We love Portifinos! It is a staple in our house. It is always delicious and I love that the pasta entrees come with bread and side salad. We recently had the Philly cheesesteak and wings which were also delicious! read more

Walked in and was immediately thanked and greeted by the chef and host. Ambiance is classic American Italian restaurant, that is a blast from the past but super nostalgic. Enjoyed the vodka sauce penne, calamari, Sicilian pizza, and salad. The vodka sauce was the best I have had outside of NY, and NJ. The pizza had the best crust but the star was the tomato sauce, i dont know where they source the tomatoes but theyre so good. The calamari was plentiful, and crispy but very tender. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for great food and service! read more

Portofino's - Sicilian Pizza - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I ordered the ww baked ziti for lunch delivery. The meal arrived hot and on time as promised. The dish tasted great! I recommend this dish to any healthy-minded person. read more

I ordered a small pizza for delivery from here on DoorDash. Bc I got banana peppers and pepperoni. Delivery was quick and the pizza hit the spot. Could've been more generous with the toppings but overall it was a solid pick! Pretty good value overall, especially with online discounts. I would order again. @azfitfoodfun read more

Portofino's - 9" bacon and banana peppers - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The place was clean. There were about 3 other tables sat down when we got there. We went on a Wednesday at 630pm, not busy at all. The food was just okay. It was a little bland, especially the clam sauce. It is one of the best italian spots in the area, and its cheaper than most. read more

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I love pizza at Portofino's Pizza; however , my husband and I tried a main course, and it was average. It is not on my list to try again. The service was excellent. If I return, it's pizza! read more

I found myself over on Eastway (still not sure how I ended up there), spotted a Portofino's Italian Restaurant, and immediately thought--say less. The Uptown location has always been solid for me, so I knew I was in good hands. I had people coming over, so I went all in: * Calamari * Caesar salad * Bolognese * A full pizza * And yes... tiramisu to finish Everything delivered exactly what I wanted--reliable, comforting, well-executed Italian food. Nothing overly fussy, just done right. The pizza crust deserves a shoutout--crispy, flavorful, and holds up well. My only wish? This location offered pizza by the slice like Uptown, but you'll need to commit to the full pie here (which, honestly, isn't a bad thing). The tiramisu was also a win--light, balanced, and a perfect way to round things out. Other perks: * Easy parking (huge lot--no stress) * Friendly staff * Consistent pricing and value Bottom line: Portofino's is one of those dependable, no-drama spots you can count on. If you see one, it's a safe bet. Charlotte--stay hungry and keep eating your way through it. read more

Never disappointed! I think we visit at least every 2 months. Tried the chicken parm, shrimp parm and the veal garganzola. Delicious food and great customer service and its consistent read more

I have been to the Portofino's on Park Road and thought it was okay for what it was. This Portofino's is better. I came here on a Saturday night for some good eggplant parmesan. As soon as I walked in, I noticed the place was packed. Folks gathered at the takeout counter and folks waited to be seated. It didn't take long to realize it was organized chaos as I sat less than 2 minutes after walking in. The dining area was also full, but that did not stop the waitress from promptly addressing me and getting the ball rolling on my order. I ordered a glass of Zinfindel, eggplant parmesan without mozzarella and spaghetti marinara. Everything came out piping hot and was really good. The only thing I would have done differently is put breadcrumbs on the eggplant instead of the batter to give it a better texture and some fresh basil chiffonade for flavor. Other than that, everything was wonderful. When I was ready to leave, she efficiently brought my check, and I was able to get out without much ado. Overall, it was a wonderful casual dining experience. read more

Food is great and authentic Italian. Service is always consistently excellent. Very reasonable prices

Food was perfect as was the service. Ambiance was lovely. I highly recommend for good food and prices.

good service, generous portions, easy parking, good food, reasonable prices....... cant go wrong here

Phenomenal sauce and servings are huge. Service was great. Highly recommend this Italian eatery.

