/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Wonderful food, great service. Just wish the weather had been nice, so we could eat outside. Everything we ordered was delicious, and generous portions. The only negative - the noise level inside, hard to have a conversation. The outdoor area was beautiful, with the stone fireplace and lovely gardens."

Dined on 5/07/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Review 12 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very enjoyable, even with the bumps

Dined on 5/05/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Of my wife and myself, I think I got the better end of the deal. Cocktails were lovely by the fireplace. We started with calamari which was nicely done and a large portion. I had veal which I really enjoyed and done to perfection. My wife had the steak which was an odd cut of meat that made it difficult apparently for the kitchen to do it medium rare. She was not happy with the well done parts. And when will chefs ever learn that berry sauce on cheesecake is so passe. And when it is ordered plain with no berries at all, it means just the cheesecake on the plate. We did determine though that with their style of cheesecake, if they insisted on a sauce, maple would have worked."

Dined on 5/05/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 13 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

wonderful

Dined on 5/05/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"WE had a wonderful evening for outdoor dining this past Sunday. It was a cool evening but the heatlamps , fireplace and luscious blankets made it absolutely delightful."

Dined on 5/05/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 14 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A Taste of Northern California

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Don't know if it was the cool temps, the gorgeous garden or the smell of mesquite ... but felt like a place you'd find tucked away in Napa or Carmel. Lovely. Only issue was the noise level inside. Would have preferred a seating outdoors (heaters are a plus), but a 20 minute wait. Great calamari and wonderful entrees. Reasonably priced and ample selections. Waiter was a bit brusque."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, special occasion

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Review 15 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Dined on 5/05/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Was loud inside, but the patio seating was beautiful! They had the fire going and the gardens around were a treat! The food was good--a little pricey though. Our server was attentive and on point."

Dined on 5/05/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion

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Review 16 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Saturday evening was our first visit to Portico. We arrived 15 minutes early for our reservation. The host greeted us, told us that they weren't ready for us...and that was it...no directions/guidance as in "...you can get a drink at the bar and sit by fire on the patio..." or " Please enjoy the patio and I'll have someone take your drink order..." or "......."

As we wandered around aimlessly, not knowing the layout, the owner guided us to the bar, placed our drink order and directed us to the area by the fireplace on the patio.

The food was delicious...service great...noise level too high for my taste."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 17 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dine in a garden!

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Best parts of Portico: Valet greeting - fast and friendly; host at the door friendly and efficient; seated outside within minutes; pleasant place to sit out by the fire in the garden; friendly greeting by knowledgeable waiter; drinks served quickly; wine and food selection very good and tasty. Especially like that the soup and entrees were served piping hot!

Room for imporvement: Noise level in main dinning room is deafening. Without garden seating, I wouldn't go there.
Once meal served, didn't see waiter much, especially for clearing and coffee/dessert/bill. There is a knack to being observant yet not hoveriing."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 18 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The best

Dined on 4/30/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Portico is one of our favorite restaurants. The salad the other night was probably the best I have ever had.... It was a chopped salad to die for!"

Dined on 4/30/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Review 19 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

NAPA

Dined on 4/29/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Portico is s great place. Since we discover it we try to go as often as possible. Dinning on the courtyard takes us back to our trip to Napa Valley. On top of been a beautiful restaurant with great service the cuisine is superb."

Dined on 4/29/2013

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 20 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Not the best

Dined on 4/29/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"4 of us had lunch there recently. Asparagus soup with crabmeat, could hardly find the crabmeat, was somewhat oily.
Half of BLT had so much fat on the bacon, I could barely eat 1/2 a sandwich.
desserts were very good. Salted caramel gelato and cheesecake very good.
Would probably go back to sit on the patio with some drinks. Very pretty."

