Porta'Vino

4.9

1524 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Great for fine wines
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Houstons newest BYOB Restaurant.
Casual Atmosphere, Incredible wine prices, Amazing Food

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 360-7480
Website
http://www.portavinohouston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Danny Trace
Private party facilities
TWO PRIVATE ROOMS ONE SEATS 18 SECOND ROOM SEATS 30

Location
7800 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
Neighborhood
Heights / Washington
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

Italian Fries$7.00
Chili oil, fresh herbs & parmesan cheese, a little spicy!!
Italian Mac & Cheese$9.00
Four cheese macaroni, crunchy topping with fresh herbs
Cured Wild Salmon Carpaccio$16.00
Served with capers, grain mustard sauce, toasted bread, 1836 olive oil and Maldon sea salt
Arancini Risotto Balls$14.00
Stuffed with 5 cheeses, deep-fried with marinara sauce
Steamed Mussels$15.00
Miso broth, white wine, tomato, garlic, mushrooms, shallots, toasted bread
Balloon Bread$12.00
Herb-Seasoned, Puffed round of Homemade dough
Extra Meatball$4.50
Beef meatballs, garlic, red sauce, parmesan cheese
Calabrese Crispy Shrimp$19.00
Andouille sausage, Calabrian chili aioli
Cornflake Calamari$15.00
Pepperoncini, calabrese remoulade
Artichoke Fromaggio$16.00
Focaccia, house mix triple cream cheese, whole roasted garlic, spiced pecans, greens
Polpette$13.00
Housemade meatballs, marinara, pecorino
White Bean Soup (S)$8.00
Vegetable broth, carrots, celery, tomato, onion, potato, spinach & herbs
White Bean Soup (Lg)$15.00
Vegetable broth, carrots, celery, tomato, onion, potato, spinach & herbs

Green Stuff

Spinach Salad$15.00
Toasted pumpkin seed, hard boiled egg, feta, roasted red pepper, marinated red onion, candied pecans, roasted mushrooms & bacon vinaigrette
Chopped Wedge$14.00
Grape tomato, chives, bacon & gorgonzola cheese dressing
Porta'vino Salad (Lg)$11.00
Greens, mozzarella, strawberry, pecans & house vinaigrette
Ella's Caesar (Lg)$11.00
Ella's Caesar (sm)$6.00
Romaine chiffonade, focaccia croutons anchovy dressing
Porta'vino Salad (sm)$6.00
Petit greens, mozzarella, strawberry-lemon vinaigrette, candied pecans

Pizza

Pepperoni$18.00
Marinara, mozzarella, fresh oregano, 1836 olive oil
Cauliflower Crust$4.00
Available on all pizza
Margherita$16.00
Tomato, garlic, basil, mozzarella
IL Tutto$21.00
Pepperoni, sausage, beef, mushrooms, fresh veggies
Short Rib$19.00
White bean puree, caramelized onions, gruyere, mushrooms, mozzarella, balsamic

Pasta

Cacio e Pepe Mezzaluna$18.00
Rome's favorite dish! Mezzaluna pasta, pepper, pecorino & butter
Butternut squash ravioli$17.00
Ravioli, whipped butternut squash, ricotta, parmesan, nutmeg, crispy parsnips & fried sage leaves
Spaghetti & Meatballs$17.00
Beef meatballs, garlic, red sauce & parmesan cheese
Wild Boar Bolognese$29.00
Pappardelle, parmigiano, beef, wild boar & mushrooms
Truffled Rigatoni Pasta$29.00
Grilled shrimp wrapped in prosciutto, grand marnier sauce, sage polenta
Shrimp FraDiavolo$27.00
Spaghetti, spicy marinara, shrimp, mussels, olives, scallions
Lasagna$20.00
Ricotta, mozzarella, wagyu beef & marinara sauce

Mains

Veal & Risotto$29.00
Paneed veal medallion with spicy artichokes, fresh pea risotto & house made rose sauce
Cast Iron Seared Diver Scallops$29.00
Three dry-packed scallops with parmesan polenta, roasted corn, basil & pesto beurre blanc
Honey, Garlic Pork Tenderloin$28.00
Brined, smoked & grilled w/ seasonal harvest & black peppercorn mashers
Citrus Grilled Salmon$28.00
Avocado, cucumber relish, sage & spinach polenta, lemon drizzle
Baramundi Sea Bass$29.00
Blistered tomato, seasonal harvest, herb, lemon & 1836 olive oil
Flat Iron Steak$29.00
Bias cut ribeye cap, seasonal harvest, house made worcestershire & black peppercorn mashers
Chicken Parmesan$24.00
Roast garlic demi, crawford bock reduction, whipped white beans
Braised Short Ribs$29.00
Whipped Northern white beans, amarone lemon zest gremolata

