Confirmation Party Restaurant in Forest Hills, Queens
A meaningful spiritual milestone celebrated with family in Forest Hills.
A Forest Hills Tradition for Confirmation Celebrations
Portofino Ristorante on Ascan Avenue has hosted Queens Confirmation celebrations for over fifty years, offering families a warm Italian setting to mark this meaningful spiritual milestone, a neighborhood Italian landmark on Ascan Avenue where authentic cuisine and warm hospitality have welcomed celebrating families for generations.
A Confirmation celebration at Portofino is an exceptional dinner surrounded by sponsors, family, and lifelong friends. Our dining room, with its Italian coastal murals and warm mirrored glow, sets a celebratory stage for toasts to the young person and the family that supported them. Our staff attends with care so the family can simply enjoy this meaningful day.
Honoring the Spiritual Milestone
We work closely with families to honor the spiritual significance of Confirmation, coordinating timing around the ceremony and seating for sponsors and honored family members. Tell us your family's traditions and we will help weave them into the celebration.
Exceptional Family Dinners
Confirmation celebrations at Portofino typically feature an exceptional multi-course Italian dinner, with antipasti, fresh handmade pasta, main courses, and a dessert presentation for the young person.
A Warm Queens Venue for Your Confirmation Celebration
Our Forest Hills dining room accommodates Confirmation celebrations from intimate family gatherings of twenty to larger celebrations of sixty or more. The banquet area, with its warm lighting and Italian charm, transforms beautifully for the celebration.
Located on Ascan Avenue in the heart of Forest Hills, Portofino is convenient for the family traveling from across Queens, Long Island, and Manhattan. The Forest Hills transit hub is steps away, and parking is available nearby for your Confirmation celebration.
Custom Confirmation Menus
Choose from our Package 1 and Package 2 multi-course banquet menus for predictable per-person pricing, or work with our coordinator to design a custom Confirmation menu. Add a dessert presentation and custom touches for the young person.
What Your Confirmation Celebration Includes
Every Confirmation celebration at Portofino is tailored to the family, but most dinners include the following elements that have defined our Forest Hills hospitality for half a century.
Welcoming Antipasti
Begin with a generous antipasti spread as family and sponsors arrive from the ceremony, perfect for mingling and toasts before the seated dinner begins.
Fresh Pasta & Main Courses
A fresh handmade pasta course and main courses follow, served to encourage sharing and celebration among the family gathered to honor the young person.
Dessert Presentation
Finish with our roaming dessert tray presentation and a candlelit treat for the young person, presented with care to honor their Confirmation.
Plan Your Confirmation Celebration at Portofino
Booking your Confirmation celebration at Portofino Ristorante begins with a conversation. Tell us about your event and our coordinator will craft a personalized Italian experience tailored to your celebration, your guests, and your budget. For immediate assistance, call us directly at (718) 261-1239.
Whether you are gathering twenty close family members or sixty friends, our event coordinator will craft a warm Italian experience tailored to the young person and your family's traditions. We look forward to honoring this meaningful milestone the Italian way, right here in Forest Hills.
Request a Quote for Your Confirmation Celebration
Tell us about your event and our coordinator will craft a personalized Italian experience tailored to your celebration, your guests, and your budget.
Confirmation Celebrations at Portofino — Your Questions Answered
How many guests can Portofino accommodate for a Confirmation?
Our Forest Hills dining room seats Confirmation celebrations from intimate family gatherings of twenty to larger celebrations of sixty or more. Full-room reservations are available for bigger parties. Contact our coordinator to discuss your guest count.
Can you coordinate timing around the Confirmation ceremony?
Yes. We work closely with families to time the dinner around the Confirmation ceremony, including seating for sponsors and honored family members. Share your ceremony schedule with our coordinator when you book.
Are there set banquet packages with per-person pricing?
Yes. Our Package 1 and Package 2 multi-course banquet menus offer set per-person pricing with antipasti, fresh pasta, salad, main course, and dessert. Custom Confirmation menus are also available.
Can we bring a custom dessert for the young person?
Yes. You are welcome to bring a custom dessert or cake for the young person, and our staff will present it alongside our roaming dessert tray. We also offer our own Italian dessert presentations.
Is Portofino convenient for out-of-town Confirmation guests?
Portofino is located on Ascan Avenue in Forest Hills, steps from the Forest Hills transit hub, with parking available nearby. Family and sponsors traveling from across Queens, Long Island, and Manhattan find us easy to reach.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions for Confirmation guests?
We happily accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free requests, including gluten-free pasta. Inform our coordinator of any allergies or dietary needs in advance and we will tailor the menu accordingly.
Can we reserve the whole dining room for a Confirmation?
Yes. Full-room reservations are available for larger Confirmation celebrations, allowing you to transform the space with decor. Book early to secure your preferred date, especially during Confirmation season.
Do you host Confirmation celebrations on weekends?
Yes. Confirmation celebrations are typically hosted on weekend afternoons or evenings following the ceremony. Weekend dates book quickly during Confirmation season, so reserve early.
Do you offer a Prosecco toast for adult guests?
Yes. We can arrange a Prosecco toast for adult guests at the Confirmation celebration, along with curated Italian wine pairings. Our daily happy hour from 5 to 7 PM also offers 50% off wine and beer for early-arriving guests.
How far in advance should I book a Confirmation?
Confirmation season is busy, so we recommend booking as early as possible, ideally three to four weeks in advance, to secure your preferred date, especially for weekend celebrations.