Good food, nice location, fair service, high prices. Better Jody Adams experiences elsewhere. Atmosphere/Ambiance: Modern meets boston colonial touches. Fairly clean/sleek and warm, comforting at the same time which is hard to do. Respect. The mood of the restaurant was foodie and business dinner. Service: Fairly disappointing. It was unclear who our waiter/waitress was between the two people servicing us. The second person seemed to come by, perhaps, because we sat looking for someone to take our order and remove our plates throughout so much of the meal. Of the four staff who came by to remove plates, no a single person asked how any of our dishes was or the meal overall--not even when the check landed. Zipped in and out, my wife barely able to get a word out to order something else by the time someone whisked away a plate. Odd as some of the waiters and waitresses were quite chatty with others around us -- including our one/two. We got there around 6:30 and left around 8, sitting during both busy times and when the restaurant was half-empty. Food: The bolognese -- pasta was very good, the meat and its sauce was a little sweet for some tastes and less sauce and more meat crumble. The portion, as others have noted, was quaint for a full order entree. The scallops were well done (figuratively, not cooking-wise), well salted and crisped on the top and bottom, and the beet puree was a great accompaniment. The passionfruit pavlova was to die for -- gobbled it up in seconds. The shrimp was surprisingly good and the burrata pretty good. The arancini and cauliflower were meh. The artichoke was pretty unappetizing -- they were small artichokes, very little heart, and the outer leaves tough and unpleasantly sharp, not caramelized well. Drinks: I had a nice glass of greek red and delightfully sour raspberry ale. Didn't delve into the cocktail menu. Price: Besides service, the other disappointment. The price of the pasta portion felt like a gouge at $28. This contrasted with the meze platter which was $28 but about 2' by 4' seemed odd. The mediterranean meze/tapas really added up, too, leaving with what was good food and some highlights but not outstanding like many of Jody Adam's other restaurants. Take-away: Frankly you'd get better Jody Adams food, service, and value at Saloniki than Porto. The 3 for $10 Saloniki deal puts the meze platter here to shame. No reason to pay astronomically more for mediocre service and more misses in the food department. read more

Had a great outdoor dinner here this past weekend. A small upscale restaurant, Porto has the "Instagram" set up feel, and is cozy for a celebration or large enough for an outdoor party. We were there only for cocktails, however they provide free homemade bread with rosemary infused olive oil, and sparkling or still water. Also shared a bowl of truffle fries that were really good. Entrees can be a bit pricey, but if you need a new special place in town, this is centrally located and had enough variety on the menu for most diets. read more

Perfect in every way! Excellent food! Excellent staff! Excellent atmosphere! Recommend the octopus appetizer and scallop entree. The minty, ginger-beer cocktail was amazing. read more

I must say, this is one of my favorite brunch spots in Boston! The dining experience was impeccable. In true brunch fashion, my friend and I started with a classic mimosa at the bar as we waited for the rest of our party to arrive. Even though some were about 15 minutes late due to inclement weather, the hostess was extremely patient and understanding. Similarly, our server was better than average - he asked us if we'd like anything else or if we were ready for our check, but left us alone if we weren't ready yet. The space itself featured sleek and modern décor, with floor to ceiling wall windows. We noticed that there was an outdoor patio, which was also well decorated with string lights running across the top. As for the food, I ordered the Spaghetti + Clams which had braised tomato, basil and Calabrian chili. My friend and I ordered the large portion, but we agree that portion did not suffice. This may be because we skipped appetizers and went straight to the entrée, but that the small portion is something to keep in mind. I tried my friend's fried chicken sandwich and boy was that a treat. They had a house sauce that paired well with the sandwich. They had a Sunday brunch special for lobster eggs benedict. And while I didn't personally try the dish, my friend could not stop raving about it. All dishes were prepared beautifully. This was my first time at Porto, but I'll be coming back soon! read more

