Cafe Portofino - Marriott KauaiItalian DelightMy husband and I drove from the Poipu area to Lihue to dine at Cafe Portifino for Mother's Day. It was wonderful! I had the Osso Bucco - melt in your mouth!! My husband had the Eggplant Parm. He loves this dish and he said it was the best he had ever had. The view was wonderful, service attentive, and we really enjoyed it.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMFun night at PortofinoGreat service, nice view, and delicious food! The fettucine bolognese and linguine puttanesca were perfect! We wouldn't normally pay $20 each for these two plates, but the location and availability made CP our only choice for our last dinner out and boy was it worth it! Someone else at our table had the best veal marsala in his life! The veal picatta was also a favorite. Basket of bread that included foccacia and a white loaf was a nice treat that you don't find at most restaurants on the island. Our waitress had a great sense of humor and dealt with my picky party ever so graciously. The open air out on the terrace was heavenly! Mahalo, CP!4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding year after year!Outstanding year after year! Lovely view of Kalipaki Bay, tropical breezes and lovely fish dishes with outstanding service. Will return again next year.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMKauai's Little ItalyLocated at the Marriott on Kalapaki Beach in Kauai has its advantages. The view of the bay is spectacular, and the service was just as wonderful as the food. I had the opportunity to dine here over several days while working on the island and never had anything but stellar service and impeccably prepared meals. Have the Oso Bucco or the daily special. Stay for the late night entertainment and if you are on a cruise ship (Thursday night from 10-2am), it is only a short walk from the cruise ship pier. If you want a romantic dinner with a view (the gentleman who played the Harp was a wonderful accent to an evening with my wife) while enjoying authentic Italian cuisine, then Cafe Portofino is the place for you!1/1/0001 4:00:00 PM