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Al Porto Ristorante, Vancouver, BC

Al Porto Ristorante

4.4 (1602)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
321 Water Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B8

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Gastown's popular Water Street is alive with the taste of another era. Meander down the cobbled sidewalk and stumble across a true find, the uniquely situated Al Porto Ristorante. Spacious yet cozy, the room is as distinct as the cuisine that defines the rich flavour, and culture of Italy.



Please call the restaurant for parties of 7 or more. 604-683-8376
Private rooms and special menus for groups are available.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:15 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nimmie Balachandramoorthy
  • Private party facilities
    Located in historic Gastown, Al Porto Ristorante is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Vancouver. Cozy yet spacious, our two floors can seat up to 250 guests. We offer a variety of rooms to accommodate all your private event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Lauren Dobbin: (604) 683-8376
  • Neighborhood
    Gastown
  • Cross street
    Cambie
  • Parking details
    The closest parking is the East Park at 160 Water St, which is less than a block away.<br />
  • Public transit
    Just steps away from the Waterfront station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,602 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Neighborhood gem

  • Vancouver

    Kid-friendly

  • Vancouver

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Vancouver

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Al Porto Ristorante offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "awesome food" and "impeccable service." Guests praise the "nice ambiance" and convenient location near the Seabus. While some found the prices high, others applauded the "great deals" and "delicious food." The staff is often "warm and thoughtful," ensuring memorable evenings.
1,602 Reviews
  1. Gian

    Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always very good. The service always excellent. The restaurant is spacious, very clean, and refreshingly relaxing break from the Summer heat. Prices are fair and never disappointed with overall experience.

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  2. Mike

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was outstanding!!! Food was great as well.

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  3. David

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at this restaurant. The food was awesome! The service was impeccable! And the ambience was unsurpassed. We highly recommend this Italian restaurant to anyone who is looking for a traditional Italian meal. 

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  4. Mandi

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely evening at Al Porto. The service, food, wine and ambience were just what we needed after a day of exploring the city. They had a great early dinner deal with entree, main and dessert for less than the price of the main meal. We were staying in North Vancouver and the restaurant was so close to the Seabus. Overall a great dining experience.

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  5. Donna

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First restaurant in Vancouver that offered a nice dinner at a somewhat reasonable price

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  6. José Ayres

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Looks better than reality. High cost for a regular food, it is very expensive for the drink.

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  7. Rebeca

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The first approach of their server was simple and not so friendly. I’ve ordered the Mista salad for entrance and it was basically leaves with artichoke and ONE cherry tomato. For main I’ve ordered the bc wild salmon with risotto and veggies. The risotto was more like a rice with green peas, its was not a risotto, the vegetables were plain. However the fish was tasty. For dessert I had the tiramisu and lemon tart, they both tasted like they were not homemade.

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  8. Nic

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and the waiter was excellent. Ambiance is very nice. Highly recommended

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  9. Maggie

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They were overwhelmed by several large parties, we waited for over an hour for our food. The service was short, bordering on rude.

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  10. Elizabeth

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was busy with large groups and said they only had 3 waitstaff the night we were there. Honestly, we were amazed how well they handled it all. We never felt like we were ignored. The food was delicious! Would certainly go back again.

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FAQs

Al Porto Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Al Porto Ristorante also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 683-8376.

Al Porto Ristorante is rated 4.4 stars by 1602 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Al Porto Ristorante

321 Water Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B8

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cambie
  • Neighborhood
    Gastown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:15 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The closest parking is the East Park at 160 Water St, which is less than a block away.<br />
  • Public transit
    Just steps away from the Waterfront station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nimmie Balachandramoorthy
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Located in historic Gastown, Al Porto Ristorante is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Vancouver. Cozy yet spacious, our two floors can seat up to 250 guests. We offer a variety of rooms to accommodate all your private event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Lauren Dobbin: (604) 683-8376
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