Charles S.
12/7/2025
Portofino was fun on a cold, windy week night. It was within walking distance of our Crystal City hotel. This is an old style Italian restaurant. The menu discusses the chef's career in Italy...
The Portofino Restaurant
$$
Closed
(646)
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526 23rd St S
Arlington, VA 22202
Welcome to fine dining in Crystal City! The Portofino Restaurant was opened in 1970 as a family owned and operated Italian restaurant. They brought to Crystal City, fine Northern Italian Cuisine. Through the next three decades, Sergio and his wife Pilar welcomed thousands of guests to their award-winning restaurant. In 1993, three generations of Micheli chefs joined forces as their son Richard, a recent graduate of the famed Culinary Institute of America, began his work at the Portofino
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4.0(646)
Karen W.
1/5/2026
Just a little date out after a long flight from OR. Such a sweet cozy place, with a warm homey feel. All staff were amazing and attentive, greeting us as we came in. It was New Year's Eve and the...
Michael E.
11/7/2025
Avoid this tired place, with microwave low quality offerings. It feels very tired and whoever used to run this place with any care has left the building... Nothing we ordered was acceptable...
Cristin G.
2/27/2025
Had a very nice and quiet dinner here while on a business trip. The dining room was warm and cozy, and I had the impression that the restaurant had a sense of tradition and a long history of...
Karla L.
12/28/2025
Went here a few times over the years, not great enough to return again lately... rear entrance from parking lot is awkward, like you're sneaking in the back door... ambiance is meant to feel like...
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