This little shop caught my eye and it reminded me a bit of some of the cute boutiques that I would…read morefrequent in North America. They had some nice Italian made items but the suede bag was around 275 euros (around $310 us dollars, tax included) and the clothes were unfortunately made for Italian women meaning not as "Americanly" sized. While there were still things I could wear, nothing really caught my fancy (that fit!) until I tried the Italian leather heel platform clogs. The clogs were unique and beautiful, and since I learned that's all I could wear for heels on these cobbly, uneven streets I just had to buy a pair. The earrings had an artisanal quality that were slightly unique so I had to buy a pair of those, too. The entire purchase was around 100 euros or $110 US dollars which seemed a bit pricey considering these type of shoes would be on a better sale in the US this time of year. But would I find the same Italian quality at home? I think not. Unfortunately for me, as soon as I left the shop I realized how much the clogs hurt the balls of my feet. I wanted to return them but since it wasn't exactly Nordstrom I decided to suck it up and wear them. The sales lady was really kind, and I knew they had a shop in Milan, the one major Italian city I purposely avoided since time is of the essence. In the end, the shop didn't have too much to offer for me, but I was happy that I found such a cute boutique right by my hotel, and I hope that I can enjoy my purchases for years to come!

I was gifted with a pair of beautiful comfy Italian shoes while on a trip to portofino. The staff…read morewas very friendly even though I don't speak Italian and it was very cool being in an Italian shoe store!!!

Came here to shop a few times during our 8-night stay in town. We've known the shop from other…read morevisits before. It's a mid-sized shop with everything you might need. Good wine selection, fruits and veggies. Also fresh fish, seafood and meat counter. We bought some nice Bottarga, lots of canned tuna and anchovies. Seafood broth. Fresh chicken and beef. Veggies and salad. Some milk and soda. Also needed a cookie box - and found it here. Quality was good, prices are fair. You pay at the cashier (cash or card) or you can you the convenient self-checkout. Accepts even small coins or also cards. The shop might look a bit dark and dated inside, but it was a good shopping experience and we've found everything we've needed.

Just a regular grocery with long lines. When I found my 150 ml of "Anna" water that tasted like…read moreDasani or Aquafina, I was so relieved. It's the one with the baby in the circle if you happen to be a water snob like me. It's a challenge to find decent tasting bottled water throughout Italy. So much of the bottled water tastes odd, even if the tap water is fine to drink. I was told by a reliable American that the best water thus far had been in Firenze, and the worst was in Venezia. At any rate, it's better than SoCal water which I won't touch. I can't help it that I was always spoiled with good water my whole life! Anyway, they had tons of my water here, all for--get this--30 cents for a big bottle. No wonder the Italians complain about the prices of our drinks! That's how they should be priced. I didn't even get a chance to check out the wine and cheese but I was happy. The self serve check out was faster than SoCal, too which is why this has to be a four!

Harmont & Blaine is a modern popular Italian luxury menswear brand, offering mostly classic, yet…read morestylish, elegant, colourful and creative smart casual collections. Famous for its distinguishable dachshund dog logo that appears on almost every garment, as well as for the excellent quality due to 100% Italian manufacture, Harmont & Blaine now have shops in almost every major town in Italy and across the world. The Portofino boutique showcases a good sample of variety of items including shirts, sweaters, jeans and trouser, jackets, swimwear, etc. of various designs and colours. The prices are relatively high with about 100 Euros for a shirt, but given the sophisticated designs and exemplary quality standards, it is definitely a good deal.