Porta'Vino

4.9

1511 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Great for fine wines
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Houstons newest BYOB Restaurant.
Casual Atmosphere, Incredible wine prices, Amazing Food

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 360-7480
Website
http://www.portavinohouston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Danny Trace
Private party facilities
TWO PRIVATE ROOMS ONE SEATS 18 SECOND ROOM SEATS 30

Location
7800 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
Neighborhood
Heights / Washington
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

Italian Fries$7.00
Chili oil, fresh herbs & parmesan cheese, a little spicy!!
Italian Mac & Cheese$9.00
Four cheese macaroni, crunchy topping with fresh herbs
Cured Wild Salmon Carpaccio$16.00
Served with capers, grain mustard sauce, toasted bread, 1836 olive oil and Maldon sea salt
Arancini Risotto Balls$14.00
Stuffed with 5 cheeses, deep-fried with marinara sauce
Steamed Mussels$15.00
Miso broth, white wine, tomato, garlic, mushrooms, shallots, toasted bread
Balloon Bread$12.00
Herb-Seasoned, Puffed round of Homemade dough
Extra Meatball$4.50
Beef meatballs, garlic, red sauce, parmesan cheese
Calabrese Crispy Shrimp$19.00
Andouille sausage, Calabrian chili aioli
Cornflake Calamari$15.00
Pepperoncini, calabrese remoulade
Artichoke Fromaggio$16.00
Focaccia, house mix triple cream cheese, whole roasted garlic, spiced pecans, greens
Polpette$13.00
Housemade meatballs, marinara, pecorino
White Bean Soup (S)$8.00
Vegetable broth, carrots, celery, tomato, onion, potato, spinach & herbs
White Bean Soup (Lg)$15.00
Vegetable broth, carrots, celery, tomato, onion, potato, spinach & herbs

Green Stuff

Spinach Salad$15.00
Toasted pumpkin seed, hard boiled egg, feta, roasted red pepper, marinated red onion, candied pecans, roasted mushrooms & bacon vinaigrette
Chopped Wedge$14.00
Grape tomato, chives, bacon & gorgonzola cheese dressing
Porta'vino Salad (Lg)$11.00
Greens, mozzarella, strawberry, pecans & house vinaigrette
Ella's Caesar (Lg)$11.00
Ella's Caesar (sm)$6.00
Romaine chiffonade, focaccia croutons anchovy dressing
Porta'vino Salad (sm)$6.00
Petit greens, mozzarella, strawberry-lemon vinaigrette, candied pecans

Pizza

Pepperoni$18.00
Marinara, mozzarella, fresh oregano, 1836 olive oil
Cauliflower Crust$4.00
Available on all pizza
Margherita$16.00
Tomato, garlic, basil, mozzarella
IL Tutto$21.00
Pepperoni, sausage, beef, mushrooms, fresh veggies
Short Rib$19.00
White bean puree, caramelized onions, gruyere, mushrooms, mozzarella, balsamic

Pasta

Cacio e Pepe Mezzaluna$18.00
Rome's favorite dish! Mezzaluna pasta, pepper, pecorino & butter
Butternut squash ravioli$17.00
Ravioli, whipped butternut squash, ricotta, parmesan, nutmeg, crispy parsnips & fried sage leaves
Spaghetti & Meatballs$17.00
Beef meatballs, garlic, red sauce & parmesan cheese
Wild Boar Bolognese$29.00
Pappardelle, parmigiano, beef, wild boar & mushrooms
Truffled Rigatoni Pasta$29.00
Grilled shrimp wrapped in prosciutto, grand marnier sauce, sage polenta
Shrimp FraDiavolo$27.00
Spaghetti, spicy marinara, shrimp, mussels, olives, scallions
Lasagna$20.00
Ricotta, mozzarella, wagyu beef & marinara sauce

