Porta'Vino - The Woodlands

4.8

591 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for groups

Discover delicious modern Italian & incredible wine prices at Porta'Vino in The Woodlands!

Porta'Vino offers an impressive wine list at prices competitive with local discount wine stores! In fact, many guests purchase cases of wine to go, so we consider Porta'Vino part wine store. You are also welcome to BYOB for a corkage fee.

Signature dishes include Calabrese Crispy Shrimp, Balloon Bread, Wild Boar Bolognese, Barramundi Sea Bass & our Double-Cut Smoked Pork Chop! Make sure to save room for our Coconut Cream Pie, Medium Rare Brownie, or Apple Crisp. You can't go wrong with our menu selections.

The restaurant has a welcoming dining room, a spacious patio, and private dining rooms for events. A free parking garage is located behind the restaurant. Park, Dine, then walk to the nearby Woodlands Pavilion.

Porta'Vino also hosts a Winemaker Dinner Series. To receive invitations to these special events, please email events@portavino.com.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Modern Tuscan
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(346) 237-5380
Website
https://portavino.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
On-site or set up locally in The Woodlands for lunch or dinner events. Please call to confirm your event and details. Servers can be provided at off-site events with prior coordination for an additional fee.
Private party facilities
Private dining spaces complete with A/V (projector - screen - microphone), and menu options built with your event in mind. Please call to inquire about availability, booking options and A/V requirements needed.

Location
207 East Shore Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Area
The Woodlands
Cross Street
Grogans Mill Road & East Shore Drive (close to Woodlands Parkway).
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Experiences

Cakebread Cellars Wine Dinner
US$200.00 per person
Prepaid
13 Jan 2025 only
18:30
Since its founding in 1973, the Cakebread family has set out to create quality wines that pair best with good food and good company. We hope that you will join us! Menu: First Shrimp, Beurre Blanc, Haricot Vert salad w/ Champagne Vinaigrette Cakebread Sauv Blanc Second Seared Scallop, English Peas, Tarragon, Truffle Oil Cakebread Chardonnay Third Pork Belly, Baked Apple, Sherry Vinegar Agra Dolce Cakebread Pinot Noir Fourth Short Ribs, Smoked Onion Potato Mash, Porcini Jus Cakebread Cabernet Fifth Cherry Crumble Dancing Bear Cabernet The event will begin with a reception at 6:30 pm, followed by dinner at 7 pm. Tickets are not refundable. If plans change, we recommend transferring them. Note: Food & Wine subject to change.

Popular dishes

Steamed Mussels (large)US$20.00
miso broth, blistered tomato, mushrooms, & focaccia bread
Steamed MusselsUS$12.00
miso broth, blistered tomato, mushrooms, & focaccia bread
Calabrese Crisp ShrimpUS$17.00
andouille sausage & Calabrese aioli
NEW Bruschetta BoardUS$16.00
grilled focaccia, five-cheese fondue, checca, spinach artichoke spread & roasted garlic
Cornflake CalamariUS$15.00
with pepperoncini & Calabrese aioli
Arancini Risotto BallsUS$13.00
stuffed with five cheeses & served with marinara
Salmon CarpaccioUS$13.00
house-cured, served with horseradish mustard cream & focaccia crostini
NEW Cannellini Bean HummusUS$12.00
roasted garlic, checca, grilled bruschetta
Balloon BreadUS$12.00
with Calabrese aioli & chimichurri sauce
PolpetteUS$11.00
housemade meatballs, marinara & parmesan

Green Stuff

Ella's CaesarUS$6.00
romaine, focaccia croutons, parmesan & crispy capers
Porta'Vino SaladUS$6.00
petit greens, mozzarella, strawberries, candied pecans & house vinaigrette
Iceberg "The Slice"US$11.00
grape tomato, chives, cured bacon, blue cheese dressing & balsamic glaze
Roasted Beet SaladUS$13.00
arugula, cream of mascarpone and feta, pistachios & herb vinaigrette
Pv Chopped SaladUS$22.00
grilled chicken, pepperoni, soppressata, bacon, mozzarella, pickled shallot, iceberg, basil, romaine, red wine vinaigrette
Salad CapreseUS$15.00
heirlooom tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic

Pizza

Cauliflower Crust +$3: available for all pizzas

Il TuttoUS$18.00
pepperoni, sausage, sopressata, beef, mushrooms & fresh veggies
Spinach & ArtichokeUS$18.00
spinach, artichoke, roasted bell pepper & feta
MargheritaUS$15.00
tomato, garlic, basil & mozzarella
Hot ChickUS$18.00
spicy Calabrian peppers, oven-dried tomato & grilled chicken

Pasta

Grilled Shrimp PestoUS$25.00
strozzapreti and creamy pesto sauce
Filet StrozzapretiUS$28.00
espresso-crusted tenderloin & peppercorn cream
LasagnaUS$19.00
layers of ricotta, mozzarella, angus beef & marinara
Wild Boar BologneseUS$25.00
pappardelle, herbed ricotta & mushrooms
Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$16.00
marinara & parmesan cheese
Eggplant ParmesanUS$17.00
roasted eggplant, ricotta, mozzarella & marinara
Sweet Corn RavioliUS$15.00
caramelized onion, pesto creme, tomato and shallot

Mains

Citrus-Grilled Scottish SalmonUS$27.00
tomato gremolata, spinach
Barramundi Sea BassUS$28.00
seasonal harvest vegetables & lemon beurre blanc
10-Hour Braised ShortribUS$28.00
slow-roasted in red wine and aromatics and served with mushroom risotto
Veal & RisottoUS$26.00
panéed with crispy artichokes, asparagus & rose sauce
Crispy Chicken MilaneseUS$22.00
with arugula salad, charred lemon vinaigrette & roasted tomato puttanesca sauce
Double-Cut Smoked Pork ChopUS$29.00
with seasonal harvest, cannellini beans & pan sauce

