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    Portobello’s Fine Italian Dining

    4.4 (25 reviews)

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    Allison C.

    Portobello's recently opened in Derby, and we were hopeful that this would become a new favorite of ours for dinner. Our experience tonight was average, and I don't think we'll be in a rush to return. Being only a month old, issues like service I'm sure are still being worked out, but I don't know about the food. With the label of fine Italian dining, I'm holding them to a higher standard. When we arrived, we were asked if we had reservations. We did not, as we impulsively decided to visit, and we were appreciative that they found a table for us. After sitting with our menus for quite a while, we overheard a staff member tell a server "you better go take that table, they've been sitting there for a while". Overall, the timing of dishes arriving to the table went well. However, before we left, we were disappointed to hear the table next to us be told of specials by a different server that we were not offered. Besides being left to wait for the check for a bit and these other little mishaps, the service could've been worse considering how new they are. Onto the food. Complimentary bread arrived to the table, and it had the texture of day old bread that had been microwaved (I could be wrong, but all of us at the table felt the same). Olive oil was seasoned nicely and flavorful. We ordered the hot antipasto for an appetizer, and the presentation was definitely a bit lacking. I was surprised to see little neck clams were used for the clams casino, and my parents felt there was an odd flavor to the stuffed mushrooms. Calamari was cooked perfectly, and we enjoyed the marinara sauce. Eggplant Rollatini was okay. Salad courses came before the meal, and I had asked for Italian dressing, but it tasted more like oil and vinegar with oregano to me. I had the pappardelle bolognese, which was okay, and seemed to have a cheese mixed into the sauce as well. My dad enjoyed his chicken portobello, and my mom's chicken francese wasn't bad, but could've used more lemon in the sauce. We just had higher expectations. Lastly, ambiance. We were in a pretty bright corner of the restaurant and thought some mood lighting in our area would've been nice. Curtains around the windows would've made it warmer as well. With it being so cold out, we definitely felt a draft, and it could've helped break up looking out into the darkness of the main road. I had never been in the building prior to this restaurant, but it seemed like renovations had been done, and the restaurant was decorated nicely otherwise. The air vent near us turned on and seemed to be blowing cold air, and it had a weird rotting odor when it first came on that was a bit unsettling. Nothing was particularly bad here, but as I said, I'm holding them to a higher standard for a fine dining establishment. Not trying to come off too harsh, but wanted to provide honest and helpful criticism to this new business. All the best!

    Susan L.

    Portobello's Restaurant is on par with the affulent, Winter Park, FL restaurant, The Allegria Cucina, owned by my friend and neighbor. They simply knocked it out of the ballpark! We absolutely loved our elegant Italian waiter and Menu descriptions. The bread was fresh with herb-scented olive oil and combined with the rich drinks and ambience - it was truly Heaven. We enjoyed a house salad and in perfect timing arrived our entrees, Chicken Portobello - absolutely exquisite.......all worries and stresses "evaporated." Hearing Sinatra crooning in the background -- it was decorated and packed - a great holiday atmosphere. If you wish to feel like you are on a Fifth Avenue Movie set with the most excellent Chefs to cater to you, then make a reservation! It's how it should be. They are well worth the money! (Sweet to see you Kristina!) P.S. The only recommendation to have a birthday cupcake ready for the Guest

    Chicken Parmigiana

    First time visiting Portobello's. I went with my brother and 2 nephews. It was quiet and I was surprised there were very few customers when we went but this is a new restaurant I had fried mozzarella as an appetizer it was very good with a large enough portion to share. I had the chicken parmigiana dinner which comes with a salad that was excellent. All fresh ingredients. and I chose the side of pasta over a potato dish which also very good. The Main course it's self the chicken parmigiana was very good. Cooked perfectly. The portion was large in fact I only ate a few pieces of ziti and about 2/3 of the chicken parmigiana and I was full. I took the rest home and had it for lunch today. I had the lemoncello cake for dessert and it was also very good. My nephew had the New York strip steak and it was a generous size and cooked to perfection. I'll have that next time. Our water and drinks were quickly replenished and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed. Service was very friendly and responsive. The only thing I can think of improving is the service seemed a little slow for the food but I do not like feeling rushed either I definitely recommend trying this restaurant and plan on going back soon

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    Food was just ok and service was super slow even though the restaurant wasn't busy. The atmosphere was nice.

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    Excellent food and atmosphere. The service was fantastic.. parking is not an issue.. definitely recommend it

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    Great spot with great food. We had some apps and drinks and looking forward to go back for dinner.

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