Great food and service!!! Tony (the chef) and the whole experience was A+! This was me and my fiancé's first time at this restaurant. We sit outside where in addition to our waitress greeting us, Tony introduced himself, let us know the specials, and offered us a 2 dish entree to split due to the size of the portions. The food was incredible! As we paid our tab and left taking our dessert, Tony again came out to tell us he appreciated our business and looks forward to us coming back. They offer catering as well. The best part was Tony and I saying chow to one another and then him turning to my fiancé (Susan) and uttering something in Italian that I'm sure was have a good evening ma'am - all my fiancé heard was Tony speaking Italian and melting in her seat!!! ! Thanks Tony and Portofino's Gastonia! See you again soon!