Delicious food. Had veg lasagna- tasted like cheese lasagna and eggplant Parm combined- so good! Live music was great and made for a nice environment. Yazmine, server was helpful and had an upbeat attitude. Great experience! read more

Our first time here at Portola and it wont be our last. The food was amazing not to mention the service, our waiter (Rayo) was very attentive and friendly our needs which he also gave us great recommendation (Rigatoni Vodka) delicious! We will be back. read more

Amazing service from Jazzy! Delicious food and always. My girls love the spaghetti. The Caprese salad is awesome.

We ordered take out again and as always we ordered our usual the meatballs and Calabrian chicken wings and both were delicious! The only reason for the 4 stars and not 5 is because they changed the wings to the smaller party size vs the regular large wings. It wasn't noted on the menu and...Same price, $20 not as hearty! Still love the food here! read more

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We were in Port Hueneme for a business meeting and found that Monday night doesn't leave you with many options. This nearby place turned out to be a lucky find. I couldn't decide between pizza or something more substantial. Went with the Meat Lovers Pizza and had no regrets: a particularly soft crust and real depth of flavor. The meatball appetizer was upper echelon. I'll come back just for that. Our server, Jazzy, made excellent recommendations and took great care of us. The wine was good and fairly priced, the outside seating was comfortable, and the atmosphere was relaxing. Mondays are happy hour all day, so the value was hard to beat. Time well spent. Highly recommend the restaurant. read more

Hello! Been here a couple times... 1st... drink are good... that lemon drop! 2nd Staff was great - Rayo was helpful with suggestions, explaining things, and would check in often. 3rd.. they have regulars and they are great too, seems like they like hanging out there often... read more

Gave it 3 stars because the food was ok but the service is probably some of the worst service we've received in awhile. Our waitress was not happy to be there, it seem. Or maybe too many tables for her. I'll give her grace. She just was bothered any time we asked for something, so it completely ruined the experience. It took forever for her to come and take our order. Probably 30 minutes and we chatting enjoying each other's company but still. She didn't check in on us and we needed to ask the busboy for water as well. He was wonderful and friendly. The restaurant itself is nice. Great view of the marina however service needs work. Additionally, some food is premade as some dishes were out in like 5 minutes and my friend's Alfredo with grilled chicken took way longer to come out. We all waited to eat until she got her food as we all wanted to have dinner together as a friend date. We all wanted to ate together! My dish was a shrimp pesto pasta which was $35. Def more expensive than other restaurants but a huge portion. I didn't order any cocktails. I would come back and see if improved at a later date. It's fam owned, so check it out and see what you think. read more

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Clean restaurant with a great layout. Patio seating with a spectacular view. Our server Mayo was very friendly. Everyone had a smile on their face. The parking at the Seabridge Marina is always busy, so make sure to plan for that. The food was just ok. Overpriced and not something that will make us come back. The spaghetti carbonara was a disappointment. A Carbonara never has cream. This one had so much cream that you can see "liquid" on the plate. I really wanted to like the food, but it was just not it. read more

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Everything was very tasty. Good music and the staff was great. The food was out pretty quick and very hot It has a great atmosphere to enjoy. read more

Portola Italian Kitchen - Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Oxnard, California

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Oh what a disappointment. We purchased our home 3 years ago and waited this long to visit. Had a 15% off coupon. We went for happy hour and ordered arancini and calamari. The waitress brought us arancini and wings. Maybe we should have kept the wings! Hubby had 2 espresso martinis (sadly made with kahlua) and I had a margarita which was warm, made with a horrible margarita mix, not fresh juice and a Pinot which was cold and decent. The arancini was NOT traditional. It was just rice and mozzarella rolled into a tiny cheese ball. The calamari was very tough and chewy. The service was non existent. Someone was cleaning the kitchen windows. This should be done before opening! So, happy hour prices? Bill was over $100! Refused to honor our 15% coupon. Looking for a good food? Go elsewhere. read more

Waited over 15 minutes once we were seated to get service from anyone (not the waitress assigned). Ordered calamari and the chopped salad with prosciutto added. The prosciutto was sliced thickly and tasted like old leather, the salad was smothered in vinaigrette, and the calamari was extremely oily. Waitress never came to our table to ask how the food was. Food and service were terrible! read more

