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    4.7 (61 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Bruschetta
    Mark E.

    I visited this restaurant for the first time this fall. I've been back two more times. It's now my favorite Italian place. The place is not large( seats about 40) so it's quaint. Great place for a date. The owners and the staff are incredibly friendly. I've tried different appetizers and desserts, all have been yummy. The baked fontina was amazing. While it's an appetizer it could also serve as a dessert. I like the wine I have tried. My favorite dish is the capellini, it's so good I won't try anything else.

    Cannoli
    Whitney W.

    Absolutely amazing 5 star experience! This place is close to home and seemed like the perfect place to enjoy my husband's birthday. First of all, I love the intimate setting of this place. There were maybe 2-3 other couples dining while we were there and we had a personal card waiting for us on our table. The chef was amazing and kept coming back to check on us and fill us in on his background and the food. Our waiter was also great! I appreciated being able to try several courses to get the full experience. We started with the baked fontina - not only did it look beautiful but it was delicious. Then I had the Quattro formaggio, basically a cheesy fettuccini - I wanted more but saved room for more courses. We went for things we had never tried before for our next course - Osso Bucco and wild boar cacciatore. Omg... from the presentation to the taste, what an excellent meal! We finished it off with the cannoli for dessert and went home happy! Definitely book this place for a special and memorable authentic Italian dinner.

    Diver Scallops
    Andrea Y.

    Just when you thought things couldn't get better.... I had a Friday evening to myself. I had errands I needed to run, BUT they weren't urgent. So, as my car got to the end of my driveway, I had a decision to make. Left to the errands, or right to "what the hell, why not?" have a bang up dinner by myself. RIGHT TURN IT WAS! Walking into Portofino on a Friday night without a reservation isn't ideal. I knew they had a small bar area and have mentioned that we can stop in without reservations and grab a seat. I've enjoyed Portofino since they opened and their staff has been consistent. What does that say about how a restaurant operates? I was welcomed at the bar by Summer, the co-owner. I did my typical "what are we having tonight?" and went with her unannounced surprises. I mentioned what I DIDN'T want (and that's just because I've had it before and wanted to try something new) and it's like we were in Vulcan mindmeld- she knew exactly what I would enjoy. I wanted a true multi-course experience- enjoying an item from each of the 5 courses with 3 different wine pairings + a pre-dinner cocktail. Let's just say it was a REALLY good night. Starting with the diver scallop appetizer. (Venetian Scallops) Just do it and thank me later. 2nd course- and arugula and roasted beet salad with blue cheese. As soon as it was served, I loaded a forkful of arugula and both the red and golden beets, took a bite and then announced that I hated beets BUT I LOVED THE SALAD. Poor Summer, I think I made her heart skip a beat. Lesson learned- try things and give it a chance. You may be pleasantly surprised. 3rd- an artichoke pasta. (Capellini Carciofi) Full house prepped choke with just the right amount of extras, butter, and cheese. At this point I asked if I should save half since more was coming. They graciously removed it, and boxed it up and held it in the kitchen until the end. 4th- Heaven on a plate. Otherwise known as the braised shortrib on a bed of mushroom risotto. The short rib was fork tender, and delish- complemented by the rich and savory risotto. I actually dreamed of it last night. :) 5th- I've gotten this far, why not? Again, I left the decision to Summer and I have to say it was DELIGHTFUL! What is typically an appetizer offering, I was served a warm, luscious plate of baked Fontina cheese with berry compote. Add a small glass of Port, and you've put a bow on the gift of a great meal. Lest I forget the opening cocktail, can't for the life of me remember the name of it except that Cherry is in the name and M is the start of the 2nd word. This is a repeat for me, haven't found it anywhere else & it's a treat. Portofino is an experience- treat it as such. Do yourself a favor, take a friend, order from each course, share, savor, and enjoy. Having said that, don't EVER hesitate taking yourself on a date and treating yourself. Well worth it. Wrapping up, I wanted to note that as I sat at the bar I was privvy to the dynamic of the staff. They were all EXTREMELY pleasant, happy to be there, and moved mountains for their customers. Actually, some of the requests that I heard made me laugh and wonder WHY on earth would someone order something and then deconstruct it. BUT- the staff made it work. I've never spent less than 3 hours at Portofino for a meal and each and every time it went by in a blink! Enjoy!

    Osso Bucco
    Ari K.

    A very intimate space with only a few tables. This isn't a quick dining experience, so enjoy your time there. The bruschetta and risotto were outstanding. Strongly recommend. The Quattro Formagio was honestly disappointing. The pasta and sauce are clearly homemade, but it felt under seasoned. The osso bucco was also way more tough than expected. Was looking for fall off the bone tender and it required a steak knife to cut. I still give it a 4 star due to the outstanding service and the fact that everything is homemade. It's worth checking out

    Baked Fontina
    Adrian A.

