Honestly, this was the best meal I've ever had. Each course was interesting, well plated, and absolutely delicious. If you are looking for authentic Italian food and a true culinary experience, this is the place. Shaundra was not only friendly but also very helpful with navigating the menu. Chef Dan came out to greet us as well, which made the whole night that much more special. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risotto Fruitti Di Mare, Caesar Salad, Risotto Milanese, Tiramisu, Baked Fontina
David Jessee
Marsha and I love Portofino! This is a hidden gem in the Geist area with an Italian influence adding Chef Dan's unique creativity to each dish. Don't come here expecting standard fair American/Italian pasta with red sauce. Each dish is "dialed in" with great taste and presentation. Additionally, there is a full bar and well thought out wine list. Setting is small and intimate.Additionally we had a private party of 35 attend an amazing pre-fixed 7 course meal with wine pairings at the restaurant. Chef Dan "freestyled" his selections and absolutely knock it out of the park!! Thanks Dan!!We are foodies; you will not be disappointed! David Jessee
This restaurant has wonderful food and great ambience. It is the perfect place for a quiet, high-end experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Kimmey
Finally a restaurant that focuses on quality instead of quantity. It shows in every aspect. It starts with limited seating...there aren't people constantly coming and going around you. The service is personal and impeccable. Each course is perfectly portioned and executed. The food quality itself is extraordinary. Nothing tastes like it was made ahead of time and left in a steam table for hours... Because it isn't. Chef Daniel has created a dining experience. Amy's personal service made it all the better. Can't wait to go back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Baked Fontina
Alexa Yost
I really like the food and the employees, but I didn’t like too much the atmosphere. It’s very small, and for the price I would expect a bit more out of the ambiance. I think this place is new— they have room for improvement still.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda VanHorn
Just a wonderful place to have dinner. Atmosphere is relaxing and romantic. Great cocktails and wine, all the food we had was delicious and perfect portions. Desserts were fabulous. Try immediately!!
Ashley Khan
Excellent food. However we felt it was odd that the chef came out and greeted everyone in the restaurant except my husband and I, perhaps because we are a different race other than white Caucasian and weren’t drinking wine?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Ambia Dorsey
Always love coming here everything is perfect and delicious! The baked fontina is one of my favorite apps I’ve ever had. It’s a nice change of pace with no table turnovers and very attentive staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Baked Fontina
Joel Belyew
Awesome food and experience. Small, quiet, and unique.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaitlyn Coverstone
This place is unbelievably good. It's the kind of place where every single bite is outstanding. My husband and I shared the steamed muscles, caesar salad, quatro formaggio, shrimp and scallop risotto, rack of lamb, tiramisu, and cannoli. Portions are small enough that you get to enjoy all 5 courses, but big enough to share and sample lots of different things like we did. Every bit of it was incredible. When I'm going to spend that much on a meal, this is the kind of quality I am looking for. I'll be shouting my recommendation to anyone who will listen - you have to try this place!
Authentic (Not Americanized Italian) Throw all your preconceived notions about food out the window. This is the real deal…
Charles Edwards Jr
What do you get for a parent's birthday when they already have at least 2 of everything? You make a fond new memory. Usually my wife & I try a restaurant out before taking my parents there, but tonight was a first for all of us. I rolled the dice, prayed that it'd at least be decent, & we hit the jackpot! With a 7pm reservation we arrived & to our surprise.. we had the restaurant completely to ourselves. We had our server's undivided attention & she did an excellent job. The chef even came out & hung with us for a bit after the meal to see that everything was to our liking. Everything about this dining experience was perfect.. I'm not sure what the next occasion will be that brings us back, but I'm sure there will be one.. & I'm already looking forward to it.Vegetarian options: I didn't choose any of the vegetarian options, but the descriptions were tempting enough to make me consider them.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risotto Fruitti Di Mare, Caesar Salad, Salmon Crab Roulade, Smoked Salmon Rosette, Zabaglione Brulee, Baked Fontina
John Stevens
Yikes. This place is pretentious. Clearly the chef hasn’t spent time in anywhere besides Rome. His Italian food is authentically Italian, as much as Sbaro represents NYC style pizza. Save your money and book a ticket to NYC for a real Italian meal. To management - I’d get a new chef.
Courtney Hall
Every time we go here it is more and more impressive. Be sure to have the time to fully experience a long, relaxing dinner. Truly some of the best food being served in the Indy/Fishers area. They also have a great bar with an impressive liqueur and bourbon selection. One of our all time favorites.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelsey K.
