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 (1970)

$31 to $50

Italian

Ring Road, Boston, MA 02199-7820

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 63 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!

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Popular dishes

The Positano Platter$125.00
a double plateau of 12 local oysters, 12 shrimp cocktail and tuna tartare accompanied by rhubarb mignonette, cocktail sauce and lemon
D.O.T. Tower for Two$80.00
dirty martinis, oysters (12 local), truffle fries
Tuna Tartare$25.00
seaweed yogurt, pear, ginger, crispy wonton chips, urfa, cilantro
Shrimp Cocktail$6.00
each
Local Oysters$3.00
each

Salads

Summer Chopped Salad$18.00
heirloom cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet baby peppers, smoked feta, pepperoncini, mint, black olive crumbs, chili-lime vinaigrette
Farm Greens Salad$18.00
purple radish, celery, scallions, shaved fennel, parmigiano reggiano, lemon vinaigrette

Antipasti

Small Plates

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$22.00
stone fruit agrodolce, heirloom tomatoes, pistachio dukkah, sesame, grilled toast, basil
Octopus A La Plancha$24.00
fingerling potato, aioli, smoked tomato, celery relish
Squash Blossom Fritti$19.00
lemon ricotta, tomato vierge, chili honey, anchovy
Grilled Pesto Street Corn$16.00
basil pesto, chorizo crema, ricotta salata, pangrattato
Melon & San Daniele Prosciutto$18.00
melon gazpacho sidecar, sumac, candied hazelnut, mint

House made Pasta

All pastas are made fresh everyday, in-house.

Roasted Mushroom Mafalde$30.00
parmesan, roasted oyster mushrooms, garlic butter, aleppo pepper
Lemon Chitarra & Clams$35.00
little neck clams, green garlic pesto, charred courgette, preserved lemons, calabrian chili, fried zucchini blossom, parsley
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
summer squash, sugar snap peas, leeks, braised harissa tomato, romesco, hazelnut, mint
Scallops & Sweet Corn$46.00
spiced couscous, sea beans, corn purée, peach relish, almonds, 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
sicilian eggplant caponata, green tahini, celery
Grilled Hanger Steak$42.00
fingerling potatoes, smoked olive butter, red watercress, red wine reduction sauce
Lobster Roll$40.00
warm buttered brioche, celery, lemon, aioli, fine herbs, crispy house seasoned fries

Entrees To Share

Plated for 2+ guests to share

Whole Roasted Za'tar Chicken$75.00
sicilian eggplant caponata, 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
Plum Butter Cake$15.00
whipped mascarpone, toasted almonds, crispy rosemary
Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie$15.00
vanilla ice cream, sea salt
Tiramisu$15.00
mascarpone, espresso, rum
Sorbet$10.00
seasonal selection

What 1,970 people are saying

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

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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

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Porto in Boston offers a "wonderful evening" with "excellent service" and "superb food." The outdoor patio, reminiscent of the "Amalfi Coast," provides a picturesque setting. Guests rave about the "incredible service" and "delicious, creative dishes." Highlights include the eggplant Parmesan and Branzino. A "perfect spot" for memorable dining experiences.

1,970 Reviews

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Julie VIP
Greater Boston88 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect! Pastas were extraordinarily and best burrata tomato salad I have ever had. Wonderful.
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Gail
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I had dinner at Porto last evening with our nephew and his wife. It was a wonderful evening. The food was delicious and it’s very rare that I find eggplant Parmesan as good as my mother-in law’s! The service was attentive and the atmosphere convivial. We will definitely done there again.
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Thomas
Greater Boston16 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonder time here. Food is wonderful and interesting.
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Don
Greater Boston6 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good service and it was nice eating outside on a summer evening. I just thought the food was average and not really worth the $.
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Chris VIP
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent. Food was very good. A little pricey but a nice restaurant that we will return to.
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joem
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful evening @ Porto, excellent service, superb food and fabulous ambiance. Look forward to many more visits.
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Tommy
Central Kentucky2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I are traveling throughout New England for the first time to celebrate our one-year wedding anniversary. While researching restaurants in Boston, we came across Porto, took note of its gorgeous setting and decor, and made a reservation. Our experience was tremendous! The weather was perfect for sitting outside on the lemon-lined “Amalfi Patio”. Chloe, our waitress, delivered exceptional, efficient service and had wonderful food and beverage pairing suggestions; she also offered great recommendations for other restaurants in the area. She truly elevated our experience. My wife and I enjoyed a dozen oysters and the melon & prosciutto appetizer to start, and both dishes were vibrant and refreshing; we had a delicious, buttery Willamette Valley Chardonnay to pair. Next, we shared the Whole Branzino entree and really appreciated the kitchen halving the fish for us before serving; it was absolutely incredible. To conclude our meal we enjoyed two cups of roasty coffee and the Plum Butter Cake — perfection. I highly recommend dining at Porto and hope that you’re able to visit during the summer months because the coastal, Italian-inspired patio area is a dream! Thank you for a wonderful evening, Chloe and the rest of the Porto crew!
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Rich VIP
Greater Boston36 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall great-‘nuf said although they are telling me I need to write more…
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James VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an outstanding experience at Porto. We ordered the Squash Blossom Fritti and it was as delicious as the one we had at a Michelin star restaurant in Rome. Chef visited our table twice! Our dinners were divine. We can’t wait to go back. There were three of us and we all loved our meals! You will not be disappointed dining here. Service was excellent, food was special.
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dana VIP
Greater Boston32 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Porto was perfect for a sunny afternoon in Boston for apps and drinks. Ambience is cute and service was great.
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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 1970 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.