Portofino's Italian Restaurant

We absolutely love Portofino’s Gastonia...We usually eat in their restaurant but I was recently in the Hospital and was wanting their Spaghetti so We opted for take out and they did not disappoint bc it was a huge portion of Spaghetti and stuffed Shells as well as a nice healthy salad..The food was so hot and fresh..Thank you

We did take out catering of 2 different pasta trays we to9k to a ministry site. It was so delicious, on time and made for large servings. The meatballs were especially yummy!

Food is good and servings generous. Love the homey vibe.

This place was unbelievable! The entire experience was one I will recommend and well as visit again! Great job folks!

Possibly the best pizza I have been able to find in north carolina.

Tortellini Venice (lemon) w/chicken - 9/10

NYC Pizza - 10/10
Large slices - Yes
Parking - 10/10
Vibe - 5/10
Price - 6/10
Greasy - Very
Will we go back? - Yes
Staff - Very friendly
Family friendly? Yes

Food lacked spice and was bland. I ordered Italian dressing and got some pink stuff. Really need butter, so crazy to eat dry bread. Canolli was good. Probably won't go back.

I found my El Salmone to be bland. What the heck happened to butter for the bread? I had an issue in the ladies' room. Latch for stall door scraped my arm, causing it to bleed. All I got was a sorry & a band-aid by the waiter. Nov.8, 2024

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Everything about them is amazing, their food is authentic delicious Italian food, and their customer service 100/10. Definitely recommend, the BEST.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

When we arrived at the Gastonia location, I thought I was being seated in the pizza shop. Then I turned and realized the restaurant seating was to the right; but still had the atmosphere of a pizza shop with booths and tables down the center. The lighting was much to bright. I was taken back how the wait staff were dressed; black t-shirts. My salad consisted of lettuce, two small slices from a tomato and a mound of shredded carrots. I chose blue cheese dressing; it was watered down and had NO taste. My boyfriend ordered Italian dressing for his salad. The waiter came back and said this is our house dressing; it's like Thousand Island. WAIT! WHAT? The house dressing in an Italian restaurant is like Thousand Island????? We fumbled through the salad. The bread was very good, but no butter offered. My dinner, Spaghetti Carbonara was tasty, but room temperature. My husband's dinner, Zuppe di pesce with spaghetti. That was piping hot, but the spaghetti portion was ridiculously small; I mean like maybe a half cup. We were NOT asked if we wanted dessert; the check was placed on the table and the waiter walked away.
Angrily, I took out my credit card and couldn't wait to pay the bill so I could leave this place.
TEN MINUTES LATER (YES 10 MINUTES) the waiter reappeared with the credit card receipts, my card and $6 and change in cash. He apologized for getting checks mixed up and over charged my card. He stated, they cannot do refund, so he gave me the difference in cash. I signed the merchant receipt and left the $6 and change as a tip.
Needless to say we will NEVER go back to the Gastonia Portafinos's again!!!! However, I highly recommend Portafinos's in Ayrsley Town Center in Charlotte.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Easily the worst dining experience in Gastonia. I took my family here before a movie night at Franklin Square. Took longer than it should have to seat us in any of the numerous open tables or booths, the food showed up 45 minutes later. We had an hour and a half before our movie started when we arrived and the food didn't show up until after the movie had started. They took another ridiculous amount of time to transfer the subpar food to boxes.
Needless to say, we missed our showing and my food ended up in the trash where it belonged.
DO NOT waste your time. Find a Fazolis instead.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Already looking forward to our next meal here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lasagna

The food was the best Italian food I've ever tasted. It was made with love is the best way to describe it. The staff was helpful, and friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Sauce, Lasagna, Veal Parmigiana

We stopped in for dinner after traveling all day. As soon as you walk in you can tell it’s authentic. The food and service was amazing, honestly the best I’ve had. My only complaint is that they don’t have a location in Nebraska! ;)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely the best pizza in the area. I’ve went to them all, and Portafinos is definitely the best of them all. Never been disappointed in the slightest.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5