Out in Roswell where the stories lean extraterrestrial and expectations can get a little... out…read morethere you find yourself at Portofino Italian Restaurant, chasing something far more grounded: a proper Italian meal. And this place delivers with a quiet kind of confidence. The pizza? A well-balanced composition crust with just the right snap, sauce that doesn't overreach, and toppings that know their role. The pasta leans into comfort, rich without being overbearing, the kind of dish that doesn't need reinvention to win you over. It's familiar but executed with care. Inside, the space is clean, composed, and inviting. Nothing flashy, nothing forced just a setting that lets the food do the talking. Service follows that same rhythm: attentive, smooth, and effortless. In a town known for the unusual, this is a reminder that sometimes the best experiences are the ones that don't try too hard. A solid pick. A refined pause. And when you're in Roswell, that's more than enough.

I wanted so badly to love Portofino Italian Restaurant in Roswell, NM, but it fell short for me for…read morefour main reasons. My oldest daughter and I were quickly seated on April 16, 2026, for lunch before her doctor's appointment. 1) the wait staff was short-handed and did NOT work efficiently. They took a long while to get requested items to us. 2) the food lacked flavor particularly with my eggplant parmigiana ($9.95 on lunch specials!). 3) the tea was exceedingly cloudy and did not taste good. 4) we were there for nearly an hour before our check was brought and did not get to try dessert! But this was an affordable restaurant that serves beer and wine. They offered excellent table bread - my daughter wouldn't stop pigging out on it. Lol. The lunch specials were a good deal. I liked their pasta e fagioli soup. Not my favorite since the pasta was so incredibly mushy, but still good. There are other places I want to dine at before trying this place out again, but I will return someday.

Just discovered this place thanks to Yelp. It's pricey ($120+ for 2 adults, 2 kids) but portions…read moreare huge. You can easily make another meal from leftovers. Kids really liked the bacon, chicken, ranch pizza. My HUGE calzone was just ok--"toppings" inside were barely warm and the garlic salt sprinkled on top was strong. Hubby liked his Stromboli and ate most of it. Both came with side of marinara sauce. Smallest sides of Ken's ranch dressing are $1.50 extra, FYI. Would eat here again but will try something else

Pizza was good, good crust, but the cheese was salty. We ordered online for pick up. It was quick…read moreand ready when we got there.

Coming into town we wanted to try the best local pizza place. We saw good reviews here and asked a…read morefew locals and they agreed that they had good pizza so we headed to try them out. The staff here it's super friendly and helpful. The pizza choices and salads sounded really good. We opted for the 505 (pepperoni with green chili) pizza and a ranch salad. Both were delicious and prices were really good and we had a lot of leftovers to take home of both. I can say enough about the staff here all of the ladies and gentlemen we're working hard and smiling at the same time which is rare and appreciated! Thanks for the great pizza and service!

This was my first visit to Dion's in Roswell. My daughter brought me here for dinner while I was in…read moretown visiting from California. Now before you roll your eyes... yes, I'm from Cali... and yes I know more about pizza than anybody else... just kidding... kinda. The place looked real clean inside and the staff was super friendly. Everyone seemed in a good mood and the vibe was laid back... which I appreciate. We got a medium "Special" and a large pepperoni. The special had green chile, mushrooms, black olives and pepperoni. Not gonna lie... it hit the spot. Cheese was gooey, toppings were solid and everything came out hot. The large pepperoni was decent too... but I felt like it needed a little something extra. Maybe a pinch of black pepper or some kind of spice to wake it up a bit. Just felt like it was playing it safe. Now the crust... that's the only real downside. It wasn't bad... just a little tougher than I prefer. I like a crust that fights back a little... not one that wins the fight. Their Dion's ranch though... that stuff deserves its own review. If you like ranch you're gonna wanna dip everything in it... including your keys. It's that good. All in all this was a good experience. I'd come back again. No major complaints. Good food. Good service. Good vibes. I think most folks will enjoy it even more than I did. --Kevin from Cali... pizza snob in recovery

We ordered twice in two days! It's so clear the chefs put love, care, & individual attention to…read moreevery pizza they create. Partner got the Philly cheesesteak Pizza....a speciality here, considering they do pizzas & cheesesteaks I got the Margarita. One of the best simple pizzas I've ever had! + they add ricotta, which is totally the way :) It's not everyday you get a pizza and say, "Dang I can't wait to eat that CRUST!" But we did! Because dang that crust is perfect and delectable. Awesome fresh cheeses, fresh veggies, perfectly cooked meats. We love it and we'll be back. Expansive menu, lovingly made food, + tons of options for me as a vegetarian

The place has a solid locally owned Ma and Pa vibe. Ordered a Cuban Sandwich and a Philly Cheese…read moreSteak Sandwich. A coworker and I split them and had half of each. She stated she didn't know which she liked more. I agree that both were very good but I liked the Philly better. I will definitely eat there again.

