We were craving Italian so we made a reservation here. I had the gnocchi and my husband had the carbonara and both were very good though I'd say the gnocchi was better. The service was also excellent.
Came here today for the first time and the food was absolutely amazing and delicious. They had a deal going on and we decided to try it out. The interior design and service was great! Our Server John was amazing and made sure we gave him a good tip! I am just here for vacation, but I will definitely be coming back again!
Molely-B Loves To Eat
+3.5
Been here a few times. I was invited by my girlfriend here initially when she purchased a $25 for $40 deal for two on Groupon. There are two entries to the restaurant, one is a little hidden in a building where you have to take the old elevator to access to the restaurant and the other is near the intersection on Water street in Gastown. The restaurant is spacious and not too busy during dinner time. The overall ambiance was authentic with Italian arts and decor everywhere. The lighting was dim and romantic with a Italian feel to it. The pasta was decent portion but not that special or authentic as I anticipated. I believe there could be more improvements for the price they set at mid range. The mushroom risotto was a bit too watery, hard and lack of flavour. However, I really like the cream brûlée for dessert, it's better to be shared with two because it's a bit too much and too sweet for one person to finish. I would be back again to the restaurant only with Groupon deal, would not pay full price for this place.
Al Porto Ristorante (歷史建築內的義大利餐廳)
地址：321 Water St., Vancouver, BC
電話：(604) 683-8376
營業時間：Mon- Fri 11:30am-10:30pm, Sat & Sun 4:30pm-10:30pm
泊車：店前路邊收費咪錶
付賬方法：信用卡、現金
整體評分 (滿分為 5 )：食物 3.5│環境 4│服務 4│衛生 4│抵食 2.5│推薦 3.5
個人推介：店家的午、晚市餐牌幾乎相同，但晚市價位要貴三成以上
Al Porto Ristorante義大利餐廳於1987年起在溫哥華最早開發的城區“煤氣鎮Gastown” 開業，由於省政府於1971年將該鎮列為歷史城區，區內商戶連同市政府部門於70年代開始便積極在區内進行美化，將舊建築復修至原貌，在街道上鋪設鵝卵石，令該區發展成溫哥華的主要旅遊觀光景點之一。由於餐廳離溫哥華捷運的Waterfront station不遠，走一小段路就到了，加上四周懷舊的氣氛，所以晚市時段經常爆滿，一位難求
Al Porto位於“煤氣鎮Gastown”一座紅磚古舊歷史建築內，整個餐廳藏得挺隱密的，從外面完全看不出來，但大家不須擔心迷路，只要按餐廳的招牌指示轉向巷子裡面的入口後再下一層樓梯就可以抵達。餐廳面積還挺大的，共分為兩層四個區域，樓上的一層是閣樓Loft space區，有極好的景觀，可遠眺北岸群山和Pan Pacific郵輪碼頭，但平日不會開放使用。另外地庫的一層分為三區，包括Wine Room、Dining Area和我今天被安排入座的Terrace平台用餐區。餐廳的佈置極具歐陸宮廷氣氛，木造門窗和拱門，加上牆壁上的巨型油畫和花瓶擺設，怪不得這餐廳被選為本市最浪漫的西餐廳。
Adorables, ThickToast, and I decided to share a couple dishes to try more variety, so we got their Arancini Funghi ($8.95). Basically they were wild mushroom risotto croquettes stuffed with provolone served on a bed of basil tomato sauce. We were confused at first since they came in three balls (thought they were meatballs). Anyways, cut it open to find delicious cheese that was melty and a creamy mushroom risotto shell which was crispy on the outside. The tomato sauce was nicely seasoned and made it quite appetizing. Great for dipping bread too!
BitterSweetLife Food
+4.5
Adorables, ThickToast, and I decided to share a couple dishes to try more variety, so we got their Arancini Funghi ($8.95). Basically they were wild mushroom risotto croquettes stuffed with provolone served on a bed of basil tomato sauce. We were confused at first since they came in three balls (thought they were meatballs). Anyways, cut it open to find delicious cheese that was melty and a creamy mushroom risotto shell which was crispy on the outside. The tomato sauce was nicely seasoned and made it quite appetizing. Great for dipping bread too!
Just had dinner with my bestie here. dont understand why the low rating - the entrées were great and so was the dessert. i had a white sangria which was absolutely delish. bestie had a groupon so our bill wasnt too bad. will def come again!
Great Experience. I don't know why this place doesn't rate higher on Urbanspoon. This is a great restaurant, . The dishes are nearly perfect and the wine recommendations/pairings from the server were spot on. Special mention goes to the Oso Bucco.
