Portola Bistro

Portola Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Gary VIP

   San Francisco Bay Area51 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant is such a fabulous neighborhood gem. The food is outstanding and the service is excellent. The restaurant is beautiful and offering outside dining when it is warm is fantastic.
   

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   Cheryl

   San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   This was my second time at Portola Bistro. The first time was quite lovely. This time did t measure up.
   

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   Mamie VIP

   San Francisco Bay Area26 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food. The owner of restaurant was very accommodating and welcoming.
   

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   raj VIP

   San Francisco Bay Area46 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Took 1 hour and 20 minutes from being seating to getting our food with the only apology as the waiter gave us our check. Seems like Mothers Day was a bit too much for them. Food itself was ok. Can’t order spirits at this restaurant, presumably they don’t have a license
   

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   Luciane VIP

   San Francisco Bay Area39 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   It was our first visit for brunch and we liked it. The ambience is pretty, the service was nice and the food was good. There were a few misses, for example, the avocado toast was underwhelming, the bread for the bruschetta was a little tough, but the calamari was good, as was the French toast and the rigatoni alla vodka. Overall, it was a positive experience.
   

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   Fred VIP

   San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great, old-school, California/Mediterranean menu, fresh ingredients, well-executed and tasty.
   

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   Omar

   San Francisco Bay Area1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing service and the food is to die for. The staff really took care of us
   

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   Richard VIP

   San Francisco Bay Area78 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and wine again as usual. Generous portions for my wife and I. Waiter was very knowledgeable about the wines and current food selections.
   

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   Lynne

   San Francisco Bay Area1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I took some neighbors to celebrate our friendship. It was great all the way around (except it got a little loud, but not unexpected). We’ll go back. The Branziano was fabulous. We all had it and all agreed.
   

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    Adam

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great spot, great service. Food can continue to improve, but lovely experience nonetheless.
    

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