    Dinner at Portofino is not just a good night out but this is a true dining experience. My wife and I came here to celebrate my birthday and it made for such a memorable way to celebrate the occasion. The level of service was second to none and felt like we were treated as long time friends and not like customers. Each course was amazing and a culinary adventure as most of what we tried was new to us. This intimate restaurant is perfect for a date night or to celebrate a special occasion. They even have a small, glassed in room surrounded by wine bottles for a more private experience. We loved our time here and look forward to our next visit!

    Espresso Martini
    Jessi G.

    This was a great date night find! Reservations are required and you get the table for the night so you can take your time and enjoy the experience. Our waitress was so friendly and did a great job explaining the menu. Chef Dan came over to introduce himself to my husband and I and we had a really nice conversation. The food was prepared excellently. Great flavors and different concepts that allowed us to try new things. I would highly recommend it for a peaceful dinner out.

    Grilled Shrimp Scampi

    We arrived 30 minutes early for our reservation and waited in the parking lot until the chef/owner personally came out and invited us in. From the moment we entered, we were greeted with warmth and professionalism. The waitress thoughtfully explained the menu, and the service was truly impeccable. The food was absolutely delicious--an outstanding dining experience at an amazing restaurant

    Baked Fontina
    John K.

    This place is amazing. Reservation are a must as they do a limited seating. The chef prepares everything fresh for you and your party. It's awesome. The service is great. They have a nice small bar area and a good selection of drinks and cocktails. Everything we order was prepared fresh, super delicious and on point. You should come hungry as you will want to try all the courses!

    Osso Bucco - don't miss the bone marrow!
    Sue F.

    If ever there was a time & place for 5 stars it was last night at Portofino. This is a special occasion restaurant that could become a once a month place... at least! The idea is to order all the courses - which we attempted but failed. I will order dessert next time! I'm already thinking which course I'd trade out for dessert - not an easy thing to do! We had the fried cheese appetizer- which we shared... oh my - the blueberry/raspberry combo with the cheese ... come on! Then I ordered the Caesar salad - it was not what I expected but was several levels above any Caesar salad I've ever had! The presentation - fabulous! The ingredient ratios - spot on! I won't spoil it for you - you must order it! My pasta choice was Paglia E Fieno - the flavor combination of the prosciutto, baby peas and Parmesan was clear & crisp! When the Osso Bucco arrived our server pointed out that knife was placed to get the marrow out- it was like butter on the toasted bread! Incredible! The shank was fall apart tender! Zabagleone Brûlée would have been my dessert choice, just hoping to finish the meal the way I started with the same berry combination?? Fingers crossed! I must mention our server steered me to a wonderful dry Cabernet Sauvignon. Great service all evening!

    Negroni and moscato
    Lin LiAnn W.

    Located on Fall Creek in a strip mall setting, not a ton of parking but this place is reservation only and not much if anything else is open there at night. Large sign is lit up at night so you can't miss it. We were there for almost 3 hours. Courses came out leisurely so if you want to be done in 45 minutes, don't go here. 5 course menu but you can pick and choose. Everything was really good. Favorites were the quatro formaggio which was the most flavorful and tender pasta I've ever had, the wild boar cacciatore and the fire roasted chicken. The chicken and mushrooms had this wonderful smokey flavor, it was delicious. The Chef made his way to our table at least 3 times to talk and we learned a little about hard cheese! Greats date night or girls night out dinner.

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    This place is in our top 5. Hands down EVERY TIME we come here spectacular!!!! Everyone of our friends that we recommended to come here has loved it also. Definitely will be back.

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    The food and service was excellent, the owners spent time with me at my table I highly recommend Portofino, I will be back.

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    Wonderful restaurant. Italian meals, courses traditionally and delicious. Service was very good, a little pricey.

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    Excellent food- the muscles were amazing - the sauce was so good. Our server Amy was excellent. The atmosphere was perfect.

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    305 Wine Garage - Smoked Salmon Everything

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    4.5(48 reviews)
    5.5 mi

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    This is my first Yelp review. A new friend (who also happens to be Yelp Elite) encouraged me to…read morejoin the conversation and start writing reviews. So, this review is dedicated to her. Thank you for inspiring me to stop being a spectator and start contributing to the community. Now, on to the review! 305 Wine Garage (also known as AJ's Wine & Dine Garage) has to be one of the best kept secrets in Fortville. As this area continues to experience growth, 305 Wine Garage will remain a gem. The Garage offers an inviting atmosphere with a great selection of wines and a surprisingly delicious food menu. For me, a nice glass of dry red and the Caprese salad are always a great combination. The staff are knowledgeable and always helpful. And the last time I visited, she gave me a heavy pour to finish off the bottle. If you ever find yourself in downtown Fortville, look for the train mural and stop in at 305 Wine Garage. It is a great destination for a night out. Or, like me, use it as the perfect first stop to begin the evening.