The atmosphere is here can best be described as comfortable and the kind of place you could spend all afternoon. If that's not enough for you for semi-casual Italian, then you're overthinking it.
A favourite!. I absolutely love this place...they have a great lunch deal which is a steal! I have never had a complaint about the food and the service is top notch. I have family that visits from Ontario every year and they always want to come back to this place. You will not be disappointed! It can be a bit tricky to find as it's down an alley in gastown but don't give up!
Nice and quiet Italian restaurant. Tasty food and good wine selection. Impeccable service by Cheri.
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Dine Out 2014 - Very good!. For the $28 Dine Out price it was very good. Food was delicious and the ambiance was quaint. Right when you walk down the stairs you are greeted with intoxicating smells and friendly staff. No, I don't work here; I appreciate welcoming service is all. Our server was very gracious and did not seem bothered by my friend being a tad late. In fact, he kept me company with conversation! Nothing says 'welcome' like a down to earth server. I enjoyed myself, did not feel rushed at all. Our plates came and went and were taken away by very attentive and respectful staff. A smile goes a long way so thank you for that as well. There were couples, families and girlfriends about. We dined on a Wednesday and the restaurant had a soft buzz, perfect for a first experience. Would I go back? Yes, for a romantic evening out. I'm curious about the private areas for say a wedding rehearsal dinner. I think the regular prices fit the quality of the food so if you are looking to be wine'd and dine'd than this is the place.
Great staff, great food!. Came in with a groupon to try this little hidden gem in gastown. Pleasantly surprised with how friendly the staff were and just how good my meal was. Their thin crust pizza is carefully prepared out in their main dining room. Will return.
Charming Local Restaurant. A totally charming local restaurant in a great part of town. The ambiance is fantastic, high-end without being pretentious. The server was friendly and attentive, and took the time to go over their fairly extensive menu and make some recommendations for us. I had their house pizza as recommended by the server, and it is awesome. It comes with ham, lamb sausage, and an egg, which just makes everything on the pizza better! My friend had the seafood risotto and finished every bite! I also had the chocolate genache for dessert and it was wicked (what can I say, I am a chocolate lover!) Overall an excellent dining experience and we will gladly be back.
Oasis of Real Food at Reasonable Price. We've been eating lunch here 2-3 times a week for about a year since our office moved to the area. The food is consistently fresh, tasty and nicely presented. The wait staff are courteous and efficient. I have had a variety of menu items from the pizzas - they have a great oven - to gnochhi and pasta. The daily soups are made from scratch and always tasty. The Caesar salad comes with freshly shaved parmegiano. I recommend this as an oasis of civility and good food at a reasonable price.
Great Italian food. I love Al Porto. We stumbled upon this restaurant quite by chance when we spied their early dinner special! It is such a good deal, and the food is absolutely delicious. I went back a second time, where the service was still great. The server was attentive without being too pushy, and even though half my party was late for the early dinner special, they honoured it for us.
Definitely a gem, don't understand why the reviews are so bad....
Groupon Alert!. Just a heads up. I dined alone when I used my Groupon, but was told to read the fine print when I got the bill. They tried to tell me that '1 per table of 2' meant that 2 people had to be dining. I held my ground and showed the manager the 'fine print'. He relented and I got my discount. Of course, '1 per table of 2' doesn't mean 2 people have to be dining; it means that if 2 people are dining only 1 of them can use a Groupon. BTW, the food and the service were great. if I did Italian again I'd certainly consider this as a choice.
We really enjoyed our meal. We ordered a number of salads and appetizers as opposed to entree items but I would not hesitate to visit here again. I'm actually quite surprised this restaurant doesn't have a higher rating as we found both the food and service to be exceptional.
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Delicious, high-quality food, impeccable service. My husband and i decided to split an insalata mista(salad), quattro stagioni pizza, and a slice of tiramisu. our waiter was very friendly, attentive, welcoming, and informative throughout our meal. lunch began with warm, crusty on the outside, soft on the inside complimentary bread and soft, spreadable butter. we quickly polished off the bread, and after we declined a refill, the waiter offered to bring more bread anytime, should we change our minds! :) the salad that we informed the waiter that we would split arrived on two plates, so beautifully presented that i worried we would be charged for two(only charged for one:)). the pizza was cooked to perfection, with a thin, light, flavorful crust and savory toppings. the tiramisu was beautiful- moist, creamy, and delicious, but seemed a bit light on the espresso, which would have provided more balance to the sweetness of the cake and mascarpone. the food preparation was perfection, and all ingredients seemed to be of very high quality. the salad, pizza, and bread made for a substantial, satisfying lunch- totally got our money's worth. this most charming, delightful meal concluded with a cup of rich, flavorful espresso. we will definitely return. cheers!
