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Had the opportunity to dine here for an anniversary dinner with my wife, here are a few takeaways I have based off my experience: Service - the restaurant was booming when we arrived (around 7/7:30pm). We didn't have a reservation so we had to wait and it took maybe about 10/15 mins for us to get seated. The staff was a small team of about 4/5 people but they did their best to move quickly to make sure everyone enjoyed the experience. If we needed anything, they were quick to act on the request and even gave us wine as a thank you to pass the time while we waited. Ambiance - the restaurant is literally right off the water, so if you are looking for a location to watch the sun set over the water, this and a few other shops along the pier are prefect for that. Because of this reason, most of the seating is outside, yet there is an option to sit inside as well, which is something to keep in mind if you want to get seated quicker and maybe have a larger party. Food - now for the most important thing, the food. I thought the dishes were just okay, not anything over the top, but still good enough to be enjoyable. There was a moment when I first got my food (lobster and pasta) that I realized the noodles weren't cooked all the way. I mentioned it to the waiter and she had them cooked again. After that change, the food tasted much better, but if I'm being honest, I don't think it was worth the wait or the price. If you're in the area and it's not as busy, I would suggest getting it a try to decide for yourself. But if you're looking for an experience that will blow you away and get seated quickly, I would suggest trying another spot. Also! In regards to payment- I would recommend paying with cash when you go. Our meal came out to $70 and I paid with card, yet when I checked my bank account I was charged $75 dollars. I'm not sure where the additional fees came from or why they weren't disclosed, but would definitely recommend paying with cash so that error can be avoided in the future.
We had dinner here but weren't really impressed. While I liked our server, I found the staff to be a bit pushy with ordering drinks, food, sides, etc. Something that also left a bit of a bad taste in my mouth was watching them recycle the leftover bread on the table for the next party... are you so cheap that you can't use a set of new bread?? We ordered the grilled catch of the day (sea bream) along with a grilled mixed seafood. The grilled mixed seafood is better value as it includes a half sea bream, along with mahi, squid, and one langoustine. Honestly, we found the grilled seafood to lack flavour... a bit of salt would've been amazing, but there were no shakers available on the table. That said, the fish was quite tender and didn't have any fishiness. Prices were okay for the area but not cheap.
Porta Marina is a wonderful little seaside cafe in Sorrento Italy While staying in Sorrento, I wanted to try a restaurant close to the water, and Porta Marina seemed very popular. We walked near the front of the establishment and were immediately greeted by the staff. She quickly found us a table, brought us drinks and took out orders. I chose the linguine with lobster and was pleasantly surprised. I imagined that the dish would be linguine with some bits and pieces of lobster. It was actually a whole lobster. Fantastic! The food was excellent and the staff was warm and friendly. Porta Marina is a great choice if you decide to dine near the harbor.
We read about Porta Marina on Yelp while in Sorrento and decided to eat there after returning on a ferry from Capri. While it took us quite a while to walk here from Marina Grande, it was well worth it. We had the Sea Bass, swordfish, mussels and a pasta dish with mussels, clams, squid and shrimp. Local wines were very good. Yum. Very friendly staff. The tiramisu was the best I've ever had. It was worth the walk!
During our time in Sorrento we only had one night we didn't have dinner reservations. After a quick search on google, looking for something besides pasta, we came across Porta Marina. It is a decent walk down to the docks- we opted to walk down the winding walkways. Not sure if you can take the elevator down which is more in the center part of town and then walk over. But the walk was worth it for the view alone. We lucked out and were seated right away (though by the time we left there was a line), right at the edge of the water. It was a bit of a windy night so we had to be creative to use items to hold the table cloth down, but the weather calmed down as dinner went on. We started with the clams and mussels which were cooked perfectly, and tasted so fresh and delicious. There was also plenty of bread brought to the table which was perfect for soaking up the broth from the shellfish. For the main course I had the fried catch of the day which was Sea Bream- it's a mild white fish and was nice and crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. My husband had the seafood risotto- which was a bit of a repeat of our appetizer, since it also contained mussels and clams, but it also had fish, shell on shrimp and calamari. We finished by sharing a lemon dessert which was layers of cake with a lemon frosting/pudding on top. This was a great meal in Sorrento, with fresh seafood, fast service and a beautiful view.
The best dinner we have had so far in Italy! This restaurant run by a family fisherman was recommended by our local guide, and it did not disappoint. The seafood dishes are especially fresh and delicious. The mixed seafood appetizer, tomato salad, seafood spaghetti, mixed seafood grill, and fried anchovies were all good to excellent. It was a little far from our rental apartment, but definitely worth the walk. Forgot to mention that the prices are very reasonable. Our total bill came to $108 for 2 drinks, 2 appetizers, 3 main courses, and a side salad.
