Portico Restaurant
$$ • Italian, Vegetarian
Hours:
12506 River Rd, Richmond
(804) 784-4800
About Portico Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Portico Restaurant Reviews
KEY POINTS
Beautiful location, facility and grounds
Average over priced food
Horrendous service
MY EXPERIENCE
I am unsure where to start. I had wanted to bring my wife to Portico for several years, but never found the time. So on Friday July 10, 2026 I decided we would try them out for lunch first, before committing to dinner. So off we went with a well behaved 3 year old and 5 year old.
They were busier than I expected for a lunch time and only...read full review
First time eating here. The decor and ambiance was great. The vibe was good. Our waitress Kelly was awesome. The food was DELICIOUS & portions were hearty! There is outdoor dining with heat lamps and fireplace. We ate inside and got to watch the bartender work his magic. The drinks were delish too! Overall, this little gem is too good to miss!
Portico is perfect for every occasion! Every dish served is perfect as well. Perfection at its finest.
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 4:30 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 2PM 4:30 - 9PM |
| Friday | 4:30 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Saturday | 4:30 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 2PM 4:30 - 9PM |
Portico Restaurant offers exceptional dining experiences with delicious cocktails, appetizers, and meals. The staff is accommodating, providing great service both indoors and outdoors. Specialties like artichoke heart appetizer, seafood crepes, veal pacatta, lemon cake, and gelati are all delicious. Guests can enjoy outdoor dining with professional and personable servers. Recently, guests have praised the friendly and attentive service, as well as the delicious food, including chicken salad, caprese salad, and a caprese sandwich with mushroom soup. The outdoor patio provides a beautiful setting for brunch or lunch, with great weather enhancing the experience. The food is described as moist and juicy, with some mentioning the lemoncello creme cake for dessert as the perfect finish. Portico Restaurant delivers wonderful meals and consistently impresses guests with its exceptional dining experience.