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    Portale

    4.5 (274 reviews)
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    Risotto - I started picking out some peas but this was the quantity
    Briana D.

    I don't know how this place has high reviews I ordered the risotto to go and it was so awful! First of all it looked like it was half a portion and did not come close to filling me up. The majority of the meal is peas. And the pieces of shrimp they put in the meal equates to maybe 2 full medium size shrimps. This was the biggest rip off and worst dinner I've had in a while!

    Olive cake - yum!
    Hiromi R.

    I was visiting from California and needed to find a restaurant for a work dinner. After a lot of searching, I came across Portale and decided to give them a try. I loved the overall ambiance of this restaurant. Even though it was crowed for a Tuesday evening, the restaurant felt comfortable and quaint. The tables are a bit tighter with our neighbors than I had wanted it to be, but it was still acceptable. We ordered many items on the menu, a way to get a sampling on the dishes. - Frutti di Mare - that squeeze of lemon really brought out the flavors of the seafood. It was a nice appetizer and really got my appetite going! - Burrata - if you like cheese and previous burrata dishes, this is recommendable. Put a little burrata on some bread and a bit of prosciutto, you've got yourself a nice bite! - Bucatini with Manila clams - a bit al dente for my taste, but the favors of this dish was very complimentary. The clams and the white sauce all went really well together. - Branzino - I usually really enjoy finishing my Italian meal with a fish; and this dish did not disappoint! Lighter fish with some beautiful marinade with olives, cherry tomatoes on top, this was a great ending to the dish. - Cannolis - I must get a cannoli at every good Italian restaurant that I go to, and I especially liked this one because it's not overly sweet. I liked the pistachios at the ends which added a nice crunch. - Olive cake with vanilla ice cream - this was light and fluffy. My coworker said it was the best olive cake he's ever had. If you like olive cake, this is it! The service was very accommodating and friendly. Someone in our group had a dairy restriction and they made similar dishes without any butter, especially for her. This was a wonderful dinner, I'm glad I got to experience it during my trip to New York.

    Panna cotta
    Caroline O.

    Very rich flavors. My pasta craving was satisfied. Super friendly service as well. I will definitely be coming back.

    Olive oil cake
    Clara S.

    We booked this restaurant for a pre-ball dinner and we were COMPLETELY blown away by everything we got. I can confidently say this is in the top 3 restaurants that I've been to this year. - Duck: 100/10 (duck was cooked to perfection. Date sauce was slightly tart and added a nice touch to the duck. Appreciated that they split the dish into 2 for us to share.) - Lumache: 100/10 (I didn't taste the truffle too much but I didn't mind that because the pasta itself was AMAZING. Might be the best pasta I've had this year... and I've been to many famous pasta places this year!) - Olive oil cake: 10/10 (fantastic olive oil cake that's not too dense. Loved the olive oil gelato and crunch bread crumbs that come with the cake.) Service was fantastic but a bit slow. I did find it interesting though that we didn't get to taste the wine before having it served. Ambiance was very classy and cozy-chic vibes. We will definitely be back!

    Ceasar Salad

    Absolutely amazing spot but you must make reservations, I tried 2 days in a row and on the 3rd day it was well worth the wait!!!! This place is amazing good. Great ambience friendly helpful staff, just an amazing vibe through and through.... Had the duck breast on evening that was cut like a steak kinda like, had it medium rare which I didn't know was a thing. Have the duck breast for sure. Also had the Ceasar salad 2 nights in a row and consistently good , healthy portion you can share. First time we had the octopus appetizer that a thick generous portion, which is also shareable. First time we ate there I just had to go back so we asked the waiter if he can get us in for a second time and he was extremely helpful and walla we had reservations again. Had the lobster and pasta dish that was an epicurean delight. Was sprinkled with chili flakes that just added and extra just added an extra pizzazz to the flavors. Anyhow I can't say enough if you in town try and eat there you won't regret it. Oh almost forgot the desert cake that was light and fluffy and not over baring. Hope this helps getting you to try this amazing good spot.

    Laura O.