This place was great! We walked up and we were instantly greeted by the owner with two glasses of wine while we waited (about 10 a minute wait). The ambiance was absolutely amazing! A great view, a man playing live music and everyone was just happy to be there. The menu had a nice variety and the food came out super quick. Our server was was amazing and so sweet! This made our last night in Italy absolutely amazing!
The fresh catch of the day seafood is always on point at this family owned restaurant... We ate here 3x during our stay in Sorrento.. It was sooo delicious and on our second visit they remembered us from our first and on our 3rd meal there they already know what our choice of drinks were... so attentive and truly a nice lunch or dinner spot by the waterfront overlooking Mt Vesuvius... Nice ambience to have a sunset dinner and nightly a couple of friends were bussing and playing such a good vibe music (not related to the resto but they were playing by the walkway for diners to enjoy a good music... Don't miss to get the mussels to begin your meal or for sharing...
My absolute favorite meal in Positano! You have to have the lemon delight there! It's the best we had and we tried it at 4 or 5 different places. After we had it there we were disappointed everywhere else! The mussels were so fresh that they tasted sweet. Absolutely divine food and atmosphere!
8 days ago
Great sea food with the best pasta in town. Real Sorrento tasting food. Excellent service with a smile. Ocean views on the shore front. read more
19 days ago
I went to this place during nt visit to Sorrento because I saw it recommend here, in Yelp. It didn't disappoint. The ambiance is great, it's a family business and everyone makes you feel welcome. A patron mentioned they were celebrating a birthday and the entire place sang Happy Birthday for her. Great experience and the view is spectacular. Food was good too, especially the veggies. read more
27 days ago
first place we ate at after checking into airbnb. It was sooo good and a perfect start to Sorrento. We got the tuna tartar and fried calamari and fried shrimp then seafood pasta. Everything was so fresh. We had to wait about 5 minutes for a table and they gave us white wine while we waited. Would recommend them! This had the perfect view of the water. read more
11 months ago
Great service and beautiful views. This was our first meal in Sorrento. Food was fresh and tasted amazing. The catch of the day was Sea Bass and it was cooked to perfection and filled with flavor, yet it was also done so simply. My wife got the Octopus and another great entree. read more
Had the opportunity to dine here for an anniversary dinner with my wife, here are a few takeaways I have based off my experience: Service - the restaurant was booming when we arrived (around 7/7:30pm). We didn't have a reservation so we had to wait and it took maybe about 10/15 mins for us to get seated. The staff was a small team of about 4/5 people but they did their best to move quickly to make sure everyone enjoyed the experience. If we needed anything, they were quick to act on the request and even gave us wine as a thank you to pass the time while we waited. Ambiance - the restaurant is literally right off the water, so if you are looking for a location to watch the sun set over the water, this and a few other shops along the pier are prefect for that. Because of this reason, most of the seating is outside, yet there is an option to sit inside as well, which is something to keep in mind if you want to get seated quicker and maybe have a larger party. Food - now for the most important thing, the food. I thought the dishes were just okay, not anything over the top, but still good enough to be enjoyable. There was a moment when I first got my food (lobster and pasta) that I realized the noodles weren't cooked all the way. I mentioned it to the waiter and she had them cooked again. After that change, the food tasted much better, but if I'm being honest, I don't think it was worth the wait or the price. If you're in the area and it's not as busy, I would suggest getting it a try to decide for yourself. But if you're looking for an experience that will blow you away and get seated quickly, I would suggest trying another spot. Also! In regards to payment- I would recommend paying with cash when you go. Our meal came out to $70 and I paid with card, yet when I checked my bank account I was charged $75 dollars. I'm not sure where the additional fees came from or why they weren't disclosed, but would definitely recommend paying with cash so that error can be avoided in the future. read more
We had dinner here but weren't really impressed. While I liked our server, I found the staff to be a bit pushy with ordering drinks, food, sides, etc. Something that also left a bit of a bad taste in my mouth was watching them recycle the leftover bread on the table for the next party... are you so cheap that you can't use a set of new bread?? We ordered the grilled catch of the day (sea bream) along with a grilled mixed seafood. The grilled mixed seafood is better value as it includes a half sea bream, along with mahi, squid, and one langoustine. Honestly, we found the grilled seafood to lack flavour... a bit of salt would've been amazing, but there were no shakers available on the table. That said, the fish was quite tender and didn't have any fishiness. Prices were okay for the area but not cheap. read more
