The service was amazing, the server was very attentive and recommended us to try this Italian cheesecake off the dessert platter. The ambience was nice, clean and there was a piano for live music they do sometimes. The food was yummy, I enjoyed my Caesar salad the most!

Excellent food. Filet of sole was fresh and delightfully done with lemon butter sauce. Eggplant parm was nice and portion size was generous. Service was very pleasant and attentive. Noisy ambience. Live piano music, appropriate for the setting; pianist even provided background music as the waiters sang happy birthday for another table. Downgrading to 4 stars instead of 5 because entree was slow in coming out, and was only lukewarm, and the ceramic plates were not hot or heated.

Classic Forest Hill Italian restaurant. Warm inviting ambiance. Enjoyed hot antipasto. Friendly service. Great entrees.

I was in the middle of nowhere at a conference and a few people who had come together mentioned they have a seat in their car and will be driving back to Queens to drop off their rental car. I asked where the drop off area was and they said, "We chose the enterprise in Forest Hills because there's this great place nearby called Portofino." Of course... having gone there countless times since I was little I laughed and mentioned it's the neighborhood spot! We actually ended up going and enjoying a variety of great dishes and appetizers including the eggplant rolatini, meatballs and roasted beet salad as starters followed by the pasta special, their enormous tortellini soup, caesar salad with grilled chicken, and the spicy penne a la vodka. Rounded off with the best coffee, though of course no room for dessert, however tempting the tiramisu and chocolate cake were when we walked in, lol. A great night with music, good food, a nice list of wine and beverage options, and, most of all, good company. The staff is amazing and always greets you like family. Highly recommending.

Portofino has delicious Italian food - you can't go wrong with anything you order here. Listen up for the specials, but find comfort in knowing whatever you order will be delicious. The tortellini del nonna is a tricolored tortellini pasta in Alfredo sauce with ham and peas and it's absolutely amazing! Our go to appetizers are fried zucchini sticks and calamari. If you're not feeling a sit down dinner, they have a pizzeria next door for a more casual vibe. The staff here is super friendly and attentive. They treat you like family whenever you are here - kudos to Carmine for always making this place feel like home. The restaurant itself is cozy, but spacious and makes it a great place to get together with friends and chat. Street parking around here is pretty decent, so you'll most likely find a spot. It's a close walk from the F train if you're commuting via transit too!

My sister lives near Portofino and really likes it, so during my last visit we stopped by for lunch together. Immediately loved their old school decor (including lovely Easter bunny tower when we were there) and classically prepared Italian food served by polite professional staff. Food was excellent overall. My Veal Portofino consisted of pounded lightly sauteed veal scallopini blanketed with fresh chopped fresh tomatoes, scallions and a touch of white wine. A light flavorful dish, came with a side of al dente pasta marinara. Sister's generously sized veal chop was prepared medium well the way she likes it. (She's very picky/selective about her food, no problem at all for Portofino as they aim to please). Seafood risotto for the table was perfectly prepared, a hefty portion and not overcooked as it often is at other places. Tartufo dessert was scrumptious and plenty to share. The room wasn't crowded, but it was early on a weekday so can't comment about weekends or busier times. Parking can be a challenge in this area so we parked a few blocks away and walked there, no biggie on a nice cool day.