Lake Wylie Dining: Portofino's

I love birthdays!  Not just mine, but anyone's when it is an excuse to eat out.  So for my son's 18th birthday, he requested Portofino's, in Ayrsley.  He'd been before, with friends, but this was our first venture to Portofino's as a family.  Great choice for Lake Wylie dining in the Ayrsley area.

My son commented that the portions were a bit small, so we ordered an appetizer of calamari, which was fantastic.  I chose Portofino's Veal Picatta as my entree, a rare splurge that has always been one of my favorites.  My tomato hating husband chose Tortellini Gorgonzala (no tomatoes there), and my son went for the Portofino's Chicken Alfredo.

When the entrees arrived, it was evident that the "small portion" comment came not from a normal person, but from a male teenager who can easily consume 6000 calories at a single meal.  As it turned out, we ALL took home "doggy bags" and had enough for a complete lunch the next day.

The food was good, service friendly, and prices reasonable.  This Lake Wylie restaurant's atmosphere caters more towards family dining (booths!) than romance, which makes it a fine choice for a casual night out.  I'd like to try the pizza; it looked tasty!

It's a place I'd recommend if you're in the Ayrsley area already.  Worth a 40 minute drive?  Not particularly.  I'd rate Portofino's in Ayrsley low on the "WOW!" scale for Lake Wylie dining options, but a solid choice if you're in the neighborhood.

 

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