Reviews of Portofino. (Restaurant) in Hamilton (Waikato).

Name: Portofino
Address: 237 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand, Hamilton, Waikato
Telephone: +64 7 834 2034
Price range: €€
Rating: 4.4

Portofino

834 Reviews

358 Comments

Restaurant

Italian restaurant

237 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand

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Information of Portofino, Restaurant in Hamilton (Waikato)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Open hours of Portofino

Monday

5–9 p.m.

Tuesday

5–9 p.m.

Wednesday

5–9 p.m.

Thursday

12–9 p.m.

Friday

12–9:30 p.m.

Saturday

12–9:30 p.m.

Sunday

12–9 p.m.

Popular times

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Reviews of Portofino

My partner and I had an awesome time at Portofino. The staff were very helpful and polite. The night was quite busy but we didn't wait long before we were served. The food that we got were all delicious with very generous portion sizing. Overall dining experience was great. Worth every penny.

M. S.

Staff engaging vibrant & friendly. Busy upbeat atmosphere. Our waitress was outstanding - warm, efficient & fabulously vibrant. Did not know her name or culture but we appreciated her wonderful service. A delight & honour to be served by her. Food & service outstanding. Wanted to hear more italian music. A real pleasure.

C. “.

A lovely quiet atmosphere. Efficient, prompt, attentive and helpful staff. Loved the grilled chicken parmagiana served with veges. So often it is fried and being grilled was a little bit healthier. Great location on the main street. 👍✨

M. G.

Right in the city centre, lots of people, great Italian food in town. Very friendly waitress we had, will come back again if passing through Hamilton again.

E. H.

Amazing restaurant and amazing staff. The food was exceptional....I'll definetly return.

J. W.

Great service and fantastic food.

The seasonal veggies is a dissatisfied side to the menu. We order the veal, and although the veal was good, the sides definitely need work. The pastas are great and should be the go to for food this restaurant.

S. C.

Came here for dinner for two. Had a couple of drinks and antipasto to start. Selection of meats, vegetables olives and cheese, was nice but felt was a little basic. I had gnocchi carbonara and friend had eye fillet steak and verges. The eye fillet was great and well cooked, my gnocchi was very nice and tasty, only negative was felt it was a little too ‘cheesy’ sauce. Nice atmosphere and staff were friendly and attentive. The only thing that met it down was the toilets, they were at the back of the building and shared with another restaurant and not overly clean.

M. W.

Perfect lasagne, A-tier service, and spotless FOH today.

N. D.

The bolognese and the carbonara were awesome as well as the pepperoni pizza. Dining experience was great with staff very attentive to customers.

Amazing restaurant in Central Hamilton. Food, service top class. Highly recommend.

M. K.

Delicious food and a nice atmosphere. Staff are attentive and helpful.

Service excellent, with a smile and a laugh. Table of 15 served efficiently, meals were all complimented on.

A. A.

One of the best dining experienced I had lately. Not only we enjoyed the quality of the food, we also loved the ambience, the music, the service, the friendliness of the staff. It was all great. We will definitely go back.

C. M.

One of my sons fave places for date night. Service is amazing, food is excellent, restaurant itself is beautiful. 10/10

M. M.

Absolutely delicious food, great wine, awesome fast and friendly service. I can't recommend this place highly enough!

j. p.

My husband and I love this place. This is his favourite restaurant, and I'm glad that he introduced this to me, thus it also became my favourite. We love the food and the ambience. And the crew and staff are all accommodating. Would love to visit again soonest..

A. L.

Best Italian food in town! Love the staff and haven’t ordered a bad dish yet!

R. K.

Excellent food nd great service.

Loved it. Great amazing food and customer service . Would highly recommend it.

E. L.

The lunch experience was OK, service was OK and the food was decent.

B. W.

Great service, tasty food and great atmosphere.

H. T.

Dinner at Portofino, lovely meal and friendly wait staff. Unfortunately do not offer soy milk for hot drinks. Love the profiteroles for dessert. The food is always delicious here.

B. P.

Amazing food. Staff very attentive and polite. Great customer service. Ive been to the wellington one but this one is much more cozy. Has a lovley atmosphere!! Would definitely return.

Delish, top quality food an wine, makes for an unforgettable night, an this is a great place to start.

L. P.

We took our 7 yr old daughter and had a lovely meal. They had the perfect kids menu. I have been several times and enjoy it immensely. The only disappointment is the profiteroles...they're not fresh. However the tiramisu is fantastic!!

