When you dine at an Italian restaurant, you go in expecting tradition. Portobella delivers that in spades. Opened by Victor Scarpulla in 1987, this place has a quarter-century of serving up awesome food under its belt, and locals are crazy about the pizza and pasta here.
South Florida isn’t really renowned as a pizza region, but the pies at Portobella are New York-style through and through, with a thin, crispy crust just solid enough to support an excellent sauce and your choice of toppings. Some favorite combinations from regular diners include the Caprese and the Portobella house special, but they’re all quite good. For entrees, the chicken parm is well-received, slathered in sauce and cheese. Pasta dishes also come highly recommended, with the linguine alla Vongole a favorite. Some complain that dinner prices can be a little steep, but you certainly get a lot of food for your money!
Located within the Boynton West shopping center, Portobella is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays.
Portobella
9770 S. Military Trail
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
(561) 738-5600
www.portobellaitalian.com
www.yelp.com/biz/porto-bella-italian-restaurant-and-pizza-boynton-beach
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