IL Portico

Name: IL Portico
Address: 89 Main Street, Tappan, NY, United States, 10983
Telephone: (845) 365-2100
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

241 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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il Portico Opened in 1988 ~Same Ownership ~ Fine Italian Cuisine
Located in the charming historic village of Tappan New York, il Portico has received National Landmark status. Built in the early 1850s, it once served as a stagecoach stop and hotel offering weary travelers accommodations for 3 cents a night! The atmosphere is warm and romantic.

We like to thank you for your support and your excellent review during a time when is very difficult to navigate the hospitality industry. We welcome your next visit in the near future. We will continue our post-Covid policy: with limited seating, reservation only - no walk-ins, and we will stagger our reservations.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–1:45 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:45 pm–7:45 pm
Phone number
(845) 365-2100
Website
http://www.ilportico.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Luis Ortiz
Catering
Take out.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event IL Portico can accommodate all your special event needs up to 30 guests.Ideal for Bridal Showers, Luncheons, Company Meetings, Professional Groups, Family Parties, Birthdays and Reunions and Weddings.
Private party contact
Hernan: (845) 365-2100

Location
89 Main Street, Tappan, NY 10983
Neighborhood
Tappan
Cross street
Main Street and Oak Tree Road
Parking details
Available in building site and street side parking
Public transit
Red & Tan Bus line
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 241 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westchester / Hudson Valley
Best Overall
Westchester / Hudson Valley
Best Food
Westchester / Hudson Valley
Best Service
Westchester / Hudson Valley
Best Ambiance
Westchester / Hudson Valley
Best Value
Westchester / Hudson Valley
Italian

