Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Name: Portico Restaurant - Richmond
Address: 12506 River Road, Richmond, VA, United States, 23238
Telephone: (804) 784-4800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3374 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 36 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Good for special occasions

Italian inspired cuisine in a charming and beautiful country setting with outdoor dining all summer and a covered heated tent in the winter. Our stone terrace with large fireplace nestled between aromatic herb and flower gardens makes for a beautiful setting year around.

Upon booking, please select either an indoor or outdoor table. "Standard" refers to an indoor table. If an outdoor table is not listed, the patio may be booked at that time. Please call us directly if your preference is not listed.

Our tent is down for the summer! Tables on the patio are covered by umbrellas for protection from sun and in the case of rain. In the case of inclement weather, we will do our best to accommodate outdoor bookings indoors based on availability.

Take out from 4:30pm to 8:00pm daily and can be ordered by calling us at (804) 741-4800.

We are unable to accomadate parties of more than 6. We are unable to separate parties into multiple tables.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(804) 784-4800
Website
http://porticorichmond.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Paolo Randazzo
Private party facilities
Portico does not host private events.

Location
12506 River Road, Richmond, VA 23238
Area
Richmond
Cross Street
River Road and Blair Road
Parking details
Private Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Garlic BaguetteUSD 8.95
Garlic, Olive Oil, Garden Herbs, Tomato, Basil
Caeser SaladUSD 8.95
Romaine, Tomato, Artichokes, Shaved Parmigiano, Croutons
WedgeUSD 8.95
Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Gorgonzola Dressing, Crisp Apple Wood Smoked Bacon
PortobelloUSD 11.95
Warm Portobello and Fresh Mozzarella Wrapped in Prosciutto
CapreseUSD 12.95
Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmigiano
Fried ArtichokesUSD 13.95
Filled with Goat Cheese, Black Olives and Basil Sauce
Fried CalamariUSD 14.50
Marinara, Lemon Cornichon Aioli
Portico MeatballsUSD 13.95
Marinara, Basil, Parmigiano, Ricotta
Grilled Artichokes & CrabUSD 14.95
Tomato, Lemon, Caper, Crostini
Soup of the Day
Seasonal
- CupUSD 4.95
- BowlUSD 6.95

Entrée Salads

VegetarianUSD 14.95
Mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Artichokes, Beets, Fresh Mozzarella, Pickled Vegetables, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Burger, Sandwiches, Pizzas

Burger and Fries*USD 15.95
Half-Pound; Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, French Fries
Pizza MargheritaUSD 15.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil, Oregano
Pizza PorticoUSD 17.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Garden Vegetables, Gorgonzola, Roasted Garlic, Garden Herbs
Pizza di CasaUSD 17.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Artichokes, Red Peppers, Parmigiano
Pizza RusticaUSD 19.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Mushrooms
Pizza PiccanteUSD 19.95
Tomato, Mozzarella, Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Bacon, Spicy Grilled Pepperoncini

Pasta

Add a Garden Dinner Salad to any Pasta $5.50 or Caesar Dinner Salad $7.50

Penne a la VodkaUSD 16.95
Pepperoncini infused Vodka Marinara, Cream
Penne al PestoUSD 16.95
Creamy Basil Pesto, Parmigiano
Baked SpaghettiUSD 17.95
Meat Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella
Penne BologneseUSD 17.95
Traditional Braised Tomato Meat Sauce
LasagnaUSD 20.95
Meat Sauce, Ricotta, Mozzarella
Gnocchi alla NormaUSD 19.95
Potato Gnocchi, Eggplant, Capers, Shaved Parmigiano
Ravioli di CasaUSD 19.95
Filled with Cheeses, Tomato Sauce and Basil

Seafood

Add a Garden Dinner Salad to any Pasta $5.50 or a Caesar Salad $7.50

Seafood CrepesUSD 25.95
Filled with Shrimp, Crab, Scallops, Seafood Cream, Marinara
Salmon Roulade*USD 27.95
Seared, Brown Butter Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes, Lemon and Capers
Grilled ShrimpUSD 27.95
Franco's Lobster Caper Cream Sauce, Crispy Prosciutto
Shrimp ScampiUSD 28.95
Shrimp, white wine, garlic, fresh tomato, over spaghetti

Entrées

Add a Garden Dinner Salad to any Pasta $5.50 or a Caesar Dinner Salad $7.50. All Entrees Served with a Seasonal Vegetable and Starch

