Our first time at LoPorto's...it was an exceptional dining experience! It is a cozy restaurant and reservations are a must. Our friends dined on escargot and seafood Fra Diavolo. My husband and I shared the clams casino, he dined on Veal Saltimbocca and I enjoyed their Veal Sorsese. Our meals were outstanding! Their portions are generous. The food is perfectly seasoned. Our friends absolutely enjoyed their meals. Our veal was nice and tender and the vegetables were so terrific I could picture their recipe belonging to their Nona and passed down to them. My husband truly appreciated that they allowed him to have the potatoes and vegetables with his veal. The staff are friendly and make sure everyone is enjoying their meals and drinks. A lovely, lovely meal! read more

Italian restaurant in downtown Troy. Friendly staff in a cozy classic cucina. The food was very good and I say that as someone whom just returned from living/working in Italy the past two years. I will be back next time I visit my son whom lives a block around the corner. read more

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Amazing how great this restaurant is. Best secret in the Capital District. We started with mussels in a red sauce. Great flavor with fresh bread to soak up every bit of the broth. The wife started with Caprese Salad that was the freshest we have ever had. Our entrees were Chicken Milanese and Spaghetti Carbonara. Just great flavor and very large portions. Leftovers will make a great lunch tomorrow. Our server was friendly and very attentive. Front of the house is all over their game. We visit this area only a couple times a year but I guarantee we will be back often. It was like a visit to Italy!!! read more

Lo Porto's - Leave the gun and take the cannoli!!! - Italian Near Me - Troy, New York

Honestly one of the best hidden gems! Valentine's Day at Lo Porto's has officially become our tradition. Tammy was our amazing server last year, and Lydia made this year just as special with incredible service. The food, the drinks, the atmosphere...everything is always amazing. If you're looking for that cozy, family Italian vibe, this is the place. Couldn't recommend it more!! read more

Fantastic Italian food, generous portions, amazing ambience, super friendly staff, and a wonderful wine list. My family ate there we were six hungry adults visiting my daughter for parents weekend at Russell Sage. We really enjoyed ourselves no matter how you are leave room for dessert it was also mind blowing too! thank you so much. read more

Having eaten there so often and having enjoyed it so much, I've been hesitant to leave a review. I keep hoping it will fulfill Yogi Berra's prophesy, that "people don't go there anymore, it's too busy". No such luck. Get a reservation. Go. They'll treat you like family. It's really good. You'll have few days' left overs and will love it everyday. I'm not leaving pictures because I don't want to encourage you too much. read more

Not cool. I am from Pennsylvania and arrived before 8:30 when it said they were open until 9 amd they refused to serve only saying. We are all done for the night. I was really tired from travelling and would have even been ok with a to go order but wasn't offered anything. Not even a salad menu. read more

I have been going to Lo Porto's for more than 2 decades and I love everything there; from the art on sale on the walls to the magnificent food served by terrific people. read more

Lo Porto's - Shrimp Michael. Magnificent meal! - Italian Near Me - Troy, New York

Great, authentic food. Great service. I travel a lot and this is definitely a place I will stop at again when in town read more

Been years since we've been back to LoPorto and it's as busy as it's ever been. No doubt because the food here continues to impress. Straight forward Italian classics here done well and at the right price. Only complaint is the aging decor and Formica bar. I also can't stand looking at that giant ugly coat rack. Thieve issues won't keep me away but still, it's dated, ugly, and does distract from the fine eating experience LoPorto can give you. read more

Lo Porto's - Dinner at the bar! - Italian Near Me - Troy, New York

LoPortos is a very low key restaurant. Not really noticeable from the street unless you know it's there. By far the best Italian restaurant I've been to, and I've been to a lot. We went prior to a show, not knowing we needed a reservation. Although we didn't have one and they were booked solid, the hostess and the waitress managed to figure it out and got us immediately seated. The portions are enormous- generous isn't a big enough word. Takeaways-go hungry and call for reservations. read more

Lo Porto never disappoints. Start with the fried calamari and finish with the chocolate cake. Everything in between will be just as amazing.

Went to dinner at LoPorto's on Tuesday night. It was phenomenal. I had shrimp scampi and my husband had chicken cacciatore. Didn't have any leftovers, couldn't stop eating it! Outstanding. And our waitress, Lidia, was awesome. Very attentive and on point. Best Italian restaurant in the 518 by far! Highly recommend. read more

This was our first time here and the food was amazing. Great selection of Italian dishes and more. Our waitress was great she was cheerful and very helpful when it came down to the menu. She recommended the Veal Sorrentino but we asked if we could substitute chicken which was not listed on the menu but she said no problem. It was delicious. Others in our party order the calamari in a red sauce. They said the calamari was cooked perfectly. One in our party has gluten allergies and when she was ordering our waitress knew immediately that the sauce was not gluten free. The restaurant is located in one of the older buildings across from the old Palace Theatre in Troy. Parking is street parking only, which is tricky. But worth the hassle. read more