Sweets

Coconut Cream Pie$9.00
Our #1 best seller!! Homemade!
Tiramisu$9.00
Coffee liqueur-soaked lady finger cookies, mascarpone, whipped cream & chocolate
Medium Rare Brownie$9.00

Drink

Milk$3.00
Homemade Lemonade$5.00
Iced Tea$2.75
Rambler Hill Country Sparkling Water$3.25
Supporting TX Parks & Wildlife"
Soft Drinks$2.95
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite

White Wine

Flowers Chardonnay$41.00
Kettmeir Pinot Grigio$29.00
Stout Sauvignon Blanc "Granny Rae"$34.00
Cakebread Chardonnay Magnum (1.5 Liter)$99.00
J. D. Villebois Sancerre$38.00
Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc$49.00
Alma Rosa Chardonnay$44.00
Daou Rose$21.00
Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc$29.00
Les Sarrins Rose$25.00
Albert Bichot Chablis$36.00
Darioush Viognier$67.00
Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2018$32.00
Cakebread Chardonnay 2018$46.00
Far Niente Chardonnay 2018$58.00

Red Wine

Clos Du Val Red Blend "Yettalil"$147.00
Cade Howell Mountain Cabernet$99.00
The Pact Cabernet$98.00
Vaso Cabernet$89.00
Revana "Terroir Series" Cabernet$83.00
Pride Mountain Cabernet$65.00
Odette "Adaptation" Cabernet$64.00
Hensley Family Cabernet$57.00
Bella Union Cabernet$51.00
Austin Hope Cabernet (1 Liter)$49.00
Frank Family Cabernet$47.00
Meso "Big Blend" $58.00
Alexander Valley "Cyrus" Red Blend$59.00
Serca Gran Corte Malbec$52.00
Paul Hobbs RR Pinot Noir$65.00
Revana "Alexana" Pinot Noir$35.00
Bial Zinfandel "Black Chicken"$43.00
Belle Glos Pinot Noir 2018$43.00
Piano Chiuso Primitio Riserva$48.00
Kosta Browne RR Pinot Noir 2018$96.00
En Route Pinot Noir$49.00
Duckhorn Merlot 2017$42.00
Leviathan Red Blend 2017$36.00
Barnett Cabernet$67.00
Crown Point Red Blend$61.00
Aperture Red Blend 2016$59.00
Etude Pinot Noir "N. Canyon"$51.00
Poggio San Polo Toscana$34.00
Faust Cabernet 2017$49.00
Silver Oak Cabernet$86.00
Quilt "Baby Caymus" Cabernet 2017$39.00
San Polo Brunello Di Montalcino$69.00
Inglenook Cabernet 2015$63.00
Jordan Cabernet $59.00
Rutherford "AJT" Cabernet$54.00
Caymus Cabernet (1 Liter)$89.00
Batasiolo Barolo $51.00

Bubbles & Rose

Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose Magnum$199.00
Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs$43.00

Beer

Ultra$4.50
Estrella$5.50
Stella Artois$5.50

What 1,524 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Houston
Best Value
Houston
Great for fine wines
Houston
Great for outdoor dining
Houston
Italian
Houston
Best Value
Houston
Great for fine wines
Houston
Great for outdoor dining
Houston
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Porta'Vino delights with "delicious food" and "fantastic service," making it a go-to spot for many. Diners praise its "incredible wine prices" and "wonderful atmosphere." The attentive staff and welcoming vibe, combined with a diverse menu, ensure a consistently enjoyable dining experience. A must-visit for food and wine enthusiasts!

