Porto

Name: Porto
Address: Ring Road, Boston, MA, United States, 02199-7820
Telephone: (617) 536-1234
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1857 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
Lively

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

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

Calamari FrittiUS$21.00
pickled peppers, spicy tomato aioli
BurrataUS$23.00
prune plum preserve, curly endive, chili-sumac oil, grilled toast, basil
Octopus A La PlanchaUS$24.00
fingerling potato, aioli, smoked tomato, celery relish
Italian Fried DoughUS$18.00
san daniele prosciutto, golfetta salami, pecorino, aceto di balsamico
Cauliflower AgrodolceUS$16.00
pecorino, pine nuts, golden raisins, shallot, anchovy
Porto MeatballsUS$18.00
parmesan, beef, pork, tomato, oregano
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
Shrimp PuttanescaUS$35.00
chitarra, braised harissa tomato, olives, capers, preserved lemons, breadcrumbs, calabrian chili, parsley
BologneseUS$28.00
tomato, parmesan, pancetta
Ricotta GnocchiUS$32.00
parmigiano reggiano, lemon butter, eight pepper spice, sage add truffles MKT

Entrees

Maine Course

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 lentils, roasted grapes, swiss chard, fennel pollen, rosemary, labneh
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 potato, red watercress, zhoug, anchovy butter, cilantro

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

Almond Olive Oil CakeUS$15.00
apple compote, brown butter ginger gelato, 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 1,857 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
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Porto offers an exceptional dining experience with "exquisite service and food" in a stunning setting. Guests rave about the "best patio dining in Boston" and delightful dishes like octopus and truffle mushroom pasta. While some mention slow service, the staff's attentiveness and the inviting atmosphere make it a must-visit.

1,857 Reviews

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John
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and food was delicious! It was a little pricey for the portion size of pasta and entrees. Wine list was somewhat obscure/limited but they were helpful and knowledgeable about the list and we found a couple if good options
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Dave
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We booked for 4 couples and everyone was happy with the food quality and good service. Waitstaff is obviously trained to upsell the drinks and add ons but I think that’s par for the course these days. The location near the Prudential center makes it a perfect place fora dinner out before theatre or Symphony. Prices are a bit high but where isn’t that true these days. Nice experience overall.
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Meagan
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best gnocchi! Super unique flavor and very good sauce.
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Matthew
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and stellar service! Made for a great anniversary dinner.
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Maggie
VIP
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff, really attentive without hovering. Delicious meal. Well done!
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Pamela
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice atmosphere, decided to have dinner at bar instead of sitting at table. Bar staff very pleasant and friendly! Great wine and the seafood tower is excellent! Highly recommend this place. We will be back next time in Boston. Great seafood!
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Alexandra
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. It was delicious and the portions were just right. Not as huge as other restaurants offer. The service is wonderful, too.
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Emmy
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fish was incredible! Service was wonderful I would absolutely come back
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food absolutely phenomenal. Had to wait a bit to be seated for our reservation but staff was understanding and attentive.
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Karen
Greater Boston
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional! One of my favorite restaurants in Boston! We tried the Pre-Symphony Dinner at 5:00 pm and it was delicious and timely. Food is creative with amazing flavor profiles. I just love all of Jody Adam’s restaurants! This is a must visit! Enjoy!
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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 1857 OpenTable diners.