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1227 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107 39.949 -75.1614

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Neighborhoods: Center City, Center City East

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What People Are Saying About Portofino

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Upscale Theatre District restaurant serves large portions of lasagna, rack of lamb, fried calamari, spinach ravioli and sauteed shellfish.

1 Star Rating: Poor

05/29/09

35 years of excellence

by Whatsherface682

Celebrating 35 years is a remarkable milestone for this pitiful restaurant, as innocent and ignorant dinners must be their sole means of income.

The place charges above what it promises to offer. The menu looks like a deli menu. Yet simple wine of 2008 is 10$ a glass. Crab cakes weren't real. They microwave frozen stuff, including mashed potatoes. Grilled stuff is served cold because they were made earlier. Waiters were oblivious and far from sweet or helpful. On Saturday night they can hardly fill up half of their tables. Their life is running out. And, for one, am not surprised. Waste of money, time and mood. Stay away!

  • Pros: location
  • Cons: horrible food, ridiculous interior design,unreasonably pricy
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/12/08

Amazing food!!

by jetsetter28

For many years I have been dining out on weekends and somehow missed this spot. I can?t believe the quality of the food great service and unbeatable price. The location is convenient and parking is discounted. I couldn?t ask for more, this is my new favorite restaurant in town.

  • Pros: Food and Price
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/11/08

SIMPLY PUT - THE BEST!!!

by chrisjimd

I have dined in Center City for many, many years but I have never before felt the need to write a review of any other establishment. If you're looking for quality, comfort, attentive service and the best food in town - IT'S PORTOFINO'S. Sorry that we didn't get to see Ralph (character that he is). Robert is the most graceous maitre'd who took the time to occasionally stop by our table to make sure we were well taken care of. Glen is attentive, polite and a waiter who makes sure that your meal is not just food on the table but a dining experience. The presentation was paced perfectly so that we felt relaxed rather than rushed and the fried calamari and the salmon is to die for.

I could write an epiphany, but simply put, Portofino is the best of the best.

  • Pros: Best food, best service, best ambiance, convenient location, parking
  • Cons: none

The Details on Portofino

The Extras:

Make online reservations for your next visit.

Happy Hour:

Enjoy free appetizers off the regular menu after you order two drinks at the bar or in the patio, every Sunday through Thursday, from 4pm-8pm.

Category:

Restaurants, Catering

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Italian

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