Porto

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4.8

1895 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Lively
Neighbourhood gem

Porto boasts a large and beautiful heated patio space with a retractable awning and sides in the middle of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. The menu is inspired by Coastal Mediterranean selections with a focus on Italy's coast. Porto is located on Ring Road in Boston's Bay Bay, steps from the Prudential Center and Copley, next door to Saks Fifth Avenue.

Enjoy a lively meal in either of Porto's well appointed dining rooms, or indulge in a casual meal at the bar or kitchen counter seating, overlooking the oyster bar and open kitchen. Porto's one-of-a-kind outdoor patio and bar overlooks Ring Road with Boylston Street views, and serves as a Mediterranean oasis, right in the heart of Back Bay.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Modern European
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 536-1234
Website
http://www.porto-boston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Josue Louis & Jody Adams
Private party facilities
Porto’s private dining exudes the aesthetics of a modern Coastal Italian restaurant. Coffered concrete ceilings and mirrored accents beautifully contrast our leather banquettes and warm wooden toned tables to make for a warm and invited space. Please email Kristina@Porto-Boston.com for details.

Location
Ring Road, Boston, MA 02199-7820
Neighbourhood
Back Bay
Cross Street
Boylston Street & Huntington Avenue
Parking details
Porto offers parking validation at a discounted rate of $18 after 5PM for the Prudential Parking Garage. The closest entrance to the Prudential Parking Garage from Porto is the North Entrance facing Ring Road.
Public transit
Two blocks from Copley T Station (Green Line)Three blocks from Bay Bay Station (Orange Line)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Dine Out Boston 2025
US$55.00 per person
Feb 25, 2025 - Mar 14, 2025
Join us from February 25 - March 13 on Tuesdays - Fridays only for our optional Dine Out Boston Menu! This menu is a delicious 3 course Prix Fixe menu at $55 per person with optional beverage pairings for you to enjoy a taste of a few of our signature dishes at Porto Boston.
Pre-Symphony Prix Fixe Dinner
US$49.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us at Porto Tuesday - Saturday at 5pm for a delicious 3 course dinner for just $49 per person before heading to the Symphony. Enjoy your choice of antipasti, entree and dessert from our Prix Fixe menu and savor a delightful dinner ahead of the performance. This menu is exclusively available for a 5pm reservation only and there is no better way to make a delicious evening out of your Boston Symphony experience!

Popular dishes

House FoccaciaUS$8.00
dried herbs, smoked tomato, olive oil
Cauliflower AgrodolceUS$16.00
pecorino, pine nuts, golden raisins, shallot, anchovy
Calamari FrittiUS$21.00
pickled peppers, spicy tomato aioli
Porto MeatballsUS$18.00
parmesan, beef, pork, tomato, oregano
BurrataUS$23.00
fennel marmellata, grilled toast, blood orange, curly endive, chili-sumac oil, basil
Octopus A La PlanchaUS$24.00
fingerling potato, aioli, smoked tomato, celery relish
Gnocco FrittoUS$18.00
san daniele prosciutto, golfetta salami, pecorino, aceto di balsamico
Roasted Delicata SquashUS$17.00
herb labneh, currant relish, pickled red onion, pepitas, walnut crumble, urfa, dill

House made Pasta

All pastas are made fresh everyday, in-house.

Roasted Mushroom MafaldeUS$30.00
parmesan, roasted oyster mushrooms, garlic butter, aleppo pepper
Pappardelle & Braised Duck RaguUS$32.00
guanciale, pea shoots, orange zest, manchego, thyme
BologneseUS$28.00
tomato, parmesan, pancetta
Ricotta GnocchiUS$32.00
parmigiano reggiano, lemon butter, eight pepper spice, sage add truffles MKT

Entrees

Maine Course

Nonna's Eggplant ParmesanUS$30.00
san marzano tomato, mozzarella, bread crumbs, parmesan, basil
Seared BranzinoUS$52.00
saffron braised fennel,cara cara oranges, hazelnut, romesco, mint
Scallops A La PlanchaUS$44.00
celery root puree, brussels sprouts, pear, brown butter sauce, pancetta, chervil
Faroe Island SalmonUS$36.00
stewed farro, kumquat, charred escarole, fennel pollen, labneh, rosemary
Double Rib Lamb ChopsUS$48.00
roasted thyme potatoes, rosemary yogurt, salsa verde, olives*
Za'atar Spiced ChickenUS$38.00
butternut squash caponata, tahini sauce, micro celery, sesame
Grilled Hanger SteakUS$42.00
fingerling potatoes, smoked olive butter, red watercress, red wine reduction sauce