    I think Portale is underrated, especially as a pasta destination! I've been twice and both times found it to be a lovely experience all around but was particularly impressed with the food and drinks. The service and ambience were also good, though I don't have that much else to say about either. On my most recent visit, our group of four tried the following: Pane di casa (Focaccia, castelvetrano olives, rosemary, whipped ricotta, olio verde): The bread was crispy on the outside and impossibly fluffy on the inside. The olive oil/ricotta dipping combo was so good. This was perfect for our table of four, but I think it would be a bit filling for smaller parties. Our group tried three of the most excellent pastas, and at the end of the course we all played rock-paper-scissors-pointtoyourfavoritepasta (very fun, recommend playing). Each pasta was favorited by someone, which I think speaks to the quality of the full menu. My fave was the cavatelli (ricotta, arrabbiata, cilantro pesto), which featured the best possible version of a lightly spicy red sauce, creamy pesto, and fresh herbs. Simple, but fantastic! Others favored the Lobster Mafaldine, which had excellent pasta and a lobster flavor seemingly infused into its mildly spiced sauce, and the lumache (bolognese bianco, black truffle parmigiano), which was good but I thought the cheesy truffle sauce wasn't too remarkable. For a main, two of us split the branzino (broccoli rabe, confit cherry tomato eggplant purée, taggiasca olives). The fish was well-prepared and the fresh tomato puree flavor was prominent. This was good, but not as much of a highlight as the pastas. Olive oil cake is an excellent way to end the meal. The cake itself is succulent and dense, but not heavy. I especially enjoyed the little tahini-almond crumbles on top. Make sure you pair each bite with some of the berry sauce and vanilla gelato. Another great end to the meal? The espresso martini. This version has the honor of being the most espresso-forward espresso martini I've ever had. It really tasted like I was straight up having an espresso in a coupe glass. Which is great, if that's what you're after. I certainly wasn't against it!

    Duck
    Selena L.

    Most of the Italian spots I've tried in the city haven't really impressed me, but a friend recommended Portale and I was quite happy with our dining experience here. The ambiance was elegant and classy, and would be perfect for a date night. We started with the olive focaccia bread, which came with a ricotta cream on the side. The bread was so light and airy and had great texture. For the mains, my partner and I split the lobster pasta and the duck. I really appreciated that when we mentioned that we would split everything, they split the portion and brought out two plates--how thoughtful. Both dishes were delicious, but we definitely thought the pasta was the star--the sauce was so flavorful without being too heavy, and the pasta had great texture. We finished with an olive oil cake. Thought this was solid, but probably wouldn't get it again.

    Nissa M.

    Visited a few weeks ago for a work dinner with colleagues after hearing them rave about the food, and I'm glad to say it lived up to the hype. Since we had a large group, we ordered a wide variety of dishes to share, which gave us a great taste of the menu--and honestly, everything was a hit, even the desserts. Our server went above and beyond with excellent wine recommendations and pairings that really elevated the whole experience. Highly recommend if you're looking for a quality meal in the city.

    Kevin H.

    Portale is an upscale Italian restaurant. I had a wonderful time and felt the experience was very special. We were greeted warmly and no drama. Our server was patient and not pushy. Ambiance felt very upscale and noise level is perfect and music matched well with the setting. The menu was concise and easy to read. The food was cooked perfectly and seasoned wonderfully. Even though this is not a steak house the N.Y. strip was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Pasta was cooked just right and prepared nicely. What will elevate this place one day will be the plating. A bit more creative touches it would definitely be of 1-2 star Michelin quality.

    FRUTTI DI MARE chilled lobster, scallop, octopus, squid shrimp, avocado, lemon  FOCACCIA

    Queen treatment What a beautiful night! I pulled up to the bar on a Friday night and I was able to get an immediate seat the bar. The restaurant was buzzing. The staff was attentive. They helped me choose the perfect glass of white wine priced at $17. It was a 1.5-2 glass pour. I started with the FOCACCIA castelvetrano olives, rosemary, whipped ricotta, olio verde which was fresh, warm crispy and soft with olive oil and ricotta I started with the FRUTTI DI MARE chilled lobster, scallop, octopus, squid shrimp, avocado, lemon which was light and refreshing. There was one small piece of delicious lobster. The bulk was shrimp and octopus. It was very good but a little more lobster would have made it perfect. My main was the SPAGHETTI peekytoe crab, smoked trout roe, lemon white wine It was light. The pasta was al dente. The roe gave it a beautiful pop. Last but not least was the mind blowing dessert. I had the BOMBOLINI sugared doughnuts, chocolate sauce, orange blossom anglaise With the most delicious honeycomb ice cream Wow! Wow! Wow! Do not skip dessert. I ate at the bar at the staff was beyond attentive and amazing. I am excited to come back and try their lobster pasta, be treated like a queen again at the bar and absolutely have those donuts again! Thank you for such a memorable dining experience!

    Mafaldine
    Jacob K.