J. L.

Don’t order the risotto, it seems over cooked. The rice is too soft like congee and chicken is too dry. But service is good.

D. H.

Food was good, nice atmosphere. Good service. I got spaghetti Bolognese which I wouldn't rave about, but my partner really enjoyed her seafood.

The food, drink and staff were amazing! Will definitely be back

G. R. (.

Superb service, wonderful Italian food, a great venue, good company and buzzing for a Monday evening....will be back.

Very nice food here

J. G.

Good pasta and seafood with fresh products. Manager very friendly who makes you feel like in Italy.

Exquisite food, fantastic service. Highly recommended

V. Y.

Very pleasant environment, including the music. I ordered a glass of peach juice and an assortment of treats. Loved the warm texture of the juice.

D. E.

Always a great meal with good service, nice wine list and I regularly have the Scallopini Marsala because it's the perfect veal dish

P. K.

Great food and cocktails. Excellent staff.

Best food ever service number one cool atmosphere highly recommended any one to come here 👌 great place. Done perfectly. Nice bottle of Chianti. The tiramisu looked ordinary in presentation but digging spoon in flavors came out. Only thing I would have any complaint about is that the toilets that are shared with other premises were dirty. thanks

C. J.

Last time I was here was about 5 years ago and it was amazing, I never forgot the profiteroles. First time back since then, profiteroles were hard and dry (defrosted??), and the cannelloni was a bit mushy (seemed like more than ricotta and spinach...pumpkin?).

k. t.

If you're looking for a good Italian restaurant then Portofino will not disappoint. With a good selection of wine and a menu to match, its pretty hard to fault. Highly respectful and very attentive staff make the dinning experience very enjoyable. The price reflects the quality and the quality is high. Still one of my favorite restaurants in Hamilton.

G. C.

Great food, great place, great service

C. B.

Good central location. Good food, the veal was great, cheesecake was huge. Service was attentive. They weren't constantly checking everything was okay. Portofino has got the balance right. Enjoyable family meal out.

Food fabulous. Staff a bit off their game though.

A. B.

Authentic Italian cuisine coupled with great service!

Excellent service.. nice food... certainly recommend it to others

Best food ever service number one cool atmosphere highly recommended any one to come here 👌 great place. Veal was primo and my fiance had a steak. Done perfectly. Nice bottle of Chianti. The tiramisu looked ordinary in presentation but digging spoon in flavors came out. Nothing to do with the food though. Excellent.

Best food ever service number one cool atmosphere highly recommended any one to come here 👌 great place. The waiting staff were attentive and good at their jobs. Mussell entree was tasty. Veal was primo and hubby had a steak. Done perfectly. Nice bottle of Chianti. The tiramisu looked ordinary in presentation but digging spoon in flavors came out.

Delishes food well worth the vist, beautiful atmosphere and amazing food highly recommend

G. R.

Very nice place, setup and staff are fantastic. I did find the food a little bland unfortunately. Not to say I would not be back.

J. L.

Very nice! Perfect for fine dining or a cute date!

A. C.

Had lucnch at Portofino in Hamilton. 10 out of 10 for food atmosphere and service. First time in a long time that I thouroghly enjoyed every minute of my time there.

J. v. R.

Good Italian cuisine, pleasant environment with efficient and very polite wait staff. Good range of choices from children's menu through to the usual Italian dishes including gluten free and vegetarian.

Wasn't as good as first visit. Very lax service. Had to keep asking to be served. Forgot a coffee that was ordered, and waited ages to pay Not busy, seemed like 'slack Sunday' would describe it. Food quite bland. Wont rush to go back.

The place was full, but the service was excellent, as was the food. Definitely will be back

L. S.

Wow, great service from experienced friendly staff and delicious food. They even put parmesan on each of the tables in use. This is unlike the Portofino in Gisborne where the manager informed me I would have to pay extra for parmesan when I asked if I could have some for my chicken cacciatore. He said it's too expensive to provide other than for a few specific meals. So well done Hamilton Portofino and shame on Gisborne Portofino.

Good food and nice service.

K. R.

Service was amazing from the moment we walked in, super friendly staff, and the carbonara pasta is to die for. Very lovely atmosphere also. Staff had no issues attempting to make my favorite drink by ear, which by the way was perfect. 10/10 would recommend this restaurant to others. Thank you.

