Portico Restaurant - Richmond, Richmond, VA

Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Name: Portico Restaurant - Richmond
Address: 12506 River Road, Richmond, VA, United States, 23238
Telephone: (804) 784-4800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3021 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Our State of the Art Heated Tent is Back for the Winter and Fall Season! Designed and Built in Anchorage Alaska our Tent is heated by 4 45,000Kilowatt Infared Heaters, 10 Propane Gas Heaters, and a special opening for our Wood Fireplace. The Tent Makes our Patio Comfortable for seating no matter the weather.

Our Tent is Due to be removed for the Spring and Summer Season in Mid May

WELCOME to Portico Restaurant & Bar
We are open for Lunch Daily 11:30am to 2:00pm and Dinner 4:30pm-9:00pm,
and Sunday Brunch From 11:00am-2:00pm

Italian inspired Cuisine in a charming and beautiful country setting with outdoor dining all summer and a Covered Heated Tent in the Winter. Our stone terrace with large fireplace nestled between aromatic herb and flower gardens makes for a beautiful setting year around.

Take-Out from 4:30pm to 8pm Daily and can be ordered through our Website at www.porticorichmond.com or
simply call 804-741-4800

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 77 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(804) 784-4800
Website
http://porticorichmond.com/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Paolo Randazzo
Private party facilities
Portico does not host private events.

Location
12506 River Road, Richmond, VA 23238
Neighborhood
Richmond
Cross street
River Road and Blair Road
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Garlic Baguette$8.95
Garlic, Olive Oil, Garden Herbs, Tomato, Basil
Caeser Salad$8.95
Romaine, Tomato, Artichokes, Shaved Parmigiano, Croutons
Wedge$8.95
Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Gorgonzola Dressing, Crisp Apple Wood Smoked Bacon
Portobello$11.95
Warm Portobello and Fresh Mozzarella Wrapped in Prosciutto
Caprese$12.95
Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmigiano
Fried Artichokes$13.95
Filled with Goat Cheese, Black Olives and Basil Sauce
Fried Calamari$14.50
Marinara, Lemon Cornichon Aioli
Portico Meatballs$13.95
Marinara, Basil, Parmigiano, Ricotta
Grilled Artichokes & Crab$14.95
Tomato, Lemon, Caper, Crostini
Soup of the Day
Seasonal
- Cup$4.95
- Bowl$6.95

Entrée Salads

Vegetarian$14.95
Mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Artichokes, Beets, Fresh Mozzarella, Pickled Vegetables, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Burger, Sandwiches, Pizzas

Burger and Fries*$15.95
Half-Pound; Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, French Fries
Pizza Margherita$15.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil, Oregano
Pizza Portico$17.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Garden Vegetables, Gorgonzola, Roasted Garlic, Garden Herbs
Pizza di Casa$17.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Artichokes, Red Peppers, Parmigiano
Pizza Rustica$19.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Mushrooms
Pizza Piccante$19.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Bacon, Spicy Grilled Pepperoncini

Pasta

Add a Garden Dinner Salad to any Pasta $5.50 or Caesar Dinner Salad $7.50

Penne a la Vodka$16.95
Pepperoncini infused Vodka Marinara, Cream
Penne al Pesto$16.95
Creamy Basil Pesto, Parmigiano
Baked Spaghetti$17.95
Meat Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella
Penne Bolognese$17.95
Traditional Braised Tomato Meat Sauce
Lasagna$20.95
Meat Sauce, Ricotta, Mozzarella
Gnocchi alla Norma$19.95
Potato Gnocchi, Eggplant, Capers, Shaved Parmigiano
Ravioli di Casa$19.95
Filled with Cheeses, Tomato Sauce and Basil

Seafood

Add a Garden Dinner Salad to any Pasta $5.50 or a Caesar Salad $7.50

Seafood Crepes$25.95
Filled with Shrimp, Crab, Scallops, Seafood Cream, Marinara
Salmon Roulade*$27.95
Seared, Brown Butter Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes, Lemon and Capers
Grilled Shrimp$27.95
Franco's Lobster Caper Cream Sauce, Crispy Prosciutto
Shrimp Scampi$28.95
Shrimp, white wine, garlic, fresh tomato, over spaghetti

Entrées

Add a Garden Dinner Salad to any Pasta $5.50 or a Caesar Dinner Salad $7.50. All Entrees Served with a Seasonal Vegetable and Starch

