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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

1480 Reviews

$31 to $50

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 30, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Modern European
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 536-1234
Website
http://www.porto-boston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Jody Adams
Private party facilities
Porto’s private dining exudes the aesthetics of a modern Mediterranean restaurant. Touches of netted crystal lighting over coffered concrete ceilings and mirrored accents beautifully contrast our leather banquettes and warm wooden toned tables. Please email Kristina@Porto-Boston.com for details
Private party contact
Kristina Plaku: (844) 646-0309

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)<br />Three blocks from Bay Bay Station (Orange Line)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Porto Plateau$90.00
16 oysters, 6 shrimp cocktail, tuna tartar
Shrimp Cocktail
- ea$6.00
Tuna Tartare$22.00
seaweed yogurt, coriander, serrano pepper, chive, orange, urfa crisp
Scallop Crudo$24.00
Currents, celtuce, caviar, tangerine agrumato, cilantro
Half Dozen Oysters$18.00
Local + rotating
Dozen Oysters$36.00
Local + rotating
Valley Pearls
Tyne Valley, P.E.I. | Intense sea salt up front and finishes with a lingering bay scallop sweetness
Island Creek
Duxbury, MA | strong salinity up front, easing into a sweet cucumber finish
Mookie Blue's
Damariscotta River, ME | strong salinity up front, easing into a sweet cucumber finish
Moon Shoal
Barnstable, MA | Sweet and buttery with light salinity

Appetizers

Pulpo a la Plancha$20.00
spanish octopus, crispy potatoes, smoked tomato puree, garlic aioli, lemon
Burrata$20.00
Local heirloom tomato and zucchini, panzanella, celery pesto, pistachio, basil
Panzerotti$18.00
Nduja, scamorza, tomato, oregano
Crispy Calamari$18.00
pickled peppers + aioli
Cauliflower Agrodolce$14.00
pine nuts, golden raisins, pecorino, shallot + anchovy
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$14.00
calabrian chili sauce, garlic yogurt + toasted almonds
Farm Greens Salad$14.00
local greens, radish, celery, scallion, mint, parmesan + lemon vinaigrette
Chopped Salad$14.00
Romaine, pepperoncini, plums, lemon bread crumbs, ricotta salata, calabrian chilli-lime vinaigrette, mint
Meatballs$14.00
beef + pork, tomato, parmesan + oregano

Entrée

Branzino$42.00
Salmoriglio, caponata, capers, lemon
Halibut a la Plancha$40.00
cannellini beans, saffron tomatoes, charred red peppers, pine nuts + basil pesto
Seared Scallops$40.00
Charred creamed corn, lemongrass, tomato and peach chutney, micro cilantro, sesame
Grilled New York Strip Steak$55.00
black garlic aioli, parmesan, crispy new potatoes, endive, mushroom
Lamb Chops$42.00
Rosemary yogurt, roasted thyme potatoes, salsa verde, olives
Half Roasted Chicken$38.00
thyme+mayor lemon marinated chicken, seared spinach+fava beans, grilled onions, croutons, green olives
Saffron Mussels$18.00
cream, ginger, focaccia, harissa braised tomatoes

House-Made Pastas

Wild Mushroom Mafalde$38.00
fresh black truffle, roasted wild mushrooms, garlic butter + aleppo pepper
Bolognese$26.00
tomato, parmesan + pancetta
Shrimp Fra Diavalo$32.00
braised tomatoes, harissa, toasted bread crumbs + calabrian chili
Ricotta Dumplings$36.00
Brown butter, pecorino, black pepper, lemon bread crumbs

Contorni

Seared Broccolini$12.00
salmorigilio, giardiniera
Caponata$12.00
Harissa, tomato, eggplant, olives, capers
Smashed Crispy Potatoes$8.00
garlic butter
Truffle Fries$16.00
parmesan, shaved summer truffles

Dessert

Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie$12.00
vanilla ice cream, vanilla sea salt
Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée$14.00
rhubarb compote, mint
Tiramisu$12.00
mascarpone, espresso, rum
Mixed Berry Sorbet$10.00
fresh raspberries + mint

