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Al Porto Ristorante, Vancouver, BC
Al Porto Ristorante, Vancouver, BC
Al Porto Ristorante, Vancouver, BC
Al Porto Ristorante, Vancouver, BC
Al Porto Ristorante, Vancouver, BC

Al Porto Ristorante

4.1 (1599)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
321 Water Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B8

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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

Private dining

What 1,599 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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Al Porto Ristorante offers a blend of "excellent food and service," with a "delicious" menu and attentive staff. Guests appreciate the fresh catch of the day and the flexibility to accommodate custom requests. The atmosphere is inviting, making it "great" for celebrations and special occasions.
1,599 Reviews
  1. Nic

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Maggie

    Seattle1 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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  3. 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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  4. Jenifer

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh catch of the day, seared to the right amount of crispiness. Excellent 10/10 service!

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  5. Matt

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Al Porto was phenomenal. First time visiting and had an incredible experience. Highly recommend!

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  6. Janet VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible experience! The owner was extremely rude and even mocked our order. The food was disappointing — the carbonara was overly salty, and both the pizza and gnocchi lacked flavor. I would not recommend this restaurant. It’s simply not worth your time or money.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Maureen VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal and service. We have not been to this restaurant since pre-Covid. We highly recommend them.

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  8. Karey

    Unspecified4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice food & portion is good! The staff are very nice too!

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  9. Heather

    Vancouver / British Columbia13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a second visit here and we came back because of our first experience. If you don’t see it on the menu, just ask. They will accommodate any combination.

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  10. Curtis

    Cancun1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The only restaurant I’ve literally walked out of. Worst service ever is an understatement.

    1 person found this helpful

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 4.1 stars by 1599 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Vancouver / British Columbia
  4. Vancouver
  5. Gastown

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 8 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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