The food was pretty good, albeit this restaurant has definitely changed in the last few years. Before Covid, it was a high-end place with dishes that made me say "omg, you gotta try this!" but now, I'd say they're pretty good. The service at first wasn't great and we felt neglected when we first got there but the staff we're also super busy. Once we ordered our appetizers (which were delicious), the service immediately picked up to 5 stars. I'd recommend going there but don't expect the same Portobello that it used to be. They must have a new chef or owner. The staff were very pleasant and real, so I definitely give them credit for that!
Nov 2025
Portobello is our go-to restaurant in Burnaby for special occasions. This time it was to celebrate our anniversary. The owners make it extra special by noting the occasion with their well wishes on our dessert and an extra 'amuse bouche' dessert bite and celebratory tipple. They don't have to do these things, but they do and it makes the evening extra special on top of the great Italian food served in an upscale atmosphere. Looking forward to coming back soon.
Oct 2025
Beautiful location. I love the ambiance. My husband and I were celebrating our dating anniversary. There were two large groups and we still had a choice of tables. Ther service was amazing and the food was good. I would highly recommend the mussles to start and the risotto di mare.
The food was pretty good, albeit this restaurant has definitely changed in the last few years. Before Covid, it was a high-end place with dishes that made me say "omg, you gotta try this!" but now, I'd say they're pretty good. The service at first wasn't great and we felt neglected when we first got there but the staff we're also super busy. Once we ordered our appetizers (which were delicious), the service immediately picked up to 5 stars. I'd recommend going there but don't expect the same Portobello that it used to be. They must have a new chef or owner. The staff were very pleasant and real, so I definitely give them credit for that!
Portobello is our go-to restaurant in Burnaby for special occasions. This time it was to celebrate our anniversary. The owners make it extra special by noting the occasion with their well wishes on our dessert and an extra 'amuse bouche' dessert bite and celebratory tipple. They don't have to do these things, but they do and it makes the evening extra special on top of the great Italian food served in an upscale atmosphere. Looking forward to coming back soon.
Beautiful location. I love the ambiance. My husband and I were celebrating our dating anniversary. There were two large groups and we still had a choice of tables. Ther service was amazing and the food was good. I would highly recommend the mussles to start and the risotto di mare.