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Al Porto Ristorante, Vancouver, BC

Al Porto Ristorante

4.5
4.5
1596 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Gastown's popular Water Street is alive with the taste of another era. Meander down the cobbled sidewalk and stumble across a true find, the uniquely situated Al Porto Ristorante. Spacious yet cozy, the room is as distinct as the cuisine that defines the rich flavour, and culture of Italy.



Please call the restaurant for parties of 7 or more. 604-683-8376
Private rooms and special menus for groups are available.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 683-8376
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nimmie Balachandramoorthy
  • Private party facilities
    Located in historic Gastown, Al Porto Ristorante is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Vancouver. Cozy yet spacious, our two floors can seat up to 250 guests. We offer a variety of rooms to accommodate all your private event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Lauren Dobbin: (604) 683-8376
  • Neighborhood
    Gastown
  • Cross street
    Cambie
  • Parking details
    The closest parking is the East Park at 160 Water St, which is less than a block away.<br />
  • Public transit
    Just steps away from the Waterfront station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,596 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Al Porto Ristorante is celebrated for its "authentic Italian dishes" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "fantastic calamari and fish dishes" and the "amazing lemon tart." Despite some service hiccups, the ambience and quality of food often lead to a "great experience," making it a recommended spot.

1,596 Reviews
  1. Stacey

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fabulous and service was amazing!! Perfect venue for a holiday meal

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  2. Jonah

    Calgary

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to celebrate family birthday dinner. Would come back again.

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  3. Monte

    Vancouver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Not worth the price or to come dressed up to. Servers were in a rush and not attentive. Portion size was a joke for a $32 dish. Not one cook is Italian so beware to spend elsewhere.

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  4. Sarah

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service took over 1 hour to get food- waiter extremely rude - my starter was excellent but the pizza was poor Disappointing night- despite reviews being good. They had a lot of people to serve and I think they should’ve reduced them out of people coming in.

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  5. Mimi

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for an early dinner. Food was very good. The early bird dinner menu was a little confusing but otherwise great experience. Will definitely be back.

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  6. Catherine

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful authentic Italian restaurant, quality, tasteful food and great price and friendly non-stuffy service. Everything was perfect! We will be back :)

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  7. LuisP

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service, good very traditional flavors.!

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  8. Randy

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service! Dinners were cooked perfectly and was flavourful.

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  9. Lisa

    VIP

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    John our server was outstanding. All of the food was delicious especially the Osso Bucco. Great quality and value.

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  10. George

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If Sixto is your waiter, you can relax. You are in good hands this guy was great. As my wife can testify, I am hard to please. But the service here was absolutely perfect. And the food was really really good.

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FAQs

Al Porto Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Al Porto Ristorante also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 683-8376.

Al Porto Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 1596 OpenTable diners.

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

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Al Porto Ristorante

321 Water Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B8

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cambie
  • Neighborhood
    Gastown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The closest parking is the East Park at 160 Water St, which is less than a block away.<br />
  • Public transit
    Just steps away from the Waterfront station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nimmie Balachandramoorthy
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (604) 683-8376
  • Private party facilities
    Located in historic Gastown, Al Porto Ristorante is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Vancouver. Cozy yet spacious, our two floors can seat up to 250 guests. We offer a variety of rooms to accommodate all your private event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Lauren Dobbin: (604) 683-8376
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