Appointment Trader
Search 
Sign In
Developers
How It Works
Get into Pizzeria Portofino Chicago! 🔥
Chat
Buyer Protection
Option to Cancel
Alias Check-In
Upload Your Reservation Now
Recent User Transactions: ∅NZ$450 (Low: NZ$225 High: NZ$860)
143 users watching
Pizzeria Portofino Chicago Reviews
Food was great, service was great, weather was perfect!
Food was great, service was great, weather was perfect! Jarrod was our server, my gran is pretty needy but he still took care of her with a smile!
The food, ambiance and service were excellent!!! Definitely
The food, ambiance and service were excellent!!! Definitely worth the wait, if you haven't experienced it then what are you waiting for. Went to celebrate my birthday and what a perfect day to eat on the patio right next to the river. Amazing vi
Calamari Charred pepperoni pizza Pumpkin Spice Martini The
Calamari Charred pepperoni pizza Pumpkin Spice Martini The best aspect of this restaurant is the location. Sitting next to the river on a nice day is a lovely experience. The service is friendly and attentive. The food is decent but unremarkable
Courteous, great food.
Miss the lemon tiramisu the pizza odds awesome. Appetizers are always good as well.
Pizzeria Portofino is a popular restaurant downtown by the
Pizzeria Portofino is a popular restaurant downtown by the river. Reservations book out far in advance, especially for the patio and during the summer time. If you want a patio table, they require you to pay $2.50 per person for the table reservation
Honestly worth the hype! This is such a cute spot right on
Honestly worth the hype! This is such a cute spot right on the river with excellent vibes, great views, and a super fun atmosphere. It's smaller than I expected, which actually made it feel even more special. Our server was an absolute doll, bu
Riding down in the elevator there were three ladies who
Riding down in the elevator there were three ladies who talked about not having a reservation but could sit at the bar which My party entered first as was told that without reservations we would have to sit at the bar ( Emily) we proceeded to the ba
The pizza is great and you can't beat the view on the
The pizza is great and you can't beat the view on the river! Highly recommend especially when you have friends come in from out of town great lunch spot!
Solid spot.
We live around the corner and have gone a few times. There's typically always a wait and the bar is pretty hard to get to because it's relatively small. There's typically always staff isn't necessarily too friendly or accommodatin
Food is good.
Atmosphere is great. The view is killer! Melissa our service was everything you wish for, in every server, you come across. She was welcoming, knowledgeable of the menu and acknowledge the kids!!!
Charming restaurant along Chicago's scenic river.
It's so good that it's hard to get a reservation, so plan in advance. The pizza is delicious and hey have GF options. Salads and wine are excellent as well. It can get a bit noisy so be prepared, but it's a really fun spot.
One of our first stop when we were visiting and so glad we
One of our first stop when we were visiting and so glad we decided on it. Excellent location with beautiful view riverside and if you can and it's an option check out the patio as you get a view of the Chicago River and skyline. Interior is also
Just had the best food experience at Pizzeria Portofino -
Just had the best food experience at Pizzeria Portofino - Chicago Highly recommend trying: Black Truffle Mushroom Pizza Rigatoni Vodka with whipped burrata - creamy and so delicious. Portuguese Octopus with crispy potatoes - super flavorful and
If you're looking for a beautiful view of the city while
If you're looking for a beautiful view of the city while having a nice dinner, i'd recommend Pizzeria Portofino. We had a reservation for outdoor seating. The service was ok, we had to constantly look for our server and get her attention.
I was very disappointed in the event I had at Pizzeria
I was very disappointed in the event I had at Pizzeria Portofino yesterday. The table placement was nothing like the picture that was sent when I booked my event. Instead, my guest looked at a wall and vent and not the river. I specifically choic
We went here while visiting Chicago.
It was hard to get a reservation because it stays booked. Luckily a spot opened up and we confirmed it. It was about a 9 min walk from where we were staying. It's located right on the river. Really nice location! The food was delicious. We start
Fine print at the bottom of the menu mentions that the
Fine print at the bottom of the menu mentions that the restaurant adds a surcharge of 3.5%, but that it can be taken off if asked. When we received our bill, we asked our waiter what it was for. He didn't have an answer (which was weird) but was
Their corn and feta pizza is so good.
The watermelon feta salad was really refreshing and light. Didn't much care for the cacio e Pepe (added chicken which was dry) but we asked for some chili flakes and more Parmesan on the side which made it better. Gorgeous interior too.
Great first meal in Chicago!
First meal in Chicago and it was a 10/10! Probably one of the best pizza’s I’ve ever had! Atmosphere was great and the view of the river was amazing!
They are very rude to customers
I reserved a table for four for my wife’s birthday. Miss Claudia texted me 3 days before our reservation and told me they will celebrate my wife’s birthday all. Miss Claudia, Please do not send e mails full of promises that you can not keep. We
Great view. Poor service.