The server was alright. She wasn't rude or anything but we ordered to go after getting salads. We called to let them know our order was wrong and we were hung up on. So we drove back to the location letting them check the order. We had absolutely NO SAUCE && we ordered pasta!!! When we got there the man with the bald head and loud mouth yelled at the server and then came to us make smart comments under his breath as "I'll leave the old food here so you can believe that we made you new food." Well excuse us we didn't say you wouldn't do that. We appreciate them making out things over and giving desert BUT WE WILL NOT BE BACK!!!! read more

Portofino's - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

BS appetizers. But the food here is really good. Service is amazing and they're extremely attentive. Would've been a 5 star if my appetizer for 14$ wasn't something my 6 year old niece could've cooked up. read more

Did take out from there and it was delicious, generously portioned and very fresh. Got the arrabiata pasta! So good, and you get your choice of pasta and a side salad. Pizzas were great according to my family. read more

In a sea of fake Italian restaurants this place is VERY REAL! I have been searching all over Charlotte for a true family feeling restaurant that has flavor and proper portion sizes. Not only are the servers attentive and kept our drinks full, but down to the food, this place surprised me in the best way possible! Can't wait to visit again! read more

Portofino's - Penne al la vodka - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The best italian restaurant I have ever been to in my life. The service was amazing and the food was out of this world. 100000000000000000/10 will come again!!! read more

Carry out. Was great, fresh tasting and the portions are large. Will definitely order from there again.

Pretty relaxed environment with very good customer service. The waiter often checked in on us and got us what we needed in a timely manner. Everything went smoothly. The portions were big which I liked. I got the Arrabbiata Pasta which came with a side salad. I chose to get the house dressing and it was really good. The pasta itself was very appealing but overall alright. The spicy marinara had that tang to it but the sauce's taste starting getting boring about halfway through. read more

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Portofino's Ristorante Italiano e Pizzeria is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Charlotte. The Portofinos near Park Rd and Easyway Dr are our favorite locations. I always order the Mediterraneo and my partner the lasagna and we are never disappointed. Sooo good. They serve large portions and their salads and pizza's are amazing. read more

The service was above amazing and we were a table of 8. The food was delicious and hot. We didn't have to wait for anything, if we asked for water, someone would return immediately. The ambiance, hmmm it's clean and we had good seating and the light fixtures were pretty and dust free so I was happy. The place is pricey but it's delicious, kind of a specialty restaurant for me. A birthday or special occasion but not a place I'd frequent weekly. read more

Got the Vodka Sauce Pasta. Portion is large but not spectacular in terms of flavor. However, I'd you're looking for comfort food, it's pretty decent! read more

Portofino's - Vodka Sauce Pasta - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great food! The meat calzone was awesome along with the marinara sauce. The hostess was so friendly as well.

Pizza is super great!! Food is wonderful!! Service is always fun & sports are always on !!! Love it there read more

Portofino's is my husbands favorite Italian restaurant in charlotte. We were so excited to see we could get it delivered to our house. We ordered a house salad and chicken Alfredo. It was delicious, rich and the serving was plenty for us to split. Portofino's bread is also absolutely delightful. read more

Portofino's - Affettato Plate - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

These guys are terrible. We ordered 2 pies via Uber Eats. The Uber Eats menu offered Napoletana, Pescatora, and Positano variations. Napoletana style pizzas are simple and classic; san Marzano tomatoes/tomato sauce, buffalo mozz, olive oil, basil. We've had many many Napoletana pizzas over the years. Positano pizzas are similar but often come with prosciutto or similar meats. Pescatora pies contain seafood like shrimp, mussels, clams. I've eaten at Portofino's in the past but never noticed these options offered before so we were excited to experience their take on a Napoletana style pie in particular. We also ordered the Positano. We had no interest in the seafood Pescatora pizza. The pizzas that were delivered both had shrimp and the Positano was covered in arugula. While we did order a couple of toppings, we did not order shrimp or arugula. I called the restaurant to resolve and in our brief conversation, the person on the other line was combative and impatient. He insisted that they did nothing wrong and the pizzas were made correctly. I asked why shrimp was on both pies and why one pie was covered in arugula, when did not order either, but all he said was something along the lines of "that's how the pizzas are supposed to be made". I basically hung up but my wife called back, hoping cooler heads would prevail. The man on the other line was again combative, impatient, and rude. He offered no solution and only made thing worse I looked back at the Uber Eats menu and there was absolutely no info provided to suggest that they had a unique take on Napoletana, Positano, or Pescatora variation. I have a basic understanding of each so had no reason to assume arugula would be covering the Positano or that shrimp would be on BOTH pizzas. Especially considering they had a Pescatora seafood pizza also listed on the menu...which was not ordered Interestingly, these three pizza variations have since been removed from the Uber Eats menu....less than 24 hours after my experience. It's as if the restaurant doesn't really know what they're doing and threw up some "authentic" variations to gain credibility. Or the menu was Ai generated and the restaurant didn't know how to make them. It wasn't cheap either. The total was over $119. Uber Eats has refunded a portion of the expense but I am contesting because the menu was completely misleading and the restaurant seems incompetent. We ended up ordering Fuel pizza which was fantastic read more

