Portofino Ystrad Mynach in Caerphilly

Lovely little Italian, had a good deal on when we went £15 for 2 courses or £20 for 3 courses. Food was outstanding and service was great will definitely be returning it’s an easy 5 stars from me.

14 of us celebrated 3 birthdays here and the food and service was excellent. Recommended 👍🏼

Great food is a really good atmosphere and service!

I've been here a few times and will come many more. The staff are very nice and helpful and the food is always delicious 🤤 beautiful Italian restaurant.

Lovely meal, this was my 5th time visiting.

Food and service amazing. It's just a bit difficult to hear conversation if you're at a long table with lots of people as it's very echoey due to no soft furnishings. Also only bottled drinks available as they said they have no cellar to serve pints. Just minor issues for me, would definitely go again.

A must visit place for authentic Italian food. Staff are polite attentive and it's very affordable. Been here a few times with family members and always had great food great time. You won't be disappointed.

Yesterday I had my baby shower at Portofino, the staff were so so helpful & really couldn’t do enough for me. A special mention to Summer who has been in touch with me over the last few weeks while planning, there really wasn’t anything that was too much trouble. We had a party of 24 people & everyone was really happy with the service we received. Thank you so much to all involved, we will definitely be returning!

Disappointed as heard good reviews. Steak was undercooked and sent back still not the best lots of sinews. Requested water for table twice still didn't get. No options for alcohol free prosecco. Light didn't work in mens toilet. Took a while waiting for food . Didn't feel like a small Italian restaurant. Was noisy and not somewhere we would go again.

Ist time here, heard great things.. had 3 courses, recommend the King Prawns (Gamberoni) and the Bracio (stuffed pork) for starters 😋 My rib eye as come out under cooked, but it was whisked away and a perfect succulent medium ribeye returned minutes later with no problem. Hubby had the Linguine Marianer ..... he said it was beautiful....I had the pannacota with Mango sauce .....it was beautiful, hubby had the cheesecake 😍. We both had cocktails 🍸 totally recommend the Expresso Martini ..... We went the night after valentines as it was totally booked up, now I know why. The restaurant has a young vibe, the decor is beautiful and service is attentive. Best Italian for miles around, you get the full Mediterranean smells and taste, all freshly prepared, compliments to the chef for the authentic gastronomy. Will definately become a go to. Note: gets very busy thurs fri, sat so told by the waiting staff to book at least a week in advance.

An absolutely wonderful restaurant..great food and great service with friendly, helpful staff.

Beautiful food, lovely ambience, fantastic service (Thank you Summer). A real gem. Would highly recommend the cheesecake. Definitely somewhere we will be returning to.

Brilliant food and service. Thanks to Iggy, summer and Melissa.

Excellent food and amazing cocktails. Very accommodating, summer the waitress was very friendly and couldn't do enough for my dietary needs they have lots of vegetarian options and a few gluten free. The one thing I would say to save disappointment is on the menu it states alot of the dishes are vegan but they are not they are vegetarian but they do have vegan cheese and will go above and beyond to make a delicious meal for you . Can't wait to return. Keep up the good work guys xxx

Very disappointed with this restaurant. Heard good reviews on it but that was not the experience we had. On arriving at the restaurant we were seated. Drinks were ordered..first course arrived. At this point all was good. The main meals arrived..i ordered linguine with prawns. I asked the waitress could they be shelled and was abruptly told no..thats how we serve them. The whole meal was bland it was basically pasta in a very insipid tomato sauce with 3 prawns placed on top. The wrong cutlery was on the table and was informed by the waitress that's the only cutlery they had..and without shelling the prawns with my hands was difficult to do with utensils provided. The meal was hardly touched as it was not enjoyable. The waitresses were rude and had no idea of customer service. I explained why I hadn't eaten the meal and was just told.. oh sorry and here's the bill. Sadly I won't be returning or recommending this restaurant

Best lasagna al forno I have ever tasted

Lovely place for a meal. Great food, fast service. Would visit again.

What a lovely welcome we had. Our first and long awaited visit to this absolutely beautiful restaurant. The staff are amazing, attentive and friendly. The extensive menu has something for everyone and the food was excellent. Thank you. What a lovely meal to celebrate our anniversary.

Visited today for our works Christmas lunch and we all loved our meals , there was something for everyone including gluten free and veggie options. The service was amazing , everything was just spot on.

I’ve been coming to portofinos since it opened and I’ve never had a bad meal. I’ve tried lots of dishes off the menu and they’re all delicious, the staff are also great and really attentive. It’s lovely to have such a nice restaurant in Ystrad Mynach.