    A true 5 star experience. To understand the excellence of Portale, it's important to have some context on the history behind it. If you're in your 30s or older, you hopefully had the pleasure of dining at Gotham Bar & Grille at some point in the 80s, 90s or earlier 2000s. If you're younger and unfamiliar - Gotham was a NYC staple for 40 years before it closed more recently. It was known for its consistency, excellence across a wide variety of dishes, and culinary creativity. It was hard to have a bad meal there. One of the main forces behind this culinary institution was Alfred Portale - the head chef for over 3 decades. He's as influential a chef as they come given his role at Gotham for so many years. So it was a big deal when he stepped out to open his own restaurant. Enter Portale - a much smaller, cozier, but equally excellent culinary experience. Here's the breakdown: FOOD: definite 5 stars, no question. What makes this place so amazing is their ability to deliver across so many different cuisines, dishes and food types. Whether it's a Caesar salad, a shrimp cocktail, a homemade pasta, a perfectly seared duck breast, a piece of red meat - you name it and they do it perfectly. This is rare to find. Their appetizers are all excellent. Caesar salad is maybe the best we've ever had but you can't go wrong with any appy. Oh, and on the topic, while I'd never typically order bread to start, they did bring us their focaccia complimentary due to a wait and it was unlike any bread I've ever had. Almost like a topover, very hollow inside and crispy deliciousness outside, served with a nice ricotta and olive oil. Try it!! For mids, we did 2 pastas. Lumache which is a bolognese in a WHITE sauce with a touch of truffle. Unique and not often to find white meat sauce. If you're into a white sauce and truffle -- get it -- heavenly. Also got their mafaldine which was perfectly al dente is a semi spicy orange sauce with fresh lobster chunks and breadcrumbs. Really excellent too. After pastas we split a duck breast which was arguably the best I've had. Perfectly seared skin, beyond tender and voluptuous, perfectly flavored. A++. For dessert we did the cheesecake which was actually super tart and the least enjoyable part of the meal but not complaining relative to how good everything else was. AMBIANCE: so the space is a bit strange. Once you settle into the main room, it's a nice experience. Cozy, dimlit, well appointed. It is a bit loud but not ruin your meal loud. But the experience to get to your table can be tough and having worked in hospitality I was surprised and how seemingly little thought was put into this part of the experience. You enter to immediately hit a somewhat strangely placed coatcheck which immediately blocks traffic in and out of the restaurant. You walk through a second door to hit an equally poorly placed hostess stand which severely blocks traffic. Creates a bit of a chaotic scene upon entering which definitely isn't how I'd want to welcome customers into the first moments of my restaurant. Again, relative to the actual dining experience, not going to overindex for this but definitely the poorest experience of the night. Also, we had to wait 20 minutes for our table and the bar is also similarly awkward and super narrow so not even a good bar to be able to hang out while waiting. But again, once we got past that and into the main dining room, we had a lovely experience. SERVICE: overall, solid. Frankly, not on par with what i would've expected and what you would've gotten at Gotham. Nothing overtly wrong with it just little things that felt a tad subpar. Server was fine, but super abrupt. First time touching our table asked us if we were ready to order - zero introduction, zero prompting if we had questions, zero welcome to the restaurant. Was definitely strange. A few other service moments like this that were kind of head scratchers for a restaurant Alfred Portale is behind. But overall, service was good enough. In short - the culinary creations here are show stoppers. And the kind of menu you can't go wrong with anything you get which is super impressive. Ambiance is nice once you're inside the dining room and service won't blow you away but also won't detract from your meal. Go enjoy this wonderful establishment!!

    Maine Lobster Mafaldine
    Lisa M.

    This restaurant was just fantastic! I visited on my birthday back in December, but I'm finally getting around to leaving a review. I had the mafaldine, and it was heaven to my tastebuds. It was so delicious, so flavorful. They give you just enough to make you full, but also keep wanting more. The service was great as well. When we came in, we were seated at a table that just didn't feel right and they happily moved our seat to a nice half booth w/ a table. We actually ended up getting a really nice view of the restaurant. The entrance is very tight, so prepare for that. It is very cozy but still comfortable. However, if you aren't a fan of being seated very close to other diners, you miiiight not like this place but it is worth a try. I'm sure it all depends on the night, anyway! Definitely want to visit again!

    Serenity G.

    I came here for my birthday celebration and loved the food and ambiance of Portale! The place is spacious and modern - perfect spot for a date as well. I ordered a few things to share. My friend and I absolutely loved everything! We ordered 2 appetizers (tuna tartare and another seafood appetizer), lobster pasta, mushroom, and for dessert, panna cotta. 5 out of 5 for food. All the staffs are attentive and friendly. Highly recommend! I'll be back to try other items on the menu!

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