Portofinos Restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne

We’ve recently “rediscovered” Portofinos, and we’re so glad to be back. The food is delicious, the service is great and it is probably one of, if not the best Italian restaurants in the city. We visited on a Tuesday evening, and the restaurant was full to bursting, and once you’ve tasted their food you can see why. The staff weren’t flustered, and nothing was a problem. Thanks to all and well definitely see you soon

The atmosphere is lovely in this fabulous building. The staff were wonderful and friendly. The food was amazing...best pizza and risotto, even passed on our comments to the chef. Have rebooked for 2 weeks time!

Another great dining experience at Portofino! Having enjoyed several visits to Portofino whilst visiting Newcastle, we brought along 2 friends during a 2-day break. Unsurprisingly, they were delighted with their first visit and will return at a future time - despite us all living 130 miles away!! We all thoroughly enjoyed the quality of the food, the atmosphere and the standard and friendliness of the service. Can't wait to return!

Stunning setting with fantastic service just made the incredible food that bit better. Absolutely would come back, as so many more things on the menu I want to try.

This restaurant is located in a spectacular old building with Victorian tiles and vaulted arches to the ceiling. The food and service match these grand surroundings and a visit to Portofinos is always a special treat. The house wine is delicious and god value too. Hard to fault so I won't try but heartily recommend this restaurant for an overall great dining experience in the heart of Newcastle.

Nice setting in period building, extremely busy and buzzy restaurant so definitely better for a good time with friends than a romantic date. Service was good, and was very impressed with quality of food for a busy not overly expensive city centre restaurant.. The pornstar martini was one of the better ones we have tasted avoiding the cloying sweetness this often suffers from.

Absolutely beautiful meal as always. The staff are so friendly and professional. Excellent service. Wouldn’t go anywhere else when in Newcastle. Thanks so much for a great evening see you again real soon!

Our go to Italians in Newcastle. Fabulous atmosphere. Friendly staff and great food at a very reasonable price. Why go anywhere else.

We booked a table in advance and arrived early. We received a warm welcome into the beautiful restaurant which was very busy on a early Friday evening. We had a delightful time and enjoyed 3 courses. Service was prompt and attentive throughout, without feeling rushed. The wines were lovely! Perfect date night.

Booked online and the process was very easy. I added a special request as to which table we would like as it was for a birthday celebration and upon arrival at the restaurant had been done. Food was delicious and service was great. The surroundings in the restaurant are amazing. Highly recommended.

Nice seafood pasta - nice sauce and seafood quality. House red wine was also decent. Price was also reasonable and staff friendly

This is a great, centrally located restaurant. When we dined here, both the food and staff were lovely, and the menu is well priced. I would dine here again if I return to Newcastle.

As always : Easy booking on website Warm welcome Value for money Happy hour extends to Saturday Friendly and prompt service Seabass fresh and fab

Restaurant is located in a Beautiful old building in the heart of Newcastle and fabulous food from a family run restaurant.

Wonderful ,swift, service. Professional friendly staff. Great food and children's requests catered for. Will be back

Friendly staff and excellent food. Would highly recommend. Love the building too. If you are in the area, pay them a visit.

A visually stunning and beautiful restaurant. The food was excellent. I opted for a canneloni, with my partner having a lasagne, with a side of chips. The food was authentic and an excellent price. The staff are very welcoming, with a great sense of humour. I would most definitely recommend this restaurant to all my friends and family. Great experience, for an early evening meal.

Booked ahead of a trip to the theatre. First time at the restaurant and would definitely return if visiting Newcastle in the future. Excellent value for money. One of the best meals I've ever had in an Italian restaurant. Staff very professional and friendly and wonderful atmosphere.

Excellent seating for a group of ten and the service was excellent. All delivered at the same time with many different items ordered. The food was excellent and we will keep on coming back! Recommended were: - all the pizzas - tuna steak - trio of crostinis

A dining experience that sets such a high standard. A warm welcome from the staff on arrival, attentive and friendly throughout the visit. Huge choice on the menu and absolutely delicious tasting food.