First visit to Portofino. Food was delicious, from the lasagne and garlic bread to the tiramisu. Staff were friendly and helpful. So glad to find this gem and will be back soon.

Visited here last night for a birthday celebration, food was great and our server, Summer was fantastic. Will definitely be coming back.

A beautiful little spot tucked right in the heart of Ystrad Mynach. This warm, vibrant Italian restaurant is a place you have to experience for yourself. The staff were friendly and engaging, and the food was extraordinary. It offers everything you come to expect from an authentic Italian restaurant, and the specials always leave you wanting more. Food ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Price ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Selection ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Seating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Atmosphere ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Having worked in Italy for a number of years the food here is OK. Nothing beats authentic Italian food in Italy.

We were a large party of 18 out for a works leaving do/early Christmas meal. The restaurant is one I have visited before as a couple, as a family group and with friends. Each time I visit, I am always impressed with the hospitality of the staff. Summer and the team always gives everyone an excellent welcome and the service is attentive and friendly. Our meals were pre-ordered due to the larger numbers -this was all done easily via Instagram messages. The meals came out together and were delicious. I had the Pollo Scallopini with Peppe Nero and would definitely recommend. There were many drinks ordered throughout the night and staff took our orders quickly and efficiently all evening. The entertainment was a great addition to the night. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

The spag bol was cooked and seasoned lovely. The food was 10/10. Given the time of year, this is a mere oversight. However, near the window, it's pretty cold at night and Saturday next to it. I do have a slight niggle though. We felt rushed. As we were enjoying our drink and had a little food on the table, the lady serving us asked if we had finished whilst pointing at the empty plates. We'd assumed she would only take the obvious empty plates as there we dishes with plenty of food still left on them and untouched. She proceeded to take everything off the table in a hurry. The side eye came from my partner, and we felt uncomfortable asking her not to take the plates that were full because she was quite loud and would 100% draw attention to our table. I wouldn't say evening was cheap when you add drinks, so I guess we just felt a little put off by the service in the end. 4/5 overall. I think a little courtesy in asking if we'd finished the plates that were full would have made this a nice 5/5.

Really liked this restaurant. Beautiful atmosphere and great food

Welcoming comfortable restaurant, easy access and nearby parking. Very attentive delightful service by the staff. Gorgeous food, great value considering the excellent quality.

This was our first time in Portofino. Although I’m from near by originally we have lived in London for a long time so I had no idea what kind of evening we would have as I booked last minute( never been before and didn’t know anyone who had) we were staying 5 mins from restaurant. We absolutely loved it. The food was delicious and the service was lovely. Summer and the other staff were incredibly kind, helpful, genuine, warm and hard working. Summer could not do enough for us and she brought such a personal element. The food was fresh, good quality and tasty. My mocktail was very nice, and the wine was good too. To start we shared meat balls and a pizza. Both were outstanding. I keep thinking about the pizza and will need to return soon to get my fix :) For mains, we had the pork and a pasta dish, again, very good. We finished with the pistachios ice cream which was excellent. Thank you for a really enjoyable evening. A warm and friendly atmosphere that we really appreciated. See you soon

Overhyped and just not that great. On arrival we were informed by the waitress that half the drinks menu was unavailable due to supplier issues (blaming a third party and not accepting responsibility) and that only a limited menu was available. Though, this is a common theme having read other reviews and needs ironing out imminently. I had the Arancini to start was which overcooked and served rock-hard. At £7.95 this was disappointing and is unacceptable. I then had the seabass for main which was far more enjoyable. To conclude I consider the restaurant decor, setting and staff to be very pleasant but the standard of the food just isn’t that great in my opinion as per my experience, and in comparison is no match for Volare in Caerphilly, which is head and shoulders above this restaurant.

Very welcoming with good quality Italian food

A group of friends meet up twice a year for a catch up. There were only 4 of us. There was a table of 8 and a couple of smaller tables but not a lot of people. Someone came to take the drinks order. They got the order wrong so we had to wait for it to be rectified. They then took our food order, only one of us had a starter and that came quite promptly. We then had to wait an hour for our mains having had to ask for them. We were told they were cooking a batch of steaks so we’re a bit behind. Bearing. In mind we’d been there since 7pm. The food when it arrived was piping hot and very tasty. We ordered another round of drinks and we had to wait a bit for those. We ordered desserts and coffee and had to wait again. We asked three times for the bill and had to resort to putting our coats on and going to the bar to get service. We told them about the poor service and they apologised and that’s no good as I’ve seen this was not a one off problem. They need more staff. The cabaret was great and the night was good apart from the awful service.