Dined on 4/29/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch

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Review 21 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was good, definitely

Dined on 04/28/2013

Dined on 04/28/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was good, definitely noisy but there was no outside seating that night.
We had to wait about 20 minutes even though we had a reservation. Service was so-so
Would love to go back and sit outside on a nice evening"

Dined on 04/28/2013

2010

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

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Review 22 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Loveliest outdoor space in

Dined on 04/27/2013

Dined on 04/27/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Loveliest outdoor space in richmond area"

Dined on 04/27/2013

2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion

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Review 23 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We have lived here for 8 years

Dined on 04/26/2013

2012

Dined on 04/26/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We have lived here for 8 years and this is the BEST italian food in Richmond. The homemade Gnocchi is to die for! The desserts are amazing and the service is top notch! I cannot reccomend this place enough."

Dined on 04/26/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 24 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Portico weeknights

Dined on 04/22/2013

Dined on 04/22/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Wide variety on the menu, something for everyone. Great atmosphere with well maintained property and landscape. Beautiful gardens!"

Dined on 04/22/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 25 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Sunday Brunch

Dined on 04/21/2013

Dined on 04/21/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The "Sunday Brunch Menu" needs to be expanded with more "combination selections". The selections should include a choice of bacon, ham, potatoes, grits, sausage, english muffins, biscuits, or toast. The Restaurant is noisy, with a large crowd, but was OK for brunch. The large open floor plan design contributes to the noise problem, "typical of many Richmond restaurants". The restaurant may need the advice of an acoustical engineer to solve this problem. The outside dining areas and gardens are very pretty at this time of year and add to the "scenic country site". The parking area seems to be larger and parking was not a problem. They have valet parking on busy nights. I would give the service rating three and three quarter stars."

Dined on 04/21/2013

2010

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 26 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Have a bit of sky as appetizer...

Dined on 04/12/2013

Dined on 04/12/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Surprised by garden. Lovely if out on patio(s). If the evening is cool plan on a few minutes with drink in hand in front of beautiful outdoor fireplace. Sky. Trees. Flowers. Visit 1 hour before sunset and revel in beauty. Re the menu, think quality not quantity. Not a lot of choices. Checkout the exterior kitchen (pretty small and oh so quaint) and you know why the menu is short but delicious. Veal piccata - tender and tasty. Personal size pizza - took home extra. Veggie pizza. Nice crunchy texture with quartered mushrooms. Mandatory valet parking due to tiny parking lot but it's worth the few extra minutes waiting for the gals to bring your vehicle to you. Even in the crushed stone parking lot, the ambiance is soothing and full of beauty."

Dined on 04/12/2013

2010

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Review 27 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was our first visit.

Dined on 04/14/2013

Dined on 04/14/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was our first visit. Initial service was a little slow, but later everything was fine. Menu is not huge, but large enough with some creative meals and some standards. You will have a good evening here."

Dined on 04/14/2013

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 28 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We enjoyed dinner on the patio,

Dined on 04/13/2013

Dined on 04/13/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We enjoyed dinner on the patio, which is a lovely spot. The only challenge was lighting. There were a few tea light candles on the table -- nothing else. It was difficult to read the menu and to see our food. I had mussels as an appetizer and extracting the "meat" from the black mussel shells was quite a challenge! But, the meal was delicious and it was a wonderful choice for our 6 month anniversary dinner."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2007

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Review 29 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We arrived on time for our

Dined on 04/10/2013

Dined on 04/10/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We arrived on time for our 6.30 dinner reservation and was immediately escorted to an inside table. I refused the table saying I had requested outside seating- I was told an outside table cannot be reserved and its first come first serve regardless of one's reservation. We waited at the bar for an outside table. The wait was short and reasonable. OPEN TABLE should alert those making reservations that the outside seating is unavailable for reservations.

Otherwise, the food was very good and the service excellent. We'll surely go back."

