The hostess was fantastic, celebrating a friend’s birthday. Train your staff Ordered appetizer soup and wagu steak. The mock tales were delicious. The soup which was delicious came out before the appetizer and would have carried the food score to 3 stars if not for how egregious the steak was. Lets work to that, with 4 waitstaff and 5 tables you would expect excellent attentive service and yet the only individual working seemed to be the hostess whom, through no fault of her own, had ample time to tend to refills for the table. Considering the service it is understandable why the place next door has siphoned any would be repeat customers. But the steak was under cooked, unrested, and felt as if it belonged in a Dennis which seemingly is where the kitchen staff should be. When you charge fine dining prices the bear minimum is that service is great and the line cooks can make a steak A fine dining experience would have had the steak portion on 2 plates. Only 1 steak knife. Cutting the steak was like sawing a log. Glad I paid in cash. If I was waiting for the waiter to take my cc I would still be there
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Lou Defosse
I went out with my wife, children, son and daughter in law and granddaughter for my birthday and everything was fine from appetizers through the entrees until I got my dinner. I ordered the Branzino which I was looking forward to having with the crispy skin attached but my wife made a comment about not having a fish staring at her the waiter without saying anything to me proceeded to dismantle my whole fish into just the flesh. For me he ruined my entire meal, but not wanting to ruin the night for my party I kept it to myself. Unfortunately I will never go back there for another meal.
Absolutely delicious!!!! A true italian, full of flavour, excellent service and atmosphere. Treat yourself by coming here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Theresa Boland
Great food and even better service! And BYOB to boot! Mussels were tasty and the eggplant parm was delicious! My daughter and hubby had veal and they enjoyed their dishes as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy Torrens
This is the areas top restaurant in our book! We had dinner at Portobello’s last night. The shrimp special was the hi light of the meal…so much flavor, the Branzino was delicious as usual, and their pasta with shrimp and lobster was over the top. We expected chunks of lobster, but the dish had a lobster tail, the pasta was home made with so much flavor! Would recommend an early, 430 or 5pm seating as it gets busy.
Parking: Plenty of parking out back. Wine store next to Walmart 1 block away
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef Special, Lamb Chops
Ryan Aitken
10/10. Best pasta and seafood I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta
Faith Leopold
They are very generous, bringing us out some little plates of peppers and other things while we waited. The staff make you feel very welcome and on top of it all the food was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan Nicole
My husband and I have been coming here for years and never had an issue. We went last week and the server put down our side of meatballs and we noticed all of these little tiny bugs crawling all over the table!!! My husband lifted the bowl and there had to be like 30 little bugs crawling everywhere!!!! We couldn’t believe it, we just ate those meatballs. We will NEVER be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Grant McCartney
This is the best Italian restaurant in Delco!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Faatinah “Umm Yaabaani”
Very lovely atmosphere, great food, pleasant service. Portions to price are good. My husband and I new anniversary spot.
Parking: Parking in rear
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parm, Grilled Salmon, Bruschetta Di Pomodoro
Best restaurant I have eaten at in the Philly area. The bronzino is to die for!
Roxanne Paliy
Went with family and not one meal was decent enough to be eatable , there’s no love in the food not even an ounce . I have never felt that I had to write a bad review but it was well needed. I’m beyond surprised for the 4 stars !!!!!! Honestly just completely nauseous from even trying the food
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Michael Marconi
Love it here, the food and service are amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Torrens
This is definitely my favorite restaurant! I have been a few times in 10+ years and the menu, accuracy and kind byob feature is very nice. Always pleasant and great choice for a true Italian dinner. A plus!!!
Vegetarian options: Many choices on the menu are vegetarian or can be customized to add or omit some ingredients. Some choices can be made customized for you as the restaurant seating inside is for 30 people max. All plates are made per order, nothing from a large batch.
Dietary restrictions: Anything vegetarian or special request or restrictions to your meal can definitely be achieved. Easy going people and have a good understanding of everyone.
Parking: Parking lot is in the back of the building. Plenty of spaces. Lot is attached side by side with a law office and they don’t mind an extra car or two. Reservations are typically appreciated, so it’s best to call ahead and speak to them.
Kid-friendliness: Young children are welcome like everyone else. They are always well behaved and can make simpler meals that are children appropriate
Wheelchair accessibility: Larger concrete ramp from the parking area in the back directly to the main entrance in the front. Thirty easy steps to the door.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs, Seafood Pasta, Cheesecake Slice, Tiramisu, Canolli, Grilled Salmon, Chef Special, Lamb Chops, Scaloppine Parmigiana, Bruschetta Di Pomodoro
Nancy Mullaney
Omg it was the best experience we have ever had at a restaurant. The food was superb and the service was excellent, above and beyond. A special thank you to Antonio ! We will be back .
