Porto

Name: Porto
Address: Ring Road, Boston, MA, United States, 02199-7820
Telephone: (617) 536-1234
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1846 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
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)<br />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 1,846 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Porto offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "amazing food" and a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the beautiful patio and attentive staff, making it a "perfect date night spot." The octopus and branzino are highly recommended, and the service is often described as "exceptional." A go-to for special occasions!

1,846 Reviews

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Karen
Greater Boston
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 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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William
Atlanta Metro
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service, relaxed atmosphere, extremely helpful staff - warm and welcoming. Local oysters were amazing , octopus appetizer wonderful, had duck ragu papperadelle and shrimp puttanesca. Nice, balanced reasonably priced wine list, manager/sommelier was knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful. Too stuffed for dessert! Highly recommend! Will return when next in Boston .
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Donna
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Porto is a fabulous destination! The food is awesome beyond belief! Our drinks, appetizers, dinners, and dessert…all wonderfully tasty with beautiful presentation! Our waitress was personable, knowledgeable, and so efficient without rushing! Can’t wait to go back!
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Jean
Greater Boston
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fun and trendy place. The food was good. The portion size was fine for me but not my husband. Our server was excellent, attentive but not hovering. It was pricier than I expected.
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Paul
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good restaurant, phenomenal waiter and super nice, but limited menu
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was outstanding, including our waiter Marcel.
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Vasili
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was exceptional. The food as usual was excellent. The drinks were awesome.
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Christine
Indiana
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic! The tuna tartare was exquisite and all the pasta dishes are exceptional!
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priyank
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and excellent food as always!! Must try the octopus, cauliflower and branzino!
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bruce
San Diego
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were seated by door to the patio. Unfortunate, but servers and guests let the door slam each time. I would expect better based on cost of dining here. Not very hard to put a soft stop in during business hours.
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FAQs

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

Porto is rated 4.7 stars by 1846 OpenTable diners.