I would like to say that the drinks were real good. The calamari was real awesome.. the sauce eh. My chicken parm was alright I have had better for sure. My wife's veal parm was not real great. The cannoli had a great filling but the crust was ok read more

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I had the lasagna and my daughter had the eggplant Parmesan. Wine selection was amazing. Both meals were amazing, for our appetizers we shared the garlic butter clams. Our hostess waitress Sharyn was so pleasant and very informative. The ambience was very intimate very chill. Will definitely be back. Everything was so good I forgot to take pictures (that's a first) lol. read more

This place is consistently superb! Their dishes are freshly prepared with the kind of care you would take. You can't beat the old school ambiance and service. My top pick for Italian in the capital region, hands down. read more

we walked to be greeted with a sharp - "reservations?". We did not have any but they did seat us. The waiter was very friendly and helpful in making food selections. The warm fresh out of oven bread was a great start. Ordered Calamari with extra side of marinara sauce as appetizer - the tangy marinara is a must order! The Chicken Champagne and the Shrimp with mushroom sauce were delectable, the sauces were complex and well made, huge pasta portions that are good for a second meal. Only downside - the hot tea bags are a bit old. But overall a great place if you are in the mood for some good Italian food. read more

Finally got to this restaurant! Kind of an old-school Italian spot, excellent traditional old world food. Had a bottle of wine, the Oysters Rockefeller which was amazing! My husband got the veal I orderesome pasta. The pasta was a little more al dente than I like and they gladly took it back and cooked it more. Enjoyed watching the people come and go in this lively environment. Waitress was a little gruff, she's been there many years knows everything, and let's you know it! I highly recommend going here! read more

If you like old school Italian food and atmosphere, you'll have a good time. I'm a big fan of sitting at the bar, both bartenders who I have encountered are funny and attentive. I've tried many things on the menu, the seafood dishes being my favorite. The roasted red pepper salad is also very good. The wine flows nicely and the clientele are always fun to talk with. Always a good experience. read more

What can I say about this place? My second time around and it never disappoint. Great food. Good service. Only bad thing is I live 45 minutes away. A must stop while in town. read more

I love the old fashioned interior, the watm welcome, and the professional service. Cuisine is all one can expect. My favorite pasta is the fettuccine bolognese. Salads are fresh and crisp, and cocktails are a generous pour. read more

The best eggplant parm my husband has ever had - and he's had a lot. Great service. Thanks, Chris. Old fashioned ambiance. Worth every penny. read more

Great service Food is out of this world! For sure Italian and feel like home in your Nona's home read more

Called prior to a Saturday night visit to inquire about reservations at the bar for apps and dinner. Was told that they do not accept reservations at the bar but to be there at 4:30 or so and there would be no problem with seating. Arrived at the appointed time and there was available seating at the bar only to be told that the seats were reserved. Asked about the no bar reservations and was told that the party called to say they were on the way, obviously blown off for regulars. Crap way to do business, will not be back. When Mike was alive this would nat have happened. read more

The best pasta I've ever had. - by far. I was so excited that I forgot to take photos. We ordered carry out although they have a lovely little dining room - very Italian. We called our order in and they told us it would be ready in 35 minutes. And it was. Perfect. We started with the fried calamari, which was lightly coated in batter and served with cocktail sauce and fresh lemon. The calamari was tender and flavorful. The portion was generous and easily served 4 people. I recommend highly. For main course we selected 3 pasta entrees to share: the Shrimp Diabolo, the Pasta Carbonara and the Pasta Bolognese. The meals were served with fresh Parmesan and warm fresh Italian bread. The Diabolo was a delicious spicy and the shrimp were large. The Carbonara was intensely garlicky - and perhaps my favorite. The Bolognese was rich with a tender meat tomato sauce. Each pasta was delicious and the portions generous. We had leftovers for a second meal. I think I'd make the 12 hour trip from Indiana just to come back. So authentic - so delicious. read more

What a hidden gem!! Didn't even realize the place was operating till I saw the lights on through the curtain-- just adds to the allure. A unique space with amazing food! read more

Love this place! Extremely reasonable price in a college town for amazing Italian food. Love their Escargot Maison, and Mugnaia Dishes- these are sublime and complement the seafood flavors perfectly. Their locally sourced table bread is also a nice touch. Great place, would definitely recommend. read more

Always a treat to dine here ,friendly staff that goes out their way to please,, Best Italian in Troy. Nice Ambiance

Mike always made sure everything was on point. His legacy is going strong still. My favorite is their Chicken Parm, literally the best I ever had. I will comment that you do have to pay for quality so if you are on the hunt for cheap eats this is not the place, but if you have a heart appetite and can afford to spend some dollars get in there. The food never disappoints. The ambiance is warm and inviting and perfect for a special occasion or nice date. Great bar selection and some of the freshest Italian in the area.Chicken Parm read more

After a day at Saratoga, tried dinner here for the first time. Calamari very ordinary but good portion with extra charge for their marinara - which is very tasty. Good bread. Chicken Parm is very large and tender. Accompanying pasta about average quality. Shrimp Fra Diavlo was average. Prices are reasonable. Service was good. 3 1/2 stars and would try it again to see if there's better items on the menu. A cut above Testo's. read more