I always enjoy Pasta Cafe. It's just a few blocks away for me - so I enjoy the pleasant stroll. The…read morebar staff and managers are so friendly. When I sit at the bar I can always find some friendly conversation. I enjoy the manicotti the best. But also pizza and most dishes. Drinks are great, beer is cold and now they have Guinness on tap! Friendly people and staff is at the top of my list!

Two Foodies from Houston on a Roswell, New Mexico winter break road trip…read more On our first night, we decided to explore Italian food so we picked Pasta Cafe located near our hotel. The outside and inside are well maintained and have an Italian style. Ideal place for date night. Wait staff and hostess were both professional and friendly. Our waitress had an amazing personality and helped us pick two dishes. Bread basket was brought to the table. As a bread lover, I was not too happy with the quality and baking style of the bread. We ordered Lobster Ravioli and Chicken Piccata. While the dishes were not seasoned to what I am accustomed to, they did the trick for two hungry tourists. As always, I encourage you to try it for yourself when you find yourself in Roswell, NM.

We had a good experience here. From the girl that sat us down to our waiter (Chris). They were all…read morereally nice. The food was good. We got the onion rings (huge amount) & the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes. Not many people there but we got there early. Inside was clean and really cool! Will definitely go back!

Farley's Bland Food, Misery, & Pub…read more Me and my girlfancé came here during vacation expecting a possible Roswell hidden gem. Well, i hope it stays hidden. NO gems in sight here. Ew. The service took incredibly long even though it was very slow. Not terrible, me and my girlfancé can excuse it. But the food was wayyyy below par. My girlfancé ordered a pizza. it was flimsy, burnt, too salty, and it was the best thing we ordered. My fajita chicken was burnt on the bottom of every piece. Our chips and salsa / cheese were ABYSMAL. Gas station chips are much crispier, the salsa wqs like water + tomato paste, the cheese was thicker and dark yellow, worse than cheapy movie nacho cheese. Overalll, me and girlfancé warn you - Farleys Food Fun & Pub may have some nice merch with ufos on it, but yummylicuous food is an ALIEN to concept to this establishment.

Just passing thru Roswell & grabbed us a few delicious cold drinks great service! I highly…read morerecommend stopping by if your thirsty

This as mentioned in past reviews is another Road Trip Regular! Not Only for the Great Cup of Java!…read moreBut for THE RIDICULOUSLY SAVORY HOMEMADE JERKY!!! So many options it's insane. Stop in & Check them out. I know you will leave with at least 3 different flavors, lol!

Absolutely ridiculous!!! Stopped in Roswell passing through. Ordered delivery 10:14. Said it would…read morebe 35 minutes. Only to not get order or refund. 2 small kids hungry. Shame on you!!!

Typical Papa John's. Stopped here to grab some lunch and continue in our way home. Quick service,…read morenice folks working the front desk...good customer service. Restaurant is clean, and one of a few Papa John's with plenty of indoor seating. Cute drawings of aliens on the windows, of course, we're in Roswell, so it's a good attractor, but still...nice touch. :)

The pizza here he's usually very good but it also depends on who makes it. There's one manager who…read moredoesn't know how to cut pizza and never puts the garlic butter on the crust. The owner, he will forget to put toppings on your food - especially sandwiches that get a sauce after the oven. The new people they're hiring, I don't think they're training right, as they seem to have issues with both making pizza and hygiene. I suppose they're hiding issue can come from following the manager who doesn't know how to cut a pizza, he is one of several I call pockets there because he always has a hand in a pocket while walking around. The restaurant itself has never been overly clean but with watching some of the people working there, their food prep area is so dirty it's not even funny with how many surfaces get touched after somebody wipes their face with their hand. I realised, I can't order unless I'm already there to see who's working, it's frustrating.

The pizza was under cooked, ordered extra pepperoni and no, and it was barely sliced…read more The service was good and fast (maybe why the pizza was undercooked) . This place has been slipping in quality so it will be some time before I order from here again.