Dined on 04/10/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, hot spot

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Review 30 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Patio is the star plus great food

Dined on 04/08/2013

Dined on 04/08/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Portico is a fave for sure. We dined on the outdoor patio - a beautiful and relaxing setting. We shared a gorgeous Caprese appetizer. We ordered the salmon and the stuffed shrimp. Both were delicious, nicely presented, and accompanied by mashed potatoes and steamed veggies. The veggies were overcooked but flavorful. For dessert we ordered the cheesecake with raspberry sauce and the Italian crème brule. Both were quite good but the crème brule was the star. We then moved over to the seating area by the fireplace to enjoy the fire and listen to music. Portico could improve on the attentiveness of their serving staff. Be advised some cocktail prices can be high - $21.00 for 2 drinks."

Dined on 04/08/2013

2007

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 31 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

M Foster

Dined on 04/05/2013

Dined on 04/05/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I was a bit hesitant given some of the negative reviews I read online. However, they could not have been more wrong. We had an outstandig meal. It was moderately noisy, but it is a small place and you just have to expect it. We didn't mind a bit. The entire staff was welcoming and attentive. Our waiter, Antwan, was exceptional and really made the evening enjoyable and fun. Will most definitely be going back."

Dined on 04/05/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view

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Review 32 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My husband and I thoroughly

Dined on 04/06/2013

2012

Dined on 04/06/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"My husband and I thoroughly enjoy Portico! Love everything about the restaurant i.e. food, service and ambiance....the only thing I would suggest to enhance the experience even more is to place some area rugs in the table areas to cut down on the noise level."

Dined on 04/06/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Review 33 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always enjoyable and love

Dined on 04/06/2013

Dined on 04/06/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Always enjoyable and love the food and service"

Dined on 04/06/2013

2010

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view

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Review 34 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

They even provided valet parking

Dined on 03/31/2013

Dined on 03/31/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"They even provided valet parking on a rainy Easter Sunday! Excellent place!!"

Dined on 03/31/2013

2010

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 35 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Portico has a great reputation,

Dined on 03/31/2013

2012

Dined on 03/31/2013

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Portico has a great reputation, and we've enjoyed meals there before, but this was not as good this time. It was very loud (it is a loud restaurant though), our waiter was not always around to order, or refill drinks, and we weren't thrilled with the menu. We went during Easter Sunday, at 1:30, and were hoping to get a nice big meal to last for the day. Unfortunately, there was a brunch menu, and it was geared more towards breakfast. There were some other options, and appetizers, but we were hoping for Portico's usual menu. When we made reservations, and when they followed up with the call, nothing was mentioned of a different menu. I even checked online several times, and nothing was posted for a different Easter/Sunday brunch menu."

Dined on 03/31/2013

2012

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch

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Review 36 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

OK food. Pretty garden. More

Dined on 03/30/2013

2003

Dined on 03/30/2013

2003

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"OK food. Pretty garden. More noise than a NASCAR race."

Dined on 03/30/2013

2003

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Review 37 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food and service. It

Dined on 03/28/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Good food and service. It was quite noisy at the restaurant when we went on Thursday, 3/28."

Dined on 03/28/2013

2013

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Review 38 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food presentation was very

Dined on 03/29/2013

Dined on 03/29/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food presentation was very good and taste was excellent. Very scenic and restful place to enjoy a good Neal and good conversation."

Dined on 03/29/2013

2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, hot spot

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Review 39 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Portico is one of my favorite

Dined on 03/28/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Portico is one of my favorite lunch and dinner spots - can not wait until the weather warms to sit outside, but eating inside is great too. It is a warm, friendly place with great food! The owner was so nice to offer the cooking technique for the brussel sprouts that my 7 year old LOVES."

Dined on 03/28/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 40 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Portico is a gem and it has

2008

Dined on 03/28/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Portico is a gem and it has a beautiful setting."

Dined on 03/28/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 41 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

The sound level was horrible!!

Dined on 03/28/2013

2009

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The sound level was horrible!! This was the second time I've been here and the sound wasn't any better!! We could hardly hear each other talk...gave me a headache!! We were seated at our table for over 15 minutes with NO service...no water...no waiter! We had to go to the maitre'd and ask 'where is our server?'! Very disappointing!! I have no desire to go back!!"

