Portico Restaurant - Richmond

4.8

3424 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 45 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

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

Featured in

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 3,424 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Portico Restaurant in Richmond offers "amazing food" and "beautiful ambiance," making it a popular choice for both locals and visitors. The outdoor patio is a favorite, "especially the outdoor patio with heaters and a fireplace," ensuring comfort in all seasons. Guests love the "attentive and knowledgeable staff" and "great service." While some mention noise levels and lukewarm dishes, the overall experience is celebrated for its "romantic" setting and consistently "delicious food." Portico promises a memorable dining experience with its "charming outdoor seating" and "fantastic atmosphere."

3,424 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, Service was great... No compliants.
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Lisa
VIP
Richmond
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good but my quiche was lukewarm at best. It’s always interesting that the staff rarely smiles. They ought to smile more as they move through the restaurant as they appear to not like their jobs!
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Issa
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was great. Definitely an upscale but not pretentious fun place with good foods and drinks. We chose to sit in the heated patio section on a very cold day. It was nice and warm enough but the noise level was pretty high as the tent had to be closed. Still we had a great time.
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Leah
VIP
Richmond
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
There were five (5) of us and we all loved our meals! Even though it was a chilly night, it was warm on the patio with the fireplace and heaters. We all agreed our server was not what we expected; just not as friendly as everyone else that came to our table. The gentleman that explained the desserts was super helpful and friendly! We are all looking forward to coming back!
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Karen
Richmond
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Portico! It’s a little bit of a drive, so we don’t get there as much as we would like, but it never disappoints.
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Chad
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
First visit. Everything was fantastic. Only issue was that our drinks ran dry halfway through dinner. Waiter was slow to notice and took a bit longer to get the next round. Everyone was finished eating at that point. Would have made the evening perfect had that not been missed.
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Keith
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dinner with high quality food. A little loud in the main dining room, but it didn’t impact our experience.
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Melissa
Richmond
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Even during a rain storm we were warm and cozy in the outside tent ! We had a great dinner and the espresso martini was to die for !!
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Jerry
VIP
Richmond
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The food was absolutely wonderful…the rockfish was perfect. We were in the covered patio area and it was completely wet floor…seems the owners could keep the water out of there. Also, the over heat was miserably hot because it is directly pointed at the tables in the middle. I would recommend not being seat out there during cold or rain.
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Farrell
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish we got was outstanding! Alcohol choices were great. It’s nice they can have the outdoor seating out in the igloo (there may have even been too many heaters out there lol). Overall an incredible Valentines meal!
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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 4.8 stars by 3424 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 45 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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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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Review summary

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Does Portico Restaurant - Richmond offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Portico Restaurant - Richmond restaurant rated?

Is Portico Restaurant - Richmond currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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