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Orange County - Portofino Trattoria restaurant
6.5

Portofino Trattoria

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Italian
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Taste: Average yet appetizing

When you find that the Lasagna boasts with layers of rich cheese and beautifully cooked pasta, and Chicken Parmigiana arrives in large portions, it's hard to be dispirited about the creativity they chose to leave at the door. Indeed, the Chicken Ravioli with Creamy Mushroom Sauce also echoes this very same sentiment, hearty and flavourful. It's a grand consolation to take notice of the fresh, quality ingredients and generous portions.

  • Large Portions

    Hearty, generous portions consistently exceed customer expectations

  • Okay Taste

    Some reviews express balanced enjoyment of food amidst other criticisms.

  • Bad Variety

    Menu isn't very diverse, lacking in different choices for palettes.

Top 3 dishes at Portofino Trattoria

  1. 1

    Lasagna 🏆

    Layers of rich cheese and beautifully cooked pasta; fresh, generous ricotta.

    Lasagna dish
  2. 2

    Chicken Parmigiana

    Chicken parmesan portions large, considered the best ever by many.

    Chicken Parmigiana dish
  3. 3

    Pumpkin Soup

    The pumpkin soup is made from fresh, in-house roasted pumpkins.

    Pumpkin Soup dish

Vibe: Subdued and exclusive

It's a particular kind of lover who will appreciate the desolate charm of an almost empty restaurant. Nevertheless, the lack of the expected buzz and scene does put a dampener on the warm, inviting ambiance and the memories made more special by live Italian music. The place yearns for a chatter-filled busyness.

  • Great For Dates

    Customers appreciate the romantic, intimate settings for date nights.

  • Okay Drinks

    Good wine selection and service even during busy times with large parties.

  • Negative Buzz

    Restaurant practically empty; lacks the buzz and scene expected.

Perks: Efficient service with a rattle

The exceptional friendliness of the staff is left in the shadow of the deafening noise levels that make 'inside-voice' conversations an impractical wish. The absence of a children's menu adds to the muted whispers of a need for consideration. However, the availability of parking, and their accommodating ease of reservations, wraps up the experience with a somewhat silver lining.

  • Great Service

    Exceptional service mentioned, staff friendliness and efficiency stood out.

  • Okay To Reserve

    Reservations are easy to make, timely service, although waits can occur.

  • Bad For Kids

    No specific amenities or menu for kids mentioned, could lack these.