Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Name: Portico Restaurant - Richmond
Address: 12506 River Road, Richmond, VA, United States, 23238
Telephone: (804) 784-4800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3389 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 32 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Good for special occasions

Italian inspired cuisine in a charming and beautiful country setting with outdoor dining all summer and a covered heated tent in the winter. Our stone terrace with large fireplace nestled between aromatic herb and flower gardens makes for a beautiful setting year around.

Upon booking, please select either an indoor or outdoor table. "Standard" refers to an indoor table. If an outdoor table is not listed, the patio may be booked at that time. Please call us directly if your preference is not listed.

Our tent is down for the summer! Tables on the patio are covered by umbrellas for protection from sun and in the case of rain. In the case of inclement weather, we will do our best to accommodate outdoor bookings indoors based on availability.

Take out from 4:30pm to 8:00pm daily and can be ordered by calling us at (804) 741-4800.

We are unable to accomadate parties of more than 6. We are unable to separate parties into multiple tables.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 16:30–21:00
Phone number
(804) 784-4800
Website
http://porticorichmond.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Paolo Randazzo
Private party facilities
Portico does not host private events.

Location
12506 River Road, Richmond, VA 23238
Area
Richmond
Cross Street
River Road and Blair Road
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Garlic BaguetteUS$8.95
Garlic, Olive Oil, Garden Herbs, Tomato, Basil
Caeser SaladUS$8.95
Romaine, Tomato, Artichokes, Shaved Parmigiano, Croutons
WedgeUS$8.95
Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Gorgonzola Dressing, Crisp Apple Wood Smoked Bacon
PortobelloUS$11.95
Warm Portobello and Fresh Mozzarella Wrapped in Prosciutto
CapreseUS$12.95
Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmigiano
Fried ArtichokesUS$13.95
Filled with Goat Cheese, Black Olives and Basil Sauce
Fried CalamariUS$14.50
Marinara, Lemon Cornichon Aioli
Portico MeatballsUS$13.95
Marinara, Basil, Parmigiano, Ricotta
Grilled Artichokes & CrabUS$14.95
Tomato, Lemon, Caper, Crostini
Soup of the Day
Seasonal
- CupUS$4.95
- BowlUS$6.95

Entrée Salads

VegetarianUS$14.95
Mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Artichokes, Beets, Fresh Mozzarella, Pickled Vegetables, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Burger, Sandwiches, Pizzas

Burger and Fries*US$15.95
Half-Pound; Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, French Fries
Pizza MargheritaUS$15.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil, Oregano
Pizza PorticoUS$17.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Garden Vegetables, Gorgonzola, Roasted Garlic, Garden Herbs
Pizza di CasaUS$17.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Artichokes, Red Peppers, Parmigiano
Pizza RusticaUS$19.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Mushrooms
Pizza PiccanteUS$19.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Bacon, Spicy Grilled Pepperoncini

Pasta

Add a Garden Dinner Salad to any Pasta $5.50 or Caesar Dinner Salad $7.50

Penne a la VodkaUS$16.95
Pepperoncini infused Vodka Marinara, Cream
Penne al PestoUS$16.95
Creamy Basil Pesto, Parmigiano
Baked SpaghettiUS$17.95
Meat Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella
Penne BologneseUS$17.95
Traditional Braised Tomato Meat Sauce
LasagnaUS$20.95
Meat Sauce, Ricotta, Mozzarella
Gnocchi alla NormaUS$19.95
Potato Gnocchi, Eggplant, Capers, Shaved Parmigiano
Ravioli di CasaUS$19.95
Filled with Cheeses, Tomato Sauce and Basil

Seafood

Add a Garden Dinner Salad to any Pasta $5.50 or a Caesar Salad $7.50

Seafood CrepesUS$25.95
Filled with Shrimp, Crab, Scallops, Seafood Cream, Marinara
Salmon Roulade*US$27.95
Seared, Brown Butter Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes, Lemon and Capers
Grilled ShrimpUS$27.95
Franco's Lobster Caper Cream Sauce, Crispy Prosciutto
Shrimp ScampiUS$28.95
Shrimp, white wine, garlic, fresh tomato, over spaghetti

Entrées

Add a Garden Dinner Salad to any Pasta $5.50 or a Caesar Dinner Salad $7.50. All Entrees Served with a Seasonal Vegetable and Starch

Eggplant PuttanescaUS$20.95
Tender Eggplant, Capers, Olives, Marinara, Melted Mozzarella
Rosemary ChickenUS$23.95
Sautéed Chicken Breast, Pancetta, Mushrooms, Roasted Shallot Pan Sauce
Lamb RisottoUS$25.95
Braised Leg of Lamb served over a Spinach Parmigiano Risotto
Veal PicataUS$27.95
Sautéed Scaloppini, Capers Shallots, White Wine Lemon Sauce
Petite New York*US$29.95
12oz New York Strip Steak, Shallot Garlic Butter, French Fries

What 3,389 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Virginia
Great for outdoor dining
Richmond
Best Ambience
Richmond
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Portico Restaurant in Richmond offers a charming dining experience with "excellent food, service, and ambiance." Guests love the "outstanding" patio setting amidst beautiful gardens. The menu features creative, delicious dishes and generous portions. While brunch may need improvement, dinner is a highlight. Reservations are recommended for this "fabulous" local gem.