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    Wine shelves at 305 Wine Garage

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    3.9(121 reviews)
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    Salt is in a great location in Fishers, the inside is beautifully decorated. The waitstaff was…read moremostly all nice, Aiden was our waiter and he was helpful as well as attentive. I ordered the chicken fried chicken and it was a good portion. The chicken seemed breaded nicely, but it was hard to cut up the chicken and it tasted chewy and overdone. The jalapeño gravy was good, but it wasn't a meal I would drive back for. I tried a bite of the key lime cheesecake - it wasn't great due to bits of granulated sugar. The cinnamon sugar bundt cake was delicious though quite a small portion. Overall I felt the menu was quite overpriced for the quality of food, but I cannot speak on the seafood offerings.

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    Inside is nice.

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    4.1(101 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    My hubby has been wanting to give this place a try for a while now as he loves trying different…read morebourbons. We decided to have a belated Valentines dinner here on a Monday evening. Reservations were easy to get on OpenTable. We even adjusted the time with no issues. The entry way is super cute and so is the seating area next to the bar. The vibe is pretty spot on for a speakeasy type place. Absolutely loved the aesthetics and atmosphere. Our server Kim was hands down one of the best servers we've had anywhere in a while. She was incredibly sweet and helpful with recommendations for drinks and food and shower us some of the more specialty type bourbons on the bar etc. I chose a bourbon sour make with Woodford and it was perfectly balanced with a nice hint of bourbon Hubby chose a couple of different old fashions and they were spot on. For appetizers we chose fried green tomatoes and the French bread. The fried green tomatoes needed a little salt other than that they were huge and the breading stayed on and was light and crispy. The French bread was basic and probably wouldn't get again. I tried the soup which was white cheddar broccoli and cheese. It was pretty good but not worth the price considering you can get a salad that is bigger and cheaper Hubby got the Caesar salad it comes with a creamy anchovy dressing with a fried cheese topping The fried cheese was amazing and if you don't like anchovy don't let the keep you from getting the salad it's really good. Main course I chose the Australian Wagu strip steak. It was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The fat was rendered down and added to the amazing flavor. I would order again. Also comes pre sliced on the plate. Hubby ordered the filet it was slightly overcooked but it wasn't a deal breaker being that it was filet. There was nothing outstanding it was just like any other filet. We split the white cheddar Mac and cheese It was creamy and more than enough to share in fact we brought some home. It could have used salt as well. Dessert we split the chocolate cake and each of us ate a couple bites and brought the rest home. It's not as rich as you would think. The crunch on the bottom adds a nice texture. Then they brought out a nice surprise of 2 fresh baked chocolate chip cookies which were amazing and should be a menu item Overall amazing experience and will definitely return Perfect for a nice date night.

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    Spooky decor, love the haunted mansion vibes

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    3.9(188 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    Returned to one of my favorite Italian restaurants. Fortville is worth the drive. The crab cakes…read morefor an appetizer were really delicious, and could easily have been an entree for me. But I'm so glad I was hungry and ordered the lasagna. It's a decent amount of food and I think it was the best Lasagna I've ever had. Seriously. Melted in my mouth and the texture and flavor was amazing. All the pasta and sauces are made in house and I could taste the difference. Delicious. My SO had been thinking about their linguine and clams and was not disappointed. There were fewer clams than the last time (granted it's been a long while now) so it's best for a lite appetite. Service was good and the owner stopped by as well ... from Italy and these are home recipes. Looks like they recently installed new carpet which was nice. Love all the framed pictures especially in the back room. This restaurant is perfect for a special occasion, or an intimate dinner, or for just when you want some authentic great Italian food.

    I found a little taste of Italy nestled in a quaint restaurant in Fortville. The dining area is…read moresimple, cozy and small, but big on taste. The first course was fried calamari & shrimp that was well seasoned and crispy. The Della Casa Salad was a simple mixed salad with a vinaigrette dressing. For the main course I had the Short Rib Ravioli that was topped with sauce, tomatoes and asparagus. To our surprise, Italian bread and dipping sauce came at an extra cost , but worth it. Our server, Renata was very hospitable. The meal was so filling, we passed on dessert, but plan to do an encore to include dessert. Cortona's Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar will not disappoint!

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