Pizzeria Portofino

4.8

1533 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 165 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Lively
Great for outdoor dining

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.
New Year's Day - Ballin' Beach Brunch
$5.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 1, 2025 only
Bounce right into the New Year with our Third Annual Ballin’ Beach Brunch. As we escape to warmer days in Portofino, let’s enjoy our favorite brunch bites, mimosas and a DIY espresso martini bar!
NEW YEARS EVE 2025 X PIZZERIA PORTOFINO
$145.00 - $2,500.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
9:00 PM
Off site at 317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-4701
Toast 2025 at Pizzeria Portofino’s New Year’s Eve party and dance the night away to the beat of the DJ while catching the fireworks on the Chicago River at midnight. General Admission tickets are available with limited seating for $145 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included), and include passed appetizers, assorted pizzas and unlimited signature cocktails. VIP Booth & Riverfront Table seating is available for groups of 4-8, ranging from $1000-$2,500 depending on group size, plus tax (gratuity not included). VIP includes all offered with GA tickets plus a designated server and access to the full menu and bottle service menu. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend this even

Popular dishes

Winter Spritz$18.00
Koval Cranberry, Rosemary, Giuliana Prosecco
Peppermint Espressotini$19.00
Kahlua Peppermint Mocha, Basic Vodka, Crushed Candy Canes
Barolo$26.00
Bergadano, 2018
- 5oz$26.00
- 8oz$39.00
- Bottle$130.00
Short Rib & Mushroom Sugo$26.00
Hand Cut Egg Noodles, Creme Fraiche, Rosemary
Brussel Sprout Pizza$19.00
Smoked Mozzarella, Controne Chili, Pecorino
White Chocolate & Peppermint Sundae$16.00
Dark Chocolate Mocha, Whipped Cream

Antipasti

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 1,533 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."

1,533 Reviews

M
Mark
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, great service and excellent food
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Gregg
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you! Another amazing lunch. The surprise dessert was exceptional.
Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
Hey Gregg! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had another amazing lunch at Pizzeria Portofino. We're glad you enjoyed our surprise dessert as well. Your kind words about our food and service are greatly appreciated. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for our guests and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino
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Brian
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent and so was the service, but the patio was extremely loud both from the people and music. It seemed a bit too "party" because of that, and took the shine off an otherwise great experience.
Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
Thanks for the feedback, Brian! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Pizzeria Portofino. We understand that the noise level from the patio might have been a bit high and we appreciate your understanding. We strive to provide an enjoyable atmosphere for all our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience! Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino
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Victoria
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really nice vibe, they had good utilization of outdoor space even in winter and it was super warm. Food was good and reasonable price
Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
Thanks for the feedback, Victoria! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the vibe and the utilization of outdoor space at Pizzeria Portofino. We're glad you found our food to be good and reasonable. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino
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Christine
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waiter was excellent! So helpful with the menu!!!
Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Christine! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at Pizzeria Portofino. It's always our goal to provide excellent service and it's great to know we hit the mark during your visit. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and serve as a great motivation for our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino
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Melanie
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Needless to say close to almost done with my salad I found two long pieces of hair. I didn’t not complain since already through it but don’t think I’ll ever go back. I’m kind of grossed out.
Pizzeria PortofinoResponded 1 day ago
Hi Melanie. We're truly sorry to hear about the issue you encountered with your salad. We take hygiene very seriously and we'll be looking into this matter. We're glad to hear that you've had a positive experience with our service, and we hope you'll give us another chance to impress you. Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino
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debbie
VIP
Chicago
156 reviews
5.0
156 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was really fun and both the tuna tartare and the rigatoni Alla vodka were delicious. They also have a peppermint espresso martini that’s really good. The hostess always says Hello to me by name and I love Quinn the server!
Pizzeria PortofinoResponded 1 day ago
Thanks for the feedback, Debbie! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tuna tartare and rigatoni alla vodka. It's great to know that our peppermint espresso martini also hit the spot! We're also glad that our hostess made you feel welcome and that our team made your experience even more enjoyable. We look forward to serving you again soon at Pizzeria Portofino! Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino
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Rebeca
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The heated patio with amazing river views at Pizzeria Portofino was the perfect place to celebrate a college graduation with our family. The atmosphere was lively and filled with positive energy, our server, Keith, was super attentive and fun, and everything was delicious including the cocktails! We'll be back!
Pizzeria PortofinoResponded 1 day ago
Hey Rebeca! Thank you so much for choosing Pizzeria Portofino to celebrate your big day! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the heated patio and the lively atmosphere, and that our cocktails hit the spot! We're also glad to know that our team made your experience enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another celebration. Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino
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Elizabeth
Portland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always! A must while in Chicago! Pizza and cocktails are amazing!
Pizzeria PortofinoResponded 1 day ago
Elizabeth, thank you so much for your wonderful review and high ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience at Pizzeria Portofino and enjoyed our pizza and cocktails. It's always a pleasure to serve our guests and we're glad to know we're doing our job well. We can't wait to welcome you back the next time you're in Chicago! Cheers Team Pizzeria Portofino
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Teresa
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pizzeria Portofino was a wonderful place to celebrate my birthday! Matt Crimmins the VIP Concierge had reached out to see if there is anything special he could prepare in advance. Matt had personalized menus and a special dessert was served as well. Lovely day. :)
Pizzeria PortofinoResponded today
Hi Teresa! We're delighted to hear that you chose Pizzeria Portofino to celebrate your special day! It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the personalized menus and special dessert. We always strive to make special occasions memorable for our guests. We're glad you had a lovely day. Thank you for choosing us. We look forward to welcoming you back 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 1533 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 165 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

New Year's Day - Ballin' Beach Brunch

NEW YEARS EVE 2025 X PIZZERIA PORTOFINO

Margherita

Charred Pepperoni

Lamb Sausage

Daily Specials

Winter Spritz$18.00

Peppermint Espressotini$19.00

Barolo$26.00

Short Rib & Mushroom Sugo$26.00

Brussel Sprout Pizza$19.00

White Chocolate & Peppermint Sundae$16.00

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