Our second to last night in Portofino, had been eating pretty casually for the entire trip and decided to take what looked like a step up in elegance and we presumed food quality and service. Honestly, we should have stayed with our prior selections. The food wasn't bad, the service was fine and of course that view at dusk is... More

We didn't read trip advisor before setting out for our meal in portofino....and hAd the same miserable experience as many others at Delfino. The setting on the harbour side is beautiful and the food was okay, although my pesto pasta was not good. However what hurt was a 6 euro cover charge each, the service charge was 9 euro (... More

This is a family run business that charges a ridiculous amount for food that is average in Italy. The view is ok and unless they pay an absolute fortune for that location which they pass onto the customer there is no justification.

During each of our trips to Italy, my wife, Amy, and I return to restaurants that are old favorites while being on the lookout for something new and special. We found Ristorante Defino immediately upon disembarking from the boat that took us to Portofino. Portofino was one of Hemingway’s favorite places and, with the beauty of this tucked away harbor,... More

We visited in September and found the food and service to be good. We had our best meal in Portofino at this restaurant.

We knew going into it that the meal would be expensive but it was totally worth it. We were on our honeymoon and didn't mind the splurge. We asked a local pharmacist for a recommendation and so glad we did. The food was untouchable, amazing pasta, risotto, fish, wine, etc...service was very personable and you can't beat the location. If... More

Portofino a great place! But what was our surprise that in such a beautiful place could be so horrible restaurant from the beginning you could not say that. But after you looked at the menu you think it is worth it to eat here? After you see the food you will be in shock! It was the worst minestrone I've... More

teaches me to check out tripadvisor before choosing a restaurant, especially in a place like portofino. you certainly pay for the amazing view at this restaurant, NOT for the food. we essentially spent 141 euros on a few pieces of fish, a glass of wine and a bottle of water. wow i feel stupid! this place is only for very... More

I never imagined that it is possible to spoil that much the Insalata Caprese in Italy! Cherry tomatos were taken like in cheap discounter supermarket somewhere , and mozarella had a rubber taste and structure, and really not fresh. I could not eat it at all, but it kept me safe as my friend, who took a plate of tortellini... More