I was visiting my daughter at RPI so I decided to take her and five of her friends out for dinner. She had been complaining about the food at the dorms so she couldn't wait to go out to a restaurant. This is a traditional family run Italian restaurant. The only thing missing was two wise guys sitting in the corner smoking cigars and sipping their expressos. I made last minute reservation and they were able to accommodate our group. They were very patient with us as we took some to get the orders in. At no point we felt rushed. The portions are big and be prepared to bring food back home. The food was delicious, service was excellent and the atmosphere was great. read more

Lo Porto's - Italian Near Me - Troy, New York

This place is fantastic - great food, great service, and a great Italian family vibe. We started with zuppa di clams and extra bread (which is extra delicious, btw) and could have gone home full and satisfied after that. But the dinner salads were fresh and generous. For mains, we had veal sorrentina, linguini with white clam sauce, seafood mugnaia, and spaghetti carbonara. All were delicious, with the super sized portions I have come to expect in any legit Italian restaurant in the Capitol District (pay once, eat twice). The cannoli was freshly stuffed and perfect. The Noble Vines 337 Cabernet was a LOVELY surprise - smooth and full-bodied. This is our new go-to for dine in Italian. John took great care of us and everyone made us feel like we were at home and part of the family. Delicious and comfortable. Make a reservation, just to be sure. read more

One of the few real and delicious Italian places. Familia vibes, great service. The martinis are top notch as well.

Very old school Italian. The food is excellent - probably the best tomato sauce I have ever had. And the fried calamari is delicious! You feel as though you are in someone's home. read more

Old school Italian. Try the oysters Rockefeller when they're in season. Loved the eggplant - add a meatball!

Why is this place not packed for lunch? Granted, when I showed up at noon, it was a rainy day. That will always keep some people tied to their desks. But I would brave the rain again just for another plate of those fried mozzarella balls in tomato sauce. It's an appetizer that can eat like an entree. For seven bucks, you get four breaded balls of fresh, milky mozzarella, hot on the outside and gooey on the inside. The perfectly fried coating is flavored not just from the golden bread crumbs, but also the crushed pine nuts in the breading. And the sauce. Oh the sauce. Fortunately, there's a warm basket of light crumbed, and cornmeal crusted Italian bread to mop it up. However, it also comes with a spoon. And it's good enough to eat straight with large tender chunks of tomato, and bright, wilted leaves of fresh basil. All of this comes served on white linen tablecloths, in a delightful old school setting, which is both cozy and a reminder of Troy's less contemporary past. While I didn't try a bowl of pasta, my friend did. No mortal should be served that much food. And it seems like an odd request to ask for a half-order of a twelve dollar pasta dish, but it's tempting. What's probably better is to order one plate of pasta to split with two--maybe three--people. Because the only reason I can think of for people not to come here, is that after a lunch at Lo Porto's, you may need a nap. But that's why God invented coffee. I went for the eggplant parm sandwich, which was served open faced. It too was a monster on the plate. But I ate every comforting bite and enjoyed the heck out of it. The eggplant was fried beautifully. The bread beneath had beautifully charred edges. And the sauce had a hint of green pepper in it, which I really enjoyed, and made it a completely different experience from the fried mozzarella. Did I mention this $10 sandwich was served on a real plate, on a linen tablecloth, at a cozy table, in a charming room, that transported me to another time? If you haven't been for lunch, go. It's perfect for winter, when it doesn't matter if you eat a massive pile of pasta slathered in cream, or deep fried cheese. In fact, winter in Troy was made just for this. Or maybe it's the other way around. Regardless, I'm glad I finally made it in to Lo Porto's. read more

Lo Porto's - Fried mozzarella balls. The picture does not do them justice. - Italian Near Me - Troy, New York

Wow, I'm Italian and felt like my grandmom was in the back cooking. Everything had was amazing! Lidia, the co-owner, waited on us. She took the time to talk with us and made us feel truly special. Only problem was that I ate too much because everything was so good. We started with the special olive oil dip and bread. I would normally never mention this, but it was amazing, enjoyed sharing the roasted red peppers salad with my spouse. Sooo good! I had the Chicken/eggplant Parmesan combination. Amazing! Amy, my spouse, had the Chicken Milanese. She loved it! We had enough for leftovers for the next day and I can't believe that it tasted even better the next day! We were full, but had to try the lemon/blueberry cake for dessert. Everything was on point! Warm environment with great food and better people! Thank you Lidia!!! read more

Excellent restaurant!! One of the best Italian restaurants I have been to in a long time. The shrimp Michael was excellent! The tiriasmu is fantastic! Highly recommend!! read more

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There's a reason this restaurant has been in business for so long... the food is fantastic! Catching a show at the Music Hall? It's a 5 minute walk away. The portions are generous. The food is served hot. The sauces are incredible. The service is top shelf. We walked in without a reservation but it was a Wednesday night. I'm sure that you'll need a reservations on a Friday or Saturday night. Don't hesitate on this one. Eat there tonight and you can thank me later. read more