Portofino Coal Fired Pizza

Honest Review: the pizza it's not the most visually appealing pie out there, however, don’t let looks fool you, because the flavor makes up for it.
I ordered the Bianche, and let me just say — this is an absolute must-try. I added Alfredo sauce, which took the flavor to the next level, giving it a rich, creamy finish that paired perfectly with the coal-fired crust. If you want to elevate it even more, toss in some onions — As for drinks, skip the sangria — it’s not their strong suit. But their spicy mango margarita? Total winner. We liked it so much we ended up ordering three. The atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming. It wasn’t crowded when we went, which made for a relaxed dining experience. The staff were friendly and attentive, rounding out a solid visit.
Final verdict: While the presentation may not impress, the food and overall vibe definitely will. Go for the Bianche, stay for the margaritas.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

We've been coming here for 8 years and no complaints, we all love the pizza, atmosphere and customers service. Good as always!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our server was amazing as usual, and food tasted great BUT they got rid of so many menu items. I use to come here multiple times a week as well as have a lot of reservations with family here but they got rid of the mozzarella sticks and focaccia bread. Those were everyone’s favorite 😭😭

Sadly we won’t be returning (unless they bring those back 🙏) and maybe add back some deserts!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

AUTO TIP DO NOT EAT HERE
Went back to portofino yesterday after years and we were tended to by the bartende I believe? He greeted us and we didn’t see him until it was time for the bill. He had gave himself 18%?!? The food was good, it was a special night out and I didn’t want to cause a scene but if he’s doing this with tables of 2 he’s probably doing this for every table WATCH OUT

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Great coal fired pizza!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome Coal Fired Pizza in Homestead. Every time I order from there I have a great experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Portofino Pizza never disappoints! The pizza is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The service is just as impressive—friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Highly recommend for anyone craving great food and warm hospitality!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

So the overall experience was very nice. Calamari was great, margarita pizza very solid. The service by our server Nick was absolutely outstanding, above and behind. They were very informative, answered all our questions, and gave great recommendations.

The one thing was that on the portofino website the menu was not updated so I had been looking forward to their amazing portofino salad. Their original one was so absolutely amazing, filled with so many toppings that balanced so well with their absolutely incredible house dressing. It made it a great meal salad, and not just a boring green leaf salad. However they apparently recently changed their menu, and the new portofino salad was completely changed, just a few toppings, and majority not the same toppings as before. As someone who truly loves a great salad at a restaurant, this use to be a great filling option. I highly recommend bringing back the old version of this with the house dressing. It was absolutely perfect.

Once again tho- even though I was slightly disappointed with them changing their iconic portofino salad, the service we received from Nick really kept it a lovely evening. And we absolutely loved them as a server.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

I've been to this place many times, and one of the main reasons was their Wednesday special for $9.99. I came in again because the website still advertised it, but the restaurant refused to honor it. Very disappointing and misleading. If you promote a deal online, customers should be able to count on it in person.

On top of that, the service was unprofessional. When I walked in, one employee was on her phone and never looked up to greet me. The other employee wasn’t welcoming either, and when I showed her that the deal was on the website, her response was, “I don’t know, lady.” Who says that to a customer?
I won't be coming back.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

We ordered through DoorDash and were very disappointed with our recent experience. The restaurant changed its menu without notifying customers, resulting in us receiving a completely different item. Their explanation was that it was the new item. Additionally, we were promised a refund that was never issued. This lack of communication and follow-through is frustrating and reflects poorly on customer service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

I used to like this place for the gluten-free option, but I think something has changed. Half of the tables were not bussed, and the server was weak. The quality of the pizza went down, too, so it’s definitely not worth it. It’s not bad, just not as good as it was.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

We have been ordering from Portafinos for years and have loved the pizza. Recently there is a serious fall off with the pizza. It seems as though they are putting waaaaaaay too much cheese on the pizza to the point where the cheese layer is twice as thick as the crust. Also, they have lessened the sauce on their pies, specifically the standard cheese pizza. They used to include a few dabs on top of the cheese like they do in Italy. Thats gone completely. All that being said, the ingredients are still fresh and flavorful. I just hope this cheese and sauce issue gets resolved.

Food: 3

Portofino has decent food, but I can’t believe there’s been a constant AC leak inside the restaurant for weeks, maybe months, and the AC itself hasn’t worked properly for at least a year. A staff member even told us some customers walk in, feel how hot it is, and turn right around and leave. If this is what customers can see, imagine what could be forming behind the scenes.

There aren’t many pizza joints around here, and we don’t want to lose this one, but the owners need to step up and fix these issues now.

Owners, do you care about this AT ALL??????????????????

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 3

The ac wasn't working

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 4

The service here is getting worse. When I call to place an order, they answer the phone but don't help me. I end up hanging up because no one assists me. When I call again, the phone rings and then hangs up. I've been trying to place an order for over 35 minutes, but the line keeps cutting out. I won't be buying from them again. Instead, I will go to Mamma Mia Pizzeria 2, which makes delicious pizza with a great service they answer the phone on point and when they answer they don’t leave you talking by yourself.

Service: 1