Alessandra

My parents visited Portofino for 3 weeks and rented an apartment in town. This was one of their two favorite restaurants (and they tried all of them!) The owner Matteo, and our servers GianCarlo and Giovanni were all excellent and had great recommendations and friendly. I’m vegan, and they made me a pasta with fresh vegetables off the menu and even their spaghetti with pomodoro sauce was lovely. They also have grilled vegetables as a side and a mixed salad if you’re vegan, but it would be nice if they had a special vegan dish on the menu that wasn’t just pasta with sauce but still they made it special for me and I was grateful for it. Every restaurant in Portofino is expensive because of where you are. The reviews about it being expensive for the portion, I think you just have to expect that in Portofino in general, but this wasn’t the most expensive and it wasn’t the least expensive. We were all very satisfied and loved the restaurant the service and the atmosphere. Highly recommend! Every restaurant in Portofino is expensive because

Katia Ruiz-Hopper

This spot is absolutely favorite in Portofino! My fiancé and I had dinner here three times and wish we could have gone a fourth! Nonna’s spaghetti is truly the best spaghetti we have ever had, and the pesto was delicious! The mussels also to die for with the bread I’m salivating as I write this 😂 Paolo (one of the twins) was great! Also Alessandro the manager was very attentive and remembered us each time we went. We will be back!

Edward K

Fantastic location for amazing food and friendly servers. I would come again if I were in Portofino and recommend my friends to visit this place for a meal. Averagely we pay about 60 euro per person for lunch, one beer, starters to share , a pasta and dessert. I would say it's on a pricier side, hence I would give a 4 star to food vs value . It's good food though. everything else is 5 star perfect.

+4

Nicole Richard

Amazing atmosphere amazing staff & the food is delicious! 100% recommend I promise it will not disappoint! I had the Pasta della nonna and veal and to top it all off we were given a free lemoncello!

We absolutely loved this place. We had the most amazing aperitivo included with your bottle of wine. We visited here twice and both times had a great experience. Portofino is stunning. I filmed my …

Iram Alshmassi

Amazing food good service their pastas are realy good but portions are pretty small the seabass is realy good and their cheese appatiser was realy good

+3

H. “Tokyo Gourmand” Kurotaki

Great food. The grilled baby octopus was great, I am not usually a fan of octopus but these were wonderful. The gold oysters are also very flavorful and have a slightly cream texture. Service was also outstanding and quick. It was very crowded so going a little bit before they open or a reservation is recommended.

+3

Tigran Hambardzumyan

This café in Portofino has a cool vibe, especially with the water sometimes flooding in – no biggie, adds to the charm! The food and service are good, but some dishes are pricey. Still, overall, it's a nice spot to grab a bite by the sea.

We were there early, 11am so they gave us the brunch menu. Service was fast and friendly. food was good, not exceptional. Sitting outside right on the piazza makes up for any ills. Prices were a …

We were there early, 11am so they gave us the brunch menu. service was fast and friendly. Food was good, not exceptional. Sitting outside right on the piazza makes up for any ills. Prices were a li…

We were there early, 11am so they gave us the brunch menu. Service was fast and friendly. Food was good, not exceptional. sitting outside right on the piazza makes up for any ills. Prices were a li…

Nice lunch today on the front in Portofino. expensive, but worth it for the view and the focaccia was very good. Not as friendly as maybe we were expecting (having travelled across Italy) but it wa…

We stopped here for a drink and a break from the heat. The place was busy and the service was slow although friendly enough from our waiter.

It took a while to get served. The pizza was frozen, Subpar service, Italian cappuccino ( no comment), dirty tables. The coke was good.

It took a while to get served. The pizza was frozen, Subpar service, Italian cappuccino ( no comment), dirty tables. The coke was good.

It took a while to get served. The pizza was frozen, Subpar service, Italian cappuccino ( no comment), dirty tables. The coke was good.

It took a while to get served. The pizza was frozen, Subpar service, Italian cappuccino ( no comment), dirty tables. The coke was good.

