"A UW campus tradition. Intimate booths facilitate good conversation."
Phone: +16082563186
Address: 425 N Frances St, 53703, Madison, United States
Reservation, Booking
City: Madison
Website: http://www.portabellarestaurant.biz/
Monday: 11:00 -21:00
Tuesday: 11:00 -21:00
Wednesday: 11:00 -21:00
Thursday: 11:00 -21:00
Friday: 11:00 -21:00
Saturday: 11:00 -21:00
Sunday: 04:00 -21:00
Dishes: 10
Categories: 5
Reviews: 1239
We had not been here in years. Overall a good meal. Service was great until the server went AWOL for 25 minutes. We could see him on the phone, in a bar area and could not get his attention. It was weird. The toasted ravioli had no flavor, but the toasted bread with cheese was awesome. The main dishes were very good. The place needs a good cleaning and some touch ups of paint etc.... the easy stuff to make it better.
It's truly disappointing to see a Madison favorite decline in quality. Our service was extremely slow, and we even had to go to the bar to request take-out containers ourselves. While the food was fantastic, the sluggish service really put a damper on our evening. I hope they can resolve these issues, as we used to really look forward to date nights here.
Porta Bella has a great atmosphere for a date night since it is dark with cozy dining nooks. There is a parking garage directly infront of the restaurant with plenty of parking! The food was delicious with great size portions. Would highly recommend the lasagna and the calamari!
Pasta was good, pizza great, garabaldi sandwich awesome, but this restaurant really shines in it's fabulous layout and decor. Private intimate layout makes conversation easy fun. Staff was friendly, really great service. Recommended. Book a table now
Stopped in to get a dinner to go and the hostess and bartender were fantastic while I waited for the food. It was Sunday evening and pretty quiet...thinking of going back on a Sunday night to dine in. The food was excellent!
I have been going to this restaurant since the 70's and I'm so glad it is still there. This trip we introduced some friends to this wonderful restaurant. Parking: There is public parking garage right across the street.
Shared a wonderful dinner with friends celebrating a birthday. Authentic Italian cuisine. Brooke handled all of us with ease.
We were there for restaurant week and dined from that menu. The seafood duo entree, appetizers and dessert were fabulous. Book a table now
Stopped by for lunch. I had the short ribs ravioli. It was very filling and tasty.
A UW campus tradition. Intimate booths facilitate good conversation.
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Reservation, Sandwiches, American, Italian, Pizza, Salad
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Reservation, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegetarian, Indian, Vegan
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Reservation, Sandwiches, Breakfast, Coffee, Drinks
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Reservation, American, Burgers, Beer, Wine, Full
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Reservation, Latin-american, Vegetarian, Mexican, Spanish, Salads
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