Food and service was spectacular. Chloe was such an attentive server.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Guy Lucien
This is a tad bit late but better late than never. I had the absolute luxury of dining here on September 26th for a birthday celebration, and from the moment we stepped inside, the entire experience felt nothing short of extraordinary. The host greeted us with a warmth and polish that immediately set the tone, seating us without delay as if they had been expecting us personally.
The ambience was a perfect balance of elegance and comfort—soft lighting, thoughtful design, and an atmosphere that makes you feel like you’ve discovered something special. The food? Spectacular. Every dish arrived looking like it belonged on the cover of a magazine and tasted even better. The service flowed with effortless grace, attentive without ever being intrusive. Even the aesthetic details—the table settings, the décor, the vibe—were crafted with intention and charm.
Hard to believe it was my first time, because it delivered on every expectation and then exceeded it. After walking by countless times, I’m almost embarrassed it took me this long to step inside. This place is not just a restaurant—it’s a reminder that some experiences are worth slowing down for. A definite re-do, and easily one of the most memorable meals I’ve had in a long time.
I live in Boston and always forget about Porto. And then I go back and I remember! It is delicious and beautiful and the service is great. Just figure out that Ring Road is the weird street with the only hill in back bay (you know, with the Saks and Dick's and the Star?) and get in there.
Eva
The food was very good indeed. I had the octopus starter which was great although slightly over-grilled on one side but still 9/10. The scallops were excellent 10/10. Unfortunately the visit was let down by completely unattentive service. I had no fewer than three servers who each came and went again with no followup. Disappointing.
Christopher LaGullo
Easy 5 star review. Excellent service, great ambience, and the food is outstanding. We had gnocchi that matches the best anywhere. The eggplant parmigiana was superb. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
E Cedrone
Ate here for the first time, had been wanting to try for a while. Beautiful restaurant and great service. Special shoutout to our server Miguel. My fianceé and I got the Piatto di Mare to share (Branzino, scallops and octopus) and it was exceptional. Definitely will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whole Seared Branzino
Mariluz
This place was terrible, imagine an Italian restaurant that ran out of bread (forcaccia) and branzino ( its main fish dish). Food was served cold, the pasta sides did not have any sauce, served out of the boiling pot. Only reason this place survives is because it's inside a mall. Boston has great dinning and this is not it!
neill
A great restaurant lovely atmosphere excellent service and wonderful food. Brussels Sprouts were delicious!
Nan
Just great! The chicken, the mussels, the carrots, the steak—all outstanding. Such flavorful and beautiful dishes. And the staff could not be more welcoming. Thank you!
We brought a friend visiting from out of town for dinner. Porto did not disappoint. He loved the eggplant parmesan, a generous portion that he couldn't finish and was happy to take home for lunch the next day. He loved the salad. We got the brussels sprouts for the table, along with an order of bread. All were delicious. I got the scallops, which were absolutely delicious and well-prepared. Incredibly, our visitor was able to order and finish tiramisu (with some help from us) and we capped off the night with some cappuccino. We had a great time. Note to the hearing-impaired: it's a busy restaurant and gets pretty noisy and it can be difficult for HOH guests to hear.
Sharon
Always delicious food, sophisticated atmosphere and friendly service. Appetizers and entrees are large enough to share and all are executed superbly. The two bars are fun to eat at although there are quieter tables as well. The staff couldn't be friendlier and if you go more than a few times, they will know your name! This is my neighborhood "go to" for upscale mediterranean food.
Rjee Family
Ridiculously overpriced for what you get. Mediocre pasta in an atmosphere attempting to be hip but just with generic elevator music too loud to have a coherent conversation over.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Hien
This is my third visit to Porto and just like the first two experiences, we had a wonderful time. Food was delicious and the drinks were tasty. I was sad to see that the Gloria cocktail was gone, but really liked Sweater Weather. I also love the branzino and scallops dishes. Chloe was amazing and accommodating, and was able to keep up with my demanding friends. I also appreciated that Beto remembered me from my last visit and came over to say hello.  I have continue to recommend Porto to other friends, and I will be back in the future myself. Thank you for another great time. Hien
Elizabeth
Porto is one of my favorite restaurants. The manager and the staff take amazing care of you and the food is amazing. This is my favorite place to go with friends, for any kind of celebration or just to sit at the bar with a cocktail and some yummy truffle fries. The manager here is incredible. He always remembers your name, your favorite table. It is a joy to come here!
