Porta Via Italian Foods

1 W California Blvd #312, Pasadena
(626) 793-9000

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Evelyn Evans

Place is great for italian food lovers, staff is very friendly and food is excellent. If you work around area is great for lunch, order over phone and pick up. They also do catering for your special ocassion.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Hailey Winslow

Best meal I’ve had in a long time, hands down. Thank you very much! 😁

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

arie noorlander

Nice Italian deli. Their soups are delish
delightful

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Peggy Hach

Porta Via catered a meal for us for 40 people. The food was fantastic! All our guests raved about it. And the staff set everything up for us and were so helpful. We would absolutely hire them again.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tina C

Great Italian sandwiches. I also bought some cheeses and olive. This casual Italian deli has tasty sandwiches as well as lasagna, wines, desserts, etc.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Josh Berman (Joshber)

This place is great. Sandwiches and salads always taste great with fresh/good ingredients. And I usually end up buying some great side dishes and handmade pastas for later in the week

Food: 5

Service: 5

William Mao

Stopped by for lunch with a couple of coworkers the other day. It’s a small, charming shop that specializes in sandwiches, but they also sell a variety of Italian pantry items like pasta, sauces, sodas, and other imported goods. Definitely worth browsing while you wait.

I ordered the Artisan Salami Sandwich with a side of macaroni salad. The sandwich was really solid. The fresh mozzarella added a nice creaminess and kept everything moist. The macaroni salad was just okay for me. It was a bit too mayo-heavy, though the olives and pickles helped balance it out. I also tried their 7-layer dessert bar, which was rich and tasty, although a little on the sweet side.

There’s a nice shaded outdoor seating area if you want to dine in, which makes it a pleasant lunch option on a nice day. It does get busy during the lunch rush, so ordering online ahead of time is a good idea.

The only downside is that it feels a little pricey for what you get, but overall it’s a solid sandwich spot with good vibes and quality ingredients.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Tsubasa Shimoyama

Just noticed while waiting on my order, a worker stepped on the counter (where blender is) to write on the chalk board. Her shoe was touching the bag that had food in…. I didn’t see any, but looks like that’s where all the drinks will be prepared. Wonder if they can invest in a tall ladder to avoid this. She wiped the counter afterwords… she also wiped other places with the same rug…

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 3

Alex Hernandez

I have been coming here for years. The Thursday sandwich special is my favorite, Turkey on baguette with other deliciousness that makes it perfect. Next, I like to get two meatballs warmed and plated with marinara sauce to eat there.
One of these days, we will plan out our Hollywood Bowl trip far enough in advance and pick up one of their Pinic Basket options. Something to look forward to trying!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Artisan Salami Sandwich, Mixed Green Side Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad, Dolly and Brownie, Pastries, Lemon Bar, Panini Caprese Sandwich De Pollo, Roasted Leg of Lamb Sandwich, Brownies, Sweetheart Cookies

Brian Davis

Great food. Reasonably priced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Becky Douglass

This place has saved the day for so many short-on-time dinners! The quality, from antipasti, to lunchtime sandwiches, to frozen house-made pastas, never lets us down. Somehow they have managed to consistently have friendly, helpful staff year after year, too!

*Their turkey meatballs are our favorite to take home and heat for pasta dishes or sandwiches. Mmmm

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anthony Fuentes

Will be going back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shawn Sheng

This place is amazing, a nice little marketplace, deli, and restaurant all in one. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They have so many different things, huge selection for food, drinks, and snacks. A few indoor seats and a large outdoor patio. The panini I got was toasted to perfection and delicious. Overall really great place for lunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Randall Scarborough

Picked up a couple of sandwiches and drinks for a picnic and it was perfect. Amazing food and wonderful staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan with Marinara Sandwich, Brownies

Emi

Amazing good amazing service
Say hi to Claire!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salads, Porta Via Italian Sub, Brownies

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