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Address: 33 Customhouse Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Phone: +64 4 499 5060
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Reservations: wellingtonportofino.co.nz
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Reviews
Mark Hollinsworth
Our main course was okay, but pudding (profiteroles) was absolutely amazing. Staff we welcoming and friendly.
… moreXiang Si
A Beautiful Place to Be Forgotten
Portofino Wellington is a place where ambiance speaks louder than service—and unfortunately, the silence from the staff is deafening.
We arrived with hopes of a leisurely dinner, beginning with drinks and entrées, intending to explore the menu further as the evening unfolded. But before we could even finish contemplating the mains, the menus were whisked away, as if our curiosity had overstayed its welcome. One could almost admire the efficiency—if only it came with a touch of courtesy.
My water glass, meanwhile, sat empty like an abandoned well in a forgotten garden. Servers passed by like drifting clouds, delivering plates but not presence. It wasn’t until I asked, somewhat reluctantly, that my glass was finally acknowledged and filled. The act felt less like hospitality and more like charity.
As for the food—it tried, I think. It wore the appearance of sophistication, but little of the soul. Not bad, not brilliant, just… present.
In the end, Portofino gave me not a meal, but a metaphor: a restaurant where the lights are warm, the space inviting, but the experience? Hollow, like a beautifully wrapped box with very little inside.
… morePortofino Wellington is a place where ambiance speaks louder than service—and unfortunately, the silence from the staff is deafening.
We arrived with hopes of a leisurely dinner, beginning with drinks and entrées, intending to explore the menu further as the evening unfolded. But before we could even finish contemplating the mains, the menus were whisked away, as if our curiosity had overstayed its welcome. One could almost admire the efficiency—if only it came with a touch of courtesy.
My water glass, meanwhile, sat empty like an abandoned well in a forgotten garden. Servers passed by like drifting clouds, delivering plates but not presence. It wasn’t until I asked, somewhat reluctantly, that my glass was finally acknowledged and filled. The act felt less like hospitality and more like charity.
As for the food—it tried, I think. It wore the appearance of sophistication, but little of the soul. Not bad, not brilliant, just… present.
In the end, Portofino gave me not a meal, but a metaphor: a restaurant where the lights are warm, the space inviting, but the experience? Hollow, like a beautifully wrapped box with very little inside.
Vera Goesmann
Food was good and staff were overall friendly. However, one of our meals never came (they just forgot it) but more importantly once we paid we ended up paying like $10-20 more than what it said on the menu (including an increase to $7 extra for gluten free pizza base which is crazy). They said because there are new owners and new menu wasn’t out they didn’t have time to change the menu and still forced us to pay the extra amount to what it said on the menu. Slightly false advertising so we hope this won’t happen to anyone else.
… moreVern Davies
Attempted to book online but told booked out fully . Rang and also told booked out fully . Walked in and got a table no problems. Service excellent. I always book the same meal and never deviate . Scallopini Marsala .. tonight the sauce was not a Marsala sauce .. I know 100 % it wasn’t . It was a floury white sauce with no Marsala taste. Sorry guys. Mentioned to waitress and asked to pass on . Will give another go but feedback is needed.
… moreDM Monté
Place and atmosphere were superb. Food was ok, not the best that we’ve had. Staff were friendly, which made the overall experience pleasant.
… moreLo Jannis
The restaurant was beautiful, next by the water. We went for a dinner with my team and ordered a main and a dessert. I got a spaghetti Marinara as my main, sadly the spaghetti was a bit overcooked not al dente. The last didn’t seem to be homemade. The seafood was kind of just those frozen ones, wasn’t rubbery but wasn’t nicely seasoned.
… moreAnshu Dahiya
Great place to go there! food was so delicious, and everything was well prepared. Highly recommend to go and taste the food The owener is so wonderful and generous. Thank you for do the wonderful service!
… moreDarion Mannie
Overall, extremely impressed! Friendly and efficient service (on a very busy Mother’s Day), the wait was not too long for the food, and they accommodated us even though we were walk-in’s. Food was really tasty as well – pizza was delicious, and the fettuccine con pollo – I would go back for. The marinara was good, but had more mussels than any other seafood. This overpowered the dish, hence the loss of one star. Beautiful views and an ambience that works with young and old.
… moreKaren
The food was OK, however when the waitress cleared our plates she spilt Balsamic and Olive oil all over my skirt. She said a cursory sorry, however when we got up to leave the extent of the spillage was evident. The person I was with went to the counter to pay and mentioned it, when asked how everything was. The same person that served us was taking payment and couldn’t have been less interested that she’d spilt the remnants of a plate all over me. She also had a great deal of trouble taking the payment and had to seek assistance several times. I won’t be going back.
… morePhillip Yee
Nicely presented Italian food especially their Pizzas, Veal with tasty mushroom sauce, and eye fillet steaks!! Medium-small sized portions only!! Their tiramisu desserts are beautiful
Our waitress was amazingly attentive. The food came out fast. But the Manager with his worried face was at times rather off putting!!
… moreOur waitress was amazingly attentive. The food came out fast. But the Manager with his worried face was at times rather off putting!!