The hostess was fantastic, celebrating a friend’s birthday. Train your staff Ordered appetizer soup and wagu steak. The mock tales were delicious. The soup which was delicious came out before the appetizer and would have carried the food score to 3 stars if not for how egregious the steak was. Lets work to that, with 4 waitstaff and 5 tables you would expect excellent attentive service and yet the only individual working seemed to be the hostess whom, through no fault of her own, had ample time to tend to refills for the table.
Considering the service it is understandable why the place next door has siphoned any would be repeat customers. But the steak was under cooked, unrested, and felt as if it belonged in a Dennis which seemingly is where the kitchen staff should be. When you charge fine dining prices the bear minimum is that service is great and the line cooks can make a steak A fine dining experience would have had the steak portion on 2 plates. Only 1 steak knife. Cutting the steak was like sawing a log. Glad I paid in cash. If I was waiting for the waiter to take my cc I would still be there
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
I went out with my wife, children, son and daughter in law and granddaughter for my birthday and everything was fine from appetizers through the entrees until I got my dinner. I ordered the Branzino which I was looking forward to having with the crispy skin attached but my wife made a comment about not having a fish staring at her the waiter without saying anything to me proceeded to dismantle my whole fish into just the flesh. For me he ruined my entire meal, but not wanting to ruin the night for my party I kept it to myself. Unfortunately I will never go back there for another meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta, Chicken Parm, Tiramisu
Absolutely delicious!!!! A true italian, full of flavour, excellent service and atmosphere.
Treat yourself by coming here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and even better service! And BYOB to boot! Mussels were tasty and the eggplant parm was delicious! My daughter and hubby had veal and they enjoyed their dishes as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the areas top restaurant in our book! We had dinner at Portobello’s last night. The shrimp special was the hi light of the meal…so much flavor, the Branzino was delicious as usual, and their pasta with shrimp and lobster was over the top. We expected chunks of lobster, but the dish had a lobster tail, the pasta was home made with so much flavor! Would recommend an early, 430 or 5pm seating as it gets busy.
Parking: Plenty of parking out back. Wine store next to Walmart 1 block away
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef Special, Lamb Chops
10/10. Best pasta and seafood I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta
They are very generous, bringing us out some little plates of peppers and other things while we waited. The staff make you feel very welcome and on top of it all the food was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I have been coming here for years and never had an issue. We went last week and the server put down our side of meatballs and we noticed all of these little tiny bugs crawling all over the table!!! My husband lifted the bowl and there had to be like 30 little bugs crawling everywhere!!!! We couldn’t believe it, we just ate those meatballs. We will NEVER be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
This is the best Italian restaurant in Delco!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very lovely atmosphere, great food, pleasant service. Portions to price are good. My husband and I new anniversary spot.
Parking: Parking in rear
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parm, Grilled Salmon, Bruschetta Di Pomodoro
Restaurantji Recommends
Best restaurant I have eaten at in the Philly area. The bronzino is to die for!
Went with family and not one meal was decent enough to be eatable , there’s no love in the food not even an ounce . I have never felt that I had to write a bad review but it was well needed. I’m beyond surprised for the 4 stars !!!!!! Honestly just completely nauseous from even trying the food
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Love it here, the food and service are amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is definitely my favorite restaurant! I have been a few times in 10+ years and the menu, accuracy and kind byob feature is very nice. Always pleasant and great choice for a true Italian dinner. A plus!!!
Vegetarian options: Many choices on the menu are vegetarian or can be customized to add or omit some ingredients. Some choices can be made customized for you as the restaurant seating inside is for 30 people max. All plates are made per order, nothing from a large batch.
Dietary restrictions: Anything vegetarian or special request or restrictions to your meal can definitely be achieved. Easy going people and have a good understanding of everyone.
Parking: Parking lot is in the back of the building. Plenty of spaces. Lot is attached side by side with a law office and they don’t mind an extra car or two. Reservations are typically appreciated, so it’s best to call ahead and speak to them.
Kid-friendliness: Young children are welcome like everyone else. They are always well behaved and can make simpler meals that are children appropriate
Wheelchair accessibility: Larger concrete ramp from the parking area in the back directly to the main entrance in the front. Thirty easy steps to the door.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs, Seafood Pasta, Cheesecake Slice, Tiramisu, Canolli, Grilled Salmon, Chef Special, Lamb Chops, Scaloppine Parmigiana, Bruschetta Di Pomodoro
Omg it was the best experience we have ever had at a restaurant. The food was superb and the service was excellent, above and beyond. A special thank you to Antonio ! We will be back .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta
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