John K
The Arboretum Portofino’s is our go-to spot for local, nearby pizza and Italian fare. The menu is what you’d expect at any Italian restaurant.
Appetizers cover a wide path with classics like Mozzarella Sticks, Calamari and Bruschetta. Our favorite is the fresh Mozzarella alla Caprese. The salad menu has familiar classics but their Mixed House Salad with House Dressing is the best hands down. Loaded with vegetables and greens, you can order this in small or entree sizes.
The pizzas we order are classic NY style thin crust. The sweet pizza sauce is really good. Stick to only a few toppings otherwise you could get a soggy pie.
The entrees are large portions. The Chicken Parmigiana with salad and side pasta is large enough for two people. The pastas have interchangeable pasta types like Fettucine, Angel Hair, etc and interchangeable sauces like Marinara, Alfredo, Puttanesca and Vodka.
Service is good and quick. We order take out here 90% of the time and it gets really crowded/busy at peak times. Parking is easy in Arboretum so no worries there. There are so many options for Italian food in Charlotte. If you’re in the area or local to Arbo, Portfino’s is a great choice.
David H
OUTSTANDING. So, Larry was my server and he was on point. I ordered the chicken piccata with capers, it was the best I've had in a minute. The place had people coming in for pickup pizzas, one of them told me the pizza were amazing. I'm pretty sure they are cause the chicken piccata with so tender and juicy, has the right amount of lemon and capers. Phenomenal, I say! Everyone was really nice and I looked a reck as it was another hot day. Hey thanks again Larry, and you were right about that chilled glass. I'll definitely be back.
***HIGHLY RECOMMENDED***
Jason Koelle
7-11-23 was me and my sons first visit and we throughly enjoyed our pizza. He and I ordered a small pizza for each of us. When the pizzas showed up it was to our surprise Portofino’s idea of a small pizza and my idea are way two different things. What I received was a medium pizza in my mind but I was reassured it was a small. Well worth the visit.
The cheese on the pizza was out of this world delicious, the sauce was good also.
On 7/14/23 we went aging because my son requested it again and we had the same great experience.
Joe A
I eat here regularly. The food is on point. The pizza is great. A few items seem expensive like the clams casino. The dinner bread is good too. Tonight I had a cheesesteak. It’s probably the best in Charlotte. My only gripe is the French fries. I would like to see good regular (no added coatings for crispness) fries.
Tracie J. Taylor
I always enjoy whatever pasta dish I choose. We regularly call in our order for pick-up and I know that they're busy, but they rush and don't listen, so I always have to repeat and then look at our salads. Even when telling them that someone is allergic to carrots, we often get carrots on our salads. Not only do they disregard our preference, it could be a safety issue as well.
Sean Hogan
Went here for dinner last night, Chad was our server, he did a great job! Food was amazing, atmosphere was great, service was outstanding, and the restaurant was clean!
Linda Blackburn
The best eggplant parm! The freshest salads! The best bread! And wonderful service to go with it! And a very clean location...a must these days! Have been to their other locations and they are great too! Just love it for Italian food!
Robin Caltagirone
What can I say about Portofino’s that hasn’t already been said? The food is fresh, it’s consistent and it’s fantastic. The staff no deviation always on point, attentive there to assist with any recommendation. Highly recommend this restaurant for catering for dinners for groups not had a bad meal in years of patronage.
Jh Js
This is some of the best Italian food I have ever had. I have eaten so much Italian in my life so I assure you will be happy with the quality food and service. I can't wait to come back with my friends and family!
Beverly Byrum
Michael was our waiter and he was awesome. He was very out going and professional at the same time. The food was delicious 😋
Bill Young
Chicken Portofino is excellent and enough for two. They will gladly split an order if you dine in. Great service and nice people. Ordered to go many times and only once was there an issue. Missing the bread.
sai rahul
Loved the food , i am a vegetarian. I had good options to choose from we had the pasta it was amazing , the salad with house dressing was amazing. We had brushetta as an appetizer and it was amazing. Service was quick and fast.
Lloyd Cullen
we came here to celebrate my Middle Sons Birthday ... There were 9 of us and we were seated very quickly !! we ordered Mozzarella sticks for our App and they were excellent . Perfectly cooked , with a nice crispy outer coating and delicious melty cheese inside ..The marinara was perfect as well. My salad was fresh, the lettuce crispy and the ranch was very good.. My wife and I ordered the Lasagna and we both Were extremely happy with the flavor and portion size .. It was tough to finish it all, but I did, even though I could barely breath once done with all the delicious food... It had been years since we have been here but will definitely be back a lot sooner . !
Palazoloup
Very good Italian restaurant with great menu and great specials. This is a very busy place most of the time. The service is good and I have had several excellent meals here. Good wine selection that is reasonably priced. They will make changes to the meal based on your request. On my last visit, I requested tortellini Bologonese and they had never heard of it, but made it for me. The sauce should have had more cream for a classic style sauce, but it was still very good. Make the sauce better for 5 stars. The brick oven pizza was excellent and more than enough for 2 people. Meals come with fresh baked bread hot from the oven. This is becoming one of our favorites.
Scott
Consistently pretty good. The portions are decent. Beware of the menu wording though. The dinners offer soup or salad as a choice. However they do not mention the up charge for the soup which you only find out once you see the bill. This is a bad business practice for a restaurant that is otherwise pretty good.
Asaad8
Never disappointed. This is my favorite italian in Charlotte. The food is always delicious and they have great portion sizes. Service is always superb as well. I recommend it to everyone. My favorite is their seafood or pizza.
Slr28
Great service, tasteless white pizza. Do not order the white pizza, the white sauce was flavorless and the texture was rubbery. The other dishes I have had previously were good so I was surprised that they have this abomination on the menu. The service was great.
Mike
Great food great service
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