Food was delicious and service was exceptional! Staff was very personable and chef even came out to talk to us about our meals! I will definitely be coming back.
Honestly, this was the best meal I've ever had. Each course was interesting, well plated, and absolutely delicious. If you are looking for authentic Italian food and a true culinary experience, this is the place. Shaundra was not only friendly but also very helpful with navigating the menu. Chef Dan came out to greet us as well, which made the whole night that much more special. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risotto Fruitti Di Mare, Caesar Salad, Risotto Milanese, Tiramisu, Baked Fontina
Marsha and I love Portofino! This is a hidden gem in the Geist area with an Italian influence adding Chef Dan's unique creativity to each dish. Don't come here expecting standard fair American/Italian pasta with red sauce. Each dish is "dialed in" with great taste and presentation. Additionally, there is a full bar and well thought out wine list. Setting is small and intimate.Additionally we had a private party of 35 attend an amazing pre-fixed 7 course meal with wine pairings at the restaurant. Chef Dan "freestyled" his selections and absolutely knock it out of the park!! Thanks Dan!!We are foodies; you will not be disappointed! David Jessee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beet Arugula Salad, Crab and Salmon Roulade, Baked Fontina
This restaurant has wonderful food and great ambience. It is the perfect place for a quiet, high-end experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Finally a restaurant that focuses on quality instead of quantity. It shows in every aspect. It starts with limited seating...there aren't people constantly coming and going around you. The service is personal and impeccable. Each course is perfectly portioned and executed. The food quality itself is extraordinary. Nothing tastes like it was made ahead of time and left in a steam table for hours... Because it isn't. Chef Daniel has created a dining experience. Amy's personal service made it all the better. Can't wait to go back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Baked Fontina
I really like the food and the employees, but I didn’t like too much the atmosphere. It’s very small, and for the price I would expect a bit more out of the ambiance. I think this place is new— they have room for improvement still.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just a wonderful place to have dinner. Atmosphere is relaxing and romantic. Great cocktails and wine, all the food we had was delicious and perfect portions. Desserts were fabulous. Try immediately!!
Excellent food. However we felt it was odd that the chef came out and greeted everyone in the restaurant except my husband and I, perhaps because we are a different race other than white Caucasian and weren’t drinking wine?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Always love coming here everything is perfect and delicious! The baked fontina is one of my favorite apps I’ve ever had. It’s a nice change of pace with no table turnovers and very attentive staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Baked Fontina
Awesome food and experience. Small, quiet, and unique.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is unbelievably good. It's the kind of place where every single bite is outstanding. My husband and I shared the steamed muscles, caesar salad, quatro formaggio, shrimp and scallop risotto, rack of lamb, tiramisu, and cannoli. Portions are small enough that you get to enjoy all 5 courses, but big enough to share and sample lots of different things like we did. Every bit of it was incredible. When I'm going to spend that much on a meal, this is the kind of quality I am looking for. I'll be shouting my recommendation to anyone who will listen - you have to try this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Authentic (Not Americanized Italian) Throw all your preconceived notions about food out the window. This is the real deal…
What do you get for a parent's birthday when they already have at least 2 of everything? You make a fond new memory. Usually my wife & I try a restaurant out before taking my parents there, but tonight was a first for all of us. I rolled the dice, prayed that it'd at least be decent, & we hit the jackpot! With a 7pm reservation we arrived & to our surprise.. we had the restaurant completely to ourselves. We had our server's undivided attention & she did an excellent job. The chef even came out & hung with us for a bit after the meal to see that everything was to our liking. Everything about this dining experience was perfect.. I'm not sure what the next occasion will be that brings us back, but I'm sure there will be one.. & I'm already looking forward to it.Vegetarian options: I didn't choose any of the vegetarian options, but the descriptions were tempting enough to make me consider them.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risotto Fruitti Di Mare, Caesar Salad, Salmon Crab Roulade, Smoked Salmon Rosette, Zabaglione Brulee, Baked Fontina
Yikes. This place is pretentious. Clearly the chef hasn’t spent time in anywhere besides Rome. His Italian food is authentically Italian, as much as Sbaro represents NYC style pizza. Save your money and book a ticket to NYC for a real Italian meal. To management - I’d get a new chef.
Every time we go here it is more and more impressive. Be sure to have the time to fully experience a long, relaxing dinner. Truly some of the best food being served in the Indy/Fishers area. They also have a great bar with an impressive liqueur and bourbon selection. One of our all time favorites.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was delicious and service was exceptional! Staff was very personable and chef even came out to talk to us about our meals! I will definitely be coming back.