Il Portico Italian Restaurant & Bar has consistently been rated by Zagat, including consecutive years, as "America's 1,000 Top Italian Restaurants." The establishment prides itself on its daily fresh products and fresh fish from its supplier, Peter's Fish(featured in 201 Magazine's "Bergen County's Best"). Chef Marino DiSaverio and Manager Dario DiSaverio have roots in New York City with former Tre Scalini and Gian Marino Restaurants. Peppe Pinton the owner, is a sports executive with former ties to Lazio of Rome and New York Cosmos Professional Soccer teams.