A beautiful little spot tucked right in the heart of Ystrad Mynach. This warm, vibrant Italian restaurant is a place you have to experience for yourself. The staff were friendly and engaging, and the food was extraordinary. It offers everything you come to expect from an authentic Italian restaurant, and the specials always leave you wanting more. Food ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Price ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Selection ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Seating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Atmosphere ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Excellent food and good dietary options. Really recommended. Evening slighty thrown off by an overly loud musician that caused us to have to shout

Portofino is a real Valleys gem. We are lucky to live locally but honestly it's worth a trip from Cardiff and beyond. The menu is spot on and the quality of the food is top notch. All dishes are always fresh, made with care, delicious and piping hot. The decor in the restaurant is premium and the atmosphere is always excellent. This place is always busy, and rightfully so - it's worth booking ahead. Lastly, the staff go above and beyond to make sure customers have an enjoyable experience. We recently had the pleasure of being served by Ciara (sorry if we've mis-spelled your name!) who was super friendly, attentive and hard-working. Restaurants like Portofino are vital for towns like Ystrad. Please keep up the good work and we'll be back again soon! 🇮🇹 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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We came here for my parents in law’s 40th wedding anniversary and we had an amazing time. The food was absolutely delicious, of the 14 meals we ordered - everyone said how impressed they were with their food. The staff went above and beyond from putting up our decorations to bringing out a lovely personalised platter with profiteroles. They really are a credit to the restaurant and I couldn’t recommend this place enough. The atmosphere is lovely with authentic Italian music playing in the background. The staff were very attentive and helpful, we really couldn’t ask for more. We had a brilliant time celebrating here and will definitely be returning again.

So disappointed. We arrived for dinner had to wait at least 15mins for the waitress to take a drinks order. None of the 5 drinks we tried to order were available, and only one of the more expensive bottles of wine was available. When our drinks order finally arrived the almost another 15mins later the bottle of wine was corked. By this stage half an hour into the evening our food order had still not been taken. The service was very polite but very poor. When we complained we were told they were short staffed, only 2 waiters for a full restaurant, and we were told one of these was a trainee. At this stage we chose to leave rather than get more frustrated. Cannot comment on food, we were not preared to stay after the poor service and delays.

Food was so tasty and big portions, 100% recommend

What a fantastic place to eat! The food was amazing, so was the wine 😉 Staff were really friendly. Fantastic evening

Very busy which was nice to see. Lovely atmosphere. Service was excellent and staff were very attentive and friendly. Food was hot and really good. We all had different and we couldn't fault any of it. This was our first visit but we will definitely...

Had a real nice meal here last week. Lovely food, great service and atmosphere. Highly recommend a visit if you're in the area however would advise to book if planning on visiting Friday or Saturday as it gets very busy.

Decided to come here for a birthday meal on 23/9 since we’d never been here since it first opened, staff are very polite and welcoming, couldn’t do enough for us. The food really let the place down, 4 of my party sent their meals back...

Parking not very easy, not much taste to the food but staff was lovely

Love the food here Although tonight my eyes were getting. Sore with the smoke and sizzling smell coming up the stairs Love the carbonara as always it really is the best carbonara compared to blackwood and Caerphilly

Beautiful food, fantastic and authentic wine and beer. Service and atmosphere is also second to none. Thank you to the lovely waitress who showed us how to do a proper boomerang 😁

We ordered a home delivery. It was delivered on time, warm and tasted amazing. Will highly recommend. We even had a pot of Parmesan cheese. Lovely service

Visited on Tuesday 13th, and nothing to complain about. Well decorated, nice atmosphere, great service and a huge menu too (although I was always going to go for the carbonara). Would be a go to spot if we lived in the area.

Excellent service, delicious food, lovely atmosphere.Very happy that we found this restaurant, will come back definitely and will recommend it to our friends⭐️

Two lovely visits to Portofino this week - firstly with my family for Mum's birthday, and again with my best friends. Delightful food, friendly and attentive service and a really good buzz in the restaurant. Unfortunately, the 2nd visit was a little marred by an...

Another lovely night at PortoFino. The staff were quick to apologise that they didn’t have the appropriate members of staff available to serve this evening, but despite that, it was a (very) busy Thursday night and we had a fabulous evening. The food hit the...

