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    Porta 23

    4.7 (74 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    PORTA 23 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Intimate
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    The beet salad was terrible!
    Jennifer T.

    I was excited to try this restaurant because I absolutely love the Brazilian acorn squash dinner. I saw they had it on their menu, and I knew I was definitely going to order it. That dish didn't disappoint here, but the rest of the dishes were a mixed bag. For appetizer we shared the beet salad, and we all thought it tasted terrible! The dressing was too strong for that salad! It tasted like a strong cheap red wine mixed with an overpowering cheap balsamic. It's the only way I can describe it. For entrees we had the acorn squash, picadhino, and a burger. We also ordered a side of fried bananas. The acorn squash was DELICIOUS! The tomato cream sauce was so good, and the mashed yuca underneath was so tasty as well! The picadino was ok/good, but the fried bananas it came with were terrible! They were soft and mushy! My side of fried bananas were terrible and mushy too! My husband liked his burger, but the fries had zero seasoning. Even though I loved the acorn squash I wouldn't come back because of the other items that's weren't good. Another weird thing is there was only one person waiting tables, seating you, and he was also the bartender.

    Caiprinha & Prosecco
    Sandy Y.

    Relatively small restaurant that offers dishes with Brazilian influence. Where did a couple things and a drink each and enjoyed the date night vibes. I would not recommend the pasta but would recommend ordering the pao de queijo (PDQ). They were small, but we're full of cheesy flavor. It did take a while (30 mins) for the order to come out as it is baked to order. We ordered the flan, which was Brazilian style, and it was good. Not too sweet, creamy and dense, and a good serving to end the meal in a sweet treat.

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    Ellen C.

    Love when there is entertainment and happy hour combined. Especially when I didn't realize there's happy hour! Total bonus. Happy hour is til 7pm and there are many choices which is another plus. We ordered the passion fruit mojito, caprihana, draft beer and house white. Service was pretty good but the drinks took forever to come-not sure why. Restaurant was not that busy when we arrived. We were nearly done with the apps before the food arrived. Ambiance was fun with the music. Only wish the sound system would have been better to enjoy the music more. The calamari was the best app we had. Shrimp was garlic was tasteless and the wings were pretty tasty. The steak picanha was really delicious. Love that cut of meat. We ordered medium rare and it was a good choice. You can basically cook it on the cast iron plate to your liking. Loved the fried rice with bacon it came with. Yum! Will definitely come back again.

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    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
    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.

    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.

    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

    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.

    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

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    Best margaritas in the neighborhood and food is very tasty. Very welcoming environment

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