Too much food lol share. Waitress disappeared but food was great. Wasn't that busy. I had chiopio

Ambience simple and comforting Great service ,our waitress was sweet and helpful. I order the special of the day: short rib fettuccine. The short rib was so soft and tender and well you can't go wrong with any fettuccine. Enjoyed me there Christmas sangria. Wish they offered some sort of soft French bread ,table bread w/butter I did order cheese bread ,all it was like a cheese pizza ,it was good Our friends order the cheese barrel table service pasta ,that was fun to watch and see them make it in front of you. read more

Portola Italian Kitchen - Sharp rib, fettuccine pasta - Italian Near Me - Oxnard, California

We had a terrific lunch and amazing views! The wine perfectly complimented the ribeye. We will be back! read more

Portola Italian Kitchen - Grilled 12oz Ribeye Steak and Italian red wine. Best lunch and best views! - Italian Near Me - Oxnard, California

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I recently came to the Portola Italian Kitchen (Oxnard, California) with several of my family members for an early dinner, during their "happy hour." I've never heard of this place before, but it was recommended as an excellent place to eat by my niece. Upon my arrival, I found the landscaping around the premises to be well kept and the entrance was clean and inviting. When we entered, the restaurant was almost empty, which made our visit enjoyable due to the minimal amount of busyness and ambient noise. I soon realized that coming here during happy hour was a smart choice because not only did we have happy hour prices, but our large party, a party of 14, had no problem whatsoever with getting a staff that was attentive to our needs during our visit. Looking through their menu, I noticed that they offer a great selection for their happy hour items, as well as having a good selection of items to order for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Their menu includes great Italian options that one would expect, like a variety of pasta-based dishes and pizza selections, as well as a few other options. I was also very pleased to see that this restaurant offers some meals for folks with celiac disease, or people who are allergic to gluten. A good selection of alcoholic beverages is available as well. While deciding what to order, I enjoyed their garlic/buttered bread, which was quite addicting. For my meal, I ordered the "Meat Lovers Pizza," which is topped with marinara, mozzarella, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and bacon. To drink, I ordered an ice-cold Dr. Pepper. My drink was enjoyable, and my pizza was ridiculously good. Several of my family members ordered something different, and I found myself thinking "oh, I'd like to try that too!" Our evening was incredibly enjoyable, and I would highly recommend coming here to eat if you're in the area, regardless of the size of your party. If you plan on coming here, I recommend that you make a reservation because I bet they are often very busy. And, if you're looking for a romantic place for a great dinner with someone special, this is a great choice. read more

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I absolutely loved my experience at Portola Italian Kitchen! The food was delicious, everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the atmosphere was so nice and welcoming. The service was also amazing , everyone was so friendly, attentive, and made us feel really taken care of. You can tell they really put effort into the food and the overall experience. I'll definitely be coming back and would 100% recommend Portola Italian Kitchen to anyone looking for a really good Italian spot in Oxnard! read more

Portola Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Oxnard, California

Very good happy hour! The prices not during happy hour are a bit too much. The pizza isn't huge but it tastes really good! The mozzarella sticks were very tasty and the drinks were strong! Nice atmosphere and friendly staff read more

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I CAN NOT convey my utmost sincerity on the quality of service I have each time I come here Yanet (my server) is the epitome of what customer service should be. This is one of my favorite places to go for lunch or dinner. read more

Food was AMAZING!! I really enjoy pasta and I have to say this was the best spaghetti I ever had! Service was fast, and the restaurant itself was elegant and dimly lit. read more

Portola Italian Kitchen - Spaghetti & Meatballs: ordered without meatballs Drink: Shirley temple - Italian Near Me - Oxnard, California

Will definitely be coming back! We were assisted by the wonderful, Rayo! He was attentive and friendly and checked on us frequently even though we sat outside on the back patio (by choice). He provided excellent recommendations and was a breath of fresh air. The back patio provides a gorgeous view of the harbor and is perfect to enjoy at any time of day. We watched the sunset and enjoyed absolutely delicious pasta dishes. The pesto gnocchi was an immediate favorite and the complimentary garlic bread was some of the best I've ever had. We finished the night with a delightful selection of desserts that were truly the perfect ending to a great experience. read more

