Cafe Portofino

What a fantastic place to come hang out, great environment, even better service, and absolutely delicious drinks!! Was disappointed that they ran out of pizza dough on the night that it was half off, but the drinks made up for it! Staff was friendly and hung out some too, a great place for anyone to come hang out. The moscow muel was a phenomenal drink also, would recommend that.

Absolutely delicious!!!! The Rasta Pasta is a must and the shrimp crostini special was amazing. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was good as well. Definitely will be back!

Great casual Italian restaurant in the heart of Boone. They do an excellent job combing a country mountain town feel with an Italian restaurant. The atmosphere is amazing and the separate area for the bar keeps it quieter in the dining area so it isn't impossible to hear when busy. The service is very attentive and quick, and the garlic knots are my favorite appetizer!

Great food with very diverse choices, really great setup with unique atmospheres, and wonderful service. My server, Claire, was very atentive, engaging, and just awesome. Had a great time!

Food was good. Great menu with lots of options but consistent in style, flavor etc - not a random assortment. They took my reservation for 14 people just two days ahead of time, really appreciate that! We really only had 1 server for all of us but she did a fantastic job keeping up. Everything was great, definitely recommend.

The waitress Kathryn was very sweet and helped us pick out our meals. We came into town for a concert and we had no idea what to do during our stay here and she gave us many recommendations as to where to go and activities in the area. The food was also alright but she made the experience 100x better. I recommend having her as a waitress! ❤

The food was great and the staff was very friendly!

Came across this place in search of good food and welcoming of families as we were travelling as a party of 7 that included a 5 and 7 year old. This place was excellent. Service was great, food was fantastic, and very accommodating to our party and the kids. Great service all around and loved the personal touch offered by our waiter. Food prices were affordable and draft beer selection was great. Would recommend if visiting the area!

Great service and great prices. The portions are huge so you have left overs for lunch the next day which is great! I had the Cuban sandwich and it was fabulous. The only one in town on real Cuban bread. My girlfriend had the Chicken and Waffles and she said it was the best she has ever had. Our server was great! We had a friend that was gluten free and she took care of all her needs. This place is one of the best in Boone. Great for friends or family.

I always love a good visit to this place! Their gluten free spaghetti is so freaking good! It's always nice to find a place that has good gluten free options. The drinks also never disappoint, the mules are always a good choice! A nice atmosphere, really good food, really awesome service, and wonderful drinks. It's a perfect place to go with family for a family dinner or on a cute date night!

It looks like a bar. And it has a good one. In addition it has amazing food! You can go have a great bar experience or a great restaurant experience. Same place. We had sit down dinner with wine. Great choices for both. Had a nice bottle of Chianti and delicious Spiced Sirloin. Long time Boone place for many good reasons. Go get some!

One of the best meals I’ve had in Boone. I have lived in Blowing Rock for years but have never made it to Cafe Portofino . I have always thought it was a college bar. My friends and I decided to try the restaurant for the first time as our holiday gathering and yes it is a restaurant and a wonderful one! Service was great from the moment we walked in. The food was delicious. Everyone loved everything. The Angel hair caprese was fabulous. The soup was delicious and the portions were great. This is definitely not just a college bar. There is a bar attached but the restaurant is separate and very family friendly. Great Christmas decorations and very cozy! We all highly recommend it and will be back!

Awesome food and great service. This place is always good. We have never had a bad experience at Cafe Portofino. Great place for families and friends to enjoy great food. The menu is very affordable and the food portions are huge. We always have left overs to take home. One of my favorites is the Chicken Marsala and the Spinach Artichoke Dip. Great wine menu and cocktails. Bartenders and servers always provide great service.

Absolutely love the atmosphere here. Great porch, great pool room, and even a nice sit down dinner area. Always good drink specials and the best Italian and bar food in town. Music on the porch several times a week makes it even better.

I went here today for the first with my mom & it was wonderful! I'm usually one of those people that doesn't bother with leaving a review but we really enjoyed every bit of this place. All the employees that we encountered during our visit were polite & helpful, which is rare in most places && greatly appreciated when its your first time somewhere. Our server really made the visit especially great. She was attentive & patient (I never know what I want) & we will be back to see her! We both got appetizers, drinks & entrees & all of it was delicious. I really liked the italian wontons (:

As usual the food is alway great the crowd is great the staff is always wonder

Abby was so attentive, helpful, and delightful. Everything on the menu looked SO good, but we eventually settled on the Italian wontons, garlic burger wrap, and fried green tomato burger. The eggplant fries are not to be turned down! So tasty and I wish we lived here; we'd be here all the time!

This has been my favorite place to eat in Boone for quite a few years now. Prices are pretty good for the amount of food you receive. The food is really unbeatable...So much flavor in everything. I don't know that I've ever had a dish there that I did not like.

Great Food and service. This is probably one of the best restaurants in Boone. Always great service. The staff always greets you with a smile. The food is great quality food and perfect tasting! The portions are great and so are the prices. I have not yet had anything that I don't like. The specials are delicious! It is a place that you should try and you will also be hooked!

Amazing place to eat and have a drink in Boone. Their food is just a touch different in an amazing way, their appetizers are amazing, including the Italian wonton. Great drink selection and if you go without the kids they have some pool tables on the bar side. Great experience.