Portofino Ristorante in Harrogate

The nicest Italian you could ever want, great food, lovely staff and the best atmosphere, so laid back and friendly, really reasonable prices too, highly recommended

While it was a very enjoyable experience, I couldn't help thinking that the carbonara was a little lacking. Dry, sauce less pasta with very little bacon...... Oh, here it all is, at the bottom, yummy. Was it not served fresh into the dish, or had it been sitting and waiting ?

Good food. Good value. Good service

Beautiful food and attentive staff.

Visiting Harrogate, popped in this place. Sandwiched between Pizza Express and Zizzis, we decided to give it a try because it was busy and it seemed like it might offer something a bit different. Not disappointed at all lovely atmosphere really nice fresh food and great price with a midweek offer. Excellent. Highly recommend...

Great food fantastic staff will definitely come again 💥

I booked for dinner here on a Friday evening with my wife and daughter, to celebrate my daughter getting her first full time job. The place was already really busy when we arrived at 19:00, but we received a friendly greeting and were seated straight away. The 2-for-1 cocktail offer was much appreciated by my daughter. The service we received was amazingly good and the food was fresh and tasty, I just wish there were a few more veggie dishes on the menu. Overall, we all really enjoyed our evening and will be returning soon.

Grey food , attentive staff and an agreeable environment.

Very personable friendly service made even better with delicious food! My partner and I have only visited a handful of times but after a particularly lovely visit a few weeks ago we will definitely be coming back more often. We were served by Efe and Sue, who surprisingly remembered our faces and were so lovely to us. The food has never been anything but delicious but we were even able to take our leftovers back with us after being over faced with big portions. We had a few cocktails also which are on a 2 for 1 deal, rare to find in Harrogate! We would like to thank the people who helped us have such a lovely date night :)

Lovely meal out, staff on the ball. Very good value for money with decent food portions! 100% reccoment to friends and family.

Great place for a casual night out and to fill you to the fullest because portions are huge! I liked it. Waitresses are so kind and lovely. Warm atmosphere.

Would definitely reccomend and will come again. Very friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere whilst having a formal fee too.

Went for dinner for a long over due catchup with best friend Efa was exceptional in service and food as good as always will definitely be back

Wonderful lunch time visit. Extremely great service and friendly staff and a calm atmosphere. The young male waiter who served us was professional above his years. Efa was his name, extremely welcoming and knowledgeable young man. Food was fresh a d tasty and reasonable price, we throughly enjoyed our lunch date.

Great Italian restaurant, the food all seems authentic, really good friendly staff. Really good value particularly in the ‘happy hour’ periods, the option of half pizza half pasta is great too.Would definitely recommend.

4 of us ate here on a Friday evening in January. We had booked a table for 20.00 but phoned to see if we could eat earlier and this wasn't a problem. The food is great, the atmosphere is good, the staff were friendly and efficient. We would definitely eat here again.

Large group of us attended for a family gathering. Staff were pleasant enough, however it did appear to be over run with customers and too busy for an enjoyable environment. Several of us had risotto of varying flavours but it all tasted the same. Not much flavour and I would guess made in a batch then separate toppings added for serving.

A great restaurant. We go whenever we are in Harrogate or Ripon and recommend it without hesitation. Food is delicious, cheap, and arrives very quickly. The staff are extremely friendly and easy to get along with. I really can't recommend it enough, please support this business.

Good food, Great front of house.

Lovely food 2nd time l've been. Staff are lovely and friendly just a lovely place to visit and it's relaxing

Amazing place beautiful, welcoming, friendly and staff where so lovely food was amazing so tasty well presented and the young lady that served us was so lovely made our visit perfect 🥰 and will definitely be back again thank you for a lovely time x

Food was fantastic! Good service and staff is friendly and helpful.

Meal here before the cinema. Pizza amazing. Really enjoyed it and the service was great

Found this wonderful restaurant on a side street in Harrogate. Greeted at the door by friendly young waiter called Efe. He asked us where we would like to sit and later took our order. They had special offer on side orders which arrived extremely quick. We had lovely huge tasty pizzas for mains. Very busy place and atmosphere was lively and happy. Plenty of food for your money. Can't wait to visit again.

Good value for money with their 2 course meal. Hearty food, friendly enough staff. Good quick meal after a long shopping day especially during winter

Great food, amazing service. Would highly recommend

Food and customer service is great, great value for money(happy hour deal-2 courses for less than £15 I believe). I will be returning

Waiter was fit. He was beautiful. I want him. I need him. I love him. Who is he. What’s his name. Does he have a girlfriend. Is he single.

lovely food, great service very friendly, would recommend. first time coming here and will definitely be back. very impressed

Once again, a really lovely tasty meal with great customer service & lively atmosphere. Our second visit & will come again when next in Harrogate.

