Locanda Portofino Restaurant Review
1110 Montana Ave. (11th St.) 
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Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-394-2070 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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Lunch Mon.-Sat., Dinner nightlyFeatures
- Romantic setting
- Reservations suggested
- Outdoor dining
- Valet parking
- Dressy
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| The traditions of Northern and Southern Italy come together at this intimate, romantic eatery located behind a wrought iron gate on chic Montana Avenue. The dining room, a fusion of Old and New Worlds, is handsome and sophisticated, while some linen-draped tables spill out onto a terra cotta-tiled terrace. All the ingredients are high-quality, locally grown and organic whenever possible. Begin with sautéed mussels, clams or both in a tomato, olive oil, white wine broth; better yet, try the lightly fried sardines, before delving into spaghetti Portofino (with shrimp and capers in a light Cognac cream), risotto with creamy spinach and Gorgonzola, or a 14-ounce veal chop. You'll never be at a loss for a wine selection, as more than 600 different California and Italian wines are featured. |
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