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Cafe Portofino


3.5 of 5 stars 22 ratings  |  Write a review
  • 970 Rivers St, Boone, NC 28607
  • 828 264 7772

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1 of 5 stars
Spruce Pine, NC
22 Nov 2009

Our food was delivered with shards of a broken dish in it. We pointed the problem out to our waitress and were brought another serving. The second dish had the same problem. When we again told the server of the problem, the propriator came out and very rudly accused us of putting it there! Later, it was discovered by an... more

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4 of 5 stars
McMurray, PA
27 Jun 2009

Party of 6, we called ahead and were seated right away on a Friday evening. Waitress (Erica) very friendly and good and attentive. Food: "Legendary" spaghetti was indeed very good, good meatballs and sauce. Chicken Parm just OK, kind of tough, good sauce. Santa Margharita pasta (w/ pesto and spinach and grilled tomatoes) was missing parmesan and/or salt in the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Florida
19 May 2009

We were in town on vacation and this little gem was recommended to us by a Boone local whom we had met. The entrees we had were phenomenal!! The server suggested the house specialty, spiced sirloin and it truly was one if the best dishes I had ever had! We also had a delicious appetizer to start off the meal,... more

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5 of 5 stars
JAS13FL
11 May 2009

I have to say that this is one of the best restaurants in Boone and Blowing Rock area. The pasta is addicting. The appetizers were phenomenal. I highly recommend anyone that hasn't tried this restaurant to experience it. The atmosphere is great and the service was outstanding. The wine list is one of the best in town. If I lived... more

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3 of 5 stars
Troy, OH
18 Feb 2009

We have been going to this restaurant for 6 years since we moved to Boone. Recently the portions have been decreased signifcantly and the prices were increased. This has been very disappointing for us!! The past several months the food has been very inconsistent. However, the appetizers are still great. If we go back... I will be getting an appetizer... more

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4 of 5 stars
Durham, NC
14 Oct 2008
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I am always looking for a restaurant that is locally owned, unusual and has delicious food. The atmosphere at this locally owned restaurant, located at the northwestern edge of Appalachian State University, is a mix of many styles. It is rather eclectic with one table made from a big slab of rock, while the bar is patterned after a beach... more

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3 of 5 stars
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14 Dec 2007

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
18 Nov 2007

Great quality food at a reasonable price for college budgets. Decent bar scene too. Avoid it like the plague on gamedays though. more

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5 of 5 stars
Spring Hill, Tennessee
17 Apr 2007
4
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On an early spring vacation to Boone, NC my wife and I selected Café Portofino (near the Appalachian State Univ campus) on Rivers St as our dinner destination one evening. Ever on the lookout for something unusual, comfortable and of course for delicious food, we truly believe we found the right spot on this night. As the school was out... more

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Cafe Portofino Address

970 Rivers St, Boone, NC 28607
Tel: 828 264 7772
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.