SHOCKING TOURIST TRAP!! Absolute rip off, ordered an Aperol spritzer €18 ! But thought you know its in the moment type thing, but when it came it was the worst I’ve ever had in Italy, like it was str…

Giving it a 1 is generous rude surley staff spend your money elsewhere in Portofino. We ate elsewhere and were genuinely welcomed

Giving it a 1 is generous rude surley staff spend your money elsewhere in Portofino. We ate elsewhere and were genuinely welcomed

Giving it a 1 is generous rude surley staff spend your money elsewhere in Portofino. We ate elsewhere and were genuinely welcomed

At first it was fine them this very very rude waiter Zach was so rude to a young group of people and a 14 year old girl just trying to enjoy her drink and food the situation as that she wasn’t feel…

At first it was fine them this very very rude waiter Zach was so rude to a young group of people and a 14 year old girl just trying to enjoy her drink and food the situation as that she wasn’t feel…

Thaís restaurant is a trap for tourists! Extremely expensive: I asked a beer and the brought the beer and a plate with olives, salame and a few bread. I said that I had not requested the mentione…

Thaís restaurant is a trap for tourists! Extremely expensive: I asked a beer and the brought the beer and a plate with olives, salame and a few bread. I said that I had not requested the mentioned …

The worst possible service, Order was late - waiter was unbelievably rude when asked politely to follow up, Eventually turned out he forgot to place it with the kitchen. More rudeness, so we left. …

Ирина Петренко (Irys)

We reserved a table for 10 PM the day after our arrival. My son and I were looking forward to this dinner the whole day, because the restaurant is always fully booked and works only by reservation. We expected to enjoy both the view and the food. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed. First, we waited 25 minutes just for someone to take our order, and then about the same amount of time for the food to arrive. The waiter was friendly, but when the table was being prepared one of them (I don’t know if it was the same or another) moved my personal belongings around without asking me — which I find unacceptable. Then came the food. We ordered two portions for €40 each. What we received were very small portions: I was served just five prawns for €40 (I attach photos). I don’t mind paying such money, but there should be value in it. Half of what was on the plate was inedible parts that had to be thrown away. My son was served langoustines — they were already cut, but the only edible part was the tail. The claws were left untouched because no proper tools were provided. I asked for utensils, and they brought us crab crackers, which crushed the meat into pieces. No small forks or picks were given to help extract the meat from the claws, so we simply couldn’t eat it. In the end, we left hungry and very disappointed. I understand that Portofino is an expensive place, but if you charge such high prices, the service and food should match. Instead, we paid €120 and basically got nothing. For this money we could have eaten three full dinners at another restaurant, been satisfied, and even taken food home. Sorry, guys, but this is the minimum number of stars from me. If I ever come back to Portofino, I will not return to this place. This is just a warning for those planning to visit — be prepared for what you get.

Claude Abry

Unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience at Il Gemelli in Portofino. After months of trying to get a response for a group reservation, we finally received a confirmation only to be told a week later that they could no longer accommodate us. Wanting to still experience the restaurant, we decided to visit with a smaller group. From the moment we arrived, something felt off. The atmosphere was unwelcoming, and our waiter (a Brazilian gentleman) was cold, unengaged, and visibly uninterested in serving us. While the food itself was genuinely delicious, getting our orders through was an ongoing challenge. The most unpleasant part came during coffee service. My friend asked for an espresso and was ignored. After several attempts, the waiter finally replied in an extremely rude and unprofessional manner, saying: "You are not the only ones in this restaurant, so wait." This left us all shocked and uncomfortable. I approached one of the owners (one of the twin brothers) who was speaking with the local police. I politely said I needed to speak to him, but he too brushed me off and asked me to wait, without any concern for what we were trying to communicate. At that point, we decided to pay and leave. This experience reminded us that hospitality is about more than just a beautiful location. It’s about warmth, respect, and professionalism all of which were sadly missing. We will not be returning, and I sincerely hope the management reconsiders how they treat their guests.

Bruna Bandula

Had late lunch here on friday with my boyfriend. The lunch (at the time) was really nice, though nothing too special. We ordered the Cruditee di Mare antipasti and the fish of the day. We had to cancel our trip early on satudray because of severe food poisoning - probably the raw oyster. Since we didn’t eat anything else on Friday, it must have been caused by something in the restaurant. Seemingly an enjoyable expericence, however I recommend you avoid it unless you want to put your health at risk… PS saturday was my birthday