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.
Jeniffer Ruiz
Honestly best espresso martini and tuna tartare !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alfredo B
Food and service was spectacular. Chloe was such an attentive server.
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.
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.
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
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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
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