Portico at del Lago Resort and Casino

Name: Portico at del Lago Resort and Casino
Address: 1133 Ridge Road, Waterloo, NY, United States, 13165
Telephone: (315) 946-1780
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2021 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Welcome back to Portico by Fabio Viviani! del Lago Resort & Casino has begun to accept reservations for Portico by Fabio Viviani. Reservations are highly encouraged due to limited seating capacity.

Located inside del Lago Resort and Casino, GUESTS MUST BE 21 TO DINE IN PORTICO, due to regulations on the casino floor. Once inside bask in the warm glow & Casino, hospitality paired with exceptional cuisine. Premium steaks cooked to juicy perfection, the freshest, most succulent seafood and fresh pastas are the hallmarks of success at Portico by Fabio Viviani – where the ambiance rivals the exquisitely prepared signature dishes.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner Fri–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(315) 946-1780
Website
http://dellagoresort.com/dining/porticobyfabioviviani/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Gregg Marsh
Catering
We offer space for groups as large as 40 guests in our private terrace. We offer two private dining rooms with options for price-fixed, family style, or stationed dining. Consumption and open bar options are available upon request with tailored wine pairings and cocktail creations from our in house beverage team.
Private party facilities
Please inquire for any private/semi-private groups larger than 14 guests by calling our restaurant main telephone line.

Location
1133 Ridge Road, Waterloo, NY 13165
Neighborhood
Rochester
Cross street
Located in the del Lago Resort & Casino
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Charcuterie
prosciutto di parma, soppressata, local blue cheese, aged local farm cheese, giardiniera, caponata, herb piadina
- Serves 2-4 People$20.00
Wagyu Meatball**$19.00
grilled focaccia, tomato sugo, whipped ricotta, grana padano, basil, olive oil
Shrimp Cocktail$16.00
citrus-herb poached jumbo shrimp, traditional cocktail sauce, lemon
Calamari$16.00
buttermilk marinated, cornmeal crusted, lemon pepper aioli, arrabbiata sauce
Fried Burrata$13.00
pepperonata, pickled onion, herb salad, balsamic glaze, warm tomato puree
Burrata Crostini$13.00
grilled bread, burrata cheese, stone fruit, prosciutto, saba, extra virgin olive oil
Grilled Octopus$19.00
shallot, fennel, red chiles, celery, lemon wine butter sauce, aged balsamic, grilled toast points
Sausage and Peppers$17.00
Italian sausage, peppers, onions, basil, broccolini

Soup + Salads

French Onion Soup$13.00
sweet, red, and yellow onions in a rich beef broth, garlic crostini, gruyere cheese
Romaine Caesar$13.00
parmesan croutons, sundried tomato, anchovy, grana padano
Poached Pear***$13.00
baby greens, red wine poached pears, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, creamy balsamic vinaigrette
BLT Wedge* **$15.00
iceberg lettuce, marinated tomato, gorgonzola dressing, pancetta, pickled red onion
Portico Garden$12.00
petite greens, marinated tomato, cucumber, red onion, gorgonzola, pepperoncini, creamy balsamic vinaigrette
Chopped Salad$13.00
iceberg, romaine and radicchio chopped and tossed with olives, soppressata, blistered tomatoes, ham, gruyere, grana padana, creamy Italian vinaigrette

Seafood + House-Made Pastas

Seabass**$45.00
miso glaze, broccolini, blistered tomato, arugula, charred lemon
Twin Jumbo Lobster Tails
North Atlantic lobster tail, drawn butter, charred lemon
- Market Price
Jumbo Scallops$42.00
roasted yam farro, brown butter sage, frisée, citrus segments, pomegranate gastric
Fruti de Mer$60.00
mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, lobster, fish in a tomato saffron broth with torn basil
Classic Bolognese**
fettuccine pasta, grana padano, slow braised beef, red wine, tomato sugo
- Whole$19.00
- Half$12.00
Rigatoni Carbonara$20.00
brussels sprouts, grana padano, black pepper, farm egg, crispy smoked bacon
Pasta and Meatball$24.00
fresh pasta, tomato sugo, wagyu meatball, ricotta, grana padano, basil, organic extra virgin kalamata olive oil

