Situé au coeur du Vieux Québec dans une maison historique construite en 1760, le restaurant le Portofino vous accueille dans une chaleureuse ambiance de fête. Pour passer d'agréables moments pour un repas en tête à tête, une réunion d'affaire ou pour souligner un événement en groupe, le Portofino est le restaurant italien par excellence du vieux Québec. Avec ses 140 places, dispose d'une section qui comblera vos attentes et vos besoins.
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Nos Spécialités
Pâtes italiennes et pizzas cuites dans un four à bois.
Portofino Brasserie Italienne offre une expérience culinaire italienne vibrante et authentique au cœur du Vieux-Québec. Les convives apprécient régulièrement la grande qualité du menu, soulignant que les pâtes fraîches, les pizzas au feu de bois et les sauces savoureuses sont systématiquement délicieuses. L'ambiance est souvent décrite comme étant chaleureuse, accueillante et animée, parfois rehaussée par de la musique live et un décor unique. Bien que le restaurant soit très fréquenté, le service est généralement reconnu pour son professionnalisme, son amabilité et son attention, ce qui en fait une destination de choix pour les repas décontractés comme pour les occasions spéciales.
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.
The cacio e pepe was beautifully balanced - rich in flavor, with a silky, peppery sauce that clung to perfectly al dente pasta. It celebrated simplicity in the best way: just a few high-quality ingredients, expertly prepared. Paired with a glass of red wine, the dish felt even more comforting & indulgent.
The atmosphere was incredibly calming, especially during lunch. It was quiet & relaxed - the kind of setting that invites you to slow down & really enjoy your food. The service mirrored that tone: attentive when needed, but never overbearing.
Portion sizes were a bit modest given the price, but understandable considering the authenticity & care behind the food. This is a place that prioritizes tradition, quality, & experience - & it absolutely delivers.
13 juin 2025
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Came here for a birthday dinner with my wife & daughter & was completely blown away. The fettuccine alfredo was unreal. So good we didn't even touch the sausage pizza & just took it home like an afterthought. Tiramisu was smooth, not too sweet, & absolutely hit the spot. Service was fast & friendly without being fake.
What I didn't expect was the insane Formula 1 collection. Helmets from Senna, Häkkinen, Villeneuve, Irvine. Signed flags. Proper F1 history just casually on the walls. It's not just decoration - you can tell someone put real passion into it.
Would've come just for the F1 nostalgia, but the food was legitimately fantastic. A hidden gem for racing fans & pasta lovers alike. Will definitely be back.
Great pasta. We had the pasta with the squid ink & the one with the duck confit. Both very delicious. We expected the pizzas to be good here when we saw the brick oven & we were not disappointed! Our four cheese pizza was delicious. We even took home the slices we couldn't eat anymore for dinner. Service was attentive & kind. Coming to this restaurant was a good decision & a good way to relax & eat in our day visit to Quebec City.
We had the opportunity to dine at this restaurant over the weekend, sitting at a table by the window on the right side. The service was excellent-attentive & enjoyable. The drinks were outstanding.
However, the table next to us was positioned so closely that it completely blocked our access, with their chairs nearly touching our table. This made it difficult to get up without disturbing them, which was not ideal from a logistical standpoint.
The food, unfortunately, left much to be desired & was probably the least appealing aspect of our experience. The garlic bread with cheese lacked freshness, & the cheese was hard. The salad greens were nice, but the shrimp were the tiniest we had ever encountered. Given the price, it didn't feel worth it. As for the pizza, while the dough & sauce were good, the cheese had an odd taste & there was too much of it. After one bite, we left it untouched. The pasta with meatballs had a good sauce & pasta, but the meatballs were bland & lacked flavor.
The quality of the food has certainly degraded. Ordered the steak. Came with a mountain of pasta, vegetables. The plate was very crowded. The steak was cooked well. Husband had a pizza that was raw in parts. My wine was soapy with bubbles in it. Service was ok but they seemed confused about who would be the waiter/waitress. Not going back. It's a shame. I used to like it.
The entrance host was very rude & probably racist to be honest. Told us to wait outside & will call us once there is a table for 2. Another couple went in without a reservation like us & got seated immediately. We were like'ok they are busy maybe they messed up' & got seated after another 5 min of wait.
Food was fantastic until we found a hair inside the pizza & it ruined the mood. They removed the pizza from the bill & gave us a tiramisu for the inconvenience but it was too late for the mood.
The restaurant was very loud for our liking.
The pasta was really good.
I personally never felt this much disrespect at a restaurant & felt it was because of my skin color. In hindsight we should have left the moment we felt that the host was not good. Would not go again & won't be recommending it. This place needs to realize that there are colored people & they also deserve the same respect as other.
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.