Hit and miss place. This is a cute little hidden Italian place with very warm ambiance. The menu was extensive, very typical Italian food. I had the seafood risotto which was really good, very favourful with plenty of seafood. The boyfriend had the seafood canolli which was a whole different story. I only had a bite of it, but it was super bland with a flavourless tomato sauce. I might go back for the seafood risotto again, but we would never order the seafood canolli again.
A comment on the side, this place is very orange.
Meals in Downtown Vancouver is, like how I would say, “expense” (expensive). More often then not, you can expect to pay a premium for your meal and receive a less than premium portion size. Thankfully, not all places are expensive and not filling. Take Al Porto for example – for $12.95 you can get full on a lunch consisting of a soup, salad and a main.
Grayson said that Al Porto already looked promising before we walked into the door because of the cobblestoned alley way that was leading up to it. His hunch was then confirmed upon walking into the restaurant because of the authentic European vibe it was emitting. Grayson’s been to Europe before and commented on how closely the interior resembled the restaurants he went to there. Oh and if you’re wanting a more private dinner, Al Porto offers private dining spaces by reservation as well. Anyways, onto the food right? I’ve been trying to stay away
For a long-time friend’s 20th birthday party, we went to Al Porto Ristorante in the lovely, historic Gastown. While sunny weather is always nice, there is a certain magical feel to Gastown in the drizzly rain. The restaurant was large, with great friendly servers and traditional decorations. We started with a complimentary Bread Basket that I thought could have been better to match the sophistication of the restaurant. The bread was not exactly fresh out of the oven, although it had a nice crust and a soft, airy inside. However, I loved the focaccia. It was so soft and a little chewy. The Linguine Pescatore was a common dish amongst our group. The seafood was fresh and nicely done: mussels, clams, prawns, squid, scallops, salmon, and halibut. Unfortunately, there was only one scallop, which is my favourite seafood… ever. The fish added a nice touch since you eat it with the p
The atmosphere was fantastic. Looked pretty old class and stylish. The desserts and appetizers were great. Main course though, was the only time in my life that I did not eat my steak completely. It was char. But, too char. Some pieces had just charcoal taste. During our main course, no one stopped by to check if everything is fine. When they came for the plates, I asked for talking to the chef about it. Our waitress was so friendly and offered us free drinks or cutting the dessert’s fee, and explained they were short on staff. We might be back in summer as I liked the sunset view of the second floor. But, it definitely will not be a steak
We enjoyed the food. A bit on the expensive side but quality and taste were great so I'd say it's reasonable. However, the service was not quite consistent with every patrons. You can see how they are more attentive to others and to some, barely checks on you. The lady that has the white table napkin going around saying she was the server barely checked on us. We came 10mins before the early dinner promo and mentioned it to us saying we got 10mins, and with our menus closed and ready to order just in time, she is nowhere to be found. Walking past us and not making eye contact. It was the lady that gave us water and took away our plates that gave us more attention. I seriously hoped she got our tip and not the other one.
A very nice Italian place that was close to our hotel with great decor in a comfortable setting. The food was top notch. Our pizza and ghocchi were fresh and delicious. Would recommend. Only downside was service differed between patrons, kind of inconsistent. But they were great with our kid. If you're craving pizza/pasta then it's perfect for you.
Came upon this restaurant by chance when another restaurant was full. We’ve always walked passed here but never stopped to try and are we glad we did! The service was amazing and the appetizers *chefs kiss* 10/10. For mains I got the linguine pescatore and I was in love. We also had the shrimp and prawns risotto which wasn’t as yummy as the server made it out to be. The atmosphere is on the fancier side so the food is on the pricier side.
5 stars for the service, Sixto was a fantastic server - super quick, and super friendly and gave good tips on what to have for their early dinner special; he suggested the lemon tart and it was perfect - would have been even better if they had espresso cappuccino!! But otherwise, the food was awesome and the restaurant itself is super nice. Perfect level of music volume, clean, and classy :) the host was also very nice!
Wow wow wow.. The food was amazing. My kids don't even like fish but they loved my Halibut.. Craig the server had a perfect balance of when to come by and didnt show up too many times to be annoying.. My wife and I were there 8 years ago and it was ok. But this time it was really good.. Normally I'm the first one done eating dinner. But this time I was last cause I loved the taste so much I didn't want it to end.. Sorry Honey, but this was the best meal I have had in a long long time if not ever..
Overall the food was fantastic. Risotto was perfectly cooked and the linguine nicely made but found the service im general was fairly slow.
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