Eggplant Puttanesca$20.95
Tender Eggplant, Capers, Olives, Marinara, Melted Mozzarella
Rosemary Chicken$23.95
Sautéed Chicken Breast, Pancetta, Mushrooms, Roasted Shallot Pan Sauce
Lamb Risotto$25.95
Braised Leg of Lamb served over a Spinach Parmigiano Risotto
Veal Picata$27.95
Sautéed Scaloppini, Capers Shallots, White Wine Lemon Sauce
Petite New York*$29.95
12oz New York Strip Steak, Shallot Garlic Butter, French Fries

What 3,021 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Great for outdoor dining
Virginia
Italian
Richmond
Great for outdoor dining
Richmond
Most Booked

3,021 Reviews

DG
DavidG
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of the best restaurants in the area. Food, service and atmosphere are beyond exceptional! Perfection is the closest thing to their performance.
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AllisonB
Richmond
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Lovely patio for outdoor dining, gives a Secret Garden atmosphere.
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Tiffany
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Salmon was amazing!! And was beautifully displayed!
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Stephanie
Nashville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Portico always exceeds expectations. Our absolute favorite restaurant. The vibes are intimate, warm, and so unique. We ordered the short rib ravioli special and it was to die for. Especially enjoyed the flavor profile with butternut squash and pesto. We waited a bit for our reservation but our host and server both apologized for the wait without any mention on our part. We live in pittsburgh but visit Richmond 3-4 times yearly and every visit requires a dinner date to portico.
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Trish
Richmond
37 reviews
vip
2.0
37 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food2service3ambience1
Made reservations a couple weeks in advance and still had to wait. Seated at a table right by the front door. Pizza was not good and crust hard. Veal was very chewy.
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wrightsvil
Richmond
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was perfect! We started with the meatballs which were served in sauce with parmigiana shavings. This could have been a meal itself as the three meatballs were very large. The salmon roulade, which was recommended by the server, was cooked to perfection. The brown butter sauce, and the topping on the salmon were perfect accompaniments. My husband had the seafood crepes, and was very pleased! Let me say again, the service was perfect!
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MoNPop
Richmond
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Ian was awesome for our special dinner. Will return again.
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BRUCEB
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
All the people were wonderful. The chef is a cut above and presented two wonderful dishes. One of the best meals we have had in Richmond. We will surely go back!
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LTerry
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best in Richmond. Portico has it all from ambience, service, and perfectly executed epicurean delights.
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MaryEllenO
Richmond
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Call the restaurant to reserve an outdoor table, they allow it. Beautiful setting, excellent food, great service.
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JoyK
Richmond
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This brunch was for my husband's birthday. We celebrated with our family. Our waitress was attentive and provided us with excellent service. Food was great. Always enjoy the atmosphere at Portico's.
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Milambe
Charlotte
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent service! Food was wonderful and so was our server. Our table could have been a little bigger, but that was not a deal breaker.
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Hank
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very pleasant meal for our party of four. Too bad they're not yet ready to crank up the outdoor fire, but everything else was very good - could use pads on the metal outdoor chairs.
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DonnaE
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Love it just a little loud. Always good food. Good service. Parking is usually a problem.
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DebG
Richmond
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall4food2service5ambience5
I had eaten there once before, and had the fillet special and it was the best fillet I’ve ever had! Last night, I decided to go with the ribeye special which was extremely disappointing. A poor cut of meat with tons of Gorgonzola cheese, as well as another type of pesto type sauce smothering the entire dish. The side of veggies was over cooked and not fresh in my book. The cheesecake was divine! But overall I left very very disappointed.
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RBBM
Fort Lauderdale
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience4
I had the swordfish special, which was very disappointing. I should have stayed with what I know is good there. The service, however, was a lot to be desired. I had to ask for bread to be served with salads. The server never came back to check on us. I understand that it was a busy night but consistency is key.
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DianeG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Parking was a bit difficult. They do not serve Yuengling beer! Bummer! Overall it was very nice--the ambiance is great outside where we ate. We loved it. The food was very good--my seafood crepes were a little "mushy" but good. The portions are generous. We would definitely return.
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darrend
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant and outdoor seating. Great food and value. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Loved the restaurant but my waffle wasn’t cooked all the way through. I did tell the server and she said the manager would come over. The manager never did. And I was charged full price. A little disappointed. But otherwise it was great!
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Megd
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Portico is always a favorite! Delicious food and good service in a beautiful atmosphere.
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LeahC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was me and husband's first time visiting Portico. We absolutely loved it and will be going back for special occasions! It was so charming and peaceful - definitely the way we like to dine. It was quiet and such a beautiful spot tucked away. The service was amazing and the food was even better.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to celebrate our daughter’s birthday. Delicious food and great service!
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MargaretH
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Swordfish we enjoyed. Blackberry mai tai was delicious. There were 4 of us & we all enjoyed our meals.
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richardr
Nashville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We love going there. The food and service is always great!
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local
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
solid dependable choice without being boring or stale. easy elegance without pretention. great service and good food
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JaneH
Richmond
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very nice,, just one touch too dark in first room—had to use my pocket flash light to read menu, but all considered a very good birthday dinner. Thank you.
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DonnaD
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food taste great & is served with excellent presentation
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can’t get enough of this restaurant. Food presentation and taste is rear!
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JSRHoo
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
My wife and I love going to Poritico to celebrate special occasions so we have been a number of times. The food is really good and it comes out from the kitchen nice and hot. The servers are excellent. The only thing that kept from giving it 5 stars all around was the dessert. The cheesecake seemed a little dry and the serving size didn't seem to match the price in my opinion.
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KarenD
Richmond
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, drinks, service, and atmosphere. Would recommend
1 person found this helpful
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cowpoke
Richmond
71 reviews
vip
3.0
71 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
It was a long way to drive for an underwhelming dining experience from beginning to end. The food was unimpressive, the wine was not a high quality and the service was blah! Our server gave us the impression that they didn’t want to be there either!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Relaxing location. Highly recommend as it’s a rare find
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BiancaW
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is not the first time we've been to Portico. We love it. My husband and I went for his birthday. We sat on the patio in the garden. It was so romantic. We had the perfect table. The food is excellent and the service is awesome. I recommend anyone to go there for dinner. I'm sure lunch is just as good.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
The service and the vibes at this restaurant are absolutely spot on. It’s a great place to go with friends or family, eat some standard food, and linger around after dinner over a bottle of wine or a cocktail enjoying the beautiful surroundings (particularly if you’re seated outside. The food was good and just that. Nothing to write home about, nothing to complain about, hence the 4 stars. There are so many 5 star dining experiences in Richmond that we most likely wouldn’t be back for a date night, but would consider coming back with a group to enjoy the patio vibes!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent from start to finish, the food is great !!
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Morgan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our fave place for special occasions! Such a great menu & atmosphere 😌
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was very good and our waiter, Elias was great!
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DougN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to dine especially on the patio. Service was great. The menu offers a wide variety of choices to please everyone. The wine and desserts topped off a great evening.
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DianeG
Philippines
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place, love the small touches and decor that make the place cozy. I really enjoyed the calamari appetizer.
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Lovediningout
Washington DC
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall2food1service2ambience1
Garden seating unavailable and is the only decent seating. Inside very loud. No nonalcoholic liquor. Menu design poor, many items do not go together well. My ravioli and my partners veal picatta had same sauce but described differently on the menu. Catering for the rich not discerning foodies.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Portico Restaurant - Richmond offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 784-4800.