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So this place is very trendy; overall reviews were awesome so why not try it?! WeHAT A SURPRISE! We went there for my husband's bday to grab some apps and drinks. We sat outside and it was awesome. HOWEVER went there around 4 o'clock and sat outside at a table. Because it wasn't lunch time, only the bar menu was "available". Well this menu took 15 mn to get to us; they needed to print them. We are new to the area, and this was our first time and it was fairly crowded by 5 o'clock. Only 2 waitresses on duty therefore the service was extremely slow. I ordered a prosecco with st germain, and the prosecco was delivered without the st G and I waited 10 mn to get the prosecco and it was hard to grab one of the waitresses' attention. I truly wasn't happy with the service. I asked to speak to the manager, Tim and he wasn't helpful at all and had nothing to offer. His excuse was that 2 people called out and it gets busy around this time. Im sorry but regardless of the staff covering a particular shift, I am still paying for the food, service, and atmosphere. I will say one more thing- if you are in the restaurant business I am sure that it is hard to please everyone. But if I am taking the time to speak to a manager, after I've paid and tipped for a service then you should have the decency to acknowledge my concerns. And the apps- calamari and salt fish fritters were just ok. Fritters were too salty. read more

Porto - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is an excellent restaurant by Copley square if you want some nicely prepared seafood but are not ready in the mood to splurge on Atlantic Fish Co (which is around the corner). They have an excellent patio and even nicer inner dining area with an open kitchen. We made reservations about a week in advance for 4 people on a Tuesday night and there were LOTS of times available. I thought the restaurant would be empty but it was packed. Service was quick, attentive and very friendly. For staters we had a dozen assorted oysters. I like the freshly ground horseradish on the side along with the seasoned vinegar. For hot dishes the octopus a la plancha was a stand out starter. The octopus was very tender and well seasoned. For dinner entrees, my favorite is the wild mushroom mafalade. The mushrooms are perfectly tender and the sauce not too creamy. the pasta is cooked al dente therefore perfect. the chitarra with little necks is ok. there was nothing wrong with the dish, I just don't like clams that much. however, I do love squid ink pasta and the chew on that was perfection. For the fish options, I liked my halibut a lot. It was also perfectly seared and the flavor profile really complex because of all the different stewed vegetables underneath. I usually love branzino but this fish didn't have the crispy skin I am used to, therefore the fins (which I eat like a chip usually) were not edible. I do like that they fillet it for you (and don't forget to ask for the head! or they will throw it out) desserts, the cookie was a hit. It is pretty sweet so I only had a few bites. whereas, the rest of the table devoured it! drinks wise- my favorite were Kleopatra's last word (very herby), berry spice margharita (surprisingly very spicy which I love) and the passionfruit mule (very sour, which I also love!) I definitely would come back here after a day shopping! read more

I was excited to try Porto after hearing rave reviews from my sister and parents. Let me say the theme of the restaurant that night was confused poor service! When I first walked in I got great vibes and was excited to sit outside for a late dinner on one of the last warm nights in September. Sitting outside seemed to confuse them, we had to wait for a table even with a reservation, no big deal we would order a bottle of wine and oysters. Well when someone finally came to give us menus and we said we wanted to order wine and oysters that seemed to confuse her! Because we didn't see her again. My husband spoke to the hostess and then a manager came over, took our order. When a different person brought use the oysters she has no idea which ones were what. We ordered 3 different types and when we wanted to order more (because they were good) no one could help us with the type we liked best. Our wine finally showed up with our second round of oysters. At this point we still were waiting for a table so we ordered the Paella because it said it took 40 mins to prepare. And thought our timing would be perfect to sit, have some apps and then the paella would arrive. Well when we finally sat down our paella arrived minutes after we ordered some appetizers. We ate it and it was amazing (Only reason for the 2 stars). They ended up only bringing 2 of the 3 appetizers we ordered. And as we received the check they came running out with the 3 appetizer. With all the options in town don't be as confused as Porto... go elsewhere! read more