What 1,480 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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NanN
New England
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pulpo a la plancha is among the best things I’ve ever eaten. Smoky and cooked to perfection. Kenneth is an outstanding server. Love the tuna tartare, especially when the chips are light, thin and crispy. The Mookie Blues oysters are tiny but tasty.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing as always! All the staff members are super nice and attentive. The atmosphere is so inviting and comforting. Everything was perfect. The best restaurant in Boston.
d
daniel
New England
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
The food is average. The service is average. The server was not that friendly. Nothing special.
N
Name
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience4
I saw a lot of cross-contamination happening in the kitchen. Line cooks were touching raw proteins and not changing their gloves before touching other food/pans/etc. I also saw a line cook wipe their work station with their apron which was concerning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall1food2service1ambience3
My partner and I decided to celebrate a special occasion at this restaurant, but unfortunately, it turned out to be a disappointing experience. The staff seemed to be in a rush, and we felt like they were trying to hurry us through our meal. We ended up deciding to leave after not staying even 30 minutes at the restaurant. It's unfortunate that we had to spend a celebration feeling rushed and uncomfortable. We won't be returning to this restaurant anytime soon.
W
Wiggens
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent staff, and delicious food. Go treat yourself!!
JP
JPCBoston
New England
171 reviews
vip
4.0
171 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food was excellent, service was slow, but professional. A table seated 10 minutes after we arrived was served before we were.
BE
BENandGCN
New England
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As, always wonderful. The food and the staff are amazing!
PortoResponded 6 days agoThank you so much for the kind words Ben! We hope to see you again soon!
M
Megwall
New England
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at this restaurant and we had a great meal & service ! The Lamb was amazing!
NN
NanN
New England
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Tuna tartare and the octopus were perfectly delicious.
S
Skippy
Toronto
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food was excellent, the ambience for a Saturday night felt more like a bar than a high end restaurant but I guess that can't be helped if you're a popular spot.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
Food was tasty, but we ordered several things at once and asked the waitress to course our meal and everything came out at the same time. They also forgot to put a candle in the dessert for my friend’s birthday.
K
Kendra
New England
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful place for a special occasion-----expensive, yes, but worth every penny for the experience and the food!!! The staff is professional and friendly and sure to make you feel welcomed. Our group shared a serving of the ricotta gnochhi and prosciutto with figs for starters with the house-made bread and olive oil. The seared scallops, halibut and braised lamb shank were prepared meticulously! While the dessert menu looked tempting, we had to pass, no room this visit, but we'll be sure to plan ahead next time!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our go to place when in Boston! Excellent experience every time! Try “Drop it like it’s hot” drink to start. Pulpo was amazing and of course, a dozen of oysters on the half shell. Always better than when I shuck them myself. The bronzino was one of the best. Sit at the counter and enjoy the show. Bon apetito!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful experience at Porto. The ambiance is lovely, the food was flavorful and very tasty and the staff were very attentive and kind. Noise levels were low but we had dinner at 9:30pm. Overall a wonderful experience. Will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice restaurant. The food and service were excellent. We ordered the crispy Brussel sprouts, a mushroom pasta and branzino. We were very happy with everything.
KR
KRISTINE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding and our services was excellent. Definitely one of my favorite places!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tasty food and drinks great service.
CK
CarolynKim
New England
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best meals I’ve had in a LONG time. Thank you!!
C
Cdines
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely the best place in Boston to enjoy a special occasion! Food, drinks & service are all incredible! It’s a large restaurant that’s somehow not that noisy and very clean. Reservations are highly recommended as it is a popular place to enjoy either inside or a large outdoor space with nice weather.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentine’s Day
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I am such a fan I rediscovered Puerto two years ago and I can't stop dining there. Had the chicken last night and it was so reminiscent of some thing I hate Naples. They were beautiful outdoor area in the summer and nice bar. Daniel was our waiter and he was so much fun and accommodating. See you soon Puerto.
EP
EdgarP
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was very good. Excellent service, our waiter was friendly and helped us to find choices that we enjoyed.
AP
AlexP
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cocktails were on point! This place is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always so good! A favorite for us.
MW
MarkW
New England
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, terrific waitstaff. reasonably priced. good buzz and you can have a conversation with your fellow diners
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
I had the oysters, greens salad, and the seared scallops with broccoli rabe— everything was delicious!!
I
Irishfe53
New York Area
220 reviews
vip
5.0
220 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at Porto. A splendid relaxed early Saturday night dinner before the Boston Symphony. Very good wine list, including wines by the glass. We shared spaghetti with mussels, clams, shrimp.
NS
NancyS
New England
118 reviews
vip
4.0
118 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Lived up to expectations except for the member of our party who ordered the scallops; felt the portion was not large enough for her to be satisfied. Coffee was sent back because it was not served hot—was lukewarm.
ME
MichaelE
New England
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had yet another wonderful meal at Porto - this time the bolognese that Jody Adams made justifiably famous at Rialto. I think it’s the best in the city. Can’t recommend Porto more highly.
BM
BarbaraM
New England
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb! Food delicious and service perfect!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience3
Service was extremely slow, way too overpriced for the quality of experience. Food was tasty but not worth $50 for fish.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service, nice atmosphere, and yummy food! Definitely have to go back!
BB
BjBoston
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect. Food was delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely evening with food and drinks of top quality. Gorgeous room.
BM
BrendaM
New England
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were excellent - we decided we need to go there more! Octopus was the best that I have had in the city!
FB
FoodieBH
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Food was really good - Italian/Mediterranean served. Wine selection is also great. Service was ok, bit hard to get their attention. The space is nice but some paint is peeling on the corners ??Main issue is the price - it is way too much for what it is, we paid 230 with tip for two mains, two desserts and two wine glass. Everything was pretty good yes but this is too much for what it is - probably you can go to the South End and get the same meal for 20% less.
ME
MichaelE
New England
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had another wonderful evening at Porto. The service is very professional but also very friendly, and the new menu items (including especially the spaghetti al a scoglio) were excellent. One of our favorite places.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a dinner with friends and family and had a fantastic time! The staff greeted us with genuine warmth as soon as we arrived. The atmosphere is very welcoming too. Our waitress Marjorie was kind, attentive and knowledgeable. We had local (Cape Cod) oysters to start, which were plump and fresh and the shrimp were colossal, delicious and crisp. Bread was warm focaccia with a flavored olive oil lightly drizzled over it. We ordered the cauliflower and the Brussel sprouts which were both excellent. Highly recommend getting them - we almost ordered another of each but knew we had plenty of food coming. We had pasta with mushrooms and the large gnocchi with truffle and bread crumbs. Both were very good. We saw octopus and tuna on the menu but don’t eat either after learning how intelligent octopus are and how overfished tuna is. We had scallops and lamb and halibut. I think the lamb was best but they were all good. We had an excellent couple of bottles of Sancerre (a French Sauvignon Blanc) which was excellent. The tiramisu and warm cookie with ice cream finished off a great meal. The only thing I was not crazy about is that the prices seemed a bit high. Maybe supply chain issues have raised food costs. An excellent and memorable night. We will be sure to return.