Steaks, Chops + Poultry

USDA Prime NY Strip
garnished with roasted garlic, charred lemon
- 20oz$99.00
USDA Prime Bone-In Ribeye
heavily marbled, center cut steak highest marbling, bone-in for addition flavor, garnished with roasted garlic, charred lemon
- 26oz$99.00
USDA Choice Ribeye
garnished with roasted garlic, charred lemon
- 16oz$64.00
USDA Choice Filet Mignon
leanest and most tender double cut steak, garnished with roasted garlic, charred lemon
- 10oz$59.00
- 5oz$32.00
USDA Choice Tomahawk Steak
heavily marbled center cut steak on the full rib bone, garnished with roasted garlic, charred lemon
- 32oz$120.00
Chicken Thigh Marsala$25.00
woodland porcini mushrooms, roasted potatoes, broccolini
Veal Chop
broiled veal chop 1st-5th bone, wild mushroom risotto, truffle fondue
- 14oz$50.00
Veal Milanese***
crispy bone-in chop, arugula, almonds, fried capers, pepperoncini, pickled red onion, charred lemon vinaigrette
- 14oz$50.00
Veal Parmesan
crispy bone-in, tomato sugo, smoked mozzarella, grana padano
- 14oz$50.00

Steak Enhancements**

Roasted Garlic and Herb Butter
Horseradish Cream
Chianti Bordelaise
Truffle Fondue
Béarnaise
Chimichurri

Additions

8oz Lobster Tail
- Market Price
Grilled Shrimp
- (4)$16.00

Accompaniments

Loaded Potato Casserole$12.00
parmesan cream, cheddar cheese, pancetta, chives
Sautéed Broccolini**$9.00
charred lemon, chili, garlic, pecorino
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
golden raisin agro-dolce, chili, lemon curd aioli
- Half$9.00
- Whole$11.00
Mashed Potatoes
cream, butter, chives
- Half$8.00
- Whole$10.00
Pasta and Sugo$8.00
fettuccine pasta, tomato, basil, organic kalamata olive oil
Sea Salt and Herb French Fries**
balsamic ketchup
- Half$7.00
- Whole$10.00
Creamed Spinach$10.00
a classic cream, cheese and chopped spinach with a hint of nutmeg
Baby Potatoes$9.00
hand-pressed golden potatoes, parmesan, olive oil, spicy aioli, oregano

