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Cafe Portofino, Lihue, HI

Cafe Portofino

4.3
4.3
2199 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Authentic Northern Italian fare, also specializing in seafood and steaks. Cafe Portofino is a beautiful upscale restaurant overlooking the ocean located at the Royal Sonesta Resort. Please come and enjoy our award wining cuisine and breathtaking views. Official parking for the restaurant is available at the Royal Sonesta Resort.

Please note, all seating is first come, first served- no special seating requests can be honored. For parties over 6, online reservations are not accepted, please call the main number.

If you have children in your party, please leave a note on your reservation or message the restaurant so that we can better accommodate your seating. Grazie.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 245-2121
  • Website
    http://cafeportofinokauai.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Location
    3481 Ho'olaule'a Way, Lihue, HI 96766
  • Neighborhood
    Lihue
  • Cross street
    Rice Street
  • Parking details
    Free valet parking at Royal Sonesta.(Street Parking and Beach parking also available)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,199 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Kauai

    Good for groups

  • Kauai

    Hot spot

  • Kauai

    Neighborhood gem

  • Kauai

    Great for fine wines

  • Kauai

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Kauai

    Romantic

  • Kauai

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Portofino offers a delightful dining experience on the beach in Kauai, known for "excellent Italian cuisine" and "beautiful ocean views." Guests praise the "fantastic service" and "authentic Italian food," with standout dishes like lasagna and seafood pasta. The ambiance is enhanced by live music, creating a memorable evening.

2,199 Reviews

  1. Aline

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent. Our server was very good, too--kind, friendly, attentive--but she had so much to do, our service was slow. I had made a reservation a week ahead and confirmed via email the day before, but there were no tables in the outdoor area, so we were seated at a table next the bar with all the waitstaff walking back and forth past us to and from the kitchen. If we had been "drop-ins," I would have been fine with that, but I'd made a reservation and at the host desk had been told there were no tables, so they didn't reserve one for me and that didn't seem right. That said, the food was wonderful, which is why we came in the first place.

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  2. Patricia

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner. The Caesar salad was fresh & the escargot in the shells were a delight. My lamb was delicious & the filet perfectly prepared. Our waiter was friendly & had helpful wine & dinner suggestions. It was the perfect ending to our Kauai vacation & one of our favorite places on the island.

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  3. William

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Portofino is one of our favorite places to dine on the island of Kauai. It has it all. Ambiance, excellent food and very friendly staff. On some nights they have live music. The harpist is amazing! Señor Giuseppe takes pride in his customer service and every aspect of his restaurant to provide you with a memorable experience!

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  4. Zachariah

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was below average for us unfortunately. We ended up getting a meal from the hotel after eating here.

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  5. Mary

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate there twice while in Kauai. Totally excellent. Besides their regular menu, they offer 2 or 3 specials nightly. Also, their Happy Hour menu is great! Highly recommend!

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  6. BKKOC

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Poor quality mixed drinks.Service was slow. Meals only medium quality.

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  7. Scott

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Understaffed. Long wait to order. Not a good experience.

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  8. Julie

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place, great experience Osso bucco is worth the price!

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  9. Gary Skeeter

    Phoenix

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding. The Portabella mushroom spinach salad was perfectly dressed & a nice change from the usual salads offered. -The eggplant Parmesan was the best I have ever had. My husband's Caesar's salad was also delicious and his veal Marsala was perfect. The portions were reasonable & the service very professional. Dinner seemed to take a long time, but I am guessing it is due the the care the kitchen takes in their preparations.

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  10. Brett

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat here 2-3 times during our trips to Kauai. Food always good. Merrick was server this time and provided excellent service.

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FAQs

Cafe Portofino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 245-2121.

Cafe Portofino is rated 4.3 stars by 2199 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Portofino

3481 Ho'olaule'a Way, Lihue, HI 96766

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Rice Street
  • Neighborhood
    Lihue
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Free valet parking at Royal Sonesta.(Street Parking and Beach parking also available)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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