Safety precautions

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

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

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You can order delivery directly from Porto using the Order Online button. Porto also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 536-1234.

Porto is rated 4.7 stars by 1480 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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 30, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Order online

Ring Road, Boston, MA 02199-7820

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Boylston Street & Huntington Avenue
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Modern European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
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)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Jody Adams
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.porto-boston.com/
Phone number
(617) 536-1234
Private party facilities
Porto’s private dining exudes the aesthetics of a modern Mediterranean restaurant. Touches of netted crystal lighting over coffered concrete ceilings and mirrored accents beautifully contrast our leather banquettes and warm wooden toned tables. Please email Kristina@Porto-Boston.com for details
Private party contact
Kristina Plaku: (844) 646-0309

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Lamb Chops

Branzino

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Crudo

Porto Plateau$90.00

Shrimp Cocktail

Tuna Tartare$22.00

Scallop Crudo$24.00

Half Dozen Oysters$18.00

Dozen Oysters$36.00

Valley Pearls

Island Creek

Mookie Blue's

Moon Shoal

Appetizers

Pulpo a la Plancha$20.00

Burrata$20.00

Panzerotti$18.00

Crispy Calamari$18.00

Cauliflower Agrodolce$14.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Farm Greens Salad$14.00

Chopped Salad$14.00

Meatballs$14.00

Entrée

Branzino$42.00

Halibut a la Plancha$40.00

Seared Scallops$40.00

Grilled New York Strip Steak$55.00

Lamb Chops$42.00

Half Roasted Chicken$38.00

Saffron Mussels$18.00

House-Made Pastas

Wild Mushroom Mafalde$38.00

Bolognese$26.00

Shrimp Fra Diavalo$32.00

Ricotta Dumplings$36.00

Contorni

Seared Broccolini$12.00

Caponata$12.00

Smashed Crispy Potatoes$8.00

Truffle Fries$16.00

Dessert

Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie$12.00

Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée$14.00

Tiramisu$12.00

Mixed Berry Sorbet$10.00

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