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 vibrant and authentic Italian dining experience in the heart of Old Quebec. Guests frequently praise the high-quality menu, noting that the fresh pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and flavorful sauces are consistently delicious. The atmosphere is consistently described as cozy, warm, and lively, often enhanced by live music and unique decor. While the restaurant is popular and can get quite busy, the service is generally highlighted as professional, friendly, and attentive, making it a reliable destination for both casual meals and special celebrations.
Good vibes. But where you sit in the restaurant will make or break your experience. We unfortunately were tucked away in a room away from the live music & 2 inches next to another couple. Tables are very close together. Food was good.
Very good food with amazing service. Everything that we ordered was really good & we ordered plenty of items. Calamari, Burrata, Shrimp Linguine, Pesto Fettuccine, Mushroom ravioli & vegetable pizza. Caramel volcano & creme brulee were perfect ending to the sumptuous meal. Live music was beautiful.
Jul 12, 2025
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I had some free time walking around Quebec City & got a bit hungry, after about 10 min of looking I crossed a this low key Italian restaurant with traditional music playing. I hesitated but the owner welcomed me over. I picked a patio seat & told him your choice on the meal. I wasn't disappointed, appetizer was a tasty vegetable soup with Parma sprinkled over, no salt needed. Then came this beautiful sandwich with bocconcini tomatoes prosciutto on a amazing cheese bread 👌🏾 best choice I made coming here. Salad was great & fries for side. I recommend this place. I feel guilty eating alone today but I'll bring my girl here for my return visit. Thank you Helder.
Localizado no centro histórico, bem localizado.
Restaurante italiano maravilhoso.
Comida Excelente, boa música italiana e bom atendimento.
Preços bons!
Decoraçao interessante para os amantes de F1.
Deixou saudades.
These guys are fantastic. They were able to seat us quickly, just as soon as we entered. My wife's shrimp linguini had a good amount of shrimp, entree proportions were right sized, my carbonara was made exactly right. Music wasn't too loud allowing for everyone at our table to be able hear each other but not other patrons. The waiters were quick to deliver water to our table, take our plates away. There is ample staff to serve their guests properly. 5/5 experience.
Came here to celebrate my wife's birthday & was not disappointed. This place was exceptional! Was a little crowded for my liking but very accommodating with my baby's stroller & parking it out of the way. The live music was also top notch.
We ate at this restaurant several years ago while travelling through Quebec City with an Italian friend of mine. We really enjoyed the meal & returned last weekend while on another cycling trip. Completely happy with the entire experience. While we would always prefer lower prices, the experience was worth the price. We made reservations in advance & were seated immediately. We shared the beef carpacio appetizer since my sons had never tried it & it was a bit unusual to see. It was excellent & made for a special treat. The pasta was fresh, the sauces were very flavorful, & the service was excellent. & they had live musicians playing in the corner which added to the ambiance. The Formula 1 paraphernalia spread throughout the restaurant was also very cool. Will hopefully be back the next time we are in Quebec City.
Overall, the food was incredible, for the most part the service was great, & the food came so fast, we could not believe that we were in & out within an hour, having gotten an appetizer, main courses, & a dessert. The atmosphere & service I gave 4 stars because the restaurant was unbelievably crowded/packed in. We were placed at a table where twice we were asked to move/watch our heads so servers could get bottles of wine out of the cabinet that was beside us. We were also right outside the kitchen entrance & twice when I was moving to put my bag & coat on my chair I bumped, & was bumped by servers bringing food & dishes in & out of the kitchen. I was nervous too move too much as I didn't want to knock anything out of the hands of servers. It was also just so loud. We went thinking it was more of a finer dining experience based on reviews/photos, which I would not classify the ambience of the restaurant as. The hostess who greeted us as the front was beyond lovely. I have very rough French speaking abilities & she very quickly switched to speaking English but thanked me for my attempt at French. We were then met by a man who we originally thought was our server, he gave us the impression that it was a nuisance to be dealing with us. He brought us water, asked how we were & as we tried to respond he walked away & we did not see him again. That being said, our server was so kind & quick & asked us where we were from, if we've liked Quebec, & wished us the best for the rest of our honeymoon. She was absolutely wonderful. The food was amazing. We got the garlic bread with cheese as a starer & it came within 5 minutes, & was so hot & fresh. For our mains my husband got the house lasagne & I got the fettuccine with pesto & they were both incredible. Some of the best pasta we have ever had. For dessert we got the creme brûlée which was also just amazing. It came with some strawberries & a berry sauce on the side which complimented the dish perfectly. I would still rate the experience a 5/5, as ultimately the volume & crowded atmosphere of the restaurant did not take away from our enjoyment at all, but could have made it a more relaxed dinner had it of been a little less loud & crammed. There was also love music which was absolutely amazing. My husband got a beer & I had the espresso martini which was fantastic & for having 1 bartender, the drinks came quick quickly. We would 100% come back if we are back in Quebec City.
