Dollar bills have been mysteriously tacked to the ceiling. You might wonder why. Though there are many mysteries at Portofino Pizzeria, you know the pizza is going to be good the minute you walk in and get a whiff of roasted garlic and notice that the restaurant is crowded. Pizza by the slice is also an option. The atmosphere is very casual.
Diners grab their own menus, napkins, and silverware as they walk in.
This is the kind of place where you will feel comfortable after biking all day around the island. The walls are hand-painted in pastel colors of Portofino, the Italian coastal town and inspiration for the restaurant s name. Like Portofino, the town, Portofino the restaurant offers its own view of the water from the outdoor patio. The pizza is hearty and flavorful. Even a small pizza is filling with toppings so thick.