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Caffe Portofino

4.9
4.9
659 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Since opening in 2005, Caffe Portofino has been a superb addition to the South Florida scene. Our cuisine reflects the diversity of South Florida by introducing an International fusion with an Italian zest and a touch of Caribbean flavors.
Here you will taste and experience South Florida"s eclectic style. Our haute cuisine is sure to please any palate and our friendly service will provide the ultimate dining experience. We are sure you will enjoy your visit to Caffe Portofino.

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Vegetarian

  • Hours of operation

    EVERYDAY at 5:30 PM Sunday to Thursday closing at 10:00pm Friday and Saturday closing at 11:00pm

  • Phone number

    (305) 252-2869

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Israel Guzman

  • Private party facilities

    We offer private events.

  • Private party contact

    Mauricio: (305) 252-2869

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What 659 people are saying

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Miami - Dade

    Best Overall

  • Miami - Dade

    Best Food

  • Miami - Dade

    Italian

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  1. Elena

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Fuimos 2 parejas y desde el principio la atencion fue algo rara parecia que el mesero estaba de afan, preguntamos por algunos platos y su respuesta fue que estaba en el menú, cuando uno pide por esa ayuda es porque quiere conocer un pocomas de la descripción del plato. Mi amiga y yo pedimos lasagna y vino fria, mi espsos pidio una cerveza y no la trajeron porque esraban calientes, cuando ya casi nos ibamos llego el mesero con la cerveza y mi esposo ya no la queria pues ya habiamos terminando y rl holbre tambien se enojo pero la creza del pastel fue cuando llego la hora de pagar la cuenta el esposo de mi amiga fue quien la leyo, mi esposo le pregunto que si venia la propina incluida y el le dijo que si, obviamente porque pensó que si, se equivoco vuando la leyo , vio tax y creyo q era tip , es mas el pensaba q le estabanda dando extra propina entonces mi esposo no lleno la propina. Cuando vamos saliendo del restaurante viene este mesero en una actitud de que porque no habiamos dejado propina pero casi con la pistola afuera, y quedamos confundidos porque pensabamos q si habiamos dejado, pues este señor lo unico que le falto fue pegarnos. Nos sentimos agredidos y maltratados. Este mesero de.apellido Crespo debe tener un entrenamiento en atencion al cliente. Cabe anotar que el restaurante yiene tan poca iluminación que para leer la carta tuvimos que usar la luz del telefono para poder verla. Jamas voveria a comer ahi.
  2. Seajay

    Miami

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We love Caffe Portofino and looked forward to sharing with our friends from MA. The food was delicious as always. The server did his best considering there was a very large party at three separate tables. The noise level was very uncomfortable. Happily they left before we did so we could enjoy the usually nice ambiance.
  3. Angie

    Miami

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hidden gem in a plaza in Pinecrest. The service is impeccable; very attentive and accommodating staff. Food is delicious, sizes are proportionate and decent. Highly recommend and would definitely come back!
  4. MartinS

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was excellent. Waiters could not have been more friendly and attentive!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    La comida muy rica
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an excellent experience.
  7. MariaN

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Will be returning soon. Everything was delicious and the wine list beats others.
  8. Salty

    Charlotte

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    All the reviews I read beforehand gave this restaurant a tough act to equal, they did not fail. My wife and I enjoyed the 2 salmon and beef carpaccio appetizers, both were very nicely balanced and tasted great. Ossobuco veal was very nice, the accompanying champagne risotto was spectacular. I had veal Milanese with linguine with vodka bolognese that was one of the best ever. They had some really impressive wines on the Captain’s list, the one I picked made this a very special meal. Thanks guys
  9. GarrickK

    San Antonio

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic on everything! Great service and food quality was outstanding.
  10. UlisesC

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and amazing food like always Thank you
  11. CLOP

    Miami

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service as always!
  12. JudithL

