Out in Roswell where the stories lean extraterrestrial and expectations can get a little... out…read morethere you find yourself at Portofino Italian Restaurant, chasing something far more grounded: a proper Italian meal. And this place delivers with a quiet kind of confidence. The pizza? A well-balanced composition crust with just the right snap, sauce that doesn't overreach, and toppings that know their role. The pasta leans into comfort, rich without being overbearing, the kind of dish that doesn't need reinvention to win you over. It's familiar but executed with care. Inside, the space is clean, composed, and inviting. Nothing flashy, nothing forced just a setting that lets the food do the talking. Service follows that same rhythm: attentive, smooth, and effortless. In a town known for the unusual, this is a reminder that sometimes the best experiences are the ones that don't try too hard. A solid pick. A refined pause. And when you're in Roswell, that's more than enough.

I wanted so badly to love Portofino Italian Restaurant in Roswell, NM, but it fell short for me for…read morefour main reasons. My oldest daughter and I were quickly seated on April 16, 2026, for lunch before her doctor's appointment. 1) the wait staff was short-handed and did NOT work efficiently. They took a long while to get requested items to us. 2) the food lacked flavor particularly with my eggplant parmigiana ($9.95 on lunch specials!). 3) the tea was exceedingly cloudy and did not taste good. 4) we were there for nearly an hour before our check was brought and did not get to try dessert! But this was an affordable restaurant that serves beer and wine. They offered excellent table bread - my daughter wouldn't stop pigging out on it. Lol. The lunch specials were a good deal. I liked their pasta e fagioli soup. Not my favorite since the pasta was so incredibly mushy, but still good. There are other places I want to dine at before trying this place out again, but I will return someday.

Just discovered this place thanks to Yelp. It's pricey ($120+ for 2 adults, 2 kids) but portions…read moreare huge. You can easily make another meal from leftovers. Kids really liked the bacon, chicken, ranch pizza. My HUGE calzone was just ok--"toppings" inside were barely warm and the garlic salt sprinkled on top was strong. Hubby liked his Stromboli and ate most of it. Both came with side of marinara sauce. Smallest sides of Ken's ranch dressing are $1.50 extra, FYI. Would eat here again but will try something else

Pizza was good, good crust, but the cheese was salty. We ordered online for pick up. It was quick…read moreand ready when we got there.

Coming into town we wanted to try the best local pizza place. We saw good reviews here and asked a…read morefew locals and they agreed that they had good pizza so we headed to try them out. The staff here it's super friendly and helpful. The pizza choices and salads sounded really good. We opted for the 505 (pepperoni with green chili) pizza and a ranch salad. Both were delicious and prices were really good and we had a lot of leftovers to take home of both. I can say enough about the staff here all of the ladies and gentlemen we're working hard and smiling at the same time which is rare and appreciated! Thanks for the great pizza and service!

our homeschool group took an educational tour with Adam and it was so fun and exciting the kids had…read morea blast! thank you Dion's!

We ordered twice in two days! It's so clear the chefs put love, care, & individual attention to…read moreevery pizza they create. Partner got the Philly cheesesteak Pizza....a speciality here, considering they do pizzas & cheesesteaks I got the Margarita. One of the best simple pizzas I've ever had! + they add ricotta, which is totally the way :) It's not everyday you get a pizza and say, "Dang I can't wait to eat that CRUST!" But we did! Because dang that crust is perfect and delectable. Awesome fresh cheeses, fresh veggies, perfectly cooked meats. We love it and we'll be back. Expansive menu, lovingly made food, + tons of options for me as a vegetarian

The place has a solid locally owned Ma and Pa vibe. Ordered a Cuban Sandwich and a Philly Cheese…read moreSteak Sandwich. A coworker and I split them and had half of each. She stated she didn't know which she liked more. I agree that both were very good but I liked the Philly better. I will definitely eat there again.

