Portofino Italian - St. Petersburg

Lunch. Nice and simple Italian atmosphere. They charge to get a second empty bowl to share the bowl of chowder. No cups. Waitress was a little difficult when asking her to read out menu selections. I forgot My eye glasses 5o read the menu.

I am from out of states and I heard the lasagna here was to die for so I Came in for the lasagna. They did not have it. It was alright I suppose. For the cost I expected more and since my visitation here is limited whenever I’m here I don’t know if I’ll be back. But it was clean and everyone was very professional.

We came here on Mother's Day. as soon as we got out of the car the smell of garlic was amazing! we had a small waiting period of 10 minutes. the personal here makes her experience here really beautiful! our waiter henry was amazing! he kept our drinks full and often checked us! the food was delicious it was not disappointed! the parts were huge! definitely come back!

Hidden gem. bruschetta was on point, very authentic. anti pasta salate was huge for a 1/2 order. meat calzone was huge and delicious. Chicken francaise (sp) was fantastic. Let's not forget that the hot broth oil begins. I just have to say something negative about everything, is the sangria. will travel to south pinellas for this place.

That is not an average review. this is a review that could have been the same, the last three times I stopped and deserved. I love everything I ordered, it was accurate and punctual. in the inner, ordered, welcoming and without thinking that I am being reminded of or worth it, I will be greeted and referenced with names. the last two times I ordered and went to my car to wait to make calls. BEGTE times, surprised, Christ, the owner, brought my command to me! I cannot say enough good things, refreshing, and I am grateful to have this restaurant close by. johannes