Each year for the past 5 years we have eaten at Pizzeria Portofino and it has gone downhill. The location is absolutely amazing. Watching the river traffic is cool. We saw our server three times and it took forever to get a water refill. The spritzer
Valet parking -- and boat docking, too
Leave it to Lettuce Entertain You to come up with a new gimmick -- and it isn't even on the menu. LEY, the Chicago-based nation-wide restaurant chain, not only offers valet parking at its Pizzeria Portofino but it also features first-class boat
One Bad Apple!!!
My family took our mom to Pizzeria Portofino for Mother’s Day and soon regretted it. One of our appetizers was significantly delayed (we later learned it went to the wrong table). Because we did not see our server, we stopped the first server to wa
Craving pizza after a while.
All tables were full, and reservation is vise. Octopus was excellent and very tender. Pizza was delicious but a bit greasy. Staff great.
Wonderful Sunday Evening Dinner
Had a wonderful meal started with a quality mozzarella appetizer, followed by some tasty and well-crafted Neapolitan style pizzas, and ended with a tasty dessert Profiteroles Bianco. Our server Lydia brought everything together perfectly while never
Amazing Food & Friendly Staff
I brought a group of 15 work colleagues here last weekend, and let me just say—it completely lived up to the hype! This spot has been on our must-try list for a while, and I’m so glad I finally made the reservation. From the moment we walked in,
Gluten free pizza is a win!
We had a great experience here! The view of the Chicago river was great and the gluten free pizza was DELICIOUS! My favourite meal of our trip.
River Ambiance
I’ve been told Pizzeria Portofino is one of the harder reservations to get so we braved the heat to come here on a Monday evening. We sat at the beautiful riverfront patio which looks towards the Loop. For starters, we tried the parmesan fries
Vibe is immaculate, and pizza and pasta were good, but not
Vibe is immaculate, and pizza and pasta were good, but not amazing. Definitely will go back, but maybe wanting to try some more things on the menu. Overall very solid choice, but the views and vibe make it top notch. Make sure you have a reservation.
I have mixed reviews about this place.
I made a reservation for my birthday ahead of time for an outdoor table or window table, but received neither. Also, this spot had A LOT of big groups and unfortunately our server seemed to care more about the large groups than our small party of 2.
Great food and better location
Visited with a large group for business. The restaurant went above and beyond taking care of us, personalized menus detailed the family style dinner. Every course was delicious but the real winner was the atmosphere sitting outside along the river ma
Highly recommend this place! I feel like this is one of the
Highly recommend this place! I feel like this is one of the few places right on the river that is not insanely priced. the views sitting outside right on the river are unmatched in the summer time. We came at 9:30pm and this place was still packed.
This place is a perfect 5/5.
The vibes were immaculate with the aesthetic and the music. The charred pepperoni pizza was one of the best pizzas I've ever had. The rigatoni pasta was amazing as well. Mussels were great with a nice portion size. Drinks were special and unique. One
I love this beautiful location.
Can't beat those riverfront views and gorgeous ambiance, love the open plan. Love that the restaurant is accessible via elevator or stairs. Speedy service and delicious food and drinks. I had the pepperoni pizza and frozen lemonade Prosecco drink, oh
Fabulous restaurant with stunning views! Thank you so much
Fabulous restaurant with stunning views! Thank you so much for making my sister's bridal shower so special! All of our food and drinks were so wonderful and the staff were THE BEST to work with!! I can't recommend them enough. I especially loved the
How cute is this place? The atmosphere was a vibe.
I loved that the outside was a step away and it had opportunities to take great photos while boats passed by. The service was not the best. Our waiter seemed super unhappy to be serving us but it was okay. Life happens. The Parmesan fries were good.
Food was decent.
Had the vodka pasta with chicken and parm fries as an app. I was underwhelmed for the price, chicken came on a skewer not in the pasta like how I had assumed it'll be and the chicken was a bit cold. Aside from that, the place and views were beautif
Salmon raw told them second one came out 20 minutes later
Salmon raw told them second one came out 20 minutes later and was burnt to a crisp and the drinks were inconsistent
-Perfect spot for a cute lunch / dinner! -Great pizza spot
-Perfect spot for a cute lunch / dinner! -Great pizza spot (bonus points for being Lettuce entertain you) right on the river -service was pretty spotty, but the food makes up for it -drinks weren't great but the pizza makes up for it
Excellent pizza and atmosphere.
Much better than the a deep dish if looking for something different when visiting Chicago. Staff well organized and attentive. Very clean. Absolutely recommend if in the area.
Have not gotten food yet - music is too loud and manager
Have not gotten food yet - music is too loud and manager will not lower the volume. Even the waitress said the mills is too loud.
