Portofino Leichhardt, Sydney

User Reviews of Portofino, Leichhardt

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9.5 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 8 Service 10 Value 10

I recently took a group of 4 here. One has a gluten intolerance, one cannot stand anything fish. Not only does the Menu offer a wide variety for anyone's palate but the portion sizes are excellent. Being an Italian place, you must finish your meal... just out of respect of course! In fact, we were glad that we only had the Pizza Bread for Starters, otherwise we would not of finished the Sticky Date Pudding split 4 ways. Furthermore, Owner Steve makes you feel welcomed and valued. This is why you even bother to go out in the first place. You will not be disappointed - Gordon M

Jan 08, 2012

Gordon M.
1

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 8 Service 10 Value 9

Went to Portofino as a friend of mine recommended it and had the most amazing fish, best fish I've had in a really long time. It was beautifully presented so colorful and appetizing. My boyfriend had the calamari which was also delicious. Can't wait to come back and will definitely be spreading the word.

Dec 14, 2011

delilahcat
1

7.8 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 8 Value 8

Pasta and risotto dishes are very lovely. It is definitely one of the better restaurants on Norton st. Servings are just the right amount. Will continue to come back.

Dec 06, 2011

ChocChip
46

10 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 10 Service 10 Value 10

I love this place. Always good food!

Dec 01, 2011

IsabellaNg
2

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 7 Service 9 Value 8

We had a yummy time last Friday. As my friend said: I don't want to cook anymore, I just want to live on Norton Street. We shared 3 pizzas between 3 people and they were flavourful and thus satisfying. The deserts are the glory of this place; the desert menu is almost as long as the mains menu. We finished the evening very sated. Even with corkage, the cost was a reasonable $45 per person for a great evening out. Kudos to the owners.

Oct 04, 2011

wildpossum
31

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 10 Value 8

Nice evening here last night. Service was fast and friendly. Food well presented and fast.

Sep 11, 2011

peteramanda
2

5.8 Average

Food 7 Ambience 4 Service 7 Value 5

Went to Portofino after many years and a friend recommended it to me but, unfortunately, I was very disappointed. Being from Italian descent, it was very saddening that the kitchen and wait staff were all Asian/Indian, right in the centre of Little Italy too!

However, the service was attentive (but then there were only two other tables with people) and the food was ok. Garlic pizza was lovely, then we ordered calamari and a spaghetti marinara for entree and only got one spoonful of pasta between three people! I know it was an entree but pasta doesn't cost much does it? And there was lots of tomato sauce in the plate but no bread on the table meaning they want customers to order bread and, therefore, charge you for it. Very disappointing indeed. The mains were a good size and filling, however, flavour was so-so.

I must admit though that the panna cotta dessert was amazing! It left us with a nice taste in our mouths until the bill arrived at over $200 for three people... Not happy...

No I definitely wouldn't recommend this restaurant to people who want an Italian restaurant with good Italian food. There are many, many other restaurants in Leichhardt and the Inner West, that serve good Italian food, cooked by Italians and are much better value for money!

Sep 05, 2011

cherryswing
1

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 10 Value 10

Great value, food outstanding, forget the rest of norton street look up here. This place is great. Got to try a dessert they are Huge.

Aug 28, 2011

localad
11

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 8 Value 8

Great service and great food. This restaurant has always been one of the best italian places on norton street. I had the chicken breast with polenta last time and it was just incredible. You pay a little bit more than some other restaurants on the street but it's well worth it for the exceptional service and fantastic food. Still yet to try a dessert as I've always been too full after dinner but they look amazing.

Aug 07, 2011

mdanielle
5

1 of 1 reader found the following review helpful

9 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 10 Value 8

Really hearty and flavoursome food - good old fashioned Leichhardt Italian (very hard to find these days). Zucchini flowers were delicious and my prawn fettuccine was divine! However, the Dessert tasting plate was a magnificent indulgence which probably should not have been attempted by two!