Portola Italian Kitchen - Italian Chocolate Cake - Italian Near Me - Oxnard, California

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Our church recently had dinner at this restaurant, and we can only say great things about the experience. From the service to the food setup to the dishes themselves--everything was done with excellence. Although we didn't rent out the entire venue, they prepared a wonderful buffet-style dinner just for us. We stayed for two hours, and they graciously allowed us to hold a short church program during our time there. Roman, who managed and assisted us, was incredibly helpful and accommodating, and the rest of the staff provided excellent service as well. As for the food--absolutely amazing! This is easily one of the best Italian spots I've been to. The Creamy Pesto and Italian Meatballs were cooked to perfection and full of flavor. I truly can't wait to come back and dine here again! read more

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Charming atmosphere. Good happy hour prices and great staff. Very attentive. Didn't eat this visit but did a few months ago. Very good food and portions are shareable. I recommend this Italian Kitchen as an all day, any meal option! read more

Mondo is my guy!!! He's friendly, and makes the best drinks. I usually go here during happy hour, so I have yet to try their brunch everyone raves about. The hot honey focaccia and whipped ricotta is by far my favorite thing on the menu, and the Seabridge margarita is pretty solid. This seems to be to the spot on this side of town. Definitely stop in and say hi to Mando read more

Portola Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Oxnard, California

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Great food and excellent service from Rayo. We had the calamari and cheese wheel pasta.. both amazing. Will be back again!

The food is good quality and has very rich flavor. Although I do not like to hate on service workers as they deal with tough situations, but the service here did not meet expectations. Do not bring someone here for a work celebration, a date, or a birthday party. I would not go here again. read more

Came by for the first time on a Sunday evening. There was plenty of seating. They sat us by the bar. You can see the marina from there. Ordered the meatball appetizer, lasagna and the ribeye steak. All were delicious. Would order them again . Had the pink lady drink and limoncello Martini. Pink lady was a little too sweet for me. Martini was sour and delicious! Will have that again! We had to ask for garlic bread. They said their machine was down. But when we received the bread it was great also. read more

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José Luis the manager is amazing. Great service. Food is delicious. Their wine tasting events are great. This location is a must to visit. read more

Portola Italian Kitchen - Filet minon and salmon - Italian Near Me - Oxnard, California

My son and I went to Portala expecting a warm Italian comfort-food experience, and honestly, we left disappointed. The ambiance was nice, and the food did have good flavor, but for the price, I expected much more. Paying $32 for a small plate of food with no soup, no salad, and only a tiny piece of bread that was barely bigger than a pencil felt ridiculous. At that price point, the meal should feel complete, not stingy. I don't mind paying for good food, but I do expect value. Unfortunately, this experience felt overpriced for what was served, and because of that, I don't see myself returning. read more

2 out of 5. Checked in and was told 30 min wait. Waited in front of the restaurant for almost 40 before noticing new walk-ins were getting seated. Asked front host an update on wait time and they "had an open table". They don't give bread or appetizer. Ordered meat lovers pizza, the special that the waitress talked us into getting (Chicken Caprese), and the cheese wheel pasta. Meat lovers pizza was amazing. Toppings were awesome and the cheese was cheesing. Chicken caprese was mid at best. Lacked flavor and was PRICEY. Trusted our waitress with the recommendation. Cheese wheel pasta was the most disappointing. Expect a minimum of 45 minutes for them to bring it out. Server said she mixed in some brandy or alcohol and she said she killed off all the "fun stuff". I swear it was like taking spoonfuls of brandy shots. It strongly over powered the taste of the sauce and cheese. Overall.... Food did not match the price. Maybeeee would come back again, for the pizza. read more

Portola Italian Kitchen - Cheese Wheel Pasta - Italian Near Me - Oxnard, California

I liked the ambience and the drinks. The chicken Alfredo was okay to My tasting. The service was not the best, but then again they were slammed not sure if they were shorthanded. I would definitely go back and try another day. read more

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We tried this restaurant for a second time. Worst experience will never go back. How do they have regulars? The food is awful. Our chicken Parmesan was rubber? Seriously! Was it reheated and microwaved? The Caesar salad was soaking in dressing and inedible. The broccolini was overcooked and had way too much garlic. Do they taste their own food? Everyone on staff needs to taste the food! It's a crime to serve food this bad. And the restaurant was half full of people eating it? I don't understand. I have to give them a one star to post this review and they don't deserve it. Don't waste your money. They need Kitchen Nightmares to come in and teach them how to cook. Unbelievable. read more

Rayo was a very friendly server! we always enjoy our pasta & happy hour drinks! we will defiantly be back the vibes are good.

