All I can say is WOW. Portosole is one of the best restaurants in Coral Gables. It is located on the corner of Valencia and Ponce de Leon. There is a parking garage one block over from the restaurant which is very convenient to park and walk over. The ambiance is that of a classic elegant Italian vibe. Today we went for lunch, but I have had lunch there a few times and dinner as well and it's consistently excellent. Their staff is on point. We received a warm greeting from their GM Ivan and our server, Alfredo, was a rockstar. He knew the menu perfectly, presented the specials and explained everything to us clearly. He was very attentive to anything we needed and very prompt responding with anything we asked for. We ordered the burrata with heirloom tomatoes appetizer which was super fresh and delicious. For the entree, we ordered the salmon with black rice. It's probably the best salmon I've ever had. One of my friends told them it was my birthday and they were kind enough to bring a tiramisu with a candle in it along with a little chocolate happy birthday sign. The tiramisu was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be back to enjoy Portosole again. Highly recommend!! read more

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Tried this for the first time and as someone who dines out frequently and works for a luxury dining platform.. Portosole definitely exceeded my expectations. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. The restaurant was upscale but cozy. I highly recommend trying this out if you haven't already. It will definitely be your new favorite read more

Portosole - Frito mixto, eggplant Parmesan, soup of the day - Italian Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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Very nice restaurant. My seafood pasta was good as was my friend's. It was a Saturday night dinner and we will definitely return.

What a place to experience. From the beautiful decor and vibe, to the amazing staff and the remarkably delicious cuisine. We were treated so special by Benny are waiter. The Mixto frito was light, well seasoned and melted in our mouths. Everyone was impressed by their meals. The lobster risotto was yummy. My friend absolutely loved her cacio e pepe and Benny's service of it made it even better! My other friend said her fish was perfectly prepared. To top it off the pistachio cake - yum yum yum . I'm hoping to go back with my hubby. Thanks for an amazing meal! read more

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This night was amazing from the champagne to start to the wine options and ultimately the off menu aperitif that combined lemon sorbet and lemon vodka Why not!!! This was not an inexpensive evening as with tip was over $200 each but was fantastic and worthy of a special e ent Our waiter was so good we added an additional tip over and above the 20% that was addesn read more

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This was an amazing experience. We loved everything. Came here with two friends and we shared two of their appetizer specials- deep fried artichokes and emported barrata. I ordered the seafood pasta and my friends each got the tuna steak. We shared the torta del giorno- best dessert! read more

This gem is absolutely amazing! All the food is made from scratch and with a menu so authentic I couldn't even pronounce the names of the dishes! We were a party of 8 and Ralphaela, our server, was phenomenal. My family and I were just walking down the street and came across it for lunch. Definitely a classy eatery with authentic, home made Italian cuisine worth every penny, because you will be dropping several. If you like good food with a mellow ambiance, Portosole is where it's at. Can't wait to go back. read more

Cute bar. I like the ambiance, and the decadent castelvetrano olives. I didn't have an entree but I'm assuming it's like all the Italian restaurants in the area, over priced and mid. Not really Italian, go to Italy for that. read more

Portosole - Aperol - Italian Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Not that great , it's more fame than reality, food is good but not the greatest Italian food in town

Thank you Edgar, Benoit, Annabel and team for making my friend's birthday last night a very special evening. From the chic ambiance to 5 star service, everything was masterfully en pointe as always!!!! See you all again on Wednesday for dinner! read more

Portosole is outstanding upscale Italian restaurant in Coral Gables, with a large dining room and excellent service, and a nice varied menu. Four of us shared the crispy light calamari and the superb eggplant parmigiana - it may be one of the best eggplant dishes I have had in a long time. I asked our server what cheeses were in it because it had such a unique and wonderful taste, but he said only mozzarella and Parmesan. We all had pasta - all homemade and delicious - pasta with pesto, paste with clams, pasta with zucchini and meat-filled raviolis. And for dessert we split a creamy lemon tart and a sinfully good pistachio cake served with pistachio ice cream. If you like Italian food, Portosole should be on your list. A wonderful dinner. read more

