Portofino - San Francisc

The food was DELICIOUS.....no picture, forgot, as it looked too fabulous to wait. I ordered the daily special Shrimp Gnocchi. The added twist was the addition of squid ink gnocchi mixed with traditional ones along with asparagus bathed in a creamy buttery sauce. The serving portions are generous reasonably priced.The table next to me ordered Cioppino. The couple gave it rave reviews too.....HUGE bowl fill with fresh seafood.The menu is mainly seafood. The seafood is fresh. There are a few non-seafood vegetarian items. If you are not a seafood eater, you are missing out.The restaurant is small and tables are very close together, which not a negative criticism. In fact, it adds a homeiness to the dining atmosphere. The owner his wife are very hospitable, welcoming and friendly. He is very entertaining and has many stories to share.

SO GOOD. We ordered fresh halibut cooked with some garlic, lemon, and capers. It came so delicious with potatoes, polenta and vegetables that we were literally sopped up the plate juice with the yummy bread. Can’t wait to return. Excellent service. The Chef is amazing!

Unbelievably good Italian seafood! The owner was a riot with his stories and descriptions of the food. Really generous wine pours and we all enjoyed the food greatly. Also a great value, four dinners and drinks for $150. If I lived in downtown SF, I'd be there at least once a week. Highly recommended!

The food here is fantastic, some of the best Italian I’ve had. Especially the Rockefeller oysters, are out of this world good! The portion sizes are great! And the pasta is handmade and fresh, you can tell. The chef is a real sweetheart, chatting amiably with all guests and is happy to give take reccos. Highly reccomend for a nice dinner!

Wonderful vibe at a family owned seafood shop. Reasonable prices in large portions.