How is Portobello Ristorante restaurant rated?

Name: Portobello Ristorante
Address: 1429 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6h 1H6
Telephone: (604) 734-0697
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.3

Portobello Ristorante

4.3

386 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Italian

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Romantic and cozy, Portobello ristorante attracts all kinds of diners. They come for the candle-lit tables, comfortable chairs, and intimate ambiance that compliments the menu inspired by southern Italy. Owner and locally-renowned chef Joe 'Pino' Milano creates dishes using fresh, quality ingredients that arouse taste buds and will satisfy any appetite.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(604) 734-0697
Website
http://www.portobellorestaurant.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Pino Milano

Location
1429 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6h 1H6
Neighborhood
Fairview
Cross street
Granville
Parking details
Free Parking at the Rear of the Restaurant
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Amarone Costasera della Valpolicella – Masi
- BottleCA$129.00
Barolo Batasiolo
- BottleCA$88.00
Barolo - Aurelio Settimo
- BottleCA$129.00
Brunello di Montalcino - Altesino
- BottleCA$129.00
Brunello di Montalcino - Piccini
- BottleCA$88.00
Campofiorin Ripasso
- BottleCA$48.00
Chianti Nipozzano – Frescobaldi
- BottleCA$52.00
Chianti Castiglioni – Frescobaldi
- BottleCA$42.00
- ½ LiterCA$32.00
- GlassCA$11.00
Chianti Riserva – Ducale
- BottleCA$68.00
Cabernet Sauvignon – Edge (Calif.)
- BottleCA$88.00
Cabernet Sauvignon – J. Lohr (Calif.)
- BottleCA$58.00
- ½ LiterCA$44.00
- GlassCA$15.00
Montepulciano Rubino Colle Secco – Tollo
- BottleCA$42.00
Malbec 1884 Reservado Mendoza (Argentina)
- BottleCA$48.00
Pinot Noir - Louis Latour (Fr.)
- BottleCA$62.00
Pinot Noir – Duck Pond (Oregon)
- BottleCA$68.00
Nero D' Avola Cusumano (Sicily)
- BottleCA$38.00
Nero D' Avola il passo nerello Mascalese (Sicily)
- BottleCA$46.00
Shiraz – Wyndham Estate Bin 555 (Aus.)
- BottleCA$38.00
Sangiovese – Santa Cristina
- BottleCA$38.00
Valpolicella Superiore - Ripasso - Folonari
- BottleCA$46.00
- ½ LiterCA$33.00
- GlassCA$12.00
Zinfandel – Ravens Wood (Cal.)
- BottleCA$42.00
Zinfandel – Zen – (Cal.)
- BottleCA$52.00
Imported Italian House Red Wine
- Liter CarafeCA$32.00
- ½ LiterCA$18.00
- GlassCA$9.00

White Wine

Chardonnay Mission Hill Five Vineyards (BC)
- BottleCA$36.00
- ½ LiterCA$24.00
- GlassCA$8.00
Chardonnay Louis Latour (Fr.)
- BottleCA$52.00
Gewrztaminer Private Reserve – Sumac Ridge (B.C.)
- BottleCA$36.00
Pinot Grigio Valdadige – Santa Margherita
- BottleCA$48.00
- ½ LiterCA$36.00
- GlassCA$12.00
Pinot Grigio Dolomiti - MezzaCorona
- BottleCA$38.00
Pouilly Fume - Serge Dagueneau &Fills ( Fr.)
- BottleCA$68.00
Sancerre Blanc (Fr.)
- BottleCA$68.00
Riesling Classic – Gehringer (B.C.)
- BottleCA$36.00
- ½ LiterCA$24.00
- GlassCA$8.00
Soave Classico Superiore
- BottleCA$36.00
Savignon Blanc - White Haven - (New Zeland)
- BottleCA$42.00
Imported Italian House White Wine
- Liter CarafeCA$32.00
- ½ LiterCA$18.00
- GlassCA$9.00

