Portico Global Cuisine

Was hungry and it was a nice day so figured I'd get out and visit this spot. Unfortunately, there was a private event going on in the main dining room so I was offered to dine at the outside bar. There was not much of a scene around, but I sat at the bar and ordered the Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread and the Tom Yum Mussels, both of which actually turned out to be very tasty. The bartenders were just ok, not mean but not exactly the friendliest...just doing their job whenever they were present. Overall, not an amazing experience or anything, but it was pretty average.

Overall, I'd say that it was pretty good! My biggest issue is the price -yikes! I didn't really feel like the food was all that special for how much was charged. But onto the food reviews:I ordered the French onion soup ($10 - lol you're kidding right?) Nope, not kidding. It tasted great! I just wish the price came down a bit. There was not anything special about this for a cup of it to be ten bucks!For my main entree, I got the Tuna Poke. The portion was VERY small, but it was packed with flavor and felt like a pretty healthy alternative to some of the other choices on the menu!Dessert was excellent! Not a single complaint here! I enjoyed the Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée. Yummmm! It even had little fresh berries on top. So good!Overall, I probably won't be back because I don't want to pay that much again, but the food tasted nice!

Portico is located inside of the Le Méridien hotel but it's somewhat separated from it and feels more intimate unlike some others (take JP, for example). I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could as I'm on the fence between 3 and 4. They obviously have a full bar, otherwise they won't make it as a hotel restaurant lol. I ordered chambord manhattan and it was decent.For my app I went with grilled Malaysian shrimp - this dish was delicious, the shrimp was plump and juicy. My main dish consisted of Lamb shank with mushroom risotto - excellent! Not overcooked for once! I love this dish when it's done right but most of the time they kill it by hours and hours of overcooking. Yes, it's very tender once it gets to you but it tastes like nothing, just mush..Portico managed to make it perfect.Overall: sleek decor, good service, patio, full bar, self parking. Worth a try if in the area or staying at the hotel.

Not impressed with this spot. Went there for lunch with four peeps and even though we were the only ones in the place, it took a really long time for our food to come (two sandwiches, one bowl of soup and a burger). We also ordered two appetizers: Malaysian Shrimp and pumpkin Ravioli. The shrimp was delicious, but the ravioli did not taste good at all. We ended up leaving half of it on the plate. Note: even though it did not get eaten, we were never asked about it or offered something else in exchange.One of our party ordered a specific salad with added chicken and the waitress came back to tell him that he had a old menu and that the item he wanted is no longer available. Really?? An old menu - why have they not been destroyed??I ordered my burger without the bun and it came without any of the sauce listed in the menu. When I asked for it, the waitress acted like I was asking for something unusual. Even though the atmosphere is very nice, and it is quiet if you want to have a conversation, I will not be returning here for lunch.

Went to this restaurant on a rather busy day and was so pleasantly surprised. Their parking is plentiful (they validate, just ask) and the restaurant decor is very fresh and modern. Price is fair for a fairly nice place...they're inside the Le Meridian hotel, so I expected high prices. The food was fantastic, the pastries were the highlight of the night. Their pastry chef deserves a Michelin star! Only downside is they have Pepsi products since they're a Marriott property...that needs to change. Worst part of any Marriott is the Pepsi.

We came to this restaurant because I had one a certificate at the bar a few weeks ago! The hotel is beautiful and the restaurant is not an exception. We order rib eye, the salmon , the risotto and the Lamb Shank. I can only speak for the risotto and the Lamb, they were amazing. The Lamb is a huge portion, proceeded with caution. The risotto is a small porting and perfect for one person. The flavor in both dishes was amazing. We also had the salmon and prosciutto flat breads. They were both delicious and they just melt in your mouth. The place was not busy for a Friday night but I highly recommend it for a great food experience.

Saturday night and the restaurant was empty. Trout was sub-par but the Lamb was well prepared and very good. Service was friendly and prompt.

This is my first time staying at this hotel and I can absolutely say it's one of the better stays I've had at hotel and I travel a lot! The vegetarian vegetable curry soup at the Portico restaurant is outstanding!

Corporate traveler - this is the worst breakfast buffet I've had at hundreds of hotels. Roadside roach hotels are better.

The food was very excellent. I enjoyed a variety of appetizers. The fresh fruit was also great. The service came with a smile which is always a plus. The waiter was very attentive. He had a sincere sense of urgency to ensure that the food was satisfying. I will keep returning. Alejandro is a great Chef who takes pride in his work. I truly liked his tacos. He is customer friendly. Alejandro takes feedback from everyone and is open to suggestions. This restaurant is hidden gem within Le Meridian in the Perimeter Mall Area.