Pizzeria Portofino

4.8

1740 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

23:30

Booked 130 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Lively

Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched casual restaurant located directly on the Chicago riverfront offering hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive patio and breezy decor that will instantly transport you to the Italian Riviera.

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-4701
Phone number
(312) 900-9018
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Experiences

Enclosed & Heated Patio Table
US$2.50 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Join us rain or shine, with our new all-weather riverfront patio. Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched casual restaurant located directly on the Chicago riverfront offering hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive patio and breezy décor that will instantly transport you to the Italian Riviera. -We have a 15 minute grace period for all reservations. -$2.50 per person fee for Riverview Patio Tables. This Fee is non refundable and not applied to final bill.
ST. PADDYS DAY X PIZZERIA PORTOFINO
US$195.00 - US$2,000.00 per person
Prepaid
15 Mar 2025 only
08:00
Offsite at 317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-4701
Get the luckiest seats in the city to watch the river turn green, at Pizzeria Portofino brought to you by Tullamore DEW! Join us for cocktails, delicious appetizers, an array of pizzas, and tunes from a live DJ. Opt for an elevated experience with Riverfront Tables or Booths, complete with the full Portofino menu, bottle service, and your own server. This event is 21+ and requires an I.D. for entry.
ST. PADDYS DAY X PIZZERIA PORTOFINO
US$10.00 per person
Prepaid
16 Mar 2025 only
Get the luckiest seats in the city to see the green river, at Pizzeria Portofino

Private dining

Popular dishes

Mozzarella en CarrozzaUS$8.00
Diavola Sauce, Aged Parmesan
Baked Goat Cheese & ArrabiataUS$16.00
Rosemary, Focaccia
Prime Beef MeatballsUS$14.00
Parmigiana, Basil, Pomodoro
Calamari FrittiUS$21.00
Tomato Diavolo, Lemon
Prosciutto San DanieleUS$22.00
Focaccia, Whipped Ricotta, Local Honey
Tuna TartareUS$19.00
Basil Pesto Aioli
Crispy Parmesan FriesUS$14.00
Garlic Aioli
Portuguese OctopusUS$17.00
Calabrian Oregano, Crispy Potatoes, Portofino Vinaigrette
Roasted Garlic BreadUS$12.00
Parmesan Garlic Butter, Rosemary
Whipped Ricotta & Black Mission Fig BruschettaUS$17.00
Candied Pecans, Aged Balsamic
Imported Burrata & Bosc PearsUS$17.00
Agrodolce, Honey, Balsamic

Salads

ArugulaUS$14.00
Shaved Fennel, Aged Parmesan
MediterraneanUS$17.00
Tomato, Cucumber, Feta, Black Olive, Red Onion
Romaine CaesarUS$14.00
Amalfi Lemon Vinaigrette
Roasted Beets & Winter CitrusUS$17.00
Ricotta Salata, Arugula, Honey

Pizza

Gluten-Free Cauliflower Crust Available Upon Request and $5.00 Upcharge

MargheritaUS$19.00
Tomato, Fior di Latte, Geneovese Basil
FrescaUS$26.00
Mozzarella, Parmesan, Arugula, Sicilian Lemon, Prosciutto
Classic CheeseUS$18.00
Mozzarella, Parmesan, Crushed Campania Tomato
Charred PepperoniUS$23.00
Ezzo Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Mama Lil's Peppers, Portofino Hot Honey
Black Truffle & Three CheeseUS$33.00
Housemade Ricotta, Black Truffle Crema
Italian Sausage & FennelUS$20.00
Caramelized Onion, Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan
Meatball & RicottaUS$22.00
Fior Di Latte, Parmesan, Spicy Giardiniera
Due FunghiUS$20.00
Roasted Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Porcini Crema
Braised Lamb & FetaUS$32.00
Mint Gremolata, Garlic Confit, Parmesan
Brussels SproutsUS$19.00
Smoked Mozzarella, Controne Chili, Pecorino

Pasta

Spaghetti MarinaraUS$19.00
Crushed Tomato, Basil
Pesto GenoveseUS$17.00
Ligurian trofie Pasta, Parmesan
Rigatoni VodkaUS$21.00
Whipped Burrata, Calabrian Chili, Basil
Cacio e PepeUS$19.00
Toasted Peppercorns, Pecorino Romano
Spaghetti LimoneUS$17.00
Amalfi Lemon Oil, Basil, Parmesan
Tortellini en BrodoUS$19.00
Roasted Chicken, Ricotta, Parmesan

