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Portofino

14 Gill Street, New Plymouth 4601, New Zealand
(06) 757 8686
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Ranked #9 of 76 restaurants in New Plymouth
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Most recent review
- 9 May 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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78% Recommend
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New Plymouth, New Zealand
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Went to Portofino for a birthday dinner, all the meals were delicious and our wait staff friendly polite and efficient. Will definitely be returning for some of the other meals which also looked amazing.

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Dublin
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36 reviews 36 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Huge selection on the menu, dishes are big but very very tasty and the price is very reasonable. Venue quite small so can be a bit loud though, more ideal for a group of people rather than couples.

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New Plymouth, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

from the minute we walked in the welcome and service was superb the food exceptional and a great range of wines topped of by exemplerry service a fantastic night thank you to all the team that made it a great night

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New Plymouth, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

We had a reservations for 7.30pm, but went in around 7.15pm the hostess was happy to let us take our table early. Our waitress was very attentive and polite. We enjoy starters, which we shared. The mains were so yummy. We had byo, so this made it a very cheap night out. Great service and food.

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New Plymouth, New Zealand
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32 reviews 32 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

We ate at Portofino with another couple. We were both celebrating our wedding anniversaries. We were greeted in a friendly manner by the hostess. The table had been nicely set with a bottle of wine and chocolates from a family member sending best wishes. (Good thing about this restaurant it is BYO). The waitress provided excellent service and the food... More

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Cambridge, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

We discovered this restaurant as we walked past in search of another restaurant. Couldn't find it, so went back here as the smells and the fact that it was busy (a good sign) drew us in. Portofino did not disappoint. Our dishes were all wonderful and all the customers around us seem to have the same experience. Friendly staff and... More

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New plymouth
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17 reviews 17 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

great atmosphere , great food just superb cany understand why it is rated so low in NP , very freindly and professional staff , always and i mean always have a great experience here. Bellisimo !!!!!!!!!!

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New Plymouth, New Zealand
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9 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2012

We were part of a group who all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Because of the size of us we had to have the fixed menu as the kitchen couldn't guarantee to serve us all at the same time from the a la carte menu. This wasn't a problem as there was still a very good choice and the included breads and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012 via mobile

This restaurant used to be a favourite with consistently nice food, service and atmosphere.. But recent experience was very disappointing wrong order, no apology, meals and deserts very average.. Partner had finished main before my correct meal arrived , had to ask for water and wine however they were busy ! Recommend booking.

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Oakura
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18 reviews 18 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

We dined here , had a booking we arrived a few minutes before hand only to be told that someone arrived early and they gave our table to them, not sure why. we waited fo about 15 minutes which was okay, but then they cleared a table which was to small for us really. That was okay as well we... More

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