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.
Super de bon service ! Service extra rapide, trop, 48 minutes total, bière même pas terminée & on devait payer. 18h02, arrivée & 18h48 on se levait pour payer. Table trop serrée, me faisait accrocher à chaque passage des services! Lasagne réchauffée au micro-onde à coup sûr, loin d'une vrai lasagne italienne. Assiette sans goût, & au surplus pas de sel/poivre sur les tables. Par contre cachet unique pour l'ambiance & l'endroit dans la ville.
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.
Sympathique restaurant qui nous fait voyager en Italie. Belle ambiance & personnel professionnel. Sans réservation, nous avons pu avoir une table un samedi soir. Note spéciale également pour le groupe qui joua en « live » cette soirée là (16 nov 2024 ).
We loved this restaurant so much that we went for dinner for both of our nights in Quebec. Our server (Sarah) was so great & all of our food was delicious. 10/10 recommend!
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.
La pizza extraordinaire je goûtait ' Italie avec ses sauces aux tomates! Que dires du service de la jeune & talentueuse MATILDE. Elle nous a toute de suite dit qu'elle était à ses premières expériences , nous rendant un service impeccable & surtout avec le sourire! Moi & ma soeur recommandons ce magnifique resto!
