Porta Via Ristorante e Bar

Dont be put off by the looks of the building, awesome food and great service is waiting for you inside! Micheal took care of us and he is well worth asking for his section.
We were seated by the kitchen and honestly, you could call this table and the one next to it a chef's table.
It was great watching pizzas being made and everything expedited.
Great way to see what you would want to order.
The staff busted their behinds and were hustling.
Hard to find that these days.
The food was so awesome.
Very flavorful, I love when a restaurant seasons everything the way it should be! No complaints here.
We will be back again.
My wife said she wanted to find a real Italian restaurant.....this was a guess if it would be good.
It was way better than good!

Owner response

My last visit was roughly a month ago.
This place used to be a gem.
My wife and I loved it and it was our go-to for date night.
Since the change in ownership, management, or whatever it is that's actually happening, it has become a massive disappointment.
You used to get bread and olive oil as an appetizer, but not anymore.
Portions used to be fair, but not anymore.
The menu has changed and some dishes are no longer being served.
Some are a completely different recipe.
The meatballs are now AWFUL.
Prices are higher.
It's truly a shame to see how quickly the quality has declined.
Service was fine, but we could tell that the enthusiasm was gone. It seems that they are permanently closed now or will be soon, so maybe this review is pointless.
I honestly don't care enough to check if they're still open.
Skip it, regardless.

I highly recommend this restaurant.
The atmosphere was comfy yet slightly sophisticated.
The dim lighting and piano music made for a wonderful ambiance.
Our server, Ethan, was very professional and knowledgeable.
We received our food in great timing, and the quality was superb.
I enjoyed the four cheese gnocchi with walnuts, very creative! I implore that you save room for dessert.
The dark chocolate gelato was phenomenal. I was shocked by how reasonable the pricing was for our meal, considering the quality and how “high end” the restaurant felt. I hope you give this place a try and enjoy it as much as I did!

Owner response