The first time my family and I ate here, the food and service was good. Although having been on several occasions since, I have found that the standard of both have drastically deteriorated. On my last, and most definitely final, experience at Portofino, my friend and I were left in the waiting area for 20 minutes without being offered a drink. When we were finally shown to our (wobbly) table our starters were brought to us and before I had finished eating, my plate was taken away as I was abruptly told that my main course was coming. I ordered a linguini dish and had to wait around as they had forgotten to bring me a spoon. The meals were tasteless and not once did a waiter/waitress come to our table to offer more drinks or ask if the meal was OK. Instead they proceeded to congregate in front of our table and squabble amounts themselves. We shall not eat here again. If you want a good Italian restaurant, go to Bosco or Sapori, they are both superb.
Portofino – Lytham