We strive to use the freshest ingredients and bring you delicious home-cooked meals in a family-oriented atmosphere. On September 21, 2009, Portofino opened its doors in the small town of Montpelier, Virginia. The Sanzones thought Montpelier was a great place to open in because it was a small, cozy town that they could grow in. Because small family businesses mean a lot to them.They picked the name “Portofino” because they love the town of Portofino, Italy, near the water.