Patrono

Quaint little place underneath an apartment complex.
Fantastic location if you’re going/coming from the Civic Center.
We were in route to a Thunder game the evening we visited and the staff was on top of everything to ensure we got in and out in time to make it to the game. The balsamic reduced butter that pairs with the bread is out of this world.
Would also highly recommend the pork chop!

Great service and food! The gluten free FRESH bread is probably the best gf bread I've ever tasted.
The pasta and risotto was fabulous.

Portono Step into Portono for a taste of Italian rustic cuisine served with a side of semi-eclectic charm.
As I waltzed in, the host greeted me with a question that made me feel like a VIP: "Do you have a reservation?" Despite the low occupancy, the ambiance was buzzing with potential culinary adventures. Perched at the bar, my trusty solo dining spot, I kicked things off with a bento negroni.
A tad bitter for my liking, but hey, it did slow down my sipping pace – a rare feat! The soup of the day, minestrone, beckoned me like a siren, and I succumbed to its hearty embrace.
With a flavorful punch and noodles that hugged my taste buds, it was a soup worth surrendering to.
And let's not forget the bread – balsamic-infused butter with a sprinkling of sea salt and a mysterious Salsa Verde Pamatino (or something like that).
While my pronunciation might need work, the butter was decent, but that salsa verde was the real MVP.
Paired with a crusty sourdough roll, it was carb heaven. For the main event, I dove into the Carbonara – a symphony of flavors with meat that danced on my palate like beef jerky (and trust me, that's a compliment).
The only hitch? The plate it arrived on played a cruel trick on my eyes, making the portion seem smaller than a side salad at a pasta party.
But hey, maybe it was just the plate's illusionist tendencies at play. As for the atmosphere, it was a blend of semi-formal vibes with paper cloth tablecloths and a bar that looked like it was hosting a bottle convention.
And let's not forget the curious blue dishwashing tray precariously perched above the bar – a quirky touch for a fine establishment, to say the least. Overall, Portono delivered a solid performance, earning a respectable 4.3 out of 5 stars in my book.
Cheers to good food and quirky quirks!