Portobello Cafe
Italian Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Eltingville, Staten Island
"Our waitress Alyssa"(3 Tips)"This was our first time at Portobello Cafe."(2 Tips)"We had chicken Francese and the house pasta and both were delicious!"(3 Tips)"Chicken parm was delicious as always, my favorite!!"(9 Tips)
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- Visit LYSPER.comFebruary 17, 2015First time here and place was amazing! The decor was so pretty and the food has to be the best I have had on the island! The service was excellent, staff was very friendly. Can't wait to come bac... Read more
- LysperApp For iPhoneAugust 22, 2018My server Andrea was excellent. She kept the food coming at a nice pace. I did not feel rushed at all.I was dining with a couple of friends and the the evening was enjoyable. I am definitely go...
- LysperApp For iPhoneJanuary 14, 2018Came here for my wife birthday and everything was great. Friendly environment good food and great service. Special thanks to our waiter Joey for singing happy birthday. Regulars here and will con...
- LysperApp For iPhoneAugust 7, 2018This was our first time at Portobello Cafe. It is our new favorite place! The service was amazing, our server was wonderful and the food was delicious. portions were huge...lots of yummy leftover...
- LysperApp For iPhoneAugust 9, 2018Our experience was amazing! The atmosphere was pleasant and the staff was patient and helpful in making selections from the menu. We felt welcome, valued and special. Thank you for the amazing ...
- LysperApp For iPhoneNovember 17, 2017Food was delicious. The short ribs and the veal melted in your mouth. Escargot was to die for. Service was amazing and the staff never forgot to check on us. As always enjoyed our dinner at P...
- Visit LYSPER.comMay 10, 20152nd time to portabella cafe and love the atmosphere! Its very intimate and cozy! The sangria is delicious. Carol, our server was super sweet and just a gem!! I will be back for sure and will ask ... Read more
- LysperApp For iPhoneMay 1, 2019I enjoyed this evening's early dinner with my husband and I at Portobello Cafe! The service is great: friendly and courteous. The food is delicious! We enjoyed the Pasta Primevera and Eggplant Pa...
- LysperApp For iPhoneSeptember 24, 2019We had a great experience. We ordered the lobster Mac and cheese, filet mignon, and chicken fettuccini. It was delicious ! We will definitely be coming back. The service is impeccable as well.
- LysperApp For iPhoneJuly 20, 2018We love Portobello! The 2 for 1 special is a good deal and everything tastes amazing. Our favorite is the roasted garlic that comes with the bread. The escarole soup is also a fav!
- Visit LYSPER.comApril 14, 2014The food is excellent. It's just like Sunday dinner at grandma's house. Our server Donna was great too. She knew just what we needed and she has a great personality. I hope to have her as my serv... Read more
- Visit LYSPER.comApril 23, 2015This is my third time here! All three times Carol has been our waitress and she is AMAZING, The service is impeccable and the food Delicous. The red sauce is amazing which is very hard to find. ... Read more
- LysperApp For iPhoneJuly 24, 2019An excellent experience, as always. And you keto menu is a saving grace for my diet, allowing me to endulge, even not on a cheat day! Please consider adding a keto dessert or two to the menu!
- LysperApp For iPhoneAugust 12, 2018Excellent. The food selection is extensive and interesting. The fried calamari tasted fresh and wasn't greasy. The burrata was delicious and filling. Everyone enjoyed their entrees from meats to ...
- Visit LYSPER.comJune 12, 2014This was my first time at Portobello Cafe. The food was delicious! We took advantage of the buy one get one and the portion size was perfect for a satisfied meal and left overs. The peanut butter... Read more
- Visit LYSPER.comApril 22, 2014We have been coming to Portobello Cafe for Many years. It is our favorite spot for "Date Night" as well as a great family spot for dinner with our children. The food is of a high quality, always ... Read more
- LysperApp For iPhoneAugust 5, 2018Love our waiter. If we can give him more then 5 stars we would. So sweet, friendly, clean and polite. Knew exactly what we needed and what he was doing. Food was great. Place was awesome. Fabulou...
- LysperApp For iPhoneJuly 24, 2016Our waitress alissa, was very efficient, polite and so informative. The food was excellent, compliment too the chef. Thank you for having an excellent staff. My wife and l will be back very soon....
- LysperApp For iPhoneAugust 10, 2016Portobello Cafe is our favorite restaurant!!! We come here at least once a month. The food and service is outstanding! Mauricio was a fantastic server and made our experience more enjoyable!
- LysperApp For iPhoneDecember 4, 2018This was our first time here and from start to finish, everything was amazing! There was absolutely nothing we disliked. The service was amazing as well! They made the trip from the north shore w...
- LysperApp For iPhoneMarch 31, 2017Fabulous !! We absolutely loved our waitress, she was so accommodating with all of our special requests. The food was good. Our waitress suggested a wonderful appetizer! We will definitely be...
- LysperApp For iPhoneMarch 20, 2019Tonight was our first time dinning here. We came as a family of four and ordered family style. The portions were just right. We are leaving extremely full and satisfied! Our waiter was awesome...
- LysperApp For iPhoneJuly 29, 2018Amazing! I have been here many, many times and have never had a bad experience, nor a bad thing to say about this place or the food. The service is also phenomenal as every waiter/ waitress is ex...
- LysperApp For iPhoneAugust 31, 2018Amazing! Our waitress Aimee was very courteous and very cordial. She always made sure our table was ok during our dining experience. I would recommend dining here to all my friends and family.
