About Portofino’s Italian Restaurant & Pizza
The Retired & Disabled Police of America (RDPOA) is a fraternal organization formed in October, 1990 and incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia as a non-profit corporation, and is managed by a Board of Directors consisting of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Director.
Only ever heard good things about this place and decided to try it for myself. I was pleasantly surprised with the overall experience. The servers were friendly, the atmosphere was good, the food was delicious and the homemade bread was amazing! I had the Veal Parmigiana which the portion size was plenty and delicious. Definitely will be back to try more food options and get some more of that bread.
We had such a wonderful experience at this Italian restaurant. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a warm, inviting atmosphere—complete with a beautiful fireplace that made the entire space feel cozy and elegant. The food truly exceeded our expectations. The Alfredo sauce was rich and flavorful, the garlic bread was absolutely phenomenal, and the lasagna was perfectly prepared and incredibly delicious. Every dish we tried left us impressed. The bar area at the entrance is tasteful and classy, offering a wide variety of drink options to suit any preference. It’s a lovely touch that adds to the overall experience. With plenty of parking and very reasonable prices, this restaurant offers exceptional value along with outstanding quality. Everyone in our group was genuinely impressed, and we’re already looking forward to our next visit.
We have been to this lovely little restaurant many times. It never disappoints. This time we went, three generations, for a family meal. It was just as always. Treated so well by staff. The food was simply and delicious. Always gracious and kind to us. The atmosphere, staff, and food is always the Best. I cannot recommend enough, get the House Tomato Vinaigrette dressing. A refreshing surprise.
This is the second time my husband and I have eaten at Portofino’s. It was pretty busy when we got there, but the food was delicious and quick. Our waitress seemed rushed/irritated at questions we had. Overall, we will be back. We got the salmon piccata, shrimp fettuccine alfredo, veal piccata, and sausage & peppers.
I can't believe I am just now finding Portofino's! An amazing combination of home style Italian food meets fine dining. The pricing was on point, and the portions were very generous. Our waitress seemed to have telepathic powers as she was always showing up at the perfect time, and management check ins didn't just happen at the end of the meals. Amazingly the food came out perfectly timed. The ambiance was absolutely perfect. Started the meals with amazing garlic knots while we awaited our appetizer. The bread was light and fluffy, and could stand alone or pair perfectly with either a marinara or an oil bread dip. Then arrived the Frito Mix made up of fried calamari, fried shrimp, and mozzarella sticks. The breading was light and flavorful the complimented each filling perfectly. Even my partner, who actively voices her dislike for calamari, loved the calamari. The. Arrived the main course, we ordered the pasta combo and lobster ravioli respectively so we could eat off each other's plates as we did not know which to choose. I won't be able to do them justice with words on a screen so I recommend just going there immediately and having them to experience them. Needless to say we were more than satisfied with not just the flavor but portions. We had to stop ourselves from continuing to eat as we wanted to try their delicious looking desserts. I had the tiramasu and she had the cannoli. I paired my tiramasu with the coffee (they did not have espresso, the only possible thing that could have made this amazing dining experience better) and they complimented each other so well that I had to take moments in between to savor it. The cannot was so good that I did not get a chance to try more than the filling which was delicious. All of this for under $80.00. Portofino's just became our go to restraunt for comfort or when we have company in town. It was a perfect dining experience.