Portofino Italian Restaurant Norton St

Food 9/10
Portofino has been a favourite of ours even before we moved to Leichhardt. It's always got great pizza but you would be missing out if that's all you ordered, because their menu is full of great dishes. I had the eye fillet scampi special and it was the best I've had in Leichhardt, cooked perfectly and with an exceptional sauce and mash. Scampi was also tasty and well presented. I sampled two of the chicken dishes which came to our table and they were both exceptional too. The bruschetta also stands out. Freshness and food quality are both great.

Service 9/10

We were greeted nicely and the service was a standout. Very warm and friendly but not in your face. The waiter had a smile which you know came from him enjoying his job. The owner has a very welcoming and cheeky manner which helps everyone to enjoy their night.

Atmosphere 6/10

Unfortunately when it's a busy night and it's full downstairs it becomes very noisy, and this can take away from the experience. On the brighter side, the upstairs area is much better, so if you dine up there you may enjoy the atmosphere more. The fitout and decor is not memorable as is the food, and the menu design is cluttered and simplistic which is not a great start.

Value 7/10

Everything is appropraitely priced, with the wine perhaps slightly on the more expensive end of the scale.

Overall 8/10

This is in reality almost a 9 out of 10. If I were seated upstairs I would have given a 9. I enjoy every time I go here and it's a sure fire hit whenever we take our friends along. Mints at the end are a nice finish.