3,389 Reviews

J
JoAnn
VIP
Richmond
137 reviews
4.0
137 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We have mixed feelings about Portico. On the positive side, it is a gorgeous setting, especially the outside patio. Even the inside area is cozy and welcoming. We ate here several times during the pandemic, and it felt so great to be outside in this beautiful environment. BUT we haven't been back in quite some time because we had some reservations about returning, and, sadly, they still exist after last night's visit. Our number one issue is their longtime refusal to charge corkage so that we can enjoy our own wine, which is more suited to us than the wine on their very expensive wine list. We don't know of any other upscale restaurant in Richmond that does not allow corkage, which is very important to us. So we reluctantly paid $60 for a $20 Italian Russo when we have such great wine at home. We would have been happy to pay the $10 - 35 corkage charge that we pay at other restaurants, but they were firm. That alone makes us reluctant to return. BUT onto the service and food! The service was great - Billy very attentive. My husband's wedge salad was great. My caprese salad didn't need that huge amount of lettuce that was added when the caprese part was all that was needed, but I love Caprese, so it was great. My husband absolutely LOVED his lamb risotto dish! For fun, I ordered the baked spaghetti with sausage, which was great, but again, a HUGE serving that will be lunch for the next few days. We ran into trouble when we ordered cappuccinos. My husband was just OK with his, but mine was so incredibly runny with no real taste. I've never had anything like it before and really didn't like it. The server, to his credit, offered a new one, but that seemed a waste of time when my husband's was also weak and runny. It was a disappointment when we got the bill and were still charged for 2 cappuccinos instead of one. Any sort of gesture towards recognizing my dissatisfaction would have been appreciated, but nothing was offered. Not sure if we'll be back.
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Kenneth
VIP
Richmond
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire experience was great. Drinks, meal, dessert were superb. We sat outside under the tent and it was beautiful and warm with the heaters and fireplace. Everyone was very helpful and nice. Will definitely be making this place a regular spot!
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Mary
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wine that I wanted was unavailable by the bottle, but one of the wine experts recommended a beautiful bottle of wine. Our table ordered two of them. Delicious! Our food was off the chart fabulous. Enjoyed every minute of the experience well taken care of! Highly recommended!
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M
Marilyn
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Portico never fails to deliver! Delicious food, good service, decent wine and a very good bar selection.
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Lori
Baltimore
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outdoor seating is very noisy and hard to hear your guests. Food and service was outstanding.
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Emily
VIP
Charleston
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Been here multiple times! This time they were out of few things, bummer! They brought the check out before even checking with us if we wanted dessert, felt rushed. We had 6:45 reservation for 4 people.
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T
Taylor
Richmond
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elias was an outstanding server! The food was delicious as always and the vibe is great. One of my favorite restaurants!!
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Barbara
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Portico and we loved every second. The food was amazing and very memorable. The price was fair for upscale dining and the experience made it worth every penny. The staff were great. Dessert was the best part! We will definitely be back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The ambience is lovely, the food underwhelming. Penne vodka, pasta was gummy, sauce lacked flavor.
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Will
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great food and the outdoor seating is amazing!
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FAQs

Portico Restaurant - Richmond offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 784-4800.

Portico Restaurant - Richmond is rated 4.7 stars by 3389 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

12506 River Road, Richmond, VA 23238

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
River Road and Blair Road
Area
Richmond
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 16:30–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Paolo Randazzo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://porticorichmond.com/
Phone number
(804) 784-4800
Private party facilities
Portico does not host private events.

Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Seafood Crepe

Seafood Cannelloni

Fried Artichokes

Appetizers

Garlic BaguetteUS$8.95

Caeser SaladUS$8.95

WedgeUS$8.95

PortobelloUS$11.95

CapreseUS$12.95

Fried ArtichokesUS$13.95

Fried CalamariUS$14.50

Portico MeatballsUS$13.95

Grilled Artichokes & CrabUS$14.95

Soup of the Day

Entrée Salads

VegetarianUS$14.95

Burger, Sandwiches, Pizzas

Burger and Fries*US$15.95

Pizza MargheritaUS$15.95

Pizza PorticoUS$17.95

Pizza di CasaUS$17.95

Pizza RusticaUS$19.95

Pizza PiccanteUS$19.95

Pasta

Penne a la VodkaUS$16.95

Penne al PestoUS$16.95

Baked SpaghettiUS$17.95

Penne BologneseUS$17.95

LasagnaUS$20.95

Gnocchi alla NormaUS$19.95

Ravioli di CasaUS$19.95

Seafood

Seafood CrepesUS$25.95

Salmon Roulade*US$27.95

Grilled ShrimpUS$27.95

Shrimp ScampiUS$28.95

Entrées

Eggplant PuttanescaUS$20.95

Rosemary ChickenUS$23.95

Lamb RisottoUS$25.95

Veal PicataUS$27.95

Petite New York*US$29.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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