Portofino Restaurant is a family owned and operated restaurant that offers an authentic taste of Italy.Since 1980 we have been committed to excellence in food service.
Gino and Kiro are the first generation owners of the restaurant and they take their reputation seriously, continuing the rich tradition of quality.

Portofino is a family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience. We are proud to serve fresh, simple, delicious Italian food, complemented by a great glass of wine, served in a comfortable, home-like Italian setting where everyone is welcomed as family and friends. Our purpose is Hospitaliano!, our passion for 100% guest delight.

Italian Restaurant Portofino was opened in 1980 by Gino and his brother Kiro.For the past 30 years,Portofino Italian Cuisine has enjoyed the reputation of consistently being the best Italian restaurant in the Auckland area.We offer an atmosphere and experience that is surpassed only by the quality of the food. Portofino uses only the freshest ingredients. Additionally, we pride ourselves on our extensive inventory of wine and liqueurs for the most discriminating customers, and our staff is highly trained in the fine art of wine selection.Come join our long-standing family
of loyal customers and experience the finest in Italian cuisine.

They brought to Parnell, for the first time, Fine Italian Cuisine. Through the next three decades, Gino and his brother Kiro welcomed thousands and thousands of guests to their award-winning restaurant. Experience the traditional warmth and friendliness of a truly family orientated business.
Being Europeans and a family business, we are passionate about our food, our wine and your experience and we are committed to serving consistently good quality food and great service.Accentuating the Europeans passionate love of fresh and tasty food, there is a little bit of Italy in every Portofino meal.
Owners and brothers, Kiro and Gino source most of their ingredients straight from the markets every day, with other ingredients coming either locally from within NZ or directly from Europe. We want that authentic Italian touch combined with the wonderful products and produce you can only find in NZ.

We are committed to serving consistently good quality food and service and a wonderful dining experience to all our customers.

Portofino’s an Italian experience you won’t want to miss!

Buon Appetito!!!