Il Porto - Frederick

The restaurant has a very comfortable vibe to it, service was great. The food was good, but not great lacked some seasoning to the dish. I ordered a fettuccine Alfredo and was suggested to have add-ons to my meal including shrimp, and chicken. Unbeknownst to each charge for an add-on being 3.50. I was also asked if I would like normal water or sparkling. I asked for sparkling and was charged 6.50. I was confused as to how my total had come to 33.50 and it was a singular person dining, and I hadn't even tipped! Overall was an alright experience nothing too special, would prefer to go to another restaurant based on this price range.

Absolutely delicious! I got the chicken piccata and got it with fettuccine Alfredo and it was great! Super flavorful. Don't skimp on the garlic bread, some of the best I've had. Pasta tasted fresh as well! Will definitely be returning.

Food was good my only downside if there is one is that it was not busy, and I felt like the wait staff were staring at us while we ate. Would that hinder me from going back? No, it wouldn't, however I would prepare anyone else in my party that this may happen.

My first time. The flounder was perfection, and I enjoyed the crab bisque. Bartender, Frank, made a fabulous cinnamon toast martini!!

Afternoon lunch. We were greeted and seated right away. We got sautéed spinach, stuffed manicotti, baked ziti, red bell peppers and white beans (fagioli bianchi. The baked ziti was not baked in the sauce. It was tossed in tasty and slightly acidic tomato sauce with far too many thick layers of cheese. Then, it was warmed under a broiler /salamander. I couldn’t cut or chew through all the gluey cheese. The overcooked ziti was falling apart. The sautéed spinach was very dry. Some flavored oil, broth, or sauce would have helped. The stuffed manicotti was good, with a mellow ricotta filling and tasty red sauce. The white beans had the texture of canned beans, not slow-cooked. No noticeable flavors in there. The red pepper appetizer was surprisingly good. It was served cold with an herbed vinegar-oil dressing. Our server was unable to clearly describe this. We tried it anyway and enjoyed it. We did not try anything from the chalkboard specials menu. Perhaps that was a mistake.