BYOCS - bring your own cocktail sauce.. for a place that sells oysters, they do not have regular cocktail sauce. They only have this (extremely) spicy cocktail sauce which is not great for people like me who have a low tolerance for heat. I love cocktail sauce on raw oysters and I was not happy when my mouth was on fire because I didn't expect it to be spicy. I asked the waiter for regular cocktail sauce but it wasn't an option.. They have dollar oysters which were fresh but not very meaty. I really wanted to like this place - the dishes all sound amazing. The fried calamari was super dry. The meatballs were okay and could be soaked in the sauce longer. However, I did like their spin on the burrata dish with fruity toppings. The pappardelle pasta dish with truffle was also tasty but for $24, the portion was extremely small. read more

Reserved a table for 4 to celebrate my daughters 30ish birthday. I informed the restaurant when I made the reservation and again with the confirmation call that we were celebrating a Birthday. We arrived and were seated. Only got one menu. After 10 minutes we got another. We had to work the whole evening. Had to ask for water. Had to wait really long for second beverages. Food was ok. The server made a comment while clearing table that he had never seen people clean a plate like us. Wow! Now we have shame being served. Given that it was a BIRTHDAY perhaps something with a candle would have been a better closing. I'm sorry we spent our time, money and event at Porto. read more

Called late on a weeknight after trade show. Kitchen closing soon but they made a table for the three of us and we walked over from Hynes/Copley. We loved Everything! Shared Meatballs (to die for) and Cauliflower Agrodolce to start. My husband and I shared the Lamb Chops and WILD MUSHROOM MAFALDE which went very well together. Our business partner also had the lamb. Very tasty! They bring warm bread to the table... a little heavy on the EVOO and salt but tasty! Staff was accommodating and didn't rush us. Ready to return!! read more

Love this place every time we stop in. Food is very good and the staff is so friendly. We love eating outdoors--the patio couldn't be nicer. I just wish that they would change bits of the menu more often. read more

I visited for dinner with a colleague during a work trip, and we had a really pleasant experience. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and the food was flavorful and came with great portion size. In particular, we started with the mezze plate, which was enough food easily to feed 6 people! We also had a few tapas dishes, and they were easily enough to be an entree for one. I appreciated that there was a great variety of choices for vegetarians, even though the restaurant clearly specialized in seafood. read more

Don't let the location of this restaurant drive you away from having a meal here! The outdoor patio is gorgeous, you completely forget you're in the middle of the city. The space indoor is very nice too, I suggest sitting at the bar if the size of your party can permit it. The ambiance was very nice although it was a bit quiet, some louder music and a more lively crowd would have made it a bit more fun. We ordered the beet salad, Brussels sprouts and seafood paella. The beet salad and the brussel sprouts were unbelievable. The seafood paella was a bit burned and a bit too salty but was still good! The best part about this place are the delicious and refreshing cocktails! read more

Porto - Beet salad - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came to this restaurant to have the 1$ oyster specials. Oysters were a bit small. I have had better. We then ordered a bunch of the tapas and this is what really stood out for me. Everything was very fresh and super tasty. It is a bit pricey but well worth it. Service was a bit slow but they did give us a beautiful table outside on their patio on a lovely Sunday evening. read more

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Great diner spot. 4-6pm oysters special are $1 each. Still worth it regular price. Busy already for early dinner so don't miss your reservation. Loved my hangar steak even if it was a little small for a steak. read more

Porto - Hangar steak - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Food is delicious, service is phenomenal! Went here on Thursday night; it wasn't too crowded and the restaurant had a great ambience. Staff was attentive and really friendly. We were given aperitif (on the house), it tasted sweet and had a very nice flavor. We ordered about 8 small dishes and everything was tasty. My personal favorites were peaches and tomato salad and the octopus. For dessert, Chocolate om ali is just something to look forward to: chocolate pudding with vanilla ice cream and coconut flakes - check check check!! And for those who are particular - they serve house water in both still and sparkling! read more