Porta Marina is a wonderful little seaside cafe in Sorrento Italy While staying in Sorrento, I wanted to try a restaurant close to the water, and Porta Marina seemed very popular. We walked near the front of the establishment and were immediately greeted by the staff. She quickly found us a table, brought us drinks and took out orders. I chose the linguine with lobster and was pleasantly surprised. I imagined that the dish would be linguine with some bits and pieces of lobster. It was actually a whole lobster. Fantastic! The food was excellent and the staff was warm and friendly. Porta Marina is a great choice if you decide to dine near the harbor. read more
7 months ago
We read about Porta Marina on Yelp while in Sorrento and decided to eat there after returning on a ferry from Capri. While it took us quite a while to walk here from Marina Grande, it was well worth it. We had the Sea Bass, swordfish, mussels and a pasta dish with mussels, clams, squid and shrimp. Local wines were very good. Yum. Very friendly staff. The tiramisu was the best I've ever had. It was worth the walk! read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
Delicious mozzarella and tomatoes followed by grilled swordfish and an excellent house white wine. We sat along the walkway and enjoyed the harbor view. A family owned business were we caught glimpses of 4 generations. The service was excellent, we were well attended and not rushed. read more
During our time in Sorrento we only had one night we didn't have dinner reservations. After a quick search on google, looking for something besides pasta, we came across Porta Marina. It is a decent walk down to the docks- we opted to walk down the winding walkways. Not sure if you can take the elevator down which is more in the center part of town and then walk over. But the walk was worth it for the view alone. We lucked out and were seated right away (though by the time we left there was a line), right at the edge of the water. It was a bit of a windy night so we had to be creative to use items to hold the table cloth down, but the weather calmed down as dinner went on. We started with the clams and mussels which were cooked perfectly, and tasted so fresh and delicious. There was also plenty of bread brought to the table which was perfect for soaking up the broth from the shellfish. For the main course I had the fried catch of the day which was Sea Bream- it's a mild white fish and was nice and crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. My husband had the seafood risotto- which was a bit of a repeat of our appetizer, since it also contained mussels and clams, but it also had fish, shell on shrimp and calamari. We finished by sharing a lemon dessert which was layers of cake with a lemon frosting/pudding on top. This was a great meal in Sorrento, with fresh seafood, fast service and a beautiful view. read more
3 years ago
The best dinner we have had so far in Italy! This restaurant run by a family fisherman was recommended by our local guide, and it did not disappoint. The seafood dishes are especially fresh and delicious. The mixed seafood appetizer, tomato salad, seafood spaghetti, mixed seafood grill, and fried anchovies were all good to excellent. It was a little far from our rental apartment, but definitely worth the walk. Forgot to mention that the prices are very reasonable. Our total bill came to $108 for 2 drinks, 2 appetizers, 3 main courses, and a side salad. read more
We had a great meal at Porta Marina while in Sorrento. We arrived around 7 and it got busy quickly. Service was kind, the food was incredible with great prices. I would definitely recommend stopping here while in Sorrento for a delicious casual meal. read more
2 years ago
Delicious food, great view! I got the lobster pasta, delicious! Family run business, staff was very attentive. Didn't have to wait long, and we enjoyed our first night in Sorrento :) read more
2 years ago
This place was great! We walked up and we were instantly greeted by the owner with two glasses of wine while we waited (about 10 a minute wait). The ambiance was absolutely amazing! A great view, a man playing live music and everyone was just happy to be there. The menu had a nice variety and the food came out super quick. Our server was was amazing and so sweet! This made our last night in Italy absolutely amazing! read more
3 years ago
The fresh catch of the day seafood is always on point at this family owned restaurant... We ate here 3x during our stay in Sorrento.. It was sooo delicious and on our second visit they remembered us from our first and on our 3rd meal there they already know what our choice of drinks were... so attentive and truly a nice lunch or dinner spot by the waterfront overlooking Mt Vesuvius... Nice ambience to have a sunset dinner and nightly a couple of friends were bussing and playing such a good vibe music (not related to the resto but they were playing by the walkway for diners to enjoy a good music... Don't miss to get the mussels to begin your meal or for sharing... read more
2 years ago
My absolute favorite meal in Positano! You have to have the lemon delight there! It's the best we had and we tried it at 4 or 5 different places. After we had it there we were disappointed everywhere else! The mussels were so fresh that they tasted sweet. Absolutely divine food and atmosphere! read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
