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11 am - 10 pm

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11 am - 10 pm

Wednesday

11 am - 10 pm

Thursday

11 am - 11 pm

Friday

11 am - 11 pm

Saturday

11 am - 11 pm

Sunday

11 am - 10 pm

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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.

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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.

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4 stars...although we ate here twice this past weekend & our first visit was 5 stars! First visit - excellent service & food! We could not wait to return a few days later. On this second visit, service was terrible - long wait to order drinks & food, over 45 min wait after ordering for burned & 2 out of 3 pizzas were burned & overcooked. One pizza & pasta were delicious. One of our drinks didn't arrive until after the food. Pasta was still delicious, we ordered 2 desserts - crème brûlée was wonderful & the "crispy chocolate" was mostly uneaten - I'm not sure what was in the crust but it was soggy & tasted terrible. Then we waited, & waited... our waitress was finally seen with her backpack running out the door. We finally had to track down another server to pay our check. Another table had the same experience - we were there 2 1/2 hours & mostly ignored.

May 29, 2023

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5.0

Had a 4:30 reservation booked on google during business Christmas week. Our party included two young children. Staff was very kind & accommodating. Food was hot & flavorful, calamari, escargot, pasta with clams & carbonara all a hit. Warm & cozy, good value for the location.

Dec 30, 2022

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3.0

Friendly service but very slow & pasta portions very small . Lovely appetizer & delicious red wine sangria in a pitcher. We wanted to sit outside but it was too busy. Seating is tight inside!

Jul 23, 2022

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3.5

Good food but not great food. Small sizes of pasta dishes, even for the large. Don't order a small pasta if you're hungry; there won't be enough.

Jul 23, 2022

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5.0

A very busy restaurant where you would think it would be difficult to serve outstanding meals in such volume. Wow, this was an excellent meal that we were disappointed we finished everything so soon. All the pastas were cooked to perfection. My seafood risotto was truly amazing. Every bite was delicious. The service was excellent & they checked on us frequently. Drinks were replenished was the water. Excellent experience all around.

Jan 20, 2022

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5.0

The alfredo sauce is more amazing then you could ever dream of!... & the pasta itself is pure authentic perfection! The alfredo is so good I flew home a to go order for a friend to try!

Dec 31, 2021

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5.0

I consider myself a good cook, I had an Italian girlfriend for 5 years & I make pasta at least 3 times a week, but every time I eat at the Portofino's I'm asking myself what do these guys know that I don't :-) !!! I'm not sure that the waiter passed my comment to the manager, but the cook deserves a good raise - I've done linguine ai frutti di mare myself the same week, but it was SOO much better at the Portofino's ... with a charming welcome, a lot of space & a real pizza oven, stop looking for alternatives if you like Mediterranean food !!!

Oct 29, 2021

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5.0

As always - delicious pasta!

Oct 18, 2021

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5.0

Great spot to get a dinner. Really enjoyed the formula 1 themed decor in the back room. Pasta dishes were incredible. Wait staff is very nice & professional

Dec 23, 2019

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5.0

Outstanding pasta carbonara. I had the gluten free version, my husband the regular pasta. Both delicious. Such friendly service!!

Sep 16, 2019

Portofino Brasserie Italienne

Authentic Italian flavors meet the historic charm of Old Quebec in every bowl of our signature handmade pasta.

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