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It's not often in Miami that you become entranced with service at a restaurant, but that is exactly what happened at Portosole last night. I have been hearing and reading for years that this spot was one of the best Italian spots in the Gables but I had never made my way there. Last night I made a reservation for my dad and I and then proceeded to have one of the most fabulous meals I've had in a while. Located in the Gables on Ponce right off the Mile, Portosole is an authentic, fine-dining Italian restaurant. I'm talking white tablecloths that they steam after each reservation (saw them do this), bread service, wonderful menu explanations and frequent (yet not annoying) visits from who seems to be the maître d', Ivan. My dad ordered a dirty martini which looked excellent and I stuck with bubbly water. The offer bread service as well as a plate of charcuterie and olives to start. A+ We opted to split the baby artichoke salad to start which came with parm crisps and was refreshing, lemony and delightful. Then for dinner I ordered the Linguine alla vongole (clams). I saw you could add bottarga which is one of my favorite flavors and rarely on menus in Miami. If you haven't tried it, it's known as "golden caviar" because it is a way that preserve fish eggs to create salt-cured, air-dried roe from what I believe is mullet fish. Whatever fish it comes from, it adds a decadent salty flavor which I love. We also split the filet di branzino. The dinner came served tableside and they split both the fish and pasta dish into two separate plates for us. We finished the night with Tiramisu and Ivan brought us complimentary shots of Cremoncello. The food was so great that it will definitely have us coming back, but the service is what really impressed me. It had the heart of those old school places where everyone wants to know your name, your order and make you feel at home, but with the decor and service of a fine dining establishment. However nice the service was, it is not a place that is stuffy. The dining room was full of people you can tell come often, and the vibe is great. It is most definitely a good spot for dinner with the parentals, but a vibe for a nice date night or business dinner too. I wouldn't say that this is an inexpensive restaurant, but I also wouldn't say it is overpriced either. Entrees run from the $30-50, but are easily shareable. Unfortunately it has been my experience in Miami that sometimes restaurants like this can have an attitude if you don't order that many things or an entree per person so I was admittedly worried about my dad and I splitting three things and how they would react, but they treated us super well and it was a wonderful evening. Really enjoyed my experience here and cannot wait to return. The full bar is beautiful, so I definitely want to try and have a meal there in the future with a cocktail. Molto bene, Portosole! read more

Annual Art Basel trip - enjoy the wonderful Italian food in Miami. Portosole never fails, wonderful food and service read more

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Simply one of my favorite restaurants in Miami. The absolute best service, truly unmatched. Here they have a keen attention to detail and make sure you are taken care of throughout the entirety of your visit. Aside from the incredible service the food is just amazing, so fresh and delicious. i would give 6 stars if i could read more

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I would put this in the negative category... If I could... I made reservations approximately a month ago. I had a confirmation email. Showed up at the allotted time last night and was met at the door by Jagger. He promptly and curtly told us that the place was rented out for a private party. I told him that I had not received any communication regarding this and he insisted that he texted me and tried to call me twice. But guess what... He had the wrong number! Interestingly, enough, my email Was obviously correct because I had the confirmation in front of me! And the class, intelligence and persistence was clearly not there to shoot me an email BUT... he did us a favor, as did the venue who handled the situation very very poorly. We walked around the corner to TULLIO!!!....ABSOLUTELY AMAZING FOOD AND SERVICE!!!!! 10 STARS ALL THE WAY read more

I came here for the Ravioli di ossobuco allo zafferano. I highly recommend @PortosoleMiami the staff is superb #NowYouKnow read more

Portosole - I came here for the Ravioli di ossobuco allo zafferano. I highly recommend @PortosoleMiami the staff is superb #NowYouKnow - Italian Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Had a wonderful dinner!! From the nice, welcoming host, to the wonderfully knowledgeable servers, we enjoyed a great home style Italian dinner on what would otherwise have been a rainy dull night. The atmosphere was warm and very pleasant. We ordered the tuna appetizer, which was insanely fresh & well seasoned, and the ravioli & risotto di giorno were fantastic recommendations! Thank you very much!! read more