Honestly best espresso martini and tuna tartare !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service was spectacular. Chloe was such an attentive server.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a tad bit late but better late than never. I had the absolute luxury of dining here on September 26th for a birthday celebration, and from the moment we stepped inside, the entire experience felt nothing short of extraordinary. The host greeted us with a warmth and polish that immediately set the tone, seating us without delay as if they had been expecting us personally.
The ambience was a perfect balance of elegance and comfort—soft lighting, thoughtful design, and an atmosphere that makes you feel like you’ve discovered something special. The food? Spectacular. Every dish arrived looking like it belonged on the cover of a magazine and tasted even better. The service flowed with effortless grace, attentive without ever being intrusive. Even the aesthetic details—the table settings, the décor, the vibe—were crafted with intention and charm.
Hard to believe it was my first time, because it delivered on every expectation and then exceeded it. After walking by countless times, I’m almost embarrassed it took me this long to step inside. This place is not just a restaurant—it’s a reminder that some experiences are worth slowing down for. A definite re-do, and easily one of the most memorable meals I’ve had in a long time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Scallops, Tiramisu, Tuna Tartare
I live in Boston and always forget about Porto. And then I go back and I remember! It is delicious and beautiful and the service is great. Just figure out that Ring Road is the weird street with the only hill in back bay (you know, with the Saks and Dick's and the Star?) and get in there.
The food was very good indeed. I had the octopus starter which was great although slightly over-grilled on one side but still 9/10. The scallops were excellent 10/10. Unfortunately the visit was let down by completely unattentive service. I had no fewer than three servers who each came and went again with no followup. Disappointing.
Easy 5 star review. Excellent service, great ambience, and the food is outstanding. We had gnocchi that matches the best anywhere. The eggplant parmigiana was superb. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ate here for the first time, had been wanting to try for a while. Beautiful restaurant and great service. Special shoutout to our server Miguel.
My fianceé and I got the Piatto di Mare to share (Branzino, scallops and octopus) and it was exceptional.
Definitely will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whole Seared Branzino
This place was terrible, imagine an Italian restaurant that ran out of bread (forcaccia) and branzino ( its main fish dish). Food was served cold, the pasta sides did not have any sauce, served out of the boiling pot. Only reason this place survives is because it's inside a mall. Boston has great dinning and this is not it!
A great restaurant lovely atmosphere excellent service and wonderful food. Brussels Sprouts were delicious!
Just great! The chicken, the mussels, the carrots, the steak—all outstanding. Such flavorful and beautiful dishes. And the staff could not be more welcoming. Thank you!
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We brought a friend visiting from out of town for dinner. Porto did not disappoint. He loved the eggplant parmesan, a generous portion that he couldn't finish and was happy to take home for lunch the next day. He loved the salad. We got the brussels sprouts for the table, along with an order of bread. All were delicious. I got the scallops, which were absolutely delicious and well-prepared. Incredibly, our visitor was able to order and finish tiramisu (with some help from us) and we capped off the night with some cappuccino. We had a great time. Note to the hearing-impaired: it's a busy restaurant and gets pretty noisy and it can be difficult for HOH guests to hear.
Always delicious food, sophisticated atmosphere and friendly service. Appetizers and entrees are large enough to share and all are executed superbly. The two bars are fun to eat at although there are quieter tables as well. The staff couldn't be friendlier and if you go more than a few times, they will know your name! This is my neighborhood "go to" for upscale mediterranean food.
Ridiculously overpriced for what you get. Mediocre pasta in an atmosphere attempting to be hip but just with generic elevator music too loud to have a coherent conversation over.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
This is my third visit to Porto and just like the first two experiences, we had a wonderful time. Food was delicious and the drinks were tasty. I was sad to see that the Gloria cocktail was gone, but really liked Sweater Weather. I also love the branzino and scallops dishes. Chloe was amazing and accommodating, and was able to keep up with my demanding friends. I also appreciated that Beto remembered me from my last visit and came over to say hello.  I have continue to recommend Porto to other friends, and I will be back in the future myself. Thank you for another great time. Hien
Porto is one of my favorite restaurants. The manager and the staff take amazing care of you and the food is amazing. This is my favorite place to go with friends, for any kind of celebration or just to sit at the bar with a cocktail and some yummy truffle fries. The manager here is incredible. He always remembers your name, your favorite table. It is a joy to come here!
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