Entrees To Share

Plated for 2+ guests to share

Whole Roasted Za'tar ChickenUS$75.00
butternut squash caponata, tahini sauce, micro celery, sesame
Mushroom Mafalde & Black TruffleUS$90.00
parmesan, garlic butter, roasted oyster mushrooms, aleppo pepper
Piatto Di MareUS$125.00
whole roasted branzino, seared scallops, grilled octopus, crispy potatoes, broccolini
32oz Ribeye “Fiorentina”US$115.00
red wine reduction sauce, roasted garlic, cippolini onion, fall chopped salad, chili-lime vinaigrette, pomegranate, rosemary

Sides

Seared BroccoliniUS$12.00
salmorigilio, giardiniera
Smashed Crispy PotatoesUS$12.00
garlic butter
Truffle FriesUS$12.00
parmesan, truffle oil

Dessert

Lemon Meringue CheesecakeUS$15.00
ginger snap crumble, passionfruit curd, mint
ChurrosUS$15.00
chili chocolate sauce, lemon curd
Warm Chocolate Chip CookieUS$15.00
vanilla ice cream, sea salt
TiramisuUS$15.00
mascarpone, espresso, rum
SorbetUS$10.00
seasonal selection

What 1,895 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Loved For

Boston
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Porto in Boston consistently dazzles with "amazing food," "exceptional service," and a "warm and cozy" ambiance. Signature dishes like Branzino and octopus are "highly recommended." Guests praise the welcoming staff, including standout servers like Miguel and manager Ned. Though a bit pricey, Porto offers a memorable dining experience.

1,895 Reviews

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Lauren
VIP
Greater Boston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love everything about Porto! Always consistent with the best food, drinks and service. One of our favorite restaurants in Boston.
PortoResponded 1 day ago
Hi Lauren Our pleasure! I’m so glad to hear you and Mr. Frei had a great time with us at Porto and thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. It always means a lot to the team to hear that we’ve done a good job and especially when the feedback is as positive as us being one of your favorite restaurants in the city. I look forward to hosting you soon Thanks again, Ned
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Keivan
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went with my parents, my aunt, and our 8 month old daughter for an early dinner at 5:30. The staff (Kenneth and Dianna) were extremely accommodating they were able to get us some bread for our daughter even though focaccia wasn’t being sold that evening. We will be back!
PortoResponded 1 day ago
Thanks for the review, Keivan! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your early dinner at Porto. It's great to know that our team was able to accommodate your needs and ensure that your little one had a delicious meal. We're also glad to know that our service met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Ayse
VIP
Greater Boston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, nice ambiance, great service. Pricier than expected but quality was great.
PortoResponded 1 day ago
Hey Ayse, Thank you so much for your kind words and high ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, ambiance, and service. We understand your concern about the pricing. At Porto, we strive to provide the best quality ingredients and a memorable dining experience. We believe our prices reflect that commitment. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team
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Sarah
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My boyfriend and I came here over a year ago in August when the place was in full swing and had the outdoor patio going. Last night we went in the dead of winter and the vibe was warm and cozy. The food was just as good as we remembered. And validated parking for the win!!
PortoResponded 1 day ago
Hello Sarah, We're thrilled to hear that you and your boyfriend enjoyed your experience at Porto! We're glad that you still find our food up to the standard you remember. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back in the summer! Best, Team Porto
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Tiffany
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pasta is really good and winter chopped salad is really recommended
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B
VIP
Greater Boston
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is delicious Service is excellent Ned the most amazing host Atmosphere is comfortable Music was a little loud
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Ramona
VIP
Indiana
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food - the Branzino was just so delicate and tasty. Big portions. Chocolate chip cookie was the best dessert! Also the cocktails were nicely done and the service was absolutely amazing, 5 stars all the way.
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Lenny
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Miguel was an excellent server!!! Dishes were incredible!
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Allen
VIP
Greater Boston
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were very good. Miguel our server was great. He recommended some good options and was available without being disruptive. Food was well cooked especially the octopus. Thought it was a little pricey but would go back
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Gershon
Oklahoma City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Food and service was amazing. The hosts and waiter were very welcoming. The waiter made phenomenal menu recommendations and always came to follow up to see how we like the recommendations he made. The general manager Ned was also amazing and extremely personable!
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FAQs

Porto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 536-1234.

Porto is rated 4.8 stars by 1895 OpenTable diners.