Very nice staff and food was excellent. I had a pepperoni pizza and it was cooked perfectly. The lemoncello to finish was a nice touch

Arrived over an hour late, stone cold, and Just Eat customer services are refusing to give me a refund! Restaurant no help, driver rude, and customer services appalling.

Can’t knock this place at all, went again for our sons birthday, and as usual service with a smile, great value for money, ticks all the boxes 👍🏻

When we arrived at the restaurant, it was quite busy as it was Friday eve. We didnt have to wait and were shown to our table by the lovely Basat, she was so cheery and friendly. Our drinks were served quickly and our food came in a timely manner. Basat and Efe were very attentive, checking we were happy with our meals. Me and my wife both had pasta dishes, which were delicious and hot. Excellent food and service and definately will be going back.

I'm a fussy eater but at Portofino there's such a wide variety of choices that I can always find a suitable choice. They even do English breakfasts!!

The first visit for us, but won't be our last. Only negative for me was the restaurant was slightly chilly, might go a bit later next time in hope that it has warmed up.

Realy good food and the staff are scond to none.

Had a really lovely meal here - nice food and great service. Will definitely be back!

Delivery is an issue but food is excellent

Carbonara had next to no sauce or bacon in, garlic bread was freezing cold.

Lovely large pizza. Enjoyed every bite. Recommended. But a must, Book in advance. 👍

Visited Portofiino's on Saturday night with the family for my daughter's 21st birthday after reviewing a number of restaurants online, this place certainly ticked all the boxes, great food, great atmosphere, and excellent value for money, would highly recommend to anyone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cold food and wrong order sent

Great get together for my birthday

Excellent food great service and friendly staff

Why haven't I been here before? Prawn cocktail - large portion, then the biggest pizza ever. Very reasonable price, great service, great place to go. THANKYOU PORTOFINO!

I recently dined at Portofino, and it was an unforgettable experience. The food was absolutely delicious, with authentic flavors and beautifully presented dishes. What truly made the evening special, though, was the exceptional service we received from Efe. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, offering great recommendations and ensuring we were well taken care of throughout the night. His attentiveness and friendly demeanor added a personal touch that elevated our entire dining experience. I can’t recommend Portofino enough—fantastic food and outstanding service!

The food and service were excellent. One of the most varied and imaginative Italian menus I have seen. The lemoncello on the house to finish was a nice touch. The staff were extremely attentive. I will certainly return.

We visited here for the first time today, we all had the half pasta half pizza choice. It was all excellent, lovely staff too. Look forward to visiting again.

Another great meal at Portofino - very fair prices, good service and great food . Highly recommend

The ottemete is good and the price is reasonable. Pasta could be better. The service is excellent.

Lovely food! Really really recommend:) will say I think the cordial drinks were way too expensive though.

First time visit, lovely and very polite staff, very delicious pizza and reasonable price for quantity....

Popped in off the street, great welcome, lovely service and delicious food! Lovely surroundings with a lovely atmosphere. Caught happy hour too - win! Will come back next time in Harrogate.

Decided to go here while we were charging the car to kill some time. Beautiful food. Quick no waiting about. Lovely staff. Will definitely be back again

Excellent service staff are so friendly couldn't ask for better. The food is so so good excellent presentation and quality ingredients which make for pleasant eating

Harry was our waiter and was very helpful and attentive. Good was very good and the service was fast. We fully enjoyed our evening out.

The environment here is very good, and the interior decoration style is stylish. I am also very satisfied with the food here. I ordered broad noodles, which are full of ingredients and very delicious.

food was cold driver had been at restaurant 15 minutes

We visited this restaurant for lunch, and while we were initially seated without issue, the service we received afterward left us feeling uncomfortable and, frankly, discriminated against. The problem began when a staff member came to take our order. As we started ordering the starters, she interrupted mid-sentence, saying, “You’re just going to order starters, right?” We were taken aback and responded, “Pardon? We’ve got more to order,” to which she awkwardly replied, “Sorry, continue.” We shrugged it off, thinking it was a misunderstanding, but it definitely felt off. To make matters worse, we had to wait for our food for over half an hour. Looking around, there were certainly enough staff on duty, so I have no idea why it took so long for our order to arrive. It was frustrating and added to the overall negative experience. What confirmed our discomfort came when we were paying the bill. The same staff member brought over the payment device and, before we could say a word, she said, “You can pay half now and pay later if you can’t pay it all.” At that point, I was shocked and asked, “What are you on about?” She quickly backtracked, saying, “Oh, sorry, are you paying in full together?” We responded, “Yeah, what do you mean?” She then handed us the contactless device without further explanation. This entire experience made us feel incredibly uncomfortable and gave the impression that we were being discriminated against. I have no intention of ever returning to this place, and I certainly wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. Never again.