Champagne

Veuve Cliquot Posnardin Brut
- BottleCA$129.00
Mumm Gordon Rouge Brut
- BottleCA$129.00

Sparkling

Prosecco - Extra Dry
- 200mlCA$16.00
- BottleCA$52.00
Asti Spumante – Martini & Rossi
- BottleCA$32.00
Asti Spumante Prosecco
- BottleCA$38.00

Martini

CosmoCA$12.00
Vodka, Triple sec, Cranberry Juice
Classic MartiniCA$12.00
Gin or Vodka

Beer

Peroni Nastro Azzurro – ItalyCA$8.00
Heineken – HollandCA$8.00
Stella Artois – BelgiumCA$8.00
Serra - Nevada - Pale Ale - USACA$8.00
Pilsner Urquell - Czech.CA$8.00
De - Alcoholized BeerCA$6.00
Apple Cider Dry – CanadaCA$7.00
Apple Cider Dry Strongbow - BritishCA$8.00
Smirnoff Ice – CanadaCA$7.00
Peach Cider Dry - CanadaCA$7.00

Featured Drinks

PopCA$3.25
Fruit JuicesCA$3.75
Imported Italian - San Pellegrino Araciata or LimonataCA$3.75
Imported Italian - San Pellegrino - Sparkling Water LargeCA$6.50
Imported Italian - Acqua Panna - Flat Spring Water LargeCA$6.50

