Lovely, homey, comfortable, unpretentious. We enjoyed the low-key vibe and the servers' knowledge about pairings with each of our meals, as well as a single bottle that would work for everyone to enjoy together. I adore cheese plates and order them often. This is the first time I've had one plated this way, and I'm changed forever! Why every establishment doesn't present the cheeses this way, I don't know! ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta
Water
i have changed my mind and since love this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
william ruland
Our waitress is delightful. The menu is very limited, essentially a happy hour menu. Even the choice of cocktails is limited.The dry ravioli didn’t have much taste and was disappointing. The salad and meatballs weren’t particularly good. The bill was steep in view of the size of our order. We skipped desert and left quickly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Rebecca Chaulet
OMG PORTELLAS needs to get some different management or different food servers. The last two times we’ve been here, the service was mediocre at best, food was decent, but took 45 minutes to get a salad the first time and the second time we came. It took almost an hour to get a charcuterie board that shouldn’t have taken more than a few minutes. Once we got the food, we were never checked on again, and not asked if we wanted anything else or how the food was or anything. The restaurant wasn’t even busy and the server/manager only had a couple of tables.We ordered two drinks with just well vodka, not even premium vodka and it was $34 for two drinks. I know prices have gone up everywhere in the world but seriously?? I was in the food service industry for 25 years, so believe me, I know how it should play out.We are a group that gets together occasionally, and we are very friendly and extremely good tippers. Just looking for a great time together with great food and good food service Does anyone there know how to “read the room”? UGGGGGGGSuch a disappointment because the location and the atmosphere is very charming, but everything else needs a major improvement!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
stephen553
The very attentive friendly service pushes this up to a four-star rating. food menu is interesting, fresh and good and a wonderful break after too much Pub grub around town. To keep prices moderate wines by the glass had a fair number of duds according to online ratings plus one or two we tasted if you're a wine snob like us. If you're not picky or enjoy simple fruity wine you might not notice. But the daily special by the glass Carmenere was quite good so we stuck with that. Bottle prices were very fair with modest number but well varied choices. Sparrow bakery is adjacent if craving ocean rolls.
T G
Great food! Great staff! Great wine! We love Portello!
Sarah S
Been here numerous times over the years but the last 2 times had the same server Alexis whom I haven’t had before (apparently a manger). I do work in the service industry and understand being busy so figured she was busy first time during happy hour and didn’t pay any mind to having super attentive service. Second time sat outside with a friend and our boyfriends who brought food from across the street, told us it was against the law to eat food on patio from another place so they went to parking lot to finish up. We ordered a bottle of wine and didn’t have much interaction through the dinner (waited 30 min for Cesar salad)….. still not a big deal… bill comes and she charges a 20% gratuity.. mind you we were 4 people.. I ask about the charge and she says bringing food from across street is considered rude and she’s a manager so can decide who she adds gratuity to? Have never experienced service like this and when mentioning this told us “good” and to not return. Super discouraging because I live across the street and have a friends who works at the restaurant next door and have always enjoyed coming here. Wish there would have been more dialogue and understanding but the server threatened to call the police for us questioning the gratuity she added on. Will not be returning even though have frequented for years.
Tawnya Denny
Excellent service, delicious inventive menu items, gorgeous, wide selection of wines. We enjoyed sparkling & rose, which were both exactly what we wanted on a Saturday afternoon!
ryan coopee
Came in Tuesday night 10/18 and sat at the bar. I love this place! Great wine list & atmosphere. The tomato basil soup is so good!! will be back.
Cheryl Hadley
Monday is $5/glass wine list! Excellent offerings for happy hour menu, dinner. They have gluten free options. Staff knowledgable regarding wines.
Great value and quality of food and wine selection
Sarah Smith
My favorite restaurant in Bend. Love the wine selection and the food is so yummy and reasonably priced
Blayze
The service and food was amazing. We were greeted immediately upon walking in and quickly seated by the friendly hostess. I was surprised how quickly they brought out our food and drinks on a busy Friday evening. The food was also superb. The mediterranean panini was paired well with the delicious sweet olives. Overall I really enjoyed the experience and I will definitely be back. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Pep Zamboni
My lady and I went there, greeted by the hostess, we sat on the couch, no menus no water, a bit later asked to move to a table, still no service no explanation why asked to move, absolutely no hospitality or customer service whatsoever, felt completely disrespected, we are both in the business and that's not how you work in Bend!! We came to flight and exact opposite, very nice super awesome, NWX is still in Bend!! You should work on that a lot!! I can't give zero stars but I definitely would, so disrespectful
Tawnya Feldman
Excellent service, delicious inventive menu items, gorgeous, wide selection of wines. We enjoyed sparkling & rose, which were both exactly what we wanted on a Saturday afternoon!
