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Cafe Portofino, Lihue, HI

Cafe Portofino

4.3 (2327)
$31 to $50
Italian
3481 Ho'olaule'a Way, Lihue, HI 96766

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
Authentic Northern Italian fare, also specializing in seafood and steaks. Cafe Portofino is a beautiful upscale restaurant overlooking the ocean located at the Royal Sonesta Resort. Please come and enjoy our award wining cuisine and breathtaking views. Official parking for the restaurant is available at the Royal Sonesta Resort.

Please note, all seating is first come, first served- no special seating requests can be honored. For parties over 6, online reservations are not accepted, please call the main number.

If you have children in your party, please leave a note on your reservation or message the restaurant so that we can better accommodate your seating. Grazie.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 245-2121
  • Website
    http://cafeportofinokauai.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Location
    3481 Ho'olaule'a Way, Lihue, HI 96766
  • Neighborhood
    Lihue
  • Cross street
    Rice Street
  • Parking details
    Free valet parking at Royal Sonesta.(Street Parking and Beach parking also available)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,327 people are saying

Cafe Portofino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Kauai

    Great for fine wines

  • Kauai

    Romantic

  • Kauai

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Portofino in Lihue offers "authentic Italian cuisine" with "great food and service," making it a must-visit. Diners rave about the "amazing views" and "live music." The restaurant excels in creating a "romantic, cozy atmosphere" with "delicious seafood" and "homemade pasta." It's praised for its "attentive" staff, including standout servers like Nat.
2,327 Reviews

  1. Mike

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was attentive and friendly. The food was fabulous. The electric violin being purposefully played was a wonderful addition to the peaceful ambiance. Parking was a bit quirky, but that wouldn’t prevent me from visiting this restaurant again. My Ono prepared piccata style was mouthwatering. The focaccia bread was to die for.

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  2. Steve

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first meal on vacation - June 2025. We dined late (8:30) and decided to sit outside. We started with Traditional Calamari fritti and it was amazing, lightly breaded and mostly rings, just one tentacle. The bread was freshly baked and had a hard crunchy crust. We also ordered the garlic bread - visually was beautiful but not my favorite. Amazing service from Nat! Made us feel right at home and provided great insights about the island. Family Entrees: Trofie Al Pesto $25. Genovese pasta in homemade pesto cream sauce topped with pine nuts. Added chicken. Fettuccine Alfredo $26. Flat egg pasta in a rich cream and parmesan sauce. Spaghettini Alla Marinara $22. pasta in a fresh tomato and basil sauce. Pollo Porcini $38. chicken sautéed with a light porcini mushroom cream sauce. Meal also came with roasted vegetables and a carrot soufflé. The chicken was so tender and very thin. Excellent meal.

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  3. Karen VIP

    Hawaii26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The open air atmosphere and ocean view was beautiful and relaxing. The food was delicious and our prime ribs were cooked perfectly. Our server was personable, efficient, and polite.

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  4. Jeffrey

    Portland / Oregon4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Portofino’s. Food is great with a wonderful view. Service has been great. We come back everytime we are on Kauai

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  5. ken VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    food, service, atmosphere, ease of getting seated...all excellent!

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  6. Barbara

    Hawaii9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an exquisite meal. Everything was delicious and well prepared. Service was excellent.

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  7. Candice VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Italian food in Kauai. Ocean view and Hawaiian music make it even more special.

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  8. Joseph VIP

    Denver / Colorado12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was good, but couldn’t make up for the food experience. Three slices of tiny garlic bread for $15, three mozzarella sticks for $15? I know this is the beach, but… Entrees were underwhelming. There are much better places to eat on this strip.

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  9. Sunit VIP

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, view and service! They somehow manage to have outstanding Italian food melded with fresh seafood and the best view in the area all in one along with at least one lovely waitress whose brother even caught the fish my son ate at dinner.

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  10. Jeffrey

    Portland / Oregon4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here 4 x over 20 years. Found out the same owner has been at it for 36 years. Never disappoints. Everything we have had on the menu is great!

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FAQs

Cafe Portofino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 245-2121.

Cafe Portofino is rated 4.3 stars by 2327 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Cafe Portofino

3481 Ho'olaule'a Way, Lihue, HI 96766

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Rice Street
  • Neighborhood
    Lihue
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Free valet parking at Royal Sonesta.(Street Parking and Beach parking also available)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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