- LysperApp For iPhoneMarch 28, 2019Everything was delicious! As someone who is living the Keto lifestyle, I appreciated the fact that I could easily pick my meal while eating with others who are not eating Keto. Just wish there ...
- LysperApp For iPhoneJanuary 20, 2018Service was outstanding couldn't ask for better and food was absolutely delicious. We had a wonderful dinner and a wonderful waitress who couldn't have been more helpful, attentive and sweet.
- LysperApp For iPhoneSeptember 11, 2018Truly great. We enjoy eating here and come about once a week. The food is great and service is friendly and attentive. I have lost 55lbs on weight watchers cause the chipping fits my program.
- Visit LYSPER.comApril 26, 2014We had a wonderful experience here at Portobello Cafe. We plan to frequent this restaurant when we visit Staten Island again. Our meal was exceptional as well as the service. Keep up the great j... Read more
- LysperApp For iPhoneAugust 9, 2017AWESOME''' Alyssa service was amazing. Aylssa was attentive and friendly. Highly recommend Portobello and ask for Alyssa as your server. Not to mention, the Food is out of this world and the 2-...
- Visit LYSPER.comDecember 14, 2014Made a great choice tonight!! The kale and pear salad special --big thumbs up. Martins-- big thumbs up and fried cinnamon apple rings were incredible. Nicole's service was excellent. Will be back... Read more
- LysperApp For iPhoneFebruary 22, 2018We truly enjoyed our dinning experience today. Our server was very attentive and the food was delicious! I believe the manager even came by to ask us how we were doing. We came in with our baby d...
- Visit LYSPER.comApril 22, 2014Another wonderful meal at my favorite restaurant! I come here with friends several times a month & am never disappointed! From the apps to delicious meals & even the best sangria, it's always a... Read more
- Visit LYSPER.comJanuary 4, 2015Everything about this restaurant is excellent -- from the friendly, considerate service to the food itself. If you like fish, try the tuna, medium rare, as I did. It was done to perfection, serve... Read more
- Visit LYSPER.comApril 27, 2014The service is excellent and the food amazing. Ia am very pleased with everything I ordered. Also there was no waiting time. My chicken francese was delicious! I will definitely come back and r... Read more
- Visit LYSPER.comApril 25, 2014Everything was delicious. The service is very good. We weren't rushed and the atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. The only thig I would change is that the dining room gets a little dark once th... Read more
- LysperApp For iPhoneOctober 14, 2018The waitress was charming, and helpful. The egg rolls were a first for us and wERE DELICIOUS. I would have liked more red sauce I'm my spaghetti with the eggplant. Thank you. Cappucino was ...
- LysperApp For iPhoneDecember 29, 2018We love to dine here. Always friendly, always amazing food. Atmosphere always great. Helpful waitress who went above and beyond to help us with suggestions due to food allergies.
- LysperApp For iPhoneJuly 21, 2018We came for our 25th Anniversary dinner. We have a wonderful meal. The food is fantastic and the service is wonderful. I love the 2 for one menu, there is always a different choice.
- Visit LYSPER.comApril 19, 2014This is the first time I have come to eat at Portobello's Cafe and I was not disappointed. The staff was very attentive and the menu choices were very tasty. I will definitely return for more din... Read more
- Visit LYSPER.comApril 12, 2014The food is amazing and priced very reasonably. Generous portions!The staff is extremely hospitable and eager to help. (Special thanks Donna, Jen,Jimmy,Andrew, Andréa,Laura). Love the weeknight ... Read more
- Visit LYSPER.comNovember 16, 2014The last two times we ate here, we were not pleased with the food. Tonight was absolutely amazing. The food was tasty and unique and the service was good. We will be back again. Read more
- LysperApp For iPhoneAugust 8, 2018We've been coming to Portobello Cafe for many, many years. The food and service is consistently great. Joey, our waiter was very accommodating and his service was exceptional. We will continue to...
- LysperApp For iPhoneAugust 23, 2018Everything was delicious! Rigatoni with shrimp Excellent! Huge portion of chicken parmigiana, and the walnut crusted salmon was great. Only one recommendation. Heat up the bread.
- LysperApp For iPhoneOctober 21, 2016Alyssa was extremely friendly and diligent when serving us. This was my first time at Portobello and she made the experience great. The food was also fantastic. Will definitely be back!!!
- Visit LYSPER.comMay 15, 2014My friend and I went to the Portobello Cafe for dinner on a 2 for 1 night. The menu options were extensive , the food was delicious, and the service was excellent. I will definitely go back aga... Read more
- Visit LYSPER.comApril 17, 2014I love portobello cafe because the food is deliciously prepared with just the right am. Nount of seasoning. Not overly slty but using the right amount of herbs and seasonings the service is exce... Read more
- LysperApp For iPhoneNovember 28, 2018First time patrons. Service was excellent and very attentive. Aimee was very friendly and answered all of our questions. Food was very tasty, great portion sizes. Would come back!
- Visit LYSPER.comDecember 10, 2014I loved the attentiveness and friendliness of the servers. They were great with helping us decide on menu items. The quality of service definitely made this a wonderful dinner out. The food was d... Read more
- Visit LYSPER.comMay 28, 2014I came to Portobello Cafe on a Tuesday night with my friend because of a groupon I had purchased. We sat on the patio and it was really lovely. Even though we were the only ones dining outside, o... Read more
- Visit LYSPER.comMay 4, 2014We have had a delightful evening while being served by Donna. We've eaten hear before and will be back not just because the food has always been good but also for the relaxed no rush atmosphere. ... Read more
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(718) 356-2233
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