1,524 Reviews

R
Rob
VIP
Houston
78 reviews
5.0
78 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great meal as always pasta with truffles delicious! Jacob took care of me!
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Nick
VIP
Houston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bill and his team do a tremendous job at pretty much everything. One of our favorite go-to restaurants!
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Elizabeth
VIP
Houston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite restaurants. Great food, wine and service!
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Kenny
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Mediocre at best. Very limited and strange menu. If I found myself there again id just get spaghetti and meatballs. Chicken pharm was just ok. Swimming in sauce and not enough pasta. Ravioli was very skimpy and tasteless. Frozen chicken with fake grill marks my wife said. The service was friendly.
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Bill
Houston
80 reviews
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Moderately priced. A good selection of meats, pastas, fish, etc. We ordered braised short ribs with creamy polenta and veal with risotto. Both were delicious. The wine list is very extensive and the prices are ridiculously low, even below retail in some cases. The waiters are very competent and attentive. They are assisted by other waitstaff who make sure you are satisfied with the service. I recommend getting reservations in advance becasue it's very crowded. The noise level is "energetic" but not so loud that you can't hear others at your own table.
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Rob
VIP
Houston
78 reviews
5.0
78 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and Hector took great care of me love Porta’vino!
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Rob
VIP
Houston
78 reviews
5.0
78 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great dinner as always Jeff took great care of us!
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Jon
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff is as always very personable and out going. The flat Iron steak was awesome and perfectly cooked!
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Collin
Houston
41 reviews
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
One of our regular go to locations, service is good, food is good, noise level is way too loud at 6pm on Saturday night. We often go outside to avoid the noise, nice space with heaters, it is a bit cold. Our server was a bit distracted and busy at the end, so we had to ask for the bill after waiting, otherwise service was great. Popular place, and it should be.
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Rob
VIP
Houston
78 reviews
5.0
78 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful meal! Jeff took great care of me! Truffle pasta was sensational!
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FAQs

Porta'Vino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 360-7480.

Porta'Vino is rated 4.9 stars by 1524 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7800 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

Additional information

Neighborhood
Heights / Washington
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Danny Trace
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

Website
http://www.portavinohouston.com/
Phone number
(713) 360-7480
Private party facilities
TWO PRIVATE ROOMS ONE SEATS 18 SECOND ROOM SEATS 30

Porta'Vino

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Shareables

Italian Fries$7.00

Italian Mac & Cheese$9.00

Cured Wild Salmon Carpaccio$16.00

Arancini Risotto Balls$14.00

Steamed Mussels$15.00

Balloon Bread$12.00

Extra Meatball$4.50

Calabrese Crispy Shrimp$19.00

Cornflake Calamari$15.00

Artichoke Fromaggio$16.00

Polpette$13.00

White Bean Soup (S)$8.00

White Bean Soup (Lg)$15.00

Green Stuff

Spinach Salad$15.00

Chopped Wedge$14.00

Porta'vino Salad (Lg)$11.00

Ella's Caesar (Lg)$11.00

Ella's Caesar (sm)$6.00

Porta'vino Salad (sm)$6.00

Pizza

Pepperoni$18.00

Cauliflower Crust$4.00

Margherita$16.00

IL Tutto$21.00

Short Rib$19.00

Pasta

Cacio e Pepe Mezzaluna$18.00

Butternut squash ravioli$17.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs$17.00

Wild Boar Bolognese$29.00

Truffled Rigatoni Pasta$29.00

Shrimp FraDiavolo$27.00

Lasagna$20.00

Mains

Veal & Risotto$29.00

Cast Iron Seared Diver Scallops$29.00

Honey, Garlic Pork Tenderloin$28.00

Citrus Grilled Salmon$28.00

Baramundi Sea Bass$29.00

Flat Iron Steak$29.00

Chicken Parmesan$24.00

Braised Short Ribs$29.00

Sweets

Coconut Cream Pie$9.00

Tiramisu$9.00

Medium Rare Brownie$9.00

Drink

Milk$3.00

Homemade Lemonade$5.00

Iced Tea$2.75

Rambler Hill Country Sparkling Water$3.25

Soft Drinks$2.95

White Wine

Flowers Chardonnay$41.00

Kettmeir Pinot Grigio$29.00

Stout Sauvignon Blanc "Granny Rae"$34.00

Cakebread Chardonnay Magnum (1.5 Liter)$99.00

J. D. Villebois Sancerre$38.00

Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc$49.00

Alma Rosa Chardonnay$44.00

Daou Rose$21.00

Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc$29.00

Les Sarrins Rose$25.00

Albert Bichot Chablis$36.00

Darioush Viognier$67.00

Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2018$32.00

Cakebread Chardonnay 2018$46.00

Far Niente Chardonnay 2018$58.00

Red Wine

Clos Du Val Red Blend "Yettalil"$147.00

Cade Howell Mountain Cabernet$99.00

The Pact Cabernet$98.00

Vaso Cabernet$89.00

Revana "Terroir Series" Cabernet$83.00