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Porto

4.8
4.8
1922 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Ring Road, Boston, MA 02199-7820

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Josue Louis & Jody Adams
  • Private party facilities
    Porto’s private dining exudes the aesthetics of a modern Coastal Italian restaurant. Coffered concrete ceilings and mirrored accents beautifully contrast our leather banquettes and warm wooden toned tables to make for a warm and invited space. Please email Kristina@Porto-Boston.com for details.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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)Three blocks from Bay Bay Station (Orange Line)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Pre-Symphony Prix Fixe Dinner

    $49.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at Porto Tuesday - Saturday at 5pm for a delicious 3 course dinner for just $49 per person before heading to the Symphony. Enjoy your choice of antipasti, entree and dessert from our Prix Fixe menu and savor a delightful dinner ahead of the performance. This menu is exclusively available for a 5pm reservation only and there is no better way to make a delicious evening out of your Boston Symphony experience!
    Pre-Symphony Prix Fixe Dinner Photo

What 1,922 people are saying

Porto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porto offers a delightful dining experience in Boston with "great pasta," "delicious food," and "amazing service." Standout dishes like the rib eye and Branzino, coupled with a "relaxing ambiance," make it a must-visit. The staff, including standout server Miguel, are "friendly and knowledgeable," ensuring every visit is memorable.
1,922 Reviews
  1. Carol

    Houston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    A disappointment. Our waiter was rude and inattentive - and had an attitude. It was very noisy preventing social conversation. The food was subpar - the hanger steak was small and over salted. The octopus mushy. The price value for the experience and food was poor. Perhaps they had a bad night - based on finer reviews we had high hopes for a special dinner.
    PortoResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Carol, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Porto. We strive to provide excellent service and high-quality meals, and it sounds like we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback on the waiter's behavior and the food, and we assure you that we're taking your comments into consideration as we continually work to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to show you the true Porto experience. Best, The Management Team

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  2. Kati VIP

    Dallas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pasta! Loved the Duck Pappardelle and the Mushroom Mafalda. Dessert finished the night just right—delicious cookie. Would definitely come back again.

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  3. John

    Seattle42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    team did a good job fixing an order that was initially brought to table containing food allergens that had been discussed when ordering. appreciate the efforts to correct it

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  4. Barbara VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed sharing a couple of appetizers - food and service is always outstanding!

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  5. Johnny

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my wife’s 30th birthday there. Staff are super nice and the service is amazing. High recommend it and would love to visit again.

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  6. Kihong

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was absolutely fantastic! Really recommend the mushroom mafalde!

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  7. Paul VIP

    Greater Boston119 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Porto was a amazing experience, highly recommended by the Mandarin Oriental, and I couldn't be more pleased! The menu was diverse and delicious showcasing culinary creativity, but the standout dish was undoubtedly the rib eye—cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. Complementing the amazing food was the impeccable service; the staff was attentive, knowledgeable. I recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to savor a memorable meal in Boston!

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  8. Karen VIP

    Greater Boston80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place! The food is creative and delicious. The staff is friendly and the ambiance is relaxing. There is outdoor seating in warm weather and even a covered porch with heat in the not so warm weather. A+

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  9. Kate VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love Porto. Great food, great wine, great service.

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  10. Vicki VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service Delicious food amazing drinks!! I would give 10 stars, but the max is 5. This is wonderful welcoming and friendly restaurant!

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FAQs

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

Porto is rated 4.8 stars by 1922 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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  5. Back Bay

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Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Porto

Ring Road, Boston, MA 02199-7820

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Boylston Street & Huntington Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
    Josue Louis & Jody Adams
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Porto’s private dining exudes the aesthetics of a modern Coastal Italian restaurant. Coffered concrete ceilings and mirrored accents beautifully contrast our leather banquettes and warm wooden toned tables to make for a warm and invited space. Please email Kristina@Porto-Boston.com for details.
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