great location in parker. the hostess seated us promptly and the establishment was quiet and had a…read morenice ambiance. i had the chicken parm, hubby had a pepperoni calzone. he was pleased with the calzone, however the pepperoni was a bit sparse. i enjoyed the spaghetti and marinara in my dish, but the chicken was rather flavorless. the salt & shredded parmesan cheese i added made it much better. i also thoroughly enjoyed the melted cheese atop the chicken, but was really missing the crispy breading that is typical of chicken parm dishes. the garlic knots were good, but they could have been a bit more toasted, salty, & buttery. overall, we were rather pleased & understand that sometimes the chef has an off-day, so we would visit again and recommend this fine restaurant.

Portofino delivers a consistently solid dining experience that feels just a step above your typical…read moreneighborhood Italian spot. The atmosphere strikes a nice balance--warm and inviting without trying too hard to be upscale. You can tell it's a place people return to regularly. The food is where it shines. The pasta dishes are well-executed, with sauces that taste fresh and thoughtfully prepared rather than overly heavy. The chicken parmesan is a standout--crispy, flavorful, and portioned generously. Bread service is simple but satisfying, and the wine list is approachable without being overwhelming. Service can vary slightly depending on how busy they are, but overall it's friendly and attentive enough to keep things moving smoothly. It's not trying to reinvent Italian cuisine--and that's kind of the point. Portofino is dependable, comfortable, and a great choice for a relaxed night out when you want good food without overthinking it.

Ok please forgive this review. We came to meet my aunt who was in from out of town. This place was…read moresuper cute, tucked into a strip mall, as the best places seem to be. Service was super friendly. Now the forgiveness comes as I truly cannot remember what we all ordered. We all loved our food, and my aunt could not stop saying how much she loved the place and was going to tell everyone she was working with at her event. I know we got a bottle of wine, entrees, and dessert. Everything was great. Not that I'm out in Parker often, but I would go back! Definitely recommend.

Been coming here for 7+ years. Excellent. Atmosphere, food, service. If you haven't , you should…read more Family owned and proud of what they do.....

The general manager Josh was amazing today! I had a Mici credit and he helped us apply the credit…read moreafter walking me through every step of placing the order online and guaranteed he would deliver it himself if it didn't arrive in time! :) When we received our pizza there was a friendly note written on the box that said "Enjoy!" From Josh Such good food and a great local family style restaurant !

Great place with good pizza and gelato. They had a special $1 pizza for their anniversary. Great…read moredeal. Good place I would come back to.

Always love coming here whenever possible!…read more Food is always fantastic and so is the service!!

One of the best things about this restaurant is that it's locally owned, which is becoming harder…read moreand harder to find in the Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree area. The owners are actively involved in the community and consistently give back, especially by supporting local youth organizations and fundraisers. It's always nice to support a business that invests in the community it serves. Beyond that, the food is excellent. The menu offers a great selection of Italian favorites, from delicious pasta dishes to plenty of other options, and everything we've tried has been consistently flavorful and well prepared. They've expanded the restaurant, so there's much more seating than there used to be, and on a beautiful Colorado evening, the patio is a fantastic place to enjoy a meal. Whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout, the experience is always great. The service is consistently friendly, attentive, and professional. This is one of those local restaurants that keeps us coming back, and it's an easy recommendation for anyone looking for great Italian food and outstanding hospitality.

The wife and I went here for her birthday in June, and were blown away…read more The food was delicious and if I remember correctly the pastas are all made in house. We got an order of the Burrata as an appetizer, ravioli and the chicken piccata as our entrees, and were given a bowl of Gelato as a birthday treat for dessert. It was more than enough food for both of us, but we couldn't bare to leave any behind. The service was absolutely outstanding. Our waitress was very attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience exactly what we would hope for. I honestly regret not going back here for my birthday today as where I chose was majorly underwhelming compared to our experience here. Credit where credit is due. Cannot recommend enough.

First visit was for happy hour Friday night. We decided to sit at the bar and met Dani the…read morebartender. With her help we selected two appetizers. Calamari (which included deep fried zucchini), and burrata. The appetizers were plentiful and tasty, served with some fresh bread and dipping oil. We purchased a bottle of Italian wine, which was also excellent. The ambience was very nice. This is an upscale restaurant, including booths tables and the bar. We met the manager Bo and chatted with him a little bit. All in all it was a very nice first visit and we will be returning next week with some friends for dinner.

I'll admit it... I went to Colonna's years ago when they first opened and wasn't impressed. Fast…read moreforward to now, and I'm glad I gave them another shot because this pizza was really good. I got the white pizza, and they did it the RIGHT way. Dollops of ricotta, fresh mozzarella, and that classic New York-style approach. No weird overloaded white sauce situation. Just really good pizza. The place was absolutely packed, which isn't surprising once you taste the food. The guys behind the counter were hustling, and watching them toss the pizza dough in the air definitely adds to that old-school pizza shop feel. There's a reason Colonna's has been around this long in Parker. Pizza places come and go around here, but they've managed to stick around and keep people coming back.