N. H.

Although very busy and expecting a large dinner party, they squeezed 2 of us in for dinner, beautiful lasagne and a very attentive wait service. Topped off a good afternoon and evening.😁😁😁😁

Food is fabulous, staff very friendly great experience again

J. S.

Awesome service as soon as I sat down! They have Such great pasta, I couldn't eat all of it as much as I wanted too! Respectful and friendly staff. I'd definently recommend it if you're coming through Hamilton or if you want a nice meal out💙 Thanks guys. Wish I got a photo!!

Excellent service and delicious food. Fully recommend

J. P.

Good food, Good service as well.

P. R.

Great food and service as always. we enjoyed the time here.

Really nice service and well manners staff 😊

F. W.

Great atmosphere and the food is always gorgeously presented and yummy too! The toilet situation is a bit of a mission but 5 stars for the restaurant itself!

J. K.

Ricky is always an amazing host - from his friendly and welcoming nature, to his ability to remember what I ordered last time I visited (often 6+ months). The kitchen has never sent us a dish we didn't love, and they not only cope with special dietary requirements, but do so with custom off-menu meals that taste superb! Every time I've dined here I've always left feeling like it was the best dining experience yet.

Seating was at a table situated near windows overlooking the nearby golf course - all very nice. Now, the food. This is where Portofino shines. The French Onion soup is an absolute must. It smells and tastes fantastic without the greasy sensation some lower quality soups leave. The chicken crepes were excellent, a light option that truly lives up to its name.

Plating of the food could have been cleaner but the food its self was good, main issue was the waiter forgot what we ordered, will try them again though.

x. E.

Nice atmosphere, great tasting food and good sized portions, most of us struggled to finish our meals and were able to take them home. Really enjoyed it. Only downfall was their cocktails weren't that nice.

Everyone left very happy. Fresh and fast. At the time we didn't know this was a chain. Veggie burger with fresh avocado was divine. Possibly garlic powder in one if there special sauces which was a negative. Gluten free buns available. Quick and friendly service if you are in a rush.

S. N.

Portofino, is a nostalgic name. I had memories with this song. But anyway, I chose this place for an special occasion. The interior design was very good. Staff were very polite, but every few minutes they came and filled our glass or checked if we needed anything. This bothered us during our conversation. And was somehow frustrating. The food was very good, I ordered lasagna, and my friend ordered spagetti bolognese, which both of them tasted good. The worst thing is the toilet, which I do not recommend to use, and it was terrible. This is a very negative point for such a good restaurant.

Loved the service food and ambience

Good place for lunch/dinner, meals are reasonably priced and very tasty. Atmosphere is also very good and in line with what you expect at the other Portofino restaurants.

Good service, pleasant environment.

C. B.

The best Italian food I ever had. I went on my birthday and they put a birthday candle in my cheesecake which was lovely! Also the server had memorized everything on the menu, super impressive I don't know how she does it

C. C.

This was a very enjoyable dining experience. The waiter was knowledgeable and had a flair that really stood out. The glasses of water were topped off around the table without any prompting and the meals were delicious and exactly what I had hoped for. Really recommend this restaurant if you're after a good meal.

B. N.

Amazing quality and stellar service. Menu is extensive; not just pasta! That being said their pasta is authentic and delicious so I would definitely suggest it. Top quality. Parking is a little hard but that's Vic st/CBDfor ya. Booking recommended. Lots of lovely booth seats and they can shuffle seating for very large groups (20 approx people)

J. H.

Great luxurious feel, for a standard price of a dine out meal. Food is delicious and good portion sizes, and the desserts are to die for!

G. C.

We had a lovely 3 course meal. The meals were very well presented. The service was very good. We were not waiting or had staff bugging us all the time. When we needed service they were there, otherwise they gave us privacy. Service was quick too. The setting was really nice. We enjoyed the atmosphere and ambiance. It is definately worth a few more visits

V. P.

Always have felt welcome by the staff. Have tried few of their Pastas, me and my friends love their Salmon one and their Mussel one (sorry don't remember the name). Their wine suggestions are always on point, goes perfectly with the dish ordered. True Italian feels :)

Beautiful meals, exceptional service. Great dining experience

Food and service is excellent however could be improved by serving all pasta dishes in warm plates. By the time you get through the serving it's gone cold.

