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Porto Bello Bistro & Lounge

Nuevo Vallarta Plaza Building loc. 4 | Av. Nayarit Villa 5 Lote 22, Nuevo Vallarta 63732, Mexico
322-2976719
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Price range: $9 - $45
Cuisines: Italian, Pizza, Tapas
Good for: Bar scene, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Lunch, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar scene, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Lunch, Reservations, Late Night
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North Babylon, New York
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49 reviews 49 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We went here on the suggestion of our timeshare agent. We were not disappointed. Our table was at the river's edge, overlooking a a very artistic display of rowboats---a great photo op! The food was terrific and the service can't be beat. This is definitely a keeper

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Twin Cities, Minnesota
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

At the end of our trips, we always rate the restaurants and this received our #2 ranking! Very nice atmosphere. One of our party loved the Sea Bass and another loved the Mahi Mahi. They also have wonderful pizzas. The desserts were great! I recommend this place!

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See 5 more reviews by CircleofFriends for Nuevo Vallarta
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11 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Ok Forget the service If you want great service go to a different country. We went as a group of six and sat down. The food was fantastic. I had salmon with citrus and it was great. Others had Italian dishes that were excellent No complaints. The chocolate dessert was to die for. It was wonderful So If you just... More

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HongKong
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38 reviews 38 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

The food in PortoBello is very good, as good as the marina outlet. What a shame the service is so, well.... Indifferent. I would return for the minestrone, lasagna and pizza which are all excellent - far better than tacky Dolce Vita - I mean who would put the Freudian image as a restaurant logo? If the service improves this... More

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Denver, CO
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

Our dinner at Porto Bello was fabulous! We had a seat next to the lagoon on their outdoor patio. The service was wonderful and prompt, the food incredible, and they have a nice wine list. If you're looking for a fine dining experience similar to an upscale Italian place in your home town, Porto Bello is a great choice!

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Kelowna, Canada
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9 restaurant reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013

You could be sitting in downtown Vancouver! Honestly, one of the nicest in the Nuevo area. Food was fantastic, service was great very pleasant staff. We just dropped by and thought we'd check it out - so glad we did!! Definitely worth a visit. It was beautiful to sit and watch the sunset along the channel!!

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Sherwood Park
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26 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

went here after a tour of the canals looking for gators. I had the chicken parmigiana which was excellent. My buddy had the veal osso bucco which he proclaimed deliscious. Surprisingly my wife had the sea bass which she was not as keen on as usual because she loves fish. She said it reminded her of shake and bake. Service... More

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Boston
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

My husband and I ate here in January outside on the beautiful terrace. We both had seabass variations and I highly recommend the fish entrees. Our dinner consisted of salads, entrees, dessert, and an excellent bottle of wine. In Boston, the meal would run greater than $150 before tip. Our delicious meal at Portebello was $120 including a good tip... More

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Napa, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013

This was our first experience dining at Porto Bello. Wow, we've been missing out! First, the food was delicious, even the bread, served with a wonderful pepper salsa. I had the salmon which was a serving larger than I could eat. It was served with a wonderful fruit salsa, rice, and very fresh vegetables. Husband had canneloni and it was... More

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Indianapolis
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42 reviews 42 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

We were here for the 3rd time in as many years and it has the best food in NV. I had a very reasonably priced entree of canneloni that matches any I've had in any Italian restaurant. This is a beautiful place; people seem to like outside but I love the elegant interior decor. The service is top notch, the... More

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