Portobello Country?

[crb60]

Hi all,

Saw an ADR available for arrival day and we had planned to be at Downtown Disney this evening. This restaurant seems to be overlooked. Has anyone had any great or not so great experiences here?

Love good Italian and seafood with some wine.

 

[crb60]

Good talk, people. I guess that settles that.

 

[Kristi113]

While I had never heard of this place, thank you for bringing it to my attention. The menu looks yummy. Did you read any of the 999 reviews that were posted about the restaurant?

 

[LATJLP]

Might want to read the Yelp reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/portobello-lake-buena-vista-2?sort_by=date_desc

 

[Sweeney1996]

We have a reservation there in August, have never been. Menu looks good. You can do a search and wade through reviews, most of them are pretty decent. We are looking forward to it.

 

[Kristi113]

Looked like very mixed reviews. Think I'll skip it. Please report back if you think it is good when you go.

 

[JimmyBean42]

I had a really great meal here. The atmosphere was nice and the food was good. In all fairness, I do enjoy Tony's very much as well and most people slam that also. But it's your standard Italian. It's not the best Italian you've ever had, but it's definitely not the worst or even average. I'd say give it a try just so you can rate it yourself.

 

[BalooFan]

I ate there a couple of years ago and loved the gnocchi.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

Going there in September for arrival night at DTD. I'll be sure to write one up with pics after the vaca.

 

[Uncleromulus]

IT's a very average Italian restaurant--

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Our Ratings of Portobello: (*rev 3/21/2015*)
. . . food price value: C
. . . food quality: B
. . . food quantity per serving: C
. . . food prep speed: B
. . . food selection: B
. . . seating quantity: C
. . . seating comfort: C
. . . eatery atmosphere: C
. . . eatery convenience: B
. . . staff friendliness: B
. . . staff attentiveness: B
. . . character interaction: n/a
Our Recopmmendations:
. . . appys:... Chef's Antipasti Platter
. . . entree:.. T-Bone Fiorentina, Grilled Pork Chop
. . . dessert:. Chocolate Ravioli
NOTE: Portobello is owned by the Levy Group, along with Fulton's and Wolfgang Puck's at
Disney. The Italian is surprisingly well above average for a WDW eatery. Good variety of
pasta, and a good choice of seafood and beef. I would skip the Chicken and the Osso Buco.
Like most of the Levy eateries, a little over priced for the quantity and quality. BUT, the
menu items are changing due to DDP. I recommend getting there before the DDP does
more damage like other used-to-great eateries.

 

[amandals2007]

never been...is it on the DDP??

 

[crb60]

Thanks, all!! I did read some Yelp reviews before, but they seemed a bit mixed too.