Portico Restaurant - Richmond

4.7

3387 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Good for special occasions

Italian inspired cuisine in a charming and beautiful country setting with outdoor dining all summer and a covered heated tent in the winter. Our stone terrace with large fireplace nestled between aromatic herb and flower gardens makes for a beautiful setting year around.

Upon booking, please select either an indoor or outdoor table. "Standard" refers to an indoor table. If an outdoor table is not listed, the patio may be booked at that time. Please call us directly if your preference is not listed.

Our tent is down for the summer! Tables on the patio are covered by umbrellas for protection from sun and in the case of rain. In the case of inclement weather, we will do our best to accommodate outdoor bookings indoors based on availability.

Take out from 4:30pm to 8:00pm daily and can be ordered by calling us at (804) 741-4800.

We are unable to accomadate parties of more than 6. We are unable to separate parties into multiple tables.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(804) 784-4800
Website
http://porticorichmond.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Paolo Randazzo
Private party facilities
Portico does not host private events.

Location
12506 River Road, Richmond, VA 23238
Neighborhood
Richmond
Cross street
River Road and Blair Road
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Garlic Baguette$8.95
Garlic, Olive Oil, Garden Herbs, Tomato, Basil
Caeser Salad$8.95
Romaine, Tomato, Artichokes, Shaved Parmigiano, Croutons
Wedge$8.95
Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Gorgonzola Dressing, Crisp Apple Wood Smoked Bacon
Portobello$11.95
Warm Portobello and Fresh Mozzarella Wrapped in Prosciutto
Caprese$12.95
Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmigiano
Fried Artichokes$13.95
Filled with Goat Cheese, Black Olives and Basil Sauce
Fried Calamari$14.50
Marinara, Lemon Cornichon Aioli
Portico Meatballs$13.95
Marinara, Basil, Parmigiano, Ricotta
Grilled Artichokes & Crab$14.95
Tomato, Lemon, Caper, Crostini
Soup of the Day
Seasonal
- Cup$4.95
- Bowl$6.95

Entrée Salads

Vegetarian$14.95
Mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Artichokes, Beets, Fresh Mozzarella, Pickled Vegetables, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Burger, Sandwiches, Pizzas

Burger and Fries*$15.95
Half-Pound; Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, French Fries
Pizza Margherita$15.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil, Oregano
Pizza Portico$17.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Garden Vegetables, Gorgonzola, Roasted Garlic, Garden Herbs
Pizza di Casa$17.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Artichokes, Red Peppers, Parmigiano
Pizza Rustica$19.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Mushrooms
Pizza Piccante$19.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Bacon, Spicy Grilled Pepperoncini

Pasta

Add a Garden Dinner Salad to any Pasta $5.50 or Caesar Dinner Salad $7.50

Penne a la Vodka$16.95
Pepperoncini infused Vodka Marinara, Cream
Penne al Pesto$16.95
Creamy Basil Pesto, Parmigiano
Baked Spaghetti$17.95
Meat Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella
Penne Bolognese$17.95
Traditional Braised Tomato Meat Sauce
Lasagna$20.95
Meat Sauce, Ricotta, Mozzarella
Gnocchi alla Norma$19.95
Potato Gnocchi, Eggplant, Capers, Shaved Parmigiano
Ravioli di Casa$19.95
Filled with Cheeses, Tomato Sauce and Basil

Seafood

Add a Garden Dinner Salad to any Pasta $5.50 or a Caesar Salad $7.50

Seafood Crepes$25.95
Filled with Shrimp, Crab, Scallops, Seafood Cream, Marinara
Salmon Roulade*$27.95
Seared, Brown Butter Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes, Lemon and Capers
Grilled Shrimp$27.95
Franco's Lobster Caper Cream Sauce, Crispy Prosciutto
Shrimp Scampi$28.95
Shrimp, white wine, garlic, fresh tomato, over spaghetti

Entrées

Add a Garden Dinner Salad to any Pasta $5.50 or a Caesar Dinner Salad $7.50. All Entrees Served with a Seasonal Vegetable and Starch

Eggplant Puttanesca$20.95
Tender Eggplant, Capers, Olives, Marinara, Melted Mozzarella
Rosemary Chicken$23.95
Sautéed Chicken Breast, Pancetta, Mushrooms, Roasted Shallot Pan Sauce
Lamb Risotto$25.95
Braised Leg of Lamb served over a Spinach Parmigiano Risotto
Veal Picata$27.95
Sautéed Scaloppini, Capers Shallots, White Wine Lemon Sauce
Petite New York*$29.95
12oz New York Strip Steak, Shallot Garlic Butter, French Fries