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This place has so much potential - food is delicious, atmosphere is great, but the service is just unacceptable at this price point. We felt SO rushed out entire meal. Our entrees showed up while we were finishing our appetizer. They took away our appetizer (and cutlery) so we had to sit there with our entrees and wait for someone to bring us new cutlery. They took my husbands entree plate while I was still eating. At $40 entree prices it would be nice if we could sit and relax and enjoy a long meal. I was literally shocked when they dropped the check on the table as we were eating dessert. Wine, coffee, tea? Nope they'd rather flip the table in under 90 minutes. Completely unacceptable, will not be back. read more

Stopped in last night to check out this spot...HOLY SCHNIKES! Ah Mayz Balls! I ate at the Bar and had Dave as a bartender. I was totally "that guy" as I didn't know what I really wanted so he asked me a couple questions and crafted me something perfect. I started w the Melon and Arugula salad which had yellow watermelon. First of all, I didn't even know yellow watermelon existed, second of all delicious! The balance of sweet and bitter was perfectly balanced. Next I had the Raw Scallop. I've never had raw scallop before and I don't know that I ever will again since I am now officially ruined as I don't know that it's humanly possible to replicate how insanely tasty and well prepared this dish was. If you end up on death row, make this the last thing you eat before you die. I also had the lobster "ravioli". It was a little odd as it was more like a deconstructed ravioli which threw me. Tasty, but I probably wouldn't order it again. Ok, so as you can tell I decided to really eat and give this place a shot, so I had desert. I didn't think anything else could hold a candle to that scallop dish, and then I had the Chocolate Om Ali. It was like a chocolate coconut bread pudding in its own cast iron skillet. This dessert was so good I wanted to wear it. It actually made me angry as I know I will end up craving this and won't be able to have it without flying across the country. read more

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I was reached out to by the General Manager of Porto shortly after I left my original review and he apologized profusely. The situation has been handled very professionally and they offered to book me a new reservation to get the true Porto experience. I plan on going back soon and I am appreciative of the response and quick action that was taken. read more

Had brunch on a Saturday here and it was perfect. Not too busy, great upscale decor with tons of natural light from the floor to ceiling windows. We decided to eat at the bar so we could watch the basketball games on tv there since it's march madness. There's one TV at the far end of the bar, but it's big enough that even if you weren't sitting at the end you could watch. In true brunch fashion we started with Bloody Marys. Their mix isn't the typical mix (they make it there and it doesn't have the standard v8 taste) but we loved them. They were a bit spicy (we would've liked them a bit hotter) but they really were great. To start for food, we got a dozen oysters. They had 6 different kinds on the menu- mostly local- so we ordered two of each. The oysters were pretty pricey at $3-$3.25 each but they were all some of the best oysters we've had in the city (and we eat oysters everywhere). Even though our food came right after we finished the dozen, we ordered another round. The hot sauce that comes with the oysters is house made and has this amazing smoky flavor. The oysters alone were delicious but we couldn't help adding hot sauce to a few because it was just that good. For entrees we had the buccatini with bacon and the steak and eggs. The potatoes that come with the steak and eggs were perfectly crispy and had this chili powder and a horseradish aioli drizzled on them that both gave a nice flavor. There was also a green sauce on the plate next to the steak that was amazing with a bite of steak and a bite of the potatoes- I couldn't stop eating it. It was almost like a fresh pesto in consistency and had hints of cilantro and parsley. The pasta in the buccatini entree is made fresh every morning. Other reviewers noted a small portion but between the egg, the bacon, the pasta, the cream sauce and the veggies, it was a very rich dish and I don't know that anyone could comfortably eat more than the portion that was served. It was delicious and even though it was rich, it was all so fresh that it wasn't too heavy. We usually don't get dessert when we eat out, but because so many reviewers noted the chocolate om ali we had to try it. It was super rich, but perfect for sharing. I couldn't stop eating it. It was chocolate lava cake with coconut and ice cream and it was unbelievable. I'm absolutely not a chocoholic - if given the choice between chocolate cake and any other kind, I always pick the other. This dessert was just that good. read more