241 Reviews

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carynk
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time there celebrating our anniversary ❤️. Loved the food, service and ambience. Would definitely recommend. We will be back!
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RichardL
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Il Portico is one of our very favorite restaurants. We stumbled upon it in searching for a restaurant that was midway between our home in central NJ and our friends' home in Connecticut and have been back multiple times since. Even though it is an hour's drive from our house, we think it is well worth the trip. The ambience, in the restored old house, is lovely - relaxed and quiet (nice to be able to hold a conversation without straining). The service is outstanding - attentive without hovering or being overly formal. The owner (Peppe) greets you warmly (even though it had been a few months since our last visit, I was impressed about how much he remembered of our conversation) and our waitress (Paige) was very helpful in walking us through the menu and being sure we had what we needed. And the food is terrific - tasty and good sized portions. On our last visit, my wife had the bronzino which was obviously fresh and well prepared and I had the short ribs which were very tender and stick to your ribs good! At the risk of making it too popular (although Peppe is very attentive to managing the reservations so that he can maintain the high quality dining experience), I cannot recommend it highly enough!
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SteveMc
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Both our meals were delicious. For an appetizer we split the baby arugula, fresh mozzarella, avocado, quinoa, roasted pickled peppers, olive oil. For our entrees we had Homemade Potato Gnocchi & the Homemade Tagliatelle Bolognese and we ended with gelato. Staff was a joy to interact with and Peppe is a delight and always enjoyable to talk to. Can’t wait to go back.
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Pamela
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love that we were able to enjoy a wonderful evening in a beautiful restaurant with delicious food and have a conversation without having to raise our voices to be heard. Our server was efficient and friendly and the owner was attentive. We will definitely return to enjoy another great experience.
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LoreiC
Orlando
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a hidden secret this newly remodeled restaurant is! You get personally greeted at the door by a warm and friendly owner who obviously takes pride in his establishment. The place is immaculate, and the food is world class! Highly recommend the Fried Calamari and Zucchini appetizer, which is enough to share, and so amazingly light, crisp and delicious and the Scaloppini of Chickens with Prosciutto, Eggplant and Mozzarella was so delightful, I will be thinking about it for days! We also had the Homemade Spaghetti Chitarra Cacio Pepe, black pepper, grana Padano cheese. Lush and scrumptious doesn't adequately represent how amazing the food was but it's the closest words I can use to describe it. It is very much a "must" do restaurant experience!
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JeffM
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another excellent dinner at Il Portico. We started with the oysters, jumbo crab cake, and mini beef meatballs. Followed that with the Homemade Tagliatelle Bolognese and Pork Shank Osso Buco special. All the dishes were great, as was the service.
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Richard
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and atmosphere were great as always. Great setting for birthdays and anniversaries. The owner was very attentive and very entertaining. He is also a great chef and his bolognese sauce that he prepares is always awesome.
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JeffM
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another excellent experience at IL Portico. Really enjoy the quiet and personal setting intentionally created by the owner. Brought other family members who loved it and are excited to go back again. Our waitress (Paige) was extremely attentive and accommodating. Had the special of Manilla clams recommended by the owner (Peppe). Loved it!
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MichaelZ
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Charming atmosphere, a warm host, and great food. Highly recommend the Bronzino and the pasta with sausage.
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Richard
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great as always. The service was perfect and had a great personal touch. The owner Peppe was very attentive and personable.
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hs3447
New York Area
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our favorite restaurant in Rockland. The food and service are consistently outstanding. The atmosphere is conducive to conversation and the surroundings are warm. This is a wonderful restaurant for any occasion or just a night out for an enjoyable, well prepared and excellent meal.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience and meal is to be had just 1/2 hour away from White Plains. Really quaint Italian restaurant that specializes in a quiet ambiance and good meals. Loved the fresh pasta and brazed short ribs. Kudos to the staff who provided a wonderful atmosphere and service.
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JeffM
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious dinner in a comfortable atmosphere. All staff were welcoming and very attentive. The food was spectacular, and the staff were happy to accommodate special requests. The chicken parmigiana was one of the best I’ve had. I also highly recommend the homemade spaghetti with bolognese sauce. The owner (Peppe) prefers an intimate atmosphere, making for ease of conversation. We felt at home in Il Portico and look forward to bringing friends to introduce them to this great restaurant.
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PeterR
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
The food was very good, the drinks were also very good, the service was attentive. Pricing, a tad on the high side, more along steakhouse pricing. We did not hold back on any aspect of our meal, but frankly at a $100 per person, I think $80 per person would have been more in line with the an upscale italian restaurant.
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JamesB
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience. Peppe and Paige were extremely gracious/attentive hosts. Food was excellent. We will definitely be back and I will recommend to all of my friends
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bigblue
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again great food and ambience. Service was great. Thank you.
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shelly
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambience was casual and romantic. The staff were engaging and attentive (Pepe, Paige and Jeff). We loved our short ribs; best we have ever had and we have had a lot of them over the years! They really make you feel at home and the food is amazing; we can't wait to go back!
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GlennG
New York Area
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always outstanding and service always personable. Food was fresh and well prepared. Others were celebrating birthdays in the dining room. We were just celebrating our ability to be in such a pleasant place.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Peppe and Paige are gracious hosts and the food is always outstanding. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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Marty
New York Area
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pro: Food and service are terrific. Con: The owner needs to dial back his opinions a bit. He can be abrasive. Also with tax and tip it came to over $100 pp, which is high.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely as always, food was excellent as was the service and the setting. Never a miss at Il Portico.
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MichaelS
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice meal and atmosphere. Would recommend and return.
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marjories
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food and great service. I had homemade pasta that was delicious
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ICUDoc
