Pizzeria Portofino

4.8

1587 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 170 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
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Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched casual restaurant located directly on the Chicago riverfront offering hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive patio and breezy decor that will instantly transport you to the Italian Riviera.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(312) 900-9018
Website
http://www.pizzeriaportofino.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Catering
Pizzeria Portofino offers semi- private dining for any size group, whether an intimate party of 8 or a large celebration throughout the entire restaurant space. The Special Events team is available to help guests create their own personalized private dining experience.
Private party facilities
The Parties &Special Events team can bring the Pizzeria Portofino experience to you. Whether it be catering toyour boat, home, office or event venue, we want to make your next group gathering oneeveryone is sure to remember!

Location
317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-4701
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Clark Street & the Chicago River
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
CTA State & Lake
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Enclosed & Heated Patio Table
$2.50 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Join us rain or shine, with our new all-weather riverfront patio. Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched casual restaurant located directly on the Chicago riverfront offering hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive patio and breezy décor that will instantly transport you to the Italian Riviera. -We have a 15 minute grace period for all reservations. -$2.50 per person fee for Riverview Patio Tables. This Fee is non refundable and not applied to final bill.
Après-Ski Brunch
$5.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 8, 2025 only
Join us in your best ski fashion for our Après-Ski brunch, featuring Flecha Azul & Aspen Vodka ice luge, shot skis, brunch bites, a live DJ & more!
Valentines Day X Pizzeria Portofino
$10.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
Celebrate the ones you love with us! Enjoy heart shaped pizzas & bouquets from Flowers For Dreams.

Popular dishes

Prime Beef Meatballs$14.00
Parmigiana, Basil, Pomodoro
Calamari Fritti$21.00
Tomato Diavolo, Lemon
Prosciutto San Daniele$22.00
Focaccia, Whipped Ricotta, Local Honey
Tuna Tartare$19.00
Basil Pesto Aioli
Crispy Parmesan Fries$14.00
Garlic Aioli
Portuguese Octopus$17.00
Calabrian Oregano, Crispy Potatoes, Portofino Vinaigrette
Roasted Garlic Bread$12.00
Parmesan Garlic Butter, Rosemary
Whipped Ricotta & Black Mission Fig Bruschetta$17.00
Candied Pecans, Aged Balsamic
Imported Burrata & Bosc Pears$17.00
Agrodolce, Honey, Balsamic

Salads

Arugula$14.00
Shaved Fennel, Aged Parmesan
Mediterranean$17.00
Tomato, Cucumber, Feta, Black Olive, Red Onion
Romaine Caesar$14.00
Amalfi Lemon Vinaigrette
Local Harvest$17.00
Honeycrisp Apple, Chicory, Tomme

Pizza

Gluten-Free Cauliflower Crust Available Upon Request and $5.00 Upcharge

Margherita$19.00
Tomato, Fior di Latte, Geneovese Basil
Fresca$26.00
Mozzarella, Parmesan, Arugula, Sicilian Lemon, Prosciutto
Classic Cheese$18.00
Mozzarella, Parmesan, Crushed Campania Tomato
Charred Pepperoni$23.00
Ezzo Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Mama Lil's Peppers, Portofino Hot Honey
Black Truffle & Three Cheese$33.00
Housemade Ricotta, Black Truffle Crema
Italian Sausage & Fennel$20.00
Caramelized Onion, Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan
Meatball & Ricotta$22.00
Fior Di Latte, Parmesan, Spicy Giardiniera
Due Funghi$20.00
Roasted Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Porcini Crema
Fontina & Caramelized Onion$18.00
Roasted Yukon Potato, Chives, Parmesan
Fall Squash & Pancetta$23.00
Gruyere, Parmesan

Pasta

Spaghetti Marinara$19.00
Crushed Tomato, Basil
Pesto Genovese$17.00
Ligurian trofie Pasta, Parmesan
Rigatoni Vodka$21.00
Whipped Burrata, Calabrian Chili, Basil
Cacio e Pepe$19.00
Toasted Peppercorns, Pecorino Romano
Spaghetti Limone$17.00
Amalfi Lemon Oil, Basil, Parmesan

Portofino Classics

Grilled Faroe Islands Salmon$32.00
Tuscan Kale, Cannellini Beans, Pancetta
Mediterranean Branzino$38.00
Castelvetrano Olive Salmoriglio, Frisee, Charred Lemon
Bar Harbor Mussels$30.00
Roasted Tomato, Calabrian Chili, Basil, Focaccia
Chicken Piccata$27.00
Brown Butter, Capers, Roasted Yukon Potatoes

What 1,587 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Most Booked
Chicago
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pizzeria Portofino offers a "perfect riverside dining experience" with "amazing views" and "delicious thin crust pizza." Guests love the "great vibe" and "friendly staff," making it a "summer must" on the Chicago River. Reservations are recommended, especially for the outdoor patio, to enjoy the "beautiful scenery."

