Il Porto — Restaurant in Hilversum

A small trattoria with lots of love from the owner. Paulo created everything from scratch (we had the artichoke freshly prepared in front of our eyes) and delicious anchovies for starters. He is actually the chef and the maitre 'd at the same time. In the middle of preparing the food, he would drop by to check whether everything is ok or not. Love it! The downside: it could take some time to get your food. We were the first in the restaurant (with a 2 yo hangry girl), so we got ours pretty quick. There are mix reviews on the price. For us, it was not cheap either (especially the starters as the size is quite small), but it's worth it - because he prepared himself from scratch. You still need to pay cash, so make sure you bring enough cash. Also no kids seat...

If you're craving authentic Italian flavors, Il Porto is the place to be. A family-run restaurant that brings the heart of Sicily to your table, this charming spot offers an intimate, rustic dining experience with its open kitchen where you can see the magic happen. We started with a couple of classic dishes / slow food—pizza and pasta. Both were fresh, flavorful, and served just as you’d expect in any small, family-owned restaurant. As for the décor, it has that typical Sicilian feel—warm, cozy, and inviting, with touches that transport you straight to the Mediterranean. One thing to note: don't forget to bring cash! They don’t accept cards, so be sure to have cash on hand before you dig into that...

Overpriced. Starters were alright and pasta tasted like store bought pasta. The food took forever to come out and the whole place was run by only 2 people: 1 to cook and the other to serve. Cash only payment is weird. No prices written down anywhere for the special menu. Overall, weird vibe and...