We had been to the Gisborne branch of portofino just days ago and were surprised that the food at Hamilton branch was a lot better than at Gisborne. The veal Marsala was really good at gisborne but hamiltons version was just better. The plain but super tasty potato and broccoli were perfect and a hidden carrot and 3 green beans was. Perfect. The sauce took first prize. Great. The profiteroles at Gisborne had only a tiny bit of custard in them and were dry because if it. Hamilton’s version was delicious - great choux pastry, lovely custard and cream and a perfect chocolate sauce. My panne cota was lighter, less sweet and with real raspberry on top rather than sauce. So much better.

A. M.

The best Italian food & friendly staff in town. Good atmosphere. They have NZ & Italian wines, beer, cocktails, pizza & deserts. You can either walk-in, make reservations or order takeaways.Vegetarian options available as well.

D. S.

Food was great - but make sure you check the bill. Our bill included a meal we didn't have and a drink we didn't have

Tortellini alla panna, the best italian dishes here.

A. S.

Great surprise. Super huge meals . Good wine selection. Good Italian with enough choices to keep everyone happy . Smoking outdoor tables also. Very good value for groups. Will be back

Lovely staff who were very friendly and could answer any questions about the food. All cooked beautifully, had plenty of flavour. Highly recommend. Would definitely go back again!

Top class food and service.

R. H.

Perfect food, fantastic service and wonderful atmosphere. Easily one of the best dining experiences in the city.

Exceptional traditional Italian food, cooked justa like momma:) Service impeccable!

A. C.

I really enjoyed my meal. The service was classy and refined. Was a great experience. Thanks Portofino.

B. W.

Excellent from the start nice welcome. lovely ambient surroundings. great service. We had 3 courses, plenty helpings for each perfect timing between each course well presented meals. Perhaps a bit more expensive in total but worth it. Nice mysin quietly playing , easy to converse. Thank you Portofino...

C. D.

Wow! Been in NZ 11 years and have been waiting to find a place like this! Awesome food, and superb service. Genuine service conversations not forced as in many places. Absolutely superb- thank you!

Excellent service, responsive and kind staff. Decent drink selection, passable interior. My group chose a wide selection of their pasta and no-one was disappointed.

S. E.

Portofino is more like a modern Italian restaurant. The garlic bread was like a pizza base (not lovely thick bread with butter) the lasagne was salty sadly. The service was fabulous, we were there for a 50th and they looked after us well. The bathroom was like going on an adventure to Mordor, out the door, down a hall, right into another building left over a bridge, I totally expected trolls or Orcs to attack me... Over all it was OK. But my expectations was Italian! No Italian motif, very black n white...

Angela was super lovely and a great server 😊 the food was excellent and my partner even got a little birthday present dessert at the end of our meal. Thank you so much!

Fantastic restaurant. Great service, excellent food. I have been to Italy and the food is exactly what you would find in Florence or Venice. Beautifully decorated interor too.

H. S.

Incredible service, especially if you have a little baby! Cocktails are lovely, food is incredible. The only downside was, my friend ordered a marinara and it had frozen cooked prawns in it and they forgot to put 3 of the seafoods in her pasta. However, they offered her 50% off the price of her pasta. Place is lovely to dine in. I would definitely go back. Carbonara is beautiful!

C. T.

Absolutely brilliant!. Staff are so on to it, food just sublime. I can't fault this place. Lots of other folks and a couple of big groups enjoying their evening. Will definitely be back, I love it!.

t. g.

Consistently good food and friendly staff, always enjoy the experience.

A. S.

Great service okay food. My pasta Vongole was delicious but my dad ordered the risotto it was very dry but tasty.....

This place serves amazing Italian food. The beef lasagne was delicious. Also we have steak which was refectory cooked as per our choice. Also portafino is on the expensive side but the food is all worth it.

Great ambience so relaxed. Wonderful food and service. Well recommended Italian restaurant - give it a try.

B. A.

Arrived in Hamilton late on Monday. Potifinos were happy to serve us. Food was fantastic.. classic Italian done as it should be. I had the piatta de mare and my wife had the Cannelloni...highly recommend it to anyone

Hey my first time I was looking for a dinner out where you could talk and enjoy a possible romantic setting where you could be in your own little world ...dinner which was a fabulous meal I might add none of that having to order vegs as a side! the staff amazing lovely waitress who looked after us or left us as appropriate and at end of evening another waiter let us hve a liquor outside even though they had officially closed they went the xtra mile to make our evening memorable and cost was very affordable we shared an amazing dessert which they were very generous wth setting cosy I wish I had taken photos but was so carried away wth the best experience ever Would I go back ? thats a yes will you love it thats a big yes! Thankyou for the night I wanted to remember! Portofino thats a big yes from me!!!!😊

S. B.

Best Fettucine ever! I added Bacon, no problem at all. Great service by waiting and bar staff. Everyone was happy with their meals. Highly recommend a visit.

