For those who love to cook, sitting at the counter at Porto is the best! You have the opportunity to not only observe the process of how your order gets from the wait staff to the cooks and back to you in an efficient manner. And you get the opportunity for a personal, upfront discussion with the chef about the items being prepared. You get to see how carefully each dish is plated, including any garnish or special attention needed to making sure the dish looks photograph-ready. Of course, the real gem at Porto is the food and the wonderful service! You will not go wrong dining here. And if you are a foodie, the counter seating is a must!!
Boyd
Though the food, service and ambience were as great as ever, the newly revamped menu didn't seem as diverse as the old. One of my party ended up without an entree due to her dietary restrictions as there wasn't a salmon option.
PeggyW
This was our second time dining at Porto and it was excellent. Both plates I ordered ( Chopped Salad and Roasted Mushroom Mafalde) had a special touch that made them better than I expected which was a nice surprise. My husband had 6 Oysters, the Tuna Tartare and the Citrus Cheesecake and he was happy with his choices.
Roy
Best dinner in a long time. Try the branzino for two with scallops and octopus. Incredible!!!
Robert
Can recommend each dish we had, from the local Burrata, Chitarra & Mussels Puttanesca, Za'atar Spiced Chicken, and Short Rib Lasagna. Citrus Cheesecake and Sorbet desserts were highlighted with an Espresso Martini and some Port, of course. Will be back to try more of the menu.
jeff
So good. From the bread with olive oil and smoke roast tomato to the broccolini to the Brazino all stellar and delicious. Wait staff was attentive, efficient and professional. A lovely eating expereince.
Sean
Porto really impressed us. The service was seamless and the food - every single item - was delicious.
Alex
We were excited to try this place, dishes online looked great. The meatball app is pretty good, burrata was ok, chopped salads were not good. Over flavored with smoked feta took over the entire salad. The scallops are in this rich sweet creamy sauce, the sauce ruined the dish for $46 I got 5 small scallops. The lamb chops were good, the bolognese pasta was light on meat, had no flavor, and both kids did not like it, they will usually crush the whole bowl. The short rib lasagna sounded great, but it was mainly poorly cooked pasta and needed more filling. We told our waitress the truth when she asked, and nothing was taken off the final bill. What we didn't like we barely ate. Over all not impressed w this place for the prices. It was in a high end location, and the employees were nice.
Heidi Sharpe
This place is an absolute must visit! From the excellent selection of gluten-free options to the inviting outdoor patio, everything was wonderful, but the customer service truly stood out. I live in Maine and didn’t realize I had left my prescription sunglasses behind until I was already home. When I contacted the restaurant, the manager, Kelsey, went above and beyond to help get them back to me. Her kindness and professionalism were exceptional. Anytime I’m in Boston, this will be my go-to spot for dinner. Highly recommend
Really enjoyed our first visit here. Wonderful food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca Jackson
Found a hair in my food (that clearly wasn’t mine) - the managers solution? Half off of the dish with the hair and free dessert. Why did I have to pay ANYTHING for the dish that I obviously didn’t finish with another persons hair in it? Disgusting.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Jordan Upchurch
Easily some of the best food in Boston! The mushroom pasta is one of my top 5 favorite pastas I’ve ever had. Great selection of food on the menu. Customer service is top notch with the servers and managers constantly making sure our glasses were full and that everything was to our liking. The care put in by this staff and leadership team is incredible! You must eat at Porto while you are in Boston!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Tartare, Porto Meatballs, Mushroom Mafalde \u0026 Black Truffle, Herb Dusted Focaccia
Fatima Diagne
Porto is hands down one of the BEST restaurants in Boston! I can NOT Recommend this place enough the menu, the atmosphere, the service all 10|10!
I tried varied antipasti and the housemade pasta to share with my friends. Everything was super delicious! The meatballs were incredible, the gnocchis with cheese super top! The oysters, burrata, and the tuna tartare are very good. Very easy to do a reservation for a big group. I celebrated my birthday and I had an amazing time there. The staff is very nice and friendly. Super recommended.