This was one of the best dinning experiences I have had in Miami in terms of service. The staff from the moment you walked in were so welcoming and attentive. The owner came by at the beginning of the meal to say hello so I was already excited to try the food. I was so happy they had a vegan appetizers which was fried artichoke hearts with lemon and a dipping sauce. It was delicious and for my main I was eating light so I had a the salad with beets. They also could have made another pasta dish for me as well. My friends ordered Ravioli Di Ossobuco allo Zafferano and the short rib ravioli all which were fantastic! The best part of the table-side lemon gelato dessert drink with Prosecco, vodka and topped off with coffee beans. They also made me a virgin drink. The only thing which would have made it better would be to have had another vegan main on the menu. But they said they would make whatever I wanted! Amazing restaurant read more

Portosole - Italian Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Awesome food, wine was delicious. The lamb was amazing and the seafood pasta amazing read more

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I really enjoyed my dinner experience at Portosole. I opted for a simple spaghetti with red sauce and was pleasantly delighted with the flavors. Service was great and all of the starters ordered were great to share. It's a great date night restaurant or to meet up with your out of town friends. read more

Portosole - The amazing end to a great meal. - Italian Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Food servie everything was excellent. However the prices are way to high! Parking is difficult however the do have valet for $15. read more

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I'm so excited to find this lovely Italian restaurant & add it to my favorites list! From the minute I walked in the door , I was greeted with friendly smiles all around! The restaurant is light open, and airy. A perfect ambiance for wine tasting & lunch with friends! The food is so delicious here! There were a group of us dining , so we had many appetizers, including burrata with heirloom tomatoes, crispy artichokes, prosciutto and paired these with La Scolca gavi dei gavi wine. Delicious It was really fun when they approached our table with a giant Parmesan wheel and prepared the linguine tableside! It was so good , I cannot wait to go back for this ASAP! I also saw that they had linguine alka vongole, which I'm excited to bring my husband back to try, because that's his favorite Italian dish. We all shared the branzino Fish, which may have been the best tasting branzino I've ever had and I have it quite often, here in Miami! The veal Milanese was also delicious. I truly can't say enough about my experience at this restaurant. I can't believe I've lived here for eight years and have never dined here before.?! It is definitely the best Italian restaurant in Coral Gables and I will be back often! I highly recommend this restaurant all around for food, ambience and great service and wine selection! read more

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Amazing food and service very recommended ! One of the best filet mignons I've had , very tender and juicy the mash potatoes were very good and natural , burrata was fresh we had chocolate gelato as well and it was so yummy ! Will be back soon Husband had pasta and it was fresh and al dente , read more

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I was invited to a private event here and I have to admit that everything was just perfect. From the eggplant parm to the grilled vegetables. They had great service and the place is very elegant and upscale. The bathrooms were spotless and the servers were all dressed like they mean business, and they did. Other plates that I tried were the caprese salad and the beautifully prepared cacio e pepe pasta. Portion sizes were just the right size. Loved the bar area here and I had a drink that was equally impressive. This spot has been quite a few other restaurants, but I feel that Portosole has it down pat. read more

We walked in an hour before closing, on a Tuesday as a last minute decision, and what a win. I have to compliment the staff on duty because they were so friendly and professional, we did not feel rushed at any moment. The food was outstanding and the wine recommendation on point, thank you so much Edgar- you rock! This is a fine dining establishment, so I would recommend to dress accordingly. Interestingly enough, we weren't since we decided to have pasta in the spur of the moment. Even so, the staff was so professional and respectful, it speaks volumes of the place. I would definitely be back for the food, but the winner here was hospitality. read more

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Simply delicious Fried frittata to start with. Artichoke salad and then grilled salmon with an organic black rice. Salmon was cooked to perfection with the skin. I highly recommend this restaurant. Ambiance is great. Eugenio was very friendly. He made a special dessert for us: lemon sherbet with vodka & prosecco. Delicious!!! read more

Pretty and nice ambiance but Very expensive, the food is nothing special and charging $17.00 for water .... Also, The french waiter has a very bad attitude . read more