2 years ago
Amazing location and even more amazing seafood and pasta. Staff were so friendly and we were blown away by how fresh the seafood was! We sat right on the water, no reservation and no wait as we got there a little earlier than 7 pm. Highly recommend porta Marina! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Food was delicious, sea food was so fresh, family business, so friendly. Owner came to talk to us. Gabriel and Anna are amazing. read more
2 years ago
We just had a fantastic dinner at Porta Marina! A lovely waterfront casual atmosphere with great service and excellent food. The shrimp in the seafood pasta was the most flavorful my husband had ever had. The swordfish in my Catch of the Day pasta was plentiful to the point that I couldn't finish it. We shared the calamari to finish it off and the lightly battered, thick rings were amazing. If you're looking for an excellent atmosphere that produces well priced plates, look no further! read more
5 years ago
If you love seafood, definitely come here! It's a super popular destination but has plentiful seating, so make sure to arrive early. The view is right next to the water and you can enjoy drinks from the bar while waiting for your seat. Sorrento prices are more expensive than Rome, but the seafood at this restaurant was definitely worth it. The mussels and clams were fresh & my spaghetti and clams dish was one of the best I've had. I would recommend trying that or trying one of their fish dishes. Definitely a good destination for a date or just somewhere with the most beautiful ambience! We enjoyed a bottle of Prosecco along with our meal & it was one of the most memorable nights we had. read more
3 years ago
I can see why people love this small family run place. Eating outside with a beautiful view of the marina and the freshest seafood. We had the amazing mussels which tasted like the sea (not very garlicky with a delicious broth) and the seafood pasts and gnocchi. Was expecting gnocchi to be more tender and soft, but was a little chewy. Do not leave without trying the tiramisu. read more
4 years ago
We first found this restaurant in 2018 through Yelp. It was a beautiful walk down to the water, and it is immediately apparent that this is a local favorite. I have been dreaming of coming back here since 2018, and it was as wonderful as my memory. The family atmosphere is front and center, and they are beautiful people. The chef made some tirimasu because we were celebrating a birthday. It was the absolute best tirimasu we have ever had. I don't know if it is on the menu, but it was so special! If I am ever fortunate enough to return to Sorrento, I will be eating here again! read more
My wife and I were on a 10 day trip to Italy and we arrived to Sorrento at the perfect lunch time. This place is at the bottom of a cliff, right on the water. Beautiful view! I ordered a Peroni, a whole Sea Bream and my wife got the cuttlefish salad. The cuttlefish was very bland (Reminded me of a raw calamari salad) but the whole fish grill of the Sea Bream was so good. The meat pulls right off and goes great with a nice light beer. The staff is all family I think and they were all super cool. Sit back, enjoy your food and soak in life. It's all good! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
AMAZZZZING! 1st meal here and it was phenomenal with a great view! Not busy at all at 4pm and staff was great and quick. We ordered the caprese salad, prawns and gnocchi all which was fantastic! The gnocchi sauce was very creamy and the gnocchi itself was cooked perfectly! The prawns tasted very fresh and was grilled very well. Def recommend! read more
3 years ago
Tried this place based on past reviews and pictures and let me tell you we were so glad we did. The food was amazing and delicious. Tried all 3 fisherman's suggestions and all were lip smacking good. We were a group of 7 and we're seated right away , greeted by one of the 5 brothers (owners/fisherman) Gabrielle, such a kind hospitable man. You can tell how much he cares for his establishment and his customers. He really made us feel welcome and part of his family. Everything from the food, drinks, desserts and service was 10/10. We would definitely be back read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
First class seafood on an open pier for dinner. The water and you enjoying fresh seafood for your pleasure. A perfect sunset with any meal is something special. The food here is simple and perfect. Food and menu is fresh daily. Half the printed menu was not available because they didn't catch it that day. Ocean to table. Tuna was huge and amazing. All the dishes were as if you were in a 5 star restaurant. A must if you like a rustic style place. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
4 years ago
After 10 days in Italy this was the best meal we had. Octopus was amazing. Mussels, fried anchiovies, whole fish, lobster pasta, gnocchi, all AMAZING!! read more
7 years ago
We had a great dinner at a restaurant ran by three people. Father, Mother, and daughter. This food was delicious and the ambiance of this place is unbelievable. We had their house wine, gnocchi with shrimp, and grilled calamari and their was absolutely no complaints. If you are curious about the service... it is the best service you will find in Italy. If you are in Sorento, you need to got here. read more
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