I grew up eating portifinos in my home town and I love any chance for pasta. I stayed with a friend and she wanted takeout and she recommended we get portofinos. I love that we got to try and share two separate dishes. The house salad dressing is to die for and I wish I could buy it for home! read more

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Great food quality, great taste! Got the angel hair with meat sauce; my friend got the chicken parm. Both were delicious! Portion sizes were huge and worth the price. Definitely will be back! read more

After recently moving to the area I was happy to see a Portofino's near by as I am a huge fan of their Park Road location, and have been for years. We arrived shortly after 7:00pm on a weeknight and were happy to see the staff and restaurant were following Covid guidelines. We ordered drinks as we reviewed the menu. The drinks were delivered and both glasses of wine were so watered down we sent both back and ended up getting a bottled beer. As for the meals, we ordered Chicken Marsala and Chicken Parmigiana, which includes a side salad each and bread. The bread was warm, must have come straight out of the oven, and the salad was just okay. The lettuce was somewhat wilted. When the entrees arrived, just like the Park Road location, huge portions. The Chicken Marsala had absolutely no flavor. Not sure if they even used Marsala, ha ha! As for the Parmigiania, the chicken was fine, but the Rigatoni that accompanied the dish was so undercooked I couldn't eat it. And, it was so covered in sauce you almost couldn't enjoy the chicken. Overall I was somewhat surprised by this experience knowing how much I love the Park Rod location. So, not sure I will return, but I will say they did have several pickup orders for pizza while we were there so maybe I will give their pizza a try. read more

Portofino's - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Oh, Portofinos - I love you! My grandma has been taking me here for years, and now that she is gone I will continue to visit in her honor! They have some of the best eggplant Parmesan that I've had. Don't get me started on the house dressing, because literally no one makes a better one! When I go I always order a house salad which comes with onions, croutons, sliced olives, and tomatoes. The house dressing is the most unique flavor. I truly wish they bottled it, but it has egg in it so I think they have to make it fresh daily. The pizza is good here too! If you're craving a sandwich, get the Philly cheesesteak. In my opinion, it's the best one that Charlotte has to offer. The bread is always super fresh and they don't skimp on the meat or size of the sandwich. If you haven't been yet, I suggest you check out this one or the one on South Blvd! read more

Food was delish! Everyone was very welcoming, like a family. The restaurant was very clean and the food came out fast.

First off the place was extremely clean, and staff was great. So that's always an A+ in my book. I tried the shrimp parm meal and it was just ok for me. Came out hot and fresh but the flavor just lacked for me. The bread was piping hot, but I think would be so much better if they had some olive oil/seasoning mixture to dip it in. I added a Caesar salad and for almost $5 I was very disappointed. Not spectacular abt it but it was still good. I got the tiramisu to go, and that was absolutely delish. I would definitely go back to the place, but would try something different next time. Menu is pretty extensive so plenty other items I would go back for. read more

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Always enjoy the food at Portofinos. A little surprised to see an Ice Tea drink cost $4.00 /ea. A beer was only $.50 more?

The service is good and the food is authentic and fantastic. The servers see a need and immediately remedy it. The food is so delicious.

On the prowl for some slam banging eggplant parm... didn't find it here. It was meh, on bland side. No wow factor. Sauce was good tho. Had salad with house dressing which was bland also... I rarely add salt to my food but had to add it to the salad. Hubby had lasagna, he said it was good! Service was good, waitress friendly and helpful. I would rate 3.5 but hubby says change my 3 to a 4, so 4 it is. This place seems like it stays pretty busy. read more

Portofino's - Eggplant parm - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

10/10 New York style pizza, I moved from queens about 2 years ago, first TRUE New York slice I've had since I've been here Atmosphere is very beautiful inside loved everything about this place I wil definitely be back read more

I got penne a la vodka, no flavor. The pizza also was not good. I'm from NY & used to the best so I'm biased but my family from NC said it was not good also. read more

We order lunch takeout and it was good. I would definitely be back. The only drawback was the tiramisu (which was good) had like a Hershey's chocolate sauce put on it. And it really took away from the flavor of the actual tiramisu. So next time I order I will make sure to ask for no chocolate sauce. read more

Pretty good Italian restaurant!! Food was in a hefty portion that I had to eat it in three different sittings ! There was bread (not pictured) and a side salad (it was really good )!! Price wasn't too bad either for the amount of food ( $16!!). Would def return when having a craving for pasta read more

Portofino's - Bolognese Pasta - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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