I’l Portale Italian Restaurant by Los Portales

I’l Portale Italian Restaurant by Los Portales is an Italian restaurant in Mountain View, California.

Il Portale Italian Restaurant by Los Portales gives Italian comfort food a clear place on Moffett Boulevard in Mountain View. Lasagna, gnocchi, and fettuccine provide familiar reasons to settle in, while farfalle Norcina combines bow-tie pasta with Italian sausage, mushrooms, peas, and a light cream sauce. We like the balance between recognizable pasta favorites and more specific combinations. The antipasti make a shared opening course easy to assemble. Potato croquettes pair Gruyère, Parmigiano-Reggiano, leeks, and parsley with warm truffle fondue, while calamari and prawns come with marinara and lemon. Sautéed white prawns add garlic, saffron, and Calabrian chili, and beef meatballs offer a tomato-sauce-centered alternative. Il Portale's appeal is an Italian menu built around pasta and substantial starters, with enough variety to make either a simple dinner or a leisurely, multi-course meal.