What 386 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

386 Reviews

d
dinnerfortwo
Vancouver
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience4
Good service and excellent food. Great place for a before/after the show dinner if you are seeing something at the Stanley
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NatashaS
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to dine pre-theatre performance! The food was delicious and service was wonderful. We ordered 3 courses with the intention of sharing each plate. To our great delight the staff split all three dishes for us, rather than having us use side plates. The food was very tastey and not heavy or greasey as sometimes italian food can be. I will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was excelent food. The chocolate cake was a bit too sweet. It's a bit too small but the ambiance is great. Thanks so much, our valentine's dinner couldn't be better.
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Joel
Vancouver
120 reviews
vip
5.0
120 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
We shared a salad, pasta and main of chicken sautéed in oil and fresh vegetables. House sauvignon blanc wine was very good. Service was good and attentive.
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Jetter
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, great food and good value, would go again!! :-)
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KarenL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
Portobello is always good. We have had items from the regular menu as well as specials over the half dozen times we have been there. We are now starting to bring others with us!
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and wonderful staff that always makes us feel welcome and special. So lucky to have this family restaurant in the neighborhood.
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ANON
Vancouver
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Think because of dine out it did feel a bit rushed near the end of our meal. Overall good food, service and ambience. Tables not too close.
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Seajay1
Vancouver
72 reviews
vip
4.0
72 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2020
overall4food3service4ambience4
We had pasta meal plus one dessert between two of us. We headed to the theatre at 7:00pm so we didn’t want too much food to hold us down. Service was very good and the dessert, a chocolate volcano, was delicious. Plus we received 2 small chocolate meringues to finish off our coffee.
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Vancouverlocal
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Predictably delicious food, welcoming owners and servers and an extremely warm and comfortable atmosphere. A great bonus if free parking out back.
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RachelT
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had such an amazing time dining at Portobello. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the restaurant is beautifully decorated and cozy. The service from the time we entered the door to when we left was consistent and friendly - we really liked our server (wish we got his name, he was great!!). The food was the best part, everything from the starter bread to the dessert was fresh fresh fresh! Everything was delicious. Great restaurant! Hope to be visiting again soon with friends and family :)
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice cocktails, reasonable wine list. We ordered off the dine out Vancouver menu and everything was delicious. Hot food on warm plates. Very reasonable prices on the regular menu with lots of choices.
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AlexanderB
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and service were amazing. Will definitely be back soon. Menu selection is great, real good Italian cooking and atmosphere. Grazie
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great location, very good food, not too noisy and excellent service.
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JoanneW
Vancouver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Awesome as always, food and service fabulous
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SarahV
Vancouver
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
This was our first time eating at your Restaurant and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Very nice to see the meals being prepared and knowing that it was all from scratch. The flavours were delicious. Our server was also great. No pressure to eat and leave. Thank you for a very enjoyable evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went there for dinner for my daughter’s birthday and before a show at the Stanley Theater. The food was AWESOME! Service was friendly. We had a special night and I would love to go back again in the future.
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Guest117
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food and service but noticeably understaffed. Had to wait almost 15 minutes for our reservation for two but they comped us a glass of wine each so that helped to ease the pain. Nice place but the elevator music could use upgrading.
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AnneM
Vancouver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the place to go for good food, excellent atmosphere and a lovely experience.
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BonnieN
Vancouver
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
we have been going to Portobello since it was on 4th ave still fabulous food lovely evening
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service are always good
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asdfgal
Vancouver
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience4
A lovely meal, but the calamari was so hot that I couldn’t eat it. Even after my friend finished her appetizer, it was too hot to eat! I had to get it packed to go. Otherwise a great meal and super service.
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Maggie
Vancouver
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always enjoy the cozy ambience and friendly service along with a yummy meal!
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Gail
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious!!!! My husband is an excellent cook so when we go out the food has to live up to his standard LOL. My mother and I ate there after the theatre. Everything was outstanding, from the bread to the dessertI can’t wait to return with my husband to try more of the amazing meals. North Vancouver
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Raja
Seattle
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience3
Great service
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PhyllisK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really delicious food, I would not hesitate one second suggesting this restaurant to a friend.
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toomuch
Vancouver
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2019
overall2food2service3ambience3
Was disappointed with the overall experience. Food was mediocre and service was slow despite the restaurant being about half full. Pricing would have been alright if the quality was elevated.
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CatherineT
Vancouver
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience4
Service was very good. Food was good, not outstanding, but good. It was very quiet with the place about 3/4 full.
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StephenH
Vancouver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Risotto and gnocchi always strike me as difficult to do well. These guys hit it out of the park. We took our twin 9 year olds and the staff couldn’t have been nicer. I would eat there again in a heartbeat
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Tastie
Vancouver
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Craving italian and gave it a try
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Nelsons
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
My husband and I are foodies and he himself is an amazing cook. The downside to that is that we're both very picky and almost every restaurant we go to is "just ok". But, our experience at Portobello was absolutely outstanding in every way. We had the Caesar salad, chicken with artichokes, spaghetti Bolognese with meatballs, Chianti, and tiramisu for dessert-all exceptional. The fact that the owners do the cooking/baking and the menu is simple and all authentic is so special and hard to find nowadays. I've already recommended this restaurant to several people and we will definitely be back! Congratulations on running such an authentic and wonderful restaurant!!
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is beyond amazing. It is clearly family owned and operated and the care that goes behind the food and service is outstanding. Every course of this meal is beyond expectations and make sure you don’t skip the sweets at the end. Thank you for the amazing experience. We will be back!
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1244
Vancouver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Been a customer off and on for many years. Food was fantastic and I'm sorry I havent been in a while. Will definitely go again soon.
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PennyA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I ordered the linguine alle vongole, which is something I often order at restaurants, but I thought Portobello's is one of the best I have had. Nice portion size as well. One of our friends ordered the pasta with mussels and said it was very good. It was busy in the restaurant, but service was good, and the ambiance is nice, lively, but not so loud that we couldn't talk.
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StanJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent , just excellent and always my family’s favourite
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 26, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
It was my second time great service and parking is available in the back
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GreyHawk
Hawaii
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
It's a small family restaurant with excellent food and great service. Randy, our waiter even helped me with parking in the back. He even came out back to check on me and showed me in. It was my wife's birthday and we were visiting from Hawaii but the "aloha spirit" was there. The owners came over and we even had a nice talk about Sicily.
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AndrewM
Vancouver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service has always been excellent and always forget that Portobello is easy to get to from anywhere in Vancouver .... classic Italian, small and intimate.
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RobertP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Since moving to Vancouver in the Spring, we have attempted to visit and experience the wonderful food venues and restaurants which Vancouver has to offer. Our visit to Portobello on Friday certainly lived up to it's reputation. We each elected something difference from the menu and we were not disappointed. The service, the wine selection, the menu and the atmosphere made for a perfect evening. 5 stars are not enough and we will be back.
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Vancouverlocal
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This a a restaurant we always take people to whether out of town guests or local friends. We have been patrons of Joe and Rosa since their original Portobello at 4th and Burrard. Delicious and traditional Italian cuisine with the freshest ingredients. Very good value. Thanks
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1429 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6h 1H6