I recently dined at Portofino Restaurant and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of my visit. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and charming, with a tasteful décor that set the perfect tone for a relaxed meal. The service was exceptional. Our server was attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, and made great recommendations that enhanced our dining experience. The food was the highlight of the evening. Antipasto was a standout – beautifully presented; showcasing the chef’s skill and creativity. The ingredients were fresh, and the attention to detail was evident in every bite. Overall, Portofino offers a fantastic dining experience that I highly recommend. Whether you’re looking for a cozy spot for a special occasion or just a great meal out, this place is worth a visit. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!

Food was amazing, but service was terrible. We felt rushed and they clearly wanted us out of there ASAP, when they had empty tables and no queue. Real shame, but I wouldn't come back.

Great service from Efe. Food was delicious and price was very reasonable. Will definitely come back.

Visited with friends. Good choice of food with excellent deals. Food was piping hot and delicious. Staff very attentive but sometimes returning to the table too frequently. Once our starter was finished, we were instantly served our main. Would have liked a break in between but this wasn't an option. The guests on the opposite table actually noticed the speed which we were being served and commented to us. At the end of the evening, we were last in the restaurant at just before 9.30pm and the staff began to turn lighting off and dim the lights very low. Perhaps next time, ask if guests would like the bill as this appeared rude.

Nice quality food, mid range and good size portions if that's what you are after

Charged me £2 extra for a gluten free pizza. Nowhere on the menu did it mention this or was i told when ordering. Last time I came I wasn’t charged £2 extra. It is an allergy not a choice and you shouldn’t be charged for that.

First time visit and looking forward to going back. Great food, great service, very reasonable prices. When it came to pay (by card) I had to ask how to leave a tip... they were so un-pushy!

First time visiting as we are visiting Harrogate but notice it the night before and liked the look of the place. Firstly the service is excellent, from being seen at the door to paying the bill and everything in between; we couldn’t have asked for more attentive staff. The food was fabulous and very reasonably priced (it’s actually cheaper than some of the well know food franchises that are round the corner). I had the Calzone pizza and my wife had a Lasagna. Both were delicious and we throughly enjoyed our meals. The atmosphere was good. Italian music playing at just the right volume and the sound of everyone having a nice time wasn’t too overpowering so you could enjoy conversation without having to shout and lip read. Complementary limoncello shots with the bill was a nice touch. Will definitely be going back again when we come back to Harrogate and would throughly recommend.

Been many times and as always, great food, great service and you know somewhere is doing something right when it's a nearly full restaurant on a Thursday evening 👍🏻

Would highly recommend! We visited whilst on holiday in Harrogate and really couldn't be happier with the food and service which were both fabulous. Exceptionally reasonably priced too. 10/10

Eventhough we arrived late, after 21:00, we were seated. We were a group of 8. Kitchen was already closed but hey opened it up for pizzas only. And it did not disappoint. They were marvelous. Best calzone I had in a long time. Afterwards we got a shot of limoncello on the house. Next time I'm in Harrogate I will absolutely go here again. Quality food and service.

Very good Italian restaurant. Good food and service. Reasonably priced

This place has a great atmosphere and is tastefully designed and laid out. We ate here yesterday for my mother in law’s birthday. The only thing to note was that it was absolute chaos for the first 30 mins we were in the restaurant. We arrived for our reservation on time and were seated immediately, however the servers and management were running all over the place like headless chickens trying to deal with so many people in the restaurant at once. Shortly after we arrived it looked like there was a party of 10 or so people who rocked up wanting a table. Management and wait staff were running around sourcing tables and chairs, rearranging the furniture in the middle of the packed restaurant. This resulted in us not getting menus delivered to our table, until we asked for them 20 mins later. Additionally we didn’t get served drinks until 40 mins after we’d sat down. To be fair, it was 7pm on a Saturday evening - probably the busiest time of the week for them. Just felt a little chaotic and all over the place. However, after that, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The food was lovely and reasonably priced. The servers were wonderful and the management are amazing for all they do. Just be aware of the potential craziness on a Saturday night!