This places is one of my favorites in Chicago! It's in a
This places is one of my favorites in Chicago! It's in a great location right on the river and one of my favorite places to take guests when they are visiting. It's hard to get a reservation especially in the summer. The food and drinks are so yummy.
Good Italian with a Nice View of the River
The food here is good as are the drinks. Nothing spectacular, but everything was quite tasty and the service was friendly and efficient. What makes this place special is the ambience. The setting is very cool; it almost feels like eating out in a v
Pizzeria Portofino, nestled in downtown, offers a charming
Pizzeria Portofino, nestled in downtown, offers a charming ambiance and a delicious array of pizzas. The Charred Pepperoni Pizza stole the show with its generous toppings and perfect blend of flavors. The downtown location adds to the allure, providi
I loved this place! From the moment I walked in or should I
I loved this place! From the moment I walked in or should I say took the elevator down lol The view of the river is to die for! LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION - no complaints! Well other than parking but that's always the case downtown unfortunately.
Super great! Had the margarita pizza and the lemon tiramisu.
Will be back! For more. Got it for take out
The food was amazing, we recommend the honey pep pizza.
And the lemon pasta was to die for. We asked keep to pick his favorite dessert and it was to die for. Keith sent out the lemon tiramisu, will 100 % go back and get the same things. The restaurant was cute and such a nice ambiance. Recommend to anyone
Great spot.
Love the pizza there and especially the calamari is our personal favorite. This was me and my boyfriend's second visit. We went on the 13th for dinner. Got sat early and everything was going good. Till we got to our table. It took a while for our ser
There was a break in the cold weather so strolled to this
There was a break in the cold weather so strolled to this riverfront restaurant and absolutely enjoyed it. I had the pepperoni pizza which was fantastic. A light crispy thin crust smothered in super crispy pepperoni slices. As a bonus, they provid
Came here for the first time with some friends and we had a
Came here for the first time with some friends and we had a great experience. Our server was Cody and he was super attentive, friendly, and helpful. Definitely coming back:)
Connect with users posting reservations for Pizzeria Portofino Chicago
AppointmentTrader is a community-driven platform where users can exchange their reservations or leverage their personal relationships with Pizzeria Portofino Chicago. Buyers can make informed decisions using automated seller ratings, which reflect past transactions and reliability.
Each posting on AppointmentTrader shows you which user submitted it and along with that provides a trackrecord of that user which indicates how much experience
the user has and how many percent of their transactions resulted in them issuing a refund.
If there is no user posting that fits your schedule, you can bid on your preferred time.
Let's say Peter has a great morning and decides to take his three friends to Pizzeria Portofino Chicago at 6 PM the same day.
He checks the restaurant's website and sees that no reservations are available. He then looks at the Pizzeria Portofino Chicago page on AppointmentTrader, but finds that there are no user postings either.
That's where the community-driven bid process comes in.
Peter can place a bid on AppointmentTrader, which serves as a reward for any community member who chooses to work on securing the reservation. AT then notifies experienced users who may be able to help.
Step-by-Step Process
1.) Setting a Reward (Bid)
* AppointmentTrader uses historical data to recommend a reasonable reward amount for securing a reservation - let's say $5.
* Peter really wants to go, so he increases the bid (or reward) to $10.
* At this stage, the reservation does not exist yet.
2.) A Community User Picks Up the Bid
* EternalAnt36, an experienced AT user, has a strong track record of successfully securing reservations and low refund requests, they receive a notification about Peter's $10 bid.
* EternalAnt36 picks up the bid, meaning they will now work on securing the reservation.
* Peter can now talk to EternalAnt36 for any questions Peter may have as EternalAnt36 user fills the bid.
3.) Finding the Reservation
* EternalAnt36 now uses their connections at Pizzeria Portofino Chicago to secure the table.
* If they successfully get the 6 PM table for four, Peter receives a confirmation that the reservation has been secured.
* If EternalAnt36 fails to secure the reservation, the bid is returned to the pool so another user can try.
4.) Payment & Protection
* Once the reservation is secured, EternalAnt36 receives the $10 reward which is credited to EternalAnt36's AT balance, where users manage their own funds and can withdraw via available payout options such as bank transfer, PayPal, or Zelle.
* Peter can now enjoy the dinner with his friends at Pizzeria Portofino Chicago!
* As with all transactions on AT, disputes and no-show fees are handled through the platform's community-driven resolution system. Users with a strong track record are incentivized to fulfill bids successfully, and community members can report issues to maintain trust in the marketplace.
Chicago's Best Restaurants that are most frequently booked by customers of Pizzeria Portofino Chicago
2 transactions from users who transacted at Pizzeria Portofino Chicago
