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    Porta Montclair

    3.4 (182 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Bars, Salad
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Yordana O.

    The food really did what it was suppose to do!our server told us about her favorites. We had the risotto, chicken cutlet, 14 pizza, and ended with the budino and tiramisu. Risotto and chicken cutlet combo was out of this world. The 14 pizza had fresh mozzarella that really made the whole pizza come together. The budino was a little runnier than I expected but a treat. I wish the whip cream had more flavor. It needed the caramel drizzle in it! The tiramisu was so good and tasted just like a tiramisu should. The perfect spot. The lighting was just like a backyard summer day but indoors. Perfect date night spot. Very classic and chic decor. I definitely going to come back for these specific dishes and I want to try other pastas, meatballs, and cheesecake.

    Flourless Chocolate Cake
    Liz G.

    Porta was AMAZING! The decor is super on theme with doors on the walls - really cool! Lots of big tables if you're bringing a group. Our server was Peter and he was attentive, outgoing, and generally awesome. My husband and I shared a margherita pizza and flourless chocolate cake with a scoop of vanilla gelato, and I had a Peach Door cocktail. They make everything from scratch in house and you can taste the freshness. I'm pretty we devoured that pizza in record time. It was so good!! I absolutely recommend Porta and look forward to visiting again.

    Lindsey R.

    First time I visited this location the service was so slow but I chalked it up to the restaurant being new and working out the kinks. Came back last night at 5 for a quick dinner before a 7pm show. Boy were we mistaken! We placed our drink order as soon as we sat down. The server was great and said there would be a bit of a wait. 10 mins later they finally arrived so we made sure to put some food in. The food came shortly after but no plates or utensils. We had to finally ask for utensils. Then we ordered a bottle of wine, more drinks and pizza. 20 mins later and no wine. Not sure how long it takes to uncork wine. The staff were all very nice and kept checking in and saying how busy it was. Is this what happens every Saturday? 2 hours to get two rounds of drinks, pizza and pasta. They comped our wine because of the wait which was very generous. Unfortunately $30 for a bowl of gnocchi for "2" and a wait like that will keep me out of here.

    Autumn Betty- wild mushrooms, goat cheese, truffle Pecorino, garlic, thyme, walnut oil, evoo. VERY GOOD!
    Florence C.

    Your door to deliciousness! With a charming rustic vibe of old doors, long wood tables and benches and a 2nd floor indoor and outdoor space, this casual spot impresses with great cocktails and excellent pizza. I visited with my hubs and while we were seated right away and given water, it took a while for our server to take our order. In any case, our Autumn Betty Pizza full of wild mushrooms, goat cheese, truffle pecorino, garlic, thyme, walnut oil, and evoo was perfect for the season! Though our Calamari arrived late and at room temp, I could tell how good it could have been. My Amore cocktail of Drumshanbo sausage tree vodka, pomegranate syrup, and lime refreshed and amazed me! I a-door this place! ;) NOTES/TIPS: **Their restaurant is open on the 2nd floor. **Parking deck nearby at the Crescent Deck (Church St, Montclair, NJ 07042).

    Angela V.

    My most recent visit wasn't that great of an experience. And frankly I think people come here more for the bar and dine experience on Bloomfield Ave that's convenient to catch a show before or after or go shopping etc. I went on a random day of the week for a date night. The had about 2 large parties (not pictured) and it took us about 20-30 mins to get 2 cocktails. It came out after our pizza arrived. I had forgotten that the pizza portions are small. I didn't care for the pizza crust.

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    Lauren V.

    I love porta! The waitress Kiki got swamped but she really kept it calm and classy! Is a great vibe for a nice dinner or to go out. I love their mozzarella cheese more than anything !!!!

    Summer Betty pizza
    Kaitlin R.

    I had a nice time eating here. We were a large party, and I thought the waitress was very attentive. Pasta dishes do come out much quicker than pizza, so keep that in mind if you are ordering with a large group. The prices are very reasonable and I left feeling content with my portion size. I also enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant, and it was a nice place to have a girls night dinner.

    Chalita P.

    We were walk ins on a Saturday evening and got seated at the bar although it seemed there were plenty of seats available. If you prefer tables then a reservation is advisable. Speaking just about the pizza I enjoyed it. The waitress/bartender was really vocal about how good the 14 1/2 was - she mentioned she was lactose and would even risk it! So we ordered that and a margherita. Honestly how can you go wrong with an original? I think ordering both is a good pair. One is more muted with cheese and sauce and a hint of basil and the other had the hot and spicy salami. I alternated between slices and devoured it all quickly!

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    Anjali D.

    Great experience at Porta Montclair! I went to Porta Montclair with my friend and her daughter, and we had a really nice time. We started with the Arancini, which was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside--so good. The Broccoli Rabe with pistachios, raisins, capers, and olives was another standout--such a unique combo of flavors, and it worked really well. We also tried the house-made mozzarella with Italian bread. The mozzarella was super soft and creamy, and the bread was good too, though I would've liked it a little softer. My friend's daughter ordered the Shrimp Risotto, and she loved it--rich and flavorful. We also shared the Betty Pie Pizza, which was super fresh and had brussels sprouts on it, and it was delish! For drinks, I had an espresso martini, which was fantastic, and my friend tried a mocktail made with blackberry and basil, which was super refreshing and yummy. We finished off with Tiramisu for dessert, and it was the perfect ending to the meal--so creamy and delicious. Overall, great food, awesome drinks, lovely hospitality and great atmosphere. Definitely a place we'd come back to!

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    Sheena P.

    The margarita pizza is simply delicious and the meatballs are tender and flavorful! Definitely will be back often!

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    Jianna R.

    Always love dinner at porta! We sat outside to enjoy the nice weather, and our server was very friendly. The broccoli rabe salad was delicious, salty and crunchy. The veg is a great summer pie, not too heavy, and the cashew ricotta and sun dried tomato pesto are delicious. Always looking forward to the new vegan options at porta!

    Cagla B.

    nice vibe and the meatballs are a classic. it's unfortunate they charge for bread though.

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    This place is great! The pizza is the best in town and the staff is so friendly! It gets busy but it's worth waiting for!

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    Food here was very good. They drinks were just ok. Our server was very personable. It's a very sexy place.

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