Le Portofino sur Bar-Le-Duc

We had to force ourselves into this restaurant, whose storefront and interior are dilapidated. The menu in the window is moldy... The siding is crumbling, the awnings and blinds are faded, and the whole place reeks of neglect. We wondered if the food was anything like the exterior... Since all the restaurants in Bar-le-Duc were full and we weren't from the area, we didn't really have a choice, and that's the only reason we braved our apprehensions (and a local who reassured us that the food was good). Indeed, the pizzas were very good, the crust perfectly thin, the toppings flavorful, and the sauce aromatic. Our waitress was very welcoming and friendly, and the waiter behind the counter, who took our payment, was very pleasant. The wine was quite decent, and the bill was very reasonable. In short, don't judge a book by its cover; this restaurant is worth a visit. I hope he can carry out the renovations he deserves.

Excellent food. Fast service. Top staff, very helpful and very cheerful. 👍

The food is good and the atmosphere is nice. The service is good, although some servers occasionally make small, unhelpful remarks—we are still customers, after all (even if the customer isn't always king). Reservations are highly recommended, if not essential.

Always so good and welcoming. The veal in creamy mushroom sauce with linguine was excellent. For me, it just needed a little more sauce on the pasta. Otherwise, keep up the good work!

A very pleasant evening. Professional service, the meat was overcooked, but the desserts were complimentary. Bravo! 👍🏼😁 That's quite rare, and we hadn't even asked for anything. I recommend it; apart from that, everything was perfect. See you very soon!

I just ate there with my students: it was delicious and quick; the staff (René) were very friendly and ready to meet our every need. Go there!!

We came as a family on Saturday, January 31, 2025, at noon. We had an unpleasant encounter with a young waiter upstairs, who was almost insulting. We will not be returning.

Pleasant, friendly, and good food.

I've never been disappointed by this restaurant; the food is very good and the value for money is excellent! I highly recommend it.