Portofino

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Average Price
££££ - Under £30
Cuisines
Italian
Ambience
Fun, Quirky, Traditional, Unique
Food Occasions
All day dining
Special Features
Vegan options, Vegetarian options
Perfect for
Birthdays, Celebrations, Child friendly
Food Hygiene Rating

About

Hungry for Italian food in Newcastle? Portofino is a family-run Italian restaurant on Mosley Street, serving authentic dishes in grand surrounds. It’s housed inside a Victorian grade II-listed building and makes for a pretty staggering backdrop while you indulge in a carb-loaded line-up of pasta, risotto and pizza.

The dining room’s vast golden arches make for an opulent setting and are decorated with beautiful faience tiles which were produced by old firm ‘Burmantoffs Pottery’ from Leeds. The room’s magnificent ceiling lies in stark contrast to the dining area below, which is reminiscent of a traditional Italian trattoria. Think dinky square tables and menus written up on blackboards on the walls.

The food menu features every classic Italian dish you can think of, with a lengthy list of antipasti, pasta, pizza, risotto, meat and fish dishes. When it comes to the pasta, simply choose your shape (penne, tagliatelle, spaghetti or gluten-free) and your sauce, from carbonara to arrabiata. Or, choose from one of its ‘pasta fatta in casa’ dishes such as homemade linguine cooked with pancetta, asparagus, cherry tomatoes and olive oil. Alongside classic pizzas, lasagne and cannelloni, you can also find a range of grills, from chicken to steak, served with a sauce of your choice.

There is also a children's menu for kids up to 10 years old, which includes a half portion of pizza, pasta or breaded chicken with chips, followed by a scoop of ice cream. So, it’s a great place to bring the whole family along!

Portofino serves a happy hour throughout the week, as well as a dedicated vegan menu for plant-based eaters. Drinks revolve around an Italian wine list, although you can order a selection of beers, ciders, spirits, and cocktails if preferred.


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Is Portofino suitable for vegans?

Portofino offers a huge array of vegetarian dishes but very few vegan options

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Location

12A Mosley Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 1DE

0191 261 5512 0191 261 5512

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Opening Times

All day
Mon 12:00-00:00
Tue 12:00-00:00
Wed 12:00-00:00
Thu 12:00-00:00
Fri 12:00-00:00
Sat 12:00-00:00
Sun 12:00-21:00

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