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Pizzeria Portofino, Chicago, IL

Pizzeria Portofino

4.8
4.8
1524 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
A photo of Pizzeria Portofino restaurant

Pizzeria Portofino

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 210 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched casual restaurant located directly on the Chicago riverfront offering hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive patio and breezy decor that will instantly transport you to the Italian Riviera.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 900-9018
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Catering
    Pizzeria Portofino<br />offers semi- private dining for any size group, whether an intimate party of 8 or a large<br />celebration throughout the entire restaurant space. The Special Events team is<br />available to help guests create their own personalized private dining experience.
  • Private party facilities
    The Parties &Special Events team can bring the Pizzeria Portofino experience to you. Whether it be catering toyour boat, home, office or event venue, we want to make your next group gathering oneeveryone is sure to remember!
  • Neighbourhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross Street
    Clark Street & the Chicago River
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    CTA State &amp; Lake
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Enclosed & Heated Patio Table

    US$2.50 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us rain or shine, with our new all-weather riverfront patio. Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched casual restaurant located directly on the Chicago riverfront offering hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive patio and breezy décor that will instantly transport you to the Italian Riviera. -We have a 15 minute grace period for all reservations. -$2.50 per person fee for Riverview Patio Tables. This Fee is non refundable and not applied to final bill.
  • New Year's Day - Ballin' Beach Brunch

    US$5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 1, 2025 only
    Bounce right into the New Year with our Third Annual Ballin’ Beach Brunch. As we escape to warmer days in Portofino, let’s enjoy our favorite brunch bites, mimosas and a DIY espresso martini bar!
    New Year's Day - Ballin' Beach Brunch photo
  • Winter Cocktail Class

    US$85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 16, 2024 only
    7:00 p.m.
    Off site at 317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
    Get ready to shake up some holiday magic! Join Pizzeria Portofino and celebrate the season riverside with a Holiday Cocktail Class! Eat, sip and learn how to put a seasonal spin on your favorite cocktails.
    Winter Cocktail Class photo

What 1,524 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • Chicago

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pizzeria Portofino offers a "perfect riverside dining experience" with "amazing views" and "delicious thin crust pizza." Guests love the "great vibe" and "friendly staff," making it a "summer must" on the Chicago River. Reservations are recommended, especially for the outdoor patio, to enjoy the "beautiful scenery."

1,524 Reviews
  1. Rebeca

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The heated patio with amazing river views at Pizzeria Portofino was the perfect place to celebrate a college graduation with our family. The atmosphere was lively and filled with positive energy, our server, Keith, was super attentive and fun, and everything was delicious including the cocktails! We'll be back!

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  2. Elizabeth

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! A must while in Chicago! Pizza and cocktails are amazing!

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  3. Aimee

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were five minutes past our grace period due to a late flight arrival and they were kind enough to still fit us in on the heated patio. The whole place was beautiful so no matter where you sit, it’s amazing. Food and drinks were everything I had hoped for our first meal to have in Chicago.

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  4. Heidi

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pizza Portofino went above and beyond for our family visiting Chicago from Ohio. We mistakenly did not consider the time change booking the reservation at home for 4:00pm arriving to Chicago looking for my reservation and it said 5:00pm. They did not even hesitate to help our party get seated within 10 minutes service amazing food with excellent service and we were out of there to get to our show in time. I can’t thank them enough for saving our amazing dinner at a restaurant. We visited several times now while we’re in Chicago. Will tell others about this amazing restaurant and be back when we visit again.

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  5. Bridget

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our dinner was amazing. Our server Bailey was the best!

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  6. Courtney

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The patio is very cozy and has a great atmosphere. Our food came quickly and it was overall a great experience!

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  7. Karen

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group of six and it was our first time at the restaurant. A great vibe as soon as you walk in the door. Food was amazing and our server, Jared, was simply fantastic. He was very attentive and had several great food and cocktail suggestions. If I had any complaint it was that it was extremely busy for a 4:15p appointment and we were felt like sardines in the booth that we were given. I wish we had a bit more room to spread out. Otherwise, it was a fantastic experience and I would definitely return. 

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  8. Lacey

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    we have dined at Pizzeria Portofino many times in the past and enjoyed the food and service. Our latest dinner was another story. We had booked (and were charged an extra fee !) for dining on the covered/heated outdoor patio. When the forecast was for very cold temperatures the night of our dinner, I called the restaurant the day before to inquire how the covered outdoor eating area would feel. I specifically asked if we would be eating in our coats, and the hostess who answered the phone assured me that we would be "nice and toasty" with the double plastic coverings and the heat lamps. This was not the case. The wind was blowing through the room soon after we sat down. We had to eat with coats and scarves on. Gloves would have been nice as well as our hands were freezing, as was the silverware. Our food was freezing within seconds of being brought out. We did not enjoy our meal at all. I would not recommend dining in this space when the outdoor temperature is below 40. While our server was sympathetic, there was no other table to move to. In addition, the bussing service was awful. A team of bussers hovered and continually removed food that we had not finished, including tuna tartare, which was one of the few items that tasted okay cold. They actually removed the unfinished drink from my daughter's hand. Overall, extremely disappointed in the hostess for not being honest, in the uncomfortable meal and in the bad service.

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  9. Monica

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service, and outstanding menu. One of my all time faves!

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  10. Christine

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service was outstanding as always!

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FAQs

Pizzeria Portofino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 900-9018.

Pizzeria Portofino is rated 4.8 stars by 1524 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Pizzeria Portofino restaurant

Pizzeria Portofino

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 210 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pizzeria Portofino

317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-4701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Clark Street & the Chicago River
  • Neighbourhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    CTA State & Lake
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 900-9018
  • Catering
    Pizzeria Portofino<br />offers semi- private dining for any size group, whether an intimate party of 8 or a large<br />celebration throughout the entire restaurant space. The Special Events team is<br />available to help guests create their own personalized private dining experience.
  • Private party facilities
    The Parties &Special Events team can bring the Pizzeria Portofino experience to you. Whether it be catering toyour boat, home, office or event venue, we want to make your next group gathering oneeveryone is sure to remember!
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