I grew up about a mile and a half away from Portesi's and I think it was my absolute favorite place…read moreto eat, at least for pizza. In the many years since I moved away from Rapids, I have not been there but I could not pass it up when driving by today. I have very mixed feelings about it. The atmosphere was just not the same. They remodeled it and quite frankly it's just boring, awkward and loud now. The carpet and the checked plaid tablecloths and candles and everything that made an amazing old-school Italian restaurant are gone. It is very boring. Could be anywhere decor. Without the carpet, it's also extremely loud. The reconfiguration of the dining room was also very weird. So the atmosphere is just not what it used to be. I don't know why they gave that up. I know carpet is not easy to maintain but still. It's just a really not great vibe inside. That being said, they still make the best damn pizza. It was everything I remembered. I don't know how they do their crust better than anywhere else in the Midwest or beyond. It was so very, very good. Loved it wish I could eat that pizza more often. So thumbs down for the atmosphere big thumbs up for the pizza and the very gracious and helpful staff. It's an Italian restaurant. I wish they had Negronis on the cocktail menu, but I guess those just aren't popular in Wisconsin.

Went here for a night out and it was a great choice great food and the service was fast highly…read morerecommended!!

We have been coming here, nearly weekly, since January 2025. It is situated in the town's old…read morelibrary, high ceilings and chandeliers. I have never once been disappointed. Nice crispy thin crust pizza that doesn't skimp on the cheese!

Food rating! 5 Stars for a unique pizza that has been true and consistent for perhaps 20+ years!…read more Little fun fact, did you know it's run by a sitting Mayor? It's an old school library longtime ago converted to this pizza place. The sauce, crust, and flavors are unique and fantastic. If you catch Dan in the building, he's welcoming and kind. they also have a basement party room that's convenient for small to midsized gatherings. If you find yourself seeking a unique and tasty pizza, here's your spot.

Pizza was undercooked and gooey, threw it out.... Won't be back. Traveling for work and was one of…read morethe only options in town

The nicest people you will meet. For a great pizza! If anyone goes something better in the area let…read moreme know!

Stopped for a Bloody Mary and was not disappointed. Clean bathrooms (super important) very friendly…read morestaff and the Bloody was great! So glad we stopped, hopefully we'll get back this way again.

I let my husband do the research for a place we could grab some breakfast and a drink. We showed…read moreup Memorial Day around 10:15a and I knew before we even came in that they didn't serve food. We went in anyways and had a drink so we could figure out our next stop. There were a couple of other patrons there, plus the biggest, friendliest Great Dane I'd seen (bonus). The bartender was friendly enough but I'm sure he knew were weren't sticking around so why engage too much? There seemed to be a good amount of TV's, games and seating. Was also clean and well-lit for a dive bar. I believe they serve pizza but that's it.

Nice sports bar located off the main street. Nice sized parking lot…read more Interior decor very appealing with lots of TV'S all over. Nice menu with a variety of foods sure to please most every taste. Waitress was very nice and helpful ( Jody) I'm sure we will visit again because there are quite a few food options to try again. EDIT.....Wife had a bloody, claims it was one of the best she ever had!! (She would be as she is an expert)

Good food great service. Very welcoming to new and regular customers. We got to the restaurant on a…read moreFriday night for fish fry at the busiest time and were seated in a decent time frame.

Doesn't even deserve a star…read more Absolutely ridiculous customer service. We ordered food and were told it would be delivered within an hour. We live only 4.5 miles away, yet instead of telling us right away they wouldn't deliver here, they waited an entire HOUR before finally saying they refused to deliver. So they had no problem taking the order and wasting our time, but somehow couldn't tell us from the start? If 4.5 miles is too far, say that immediately instead of making people sit around waiting for food that was never coming. Completely unprofessional and a total waste of time. Won't be ordering from this location again

Absolutely horrid I placed an order they took the order then they called. They told me it was gonna…read morebe an hour delivery. I said OK. They called me an hour and 10 minutes later to tell me that I was outside of their delivery area and they could not deliver my order. Unbelievable nothing they could do. They said they can't drive even though they delivered to this address before they couldn't drive an extra mile to my house unbelievable horrid.

This business needs to get there act together. I order one…read moretime and I swear I will not go any where else for pizza. The next time I order and they either forget items on my order or it's not cooked all the way threw. Not sure if I can recommend this place until changes are made.

Great pizzas and the staff is always accommodating when we ask them make our pizza a 1/2 & 1/2. Not…read morein the mood for pizza? Try one of their sandwiches or pasta.

This is a wonderful place to gather with friends for a traditional Wisconsin fish fry. Just an FYI,…read morethe place is always busy, so be prepared for a wait....that's not a problem is you plan cocktail time with friends on the patio into your plans. The inside bar area is huge, and they have many local beers to choose from, my favorite is usually an ice cold Spotted Cow. Everyone in our group had the breaded/fried fish with fries, the portions were generous and the orders came out quickly. Everyone was happy with their meal and we will gladly return. The only criticism is that we felt a little rushed so they could turn over the table.

Good food and drink, great atmosphere with easy parking. Prices were on par for a riverside place…read morein height of summer. Great service!