The food, service and atmosphere were perfect. Would absolutely recommend trying this wonderful place. Will definitely be back.

Hi We had a lovely evening, food and wine delicious.. Only complaint.. plates were cold.. and when asked why… answer “we can’t carry warm plates” which seemed strange when most restaurants seem to be able to provide hot/warm plates. And would of been nice if the waitress had smiled, doesn’t take a lot

Very affordable tasty Italian food Would go back again Building very art deco Friendly waiting staff You can see the open kitchen

Great food and attentive service. Fabulous atmosphere. It’s my daughter’s favourite restaurant. Perfect for lunch or tea on a shopping day out.

I've been to Portofinos many times. It's consistently good- delicious food, nice atmosphere and really good value for money.

We both love Italian food and Portofinos is a must visit location for anyone else that loves Italian food. The menu had a variety of interesting dishes, we shared a garlic bread starter, then had pizza and bolognese for our main and finished the meal...

Came for the 3rd time on Sunday , greeted by a lovely girl , place was really busy with a nice atmosphere . Our food was plentiful , hot and delicious with first class staff , I had a broken ankle and our waitress showed...

This was my first visit and I would definitely return. Staff were friendly. Food was served quickly and hot. Food was delicious. Can’t fault it….

Visited on a Saturday teatime - luckily had booked the table as it was extremely busy. Table was ready when we arrived. Staff were all very friendly but it did take a while for our food order to be taken - not a huge issue...

Another delicious meal at our families favourite restaurant. Celebrating my dad's birthday. Can't fault the food or the service. Scrummy.

Lovely meal and the staff were excellent. The restaurant was full and I can see why. The food was really good quality. Service was fantastic I definitely hope to return soon. I have no idea why I stopped going here!

The food was nice , it was very reasonably priced with good service, however the place was looking very shabby ,maybe even dirty and it was crowded and noisy.

Food was very tasty, i had a pizza and a pasta dish it came out quick enough chocolate cake was ok could been nicer and warmer had no whipped cream only pouring, staff were very friendly good atmosphere, overall i would visit again

Thoroughly recommend this cheery restaurant. Delicious food - especially risotto. Friendly staff great place to go with friends for a happy dinner!

Absolutely brilliant night, work get together, and Maria made the night better with the constant banter with the whole group, including the Italian. Always wonderful food, and definitely my preferred place to go

We love the food and atmosphere at Portofinos , our favourite Italian restaurant in Newcastle. Traditional , authentic Italian cuisine , lovely attentive team of staff. Great service , beautiful food!

I have been coming to this restaurant for years and will keep coming back. Always good reasonably priced food. Service is great. Always a great atmosphere.

Amazing food! Good service and we were quite shocked when we saw how cheap it was. Totally worth a visit and we will definitely be back! Highly recommended 👌

Love this place, the food is amazing and the staff are lovely. We are frequent diners here and have been coming for years.

Delicious food and friendly staff but a bit disappointed that our Grandaughter's meal wasn't served until we were well through ours then it was an incorrect order so waited again for it to arrive. Part of my husband's order was forgotten about so served when...

This is a traditional old school type of Italian restaurant. On entering, you’re greeted by a buzzing atmosphere and a warm welcome. We were quickly seated and our drinks order sorted almost straight away. They are very quick to serve food which is perfect for...

Had a brilliant birthday meal at Portofinos this weekend. The service was flawless and the food delicious as always. Thank you so much for the generous birthday tiramisus and singing! We all felt very well taken care of. Portofinos is a favourite of ours and...

Revisited and again have to say the food is ecellent and never leaves us disappointed. My only slight negative was the lengthy wait to be seated we endured however it did not affect our enjoyment

We haven’t been for a while but it is one of our favourites. Great atmosphere and excellent staff as always. My partner had a lively fillet steak and I opted for my usual Calzone pizza. Both were lovely but certainly the size of the calzone...

Brilliant and authentic Italian restaurant. Delicious food and keenly priced. Good wine too. Friendly and helpful staff. We were a group of 10 visiting for dinner as part of a work trip. Will definitely plan for a repeat visit next time I’m in Newcastle.

