Culinary Chronicles | Portofinos

We had been searching for a great Italian restaurant for our family, and Portofino Pizza and Pasta was highly recommended. The restaurant is nestled in a strip mall just off Parker road and Mainstreet.

We arrived around 4:45 pm on a Sunday, thinking we would beat the dinner rush to feed our hungry littles. To our surprise the restaurant was bustling when we stepped in, and the wait time was already over 40 minutes. Luckily they had a cancellation, so we were seated very quickly.

There is a welcoming feel to the dining area with wood tables and dark, wine colored walls. A mural of Portofino on the back wall had us longing for a vacation on the coast of Italy.

The menu includes a treasure trove of Italian favorites. I enjoyed the lasagna bolonese which was layered with just the right amount of sauce and cheese and broiled in an oval ramakin. My husband ate every bite of his chicken sal timbocca and my boys were very happy with their fettuccini alfredo and chicken strips.

We dug into a basket of garlic knots with our dinner. They were the perfect balance of fluffy and crisp with a zip of garlic that managed not to be overwhelming.

Despite being packed, our food came out promptly and an army of servers checked on us regularly.

We left happy, full, and with to-go boxes for lunch the next day. If you are looking for a go-to Italian spot, Portofino Pizza and Pasta won’t disappoint. Just make sure to call ahead for your table!

We are looking forward to trying

the pizza next time.