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Pizzeria Portofino, Chicago, IL

Pizzeria Portofino

4.7
4.7
1508 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
A photo of Pizzeria Portofino restaurant

Pizzeria Portofino

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 182 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 1,508 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 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."

1,508 Reviews
  1. Francesca

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The sever left the dirty dishes on our table for way too long
    Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
    Thank you for the feedback, Francesca! We're sorry to learn that our team wasn't as prompt and thorough as we'd hoped. We take reviews seriously and we'll use yours to coach our staff to be more diligent with the details for the future. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon. Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino

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  2. Bas

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Way too overpriced for what you get. Great pizza for a good price but starters were not good and very expensive. Bruschetta with figs and ricotta is priced at $28 which is ridiculous at its own. We asked for prosciutto as an add on and they charged an additional $11 bucks for three slices of prosciutto. Not worth it. Tuna tartare was dry and seems to have been sliced, prepped and cooled a day in advanced. Also wine list is very much lacking, $24 for a simple and plain chianti. Much better Italian places with better food and value for money in Chicago. Only people with bad taste like this place
    Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
    We're sorry to hear that your experience at Pizzeria Portofino didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback on our prices, portion sizes, and our starters. We always strive to provide value for our dishes, and your comments will help us to improve. We're glad to know that you enjoyed our pizza and that our service was up to par. We hope to have another opportunity to serve you better in the future. Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino

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  3. Christian

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The environment was very nice. The pizza was very tasteful and river north with a view cocktail is very good!
    Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
    Thanks for visiting us, Christian! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the environment and the taste of our pizza at Pizzeria Portofino. It's great to know that the cocktail you tried was to your liking as well. We always strive to provide a memorable experience for our guests. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino

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  4. Martha

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent customer service, great atmosphere to celebrate a birthday or anniversary.
    Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
    Thanks for the feedback, Martha! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience celebrating your special occasions at Pizzeria Portofino. It's wonderful to know that our customer service and atmosphere lived up to your expectations. We strive to make every visit memorable and we're glad we could contribute to your special day. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino

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  5. Teresa

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious!!! The service was amazing!!! We really enjoyed our time in the restaurant. It’s a great location, friendly staff and worth the visit!!! Teresa
    Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
    Thanks for visiting us, Teresa! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our service amazing. It's wonderful to know that you found our location convenient and our staff friendly. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to your next visit to Pizzeria Portofino. See you soon! Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino

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  6. Miosotis

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very excellent, service 20-10. The Location is very good
    Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
    Hey, thanks for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Pizzeria Portofino. It's great to know that our service and location met your expectations. We always strive to provide excellent service and locations, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino

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  7. Nancy

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the food and cocktails. Service was exceptional and Heather, the manager, was amazing.
    Pizzeria PortofinoResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Nancy! We're overjoyed to hear that you had a fantastic time at Pizzeria Portofino. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and cocktails, as well as our service. We always aim to provide exceptional service, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thank you for your kind words and high ratings! Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino

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  8. Yoselin

    Monterrey

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Célebre mí cumpleaños y fue una experiencia muy bonita, la comida espectacular, muchas gracias!!!

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  9. Brock

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Was a member in our groups reservation and all waitresses/hostess said happy birthday and brought out birthday desert. Amazing service and food
    Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
    Thanks for the feedback, Brock! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at Pizzeria Portofino. It's always a pleasure to know that our team's efforts to make our guests' celebrations special are appreciated. We're glad that our birthday desserts added to the joy of your celebration. We look forward to serving you again soon. Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino

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  10. Heather

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This is not the first time I've been to this restaurant and they have over-booked reservations, so sadly this is a trend and we will not be going back. This was a special night out to celebrate my friend's birthday and she left feeling rushed, stressed and heart broken. I planned ahead and booked this reservation 2 months in advance, and we arrived on time, so to be told after we sat down that our group of 7 has an hour to order and eat because there was a private party coming in, was extremely disappointing. If you are going to put such a short time limit on tables, that should be communicated when making the reservation. I can look past the moving tables mid-dinner, but to be constantly reminded we needed to be out of there ASAP and the manager being rude to us, I have never been treated that way at a restaurant before. Our bill was $800 and we couldn’t even enjoy ourselves, so disappointing.
    Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
    Hi Heather. We're genuinely sorry to hear about your recent experience at Pizzeria Portofino. We understand how special occasions can be, and we regret that we didn't meet your expectations on your friend's special night. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the reservation system and the behavior you encountered. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we're committed to improving our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino

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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 4.7 stars by 1508 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

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 182 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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