For those who love to cook, sitting at the counter at Porto is the best! You have the opportunity to not only observe the process of how your order gets from the wait staff to the cooks and back to you in an efficient manner. And you get the opportunity for a personal, upfront discussion with the chef about the items being prepared. You get to see how carefully each dish is plated, including any garnish or special attention needed to making sure the dish looks photograph-ready. Of course, the real gem at Porto is the food and the wonderful service! You will not go wrong dining here. And if you are a foodie, the counter seating is a must!!
Though the food, service and ambience were as great as ever, the newly revamped menu didn't seem as diverse as the old. One of my party ended up without an entree due to her dietary restrictions as there wasn't a salmon option.
This was our second time dining at Porto and it was excellent. Both plates I ordered ( Chopped Salad and Roasted Mushroom Mafalde) had a special touch that made them better than I expected which was a nice surprise. My husband had 6 Oysters, the Tuna Tartare and the Citrus Cheesecake and he was happy with his choices.
Best dinner in a long time. Try the branzino for two with scallops and octopus. Incredible!!!
Can recommend each dish we had, from the local Burrata, Chitarra & Mussels Puttanesca, Za'atar Spiced Chicken, and Short Rib Lasagna. Citrus Cheesecake and Sorbet desserts were highlighted with an Espresso Martini and some Port, of course. Will be back to try more of the menu.
So good. From the bread with olive oil and smoke roast tomato to the broccolini to the Brazino all stellar and delicious. Wait staff was attentive, efficient and professional. A lovely eating expereince.
Porto really impressed us. The service was seamless and the food - every single item - was delicious.
We were excited to try this place, dishes online looked great. The meatball app is pretty good, burrata was ok, chopped salads were not good. Over flavored with smoked feta took over the entire salad. The scallops are in this rich sweet creamy sauce, the sauce ruined the dish for $46 I got 5 small scallops. The lamb chops were good, the bolognese pasta was light on meat, had no flavor, and both kids did not like it, they will usually crush the whole bowl. The short rib lasagna sounded great, but it was mainly poorly cooked pasta and needed more filling. We told our waitress the truth when she asked, and nothing was taken off the final bill. What we didn't like we barely ate. Over all not impressed w this place for the prices. It was in a high end location, and the employees were nice.
This place is an absolute must visit! From the excellent selection of gluten-free options to the inviting outdoor patio, everything was wonderful, but the customer service truly stood out.
I live in Maine and didn’t realize I had left my prescription sunglasses behind until I was already home. When I contacted the restaurant, the manager, Kelsey, went above and beyond to help get them back to me. Her kindness and professionalism were exceptional.
Anytime I’m in Boston, this will be my go-to spot for dinner. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely one of my favorites in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Really enjoyed our first visit here. Wonderful food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Found a hair in my food (that clearly wasn’t mine) - the managers solution? Half off of the dish with the hair and free dessert. Why did I have to pay ANYTHING for the dish that I obviously didn’t finish with another persons hair in it? Disgusting.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Easily some of the best food in Boston! The mushroom pasta is one of my top 5 favorite pastas I’ve ever had. Great selection of food on the menu. Customer service is top notch with the servers and managers constantly making sure our glasses were full and that everything was to our liking. The care put in by this staff and leadership team is incredible! You must eat at Porto while you are in Boston!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Tartare, Porto Meatballs, Mushroom Mafalde \u0026 Black Truffle, Herb Dusted Focaccia
Porto is hands down one of the BEST restaurants in Boston! I can NOT Recommend this place enough the menu, the atmosphere, the service all 10|10!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Scallops, Tuna Tartare, Tiramisu, Grilled Octopus, Porto Meatballs
I tried varied antipasti and the housemade pasta to share with my friends. Everything was super delicious! The meatballs were incredible, the gnocchis with cheese super top! The oysters, burrata, and the tuna tartare are very good. Very easy to do a reservation for a big group. I celebrated my birthday and I had an amazing time there. The staff is very nice and friendly. Super recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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