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 (1952)

$31 to $50

Italian

Ring Road, Boston, MA 02199-7820

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
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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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.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
Ring Road, Boston, MA 02199-7820
Neighborhood
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
$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

Herb Dusted Foccacia$8.00
dried herbs, smoked tomato, olive oil
Cauliflower Agrodolce$16.00
pecorino, pine nuts, golden raisins, shallot, anchovy
Calamari Fritti$21.00
pickled peppers, spicy tomato aioli
Porto Meatballs$18.00
beef, veal, pork, tomato, parmigiano reggiano, oregano
Local Burrata$23.00
sweet and sour rhubarb, strawberry, pistachio, grilled toast, fennel pollen, pea tendril, basil
Octopus A La Plancha$24.00
fingerling potato, aioli, smoked tomato, celery relish
Gnocco Fritto$18.00
san daniele prosciutto, pecorino, basil pesto
Grilled Asparagus$17.00
charred leeks, parmigiano reggiano, preserved lemons, sun and fire crunch - pepitas, sesame, sunflower seeds

House made Pasta

All pastas are made fresh everyday, in-house.

Roasted Mushroom Mafalde$30.00
parmesan, roasted oyster mushrooms, garlic butter, aleppo pepper
Pappardelle & Braised Duck Ragu$32.00
guanciale, pea shoots, orange zest, manchego, thyme
Bolognese$28.00
beef, veal, pork, tomato, pancetta, parmigiano reggiano
Ricotta Gnocchi$32.00
parmigiano reggiano, lemon butter, eight pepper spice, sage add truffles MKT

Entrees

Maine Course

Nonna's Eggplant Parmigiana$30.00
san marzano tomato, mozzarella, bread crumbs, parmesan, basil
Seared Branzino$52.00
saffron braised fennel, salmoriglio, citrus, frisee, hazelnut, romesco, mint
Scallops A La Plancha$44.00
celery root puree, brussels sprouts, pear, brown butter sauce, pancetta, chervil
Faroe Island Salmon Primavera$36.00
spring potatoes, haricots verts, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, sweet pea greens, lemongrass-ginger sauce, basil
Double Rib Lamb Chops$46.00
roasted thyme potatoes, rosemary yogurt, salsa verde, olives*
Za'atar Spiced Chicken$38.00
springtime caponata, artichokes, green tahini, celery leaves
Grilled Hanger Steak$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 Chicken$75.00
springtime caponata, artichokes, green tahini, celery leaves
Mushroom Mafalde & Black Truffle$90.00
parmesan, garlic butter, roasted oyster mushrooms, aleppo pepper
Piatto Di Mare$125.00
whole roasted branzino, seared scallops, grilled octopus, crispy potatoes, broccolini
32oz Ribeye “Fiorentina”$115.00
red wine reduction sauce, roasted garlic, cippolini onion, fall chopped salad, chili-lime vinaigrette, pomegranate, rosemary

Sides

Seared Broccolini$12.00
salmorigilio, giardiniera
Smashed Crispy Potatoes$12.00
garlic butter
Truffle Fries$12.00
parmesan, truffle oil

Dessert

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake$15.00
gingersnap crumble, rhubarb-strawberry compote, meyer lemon zest, mint
Churros$15.00
chili chocolate sauce, lemon curd
Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie$15.00
vanilla ice cream, sea salt
Tiramisu$15.00
mascarpone, espresso, rum
Sorbet$10.00
seasonal selection

What 1,952 people are saying

Porto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Porto is a beloved dining spot in Boston's Back Bay, celebrated for its "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the creative Mediterranean/Italian dishes by Jody Adams. The ambiance is described as "fun and relaxing," with a standout patio and inviting atmosphere. Attentive staff, especially manager Ned, enhance the experience.

1,952 Reviews

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Daniel
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service one of the best waiters I’ve had. Good food. Beautiful view
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Lea
Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and music. It was a beautiful night on the Almafi Coast patio. Excellent service and food was delicious.
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Davia
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved it here! The wait staff, food, ambiance was amazing! The outdoor patio is lovely as well
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Meghan
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was overpriced for the portion and quality. Service was lacking but that may have just been our server. Ambiance was fantastic. Probably only worth it to go for drinks.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I seriously loved this place. The service was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I was sharing a dish with someone, and instead of just handing us an extra plate, they actually brought it out already split into two portions. Both were plated so nicely, and it felt really thoughtful. Our waiter was the best. He was kind, attentive, and made the whole dinner feel really comfortable. We were obsessed with the eggplant, and the chef even came out to say hi, which was such a sweet and personal touch. Honestly, everything we ordered was delicious. I’m not just saying that. Every single thing we tried was full of flavor and really well done. The ambiance was super cute too. For a moment, it actually felt like we were in Italy. It was such a great experience overall, and I’ll definitely be coming back.
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Diane VIP
Greater Boston62 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service! We shared dishes and very much appreciated the way the chef split them in the kitchen for us. It made such a difference in our dining experience.
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Anna Maria
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal in Boston's Back Bay area. I took my friend out for her birthday; our first time at Porto. The service was excellent. All the staff from the host's, to the food servers and our waiter were all extremely friendly and attentive. We sat on the patio, which was well lit and not too loud. Clean easthetic and wonderful ambiance. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the octopus and lamb chops. We chose a tasty Tiramisu for dessert that they brought out with a candle for her, completely on the house! Absolutely amazing place. Can't wait to return!!
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Harriet
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Got the lemon tree and it was such a fun experience for a little saturday treat !
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Leo
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal experience! Delicious food and great service!
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nancy
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were there to celebrate a graduation. We were scheduled to sit in the open air patio, but due to rain we sat in the covered patio section. The majority of this area was closed for a wedding. The group was giving speeches and cheering, and it was incredibly loud. In order to use the bathroom, we had to go back outside in the rain and around to get back in so we wouldn’t disturb the wedding.
PortoResponded on June 11, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. First and foremost, congratulations on your graduation celebration we’re honored you celebrated such a special occasion with us. I’m very sorry to hear that the atmosphere and logistics weren’t what you expected. While we do our best to manage events and regular dining simultaneously, it’s clear that in this case the wedding impacted your comfort and enjoyment. Please know that your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll be reviewing our setup and communication around private events to ensure better accommodations for all of our guests moving forward. We look forward to hosting you again in the future and if you decide to give us another chance, please reach out to me so I can help you with your booking!
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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 1952 OpenTable diners.

Porto does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.