Portofino Pizzeria Meadowbank

We have takeaway from here on almost a weekly basis. Both Pizza and Pasta are always piping hot and delicious and portion sizes are large. Glad it's just round the corner!

We've been regulars at Portofino for years so I'm not sure why I haven't reviewed them yet...<br/ <br/ The refurbishment undertaken a year or two ago has been a huge improvement to the ambience of this restaurant.  It has created a more spacious and relaxed atmosphere for enjoying a good Italian meal.<br/ <br/ The staff are always friendly and accommodating, and the chef has been known to whip up something not on the menu if requested.<br/ <br/ Beware of the corkage charges at $5 per person!  This is quite extreme given most bottles are screw cap now and require very little effort to open, but to be fair, this branch in Meadowbank is (I believe) the only Portofino in the chain to allow BYOW.<br/ <br/ The Rigatoni Portafino, Cannelloni Ricotto e Spinaci, and Chicken Salad are all favourites, and recently I tried a Fettuccine dish which was simply awesome (I can't see the dish on the online menu so it might be a new item, it was either vegetarian or chicken, and I believe included chilli, capers and a pomodoro sauce).<br/ <br/ Excellent Italian dining in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

My favourite restaurant in Auckland hands down. Service is always amazing, the food even more so, have been coming here at least fortnightly for years now and can’t fault it at all, have had amazing dine in and takeaway meals from here.

A reliable neighbourhood local. In terms of the atmosphere, it can be hit and miss as when it’s busy it can be cramped and noisy, but if you are seated outside on a warm evening, or at a big table near the front it can be most pleasant. The food isn’t mind blowing but if you feel like some Italian comfort food it always hits the spot. My favourite dishes are the cannelloni and the spaghetti marinara. The marinara would benefit from some chunks of fish and a few less mussels, but all in all I’d say hit it up if you’re a Meadowbanker or in the area.

4.5/5 Taste<br/ 4/5 Display <br/ 3.5/5 Quantity <br/ 4.5/5 Customer Service <br/ <br/ Amazing Italian Restaurant in Remuera Rd<br/ <br/ Visited this place with ex and mum few months ago, their food was great, rich and well portioned. Busy eating them couldnt really take clear photo but one of them seems alright. Their rissoto was my personal favourite.<br/