Portico Restaurant - Richmond is rated 4.7 stars by 3021 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 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 77 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

12506 River Road, Richmond, VA 23238

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
River Road and Blair Road
Neighborhood
Richmond
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Paolo Randazzo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://porticorichmond.com/
Phone number
(804) 784-4800
Private party facilities
Portico does not host private events.

Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Salmon Roulade

Seafood Crepe

Fried Calamari

Appetizers

Garlic Baguette$8.95

Caeser Salad$8.95

Wedge$8.95

Portobello$11.95

Caprese$12.95

Fried Artichokes$13.95

Fried Calamari$14.50

Portico Meatballs$13.95

Grilled Artichokes & Crab$14.95

Soup of the Day

Entrée Salads

Vegetarian$14.95

Burger, Sandwiches, Pizzas

Burger and Fries*$15.95

Pizza Margherita$15.95

Pizza Portico$17.95

Pizza di Casa$17.95

Pizza Rustica$19.95

Pizza Piccante$19.95

Pasta

Penne a la Vodka$16.95

Penne al Pesto$16.95

Baked Spaghetti$17.95

Penne Bolognese$17.95

Lasagna$20.95

Gnocchi alla Norma$19.95

Ravioli di Casa$19.95

Seafood

Seafood Crepes$25.95

Salmon Roulade*$27.95

Grilled Shrimp$27.95

Shrimp Scampi$28.95

Entrées

Eggplant Puttanesca$20.95

Rosemary Chicken$23.95

Lamb Risotto$25.95

Veal Picata$27.95

Petite New York*$29.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Portico Restaurant - Richmond offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Portico Restaurant - Richmond restaurant rated?

Is Portico Restaurant - Richmond currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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