When we first arrived only a few were there so the welcome was great. The service got a little cranky as it got busier and we had to request the dessert menu when we first got our bill. My fish was in a heavy sauce with too many ingredients. Sometimes less is more. The ambiance is nice and the location is spectacular. The others in my group enjoyed their food and had no complaints. So I'd go back. Nice ambience. read more

I recommend strong the wheel cheese pasta the best Italian restaurant, in Ventura county ca, read more

Portola Italian Kitchen - Lemon cello martini - Italian Near Me - Oxnard, California

We had such a wonderful time at Portola Italian Kitchen! My husband and I stopped by for happy hour last Friday and had a great experience. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was excellent. Our server, Samantha, was absolutely wonderful. She was very attentive, friendly, professional, and always had a smile on her face. She made us feel very welcome and took great care of us throughout our visit. We had a great time and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend Portola Italian Kitchen! read more

Overall, this place is great! Atmosphere- kinda casual? I will note it is very loud in here. I hope they find a way to control the noise. You can see staff preparing the food through the glass which is always nice Service- our server was not that great. Our server and hostess weren't, bad but wasn't very friendly either. Food- we really enjoyed everything we ate. The hot honey focaccia is soooo addicting!!!!! They really know how to make great focaccia! We ordered the pesto spaghetti with salmon, and the carbonara with shrimp. Both were great and I really like the thick type of spaghetti they use. Both proteins were perfectly cooked and you really get great bang for your buck. My carbonara sauce wasn't the best I've ever had, but it certainly wins in texture - thick and creamy! We also ordered a side of mushrooms which were good. I would definitely return. If they can take their service up a notch, that would make them a 5 for me. read more

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Absolutely, we drove in from Los Angeles. We met up w/ relatives that live in the area. We are so very Happy one of my husband's cousin Alice recommended this place!! It was on a Saturday, for an early dinner!! It was just beginning to get busy. One of the cousins just walked over from his home. Very convenient. Great Service !! The food was perfect!! read more

My husband and I go there often for the happy hour food and drinks. Love the meatballs, fresh bread. Service can be a little slow sometimes. It's got dark seating throughout with Italian music playing in the background. Very nice bar area with tvs. read more

Went with my brother to catch up over lunch the restaurant was very nice looking and clean inside but outside a different story. however we sat outside and the tables were dirty and needed to be clean unfortunately we didn't want to wait standing so we sat haha. The service wasn't really great... we saw staff maybe 3x in a restaurant for refills etc that wasn't busy at all for a mid day lunch on a Sunday it was definitely weird. The kitchen/Chefs radio drowned out most of our conversation by the back door which seemed kinda inconsiderate of us dining back there and talking. Food was pleasant however the calamari was cold and served to us and however was a fan of the taste but it was not hot out of the kitchen. The pizza looks very basic yet tasteful but not very authentic wood fire style Italian pizza you'd expect here it was a let down. The price was great for what you order and I believe they are trying to figure it all out maybe? I will attempt again during the week and see if the service and food quality is better... a lot of potential to be had just missed the mark! read more

PORTOLA ITALIAN I have been here twice now . The staff and atmosphere is the best ! Both times we shared the Caprese salad with the house garlic bread which was fantastic !. We had the seafood pasta which good . I ha felt Alfredo pasta which I did not enjoy. The second time we went we had the Italian sandwiches with french frys. The sandwiches were terrible , too much bread to little salty meat and did not like the curries cheese on it . The bread was fantastasic but The meat was salty and sub par at best. The french were awful the oil they were fried in was old with a aweful flavor I will most likely not go here again . read more