1,588 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was awesome and the food was just like I experienced in Italy!
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Georgiana
VIP
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pizzeria Portofino is one of our most beloved Chicago restaurants! We especially enjoyed the heated outdoor dining! The ambiance is very romantic, overlooking the river. The cuisine and beverages are exquisitely prepared! Our servers are always professional and attentive. Management is also superb. We shall be returning!! Thank you!
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Lindsay
VIP
Chicago
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and service was excellent. Ambiance was wonderful as well.
Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
Thanks for visiting us, Lindsay! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service and found our ambiance to be wonderful. We always strive to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizzeria Portofino soon! Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino
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Danielle
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cody was a great server. Food was amazing. Garlic bread is phenomenal!
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Kristin
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was simply delicious. I definitely would not pay to sit on the patio in the winter, it was cold.
Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
Hi Kristin! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal at Pizzeria Portofino. Your kind words about our food truly mean a lot to us. We're sorry to hear about your experience on the patio in the winter, we understand that it can get a bit chilly. We will certainly take note of this for future improvements. Thanks for your feedback and we hope to serve you again soon! Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino
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Ana
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jordan was great ! Salmon was delicious as well the pepperoni pizza
Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
Thanks for visiting us, Ana! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the salmon and pepperoni pizza during your visit to Pizzeria Portofino. It's always a pleasure to serve our happy customers like you. We strive to deliver the best food and service, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon! Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino
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Daniela
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service as always! We love dining at Portofino!!
Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
Thanks for visiting us, Daniela! We're thrilled to hear that you love our food and service. It's always a pleasure to serve you at Pizzeria Portofino. We're always striving to provide the best experience for our guests, and we're sorry to hear that you felt like the value wasn't worth a 5. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to work on improving our guest experience. Looking forward to serving you again soon! Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino
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abby
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
garlic bread was amazing and the wine service. the restaurant was super cute too!
Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
Thanks for the feedback, Abby! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our garlic bread and wine service. It's great to know that our restaurant's decor added to your positive experience. We strive to provide an overall great experience for our guests and your feedback helps us do just that. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizzeria Portofino soon! Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino
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Lauren
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we got was amazing! Mediterranean salad Ricotta and fig app Meatball and ricotta pizza Vodka pasta
Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
Thanks for the review, Lauren! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal at Pizzeria Portofino. It's great to know that our Mediterranean salad, meatball and pizza, and vodka pasta hit the spot! We strive to provide excellent food and service to all our guests, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon. Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino
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Whitney
VIP
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food and vibes were great! Our waitress, Casey, was amazing. Only thing that was really annoying was their obvious urge to turn tables over. In a matter of minutes, we had 4-5 separate people try to take our food that we were clearly still eating (literally said “no thank you, we’re still working on that” while we were mid-chew). The same thing happened with our drinks. We had a bottle of champagne in an ice bag that we repeatedly had people take out of the bag to check how much was remaining. Other than feeling rushed, this place was awesome.
Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
Hi Whitney! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and ambiance at Pizzeria Portofino. We're sorry to hear about the issues you encountered with the overly attentive service. We aim to provide a relaxed dining experience for all our guests and we regret if this was not the case for you. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely look into this matter. We hope to serve you again soon. Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino
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FAQs

Pizzeria Portofino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 900-9018.

Pizzeria Portofino is rated 4.8 stars by 1587 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 170 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-4701

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Clark Street & the Chicago River
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
CTA State & Lake
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pizzeriaportofino.com/
Phone number
(312) 900-9018
Catering
Pizzeria Portofino offers semi- private dining for any size group, whether an intimate party of 8 or a large celebration throughout the entire restaurant space. The Special Events team is available to help guests create their own personalized private dining experience.
Private party facilities
The Parties &Special Events team can bring the Pizzeria Portofino experience to you. Whether it be catering toyour boat, home, office or event venue, we want to make your next group gathering oneeveryone is sure to remember!

Pizzeria Portofino

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Enclosed & Heated Patio Table

Après-Ski Brunch

Valentines Day X Pizzeria Portofino

Margherita

Charred Pepperoni

Lamb Sausage

Daily Specials

Winter Spritz$18.00

Peppermint Espressotini$19.00

Barolo$26.00

Brussel Sprout Pizza$19.00

Antipasti

Prime Beef Meatballs$14.00

Calamari Fritti$21.00

Prosciutto San Daniele$22.00

Tuna Tartare$19.00

Crispy Parmesan Fries$14.00

Portuguese Octopus$17.00

Roasted Garlic Bread$12.00

Whipped Ricotta & Black Mission Fig Bruschetta$17.00

Imported Burrata & Bosc Pears$17.00

Salads

Arugula$14.00

Mediterranean$17.00

Romaine Caesar$14.00

Local Harvest$17.00

Pizza

Margherita$19.00

Fresca$26.00

Classic Cheese$18.00

Charred Pepperoni$23.00

Black Truffle & Three Cheese$33.00

Italian Sausage & Fennel$20.00

Meatball & Ricotta$22.00

Due Funghi$20.00

Fontina & Caramelized Onion$18.00

Fall Squash & Pancetta$23.00

Pasta

Spaghetti Marinara$19.00

Pesto Genovese$17.00

Rigatoni Vodka$21.00

Cacio e Pepe$19.00

Spaghetti Limone$17.00

Portofino Classics

Grilled Faroe Islands Salmon$32.00

Mediterranean Branzino$38.00

Bar Harbor Mussels$30.00

Chicken Piccata$27.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Pizzeria Portofino offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Pizzeria Portofino restaurant rated?

Is Pizzeria Portofino currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information