Porta'Vino - The Woodlands

4.7

580 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 18 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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 580 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

The Woodlands
Best Value
The Woodlands
Neighbourhood gem
The Woodlands
Great for fine wines
The Woodlands
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Porta'Vino - The Woodlands offers "amazing food" and "exceptional service," making it a beloved neighborhood gem. Guests rave about the "delicious bruschetta board," the "outstanding wine selection at modest prices," and "wonderful dining experiences." Chef Steve consistently delivers "fantastic meals," while attentive staff like Tyler and Audrey enhance the atmosphere.

580 Reviews

L
Leslie
Houston
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic restaurant! Reasonable prices, nice outdoor seating and great food! Also love that we can bring our own wine - although they have great wine prices too! One of our favorite places in The Woodlands
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Art
Houston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Continued great food and service. Jerry did a great job as our waiter.
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R
Rex And Mary
Houston
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great staff and a neighborhood gem for sure!
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Kyle and Melissa
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner there with friends. The food and service were outstanding. Thank you!
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Steve
Houston
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always a great value and excellent food. A true neighborhood gem.
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Rex And Mary
Houston
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, excellent staff and just perfect place to sit outside and enjoy!
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Glenn
Houston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 22 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Tyler and the staff were personable and attentive without hovering. Water glasses stayed full and wine was topped off as needed. Food came out in good time with proper spacing between courses and all was very well prepared. We had a guest visiting town and conversation was easy with a quiet atmosphere. To be fair, on a busier night, the whole place will have some noise but rarely so much to interfere with comfortable table talk
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Shyam
Houston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was excellent. Food and wine was very good. Great neighborhood sit-down restaurant. One of our local favorites.
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Mark and Cindy
Houston
96 reviews
vip
5.0
96 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the quiet ambiance of Porta'Vino. It is a neighborhood gem. The food is alway delicious and the wines are reasonably priced and wonderful. We highly recommend this restaurant for casual dinners or special occasions. We always have a wonderful time at Porta'Vino.
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Hannah
Dallas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food, wine, and service were fantastic! I personally didn’t love the “medium rare brownie”. I was expecting a slightly underbaked, gooey brownie, but it was more of a cake texture. I also would’ve loved some music outside for ambience. But other than that, it was amazing! We will definitely go back.
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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 4.7 stars by 580 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 18 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

FAQs

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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