Best Italian food in town and the owners are so nice. They have huge portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Russell C.
It was good when it was open, but sadly I think its now closed. The one downtown on Austin Ave is a great date night spot with a great atmosphere and large portions!
Ali Taylor
Can't wait for them to open back up the CS location. This is real food with excellent serviceKid-friendliness: They were all very sweet to our kiddos and let them order on their own and very patient
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Sampler Platter, Pasta Sampler, Alfredo Pizza
Juan Villarreal
Hard to go to a place when they don't honor their posted hours. A wasted trip and waste of my time!!!
Service: 1
Lauren L.
I have had many dishes and at Portafino's, both locations. Everything including the pizza has been amazing. The dish that sent me here to write a review that to me, tops it all is the baked ziti made with Italian pink sauce! I'm a baked ziti lover and this is the best I've ever had. I also love the atmosphere at Portofino's bc it's like finding Italy in Waco. I've built a cordial and friendly relationship with the owners and their Italian accents and recipes are so genuine, authentic, and friendly. The being Italian family traditions to Waco, highly recommended! Either location. The downtown location has they down town feel and the China Spring location has that family feel. The food is amazing! And mmmmm the bread!
Toby Marie Walker
Great Chicken Parm and their pizza is good too! Definately worth it. The house salads are also wonderful.It's the only place in the China Spring area that has a nice atmosphere for talking to the people at your table.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Timothy Bodle
Food is always very good. No military discount unless you wear your uniform. In my opinion, that's their way of saving themselves a little money by not giving veterans a discount. Sad in my opinion.
Robin Tapp Lemons
Wonderful food a little pricey. But the food is great. The bread is to die for but it'd be nice if the shrimp scampi had a salad or a vegetable instead of only bread. But we will definitely return.
Sylvia H.
Great food and great service! Long time customer. Have known the owners and family for years.
Santa C.
Nice folks. Great food. And pleasant dining too. Absolutely recommend. (Pick-up portions are not only good, but huge !) While I prefer their dine-in, I have used pick-up and it's great also !!!
The host wast very helpful and friendly and her recommendation was on point. The server was great and very friendly with amazing service.
Donnie Thompson
Good food, great owners-staff. Love talking with the owners, whom also work hard as cooks and service staff. Great people. Would recommend for an intimate date or family lunch/dinner. Keep up the great work guys!
Alan Simmers
Excellent food and service amd worth the price but be prepared to pay 3.9% surcharge for using credit card.
suzie orner
We like Portofinos menu and the food is delicious but the restaurant owners/staff are undependable. I had a reservation for six at 11:00 AM one morning and the restaurant was closed when we got there. Another potential customer called the owner and the owner said he would be on his way shortly. The restaurant closes on Tuesday but I called for takeout this afternoon and there is no answer. Either a restaurant is dependable or it is not. I won't "bother " them again .
Maribel Garcia
We wanted to go time ago, one day we went, and it was closed, but now, they have new hours. Well, finally today we could place a to go order. We got the Nick's salad, pasta sampler, Joe's Garden Special, and the kid's ravioli, everything was delicious! The flavors of their sauce, the cheese, the veggies, oh my, their bread! The girl who gave me my order was so nice! We're definitely coming back either to eat there or to go!
Best Italian food in town and the owners are so nice. They have huge portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was good when it was open, but sadly I think its now closed. The one downtown on Austin Ave is a great date night spot with a great atmosphere and large portions!
Can't wait for them to open back up the CS location. This is real food with excellent serviceKid-friendliness: They were all very sweet to our kiddos and let them order on their own and very patient
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Sampler Platter, Pasta Sampler, Alfredo Pizza
Hard to go to a place when they don't honor their posted hours. A wasted trip and waste of my time!!!
Service: 1
I have had many dishes and at Portafino's, both locations. Everything including the pizza has been amazing. The dish that sent me here to write a review that to me, tops it all is the baked ziti made with Italian pink sauce! I'm a baked ziti lover and this is the best I've ever had. I also love the atmosphere at Portofino's bc it's like finding Italy in Waco. I've built a cordial and friendly relationship with the owners and their Italian accents and recipes are so genuine, authentic, and friendly. The being Italian family traditions to Waco, highly recommended! Either location. The downtown location has they down town feel and the China Spring location has that family feel. The food is amazing! And mmmmm the bread!
Great Chicken Parm and their pizza is good too! Definately worth it. The house salads are also wonderful.It's the only place in the China Spring area that has a nice atmosphere for talking to the people at your table.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is always very good. No military discount unless you wear your uniform. In my opinion, that's their way of saving themselves a little money by not giving veterans a discount. Sad in my opinion.
Wonderful food a little pricey. But the food is great. The bread is to die for but it'd be nice if the shrimp scampi had a salad or a vegetable instead of only bread. But we will definitely return.
Great food and great service! Long time customer. Have known the owners and family for years.
Nice folks. Great food. And pleasant dining too. Absolutely recommend. (Pick-up portions are not only good, but huge !) While I prefer their dine-in, I have used pick-up and it's great also !!!
Restaurantji Recommends
The host wast very helpful and friendly and her recommendation was on point. The server was great and very friendly with amazing service.
Good food, great owners-staff. Love talking with the owners, whom also work hard as cooks and service staff. Great people. Would recommend for an intimate date or family lunch/dinner. Keep up the great work guys!
Excellent food and service amd worth the price but be prepared to pay 3.9% surcharge for using credit card.
We like Portofinos menu and the food is delicious but the restaurant owners/staff are undependable. I had a reservation for six at 11:00 AM one morning and the restaurant was closed when we got there. Another potential customer called the owner and the owner said he would be on his way shortly. The restaurant closes on Tuesday but I called for takeout this afternoon and there is no answer. Either a restaurant is dependable or it is not. I won't "bother " them again .
We wanted to go time ago, one day we went, and it was closed, but now, they have new hours. Well, finally today we could place a to go order. We got the Nick's salad, pasta sampler, Joe's Garden Special, and the kid's ravioli, everything was delicious! The flavors of their sauce, the cheese, the veggies, oh my, their bread! The girl who gave me my order was so nice! We're definitely coming back either to eat there or to go!