What 3,387 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Great for outdoor dining
Richmond
Best Ambiance
Richmond
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

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Portico Restaurant in Richmond offers a charming dining experience with "excellent food, service, and ambiance." Guests love the "outstanding" patio setting amidst beautiful gardens. The menu features creative, delicious dishes and generous portions. While brunch may need improvement, dinner is a highlight. Reservations are recommended for this "fabulous" local gem.

3,387 Reviews

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Kenneth
VIP
Richmond
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire experience was great. Drinks, meal, dessert were superb. We sat outside under the tent and it was beautiful and warm with the heaters and fireplace. Everyone was very helpful and nice. Will definitely be making this place a regular spot!
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Mary
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wine that I wanted was unavailable by the bottle, but one of the wine experts recommended a beautiful bottle of wine. Our table ordered two of them. Delicious! Our food was off the chart fabulous. Enjoyed every minute of the experience well taken care of! Highly recommended!
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Marilyn
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Portico never fails to deliver! Delicious food, good service, decent wine and a very good bar selection.
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Lori
Baltimore
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outdoor seating is very noisy and hard to hear your guests. Food and service was outstanding.
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Emily
VIP
Charleston
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Been here multiple times! This time they were out of few things, bummer! They brought the check out before even checking with us if we wanted dessert, felt rushed. We had 6:45 reservation for 4 people.
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Taylor
Richmond
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elias was an outstanding server! The food was delicious as always and the vibe is great. One of my favorite restaurants!!
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Barbara
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Portico and we loved every second. The food was amazing and very memorable. The price was fair for upscale dining and the experience made it worth every penny. The staff were great. Dessert was the best part! We will definitely be back.
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Will
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great food and the outdoor seating is amazing!
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Susan
VIP
Richmond
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service a wonderful menu. The food was deluxe, too. Thanks to the entire staff and chef!
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Dariana
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visiting Portico and it was amazing. Beautiful and cozy restaurant inside and out! They have valet parking which is a plus taking in account the weather right now. They’re really prepared for keeping you warmed although winter. Service was friendly and all the food was delicious!! I tried the golden glow cocktail (Non-alcoholic) and I LOVED IT! Chicken Caesar salad and fried artichoke are a must as an appetizers. My husband got the penne a la vodka I got the seafood crepes (both delicious). To finished, we tried the tiramisu which I personally not a big fan but this was really good. Definitely we’ll coming back in the future, highly recommended for special occasions!
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FAQs

Portico Restaurant - Richmond offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 784-4800.

Portico Restaurant - Richmond is rated 4.7 stars by 3387 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

12506 River Road, Richmond, VA 23238

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
River Road and Blair Road
Neighborhood
Richmond
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Paolo Randazzo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://porticorichmond.com/
Phone number
(804) 784-4800
Private party facilities
Portico does not host private events.

Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Seafood Crepe

Seafood Cannelloni

Fried Artichokes

Appetizers

Garlic Baguette$8.95

Caeser Salad$8.95

Wedge$8.95

Portobello$11.95

Caprese$12.95

Fried Artichokes$13.95

Fried Calamari$14.50

Portico Meatballs$13.95

Grilled Artichokes & Crab$14.95

Soup of the Day

Entrée Salads

Vegetarian$14.95

Burger, Sandwiches, Pizzas

Burger and Fries*$15.95

Pizza Margherita$15.95

Pizza Portico$17.95

Pizza di Casa$17.95

Pizza Rustica$19.95

Pizza Piccante$19.95

Pasta

Penne a la Vodka$16.95

Penne al Pesto$16.95

Baked Spaghetti$17.95

Penne Bolognese$17.95

Lasagna$20.95

Gnocchi alla Norma$19.95

Ravioli di Casa$19.95

Seafood

Seafood Crepes$25.95

Salmon Roulade*$27.95

Grilled Shrimp$27.95

Shrimp Scampi$28.95

Entrées

Eggplant Puttanesca$20.95

Rosemary Chicken$23.95

Lamb Risotto$25.95

Veal Picata$27.95

Petite New York*$29.95

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