Eggplant PuttanescaUSD 20.95
Tender Eggplant, Capers, Olives, Marinara, Melted Mozzarella
Rosemary ChickenUSD 23.95
Sautéed Chicken Breast, Pancetta, Mushrooms, Roasted Shallot Pan Sauce
Lamb RisottoUSD 25.95
Braised Leg of Lamb served over a Spinach Parmigiano Risotto
Veal PicataUSD 27.95
Sautéed Scaloppini, Capers Shallots, White Wine Lemon Sauce
Petite New York*USD 29.95
12oz New York Strip Steak, Shallot Garlic Butter, French Fries

What 3,374 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Great for outdoor dining
Richmond
Best Ambience
Richmond
Great for outdoor dining
Richmond
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Portico Restaurant in Richmond is a delightful "hidden gem" known for its "outstanding" food and "amazing" service. Diners rave about the NY Strip Steak, lasagna, and seafood specials. The outdoor patio offers a "beautiful" dining experience complemented by lush gardens. Consistent praise for the "friendly," "attentive" staff ensures Portico remains a favorite for many.

3,374 Reviews

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Susan
Naples
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First place to ever charge me $2.50 for 3 stuffed olives in my drink especially when I just asked for 1.
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Mary Jean
Richmond
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Porticos continues to be one of our favorite places for dinner, brunch and lunch. It never disappoints. Great food. Billy, our server, was terrific. Professional, personable, efficient. Another lovely evening!
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Robert
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent unique food, well presented, fantastic Bar, wonderful outside fire pit. A perfect night.
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Cindy
Richmond
110 reviews
vip
2.0
110 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The seafood pasta was such a disappointment. Hardly any seafood in the dish at all. The man sitting next to us had ordered the same thing and that was his complaint as well. Never ordering that again. What a waste of money, and we had 2 orders at our table. Get the chef to actually add some seafood or change the description.
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Robert
Richmond
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Although weather was not very good - with fireplace and outdoor heaters turned out very cozy - cocktails were on spot - meal was very good
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Ujwala
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have a lovely private birthday celebration. We sat on patio and the ambience was very nice.
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Rachel
Richmond
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My sister in law and I ordered the breakfast with 2 eggs, bacon, potatoes and fruit.m. Gave the bread to my husband since they didn’t have gf bread. He ordered the shrimp and grits. Everything was delicious! Bellinis and bloody Marys were great too, .
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V
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our service by Billy was excellent. The food was delicious, and our party of 6 will return very soon for another positive experience.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, amazing food - ambience was lovely sitting outside, even on a mid-November evening. The heaters made it nice even though it was chilly outside!
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Reginald
Richmond
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outside with a roaring Fire and warmers made it comfortable and the lights magical. We were celebrating our friends 70th birthday and it was fantastic!
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FAQs

Portico Restaurant - Richmond offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 784-4800.

Portico Restaurant - Richmond is rated 4.7 stars by 3374 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

30 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Portico Restaurant - Richmond

12506 River Road, Richmond, VA 23238

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
River Road and Blair Road
Area
Richmond
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Paolo Randazzo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://porticorichmond.com/
Phone number
(804) 784-4800
Private party facilities
Portico does not host private events.

Portico Restaurant - Richmond

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Seafood Crepe

Seafood Cannelloni

Fried Artichokes

Appetizers

Garlic BaguetteUSD 8.95

Caeser SaladUSD 8.95

WedgeUSD 8.95

PortobelloUSD 11.95

CapreseUSD 12.95

Fried ArtichokesUSD 13.95

Fried CalamariUSD 14.50

Portico MeatballsUSD 13.95

Grilled Artichokes & CrabUSD 14.95

Soup of the Day

Entrée Salads

VegetarianUSD 14.95

Burger, Sandwiches, Pizzas

Burger and Fries*USD 15.95

Pizza MargheritaUSD 15.95

Pizza PorticoUSD 17.95

Pizza di CasaUSD 17.95

Pizza RusticaUSD 19.95

Pizza PiccanteUSD 19.95

Pasta

Penne a la VodkaUSD 16.95

Penne al PestoUSD 16.95

Baked SpaghettiUSD 17.95

Penne BologneseUSD 17.95

LasagnaUSD 20.95

Gnocchi alla NormaUSD 19.95

Ravioli di CasaUSD 19.95

Seafood

Seafood CrepesUSD 25.95

Salmon Roulade*USD 27.95

Grilled ShrimpUSD 27.95

Shrimp ScampiUSD 28.95

Entrées

Eggplant PuttanescaUSD 20.95

Rosemary ChickenUSD 23.95

Lamb RisottoUSD 25.95

Veal PicataUSD 27.95

Petite New York*USD 29.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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