Lovely, homey, comfortable, unpretentious. We enjoyed the low-key vibe and the servers' knowledge about pairings with each of our meals, as well as a single bottle that would work for everyone to enjoy together. I adore cheese plates and order them often. This is the first time I've had one plated this way, and I'm changed forever! Why every establishment doesn't present the cheeses this way, I don't know! ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta
i have changed my mind and since love this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our waitress is delightful. The menu is very limited, essentially a happy hour menu. Even the choice of cocktails is limited.The dry ravioli didn’t have much taste and was disappointing. The salad and meatballs weren’t particularly good. The bill was steep in view of the size of our order. We skipped desert and left quickly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
OMG PORTELLAS needs to get some different management or different food servers. The last two times we’ve been here, the service was mediocre at best, food was decent, but took 45 minutes to get a salad the first time and the second time we came. It took almost an hour to get a charcuterie board that shouldn’t have taken more than a few minutes. Once we got the food, we were never checked on again, and not asked if we wanted anything else or how the food was or anything. The restaurant wasn’t even busy and the server/manager only had a couple of tables.We ordered two drinks with just well vodka, not even premium vodka and it was $34 for two drinks. I know prices have gone up everywhere in the world but seriously?? I was in the food service industry for 25 years, so believe me, I know how it should play out.We are a group that gets together occasionally, and we are very friendly and extremely good tippers. Just looking for a great time together with great food and good food service Does anyone there know how to “read the room”? UGGGGGGGSuch a disappointment because the location and the atmosphere is very charming, but everything else needs a major improvement!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
The very attentive friendly service pushes this up to a four-star rating. food menu is interesting, fresh and good and a wonderful break after too much Pub grub around town. To keep prices moderate wines by the glass had a fair number of duds according to online ratings plus one or two we tasted if you're a wine snob like us. If you're not picky or enjoy simple fruity wine you might not notice. But the daily special by the glass Carmenere was quite good so we stuck with that. Bottle prices were very fair with modest number but well varied choices. Sparrow bakery is adjacent if craving ocean rolls.
Great food! Great staff! Great wine! We love Portello!
Been here numerous times over the years but the last 2 times had the same server Alexis whom I haven’t had before (apparently a manger). I do work in the service industry and understand being busy so figured she was busy first time during happy hour and didn’t pay any mind to having super attentive service. Second time sat outside with a friend and our boyfriends who brought food from across the street, told us it was against the law to eat food on patio from another place so they went to parking lot to finish up. We ordered a bottle of wine and didn’t have much interaction through the dinner (waited 30 min for Cesar salad)….. still not a big deal… bill comes and she charges a 20% gratuity.. mind you we were 4 people.. I ask about the charge and she says bringing food from across street is considered rude and she’s a manager so can decide who she adds gratuity to? Have never experienced service like this and when mentioning this told us “good” and to not return. Super discouraging because I live across the street and have a friends who works at the restaurant next door and have always enjoyed coming here. Wish there would have been more dialogue and understanding but the server threatened to call the police for us questioning the gratuity she added on. Will not be returning even though have frequented for years.
Excellent service, delicious inventive menu items, gorgeous, wide selection of wines. We enjoyed sparkling & rose, which were both exactly what we wanted on a Saturday afternoon!
Came in Tuesday night 10/18 and sat at the bar. I love this place! Great wine list & atmosphere. The tomato basil soup is so good!! will be back.
Monday is $5/glass wine list! Excellent offerings for happy hour menu, dinner. They have gluten free options. Staff knowledgable regarding wines.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great value and quality of food and wine selection
My favorite restaurant in Bend. Love the wine selection and the food is so yummy and reasonably priced
The service and food was amazing. We were greeted immediately upon walking in and quickly seated by the friendly hostess. I was surprised how quickly they brought out our food and drinks on a busy Friday evening. The food was also superb. The mediterranean panini was paired well with the delicious sweet olives. Overall I really enjoyed the experience and I will definitely be back. I would recommend this place to anyone.
My lady and I went there, greeted by the hostess, we sat on the couch, no menus no water, a bit later asked to move to a table, still no service no explanation why asked to move, absolutely no hospitality or customer service whatsoever, felt completely disrespected, we are both in the business and that's not how you work in Bend!! We came to flight and exact opposite, very nice super awesome, NWX is still in Bend!! You should work on that a lot!! I can't give zero stars but I definitely would, so disrespectful
Excellent service, delicious inventive menu items, gorgeous, wide selection of wines. We enjoyed sparkling & rose, which were both exactly what we wanted on a Saturday afternoon!