Quality of food, level of service and value are all high scores here. Susan was excellent and welcomed us warmly for our first visit here. The menu boasts a strong offering so we will be back many times in the future as we want to enjoy it all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Curtis
Wonderful little place in the heart of Southie on Broadway. One of the best pizzas I've ever had! Nice crust, baked properly and just the right amount of toppings. The server/hostess/manager was delightful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza
Yarek Hrywna Rivers
Cozy little old school Italian restaurant. Classic pasta menu with daily specials. Only about a dozen tables so arrive early or prepare to wait. Staff is friendly and attentive, and the food is so good!Cash only, so come prepared!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Joe Steeves
Excellent food service was impeccable and the price was reasonable.Loved it!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Borges
Our meals were really delicious and they served us very late in the evening.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
A B
My coworker and I had lunch there for the 1st time in November. The food was delicious, price are reasonable and the waitress was great!Definitely going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana with Mozzarella Cheese, Lobster Ravioli
John Dolan
Best red sauce in Boston, better than anything these days in the North End. Hidden gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stuart Gregory
A great treasure. The food is amazing, the service is perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Minh-Tam Nguyen
No nonsense family owned place with great Italian food! Unless you want the North End experience, I recommend Cafe Porto Bello to my family, friends and out of town visitors. Their portions, prices and quality of food is excellent, especially their homemade fusilli. Have never had a bad meal here!Cash only and no reservations for parties under 5/6 people (will need to fact check me on that one)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kat Morales
My husband and I came from out of town. We stumbled into this hole in the wall with the best Italian food we’ve tasted in Boston. Unbeatable prices, great portions, amazing service from Susan. Heads up, it is Cash Only, the place is very small, no reservations unless a party of 5+, but let me tell you it is absolutely worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Parmigiana with Mozzarella Cheese, Chicken Parm with Vodka Sauce
Wonderful food. Very pleasant and polite staff. Great buzz.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parm with Vodka Sauce, Fried Mozzarella with Garlic Cheese Bread
Kristi Turkington
I was visiting town and a colleague recommended this Gem. Best Italian food I've ever had! Everything was cooked perfectly, fresh, so much flavor, I couldn't stop eating. It was a Tuesday night, not too busy but everyone there was oooo'ing and ahhhh'ing while eating their good and there was a steady flow of to go orders the whole time I was there. Highly recommend! Service was wonderful. Staff was great! Prices were great! I'm coming back just to eat here again!?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raviolis, Garlic Bread
David Pakman
Very good family style italian restaurant. Garlic bread is good, pasta dishes, especially the ones with seafood, are also good. Great neighborhood service, artichoke appetizer is also good. Worth checking it out!
Michael M.
Porta bello has great Italian food. Their vodka sauce is the best I've ever had. Fresh pasta with plenty of options. Oh, did I mention they also have incredible pizzas!
Quality of food, level of service and value are all high scores here. Susan was excellent and welcomed us warmly for our first visit here. The menu boasts a strong offering so we will be back many times in the future as we want to enjoy it all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful little place in the heart of Southie on Broadway. One of the best pizzas I've ever had! Nice crust, baked properly and just the right amount of toppings. The server/hostess/manager was delightful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza
Cozy little old school Italian restaurant. Classic pasta menu with daily specials. Only about a dozen tables so arrive early or prepare to wait. Staff is friendly and attentive, and the food is so good!Cash only, so come prepared!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Excellent food service was impeccable and the price was reasonable.Loved it!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our meals were really delicious and they served us very late in the evening.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
My coworker and I had lunch there for the 1st time in November. The food was delicious, price are reasonable and the waitress was great!Definitely going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana with Mozzarella Cheese, Lobster Ravioli
Best red sauce in Boston, better than anything these days in the North End. Hidden gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great treasure. The food is amazing, the service is perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
No nonsense family owned place with great Italian food! Unless you want the North End experience, I recommend Cafe Porto Bello to my family, friends and out of town visitors. Their portions, prices and quality of food is excellent, especially their homemade fusilli. Have never had a bad meal here!Cash only and no reservations for parties under 5/6 people (will need to fact check me on that one)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I came from out of town. We stumbled into this hole in the wall with the best Italian food we’ve tasted in Boston. Unbeatable prices, great portions, amazing service from Susan. Heads up, it is Cash Only, the place is very small, no reservations unless a party of 5+, but let me tell you it is absolutely worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Parmigiana with Mozzarella Cheese, Chicken Parm with Vodka Sauce
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Little hidden gem in South Boston. Great food, great value, tiny dining room.Amazing pizza.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Saltimbocca, Raviolis, Garlic Bread, Pollo Marsala, Chicken Piccata, Chicken Parmesan, Tiramisu, Chicken Parmigiana with Mozzarella Cheese, Mushroom Pizza, Lobster Ravioli
Wonderful food. Very pleasant and polite staff. Great buzz.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parm with Vodka Sauce, Fried Mozzarella with Garlic Cheese Bread
I was visiting town and a colleague recommended this Gem. Best Italian food I've ever had! Everything was cooked perfectly, fresh, so much flavor, I couldn't stop eating. It was a Tuesday night, not too busy but everyone there was oooo'ing and ahhhh'ing while eating their good and there was a steady flow of to go orders the whole time I was there. Highly recommend! Service was wonderful. Staff was great! Prices were great! I'm coming back just to eat here again!?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raviolis, Garlic Bread
Very good family style italian restaurant. Garlic bread is good, pasta dishes, especially the ones with seafood, are also good. Great neighborhood service, artichoke appetizer is also good. Worth checking it out!
Porta bello has great Italian food. Their vodka sauce is the best I've ever had. Fresh pasta with plenty of options. Oh, did I mention they also have incredible pizzas!