Portovino Ristorante

Giannis

3.0

Overall Rating: 3/5
Food: 3/5 | Atmosphere: 4/5 | Service: 5/5

I visited Portovino in Laval with a group over the weekend, having heard about the restaurant over the years & finding the menu promising. Unfortunately, the experience was mixed, & I apply my rule of giving the lowest star rating for overall, which brings this to a 3/5.

Service:
The service was hands down the best part of the experience. We were welcomed with a smile & shown to our section promptly. Our waiter was super friendly, helpful, & understanding throughout the night. When we mentioned not liking the mocktail sangria (which had an unpleasant aftertaste), he graciously removed it from the bill without hesitation. The staff truly elevated the evening.

Atmosphere:
The atmosphere was nice but nothing extraordinary. The space is modern with low lighting & higher ceilings, creating a comfortable setting. It was buzzing with people enjoying a night out, which added energy to the room.

Food:
This is where Portovino fell short. We ordered calamari, which was perfectly cooked & a highlight. The eggplant parm, however, was undercooked. The eggplant was hard to cut & had an overly crunchy texture that suggested it needed more time in the oven. Unfortunately, no one checked on us during this course, likely because the staff was busy with large groups.

The pizza was the biggest disappointment. While large in size & nicely presented, the flavor did not meet expectations. The sausage in particular felt undercooked, lacking any char that would indicate the high heat oven cooking you expect from a pizza. For the price point, the quality was simply not there.

Drinks were fine overall, but the mocktail sangria had a distinct bad aftertaste. As people who regularly enjoy non-alcoholic beverages, this was one of the rare instances where we could not finish a drink.

Verdict:
Portovino has a wonderful team & a pleasant atmosphere, but the food execution & pricing need attention. For the cost, I expected more from the dishes. I hope they address these kitchen inconsistencies, as the service alone deserves recognition.

Mombibi

4.0

Excellent service par tout le monde! Cuisine avec saveurs, mais un peu trop salée pour certains (les pizzas). Pour Le stationnement, il y en beaucoup, mais les soirs où la place Bell est occupée, il faut prévoir arriver plus tôt si vous réservez. Deux étages, donc prévoir si vous êtes handicapés de prendre le rdc.

Serge

5.0

très bonne pizza, service rapide malgré l'affluance, pas trop bruyant.

Michael

5.0

Very high quality food, pizza stands up to ones I've had in Italy. Service was perfect, value was good for portion size & quality.

Abi

5.0

We were a BIG group (over 30). One the rare occasion I experienced great service as part of a group. Thanks to our server, Sargio! . Both meals were good. I took the spaghetti con salsiccia. My husband got the Peperonita, pancetta E funghi Pizza. I tested the penne con pollo & the Ravioli con carne. Of all 4 the penne con polo was the best. Our desserts were good as well. Nothing negative to say! Thanks again.

Andre

4.0

Nous avons été pour le brunch du dimanche midi
J ai été à un brunch chez vous 3 années passée & j avais adoré car belle prestation & un sélection de choix qui m avais impressionné
Aujourd'hui on était un groupe de 18 personnes que j avais invitée à une brunch gastronomique comme vous lannoyet que j avais vécus déjà la dernière fois
Ont à bien mangé oui mais pour ce que le mots gastronomique je suis pas certain car les
Choix son beau mais assez limité & vous avez une réputation d'été reconnue pour vos plats de
Pâte & pizzas & bien d autre plat délicieux
Vous savez on a reçu un très bon services & l endroit est super mais pour l instant & la plupart des gens qui ont venue avec nous cela notre dernier fois
Merci

Christina

3.0

The prices on the menu on the website have not been updated wt new prices, which are extremely expensive now! A margarita pizza goes for $30, other types are more expensive. A plate of basic pasta 45$, calamari $26 plus tax & tip!! Food was ok, svc was slow (we went on a Thursday). I would not recommend it.

Enriko

5.0

Excellent service de Victor. Prix très compétitif surtout pour un apportez votre vin ce qui diminue la facture totale. Autant les pâtes que pizzas, très bon

Pierre

3.0

Très bruyant un vendredi soir , dérangeant.
La pizza même avec de bons ingrédients n'est pas réussi car la pâte est quelques part entre le pain & le gâteau. Un changement de pâte sera nécessaire, donc rapport qualité prix vraiment pas acceptable.

Michelle

4.0

Honnêtement, ont allait aux hockey & pas appréciés se restaurant mais…… ce qu'ont a pris étais succulent & MON restau italien a pris le bord & je vais me précipiter pour aller juste relaxer & manger!!!!! Ont Etait assis en haut ♥️ calmars frits en entrée wow moi qui est hyper difficile (car j'ai mon restau pour La perfection ) mais honnêtement wow. Risottos fruits de mer♥️♥️♥️ & pizza miammm!!!! Des suggestions pour ma prochaine visites?