Pre- theatre meal : There were 6 of us and we were all very happy with our food. I had the seabass - so delicious and great portion size All of the staff are fantastic but I want to especially mention Maria. She is such...

Portofinos is my number one choice for pre-theatre dining. I’ve been many times, as it offers fantastic value and I’ve never been disappointed with my food. The staff are all very friendly too.

Excellent service, waiter very friendly also could answer any queries, food as always perfect as was the wine, never disappointed also same standard for as long as we’ve been eating here ☀️

Nice food good prices staff could be a lot more friendly and smile a little however the loose seating is very uncomfortable sadly

Dinner before a visit to the theatre. Fast friendly service. Good quality, freshly made food at a good price. Good choice for vegetarians. Busy but well organised so perfect choice if you are visiting theatre Royal.

Love Portofinos. Not only is it a beautiful building, but the food is great and has a great atmosphere. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Portofinos for a meal anytime of the day.

Just the best Italian in Newcastle. I love it. Food is always outstanding and the staff are all so friendly and welcoming. You can’t beat it. It’s my favourite restaurant and I will continue to book. The booking process is so easy and simple as...

Wonderful food and service with the feeling of an Italian escape A classy dining room and lovely staff I would recommend the Sea Bass

Great food, Great atmosphere and very attentive staff. Thoroughly recommend. You won’t be disappointed. Located a short walk from Tyne Bridge

Beautiful setting. Very prompt service on a busy afternoon. The food was delicious and reasonably priced at 'happy hour'. I have been to this restaurant several times and it is one of the best if it's kind in Newcastle.

Lovely spot of lunch. Quick service. Friendly staff. Would go back. Building decoration inside is lovely. Went for happy hour. Two starters and mains, plus 4 drinks under £40z

Good restaurant for a casual night out. Restaurant nicely done out. Food & wine very nice & reasonably priced. Waiter that served us was very friendly, only thing that let this down was when we 1st entered we were greeted but instead of showing us...

A really good value restaurant...food was great and served up quickly once ordered the staff were excellent . This restaurant is definitely one to try

The restaurant is in a nice setting and feels rustic with a relaxed atmosphere. The wait staff were nice and the food was very good. Would recommend and will be visiting again.

Great experience - great food, friendly, efficient and welcoming staff. Incredible value for money and will definitely be returning.

Been a few years since we were here but still a fantastic place for a casual pizza and some fine wine. Great service and attentive staff

Delicious authentic Italian food in unique surroundings with a buzzy atmosphere and friendly waiting staff. Highly recommend.

Food was lovely, staff polite and cheery! Food came out really quickly, could have done with a slight gap between starter and main. I love the building and atmosphere even if are tightly packed in! I’ve never had a bad meal here and it’s my...

Our first time here. Good location near Monument. Full when we arrived Saturday early evening - a good sign. Beautiful room. A bit noisy but we soon got used to it and it quietened when a few people left. Food came quickly. Calzone was tasty...

When we go to Newcastle we love to go to Portofinos. It’s been very good every time. The chips are just right, the setting is lovely.

Lovely experience at Portofinos, service from staff was exceptional very welcoming and attentive. Food was delicious and so reasonable for a happy hour lunch and will definitely be visiting again soon x

Great Francesca pasta - with both normal tagliatelle for me and gluten free penne for partner plus very attentive service.

Great food - lovely surroundings and great ambiance Special menu is such good value - portion sizes are spot on for lunch A regular place to eat for us

Visited the restaurant with three other friends. Great food, great Atmosphere and our waitress - Maria - as attentive, friendly and lots of fun.

Fantastic experience, food was lovely, staff very polite and attentive. Happy hour prices an absolute steal for the quality.

Absolutely fabulous food and even better service! The specials all looked amazing we will be coming back for sure. Lovely restaurant nice authentic feel to it. Thankyou for having us 10/10!

Excellent food, great value. Lovely atmosphere in a beautiful building. Quick and friendly service, will definitely be returning.

