Porta Via Beverly Hills

Porta Via reminds me of a lot of places in Beverly Hills that have luxury prices, but once you look under the veneer the experience is below average.

When you first approach Porta Via, it looks like a wonderful place to grab a bite in the hustle and bustle of Beverly Hills. Every outside table is full and people are laughing and enjoying their company. Unfortunately, my party sat inside where the establishment's age was showing. Many of the leather bench seats inside the restaurant were coming a part. Looking around at some of the other decor elements and it seems like the place needs a little TLC.

The brunch menu is pretty straight forward American fare. Some of the dishes sound fancy but when you really think about it you can get them anywhere. I ordered pancakes, bacon, and eggs while my partner ordered an eggs benedict. Nothing was wrong with my food. It tasted decent enough, however for the price the pancakes where woefully undersized. My partner didn't fare as well as her eggs weren't poached properly.

Throw in an unattentive waiter and this was a truly forgettable eating experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

A perfect staple to enjoy an afternoon or evening! Easy to park and roll on over to an entire new world. I feel like I’m back in Europe- the patrons are all smiling and enjoying their meals without being rushed out. The food is fabulous- Will never disappoint!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loved it. Stopped for a quick bite and drinks. Excellent!

Porta Via feels like a safe haven in an otherwise crazy Beverly Hills scene. Even PV isn’t entirely spared — the dining room can still be peppered with those loud, self-important types who confuse arrogance for sophistication. but the soul of the restaurant — its food, its people, its care — effortlessly outshines them.

the food is consistently fresh and thoughtful — I highly recommend their salads, soups, and salmon. soups are often overlooked on menus, but here they’re quietly some of the best: from a beautiful carrot-ginger to earthy mushroom, and today even matzo ball to observe the holiday. each one is crafted with care and balance.

what makes Porta Via stand out even more is the hospitality. the Latino Staff truly makes the place — they add a warmth that comes through in their impeccable hospitality and attention to detail. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner and his son, both of whom were warm and welcoming. the owner himself wasn’t above rolling up his sleeves and clearing tables — a rare humility in a city that often prioritizes appearances over substance.

in a neighborhood where flash often overshadows substance, Porta Via is a refreshing reminder of what real dining should feel like: quality food, genuine people, and a sense of being cared for. a true sanctuary I’d recommend wholeheartedly.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Changed my food twice, first was too smelly second was too salty but the atmosphere was great

Excellent fresh food. Specials of the day are superior. Can't go wrong.

Great Food!!!
Great Service!!!!! 👍

Great food. Amazing cocktail

Diego the bartender was very nice and attentive

Oh my goodness. Where do I begin? We had to resort to this place bc Il Pastaio down the street had to long of a wait. This was arguably the worst dining experiences of my life. We waited for 20-30 minutes for server to even come greet us and take our order. Out of nowhere, a giant roach crawls all over our table. That was upsetting but out of their control so we let it slide.

Then, the food finally comes. Oh my god. I ordered the bolognese pasta and it was straight up cold and tasted like frozen pasta. My dad ordered the burger and it looked like inedible. The food was so bad we did not even want to look at the dessert menu.

Overall, terrible experience. Pretentious crowd and terrible food and service.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The workers are not polite. Maybe they are not accustomed to serving Hispanic customers. lol

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

Best manager in town! Came to eat and shake his hand! Local hero!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best manager! Will make sure your safe while eating their amazing pastas!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The manager is the best 💪🏻

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have visited this restaurant on several occasions and have never had a great experience. Guests are greeted very warmly and politely and it all stops there. Once guests are seated, it takes a while for a server to take the order. The food has always been lukewarm at best. Once the food is brought to the table, nobody will ever approach you to ask about your order or if there is anything else they can get. And good luck on asking for anything before and after your meal is brought to the table! Your request will be ignored and ignored! Try it for yourself

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 1