Sweets

Coconut Cream PieUS$8.00
our #1 best seller
Medium Rare BrownieUS$8.00
with Bluebell vanilla ice cream
TiramisuUS$8.00
kahlua-soaked lady finger cookies, mascarpone, whipped cream & chocolate

What 591 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

The Woodlands
Best Food
The Woodlands
Best Value
The Woodlands
Good for groups
The Woodlands
Neighbourhood gem
The Woodlands
Great for fine wines
The Woodlands
Great for outdoor dining
The Woodlands
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Porta'Vino - The Woodlands is a charming neighborhood gem known for its "delicious food" and "excellent wine selection." Guests rave about the "amazing" service and "wonderful" atmosphere. The menu offers a variety of standout dishes, including sea bass and coconut cream pie. Enjoy reasonable wine prices and a relaxed dining experience.

591 Reviews

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Renee
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, Porta’Vino knocked Christmas Eve dinner out of the park. The food was delicious, the wine spectacular and Jerry’s customer service and great humor was just the cherry on top. Thank you for making our experience so perfect!
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Steve
VIP
Houston
85 reviews
5.0
85 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always good food and good service. A true neighborhood gem.
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Rick
San Antonio
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steve and team have created a great environment for wine lovers at a very affordable price. We’ll be back!
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Peter
VIP
Houston
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I strongly recommend that you upgrade your seating. They are very uncomfortable chairs and brutal to try and get through a meal. They push you to leave early they are so uncomfortable. We had a new waiter and he was trying very hard. Was on the slow side but I understand that he just got out of training. Pork chop was great!
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Kathy
VIP
Central Texas
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Waited over half an hour after our reservation time to be sat, beets on my beet salad were only half done. Appetizer given to us because of our wait was cold and of the 2 pasta dishes, one was very good and the other was undercooked and also cold. Probably compounded their situation that they had a very popular wine being offered as a tasting so maybe they just got behind and couldn’t catch up.
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Doug
VIP
Houston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always excellent. Service is great and the wine list and prices are fantastic. We love this place!
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steven
Houston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my daughter’s birthday this past weekend. The food and service were on point. We were all very satisfied with our meal.
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Cindy D
VIP
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great wines at reasonably prices. Food is excellent! Great presentation!
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Pamela
VIP
Houston
277 reviews
4.0
277 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Porta Vino has the lock on great wine prices! Most restaurants inflate wine prices — this restaurant is pricing wine at a fine retail price. That is its draw. The atmosphere is minimalist, bright, and clean. Our service this time was very good. Families and groups gather here. The food is simple Italian, some relatively small portions, menu has not changed much. They need some new great classic Italian recipes.
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Stan
VIP
Houston
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a favorite. Great food, wine and service at repeatable prices. We sat outdoors on a beautiful early afternoon. Service and atmosphere were excellent.
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FAQs

Porta'Vino - The Woodlands offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (346) 237-5380.

Porta'Vino - The Woodlands is rated 4.8 stars by 591 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Porta'Vino - The Woodlands

207 East Shore Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Grogans Mill Road & East Shore Drive (close to Woodlands Parkway).
Area
The Woodlands
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Modern Tuscan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
https://portavino.com/
Phone number
(346) 237-5380
Catering
On-site or set up locally in The Woodlands for lunch or dinner events. Please call to confirm your event and details. Servers can be provided at off-site events with prior coordination for an additional fee.
Private party facilities
Private dining spaces complete with A/V (projector - screen - microphone), and menu options built with your event in mind. Please call to inquire about availability, booking options and A/V requirements needed.

Porta'Vino - The Woodlands

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Cakebread Cellars Wine Dinner

Margherita

Lasagna

Roasted Beet Salad

Shareables

Steamed Mussels (large)US$20.00

Steamed MusselsUS$12.00

Calabrese Crisp ShrimpUS$17.00

NEW Bruschetta BoardUS$16.00

Cornflake CalamariUS$15.00

Arancini Risotto BallsUS$13.00

Salmon CarpaccioUS$13.00

NEW Cannellini Bean HummusUS$12.00

Balloon BreadUS$12.00

PolpetteUS$11.00

Green Stuff

Ella's CaesarUS$6.00

Porta'Vino SaladUS$6.00

Iceberg "The Slice"US$11.00

Roasted Beet SaladUS$13.00

Pv Chopped SaladUS$22.00

Salad CapreseUS$15.00

Pizza

Il TuttoUS$18.00

Spinach & ArtichokeUS$18.00

MargheritaUS$15.00

Hot ChickUS$18.00

Pasta

Grilled Shrimp PestoUS$25.00

Filet StrozzapretiUS$28.00

LasagnaUS$19.00

Wild Boar BologneseUS$25.00

Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$16.00

Eggplant ParmesanUS$17.00

Sweet Corn RavioliUS$15.00

Mains

Citrus-Grilled Scottish SalmonUS$27.00

Barramundi Sea BassUS$28.00

10-Hour Braised ShortribUS$28.00

Veal & RisottoUS$26.00

Crispy Chicken MilaneseUS$22.00

Double-Cut Smoked Pork ChopUS$29.00

Sweets

Coconut Cream PieUS$8.00

Medium Rare BrownieUS$8.00

TiramisuUS$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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Does Porta'Vino - The Woodlands offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Porta'Vino - The Woodlands restaurant rated?

Is Porta'Vino - The Woodlands currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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