Always have the best of welcome , at portofino . Summer is the most helpful host , she guides you through the menu , recommendations and dietary needs . The food is always delicious , with a friendly atmosphere and lovely surroundings . Nothing is...

It was a busy Saturday and the restaurant was full we were a party of ten. The food was very nice. There was some confusion with the steaks in relation to how they were cooked. Linguine marinera was very good. The best Tiramisu I've tasted. Very light with a delicate balance of coffee and sweetness. My wife had an Italian sausage and mushroom penne dish which was also lovely. Very attentive service to be fair. I would say this is a nice place to socialise and to eat. Forget Amici in Blackwood this is a 100 times better.

fantastic atmosphere, beautiful food, and the staff couldn't do enough so friendly and helpful! I cant wait to go back!!

2nd visit to the restaurant - first tried it in June and had a great experience, although we had been concerned by the inconsistent reviews. Returned for our wedding anniversary this month, service was incredibly slow (30 mins to take starter orders) and after another...

3rd. Is it here, as I’m GLuten free I always struggle with restaurants having a decent menu and selection room to chose from. Not only can you order any pasta/pizza off the menu and they’ll adapt you never have to compromise on taste and quality....

We were "welcomed" by the waitress making an announcement of extra charges. These were in addition to the prices on the three confusing menus which we had to keep passing round as we had one of the main menu, one of the specials menu and...

Amazing and will definitely recommend to my family and friends,professional and friendly from the minute we walked through the door,cocktails were amazing,steak was perfect and lasagna was enough for 2(took half home)the place was spotless and a lovely atmosphere,Will definitely return,so nice to see a...

A dreadful experience from start to end. Unfortunately rude staff that were drinking on the job resulting in very poor service, waiting 40 minutes between courses! Food was tasteless and like warm. And to finish off the night the bill was completely wrong because staff...

Absolutely stunning food!. Very nice and happy, helpful staff! Will be going back as soon as I can!. Thankyou for all the staff that made a fantastic meal and a lovely birthday treat for me 😁

I have been to Portofino restaurant several times and rated it highly. We haven't been for several months and I felt let down. The menu is more restricted - basically pasta and pizza. My friend had a chicken breast which was actually one chicken breast...

Lovely food, nice relaxed atmosphere! Plenty of options for all dietary needs.

Came to portofino for my husbands birthday, the first time for both of us and had a lovely meal and experience. The waitress was pleasant and friendly. The food was lovely, very tasty and we would return again.

Visited on a Monday night. There was one large group of around 8 and four other tables totalling 10 so 20 people in total. Unfortunately and despite the best efforts of the young lady waiting on tables that is too many for one person to...

Good choice of dishes. Friendly service.

Lovely home cooked food and a nice atmosphere. Great place for a meal for two or a celebration. We will definitely be back.

Had a pretty good meal here and enjoyed our evening. Shall definitely visit again.

Fantastic! A lovely meal, great atmosphere - very busy! Staff were great! Very attentive! We can walk to this restaurant which is great! Would highly recommend and will return.

it's very expensive way to overpriced. they ask for stupid money for a basic meal. nothing special. when i first visited a few months back it was stunning and the prices were ok, they have increased the prices now and if i'm honest it's ridiculous....

First but not last work meal here . Friendly staff, fantastic food and service. Nothing too much trouble. Such a lovely atmosphere. We will be back Caerphilly Speech and Language Team

Had lovely lunch today great food, great service. Will definitely go back. 100% try it if you haven't already. You won't be disappointed.

Perfect food, good service. The restaurant is just misding a bit of ambiente, small for the number of people seated.

5 star service throughout the evening, food superb, service excellent only to willing to please friendly throughout could not do enough for us .atmosphere and ambiance second to none completed the evening totaly.

Portofino What a fabulous location for meeting friends and family ! Our table of 10 (including one 2.5 year old) were well looked after with attentive and welcoming staff. The decor and vibe of the place was fab too ! Great selection of food and...

Lovely food, amazing service really lovely ladies serving there. Only thing I didn’t like was how close the tables are to each other. Felt a bit cramped in there and couldn’t adjust my seat as it right next to another table.

Gorgeous food, lovely atmosphere and fantastic staff - what more could you ask for? First time here but I’ll definitely be coming back again soon.

House wine was advertised at £5.95, the server gave us 2 choices when we asked for the house wine and we got charged £6.95 per glass. We both ordered pizza, which was soggy in the middle (undercooked). We weren't asked how our meal was, just if we wanted a dessert menu. Wouldn't visit again. Better Italian options are available in Caerphilly.