Gotta say I love Pizza First time here we came in from California have friends that own an Italian…read moreRestraunt in Pasadena Cal 4.5 star this place definitely compares to it would recommend it to anybody that comes here definitely a 4 star place love there Pizza

Ayden was very knowledgeable about the menu and very helpful. His overall service was superb. My…read morewife ordered the Steak and Cheese sandwich with a side of greens (with the house, balsamic vinaigrette dressing). She said that the sandwich was really messy but tasted good. The smoked chipotle aioli gave it just the right amount of spicy flavor. I ordered the Sausage and Peppers pasta entree. The vegetables with the marinara and melted cheese were a particularly delicious combination. So Good!!! We were both happy that we chose to stop at C' Amore for lunch.

Lovely evening for Italian food. I like the interior decorations and lights. Fairly empty…read morerestaurant after 6:30 PM and only one server working. A very polite and handsome young man by the name of Patrick seated us and was very attentive without being overbearing. Very nice. I wanted simple spaghetti and meatballs and hubby got lobster ravioli. We split a dinner salad and had the little bread squares dipped into balsamic vinegar and olive oil and herbs. It was very good but my pasta was slightly overcooked. The meatballs were fantastic but the sauce could've used more basil. I'd love to come back and try something else!

Just found out there's another Heidi's in Douglas County! I've been going to the original Lone Tree…read morelocation for years, my company actually financed and built that one out; so I had to check out this new spot on Mainstreet in Parker. This one's got a cozy, small-town vibe, tucked between other shops with plenty of seating both inside and outside. From the second I walked in, I was greeted with big smiles and a friendly "Welcome in!" The staff here are genuinely nice and make you feel at home. Of course, I had to get my go-to: The Bronx Bomber: pastrami, egg salad, spicy mustard, Cajun sauce(my add on always) on both sides, pumpernickel bread, lettuce, tomato, and thin-sliced red onion. Absolute perfection. This sandwich always slaps. My coworkers saw it and immediately asked, "Where did you get that?" Told them straight up -- Mainstreet Parker, Heidi's got another location. Every bite takes me back to the NYC delis I grew up with and miss dearly. If you're craving a legit New York-style deli sandwich with flavor that hits every time (and comes with potato salad or chips), this is the spot. A must-try; and trust me, once you do, you'll keep coming back!

I have been enjoying Heidi's deli chain for a long time now and can quite honestly say I have never…read morebeen so disappointed in my food order. Our Cajun turkey with avocado was not up to the standard of quality I expect of this deli chain. There was maybe two layers of turkey, and it was rather flat for a New York style deli sandwich. Not coming back for the price I paid for this almost non existent excuse of a sandwich.

Me and The Hubs continue to enjoy HG T&D and have it in our rotation for date night. We were there…read moreagain recently and enjoyed wine, negronis, shared the Roasted Beet Salad and two pizzas - the Margherita and did a 'create your own' (red sauce, shredded mozzarella, meatballs, mushrooms, black olives, and red onion). Yummy! (The 'plan b' create your own pizza was red sauce, shredded mozzarella, Italian sausage, artichokes, black olives, red onions, and roasted red pepper. Will probably do that next time.) Curiously, the 'create your own pizza' option has disappeared from their dine-in menu (but is listed for online ordering). You can still create your own when dining in, but unless you peruse the online ordering option for creating your own where you can see the list of available ingredients or try to decipher what may be available based on the other dishes on their menu, it's not such a straight-forward task. I wouldn't mind seeing a list of available toppings added back to the menu.

Meal was okay. Tables were not very clean, seats were not very clean, plenty of flies. Server was…read morenice, but seemed rough around the edges. Caesar salad was under dressed. Kids chicken tenders were tough. Fries were good. Garlic bread wasn't anything special. Pasta was a little overcooked, and the sauces were very creamy, but boring. The kicker pizza was decent. The funguy pizza was disappointing. Something just didn't come together on the flavor. The pizza dough was fine. Cuts on the pizza slices were not great, which was annoying. Worth a try, but I probably won't be back.

We had been wanting to try this local restaurant and finally had the chance to do so for a…read moredouble-date night out! The food was delicious, atmosphere was calm and classy and the service was top-notch! Our waiter Daniel was truly fantastic! We can't wait to go back! Ordered: Mediterranean flatbread, greek salad, chicken pasta, beef/gryo plate, chocolate flourless cake and the Neapolitan dessert. Everything was delish!

We don't come often. But every time we come here. The food is fantastic. Everything is homemade and…read moreyou can tell. Great food and Great service. We need to come more often.