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Portico Restaurant - Richmond, Richmond, VA
Portico Restaurant - Richmond, Richmond, VA
Portico Restaurant - Richmond, Richmond, VA
Portico Restaurant - Richmond, Richmond, VA
Portico Restaurant - Richmond, Richmond, VA

Portico Restaurant - Richmond

4.7
4.7
3021 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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

2 people

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
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Paolo Randazzo
  • Private party facilities
    Portico does not host private events.
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Virginia

    Italian

  • Richmond

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Richmond

    Most Booked

3,021 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Tiffany

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Salmon was amazing!! And was beautifully displayed!

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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

  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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!

    1 person found this helpful

  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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

2 people

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
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