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    Porta

    3.5 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    PORTA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Pan-Roasted Day Boat Octopus
    Brian K.

    Nice place, good atmosphere, friendly staff and a decent, fairly limited menu. Had an old fashioned, shared the fresh ricotta and olives and had the octopus for myself. Everything was amazing. The ricotta was so fresh and a good portion size as was the octopus and the awesome fennel salad. A little pricey but the quality and quantity made for it. I would definitely return.

    Sara B.

    Porta is always solid. This location is huge, and when we popped in on a random Thursday night there wasn't an empty seat in the house. Love the food and also love the vibes - they just do it right. I always order the bootzin pasta which has a spicy and flavorful sausage ragu and lots of fresh olives. You can't go wrong with any pizza, and their homemade ricotta and fresh mutz are deeeelish. This was the perfect place to grab a bite and a drink before seeing a show at Asbury Lanes!

    Spaghetti
    Jim S.

    Pizza was pretty good if you like Neapolitan pizza style. Meatballs and pasta were ok. Good for a quick bite if you are headed to or from the Stone Pony.

    Steve b.

    Bartender David l. Was so great. Attentive.Amazing.Engaging even though he was so incredibly busy. The drinks were yummy. The food. Great. Love this bar I never saw in 2023 &2024.

    Meatballs
    Tracy s.

    Stopped in again on a whim. Quite a change from off-season. Still they were able to seat us with no wait thanks to having long tables with open seating. Loud, but fun atmosphere. Tried the eggplant this time and meatballs, bread and oil on the side. Eggplant resembled a lasagna with multiple layers. It was a hefty portion. Homemade meatballs were solid. Not much to say about the oil and bread, although I really think it would be nice to have it served complimentary on all the tables. Shaker cheese provided on tables was delicious! Gnocchi seemed to be the popular choice (pricey though at $30) along with quick pizzas. If I could rate 3.5, I would. Overall it was good, location is great, but food just ok.

    Adam S.

    Came here before a concert and the food was phenomenal. Atmosphere was buzzing the summertime, definitely would come back for the pizza.

    Italian Stallion Pizza and Porta Porta
    Mary K.

    A staple in Asbury Park - always packed in the summertime. This time, our groups split several pies; Margarita, Italian Stallion, It's Corn, and a 14 1/2. The It's Corn was hands down our favorite.

    Trade show
    Brandon S.

    Amazing time here last week. The food was great. They provided us with a wide variety. Just select from during our time here for the trade show. I had a great time, educating people on Penelope and the brand and a face behind the brand love representing new brands.

    Van V.

    Yummy pizza. Great salads. Homemade ricotta and mozzarella. Good cocktails and other libations. Have a group in Asbury for a wedding weekend? Great place to go. Loud and fun. Party vibe. Our server handled our large crew with young kids with ease and grace. Excellent! We had a ton of fun!

    14.5
    Jeff D.

    Visited on a Saturday night in the summer. It was crazy busy but we knew that going in. Our party of four waited about 30 mins for the first available table. In the meantime, we hung out near the outside bar. My wife and I shared the Bibb salad and 14.5 pizza (ricotta, mozzarella, hot sopressata, Calabrian chilies, oregano, and EVOO). Food and service was great even on a busy night. Our friends visiting from out of town also really enjoyed the Vegan pizzas. Will come back and highly recommend!

    Eggplant parm
    Rosie P.

    Today I had a great girls lunch at Porta. We dined there in the middle of the afternoon and the place was packed. It has a huge open dining room lined with benches, open bar and open kitchen concept. Our server Ryan was quite busy, but he did the best he could with everything. We ordered from the brunch menu which is available until 4:00 pm: Apps: mozzarella, whipped ricotta, meatballs Mains: octopus, eggplant parm, Porta Porta pizza, Arugula pizza Dessert: cheesecake, espresso, latte, cappuccino The food was tasty, especially the mozzarella and whipped ricotta. It was definitely a positive experience, but I would like to return when it's not so busy and try a few more items on their menu.

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    Ask the Community - Porta

    Is it dog friendly?

    No it is not.

    Do they offer cauliflower pizza crust?

    What's the parking situation?

    You have to pay at the muni meters. In the summer you have to battle the beachgoers for spots during the day

    Do you have GF OPTIONS ?? what are they?

    No you can bring your own girlfriend.

    Do they permit byo wine? With corkage fee?

    No, it's a bar and restaurant and serves liquor

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    This is such a cute cozy spot for a date night ! They have something for everyone as they offer a…read morevegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. You also have the BYOB option however don't you worry if you forget your wine they have a few options on the menu. Our favorite was the Suppli which is like an Arancini with a spicy red sauce. The artichokes had a nice crunch however we weren't a fan of the sauce it came with (Thankfully it was in the side). Our favorite pasta was the Al Tartufo, they don't skimp on the cheese or the truffles! The Zucca e Noci was our least favorite. The brown butter sauce was over powering and the tiny pieces of butternut squash made you feel cheated however the walnuts added a nice texture . Overall the pasta (Gnocchi and Fusilli) was fresh as expected and had a nice bite. We will definetly go back to try other options!

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