Portofino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

My only complaint about this restaurant is the damp smell upon entering - very strong and was a bad first impression for us. Otherwise, the service and food are fantastic. I would rank Portofino above any of the Italian restaurants in NMB. Quite a few choices for dinner, very flavorful and they have a wide assortment of desserts in a display case near the entrance.

Updated 11/11/23 - damp smell has not gone away although it was raining this morning. As before the food was fantastic, in fact the Grouper Ligure was amazingly good. Tiramisu was good but I think their other dessert choices are better as I wouldn't order it again.

Just AMAZING! My fiancé and I decided to go out to eat last minute and he came across Portofino’s. They exceeded my expectations. All pasta is made fresh in house and the taste shows. I got the Tortellini Soecial. So flavorful and yummy. The bartender, BJ was awesome! He never let us go without anything. Very attentive. 10/10 going back.

It had good curb appeal to draw you in. The menu was very limited and a little on the average side. I would have liked to have seen more than two specialty dishes. We got a side of risotto, which was fantastic, as was the meatball appetizer. The homemade tiramisu was heavenly! The atmosphere reminded me of an upscale seafood restaurant Tastefully done. They had an excellent wine list . It's slightly on the expensive side but well worth it. We will definitely go back!

Excellent experience dining at Portofino. We made a reservation and was promptly seated when we walked in. Our server, Cristian, came right over and filled our water glasses and introduced himself. He also brought us warm fresh bread and seasoned olive oil, which were delicious. We ordered an Alfredo pasta and the chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Both entrees each came with a house salad or soup. The salads were a good starter. When the entrees came, we agreed that the Alfredo was phenomenal. The chicken parmigiana was fine, although we noted that the chicken was slightly overdone (possibly because it was thin), so the chicken was a bit rough. It was well seasoned though. Service was excellent and Cristian was attentive and friendly. Overall, we would definitely look to come back again, but may try something different other than the chicken parmigiana.

I was in town for a work trip when I stumbled upon Portofino Italian Kitchen, and let me tell you, it was an absolute gem! This place has hands down the most delicious Italian cuisine I've ever had in my life. From the moment I walked in, the whole experience was simply delightful - the service was top-notch, the drinks were fantastic, and the food was out of this world.

The signature lasagna was so flavorful, leaving me wanting more. And you know what? The food was so amazing that I couldn't resist coming back the very next day to taste it all over again. To my delight, the consistency in both the service and food quality was spot-on.

What made my visit even more special was the chance to meet the owner and his lovely wife. They treated me like family, showing me genuine hospitality. Trust me, this is the absolute best spot for authentic Italian cuisine in Myrtle Beach. It's an experience you don't want to miss out on. I'm already counting down the days until my next visit, eager to try their other delectable dishes!