📍 33 Customhouse Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
📍 Address: 33 Customhouse Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
📞 Phone: +64 4 499 5060
🌐 Website: wellingtonportofino.co.nz
Place and atmosphere were superb. Food was ok, not the best that we've had. Staff were friendly, which made the overall experience pleasant.
A Beautiful Place to Be Forgotten Portofino Wellington is a place where ambiance speaks louder than service—and unfortunately, the silence from the staff is deafening. We arrived with hopes of a leisurely dinner, beginning with drinks and entrées, intending to explore the menu further as the evening unfolded. But before we could even finish contemplating the mains, the menus were whisked away, as if our curiosity had overstayed its welcome. One could almost admire the efficiency—if only it came with a touch of courtesy. My water glass, meanwhile, sat empty like an abandoned well in a forgotten garden. Servers passed by like drifting clouds, delivering plates but not presence. It wasn’t until I asked, somewhat reluctantly, that my glass was finally acknowledged and filled. The act felt less like hospitality and more like charity. As for the food—it tried, I think. It wore the appearance of sophistication, but little of the soul. Not bad, not brilliant, just… present. In the end, Portofino gave me not a meal, but a metaphor: a restaurant where the lights are warm, the space inviting, but the experience? Hollow, like a beautifully wrapped box with very little inside.
The restaurant was beautiful, next by the water. We went for a dinner with my team and ordered a main and a dessert. I got a spaghetti Marinara as my main, sadly the spaghetti was a bit overcooked not al dente. The last didn’t seem to be homemade. The seafood was kind of just those frozen ones, wasn’t rubbery but wasn’t nicely seasoned.
Overall, extremely impressed! Friendly and efficient service (on a very busy Mother’s Day), the wait was not too long for the food, and they accommodated us even though we were walk-in’s. Food was really tasty as well - pizza was delicious, and the fettuccine con pollo - I would go back for. The marinara was good, but had more mussels than any other seafood. This overpowered the dish, hence the loss of one star. Beautiful views and an ambience that works with young and old.
Lovely place on the waterfront, lovely atmosphere too. Service was mixed due to customers coming in after our table and getting their food first, otherwise great food at a decent price.
We went the food was some what average I had spaghetti Bolognese and penne arrabbiata all just Panna cotta just set and sandy the cake was really rich Don't think we go back But up to you
So delighted to have a meal at this restaurant. Staff very friendly, great services , very attentive Loved my meal & others with me also enjoyed their meal Very responsible prices for the views we experienced Love to return
Lovely Italian restaurant by the Wellington Bay. I had a working lunch here with some colleagues and we did enjoy great food and drinks. I tried the risotto and I love it. We also tried pizza, calamari, the bread, and gelato. The service is fast and the staff is friendly. It has beautiful view for sure. Parking can be a bit challenging.
Portofino Restaurant Wellington is located at 33 Customhouse Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
You can contact Portofino Restaurant Wellington at +64 4 499 5060
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