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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: 4.6

4.6

1351 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Porto boasts a large and beautiful patio space in the middle of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. The menu is based on Mediterranean selections with a focus on Italy. 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

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 62 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
Executive chef
Jody Adams
Private party facilities
Porto’s private dining room exudes the aesthetics of a modern Mediterranean restaurant. Touches of netted crystal lighting over coffered concrete ceilings and mirrored accents beautifully contrast our brown leather banquettes and warm wooden toned tables. Please email Elissa@Porto-Boston.com for details
Private party contact
Elissa Rae: (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, 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 1,351 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing, service was attentive, patio was gorgeous. Will def be back.
NN
NativeNewYorker
New England
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Porto keeps getting better and better. We'll be back again very soon.
DD
DiningDuo
New England
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a most delicious dinner. There were so many tempting choices we couldn't decide. The combination of ingredients was fantastic but not way out there. We can't wait to return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great food, service was a bit on the slow side and very noisy inside: lovely outdoor dining - next time will aim to sit outside
KD
KatherineD
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Frankie was charming and humorous and unforgettable
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great outside patio and service! Great food as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Really excellent food. A bit of confusion from the wait staff about the wine list but they were polite and accommodating. The dining rooms are not large so the noise level is quite high. But overall we had a really good experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food and friendly service!
BB
BackBayer
New England
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We all eat at chain restaurants in Boston and I'm no exception. But how wonderful to be able to enjoy the fantastic food -- in an incomparable patio location -- created by an amazing team of chef/owners. And because they're local and incredibly generous, the team is well-known for their support of non-profits that help our Massachusetts neighbors. An example of this is their participation in this weekend's Pan Mass Challenge that supports Dana Farber's Cancer Institute!
G
Grace
New England
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We went there for early dinner. They have a great food, service and nice outsole seating. Definitely will go back!
LS
LeanneS
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elegant, sophisticated, great for celebrating or after work drinks. Meals were a bit pricey, but they serve homemade free bread and homemade olive oil. Housemade cocktails were phenomenal. Great staff. Will definitely be back. Ate outside and for people into social media, great location to Instagram.
KC
KarenC
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing as was the service
K
Katey
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Porto was amazing- super accommodating to our group. Food great and staff great!
AG
AndreaG
New England
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night with friends at Porto. Our server, Luce, was top notch.
N
Noankpearl
New England
101 reviews
vip
4.0
101 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
A local favorite! Porto works on many levels: excellent food, lovely atmosphere, great for outdoor dining. Service is attentive though occasionally the rush to clear plates is puzzling. Overall, very dependable and the yummy appetizer menu and generous portions means that you don't have to spend a fortune. My friends thought their wine pours were a little short, but that is easily rectified!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing amazing food and place. I’ve eaten there 5 times in the last week. My new number 1 restaurant!!!
VP
ValiPanzanese
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This sequence of events never happens in the US: One: you go to a restaurant and have a difficult time choosing what to have from the menu because everything looks so good! Two: everything you order is outstandingly delicious, so that the gaps between the individual ingredients described in print on the menu and the ingredients themselves are filled by a constellation of flavors that unify the dish and elbow their way into your palate memory! Well done chef and assistants; well done to the very professional waiter, the Denzel Washington look-alike who looked like he knew we half expected him to address us in Shakespearean English. He knew exactly when to be tableside and when to leave us alone. Elegant professionalism. Bravo!
VR
VictoriaR
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Porto always has impeccable service and to-die-for food!! They are always so happy to take care of every need which makes the experience even better. My go to for special occasions!
M
Melissa
New England
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was just amazing! He came over to us and made sure we were comfortable and had drinks while we were waiting for the others in our party. He made all recommendations when we asked and he was quite attentive. The food was just amazing - The Porto Plateau is a must for seafood lovers and the steak was delicious! They accommodated for a veggie substitute instead of potatoes which was great too! This place is a gem
DP
DaveP
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was all very good and the service was attentive and not rushed.
DR
DeniseR
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great weather for alfresco dining; delicious food; and wonderful service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
142 reviews
vip
5.0
142 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening thanks to the friendly staff including Joe who welcomed us in, Ned the new manager, our always wonderful server Frankie and exceptionally tasty food! The shrimp cocktail, tuna tartare, chopped salad and shrimp fra diavlo ALL outstanding! Looking forward to returning soon!
JC
JenniferC
New England
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! It was so fantastic! Cannot wait to go back!!!
p
picklechatter
New England
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Group of 9- food and wine excellent. Service was spot on. Would return.
MC
MichCam
New England
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabulous service and delicious food - we ate family style and got great recommendations from our server (who was so cute, btw!). Roasted chicken, mushroom pasta, scallops plus the Brussel sprouts and truffle fries. We topped it off with the big choc chip cookie to share. Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All around great. Food was delicious, service was amazing, nice setting, good location. A little challenging to get there with road construction but staff was friendly and helpful to give us directions over the phone. Highly recommend and will return.
DM
DaphneM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Porto excellently handled our party of ten for a business dinner. The cocktails and fresh seafood were excellent and our server was friendly and efficient. The ambiance is great and we had a nice little alcove to ourselves across from the bar. I'd definitely recommend Porto!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience4
Great food, service was okay. Food came out really fast which is nice but it was not coursed out at all. Our steak came before our appetizers. Our server didn’t bring all the items we ordered. Our wine was not kept in a chiller, and was over poured so it got warm. Our party wasn’t checked on to see if we needed anything else or to make sure the food tasted okay. Overall good restaurant missing those those touches that make a good dining experiences.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and excellent service!
BS
BoryS
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, drinks, and service was exceptional!
AD
AlyD
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
The service was very slow. The scallops and the halibut were very good but the pasta was lackluster. For the price (over $100 per person for an entree and two drinks) I wouldn’t recommend it and likely won’t be back again.
MR
MikeR
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Wonderful food, Wonderful location! Very consistent.
C
Cyrus
Washington DC
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience3
The hostess was very unhelpful and “no” was about the only answer she could give.
NC
NancyC
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service2ambience4
Celebration of successful school year for my 2 kids
BB
BackBayer
New England
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best outdoor dining spot in Back Bay by far. Fantastic food. Super fresh ingredients. VERY well-trained staff.
P
Peaker
New England
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience1
Unpleasantly LOUD, rushed service, very expensive. Food was good. Not worth returning.
l
laurap426
New England
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We ate in the outdoor patio, and it was pretty quiet. The food was delicious and the service was impeccalble. My only negative comment is that the portions were very small, especially for the prices they were charging.
JW
JenniferW
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated our anniversary on patio. Food and drinks were amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it. Food was amazing, ambience was great.
S
Suzan
New England
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Had a great dinner at Porto’s! Starting with tuna tartar, beet salad, mushroom pasta and branzino, everything was delicious. No room for desert. Good service. Highly recommend.

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
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Porto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 536-1234.

Porto is rated 4.6 stars by 1351 OpenTable diners.

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

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 62 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Ring Road, Boston, MA 02199-7820

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
Executive chef
Jody Adams
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, 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 room exudes the aesthetics of a modern Mediterranean restaurant. Touches of netted crystal lighting over coffered concrete ceilings and mirrored accents beautifully contrast our brown leather banquettes and warm wooden toned tables. Please email Elissa@Porto-Boston.com for details
Private party contact
Elissa Rae: (844) 646-0309

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Porto

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Tuna Tartare

Seared Scallops

Lamb Chops

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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