Portofino Bistro Italiano

The place was really packed, very loud, and it seemed like we were literally sitting on top of our neighbors.

Our server was less helpful than a match at a forest fire and that, other the big, big (and pricey) wine list was one of the 'good' things about our visit. I won't waste more of your time listing the many reasons not to visit Portofino, but if you like good food and hate getting caught in nasty, overpriced tourist traps, don't eat here.

I don't normally write negative reviews about restaurants, but this place is an amalgam of all things bad in dining! Seriously, it was like neither the kitchen nor the wait staff gave a toss about the food, the service or the entire "dining" experience. Again: don't eat here.

Went here twice during a recent vacation to Quebec City. Their extensive (and delicious) menu is only matched by their MASSIVE wine list (four PAGES of Brunello di Montalcinos, for example!). While this restaurant is right on one of the main tourist streets, it was very obvious that it is a favorite of the locals (be ready to wait for a table). For us, though, it was the perfect passionate blend of food, wine, and friends. If we lived here, we would be back at least once a week!

Music was way too loud. Got into a disagreement with the owner about buying wine I didn't want. Because I wouldn't buy his wine he accused me of not being able to afford to eat in his restaurant. With so many good restaurants in Quebec city I will avoid this one in the future.