Additional information

Cross street
Granville
Neighborhood
Fairview
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free Parking at the Rear of the Restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Pino Milano
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.portobellorestaurant.ca/
Phone number
(604) 734-0697

Portobello Ristorante

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Additional information

Red Wine

Amarone Costasera della Valpolicella – Masi

Barolo Batasiolo

Barolo - Aurelio Settimo

Brunello di Montalcino - Altesino

Brunello di Montalcino - Piccini

Campofiorin Ripasso

Chianti Nipozzano – Frescobaldi

Chianti Castiglioni – Frescobaldi

Chianti Riserva – Ducale

Cabernet Sauvignon – Edge (Calif.)

Cabernet Sauvignon – J. Lohr (Calif.)

Montepulciano Rubino Colle Secco – Tollo

Malbec 1884 Reservado Mendoza (Argentina)

Pinot Noir - Louis Latour (Fr.)

Pinot Noir – Duck Pond (Oregon)

Nero D' Avola Cusumano (Sicily)

Nero D' Avola il passo nerello Mascalese (Sicily)

Shiraz – Wyndham Estate Bin 555 (Aus.)

Sangiovese – Santa Cristina

Valpolicella Superiore - Ripasso - Folonari

Zinfandel – Ravens Wood (Cal.)

Zinfandel – Zen – (Cal.)

Imported Italian House Red Wine

White Wine

Chardonnay Mission Hill Five Vineyards (BC)

Chardonnay Louis Latour (Fr.)

Gewrztaminer Private Reserve – Sumac Ridge (B.C.)

Pinot Grigio Valdadige – Santa Margherita

Pinot Grigio Dolomiti - MezzaCorona

Pouilly Fume - Serge Dagueneau &Fills ( Fr.)

Sancerre Blanc (Fr.)

Riesling Classic – Gehringer (B.C.)

Soave Classico Superiore

Savignon Blanc - White Haven - (New Zeland)

Imported Italian House White Wine

Champagne

Veuve Cliquot Posnardin Brut

Mumm Gordon Rouge Brut

Sparkling

Prosecco - Extra Dry

Asti Spumante – Martini & Rossi

Asti Spumante Prosecco

Martini

CosmoCA$12.00

Classic MartiniCA$12.00

Beer

Peroni Nastro Azzurro – ItalyCA$8.00

Heineken – HollandCA$8.00

Stella Artois – BelgiumCA$8.00

Serra - Nevada - Pale Ale - USACA$8.00

Pilsner Urquell - Czech.CA$8.00

De - Alcoholized BeerCA$6.00

Apple Cider Dry – CanadaCA$7.00

Apple Cider Dry Strongbow - BritishCA$8.00

Smirnoff Ice – CanadaCA$7.00

Peach Cider Dry - CanadaCA$7.00

Featured Drinks

PopCA$3.25

Fruit JuicesCA$3.75

Imported Italian - San Pellegrino Araciata or LimonataCA$3.75

Imported Italian - San Pellegrino - Sparkling Water LargeCA$6.50

Imported Italian - Acqua Panna - Flat Spring Water LargeCA$6.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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