What 2,021 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Western New York
Notable Wine List
Western New York
Romantic
Western New York
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AlexisS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful staff and great service. Portions were filling and the steak was prepared perfectly.
MS
MaryS
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience3
Love the friendly atmosphere. Food is not as eclectic as I would expect. It is cozier in the bar area for some reason, not sure, maybe the lighting. Prices seem high. We keep going back because we can share meals and we normally sit at the bar to eat.
VO
VickiO
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food3service2ambience4
We had made a reservation way ahead of time as we were going to a show. We arrived on time and we’re seated and placed our order. After about 10 minutes, bread was delivered. 5 minutes later our salads came. About 30 minutes later the server came to ask us if we were going to the show and we said yes and she said that your food will likely not be out in time. The kitchen was backed up and we were 10 tickets back. After about 5 minutes of discussing, we decided to pay for the salads and head to the show. Hungry. We were very hungry as we had decided to treat ourselves to a nice dinner that we unfortunately never got to enjoy. I wish she would’ve said something to us sooner as we might’ve had time to grab something quick from the food court. Not a great way to deal with such a long delay in good. I understand staffing shortages but we had made this reservation well in advance.
AM
AngelaM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food1service2ambience3
Extremely slow service. The dinner itself was one of the most disappointing meals we've had in both food quality and taste. We've eaten here a number of times in the past and had wonderful experiences. Truly disappointing this time around.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience2
It took over an hour for our main course to come out. We had to ask the waitress where our meal was, then it came out a few minutes later. Had to send the steak back because it was cold. We have been here many times and this experience was sub par. We were in such a hurry to get to the 8pm show, i would of thought a 5:45 reservation would have given us plenty of time.
WO
WendyO
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful atmosphere, fabulous food. 2nd time and will definitely be back!
T
Tourist
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
Irish coffee was weak coffee whiskey & a bit of creamer - weird
TL
ThomasL
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food1service3ambience3
The bread was delicious. It was downhill from there. The chicken Marsala was not chicken Marsala. It was more like tough dry chicken thigh in gravy made fro chicken broth and cream. My husband’s $60 jumbo scallops were NOT jumbo scallops. The rice that accompanied his scallops was less than 1/4 cup. I realize acquiring certain products might still be difficult, but change your menu if you cannot produce what you list in your menu. Chicken Marsala with no mushrooms? We won’t be eating at your restaurant in the future. Perhaps we should have asked our waitress what she would recommend. Perhaps we would have had a more positive experience
NB
NancyB
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been to Portico numerous times for dinner. It has always been a great experience and the food and service is awesome. Bonus this time was to have my picture taken with Rick Springfield. Enjoy
M
Minions
Philadelphia
34 reviews
vip
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
Disappointed with the food. Wanted very much to like it but just wasn’t very good. Ordered steak with an addition of lobster and was charge for a whole lobster? Sorry won’t be returning.
SM
SandraM
Toronto
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff, great food, great ambiance!
G
Gary
Las Vegas
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Always enjoy dining at Portico
LF
LukeF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the best server and experience there , the hostesses were incredible too , very delicious food!
BG
BenG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Steaka were nice cuts but had no seasoning, very bland tasting.
HZ
HZ5982
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been to Portico before but this was the first time I sat in the very back... it was a very intimate setting and our sever was great as well as the food!
CB
CarolB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Terrific waitress. Entrees were over priced for the size but filet was cooked to perfection. Veal chop was OK but risotto was very dark in color (even the waitress said it was darker than normal) very unappealing. Was taken off the table but not off the bill. Best part of meal was the salad - both of us enjoyed the ingredients and dressing was excellent. Variety of choices was slim. All in all for a special occasion I would recommend it with the knowledge that everything is ala carte and expensive.
TC
ThomasC
Las Vegas
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience5
They seemed a little understaffed. We wanted to have a drink at 2 open seats at the bar before dinner but we’re told we couldn’t. Strange as there were plenty of available tables. Our server was good but appeared to have more than she could handle. She did stop and check on things. The food was great and the place always has a great ambiance. Never disappointed when we go here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our 50th anniversary. The server went out of his way for us. He even took our picture and brought us a champagne toast,
MA
MARK
Orlando
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience4
Disappointing. Reservation for two. We both ordered medium steaks and mine came back rare, almost raw. They took it back, and when it returned it was still very raw in the middle but now with excess char. The whole time this is going on my friend is eating her dinner uncomfortably while I’m waiting for mine. I finally just tell them to keep it. For the price they charge at this restaurant you would expect a better quality and experience. We were staying for the weekend and had two reservations for this restaurant. We cancelled the second evening.
C
Clayton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was incredible. It was our 5 year anniversary, we sat at a wonderful table. The waitress was attentive and service was incredibly fast! We will be coming here for all our anniversaries
AC
AvrilC
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to portico for my anniversary and it did not disappoint! Absolutely perfect food- everything we tried was amazing!! The grilled octopus was some of the best I’ve ever had! And the calamari too!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice dinner before seeing stand up comedy at the vine. Won 800 at the tables after! Great night!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
It was my 60 th birthday , I order a mix drink when I received it there was a BUG in it , I asked for the manager who was not very sympathetic . He asked if there was something else I wanted instead of course I was not going to get a mixed drink so I said a beer , HE sees our waitress Tells her what happen puts my beer on her tray and she brings it over!!! She proceeds to mention to my husband and I don’t worry we won’t charge you for this ! I said excuse me …. We order our dinner, I get my Caesar salad I ask if they have ground pepper? We have been there several times the waitress have always ask in the past , would you like fresh ground pepper? I asked her don’t you usually ask if you want ground pepper she said no so she brings over pepper but I grind myself and the big pepper that she would grind was right next to it . I said isn’t that the pepper she said yeah did you want that one I said no forget it. The MANAGER should have first of all had the decency to come back to the table deliver the drink do more than just give me a free beer and brush it off like it was nothing for a high class steakhouse . He should not be a manager I’ve been treated better in local restaurants and take care of better than I was there. Not Impressed at All
JP
JaneP
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hinned gem insådde del lago casino. Elegant and delicious food. Homemade pasta is excellent. The specialty drinks are definitely special. Perfect venue for a special occasion.
NH
NicoleH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic dining experience! Quality, delicious food, good pricing and beautiful ambience! The service was fantastic! We loved the bread at the beginning of the meal as well as the potatoes. The lobster tail was terrific!
MT
MichelleT
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
We visited Portico for our anniversary. Both of us reviewed the menu ahead of time - I was going between the sea bass and the scallops. When it came time to order - both we not available and they server didn’t notify us as we sat down - not the best service and disappointed that both seafood items were not available.
RS
RebeccaS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice experience, good food and service. Pleasant and knowledgeable waitress.
JA
JAROCH
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice restaurant, good food. Wine by the glass was overpriced, I felt. We got the small filet (5 oz, but if it was 6 oz would have been much more satisfied - size and price wise) But overall a nice place to have a quiet dinner.
D
Daredevil
New York Area
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our waitress was excellent and hence, the service good. I had the spaghetti Bolongese and I was not offered any cheese to go on top. Also, one of our guests ordered regular, black coffee and it was served in the smallest cup we have ever seen for this purpose.
JF
JamesF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kelly was amazing and made sure we had everything we needed during our time there. The food was cooked to perfection.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Food was good but not as good as in my other visits. Expensive but prepared well.
SL
SusyL
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious food and good service at Portico!
t
toddp
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Meat was tender and delicious. Best steak in central Ny.
PA
PATRICIAW
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waitress was great, food was top notch but very expensive.
JC
JeffC
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Restaurant was kind of dead server was great took very long to get our food my rum and coke tasted just like sugar no alcohol wouldn't recommend this restaurant
OT
OpenTable Diner
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
25th anniversary
CZ
CindyZ
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
very good meal, very quick service, great service!!! Meals were a little pricey, if we didn't have the voucher we probably wouldn't of gone there. Thumbs up!!!!
G
Gary
Las Vegas
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Always a great dining experience, great food and service. Ask for Kelly as a server.
WB
WendyB
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meals. Our server was great. Very attentive and knowledgeable when asked about wine selection.
B
Bernie46
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Food Quality and service were great. Manhattan cocktails was very weak. Prices were high.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Portico at del Lago Resort and Casino is rated 4.5 stars by 2021 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Google Map for Portico at del Lago Resort and Casino

