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Il Porto, Alexandria, VA

Il Porto

4.3
4.3
2404 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
At Il Porto Italian Ristorante in Alexandria, VA, our commitment to culinary excellence is evident in every dish we serve. Established in Old Town Alexandria in 1973, our restaurant has been a beacon for authentic Italian flavors, blending traditional roots with a modern culinary approach.

Our kitchen takes pride in crafting every dish from scratch, on-premise, ensuring freshness in every bite. Our pasta, made fresh daily, is a testament to our dedication to quality and authenticity. Our modern cooking techniques has elevated our offerings, allowing us to present a diverse menu while maintaining the rich traditions of Northern Italian cuisine.

The heart of our kitchen lies in our daily specials, curated with innovation rooted in the culinary heritage of Northern Italy. Each dish reflects a harmonious blend of creativity and tradition, inviting our patrons to embark on a culinary journey with every visit.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 836-8833
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Giuseppe Villari
  • Private party facilities
    Il Porto has a beautifully remodeled second floor with a separate bar that can accommodate up to 120 guests. Our wait staff is very well experienced in dealing with any type of large groups.
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Cross street
    N.Lee
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available or there is a parking garage located right behind the restaurant on Lee Street. Colonial Parking $10.00 flat rate. Also there is a parking garage one block away from the restaurant on Fairfax Street. City Hall Parking Garage after 5:00 p.m. $2.00 flat rate.
  • Public transit
    King Street Metro stop, about 16 blocks away from the restaurant. Free Trolley shuttle from King Street Metro to the restaurant
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 2,404 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Porto in Old Town Alexandria offers a charming Italian dining experience with "authentic recipes" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the live jazz nights and the delightful ambiance. While some mention inconsistency in food quality, standout dishes and attentive servers like Jackie and Nixon often make the visit memorable.

2,404 Reviews
  1. Jo

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Eve dinner with reservations. Seatwd upon arrival. Delicious cocktails, every dish was exceptional. Service was excellent despite being crowded. Lovely ambiance for the occasion. A memorable holiday meal.

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  2. Shera

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant was under staffed and very cramped. Food came out cold and tasteless. Granted it was Christmas Eve, management should have stangnated seating if they weren’t equipped to give quality service. Very disappointing experience.

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  3. Andrew

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    1.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Waiter was awful. Slow, aggressive, unpleasant, hostile, bumped into me about 7 times. One drink took 25 minutes to arrive, which was after our dessert was finished. Way overpriced. Mediocre food. Table was very small and packed way too close to the surrounding tables. Waiters kept knocking into people without so much as an excuse me. Our waiter kept passing by without asking if we needed anything or even looking our way. He was avoiding us. We had to get up and find him a few times. The priority was packing us in and taking our money, not good food or gracious service. An awful experience. But at least there was an automatic tip included, none of which was deserved! We were treated poorly and ripped off.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Chris

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Truly terrible service, didn’t receive our wine (that we ordered early on) until after our food was arrived. Wrong food was delivered which when alerted was picked up with no words spoken and a new “fixed” one arrived about 10 minutes later - zero apology. The busboy/runner dropped plates on our table without a word. Waitress was fine but was clearly overwhelmed. Will not be returning, especially with a much better Italian spots next door.

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  5. Nate

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was small and slightly loud enviroment. The food was fantastic, but service was lacking. Clearly our server did not communicate well with his team and gave excuses to try and save face. I think we'll be trying Landini bros next time.

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  6. Ron

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve dined at Il Porto several times before and unfortunately this is the worst service we’ve ever had. We had to ask for water and bread multiple times before we got any. Our dinner was served without any of us having any silverware. I finally had to leave my seat to find someone who could get us silverware, water, and bread. The food was definitely good.

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  7. Michelle

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitstaff was incredible, food was wonderful and the ambience is charming.

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  8. Carl

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been to Il Porto several times and have never been disappointed.

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  9. Susan

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an outstanding experience. Everything about this lovely restaurant deserves 10 stars!! Highly recommend!!!

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  10. Sherry

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was just OK, nothing that I would go back for. Our waiter was fantastic. The restaurant was cozy and romantic. I had the Spaghetti with meatballs. The sauce on the spaghetti reminded me of Chef Boyardee.

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FAQs

Il Porto does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Il Porto also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 836-8833.

Il Porto is rated 4.3 stars by 2404 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Porto

121 King street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N.Lee
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available or there is a parking garage located right behind the restaurant on Lee Street. Colonial Parking $10.00 flat rate. Also there is a parking garage one block away from the restaurant on Fairfax Street. City Hall Parking Garage after 5:00 p.m. $2.00 flat rate.
  • Public transit
    King Street Metro stop, about 16 blocks away from the restaurant. Free Trolley shuttle from King Street Metro to the restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Giuseppe Villari
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 836-8833
  • Private party facilities
    Il Porto has a beautifully remodeled second floor with a separate bar that can accommodate up to 120 guests. Our wait staff is very well experienced in dealing with any type of large groups.
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