best wine list - category winner
best girls night out - category winner
"portello winecafe is the place for great food, great wine and great conversation."
the source weekly review 2009
"everything I tried was bright, flavorful and prepared with the freshest produce, breads, meats and cheeses....portello's wine, food and atmosphere will likely get me back to northwest crossing much more often."
taste of the town 2009
"the cheerful, bright ambiance, friendly, knowledgeable staff, and prompt service, make this small eatery a perfect place for a quick bite to eat, or to linger with friends over a glass of wine"
bend living "best of bend" 2008
best place for a glass of wine
"portello winecafe is a chic and friendly place...."
"the candlelit ambience with exposed brick and couches made it
our best place for a date last year"
the source weekly 2008 dining guide
"portello's wine list offers a perfect chance to sip some vino after
a long week at the office"
"with a european-style interior and nicely prepared small plates..."
"standouts - super knowledgeable staff about wine and pairing"
sunset magazine "fall in love with bend" february 2008
"where to sip"
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bend bulletin restaurant review 2007
"...portello has a sense of industrial chic that would be at home
in any hip development in the country"
"..handsome yet casual and spacious, a great place to enjoy wine"
"....I started with a bowl of soup: roasted cauliflower drizzled with truffle oil. It was wonderful"
bend living "best of bend" 2007
"best place for a first date"
runner up "best place for a glass of wine"
the source weekly "best of central oregon" readers poll 2007
honorable mention "best wine list"
honorable mention "best place for a bottle of wine"
bend living august 2007 issue
"discovering the new portello winecafe is a bit like finding that special sidewalk wine bar down a side street in milan"
"while the fresh foods and unique wine selection are among the tops in central oregon, one of the finest features of the cafe is the friendly and knowledgeable staff"