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The restaurant itself is beautiful. Couldn't ask for a better location right next to Prudential Center. The ocean theme is very well thought out, lots of calming blue throughout. The fact that they have an outdoor bar is also fantastic. I expected to be equally wowed by the menu, but unfortunately Porto didn't deliver. Starters: - Bread: This was actually pretty good and I'm not usually a fan of anything with olives. - Oysters: They are very fresh and tasty. Don't mistake the red sauce for regular cocktail sauce or you'll be in for a spicy surprise. I did have a couple small pieces of shell in mine, so again, still can't compare to the shucking perfection that is Island Creek. - Crudo: honestly don't remember which one we had, I think maybe the tuna? All I remember is that it was quite a tiny portion. Mains: - Whole fried black bass: I love whole fish and I think this was one of the few I've seen on a menu outside of Chinatown, was super excited. The fish is a good portion, however I did find the meat a little too dry and over cooked for my taste. The okra, on the other hand, was quite delicious! - Seafood stew: My husband was hungry and our waitress if this was a good sized entree and she said yes. Not true. 1 piece of fish, a couple scallops, a couple mussels, some beans, no carbs. It was disappointingly small and the flavor wasn't anything special. He had to eat a third of my fish to fill up. Overall, the food is mediocre for the prices they charge (entrees average mid-30's). The redeeming factors are the location and decor. read more

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Overall, a disappointment. Recent visit to Boston. Treated my cousin and her family to her choice of restaurants. Despite making a reservation several weeks in advance they wrote the date on the wrong Tuesday (the week before our trip) and also wrote down my cousin's phone number incorrectly. So, when we arrived they had no reservation that night.They were "nice" enough to not charge my cousin's credit card for the reservation that we "missed" (host needs to get over himself). They were able to find seating at bar tables (I wanted to leave but the party included 2 children and a senior citizen). The high tables and bar stools weren't that comfortable for dinner. Room extremely noisy. Menu fairly limited. Cocktails were small and weak. I split a kale and pear salad with my wife. I took two bites and stopped. To be fair, my wife said she liked it. Lobster raviola (not ravioli) was decent in flavor but it wasn't temperature hot. Other dishes looked ok. They were nice enough to make plain pasta for the children. Waiter pleasant but otherwise lacking in personality (I'm guessing he could sense my irritation with the entire experience). Too many great choices in Boston. One and done for me (we visit the area fairly often) Dinner not cheap but not over the top either. read more

So this review is for when I went early September (a little late my bad...) after they had been open for a few weeks. Main concern was how long the wait was for food to arrive, but the executive chef Jody Adams did check in on us, asking how our food was, how we heard about the restaurant, etc, so props for her to reaching out and demonstrating that they really care for the guests opinions. The restaurant is located right outside the Prudential Mall, and within walking distance of Copley, so very easy to get to by T or bus and has a decent about of tables. The cuisine is Mediterranean seafood and I ended up getting the squid ink bucatini, fried oysters, and hamachi tartar. I liked the oysters the least because of the overwhelming flavor coming from the peppers that came with them, the tartar was fresh, and the bucatini I liked the texture of the noodles but not so much the flavor as it also concentrated on the onions and peppers. My friends got the seafood stew, cheese and olives, and poached halibut and they all enjoyed their dishes. Aside for the wait time and not being extremely impressed with my small dishes, I would come back and try something new since they're menu is always changing. I wish the restaurant had a website as well to access the menu and basic information since I ended up making a reservation through facebook and had a hard time finding the current menu. read more

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This atmosphere was great, the food was really good, but we were very disappointed that they had no beer available and they had no bread.

