Restaurant Spotlight: Portofino Ristorante
Posted by Justin Havre on Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 at 9:14am.
Portofino Ristorante has been open in Cochrane for about 10 years. This is an Italian restaurant and one of the top choices in the area for an excellent Italian meal. The comfortable atmosphere is perfect for both family dining and romantic dates.
The Menu
This restaurant has three specific menus: Lunch, Dinner and Dessert. Each is a bit different and provides a great selection of Italian choices.
The lunch menu includes:
- Bruschetta
- Calamari Arabiata
- Cannelloni
- Linguini Bescatore
- Spaghetti
- Salmon
- Grilled Beef Fillet
- Chicken Parmigiana
- Veal Picatta
- And More!
There are also daily specials for lunch.
The dinner menu includes:
- Mussels Calabrese
- Escargots della Casa
- Minestrone Soup
- Seafood Soup
- Baked Lasagna
- Potato gnocchi
- Tortellini
- Risotto Rustica
- Chicken Lemon Garlic
- Grilled Lamb Rack
- Sea Bass
- And Much More!
There are always great specials for dinner, as well.
The dessert menu includes:
- Tiramisu
- Spumoni
- Chocolate Mousse Cake
- Zabaglione
- Italian Gelato
- And More!
Some of the desserts have featured flavors, which change with each season.
Along with the great food menu, this restaurant includes an extensive wine selection.
Portofino Italian Ristorante is known in the local area as one of the top choices for Italian cuisine. It's a great place for a romantic date and the ambiance makes it perfect for all types of occasions. You can enjoy holding your event here, celebrating a birthday or just coming out for a good dinner.
Location and Hours
The restaurant is located at 205 1 Street East in Cochrane. It's easy to find and provides a convenient location for residents within the area.
Portofino is open from 11am to 2pm and 5pm to close, Tuesday through Friday. They are also open from 5pm to close on Saturday and Sunday for dinner. The restaurant is closed on Mondays.
If you want to dine at Portofino, reservations are recommended. It's a very popular spot and some nights it can be hard to get in without a reservation.