I love Italian food, and was so looking forward to trying Portofinos. My friend and I arrived and the waitress was really attentive, initially. House wine was advertised as £5.95 a glass. We were given the choice of two different ones and were charged £6.95...

Lovely food and fantastic staff made this a really special birthday evening for my wife (and family). The carbonara was in my wife's words "the best she's ever had" and that's from someone that has eaten carbonara all over the UK and in Italy. Would...

Attended with wife and good friends for a dinner on Saturday night. My first visit to the restaurant nicely located within walking distance of the train station. The restaurant itself looked in good order and clean. I ordered meatballs starter and a sausage pasta dish...

Fabulous Father's Day lunch. Food was beautiful and the service was exceptional. Lovely atmosphere our second visit to this restaurant and we will be back

Second visit to this wonderful restaurant for early evening service with my daughter. What a warm, friendly and enthusiastic welcome we had. Food was delicious and I cannot wait to return with the family. Staff are professional, attentive and make you feel like a valued customer, keep up the good work and I look forward to working my way through your cocktail list.

Food was absolutely stunning. The front of house/ waitress (Summer) was so bubbly and friendly. I didn’t know they did takeaway as well but I will be a regular now! What a perfect gem of a restaurant for Ystrad Mynach - worth travelling to even...

A fabulous little restaurant with delicious food. The sharer starter was amazing and the pizza was spot on! The front of house and server, Summer, was extremely welcoming and delightful. A beautiful smile and a bubbly personality that made you immediately realise you made the...

An absolute gem of a restaurant, food brilliant together with the selection of drinks. Service is impeccable. Well worth the train journey from Barry.

We booked for just after opening time, arrived and our server Summer was absolutely lovely, very friendly and welcoming. We got starter and main and both were delicious! Our server made us feel very welcomed and was very helpful, absolutely pleasant! 1000% would recommend the...

Had a lovely lunch out celebrating a 96th birthday!

What a delightful little Italian place in Ystrad Mynach! We thoroughly enjoyed the meal and the entire evening. We love Italian food. The service was excellent and the food was spot on. Exactly what we expected and then some. Very friendly service, nothing was too...

Best Italian restaurant in the area. My wife and I went for a meal at this property. The restaurant is also a cocktail bar. It is modernised nicely and there are a large amount of cocktails and mock tails along with alcohol drinks and soft...

Lovely restaurant, really good food, hostess was very polite. Nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely recommend!

Birthday Celebration. Despite it being a very busy evening, the young lady who was working alone did a fantastic job of serving our meals. The food was lovely and we are looking forward to our next meal with you.

Well, how to some up our visit tonight? For context it was our 28th wedding anniversary and our youngest daughter recommended Portofino's. We were very impressed indeed. The staff were just fantastic, not just taking orders and serving them but chatting and making it a...

Lovely restaurant and cocktails. Food was excellent with great pasta dishes and good service too. First time there, will definitely be back.

It was really refreshing to see such a lovely restaurant in ystrad, the food was outstanding, and the portions were generous but not excessive. I’d also like to mention how welcoming and professional our service from Summer was, she saw to our every need in...

We ordered arancini, garlic mushrooms fir starters, both very enjoyable. Main courses were linguine with a marinara sauce, and asparagus risotto. The risotto was lacking in flavour, and wasn't creamy. Not sure whether that was down to using the wrong rice or the cooking of the dish, but it was disappointing. Providing a spoon to eat it with would have been a nice touch. The linguine and sauce was much better, although my companion wasn't up to peeling a large prawn with roe! She would have preferred it if that had been done fir her. She would also have liked a spoon to eat meal, she twirls her pasta round a fork to eat it and that is easier with a spoon. The staff were fine, but despite coming over half way through our meal to remind us that we needed to clear the table by 6.45, we asked 3 times for the bill, which never arrived, so we went and paid at the till. The tip fir the waiting staff was only half of what was given because of the bill not being brought despite the restaurant reminding us we were on a tight schedule.

Absolutely fabulous restaurant. Food is always great and so is the service. Definitely recommend and will be returning.

Lovely meal for our anniversary. Will definitely be back and recommend wholeheartedly.

Beautiful food and great service, I've been twice now and on both occasions I've thoroughly enjoyed.

Food, service, everything about this place was wonderful, as always. Can't recommend highly enough.

Food, service, everything about this place was wonderful, as usual. I can't recommend this place highly enough.