1133 Ridge Road, Waterloo, NY 13165

Additional information

Cross street
Located in the del Lago Resort & Casino
Neighborhood
Rochester
Hours of operation
Dinner Fri–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Gregg Marsh
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://dellagoresort.com/dining/porticobyfabioviviani/
Phone number
(315) 946-1780
Catering
We offer space for groups as large as 40 guests in our private terrace. We offer two private dining rooms with options for price-fixed, family style, or stationed dining. Consumption and open bar options are available upon request with tailored wine pairings and cocktail creations from our in house beverage team.
Private party facilities
Please inquire for any private/semi-private groups larger than 14 guests by calling our restaurant main telephone line.

Portico at del Lago Resort and Casino

Make a reservation

Additional information

Wagyu Meatball

Calamari

8oz Lobster Tail

Starters + Small Plates

Charcuterie

Wagyu Meatball**$19.00

Shrimp Cocktail$16.00

Calamari$16.00

Fried Burrata$13.00

Burrata Crostini$13.00

Grilled Octopus$19.00

Sausage and Peppers$17.00

Soup + Salads

French Onion Soup$13.00

Romaine Caesar$13.00

Poached Pear***$13.00

BLT Wedge* **$15.00

Portico Garden$12.00

Chopped Salad$13.00

Seafood + House-Made Pastas

Seabass**$45.00

Twin Jumbo Lobster Tails

Jumbo Scallops$42.00

Fruti de Mer$60.00

Classic Bolognese**

Rigatoni Carbonara$20.00

Pasta and Meatball$24.00

Steaks, Chops + Poultry

USDA Prime NY Strip

USDA Prime Bone-In Ribeye

USDA Choice Ribeye

USDA Choice Filet Mignon

USDA Choice Tomahawk Steak

Chicken Thigh Marsala$25.00

Veal Chop

Veal Milanese***

Veal Parmesan

Steak Enhancements**

Roasted Garlic and Herb Butter

Horseradish Cream

Chianti Bordelaise

Truffle Fondue

Béarnaise

Chimichurri

Additions

8oz Lobster Tail

Grilled Shrimp

Accompaniments

Loaded Potato Casserole$12.00

Sautéed Broccolini**$9.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Mashed Potatoes

Pasta and Sugo$8.00

Sea Salt and Herb French Fries**

Creamed Spinach$10.00

Baby Potatoes$9.00

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