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic for second trip - friendly service - good food - comfortable elegant setting. Had a wonderful Palm Sunday dinner.
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CAROLC
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food and service. Paige was a delight. Excellent menu and wine list. The ambience was charming. Can't wait to go back for the veal.
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Foodie
Naples
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Owner very reasonable after discussion of one dish which was a bit too cold. Lovely, quaint, charming restaurant.
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DianaC
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I looooove loooove this place. The food, service and ambiance. The owner is so fabulous, gracious, attentive. Must visit this place❤❤❤❤
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CatherineP
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My first time there and was very impressed. The owner was very pleasant and very interested in our opinion of the food which I will say was very good. I asked for my salmon to be well done and it was cooked just the way I like it. I will certainly return .
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PierreE
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Very special old style Italian with good food, drinks and excellent service.
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kristen
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very quaint restaurant with a cozy ambience. The owner, Pepe, immediately made us feel welcomed and Paige took great care of us. Food and drinks were excellent, we’ll be back soon!
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JohnK
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere, food, wine, service and Host were exemplary! Awesome experience! High quality food! Can't wait to go back!
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KateS
Key West
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
New Years Eve Wonderful food, wonderful atmosphere and the staff was outstanding
IL PorticoResponded on January 7, 2023
We like to thank you for your support and your excellent review in a time when is very difficult to navigate the hospitality industry. We welcome your next visit in the near future.. We will continue our post Covid policy: with limited seating, reservation only - no walk ins, and we will stagger our reservations.. Peppe. Owner
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bigblue
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service and great ambience. Our server Paige was prompt and pleasant.
IL PorticoResponded on January 7, 2023
We like to thank you for your support and your excellent review in a time when is very difficult to navigate the hospitality industry. We welcome your next visit in the near future.. We will continue our post Covid policy: with limited seating, reservation only - no walk ins, and we will stagger our reservations.. Peppe. Owner
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LauraL
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always our go to place. Took the entire family before Xmas Eve and had a wonderful meal with excellent service.
IL PorticoResponded on January 7, 2023
We like to thank you for your support and your excellent review in a time when is very difficult to navigate the hospitality industry. We welcome your next visit in the near future.. We will continue our post Covid policy: with limited seating, reservation only - no walk ins, and we will stagger our reservations.. Peppe. Owner
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an amazing dining experience here at il Portico. The staff and the owner, Peppe, are very friendly. 11/10 experience!
IL PorticoResponded on January 7, 2023
We like to thank you for your support and your excellent review in a time when is very difficult to navigate the hospitality industry. We welcome your next visit in the near future.. We will continue our post Covid policy: with limited seating, reservation only - no walk ins, and we will stagger our reservations.. Peppe. Owner
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MH34
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Food was delicious as usual! Beautiful setting and ambiance.
IL PorticoResponded on January 7, 2023
We like to thank you for your support and your excellent review in a time when is very difficult to navigate the hospitality industry. We welcome your next visit in the near future.. We will continue our post Covid policy: with limited seating, reservation only - no walk ins, and we will stagger our reservations.. Peppe. Owner
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feedme11
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
A lovely an intimate dining room. Very warm, friendly and attentive staff. Food was delish and presented beautifully.
IL PorticoResponded on November 22, 2022
We like to thank you for your support and your excellent review in a time when is very difficult to navigate the hospitality industry. We welcome your next visit in the near future.. We will continue our post Covid policy: with limited seating, reservation only - no walk ins, and we will stagger our reservations.. Peppe. Owner
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hs3447
New York Area
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the food and service are both outstanding. This has to be the best restaurant in Rockland County. The food is always exceptional and the servers cater to your every request with a smile. Paige is a wonderful waitress and Jim the bartender is great.
IL PorticoResponded on November 20, 2022
We like to thank you for your support and your excellent review in a time when is very difficult to navigate the hospitality industry. We welcome your next visit in the near future.. We will continue our post Covid policy: with limited seating, reservation only - no walk ins, and we will stagger our reservations.. Peppe. Owner
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bigblue
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Charming historic venue. The owner Peppe greets and seats you. Very hospitable. Food came quickly and delicious. Great service. Restaurant is immaculate. Highly recommended and definately coming back.
IL PorticoResponded on November 20, 2022
We like to thank you for your support and your excellent review in a time when is very difficult to navigate the hospitality industry. We welcome your next visit in the near future.. We will continue our post Covid policy: with limited seating, reservation only - no walk ins, and we will stagger our reservations.. Peppe. Owner
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very engaging service. Delicious fresh food - well prepared
IL PorticoResponded on November 12, 2022
We like to thank you for your support and your excellent review in a time when is very difficult to navigate the hospitality industry. We welcome your next visit in the near future.. We will continue our post Covid policy: with limited seating, reservation only - no walk ins, and we will stagger our reservations.. Peppe. Owner
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Safety precautions

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

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

IL Portico offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (845) 365-2100.

IL Portico is rated 4.9 stars by 241 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

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

89 Main Street, Tappan, NY 10983

Additional information

Cross street
Main Street and Oak Tree Road
Neighborhood
Tappan
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–1:45 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:45 pm–7:45 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Available in building site and street side parking
Public transit
Red & Tan Bus line
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luis Ortiz
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.ilportico.com/
Phone number
(845) 365-2100
Catering
Take out.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event IL Portico can accommodate all your special event needs up to 30 guests.Ideal for Bridal Showers, Luncheons, Company Meetings, Professional Groups, Family Parties, Birthdays and Reunions and Weddings.
Private party contact
Hernan: (845) 365-2100

IL Portico

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 241 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does IL Portico offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is IL Portico restaurant rated?

Is IL Portico currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information