Service was great meals were delicious and delivered quickly

V. C.

Very nice food.

Very professional, clean and amazing wratresses and waitor. The food was incredible

N. P.

Excellent food....very polite and friendly staff...vegan and vegetarian options are also available...I highly recommend. 5⭐️

V. K.

Great restaurant always come here when we are back in Hamilton. Lasagne is great so is there perfitorols Not a 5 as dont chill the port to cold

A. M.

Decent food. Amazing service. Would highly recommend.

m. z.

Super delicious food. Very friendly staff. Nice environment and atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Awesome food. Great atmosphere. Thanks heaps.

Good quality food and very tasty. Staff are friendly and professional. Quite pricey on desserts, but good portion sizes.

The service was excellent. Plenty of food option. Tasty dishes and wines. Reasonable prices. Delightful atmosphere and decor.

C. H.

It was a special occasion, my 70th Birthday. We fealt special and the meal and service were excellent. Keep up the good work.

A. C.

Beautiful food and atmosphere. Really enjoyed our meal and reasonably priced. Would definitely go back.

T. M. E.

Great food great service

The rigatoni portofino is incredible, the bruschetta is up there with some of the best food my partner and I have had. We come back on a monthly basis because it's so consistent and will continue to do so!

G. W.

Beautiful food, service friendly, but not up to the standard of the food.

K. T.

Pretty ordinary. I had chicken breast which was tough and steamed carrot , brocolli and potato. I was unimpressed but if you like seafood my partner enjoyed his

Fantastic cuisine, cozy interior and excellent service

Absolutely beautiful. Wife and daughter also enjoyed. Great family meal. Slightly expensive though. But would go back

Service was mediocre, food was very flavoursome but huge amounts of pasta and not so much of other ingredients.

Wonderful food ... traditional Italian done right ✅ 👌 awesome service we will be back.

Enjoyed our dinner to celebrate a very special occasion. Staff very friendly and attentive. A little bit pricey but would definitely go back!

J. L.

Fantastic FOOD Great and knowledgeable waiting staff they made our 52 ND wedding anniversary just perfect. Great ambionce Seemless service, our new favorite.🤓

J. S.

Lovely food, great service and a warm spring evening. Perfect!

Amazing service and food, good wines too

C. C.

Good service. Brief waiting time for food. Good menu. 5/5 for clam spaghetti. 5/5 for spaghetti bolognese for my 4 year daughter who just loved it and 4/5 for lasagne.

M. P.

Hubby and i had dinner last night, great staff found us a table even though they were extremely busy. Entree and dinner was delicous, could not fault the service absolutely reccomend this place for a enjoyable evening😀

J. S.

The service here is exceptional. The kids pizza was a favourite, you have to try the mussel pot some of the best I have had in a long time. Highly recommend for good food and service.

J. R.

Hi there. My two friends came down from Auckland last night to the Foreigner concert at Claudlands and called in for dinner. Whow!! What an experience. The staff were exceptional the service amazing. Would recommend the place to all my friends. The staff went out of their way to make sue us 'oldies' were looked after and the nepalense chap was absolutely outstanding. Well done to everyone and the training staff of the Portafino. Jenny Ritchie

R. S.

Yum yum yum What I expected and more with a pleasant atmosphere and excellent kind friendly service. Thank u Made our hamilton experience 👍 👌

Very nice as usual however the filet pepper I certainly have had nicer.

M. S.

I cannot give this enough stars. excellent excellent staff that are welcoming and warm. and very good menu that is generous in meal sizing. amazing

Always wonderful. Great food. Excellent cocktails. Fantastic service.

Hearty home cooked type goodness sort of place. Delicious. Warning - desserts are big so sharing a good idea

Incredible food, fast service, friendly staff. Definitely recommend checking out

Good food always, I'd say the best Italian place in town. Good customer service and very accommodative for people with food restrictions..

1st class service and our meals were perfect, our new go to regular

Amazing food, atmosphere and service

Food was yummy, but really noisy at that time.

