Located in the heart of Old Québec in an historic house built in 1760, Portofino welcomes you to a warm, friendly environment where every meal is a celebration. For a romantic meal for two, business meetings, or to celebrate a special event with a group, as Old Québec’s premier Italian restaurant, Portofino is the place to be. With seating for up to 140 people, Portofino can accommodate your every need and expectation.
Portofino Brasserie Italienne provides a memorable dining experience characterized by its warm, authentic atmosphere and high-quality Italian cuisine. Many guests frequently praise the delicious pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas, and flavorful appetizers like the burrata and bruschetta. The service is often described as professional, friendly, and attentive, with staff members going out of their way to ensure a pleasant visit, even during busy periods. While the restaurant can become quite lively and bustling, this adds to the vibrant, cozy charm that makes it a popular destination for both locals and travelers. With a wide selection of wines and consistently well-prepared meals, the restaurant remains a highly recommended stop for anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience in the heart of Old Quebec.
Above average tourist italian restaurant. Pesto had cream through it so on traditional. Tortellini beef was in axrose sauce & very good. Eventing else was a great standard. Nice decor,however, quite busy in the summer. Great atmosphere being in the old town.
We had an amazing dining experience at Portofino!
The historic building creates a beautiful, cozy atmosphere, but the food is the real star. The veggie pizza was perfect with a crisp, wood-fired crust & fresh toppings. The pesto pasta was also outstanding rich, incredibly flavorful, & perfectly cooked. The service was excellent from start to finish. Highly recommend if you are looking for top-tier Italian food in the city!
Very friendly & professional staff, hostess, & waiters.
We had beef carpaccio to start, then cacio e pepe & carbonara, & ended with affogato & tiramisu.
All orders came out tasty. Met our expectation. Carbonara was superb.
The place is in very good location & has potential be packed by tourists & locals both. The menu has both mixture of central Italian & Italy western shore typical dishes.
If I visit QC again, I stop by at this place to dine. No doubt.
May 23, 2026
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Had such a great experience here! The pasta was fresh, flavorful, & cooked perfectly. The focaccia bread was warm, soft, & absolutely delicious - honestly one of the highlights of the meal. Cozy atmosphere, great service, & authentic Italian flavors. Definitely a spot worth visiting again!
Overall our direct interactions with the service was pleasant. The staff all seem to get along great but unfortunately their good time together greatly impeded ours. They had very loud boisterous conversation in the middle of the otherwise quiet restaurant. Their conversation was not overall what I would say to be appropriate either, with plenty of cursing & off hand remarks. The food took quite some time to get, & without many other customers it almost felt rude for them to all be out in the front of the house. When it came to the food, I found it be considerably lacking. We had the mushroom appetizer which was probably the best course of the diner. The margherita pizza was soggy, & while it did have fresh basil, it was mere slivers of it. I would say though it did taste like they at least use San Marzano's tomatoes throughout. Our lasagna was rather bland & disappointing, the sausage had no real bite to it & the sauce tasted of just tomato. It wasn't the worst Italian food I have had, but it certainly wasn't anything I would write home about.
Uno de los mejores restaurantes de comida italiana en Canadá, L'un des meilleurs restaurants italiens du Canada, One of the best Italian restaurants in Canada
Portofino is a really good Italian restaurant. I tried the lasagna & carbonara - both were very good. The pizza is a bit more modern Italian style, but still tasty. Nice atmosphere, I recommend it.
