Porsena

Name: Porsena
Address: 21 East 7th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10003
Telephone: (212) 228-4923
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

570 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Just a few blocks from Astor Place, Porsena is a trattoria in the convivial Italian tradition where friends and neighbors gather along with tourists and passers-by. Chef Sara Jenkins has drawn on memories of her Tuscan and Roman childhood to create a pasta-centric menu featuring Italy’s finest artisanal pastas, served with traditional and imaginative sauces, as well as a series of tasty antipasti and hearty main courses. Modeled after the simple restaurants in Italy that serve as neighborhood dining rooms, the menu focuses on a timeless list of classic Italian dishes such as maccheroncini al ragu and spaghetti con le vongole. Porsena is just the kind of colorful neighborhood restaurant you might be thrilled to find in the narrow back streets of Rome or Florence.

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

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Takeout

(212) 228-4923

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 228-4923
Website
http://porsena.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Porsena is a trattoria in the convivial Italian tradition, with it's convenient location, flexible menu's, seamless & memorable cuisine and service. Porsena is the perfect place to host your party from weddings, baby showers, bachelor parties to business gatherings.
Private party contact
Ian MacRae: (212) 228-4923

Location
21 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood
East Village
Cross street
3rd avenue
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 570 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience3
The lamb pasta was the best thing ever
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner it was great
JM
JasonM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and amazing service Stephen and Ian are superstars!
A
Appolonia
New York Area
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Porsena. Has maintained its fresh and delicious menu over the years. Never disappointing. We go for birthdays and celebrations on the quiet side. Good wine list and cocktails, great hors d'oeuvres and all done with pride. There is a nice bar in its own space away from dining tables and hi tables there for their clientele. Always a pleasure to take friends who tell us they return for more good times and meals.
AD
AlanD
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
There for a special dinner which was outstanding. Eager to try again for the regular menu.
M
Michael
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is especially good for sharing among a group. Service is cheerful and attentive. Overall it's just a lovely and high quality restaurant that is small enough to have a neighborhood feel.
E
Epicuria
New York Area
63 reviews
vip
4.0
63 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent pasta and nice curated wine list. Good salads too. Have been here before, when we see a performance at The Public Theater, and expect to return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service3ambience5
Food was unbelievably good. Will be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, our server was very attentive and had helpful suggestions
E
Epicurious
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always cooked to perfection here. They have a great wine list and the pasta rotates - except the anelloni. Do yourself a favor and order it!!
DB
DamianB
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Really cozy and quiet place for different and well made pastas. A bit pricey for the neighborhood but worth it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall3food2service5ambience5
The place is very cute and cozy, service is good, the food is just alright. Out of 4 dishes I’d only consider one good, and even then it wasn’t great...
AH
AmyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely dinner before we saw STOMP. The restuarant was a great find and the tilefish was amazing.
B
Brooklynpm23
New York Area
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall1food2service1ambience1
Unfortunately, a regrettable dining experience. Service was shaky and not prompt. Food was very average and unmemorable to say the least. The establishment was freezing as we all felt the cold breeze coming through the ceiling directly at us. Could not enjoy our meal. $275 went to waste.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
I’d had fantastic meals at Porsena before, and when I saw they were participating in Restaurant Week, it was an easy choice.
SF
ShaneF
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of best restaurants in Manhattan. Consistently excellent food and service.
JG
JudyG
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been to Porsena before and sought it out for this trip to NYC. It was wonderful as always and my dish was just delicious!
MO
MidnightOwl
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always top notch, romantic, delish and unpretentious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and delicious house made pasta.
a
allieb
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, excellent recommendations, and even better food! 10/10 would recommend.
PD
PaulD
Alabama
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2020
overall4food5service3ambience3
I loved the menu & food but will probably not return. I get bothered by restaurants that place tables 2-3" apart. It's way too close together and for the cost of a fine dining experience, I find it totally inconsiderate to the customers. The servers were all very nice although our tea order after dinner was forgotten about and my companion had to get up and find the waiter to remind him.
LC
LanC
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
I always crave Porsena in the winter. The pastas are delicious and comforting, yet original at the same time. The staff are the kindest team. Maybe that’s swayed by the many birthday dinners I’ve shared here, but I think they are just special any time you visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner with my wife!
MA
MAYA
Hawaii
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2019
overall3food3service5ambience3
The food was nice, but not amazing and not worth the peoce
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Porsena is a gem in the east village! Do not miss this place for the fabulous pasta, quiet ambiance and wonderful dining experience.
PM
PatrickM
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience3
The pasta was excellent. Our server was friendly and attentive. The ambiance was alright, but nothing special.
TS
TracyS
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2019
overall2food2service2ambience3
Food not good. Pasta was bland.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall5food5service3ambience5
What a wonderful place.
b
berniej
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
food has always been terrific, and their pastas are extra special. and everyone running the place make you feel at home, and come across as kind, considerate and friendly.
NF
NoFo
New York Area
74 reviews
4.0
74 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
Everything about Porsena is aces, except how noisy it can get.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent all around!
n
nygourmand
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time! Great food!
EC
ExperiencedCook
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very nice experience overall. Seems like air conditioning was coming on and off so got chilly at times inside. We were allowed to linger and chat (meeting the boss!) with appetizers which was great but they should have waited to prepare our pasta, or we should have requested they not prepare our pasta, until the table was cleared of apps. The pastas had been sitting there and were not as hot as they should have been. Risotto great! Will go back..
JD
JDNoho
New York Area
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience3
The food was excellent very tasty. The pastas were outstanding. The goat cheese cake was delicious. However the noise level was terrible. A table of 6 or 8 would scream and shriek at such volume that all the other diners heads would turn to see what was happening with a grimace on their faces. That was a disappointment, but the food made up for it.
LT
LauraT
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Porsena — wonderful cozy neighborhood spot with outstanding food and great service. Go there every time I visit NY!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Love this place and their staff! And their bar is always a good meeting spot.
JC
JimC
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2019
overall4food3service5ambience4
Very nice restaurant. A little on the small side so was not at all surprised that bar seating was also reserved seating so plan on standing for pre dinner drink. The staff was very friendly and service was excellent. The food was good. My pork shank was good and BIG and my wife's pappardelle and mushroom dish was tasty but a little dry. The side dishes where limited and they only serve wine and beer. Over all happy with the experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious pastas, great wine list, and service was spot on.
CP
CesarP15
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Es la cuarta vez que vamos y siento que les debo la reseña. La pasta que pedimos (calamarata con spicy lamb) riquísima, al dente. El ambiente buenísimo. La atención de Miguel insuperable.
FB
FionaB
New England
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food in a quaint setting - absolutely would recommend to anyone.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Porsena offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 228-4923.

Porsena is rated 4.6 stars by 570 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 228-4923

Additional information

Cross street
3rd avenue
Neighborhood
East Village
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://porsena.com/
Phone number
(212) 228-4923
Private party facilities
Porsena is a trattoria in the convivial Italian tradition, with it's convenient location, flexible menu's, seamless & memorable cuisine and service. Porsena is the perfect place to host your party from weddings, baby showers, bachelor parties to business gatherings.
Private party contact
Ian MacRae: (212) 228-4923

Porsena

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 570 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Porsena offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Porsena restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information