Great to revisit. Lovely surroundings and staff all friendly and good sense of humour. Food really good too. Plenty of flavour, a real taste of Italy! Thank you.

Outstanding restaurant. Lovely staff. Great food. Wonderful setting. And not expensive at all. Well worth a visit. Will be going back.

Best Italian food I've had in years with first rate service, large portions and great value for money. Haven't raved about a food experience this good in a long time

Well, a lovely building, lovely staff and a fillet steak that puts Miller and Carter and Babuccios in the shade :) I dine here every fortnight and it’s a gem. Quietly gets on with its business :) fabulous

Good pizza and pasta but Sunday lunch not great. Service is good and the building is lovely I would go back but I’d stick with pasta.

Great service and lovely food. Staff very friendly and prompt service. Definitely go back again and recommend to family and friends.

We went at end of happy hour and it was very busy - just as well we had booked ! We were seated and order taken promptly - however waitress was rude / patronising. Pizzas were delivered without delay but were disappointingly average; side salad...

Me and my wife love this resteraunt, it's our favourite place to be in Newcastle. The food is fantastic and the staff are really friendly and hard working. Do not hesitate to go to this restaurant!!

Excellent food and very friendly staff! Will definitely be back. The restaurant was full which created a great atmosphere. Very reasonable price we had three courses cos we couldn’t resist the deserts!

Delicious food, warm welcome and great, friendly service. The pizzas are incredibly thin based and truly delicious. Prosecco was very good. Everyone who served us were polite, helpful and fun

Never fails to impress. Delicious food. Great value. Beautiful setting. The evening special had a fantastic choice. Staff were friendly and attentive and the house red is very nice.

As always excellent food, great value & service. We’ve been coming here for years & never disappoints. No frills just great food.

The ambiance wasn’t relaxing and the food was well below the standard of other Italian restaurants in town. I had arrancini starter - not at all authentic. The pasta sauce in my main course was tasteless. Toilets not exactly accessible with so many stairs Sorry...

fantastic meal had last night. Staff were super friendly and helpful and the food was fantastic. Great value for money too, with the pre 1900 specials.

Enjoyed a happy hour lunch with friend. Good value and great choice. Attentive staff and good atmosphere. Will come again

Top class food and top class service. A very professional place and the ambience is perfect. Prices are quite reasonable as well.

Great food. Great service. Definitely our go to place whenever we are in Newcastle and looking for fantastic food, excellent customer service and beautiful surroundings.

One of the best restaurants in Newcastle. Love it, friendly staff, beautiful building, delicious food, and very affordable prices

Lovely place to visit. Took my teenage son for a late lunch. We both enjoyed the food and the atmosphere was lovely too. We will visit again very soon ☺️

We keep coming back to Portofinos as we know the food is delicious, staff are friendly and good service is provided. Also it is good value for money.

Usually food here is fantastic but not yesterday my risotto was bland and my friends chicken was tough never had a complaint before but don't know if its been a different chef

Perfect as always! Despite it being a Wednesday evening the restaurant was busy with a great atmosphere. Staff are always friendly and the food is without exception great. Our 'go to' restaurant in Newcastle.

Consistently good with very attentive service and tasty food. Excellent value for money too. Just go, you won’t be disappointed.

Fantastic to see that this place hadn’t changed since I was last in. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful and the food was very tasty. I especially liked the cannelloni which was delicious! Lovely atmosphere and ambiance.

The food here is always very good and the staff are wonderful. We had a difficult time with the youngest member of the family when we visited and the waiter could not have been more helpful. He was brilliant with him. 😍

My boyfriend, mam and I went here for a meal before a show after The Glasshouse (formerly known as The Sage). The service was fantastic we were sat quickly and our orders were taken and delivered in good time. The food was delicious. All the...

Lovely lunch and atmosphere….nice hot food. Garlic bread a bit disappointing. Dry with little garlic to be tasted but everything else delicious!

Starter of Crostini was beautiful, hubby loved his soup. However, my hubby’s pizza was literally “plonked” on top with three slices of salami that were clearly not cooked on the pizza. I ordered four cheese pizza, after asking what four cheeses were on it, one...