Portofino Restaurant & Events

Portofino Restaurant & Events is an Italian restaurant in Utica, set along the Erie Canal. It describes itself as an exquisite taste of Italy in the city, offering fine dining and cocktails in a polished setting that suits a special night out, a celebration or a business dinner.

The restaurant also hosts events, which makes it a pick for celebrations, rehearsal dinners and business gatherings. Utica has a deep Italian-American food tradition, and Portofino brings an upscale approach to it. It is a member of the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce.

What to Know

• The restaurant sits on the Erie Canal in Utica.
• Fine dining and cocktails are part of the experience.
• Events are part of the business, as the name says.
• Oneida County Tourism features it for visitors to the city.