    Miami

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We hadn’t eaten here in quite a while. Lovely dinner. Excellent grouper and Osso buco. Wonderful team work by Brady and his fellow servers. There was a large party inside that was very noisy so we decided to sit outside, which the team easily and quickly accommodated. Although the seating was by the parking lot, the music was pleasant and the location was not a deterrent. We will be back again soon, as this is a neighborhood gem.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always!
  14. NicoleP

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Caffe Portofino is always outstanding. I have never been disappointed in the food there. Would recommend this restaurant to everyone.
  15. Dionne

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to Caffe Portofino many time. We always have a great dining experience, including the food, service, and ambience.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always just right!
  17. CruzE

    Miami

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    great food service was slow and sometimes non existant
  18. MCellaH

    Miami

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting with family from out of town
  19. William

    Miami

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been going here for years the Staff, and Food is amazing!
  20. Dionne

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As alway, we had a great meal and great service.
  21. R4J1A6

    Orlando

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time we go, we have the best experience ever...until the next time. Service, food, ambiance...everything about this place makes it the best Italian restaurant in South Miami-Dade.
  22. AlbertoA

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and great service. Definitely we will be back.
  23. DPerez

    Exclusive

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently Excellent food and service by the staff.
  24. Maldonado10162016

    Miami

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have an amazing experience when we go to Caffe Portofino. The staff is attentive, friendly, and on point with service. This is our family get together go to restaurant to celebrate birthdays, date nights, or just I don’t want to cook go to. The food is also tasty along with their wine selection.
  25. FoodieD

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, excellent service. A neighborhood gem!
  26. SBF2

    Miami

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great, always consistent. Nice place to go to with friends and family.
  27. CLOP

    Miami

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are always happy with the excellent food and service that we receive at Caffe Portofino! Thanks
  28. MCellaH

    Miami

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating friendship
  29. LourdesD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, and great food. We had a great time
  30. Debbie

    Miami

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our go to neighborhood restaurant. The service is impeccable and food delicious. In addition a wonderful wine list!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always consistent.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a favorite when we visit Miami. It does get noisy, when multiple groups of 5 or 6 come in. But, the food is worth the inconvenience.
  33. Mothersday2013

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! Highly recommend the lasagna!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was excellent. I recommend highly
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING as always! On point every single time!
  36. DebbieR

    Miami

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    I have been to this restaurant on several occasions in the past and never had any issues, but this last visit was very disappointing. The service, except for the person replenishing the water glasses, was not good, in fact lousy. Two other tables that arrived after us got their food long before we did and left long before we could. The food was just okay. My daughter's risotto was very runny, the calamari was very chewy and the chicken breast was very small for the price. Let's just say that the best thing about the meal was our wine and the dessert. There are many other excellent Italian restaurants in Miami to risk a visit Cafe Portofino again. Sorry to say, but definitely not worth the trip.
  37. PatriciaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a delightful evening and I am looking forward to dining there again.
  38. Sobedoc

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were seven for dinner and all comments about starters, main courses, sides and desserts were that all were of excellent taste and correct temperature.
  39. LynnC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great anniversary dinner and waiters sang Happy Anniversary! Food is always excellent.
  40. Sensemgmt

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Servers were friendly and attentive. Food was good, not exceptional. Pasta and sauce was a little too salty for my taste.

FAQs

Caffe Portofino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 252-2869.

Caffe Portofino is rated 4.9 stars by 659 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Caffe Portofino

13615 South Dixie Highway Suite 117, Miami, FL 33176

Additional information

  • Cross street

    US 1

  • Neighborhood

    Palmetto Bay

  • Hours of operation

    EVERYDAY at 5:30 PM Sunday to Thursday closing at 10:00pm Friday and Saturday closing at 11:00pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Vegetarian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Israel Guzman

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (305) 252-2869

  • Private party facilities

    We offer private events.

  • Private party contact

    Mauricio: (305) 252-2869

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