I went into this restaurant to have dinner. The older gentleman seating guests clearly cared absolutely nothing about customer service or customer satisfaction. I wanted to sit at a table of my choice, knowing that I would be doing some work on my mobile device while finishing up dinner. I requested to be seated a a small table located approximately midway through the restaurant. He stated “No, that’s not gonna work, we are gonna get busy.” After much debate, he sat me at a table of his choice. That was okay. The waitress came as quickly as she could, was super nice and personable. I HAD ALREADY DECIDED THAT I WAS GOING TO GIFT HER AN ENORMOUS TIP. When a booth suddenly became available I asked her if I could sit at a booth that became empty, she said “of course, let me get someone to clean it for you.” I went to the booth, the same older gentleman came barging over (with everyone watching) saying “Ma’am that’s not gonna work, I have a 4-top!” I politely stated “I’ll just leave” and politely left the restaurant. It’s too bad that his had to happen due to his lack of care for customer service, which is so very important these days. Your thoughts?
Service: 1
Kat Reed
This was my first time ordering Take out from this restaurant. The staff were extremely pleasant and the food was delicious.
Evan Pasqua
Very good Italian takeout place, although you can dine there as well. I am from New York City and come down to visit family. We always get takeout from here and we are all always very satisfied, which says a lot about being New Yorkers eating Italian/pizza in Florida. ;-) Their salads are great too, the Mediterranean is our favorite.
Brad Welch
The meat lasagna, chicken Parmesan and warm homemade bread was served quickly, piping hot, scrumptious and with a warm smile.
Horrible. Walked in with the wife. They sat us down 15 min later nothing no service no waitress. Nothing. Bad. First impression will never come to this place
Service: 1
Boomer Zielinski
This is a great little mom and pop Italian spot in South St. Pete, a true gem to have in the area. The pizza here is one of the best around and worth the drive from anywhere in St. Pete. Every time I’ve eaten here the foods been really good, you can tell the crew takes pride in their work ??
Lisa Mayer
Found this cozy little restaarant and stopped fo a bowl of soup on this cold winter's day. They are very friendly, the food is real good and reasonable prices. I walked here from Maximo Moorings after my Open House. What a treat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alida Quinones
Italian restaurant. Shrimp parmigiana was absolutely delicious. Waitress was good and automosphere is very inviting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tito Reyes
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Special
Deb Gordon
The lasagna was so good you get a good amount and the salad the bread was awesome.
Went for a special event for a first-time visit for me. Ordered the special Sweet Heat Brun Rub chicken, potatoes, and carrots. The jalapeño candied carrots were amazing, as were the potatoes and chicken! Also had a salad and corn chowder. Family loved the stuffed mushrooms that were also on the special menu along with the Figgs-Sanders Fettucine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carol Ann Gratta
A wonderful place to eat. Great service and good Italian food. The vodka and Alfredo sauces are exceptional. Our server was so attentive, and the keyboard player made the experience perfect. Taramasu was yummy.
Portofino's is high-quality, delicious Italian food. The restuarant has a wonderful atmosphere; they had a very talented pianist playing Christmas music. It was a lovely night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jared Gasper
They have very good Italian food. Their garlic knots are the reason I go here every time I'm in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Pinky L.
What a great neighborhood Italian Restaurant. The owners helped our ladies club with a fun pizza making lunch event. Everyone had a fun time and the lunch was delicious.
I went into this restaurant to have dinner. The older gentleman seating guests clearly cared absolutely nothing about customer service or customer satisfaction. I wanted to sit at a table of my choice, knowing that I would be doing some work on my mobile device while finishing up dinner. I requested to be seated a a small table located approximately midway through the restaurant. He stated “No, that’s not gonna work, we are gonna get busy.” After much debate, he sat me at a table of his choice. That was okay. The waitress came as quickly as she could, was super nice and personable. I HAD ALREADY DECIDED THAT I WAS GOING TO GIFT HER AN ENORMOUS TIP. When a booth suddenly became available I asked her if I could sit at a booth that became empty, she said “of course, let me get someone to clean it for you.” I went to the booth, the same older gentleman came barging over (with everyone watching) saying “Ma’am that’s not gonna work, I have a 4-top!” I politely stated “I’ll just leave” and politely left the restaurant. It’s too bad that his had to happen due to his lack of care for customer service, which is so very important these days. Your thoughts?
Service: 1
This was my first time ordering Take out from this restaurant. The staff were extremely pleasant and the food was delicious.
Very good Italian takeout place, although you can dine there as well. I am from New York City and come down to visit family. We always get takeout from here and we are all always very satisfied, which says a lot about being New Yorkers eating Italian/pizza in Florida. ;-) Their salads are great too, the Mediterranean is our favorite.
The meat lasagna, chicken Parmesan and warm homemade bread was served quickly, piping hot, scrumptious and with a warm smile.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parm, Sauce, Marinara Sauce
Horrible. Walked in with the wife. They sat us down 15 min later nothing no service no waitress. Nothing. Bad. First impression will never come to this place
Service: 1
This is a great little mom and pop Italian spot in South St. Pete, a true gem to have in the area. The pizza here is one of the best around and worth the drive from anywhere in St. Pete. Every time I’ve eaten here the foods been really good, you can tell the crew takes pride in their work ??
Found this cozy little restaarant and stopped fo a bowl of soup on this cold winter's day. They are very friendly, the food is real good and reasonable prices. I walked here from Maximo Moorings after my Open House. What a treat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Italian restaurant. Shrimp parmigiana was absolutely delicious. Waitress was good and automosphere is very inviting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Special
The lasagna was so good you get a good amount and the salad the bread was awesome.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Went for a special event for a first-time visit for me. Ordered the special Sweet Heat Brun Rub chicken, potatoes, and carrots. The jalapeño candied carrots were amazing, as were the potatoes and chicken! Also had a salad and corn chowder. Family loved the stuffed mushrooms that were also on the special menu along with the Figgs-Sanders Fettucine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A wonderful place to eat. Great service and good Italian food. The vodka and Alfredo sauces are exceptional. Our server was so attentive, and the keyboard player made the experience perfect. Taramasu was yummy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Antipasto Salad, Dressing, Alfredo
Portofino's is high-quality, delicious Italian food. The restuarant has a wonderful atmosphere; they had a very talented pianist playing Christmas music. It was a lovely night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They have very good Italian food. Their garlic knots are the reason I go here every time I'm in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
What a great neighborhood Italian Restaurant. The owners helped our ladies club with a fun pizza making lunch event. Everyone had a fun time and the lunch was delicious.