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.
Lasagna & pizza were delicious…authentic. Food arrived quickly.
Abundant choices of food, drink & desserts.
Mary Lou was an attentive & friendly server.
Est passé d'un très bon resto il y a 8 ans à un resto fast-food , pizza pâteuse, lasagne avec produits moins raffinés comme le peperoni, personne à l'accueil énervée alors que nous avions réservé & que le restaurant était pratiquement vide, nous étions venu à 4 reprises & c'était délicieux mais nous n'y viendrons plus ni le recommanderons.
My wife had the Shrimp Linguini & I opted for the Pizza Americana. Both dishes were excellent, & we shared a little of our dishes with each other, & we both agree that they were very, very good. She even said'We should order another pizza to take home' 😋 Very good food from what we had.
Aug 26, 2025
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Un pur délice. Un vrai bon & beau restaurant italien avec terrasse. Nous y sommes allés à quelques reprises pendant nos vacances cette année & tout ce que nous avons choisi sur le menu était exquis. Personnel professionnel, courtois & service rapide. Pour notre part, cent fois mieux que le Il Matto qui est une pâle immitation d'un restaurant italien.Si vous voulez aller dans un vrai bon restaurant italien où chaque plat émoustille vos papilles,n'hésitez pas & allez faire un tour. Pizza ( cuite au vrai four à bois), veau, pâtes, fruits de mer... tout est un delice !😘
Pretty underwhelming. Portions were small 24 $ for a tiny lasagna, & they charged 3 $for bread that's usually free elsewhere. The salmon pizza was bland, & one of the salads had bacon mixed in without warning. Not worth the price.
From entering the Portofino Brasserie Italienne to the end of my meal, this was by far one of the best wood oven pizza experiences I have had in a long time. While the entire restaurant was packed, including the patio, the service was quick, friendly & the quality of the pizzas were amazing.
For anyone visiting Old Quebec City, I highly recommend the Portofino Brasserie Italienne.
The pasta & pizza were fantastic, & we were there at a not so busy time, so quickly got a seat. The food did take quite a long time to arrive though, which was a surprise, considering there were only 2 or 3 small groups in the restaurant, so not sure how it would be during the busy time. As for service, I didn't feel particularly welcome or the warmth, but they were friendly, not attentive, just brought the food we asked & that's about it, no greetings, not much talking, maybe the guy was having a bad day, so it was interesting experience.
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.
