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Cafe Portofino, Lihue, HI

Cafe Portofino

4.2
4.2
2216 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • 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

What 2,216 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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kauai

    Good for groups

  • 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 enchanting dining experience with "excellent Italian cuisine" and "beautiful views" of the ocean and harbor. Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "fabulous Italian food," making it a must-visit. While some note small portion sizes and occasional service hiccups, the overall atmosphere and culinary delights shine.

2,216 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was exceptionally great ! The food was good

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  2. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Seattle

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I don’t believe I have ever left a negative review of a restaurant. However, the ratings on this restaurant are really misleading. Our entrees appeared to me to be a microwave TV dinner dumped on a plate after a more than 30 minute wait. The service was very poor as well. I usually give a business a fair amount of grace, particularly during the holidays, however, the issues I observed seemed to be possible only in a restaurant with long-entrenched disregard for quality of food or service. Please go elsewhere.

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  3. Brian

    VIP

    Denver

    50 reviews

    3.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    While the location and service are very good the restaurant was out of many items including shrimp cocktail, Mahi-Mahi, Ono and Ahi to name a few. The food that did arrive was just OK. The deck was open but the rest of the restaurant including the pizza parlor downstairs were closed and appeared damaged by water or something.

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  4. Susan

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a terrible experience. Either they have no system in place to handle food allergies or the waitstaff hasn’t been trained on the system. Our waitress was clueless, unprofessional and disinterested in doing anything but the bare minimum. Find a different place to eat.

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  5. Allen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place to eat when you're at the resort the first day.

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  6. Gail

    Austin

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was welcoming. Our server was very attentive. I was just disappointed in the Ono fish as it was not juicy or tender as expected. My husband enjoyed chicken marsala very much though.

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  7. Carolyn

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and wait staff was friendly. But be careful when they offer suggestions. We were told dessert options, and a piece of cake with a side of ice cream. When the bill came we found we were charged for a dessert of ice cream and also a piece of cake, not cool given it was $15. for each. Food was okay but there are other Italian restaurants in the area with better food for a fraction of the cost. Having said this, the view is very pretty so if you're looking for the beach view no matter what, then this is the place for you.

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  8. Roy

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The views and service were amazing. I would stick to the Italian food, obviously at an Italian restaurant. The only bad item was the Ribeye Steak, do not order steak. I ordered it medium rare and it came medium well. I did not think it was a ribeye cut either. The appetizers, drinks and other food was delicious!

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  9. Carl

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Veal Marsala was very good. Minestrone needed more seasoning.

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  10. Michael

    VIP

    Tucson

    78 reviews

    4.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    If you have been to Lihue, HI, you should know the place. If you haven't, you should go. Right next door to Dukes (another long-time staple), Portofino is a lovely, fine dining experience on the water. The food is excellent, and the service is A+. This is a no-brainer experience if you want something different than fish tacos and Hula pie! Shout out to Francesco, our server, who was awesome.

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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 2216 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 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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