A fantastic night, my friends birthday, they played the drum and sang happy birthday to her, gave her ice cream with a lit candle for her to blow out, a very special place, Each time we have been in there, food, people, service everything is 100 +%, could not fined a better more homely atmosphere, treat your self and friends, you will like we do love it, thank you to all the staff, fantastic place for young and not so young

Lovely meal lastnight, complimentary lemon cello. Thankyou!

Came with a friend last night. Hadn't been before but we were pleasantly surprised. Very friendly staff and lovely atmosphere too. The food was delicious and the portions were big! Two for one cocktails were very nice too.🤣 I would definitely recommend Portofino in Harrogate and we will be back. X

Portafinos is where we enjoy going as the food and service are consistently good. Efe is efficient and friendly and always makes us feel very welcome. The food is always delicious and very good value for money.

Had an amazing time at portofino, food was amazing and good portion sizes and efe was fabulous

Amazing food and the service es excellent

Been many times to portofino. Never had a bad experience. Food is great and service is great.

Placed our order through just eat, & when the delivery came it was the wrong order. We contacted the restaurant and was told that they don't have a way of contacting the driver. They told us we can keep the food which my wife can't eat due to allergies. They wanted us to come to the restaurant to pick our correct order up. I explained in a annoyed way that, why should we come into town to collect a order that not only did we pay for, but gave the driver a tip. Also the foreign lady on the phone hung up on me. Will never use them again.

Not capable of cooking pasta without microwave. If you don't like their spoiled pepperoni, rubber rubbish catering pallets pizza and pasta, and vinegar spoiled toilet water fake wine, and you don't want to pay then they will crowd you and pursue you even if you HADN'T EATEN MORE THAN TWO BITES AND TRY TO GRAB YOU. They are also RUSSIAN BY THEIR ACCENT, ALL OF THEM. !!!! (IN RUSSIA YOU HAVE TO PAY IF YOU DON'T EAT THE FOOD) and won't answer any questions because they are exactly practiced in English accents but not vocabulary, they ARE DEFINITELY RUSSIA'S AGENCY STAFF TRAINED. GET RID OF THESE ABSOLUTELY BLATANT FAKE ITALIAN POISONING RISK. IF THEY HAVE MORE THAN 2 HYGIENE RATING IT IS A LIE OR FRAUD, DON'T GIVE THESE CLOWNS YOUR MONEY OR YOU WILL REGRET IT!!!

Fantastic food and lovely service

This place is my favourite attentive staff 💯 and a awesome menu that is all gorgeous 💯

Tasty food and was very hot when delivered. Delivery driver was cheerful and polite.

We have never been disappointed when ordering from Portofino, lovely food delivered on time by polite and friendly courier.

The delivery guy has obviously dropped the delivery as the chicken dish container was dented with very little sauce left and the box of wedges had only 4 wedges in it. I complained to Just Eat only to be told the restaurant has its own recipes! I don’t think 4 chips to a portion is what I’d call a recipe. It’s a shame as the chicken was lovely

The food was good when it got to me, sbd don’t like reheated pizza so was not able to eat half the meal

This is the first time we have been to portofinos in Harrogate will be going back. The food was delicious and the service was good. 5 stars all the way

We’re served by Basat who’s a nice lady and has been really nice to us. Food is amazing, had the mixed seafood linguine, large portion!

We had great service from sue and ozy on our visit thee was very helpful and very welcoming , great food and atmosphere

To noisy can’t hear yourself think

1st time I've tried the place staff are very friendly and polite the food was excellent

Brilliant staff, so friendly and attentive. Great menu and lovely wine. The only downside is that it is always too hot in the restaurant. Honestly, like being boiled alive while you await your order. Please sort some ventilation!

After 2 hours, app says food has been delivered, finally. But no food has been delivered to us. Called restaurant, and was told the order was prepared...2 hours ago. We never received it. our cameras show no one has even tried to deliver anything.

Staff are friendly but service very slow. Music was very loud. Portions are very big but the quality of products could be better. However very nice to take kids to.

Me and my dad have a tradition to go here every time I have an orthodontist appointment in Harrogate and I’ve got so many happy memories of it <3

Seemed I only got half a portion of lasagne instead of a full? Other wise was lovely

Best value for money for lunch out in Harrogate without skimping on quality and flavour. Having now been multiple times and tried several dishes, I can confidently say the portion sizes are fantastic! And the staff are seem more than happy to give me as much paramsan as I wanted which is best thing about Italian restaurants!

Just eat need to get drivers on time