Having recently visited Portofino for a birthday dinner, I had to write you and say that this was simply one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. From the minute we arrived the Maitre'd was funny and charming, and although our table wasn't ready quite yet, the bar had enough seating and atmosphere that we didn't mind our 5 minute wait. Our server promptly acknowledged us and was able to recite the daily seafood specials while taking our drink orders. The menu was full of interesting items, so being a party of 6 we decided to try a bit of everything. The fettucine alfredo was rich and creamy without being heavy. The two veal dishes were amazing, by far the best I have ever had. The filet was enough to make any steakhouse jealous, served in a red wine sauce over roasted veggies, my mouth still waters everytime I think of it. The desserts were better than most, although my coffee was cool, the tiramisu was extravagant. I'd have to say that, perhaps, the best part of all was the price, under $200 with tax and tip for 6 people! A.K.

I just came back from a conference in Philadelphia where my associates and I had attended a business dinner at Portofino. I have to say that the food and service was outstanding. If you find yourself in Philadelphia this is one place you should not miss.

James R

My wife and I have been attending the theatre in Philadelphia for quite a few years and only just found Portofino, thanks to the Kimmel Center web site. While most restaurants with theatre crowds offer prix fix menus, we were able to choose from the regular menu here and still made it to our show with plenty of time to spare, and we received a 20% discount. I think we'll be seeing a lot more of Portofino before future performances.

Portofino is my "place to impress" when it comes to business lunches. The food is top quality and offers a great value at lunch time. The service is superior to many other local restaurants. The overall impression on clients is always fantatstic; it's my secret weapon.

My daughter chose to have her wedding rehearsal dinner at Portofino and I was most impressed by the selection of foods on their custom menu. Most weddings offer you a choice of 1 or 2 main courses, they let us choose from 6! The food was really great and even though there were over a 100 of us the service never slowed down. A big thumbs up to the staff and the management!

My favorite happy hour in all the city. I came in because of the sign offering free food during happy hour and have been coming back weekly ever since. The drink specials are really good and the free food is full sized off the menu.