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    Porta 23

    4.7 (66 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    PORTA 23 ATMOSPHERE

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    Intimate
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    PDQ
    Anh Y.

    Went for dinner last night. Was my first time there. We arrived early for our reservation, but were seated right away. We ordered the PDQ, and were told it would take about 20 minutes to come out since they are made to order. We started with the yucca fritters. Nice crunchy shell and creamy interior with the ham and manchego cheese. They were yummy dipped in marinara sauce. When the PDQ came to the table, they were piping hot. They had a nice, mochi-like chewiness, great cheesy flavor, and some crunchy bits on the outside. Very delicious with the accompanying sauce (like an herby mayo). I had the caribeño as my main entree, and my SO got the picadinho. The caribeño came with a mound of tender, shredded roasted pork on top of a crispy yucca cake. The pork went very well with the pickled onions and aji verde sauce. My SO enjoyed the picadinho (diced beef in Bordelaise sauce with a poached egg on top). I had one drink: the Vagabond. It was fruity, floral, sweet, and a bit tart. I enjoyed it very much. Service was great throughout the dinner, with the server coming by to check on us several times and asking us how we enjoyed the dishes. I would come back and try dessert next time.

    Interior
    Jesse Y.

    What a fantastic quaint restaurant. I can wholeheartedly say service, food and drinks are all top notch. Incredible happy hour drinks to add. So many places to eat in Astoria and this is a standout spot.

    Orecchiette
    Krystle T.

    Came in with a group of 11 to celebrate a birthday. We shared a bunch of appetizers but my favorite was the Yucca Fritters. Big fan of the flavors and the crunchier outer coating. For my main dish, I ordered the Orecchiette. Can't go wrong with crumbled Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, pesto, and parmesan and this dish did not disappoint! I forgot to take a picture of the sangrita (mix of sangria and margarita) but trust me, order this because it is now my new favorite drink! The vibe and music were great and we all had a great dinner together.

    PDQ (Baked Per Order)
    Michelle T.

    The food was amazing! Everything came out super quick and service was very nice. The drinks here tasted really good and I usually can't tolerate the flavor of alcohol at all but they were so well balanced that you can't taste it! Dangerously yummy. We got truffle fries to start they were nice and crispy and flavorful. We also the the PDQ which is made to order so it came out super hot but so delicious. It's not very crispy but the flavor is super nice and cheesy I got the crispy chicken bowl which was again very flavorful, savory and with a hint of tart, really well balanced! There was corn and raisins too which was a nice added texture. Then we had the passion fruit creme brûlée which was a mix of sweet and tart but so balanced like everything else! Very delicious! The restaurant itself is clean and the ambiance is chill. The room itself is a little dark but cozy vibes, highly recommend

    Sangrita
    Dilenia A.

    Came here last night for restaurant week and we had the best experience! Our waiter was awesome, funny and attentive!!! The sangrita was so good; the Milanese - Chicken was done with perfection; the Yuca Fritters was so good; the lobster Mac and cheese was a bit dry was delicious, it had good flavoring; and for dessert we had the flan and the best passion fruit brûlée, which is a DEFINITE MUST TRY DESSERT!!! You won't be disappointed. Overall a great experience and service.

    truffle pasta (restaurant week special)

    the food was AMAZING. it's so rare to order an app, entree, cocktail and dessert and love all of them. maybe the best mussels i've had (they were HUGE). the staff was also so friendly and offered recommendations. great experience overall, and if you're reading this keep the truffle pasta on your menu!!

    Flan
    Alan L.

    Rounded up to 5 stars Porta 23 is a comfortable neighborhood restaurant in an area with many diverse restaurants. The cocktails are tasty and creative. The PDQ (homemade Brazilian Cheese Bread) was particularly good. The service was attentive. I gave Porta 23 a 5 star rating because I will probably eat there the next time I am in the area.

    Bold, smooth, unforgettable -- Malbec
    Maria K.

    The ambience is inviting, the food is truly delicious, and the service is excellent. Everything came together for a perfect dining experience.

    Milanese
    Krystal O.

    Wow I had such a lovely dinner at porta 23!! The food is giving home cooked and made just for you. Everything was SO fresh, hot and delicious. Great flavors. They also have a mango beer that was so so yummy! I enjoyed everything we ordered from the rotoli shrimp spring rolls, yucca fritters, pichana and chicken Milanese. The flan for dessert was creamy and delicious. Adrian was so nice and was handled the tables and the bar so well, great service and conversation!!

    Porta 23 Burger with fried & Picadinho
    Tori K.

    Really great date night restaurant with delicious food & drinks! Dimly lit and minimalist ambience. Highly recommend the hazelnut espresso martini. By the bathroom, there's a mirror for a good photo op. They do have Live DJ nights, check their website or call for days/times.

    Atmosphere

    Amazing food and service. Favorite spot in Astoria! Highly recommend the steak and the flan

    Truffle Fries
    Cereese B.

    Porto is a small but chic spot in Astoria Ditmars. They currently have adorable Halloween decor. My partner LOVED their truffle Mac and cheese. Their truffle fries were also good, and I look forward to trying the edamame and tropical salad soon. Vegans -- there aren't a lot of options except the ones I listed (fries, edamame, tropical salad). Celiacs -- the menu doesn't list gluten free items but the servers are nice and knowledgeable about the items

    Free-range chicken and roasted pork with plantains
    Brianna D.

    So pleased to finally try this spot! Great for a dinner date. Fantastic happy hour and prix fixe dinner menu. Excellent service and festive music. Food was DELICIOUS.

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