Mains

Veal & Risotto$29.00
Paneed veal medallion with spicy artichokes, fresh pea risotto & house made rose sauce
Cast Iron Seared Diver Scallops$29.00
Three dry-packed scallops with parmesan polenta, roasted corn, basil & pesto beurre blanc
Honey, Garlic Pork Tenderloin$28.00
Brined, smoked & grilled w/ seasonal harvest & black peppercorn mashers
Citrus Grilled Salmon$28.00
Avocado, cucumber relish, sage & spinach polenta, lemon drizzle
Baramundi Sea Bass$29.00
Blistered tomato, seasonal harvest, herb, lemon & 1836 olive oil
Flat Iron Steak$29.00
Bias cut ribeye cap, seasonal harvest, house made worcestershire & black peppercorn mashers
Chicken Parmesan$24.00
Roast garlic demi, crawford bock reduction, whipped white beans
Braised Short Ribs$29.00
Whipped Northern white beans, amarone lemon zest gremolata

Sweets

Coconut Cream Pie$9.00
Our #1 best seller!! Homemade!
Tiramisu$9.00
Coffee liqueur-soaked lady finger cookies, mascarpone, whipped cream & chocolate
Medium Rare Brownie$9.00

Drink

Milk$3.00
Homemade Lemonade$5.00
Iced Tea$2.75
Rambler Hill Country Sparkling Water$3.25
Supporting TX Parks & Wildlife"
Soft Drinks$2.95
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite

White Wine

Flowers Chardonnay$41.00
Kettmeir Pinot Grigio$29.00
Stout Sauvignon Blanc "Granny Rae"$34.00
Cakebread Chardonnay Magnum (1.5 Liter)$99.00
J. D. Villebois Sancerre$38.00
Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc$49.00
Alma Rosa Chardonnay$44.00
Daou Rose$21.00
Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc$29.00
Les Sarrins Rose$25.00
Albert Bichot Chablis$36.00
Darioush Viognier$67.00
Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2018$32.00
Cakebread Chardonnay 2018$46.00
Far Niente Chardonnay 2018$58.00

Red Wine

Clos Du Val Red Blend "Yettalil"$147.00
Cade Howell Mountain Cabernet$99.00
The Pact Cabernet$98.00
Vaso Cabernet$89.00
Revana "Terroir Series" Cabernet$83.00
Pride Mountain Cabernet$65.00
Odette "Adaptation" Cabernet$64.00
Hensley Family Cabernet$57.00
Bella Union Cabernet$51.00
Austin Hope Cabernet (1 Liter)$49.00
Frank Family Cabernet$47.00
Meso "Big Blend" $58.00
Alexander Valley "Cyrus" Red Blend$59.00
Serca Gran Corte Malbec$52.00
Paul Hobbs RR Pinot Noir$65.00
Revana "Alexana" Pinot Noir$35.00
Bial Zinfandel "Black Chicken"$43.00
Belle Glos Pinot Noir 2018$43.00
Piano Chiuso Primitio Riserva$48.00
Kosta Browne RR Pinot Noir 2018$96.00
En Route Pinot Noir$49.00
Duckhorn Merlot 2017$42.00
Leviathan Red Blend 2017$36.00
Barnett Cabernet$67.00
Crown Point Red Blend$61.00
Aperture Red Blend 2016$59.00
Etude Pinot Noir "N. Canyon"$51.00
Poggio San Polo Toscana$34.00
Faust Cabernet 2017$49.00
Silver Oak Cabernet$86.00
Quilt "Baby Caymus" Cabernet 2017$39.00
San Polo Brunello Di Montalcino$69.00
Inglenook Cabernet 2015$63.00
Jordan Cabernet $59.00
Rutherford "AJT" Cabernet$54.00
Caymus Cabernet (1 Liter)$89.00
Batasiolo Barolo $51.00

Bubbles & Rose

Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose Magnum$199.00
Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs$43.00

Beer

Ultra$4.50
Estrella$5.50
Stella Artois$5.50

What 1,511 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Houston
Best Value
Houston
Great for fine wines
Houston
Italian
Houston
Best Value
Houston
Great for fine wines
Houston
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Porta'Vino in Houston is a culinary gem known for its "really great food and an excellent wine list" at amazing value. Guests rave about the "fabulous service," with standout staff members like Chris and Jacob. The atmosphere is lively and perfect for any occasion, making it "our favorite neighborhood choice."

