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PORTOFINO RESTAURANT

4.3 (216 reviews)

Visibility: 87/100
  • Family-owned Italian restaurant
  • Specializes in pasta and pizza
  • Beer served with chilled glasses
  • Rustic, relaxed dining atmosphere
PORTOFINO RESTAURANT
Danbury
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Serving Danbury
PORTOFINO RESTAURANT
Danbury
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(203) 746-3604

At a Glance

Portofino Restaurant stands out as New Fairfield's authentic Italian family restaurant, beloved for their exceptional pasta dishes like penne vodka and penne a la Romano. Customers consistently praise the skillfully prepared food, warm family atmosphere, and genuine customer care that goes above and beyond to ensure satisfaction.

  • Skillfully prepared Italian cuisine
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Warm family atmosphere
  • Fresh homemade pasta dishes

Why Customers Choose PORTOFINO RESTAURANT

Based on 216 customer reviews

  • Authentic family-run Italian recipes passed down through generations
  • Exceptional customer recovery - they remake dishes until you're satisfied
  • Specialty pasta dishes like penne a la Romano with spicy meat sauce
  • Unpretentious atmosphere perfect for relaxed family dining
  • Fresh daily specials featuring seasonal Italian favorites
  • Yeungling beer served properly with chilled glasses

Location & Local Context

Address: 88 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT 06812, USA

Phone: (203) 746-3604

Hours: Friday 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Monday 3:30 – 10:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Thursday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Parking: Free parking lot available on-site

Peak times: Friday-Saturday 6pm-8pm, Sunday family dinner hours

Nearby neighborhoods: Danbury, Ridgefield, Brookfield

Nearby landmarks: Near Candlewood Lake, 5 minutes from Route 39, Close to Ball Pond Shopping Center

Services & Offerings

Dine-In Italian Restaurant

Full-service Italian dining with fresh pasta, pizza, and traditional entrees in a cozy family atmosphere.

  • Rustic decor with unobtrusive background music
  • Friendly service from local staff
  • Accommodates families and couples

Specialty Pasta Dishes

House-made pasta featuring signature sauces like vodka sauce and penne a la Romano.

  • Fresh pasta made with traditional techniques
  • Signature spicy meat sauce with cream and parmesan
  • Daily pasta specials like lobster ravioli

Pizza & Appetizers

Traditional Italian pizza and classic appetizers including calamari and bruschetta.

  • Hand-tossed pizza with authentic toppings
  • Fresh fried calamari
  • Homemade bruschetta and chicken noodle soup

Beer & Beverage Service

Curated selection of bottled beers including Yeungling, served with properly chilled glasses.

  • Bottled beer selection with popular brands
  • Chilled glasses provided for optimal temperature
  • Non-alcoholic beverages and wine available

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5

216 total reviews

Most Frequently Mentioned

  • Food Quality (89 mentions)
  • Family Atmosphere (67 mentions)
  • Customer Service (54 mentions)
  • Pasta Dishes (43 mentions)

Rating steady at 4.3 stars over last 12 months. 18 new reviews this month.

Portofini is a truly local family run Italian/pizza restaurant. I personally love the rustic simple decor. It's an easy unpretentious environment to relax in, with unobtrusive inoffensive background music. The staff is always friendly. It's usually young women, and they're very nice. But the service is not super attentive. The food is is the star. I've been here several times and have had: (apps)chicken noodle soup, fried calamari, and bruschetta-all lovely. (entres)baked ziti, penne vodka, and penne a la Romano(served in a spicy meat sauce with a touch of cream and parmigiana cheese). The penne vodka was especially wonderful. Beer selection is basic and only bottles, but they have Yeungling, so I'm happy, and they serve it with a chilled glass. The last time I went I got lobster ravioli in vodka sauce(that night's special). All the food I've ordered there was cooked with skill and care, and was delicious. I didn't love the ravioli, but I'm very particular about that, and I'm rarely thrilled. I had to try theirs to see if it was the rare excellent variety. My ravioli came out room temp. When we told the waitress about it, she immediately took care of it and apologized. Not only did they heat up my meal to my satisfaction, they cooked me another complete dish of it to make up for my dissatisfaction. Now that's customer care!

David Brady

If you are looking for a family atmosphere and great food with a great staff this is it everything about it gives you that local hometown feel

Gazmen Murtishi

Early dinner so not busy. Service and food seemed better than average. Sorry I just can't give anyone a 5, but they deserve a 41/2

ERidesOn2

We had children with us and waited an hour for our food. Other couples coming after us got there food sooner. I rate an Italian resturant by its veal parm. I thought it was tasteless. As a visitor to the area I was not impressed.

Gary Marino

Frequently Asked Questions

Our penne vodka and penne a la Romano with spicy meat sauce are customer favorites, along with our daily pasta specials.

We welcome walk-ins and recommend calling ahead during peak dinner hours on weekends.

Absolutely! We're a family-run restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere that's perfect for dining with children.

We offer a selection of bottled beers including Yeungling, served with chilled glasses, plus wine options.

We're a true family-run Italian restaurant using traditional recipes and cooking techniques passed down through our family.

Business Activity

Status: Open now

Peak hours: Weekend evenings 6-8pm

Daily specials: Fresh pasta and seasonal dishes

Popular this month: Penne vodka, Chicken parm, Calamari

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Online Visibility Score: Excellent

How easily local customers can find and choose this business online.

Reviews & Reputation32/35
Online Presence33/33
Business Completeness17/17
Engagement5/15

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