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Cafe Portofino, Lihue, HI

Cafe Portofino

4.2
4.2
2254 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Authentic Northern Italian fare, also specializing in seafood and steaks. Cafe Portofino is a beautiful upscale restaurant overlooking the ocean located at the Royal Sonesta Resort. Please come and enjoy our award wining cuisine and breathtaking views. Official parking for the restaurant is available at the Royal Sonesta Resort.

Please note, all seating is first come, first served- no special seating requests can be honored. For parties over 6, online reservations are not accepted, please call the main number.

If you have children in your party, please leave a note on your reservation or message the restaurant so that we can better accommodate your seating. Grazie.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 245-2121
  • Website
    http://cafeportofinokauai.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Location
    3481 Ho'olaule'a Way, Lihue, HI 96766
  • Neighbourhood
    Lihue
  • Cross Street
    Rice Street
  • Parking details
    Free valet parking at Royal Sonesta.(Street Parking and Beach parking also available)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Kauai

    Hot spot

  • Kauai

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Kauai

    Great for fine wines

  • Kauai

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Kauai

    Romantic

  • Kauai

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Portofino offers an "unmatched setting" with "beautiful ocean views" and a "delicious menu." Known for its "best Italian food on the island," the restaurant provides "excellent service" and "reasonable prices." While some guests mention occasional service hiccups, many praise the "amazing ambiance" and "authentic Italian flavors."

2,254 Reviews

  1. Judy

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had swordfish in a lemon, butter, olive oil,caper preparation. The portion size was huge. The price was in keeping with the high prices of Hawaii restaurants. Lively preparation and delicious fish.

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  2. Diane

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and lovely ambiance. And the food was superb! When you’re in Lihue make this a must do!

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  3. Gerald

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service excellent. Food very good. Value good. Table could have been better but over all very good experience.

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  4. Michael

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure dinning at Portofino’s. Love the food and the atmosphere. Plus everyone is so nice.

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  5. Joe

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whenever we are in Kauai, we have to go to this restaurant. The food is amazing, the service is wonderful and the view is spectacular!

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  6. Susan

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten here every time we come to the island. The food is fabulous. Unfortunately the portions were noticeably smaller this time and the profiteroles were burned. Otherwise we had a wonderful meal.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Patricia was an excellent server. The food was very good. Live music was wonderful. Had the Marlin and it was light and cooked perfectly. The sauce that was on it was a oh so good.

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly management and staff . Terrific food,particularly the diver sole!

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  9. April

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal with an affordable and good wine menu. We have already booked our next meal.

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  10. Jerry

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Only problem was the overhead fan inside was not working and my wife was uncomfortable without the fan.

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FAQs

Cafe Portofino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 245-2121.

Cafe Portofino is rated 4.2 stars by 2254 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Portofino

3481 Ho'olaule'a Way, Lihue, HI 96766

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Rice Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Lihue
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Free valet parking at Royal Sonesta.(Street Parking and Beach parking also available)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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