Went back in October and was really looking forward to trying out the place. I understand that the pandemic has been challenging for many restaurants but there is absolutely no excuse for treating people like second class citizens. We reserved outdoor seating for 8:45 and was told that it was not available after waiting outside for fifteen minutes. Fine. Not a big deal. Little did we know, our dining experience would take a turn for the worse. Our waiter was extremely condescending and rude. He had a take it or leave it attitude when several of our orders were missing or mixed up. Neither the menu nor the waiter pointed out that the branzino WAS NOT DEBONED before we placed the order so one of our dinner guests ended up half heartedly picking away at the dish while the rest of us ate the overpriced and below average food. When we asked if the fish dish was supposed to have bones, he literally just gave us a one word "yes." Service was very slow for us considering most of the other tables (mostly non-minorities) ended getting their food ahead of us. I don't want to bash a local restaurant in the midst of a pandemic but this experience was beyond the pale. I hope management cleans up their act and until then, let this be a warning to all potential customers who are looking to dine here. read more

Miguel O was our server and he was fantastic! His attention to detail was immaculate and his pacing for check in was perfectly timed. We had the oysters and a few drinks and overall it was a wonderful experience. read more

Every plate was delicious. The green salad, the honey burrata were surprising how good they are. The mushroom pasta was so fresh and light.

Not sure why the ratings for Porto are low in Yelp. We were there after it opened and it wasn't great. But we went back last night at the urging of someone who had been there more recently and we had a fabulous dinner. Everything was spot on. The ambiance- busy but not noisy, the wine selection, the Dine Out Boston which was offered last night was amazing. And all our appetizers, dinner choices and the sorbet dessert that came with the Dine Out were fabulous. I would highly recommend the meatballs, chopped salad and a Brussel sprouts as appetizers. Our party had the Bolognese, halibut and half chicken and all were wonderful. And the sorbet dessert is not the typical sad scoop from something you could get at the grocery store. It was a 10 sorbet. Creamy and delicious. We had the chocolate which was wonderful. I think it had some salted caramel in it. And the triple berry was also very tasty. Portions were perfect and we even brought some home. We will be back for sure and I'd highly recommend it!! read more

Came here with a large group for a friend's birthday and left very disappointed- and hungry. While the food and drinks tasted good, the portions were comically small (especially for their price) and the service was lacking. We ordered what should have been a sufficient number of small plates for the group, but every person in our party felt unsatisfied with the amount of food that we were given. I had to have a snack as soon as I got home! To make matters worse, the restaurant seemed to be understaffed. Our server was hard to get ahold of, and when we did get her attention, she questioned us when we told her that one of the plates we ordered was not delivered to the table. While the ambiance at Porto was enjoyable, I have no interest in returning. read more

Not really sure why all these reviews are scattered across all stars; I found my experience to be quite satisfying. The squid ink bucatini is worth the trip itself. Oysters were fresh, varied, and shucked well. The crudo was balanced perfectly with heat, acid, and salt. I even enjoyed the green beans w/ agrodolce. I'll have to come back for a larger meal. Tip - they have a rotating tap reserved for sours. read more

Porto is a beautiful restaurant with delicious looking food but ultimately the service and the food itself fell a little bit short. The eggplant chips were greasy and tasteless and the broccoli rabe was plain. The combination of orange with the burrata was also odd and mildly unpleasant. In addition, the waitress was a bit rude when we were ordering wine, telling us they didn't have any sweeter wine options. The saving grace of this place were the fried Brussels sprouts and the pork belly. read more

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Great service. Thanks team for the friendly conversation and good food! Quick walk from Marriott or Westin Copley Place. read more

I came here on a Tuesday night and had the most exceptional experience I had in a restaurant. My server Jade was so attentive, knowledgeable and caring. Honestly just give her a raise and buy her a scooter. Thru the night this angel charming server reaches to my table to make sure everything is okay. Her name is Steph, just another server. But guess what, she was so thrilled to make my night exceptional. After my delicious meal I was wondering who was the creator of this such delicate plate. They told me his name was Sebastian and he was the new chef at Porto. I was so mind blown for the food that was melting in my mouth and that was created for these people that jus want to bring joy to me. Thank you. read more

Excellent food and service. The salads are fresh and delicious. Love the cauliflower and veggie dishes. Porto is run very efficiently.