I don't like to leave negative reviews but I could not let this one go. Terrible terrible service!! And expensive for subpar food. I don't mind an expensive restaurant but you have to either have great food or great service! read more

My favorite Italian restaurant in Miami. The quality of the food is superb. Must try: Calamari Veal Milanese with rosemary roasted potatoes Cacio Pepe Vongole Tiramisu Homemade gelato Their espresso is magnificent Elegant ambiance. Service is terrific but I can't stand the fake Italian accents. IYKYK read more

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Always a bit nervous to eat out on Valentine's Day, but the four of us had a reservation at Portosole. We arrived smack on time, and charming hosts took us right to our table. None of this "please wait at the bar for a little while" nonsense. Portosole did Valentine's day the way a glamorous but sophisticated restaurand should do it. Soft candles all around, some "floating" candles on the bar, rose petals on the crips, white tableclothes, a rose for each lady, and the usual professional and impeccable service. It's one of the few restaurants where much of the food is prepared tableside, and it adds to the ambiance. Thanks to Ivan who keeps things humming, and has an eye for aesthetics and is guest-sensitive. A grown up night in a grown up restaurant. Bruce Rubin read more

Came for a friends birthday and it was amazing! The food was delicious and our waiter was very nice and helped with great suggestions. We shared everything between the 3 of us. The prosciutto and artichokes, the white truffle risotto, and the branzino were all amazing. And the show you get at your table with it just adds to the experience. It's a bit pricey but worth it for special occasions. Parking was a little hard but they have valet which is always convenient. read more

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Our favorite Italian spot. Great, simple, authentic Italian food. Service is always impecable and has great energy. Great date night spot with good wine selection. read more

This is probably one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Miami. The hospitality is like no where else. They are so professional and well dressed. The food is delicious and I love all the different table side presentations you may experience throughout your meal. The raw seafood is so fresh and sweet. And the desert at the end was a palate changer. read more

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Beautiful restaurant. Amazing service! Amazing food! Amazing drinks! Everything about this place is AMAZING! Family oriented and romantic date night scene. We go with our young girls and they always make them feel welcomed. We love Portosole and their staff. Special shout out to Alfredo and Raul !! read more

Portosole - Pink lemonade - Italian Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

What can I say? Waiter had an attitude of superiority. Food was respectable but the service and cost were way out of line. No Coral Gables water yet the bottled water was $17. I can assure you that I will not be back. Bye bye read more

I went there for Mother's Day. Service was impecable starting at valet , then Maître D welcomed us with our last names and a preferred table I requested for a family member . Food was exquisite, table service very European and fancy. Wine selection amazing! Ambiance was very fancy , and saw some friends, as well as other groups enjoying their meal and conversation. 5 stars !!! read more

Absolutely the most spectacular Italian Cuisine in Miami, and we know Italian food! Lorenzo, the manager is a gem! We celebrate New Year pretty much every year in this place. read more

Portosole - Italian Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Great food and service. The manager is a gracious host and very attentive. Wonderful atmosphere

I had my Birthday lunch at Portosole and I can confidently say it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The ambiance was warm and friendly . The staff was incredibly attentive and hospitable making us feel right at home. Food was outstanding and very easy to share..... Had a wonderful birthday lunch read more

If you're in the mood for a taste of Italy or a reminder of a first hand Italian experience, please enjoy all that Portosole has to offer. The ambiance, service and food are wonderful. Our party was out to celebrate my birthday (my favorite day of the year) and they did not disappoint. We were greeted with a bottle of bubbly and some snacks that got us off to a great start. We then ordered calamari, burrata with prosciutto and eggplant to start. They were delicious and decadent. Benoit (our amazing server) suggested the seafood pasta and ohhhhhhh my word, it was amazing! I'm currently craving it again. The pasta was made Al dente (this is how it's supposed to be) and the flavors were made to perfection! Risotto of the day was mushroom and very yummy. The bass was great and so were the tuna salad, eggplant parmesan and pesto pasta were fantastic; all bowls licked clean. The manager, Mr. Ivan Degenarro, made sure the experience was unforgettable and it certainly was that and more. I can't wait to go back; we all loved it! Enjoy! read more

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