Portofino

Despite the restaurant being full and crowded, an intimate and comfortable atmosphere was maintained. The new waitress worked closely with the experienced one; both were polite and precise in their approach. Water requests were fulfilled without delays — our water pitcher was refilled many times. We arrived with eight people to celebrate a birthday and received a spacious table and well-organized menus. The food came out very quickly right after ordering, even as the place continued filling up. We ordered numerous dishes, all of which proved exceptionally fresh. The salads were crisp and refreshing, and the pastas were cooked perfectly. If there was one dish that impressed us less, it was the arancini — a nice dish but somewhat lacking in intensity. Portion sizes are good and even generous. In honor of the bride serving in Venus platoon, we ordered a cocktail with the same name and enjoyed it greatly. Overall, a very pleasant experience!

We came to celebrate a birthday - our first visit to this restaurant. Service was problematic, so I had to lower the rating. Initially it went well: dishes arrived on time and the table was well-prepared thanks to advance reservation. But after we finished and ordered dessert, the plates weren't cleared despite multiple requests. They were only removed when dessert arrived, and spoons were delayed until we reminded them. Water also came late. I mentioned it was a birthday celebration but received no complimentary gesture as is sometimes customary - perhaps petty, but disappointing. They did provide a liqueur as requested. Overall, the service experience is flawed and needs improvement. The ambiance was pleasant with dimmed lighting. Food was excellent: classic pizza with olives, delicious caprese salad, excellent linguine with pesto and mozzarella balls, outstanding sea bass with gnocchi, and a satisfying eggplant dish. Portions were generous. Birthday dessert - waffle with melted chocolate, two ice cream scoops and whipped cream - was tasty though with slight off-flavors in the ice cream.

The dishes were delicious and the service was excellent, and the space itself is beautiful! I booked the place for a private event — and the event was a great success. We loved it very much!!

We celebrated our daughter's birthday dining outside. The outdoor area was pleasant, though somewhat crowded, and the restaurant was quite busy. We faced service challenges: waiters weren't sufficiently available and several requests went unanswered. However, the staff was friendly and well-intentioned, just not very focused. The culinary experience stood out positively - dishes were delicious and beautifully presented, with excellent desserts. We received a small compensation for the inconvenience. Overall we enjoyed ourselves, but there's room for improvement in service quality.