The fish was amazing!! Flavours went together so well and the entrees and desserts were also divine

a. D.

we enjoyed pasta and also chili bread. we will visit again.

Love the restaurant, great service, wonderful atmosphere, and the food was delicious 😊 Thank you Portofino Hamilton

R. G.

Exquisite. Beautiful italian menu.. Delicious meals. Great ambience Professional service. Wheel chair access. Brilliant.

Had a great night after a bad experience over a reservation for a table at the bank, we left and found this place and were pleasantly surprised. It’s our new favourite.

Neither here nor there really. Super quiet so would have liked to see impromptu specials to entice people in. Couldn't fault the wait service though, prompt, polite and unobtrusive

Great food and atmosphere and also superb staff.

t. r.

Food is for eating, and good food is to be enjoyed... Healthy and tasty food, Chivkem , fish & risotto was tasty as!!!! Good ambiance and interior. Great service and freindly staff.

Great food, fantastic service, thanks for making our night special

Yummy food and fantastic service! I was really impressed

Had a lovely lasagne there tonight, the food was great, wait times were short and the service was friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

Absolutely brilliant restaurant, awesome service, great front desk, waiters, a great place to go for lunch or dinner. 😁

Beautiful food. Excellent service

Good food, prompt service. Will return.

Delicious food. Great service!!

J. D.

My partner and I come here often and all i can say is this place is awesome!. You cannot fault the service or the food.

This is my favorite restaurant in New Zealand! Stake, fettuccini, calamari, name it!!! Great atmosphere, great stuff, great price!!! Highly recommended!!!

Awesome.The staff are VERY obliging and helpful.My main was Prawns in a creamy sauce.So yummy.I recommend Portofino to anyone who enjoys Italian food.Thank you for an enjoyable meal for myself and my friends.

Great food and excellent service.

Lovely food and cocktails . Very nice service 👍

H. C.

Wonderful food cooked to perfection. Waiter and also wonderful We'll be back.

A great total dining experience, especially having table at front

Good restaurant, staff very helpful. Reasonable prices, city centre location. Accommodate kids.

Excellent! Delicious food, friendly service, and a warm atmosphere. Loved it!

I went to the one in Hamilton, and both the food and service were amazing, + the bartender was very handsome and charming (great scenery) Looking forward to going again.

Came in today at about 1.45pm with my family 2 adults 2 kids.Excellent services and amazing food. Would recommend.

Great service. Very nice authentic food

Awesome place to dine, and the staff are amazing, will be bk

Great portions and fantastic service, our server was so lovely.

Delicious food, huge servings, excellent service.

The food is magnificent and the hosts are super friendly!

Good atmosphere & lovely food 👍👍

Y. M.

Their service was great. The portion is HUGE. Would go there again.

The food was Devine😍 and the service was on point👌 Will definitely recommend portifino and will absolutely dine in again 5 stars from me and my family thank you😊

Beautiful food and staff. It was a warm night when we went and the aircon wasn't the best.

Food was amazing and service top notch.

Love this ace, I always take my daughter her for dinner. Nice friendly staff and really nice food.

Really good service and the food was delicious!

The food and service was excellent the best that I had while in Hamilton

Fantastic restaurant best Italian restaurant in Hamilton

Awesome staff, awesome food. Exceptional value for money.

Great service really good meals👍

Excellent service and amazing food.

C. S.

Wonderful Italian and super friendly staff. The lasagna was delicious. Very happy with the experience.

Had an Excellent meal with Great service.

I loooooved the scene and sooooo loved the food!!!! Soo Delicious highly recommended this place💯!!!!

T. P.

People were nice. Food was so here at. Really great place to eat

Love portofino great place for dinner and very well priced with amazing service, love coming here every time I'm in town

Nice Food At Reasonable prices. Friendly Service too.

Excellent A+ service, great food. Will definitely be back

Great food and wonderful service. Our favorite restaurant in Hamilton.

Good well priced food with excellent service.

Absolute perfection! Impeccable service and quality food, will definitely be back!!

Great food and excellent service.

Great food, staff and service

Great food, great lasagne. Very nice place to eat

Pretty average food and drink. Bruschetta was good.

Very nice cannelloni. Very filling. Will be back hopefully to try salmon pasta.

Good service, great food, would recommend

A beautiful restaurant. Friendly and prompt service, Great food. Thank you.

Great evening. Good food. Great service.