Portofino Classics

Grilled Faroe Islands SalmonUS$32.00
Tuscan Kale, Cannellini Beans, Pancetta
Mediterranean BranzinoUS$38.00
Castelvetrano Olive Salmoriglio, Frisee, Charred Lemon
Bar Harbor MusselsUS$30.00
Roasted Tomato, Calabrian Chili, Basil, Focaccia
Chicken PiccataUS$27.00
Brown Butter, Capers, Roasted Yukon Potatoes

What 1,740 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Most Booked
Chicago
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pizzeria Portofino offers a "beautiful riverside view" paired with "amazing food and service." Guests enjoy its "lively atmosphere" and "outstanding pizza." The restaurant is a "perfect spot for summer dining" and "ideal for celebrations." While some found it noisy, the overall experience is "highly recommended."

1,740 Reviews

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Karina VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great waitress! Food was excellent. Fun atmosphere and great pizza.
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debbie VIP
Chicago172 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience! Food was good and service was excellent on a day of huge celebrations in Chicago! ☘️
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Joseph
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time at the dying of the river! Well done to you Pizzeria Portofino! Can’t wait to go again next year!
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Sydney VIP
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Melissa was the best waitress! So kind and thoughtful. We mentioned in a side conversation that we wanted to try the hot honey pizza but were not going to order it, and she brought us a side of hot honey to add to the pizza we ordered. She also brought us a free dessert and made amazing recommendations. Great experience!
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Payton
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a vibe, the best pizza ever, amazing drinks, the servers were great, and it’s right on the river
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Frank VIP
Chicago3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great waiter, but a little noisy for a relaxed dinner.
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Maria VIP
Chicago6 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We got our salad. Had to ask for serving utensils for the salad since sharing. Pretty much had just started eating the salad when a food runner came and dropped off the pizza. So basically all food came at once. Then we had to ask for clean plates for the pizza. It was very rushed
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Prima VIP
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've had dinner and lunch here with family and friends multiple times and every time the service, quality of the food and ingredients, and ambience are consistently excellent. The staff is always pleasant and my group and I are always able to be seated right away. Beautiful setting anytime of the year, and it helps that it's sooo close to our office in River North.
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Deborah VIP
Chicago58 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The good and service were outstanding and I understand why you are always so darn overbooked! The Overall 4 rating is for having to pay $5 to reserve sitting on the patio. I can understand the premium in the summertime but not on the coldest day in March.
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Ellen
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Accommodations were exceptional, food was excellent and our server went above and beyond!
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FAQs

Pizzeria Portofino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 900-9018.

Pizzeria Portofino is rated 4.8 stars by 1740 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

23:30

Booked 130 times today

Experiences are available.

317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-4701

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(312) 900-9018
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Pizzeria Portofino

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Enclosed & Heated Patio Table

ST. PADDYS DAY X PIZZERIA PORTOFINO

ST. PADDYS DAY X PIZZERIA PORTOFINO

Custom inquiry

Margherita

Charred Pepperoni

Rueben Pizza

Specials

Rueben PizzaUS$23.00

Antipasti

Mozzarella en CarrozzaUS$8.00

Baked Goat Cheese & ArrabiataUS$16.00

Prime Beef MeatballsUS$14.00

Calamari FrittiUS$21.00

Prosciutto San DanieleUS$22.00

Tuna TartareUS$19.00

Crispy Parmesan FriesUS$14.00

Portuguese OctopusUS$17.00

Roasted Garlic BreadUS$12.00

Whipped Ricotta & Black Mission Fig BruschettaUS$17.00

Imported Burrata & Bosc PearsUS$17.00

Salads

ArugulaUS$14.00

MediterraneanUS$17.00

Romaine CaesarUS$14.00

Roasted Beets & Winter CitrusUS$17.00

Pizza

MargheritaUS$19.00

FrescaUS$26.00

Classic CheeseUS$18.00

Charred PepperoniUS$23.00

Black Truffle & Three CheeseUS$33.00

Italian Sausage & FennelUS$20.00

Meatball & RicottaUS$22.00

Due FunghiUS$20.00

Braised Lamb & FetaUS$32.00

Brussels SproutsUS$19.00

Pasta

Spaghetti MarinaraUS$19.00

Pesto GenoveseUS$17.00

Rigatoni VodkaUS$21.00

Cacio e PepeUS$19.00

Spaghetti LimoneUS$17.00

Tortellini en BrodoUS$19.00

Portofino Classics

Grilled Faroe Islands SalmonUS$32.00

Mediterranean BranzinoUS$38.00

Bar Harbor MusselsUS$30.00

Chicken PiccataUS$27.00

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