1,511 Reviews

C
Cary
Houston
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food & service was amazing!! I had the scallops with the butternut purée. So good!!!
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Larisa
Houston
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is incredible here and the wine , the wine. Amazing assortment at great prices ! Service is impeccable . One of my all time faves here in Houston !
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J
Jacqueline
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The balloon bread and mussels were delicious starters and pastas were very tasty and good portion sizes. We loved the outdoor patio! We opted to bring our own bottle of wine and pay the $12 uncorking fee, but the prices on their bottles are fantastic! Definitely will be returning
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Rob
Houston
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great meal as always Chris took care of me ! I had chicken Parmesan and was awesome! They make their own pasta!
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Petra
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great but the noise level. I would not call it energetic but that was the highest level. It's always hard in a small room with noise bouncing off the walls.
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Harry
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience and service. However, the veal was very tough.
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C
Carolyn
Houston
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant never disappoints. Great food for the value. Great wine. Staff was slammed but they kept up with the crowd. I wish they would open one in Bellaire.
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Lauren
Houston
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! Wow, what a great meal. You cannot go wrong with the food here. Everything is delicious. Our server was great as well.
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Jessica
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great service, food and atmosphere! One of my favorite restaurants.
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Diana
Naples
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great as always and our waiter Jacob was awesome. 👏
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FAQs

Porta'Vino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 360-7480.

Porta'Vino is rated 4.9 stars by 1511 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7800 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

Additional information

Neighborhood
Heights / Washington
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Danny Trace
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

Website
http://www.portavinohouston.com/
Phone number
(713) 360-7480
Private party facilities
TWO PRIVATE ROOMS ONE SEATS 18 SECOND ROOM SEATS 30

Porta'Vino

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Shareables

Italian Fries$7.00

Italian Mac & Cheese$9.00

Cured Wild Salmon Carpaccio$16.00

Arancini Risotto Balls$14.00

Steamed Mussels$15.00

Balloon Bread$12.00

Extra Meatball$4.50

Calabrese Crispy Shrimp$19.00

Cornflake Calamari$15.00

Artichoke Fromaggio$16.00

Polpette$13.00

White Bean Soup (S)$8.00

White Bean Soup (Lg)$15.00

Green Stuff

Spinach Salad$15.00

Chopped Wedge$14.00

Porta'vino Salad (Lg)$11.00

Ella's Caesar (Lg)$11.00

Ella's Caesar (sm)$6.00

Porta'vino Salad (sm)$6.00

Pizza

Pepperoni$18.00

Cauliflower Crust$4.00

Margherita$16.00

IL Tutto$21.00

Short Rib$19.00

Pasta

Cacio e Pepe Mezzaluna$18.00

Butternut squash ravioli$17.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs$17.00

Wild Boar Bolognese$29.00

Truffled Rigatoni Pasta$29.00

Shrimp FraDiavolo$27.00

Lasagna$20.00

Mains

Veal & Risotto$29.00

Cast Iron Seared Diver Scallops$29.00

Honey, Garlic Pork Tenderloin$28.00

Citrus Grilled Salmon$28.00

Baramundi Sea Bass$29.00

Flat Iron Steak$29.00

Chicken Parmesan$24.00

Braised Short Ribs$29.00

Sweets

Coconut Cream Pie$9.00

Tiramisu$9.00

Medium Rare Brownie$9.00

Drink

Milk$3.00

Homemade Lemonade$5.00

Iced Tea$2.75

Rambler Hill Country Sparkling Water$3.25

Soft Drinks$2.95

White Wine

Flowers Chardonnay$41.00

Kettmeir Pinot Grigio$29.00

Stout Sauvignon Blanc "Granny Rae"$34.00

Cakebread Chardonnay Magnum (1.5 Liter)$99.00

J. D. Villebois Sancerre$38.00

Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc$49.00

Alma Rosa Chardonnay$44.00

Daou Rose$21.00

Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc$29.00

Les Sarrins Rose$25.00

Albert Bichot Chablis$36.00

Darioush Viognier$67.00

Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2018$32.00

Cakebread Chardonnay 2018$46.00

Far Niente Chardonnay 2018$58.00

Red Wine

Clos Du Val Red Blend "Yettalil"$147.00

Cade Howell Mountain Cabernet$99.00

The Pact Cabernet$98.00

Vaso Cabernet$89.00

Revana "Terroir Series" Cabernet$83.00