Very nice with big portions

Pretty good nice food

Good service. Great food.

great food,service and atmosphere 🤗

Had a lovely lasagne there tonight, the food was great, wait times were short and the service was friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

Great service and yummy food

Lovely staff ... food is nice

Great food, staff and service

Food is good, but the size is smaller than I expected.

Very nice food and attentive service

Other amazing meal from Portofino Hamilton . This place rates as one of the Best 🖒with both amazing service and Food

Great service and devine Italian cuisine at a fair price!!

Just needed pasta without the dishes. Never disappoints always good value.

Always a great place to go for great food.

Tasty delicious food friendly staff. I reconmend this place.

great food,service and atmosphere 🤗

Excellent food and friendly staff

Well cooked steak and nice fish with an interesting sauce. Highly recommended.

Consistantly good food and service is very good.

Good food . Great atmosphere.

Very consistent and always good. Great service.

J. T.

Love the food and the staff are awesome, recommended to go.

Great service from wait staff. Friendly, patient and accommodating.

Amazing food and service! Will definately be back

Great evening. Good food. Great service.

My wife and I sooo enjoy this place

Favourite place to eat food is brilliant staff is lovely

The pepper corn sauce on my steak was the best ever

Pretty good nice food

Nice

Great food, great service

Good food, but a little inconsistency in the kitchen for eye fillet tonight

Exzellent and authentic food in a relaxing atmosphere

Great service and yummy food

Love this place. Great food and great service.

Nice ambience. Good food. Great service

Great food and friendly staff

Excellent service friendly staff and good food

Very nice with big portions

Friendly and helpful

Lovely staff ... food is nice

The mains were great, but the desserts were amazing!

Superb service, very friendly, delicious food

Lovely food and service!

Amazing food & Amazing staff!

Amazing service and great food highly recommended

Friendly people with some great food

j. h.

Awesome place, great friendly service every time

Love this place, yummy food 😋

Great food. I keep going back.

The best food and service in all of Hamilton.

Always a satisfying experience, no hesitation to recommend.

Excellent food and service!

Awesome food and great hosting

Lovely food and staff

Was great staff well manerd great customer service highly recommend

Awesome food and awesome service

Great Food yet again

Excellent service and great food

Great traditional Italian and great service.

Great food good service

Love this place great food and great service

GREAT SERVICE DELICIOUS MEALS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED A+++

Awesome food..best merinara

Excellent service and food.

M. K.

Service was great, food was great.

Great service

Delicious food, authentic atmosphere

Absolutely one of the best places for pasta on Hamilton

C. S.

Very good staff and nice atmosphere

Perfect place for eat good food !!!

Excellent food and service

Huge meals very yummy

Excellent food and service

Good atmosphere and good food

Great good we would go back u bet

Good hospitality and great food

One of the best Italian places in NZ

Hamilton's go-to for anyone who loves pasta

Fantastic service and meal....

Average service, average food.

Great food and service

great food great service

It's the best place in Hamilton

Great food & service

Good food

Good service and food.

Favorite go to pasta place

Food was excellent

Love this Italian restaurant

Delish!

Amazing place

I love the food

Consistently delicious.

Great food

The best food

Average lunch

Great Italian restaurant

Great food

Beautiful meal 🍴

Great restoran

Love the food

Nice

Beautiful food

Great

Nice pizza,

worth it

Tasty

Delish

Great food

Great night

Topnotch

Great

Amazing food

Beautifull Food

Great pasta

Excellent place

Delightful

Very good experience. The staff were so friendly, polite and helpful! Spaghetti, gnocchi and lasagna were awesome! The parmigiana was too expensive and too small. The dessert was so good!

H. S.

calzone is a must try and lemon wedge on seasonal veg is such a nice touch. lovely wine too.

S. O.

Outstanding food and great pricing! My go to winning meal is the tortellini - you can't go wrong with it! We have been to Portofino a few times now, with a large group and a couple of times my wife and myself. Each time we are so l pleasantly greeted and a particular staff member Dish remembers us, and comes to check in and catch up when he gets a chance. Such great service and you feel exceptionally valued. We will continue to make this a go to spot for us!

Ordered two meals and desserts on Uber eats. The food was okay but nothing special for the price.

Professional staff, lovely Italian menu Recommend the bruschetta.

(Translated) Great place: delicious cuisine, friendly and helpful staff, cozy atmosphere. Nice prices. (Original) Отличное место: вкусная кухня, приветливый и внимательный персонал, уютная атмосфера. Приятные цены.