Portbello's good/bad comments needed

[mssparrrow]

Hi,

Just Reserved for Lunch for November trip. I need reviews. Good & the bad

[dvcconvert]

honestly--I've never been there -- I'd like to hear reviews too! :)

What I have heard ( 2nd to 4th hand ) is positive.

[pouncingpluto]

We've eaten there twice. We enjoyed the first time very much, but the more recent time was just ok. My dish was so salty I got tired of it pretty quickly.

[mushu]

We have eaten there a number of times with family of ten and we have always love it there. The Sangria is outstanding.

[Niki]

Food has always been good there. Ask to sit outside. It is a nice place to people watch. In November, you will also get a good breeze. Don't be afraid to ask for something a little different than what is on the menu. DH always mixes and matches the pasta and sauce. Once he even was able to exchange shrimp for scallops. The chef was happy to oblige. So, if you see a yummy combination in your brain, but not on the menu, just ask. If the kitchen has the ingredients already, my experience is that they are more than happy to put together your own personal concoction.

[KNWVIKING]

Oops... I was reading Port but thinking Fultons.

Never been to Port. Curious also.

[lenshanem]

I've had dinner there before. Food was good, but nothing special stuck out. We probably won't be back. Just seemed like a restaurant we would go eat at near home, but it just cost more.

[CRSNDSNY]

We've been considering eating here, too, but don't know anyone who has. I looked at the menu and there isn't anything vegetarian for Amelia or me. Even the pasta sauce is meat. :(

[Niki]

Don't be afraid to ask for the chef to fix you up something vegetarian. In 1999, I went with a veggie friend, who had the same menu problem as you. She talked to the waiter, told him the issue, and he asked the chef. She was made a really yummy rigatoni with tomato sauce made with some kind of squash. DH has also asked for combinations not on the menu and the staff has been really accomodating. If you are concerned, call ahead of time and ask if the chef will accomodate you, too.

[CRSNDSNY]

That sounds good Niki! I'll keep that in mind.

[button]

Been there a few times, very pleasant and good value. Menu is quite limited though, but their Garlic Bread makes up for that!!

[JACStangler]

Hi: last time we went was 2006. Rotten experience. Very noisy and
overpriced. There were four of us and the orders were screwed up. One of
the party ordered corn on the cob and you would not believe the tiny end piece they gave him. It was a joke the whole night. The lady next to us was bombed and a slob. She was filinging her hair all over and scratching. It was discusting. The best of all came at the end. We had asked for separate bills at the beginning. When the bill came it was all together. When
we informed the waitress we had wanted separate bills she took the bill and
tour it in half. Again we were shocked. Would I go back? not for a few years
and then only maybe.

John

[tomar@ssr]

Years ago the Restaurant was much much better than it is today....we used to make it a "Must Do" each trip....The food was great then...from the garlic bulb and bread..,.to the Calamari...to the freat entrees....
The year that we bought Saratoga....we went for Dinner there again....and honestly....we won`t be returning any time soon:jleave:
The service was terrible....not to mention the food...very spicey and not fresh at all:(
I don`t know if the restaurant changed hands (its not Disney owned)...or what...but..it has lost something in the changeover...that for sure....
Of course...this is just my oppinion....I have found that when asking about a certain restaurant in Disney...it`s better to experience it first hand...and make my own judgement call ....
good luck with your dining decisions !!;)

[CptJacksPrincess]

Hi,

Gosh this thread is old! Thanks for all the opinions!!

[shamrock6]

We and have been there three times The first time it was kind of late and it was very busy and very cold inside.The food was good So the second time it was a little earlier and much better with the kids and all, yet still very chilly inside. The third time we went for lunch and the kids wanted chicken parm which wasn't on the menu and we asked and the chef made it for them. This time we brought sweaters. Overall the food is always very good.:jumpingbe