Dined on 03/28/2013

2009

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Review 42 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Love the restaurant ---food

Dined on 03/27/2013

2011

Dined on 03/27/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Love the restaurant ---food and service are always good to great but hate the fact my ears ring with the noise level for hours after each departure ."

Dined on 03/27/2013

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 43 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Amazing patio dining, inside too

Dined on 03/25/2013

Dined on 03/25/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Portico really shines as an outdoor dining destination. Their patio, landscaping, and huge outdoor fireplace are stunning. I would even recommend dining outdoors on a cool evening as they have heaters as well. My group was dining on the day after it snowed so we stayed indoors. The indoor dining area is small but with a lovely intimate decor. There were several selections for nightly specials in addition to the menu offerings. All in my party of 3 enjoyed our meal selections, and our desserts were amazing. The service was good but not great. Will definitely return to Portico and hope for an outdoor evening on the next visit."

Dined on 03/25/2013

2007

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view

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Review 44 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food here was fabulous.

Dined on 03/23/2013

Dined on 03/23/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food here was fabulous. I don't think it's suitable for a quiet romantic dinner because it is very busy and loud. I had a hard time hearing our conversation at dinner. Also, the tables are very crowded and I often had people's rears resting against my table while they were being seated. A bit of a turnoff. The service was slow, but the server was very knowledgable and had a great personality. Just don't be in a hurry here. I think it would be great with a group of friends when you can be a little louder."

Dined on 03/23/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 45 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

This was our first time dining

Dined on 03/22/2013

Dined on 03/22/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was our first time dining at Portico. We really enjoyed all aspects of the meal, except for the noise level. It was REALLY loud. We could barely hear each other just over our table. I think this has to do with the small space and the lack of carpet/rugs in the room. We were looking forward to a quiet meal (after leaving our five children home with a babysitter) and my husband joked at one point that he felt like we were right at home! :) That's the only complaint we have. The food was delicious. Our server was fair. We couldn't hear him very well, be he did his job without a lot of fanfare.

We would recommend Portico, but we'd love to come back and be able to enjoy a delicious meal and be able to have a conversation."

Dined on 03/22/2013

2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 46 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food and Service but noisy

Dined on 03/16/2013

2008

Dined on 03/16/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Fantastic, but noisy. Recommend seasonal outdoor seating."

Dined on 03/16/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, hot spot

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Review 47 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

nice little quaint restaurant

Dined on 03/20/2013

Dined on 03/20/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We were happy to finally go to this wonderful quaint restaurant. The restaurant is small, but in warm weather you can sit outside on the patio overlooking the surrounding garden and the beautiful stone fireplace. Our side salads of chopped greens with goat cheese and balsamic vinegarette were large and so good we had to eat it all. The egplant had a layer of cheeses under the mozzarella that was oh so delicious! We had the flan which was not the usual sweet syrupy flan, but a lighter version that bordered on cheesecake with berries inside and out. We sat inside, but I plan to go back when it is warmer to sit outside! The only negative was that it was too loud to comforatbly hear our waiter or each other."

Dined on 03/20/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view

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Review 48 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of our new favorite restaurants

Dined on 03/16/2013

Dined on 03/16/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"One of our new favorite restaurants. Broiled Seafood, Salmon, Penne Vodka, and all their specials are excellent. Great lighting and their outdoor dining with that fireplace in the Spring and Summer is wonderful. Two issues: (1) the table all the way in the back to the right side is very cold in the winter; and (2) the guy who is at the door and seats you is in an eternal bad mood. Not sure if he's the Owner or Manager, but whoever he is, he should stay in the back room. Not the first thing you want to encounter when you're spending a lot of money for dinner. And he shouldn't be standing outside in the back of the restaurant smoking where the patrons can see him - not appetizing at all."

Dined on 03/16/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 49 for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Seattle's best

Dined on 03/15/2013