We had a great time tonight, food was awesome!!! Seafood platter was so good, as well as eggplant pizza, steak and Halibut. Went with a group and sampled on several dishes, all amazing!!! Will return again when back in town. read more

This restaurant was not worth it at all. I would not recommend anyone come here for dinner. We came with a party of 5 and this is what we ordered and why I do not think it is worth it. 1. We started off with drinks at the bar as we were waiting for our reservation. The bar was understaffed and took us 15+ minutes to even order our drinks because it was only 1 person working the bar. Not her fault, just an understaffed area. 2. Dinner was very subpar - we ordered oysters which were very small for $2.50 a piece ( I have gotten larger oysters at $1 oysters restaurants before). We also got grilled octopus, grilled lamp chops, cauliflower, seared scallops, crispy pork belly, gnocchi, and grilled bavette steak. The portions were extremely small and everything was over salted. We had to drink so much water to just clean our palettes every time and believe me growing up asian food I am used to a lot of salt. The waiter did not once come over to ask us how our meal was and to be honest our party ended up going to another bar after to only buy more food because our $200 bill was not enough to keep us full. I think the saving grace is that the drinks were fairly good and a fun atmosphere but strictly based on food and service I do not think this place was worth the price we paid. read more

I had a fabulous dinner at Porto! The restaurant is modernly decorated. The staff is young and hip looking. The setting is dim and sensual. I would say this could be a perfect spot for a date night, first date or a chic lunch. Many of their dishes are plant based so this spot would be prime for pescatarians or vegetarians; although they serve lamb, steaks and chicken. About 85% of the menu is tapas style. I wouldn't recommend this place as a dessert destination since they had very few options. Their dishes and ingredients are seasonal so their menu is rotating constantly. My cocktail, grapefruit juice mimosa was excellent as well. Highly recommend this spot for when around the Back Bay area. During the summer, when their patio opens, I'm sure this place will become a destination. read more

I joined my out of town friends for dinner at Porto on a weekday night. The restaurant was not very busy. Service was attentive and we were the ones who took too long making decisions. I ordered the Bolognese which was very good. Overall good restaurant in Back Bay if looking for a nice yet quiet place to catch up with friends. read more

This place is a hidden gem! I hadn't heard much buzz about it but was in the area and I'm a big fan of Jody Adams so thought I'd stop in. From start to finish, the dinner was a great experience. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and gosh those homemade olive rolls were delicious. My companion and I ordered different cocktails, both well balanced and quite pleasant. We split the eggplant chips, which wasn't quite what I expected - maybe 8 large, very thin slices of eggplant, lightly fried and served with tzatziki. They weren't quite crispy but it was still a nice starter. I ordered the char entree, which was very artfully and attractively plated - and delicious! My companion had the bolognese which was also really good. We split the tiramisu for dessert on the recommendation of our waiter. Also a great choice! The best part - for two drinks, an appetizer, two entrees, and dessert, was about $100 total, including tip. I thought it was a great, delicious deal. read more

Came here recently for lunch. We both ordered the lamb burger. They were great about making mine bunless. The waitress was attentive and great with wine selection. She suggested a Tempranillo that complimented the lamb perfectly. We had oysters to start and they were great. Great little spot for a quick lunch. A separate occasion found me at the patio bar. Good drinks, cute set-up. Can be a little windy though so skip the cute sundress unless you want a Marilyn Monroe moment! read more