Very good pizza. Great people. Would definitely go again. Their Hawaii pizza is amazing.read more

I was so excited to see a new pizza place in town. We went and tried their version of a pepperoni…read moreand a meaty pizza. I really should have just gone and gotten a cheap freezer pizza from the grocery store instead. This pizza is no better than a great value frozen pizza. I do not recommend. The end

Nice establishment across the street from the Fairfield where we were staying. The food was superb…read moreand the service excellent. Interesting indoor ambiance will transport you from Roswell to Italy. We ate appetizers and took a pizza to go. My wife had the Ahi Tuna, and I tasted it - really good. I had the Steamed Little Neck Clams and they were also excellent. The pizza was a little bland which surprised me. We enjoyed seeing all the young people dressed up for prom night and the cowboys (not sure if they were real of just dressed as one) with huge, brimmed hats. Good place to enjoy good Italian food in the desert. Recommended.

Two Foodies from Houston on a Roswell, New Mexico winter break road trip…read more On our first night, we decided to explore Italian food so we picked Pasta Cafe located near our hotel. The outside and inside are well maintained and have an Italian style. Ideal place for date night. Wait staff and hostess were both professional and friendly. Our waitress had an amazing personality and helped us pick two dishes. Bread basket was brought to the table. As a bread lover, I was not too happy with the quality and baking style of the bread. We ordered Lobster Ravioli and Chicken Piccata. While the dishes were not seasoned to what I am accustomed to, they did the trick for two hungry tourists. As always, I encourage you to try it for yourself when you find yourself in Roswell, NM.

Awesome experience. Great food. Awesome service. A variety of food and alcohol beverages to choose…read morefrom. Arcade games in the rear for the kids.

Farley's Bland Food, Misery, & Pub…read more Me and my girlfancé came here during vacation expecting a possible Roswell hidden gem. Well, i hope it stays hidden. NO gems in sight here. Ew. The service took incredibly long even though it was very slow. Not terrible, me and my girlfancé can excuse it. But the food was wayyyy below par. My girlfancé ordered a pizza. it was flimsy, burnt, too salty, and it was the best thing we ordered. My fajita chicken was burnt on the bottom of every piece. Our chips and salsa / cheese were ABYSMAL. Gas station chips are much crispier, the salsa wqs like water + tomato paste, the cheese was thicker and dark yellow, worse than cheapy movie nacho cheese. Overalll, me and girlfancé warn you - Farleys Food Fun & Pub may have some nice merch with ufos on it, but yummylicuous food is an ALIEN to concept to this establishment.

This as mentioned in past reviews is another Road Trip Regular! Not Only for the Great Cup of Java!…read moreBut for THE RIDICULOUSLY SAVORY HOMEMADE JERKY!!! So many options it's insane. Stop in & Check them out. I know you will leave with at least 3 different flavors, lol!

Just passing thru Roswell & grabbed us a few delicious cold drinks great service! I highly…read morerecommend stopping by if your thirsty

Absolutely ridiculous!!! Stopped in Roswell passing through. Ordered delivery 10:14. Said it would…read morebe 35 minutes. Only to not get order or refund. 2 small kids hungry. Shame on you!!!

Typical Papa John's. Stopped here to grab some lunch and continue in our way home. Quick service,…read morenice folks working the front desk...good customer service. Restaurant is clean, and one of a few Papa John's with plenty of indoor seating. Cute drawings of aliens on the windows, of course, we're in Roswell, so it's a good attractor, but still...nice touch. :)

The pizza here he's usually very good but it also depends on who makes it. There's one manager who…read moredoesn't know how to cut pizza and never puts the garlic butter on the crust. The owner, he will forget to put toppings on your food - especially sandwiches that get a sauce after the oven. The new people they're hiring, I don't think they're training right, as they seem to have issues with both making pizza and hygiene. I suppose they're hiding issue can come from following the manager who doesn't know how to cut a pizza, he is one of several I call pockets there because he always has a hand in a pocket while walking around. The restaurant itself has never been overly clean but with watching some of the people working there, their food prep area is so dirty it's not even funny with how many surfaces get touched after somebody wipes their face with their hand. I realised, I can't order unless I'm already there to see who's working, it's frustrating.

The pizza was under cooked, ordered extra pepperoni and no, and it was barely sliced…read more The service was good and fast (maybe why the pizza was undercooked) . This place has been slipping in quality so it will be some time before I order from here again.