Porta'Vino

4.9

1572 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Great for outdoor dining

Houstons newest BYOB Restaurant.
Casual Atmosphere, Incredible wine prices, Amazing Food

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 360-7480
Website
http://www.portavinohouston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Danny Trace
Private party facilities
TWO PRIVATE ROOMSONE SEATS 20SECOND ROOM SEATS 32

Location
7800 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
Neighborhood
Heights / Washington
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

Italian Fries$7.00
Chili oil, fresh herbs & parmesan cheese, a little spicy!!
Italian Mac & Cheese$9.00
Four cheese macaroni, crunchy topping with fresh herbs
Cured Wild Salmon Carpaccio$16.00
Served with capers, grain mustard sauce, toasted bread, 1836 olive oil and Maldon sea salt
Arancini Risotto Balls$14.00
Stuffed with 5 cheeses, deep-fried with marinara sauce
Steamed Mussels$15.00
Miso broth, white wine, tomato, garlic, mushrooms, shallots, toasted bread
Balloon Bread$12.00
Herb-Seasoned, Puffed round of Homemade dough
Extra Meatball$4.50
Beef meatballs, garlic, red sauce, parmesan cheese
Calabrese Crispy Shrimp$19.00
Andouille sausage, Calabrian chili aioli
Cornflake Calamari$15.00
Pepperoncini, calabrese remoulade
Artichoke Fromaggio$16.00
Focaccia, house mix triple cream cheese, whole roasted garlic, spiced pecans, greens
Polpette$13.00
Housemade meatballs, marinara, pecorino
White Bean Soup (S)$8.00
Vegetable broth, carrots, celery, tomato, onion, potato, spinach & herbs

Green Stuff

Spinach Salad$15.00
Toasted pumpkin seed, hard boiled egg, feta, roasted red pepper, marinated red onion, candied pecans, roasted mushrooms & bacon vinaigrette
Chopped Wedge$14.00
Grape tomato, chives, bacon & gorgonzola cheese dressing
Porta'vino Salad (Lg)$11.00
Greens, mozzarella, strawberry, pecans & house vinaigrette
Ella's Caesar (Lg)$11.00
Ella's Caesar (sm)$6.00
Romaine chiffonade, focaccia croutons anchovy dressing
Porta'vino Salad (sm)$6.00
Petit greens, mozzarella, strawberry-lemon vinaigrette, candied pecans

Pizza

Pepperoni$18.00
Marinara, mozzarella, fresh oregano, 1836 olive oil
Cauliflower Crust$4.00
Available on all pizza
Margherita$16.00
Tomato, garlic, basil, mozzarella
IL Tutto$21.00
Pepperoni, sausage, beef, mushrooms, fresh veggies
Short Rib$19.00
White bean puree, caramelized onions, gruyere, mushrooms, mozzarella, balsamic

Pasta

Truffled Rigatoni Pasta$29.00
Grilled shrimp wrapped in prosciutto, grand marnier sauce, sage polenta
Cacio e Pepe Mezzaluna$18.00
Rome's favorite dish! Mezzaluna pasta, pepper, pecorino & butter
Butternut squash ravioli$17.00
Ravioli, whipped butternut squash, ricotta, parmesan, nutmeg, crispy parsnips & fried sage leaves
Spaghetti & Meatballs$17.00
Beef meatballs, garlic, red sauce & parmesan cheese
Wild Boar Bolognese$29.00
Pappardelle, parmigiano, beef, wild boar & mushrooms
Shrimp FraDiavolo$27.00
Spaghetti, spicy marinara, shrimp, mussels, olives, scallions
Lasagna$20.00
Ricotta, mozzarella, wagyu beef & marinara sauce

Mains

Veal & Risotto$29.00
Paneed veal medallion with spicy artichokes, fresh pea risotto & house made rose sauce
Honey, Garlic Pork Tenderloin$28.00
Brined, smoked & grilled w/ seasonal harvest & black peppercorn mashers
Citrus Grilled Salmon$28.00
Avocado, cucumber relish, sage & spinach polenta, lemon drizzle
Baramundi Sea Bass$29.00
Blistered tomato, seasonal harvest, herb, lemon & 1836 olive oil
Flat Iron Steak$29.00
Bias cut ribeye cap, seasonal harvest, house made worcestershire & black peppercorn mashers
Chicken Parmesan$24.00
Roast garlic demi, crawford bock reduction, whipped white beans
Braised Short Ribs$29.00
Whipped Northern white beans, amarone lemon zest gremolata

Sweets

Milkshake "No Minors"$9.00
Adult milkshake & fresh baked Lemon cookies
Coconut Cream Pie$9.00
Our #1 best seller!! Homemade!
Tiramisu$9.00
Coffee liqueur-soaked lady finger cookies, mascarpone, whipped cream & chocolate
Medium Rare Brownie$9.00

Drink

Milk$3.00
Homemade Lemonade$5.00
Iced Tea$2.75
Rambler Hill Country Sparkling Water$3.25
Supporting TX Parks & Wildlife"
Soft Drinks$2.95
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite

White Wine

Summer Dreams Sauvignon Blanc$85.00
Amazing Sauvignon Blanc "Walking on the Beach"
Maison Chanzy Bourgone$30.00
"Les Fortunes" Chardonnay, France
Quintessa Sauvignon Blanc$45.00
Illumination
Duchman Vermentino$25.00
Dr. Stan Duchman's Winery
Flowers Chardonnay$42.00
Kettmeir Pinot Grigio$29.00
Stout Sauvignon Blanc "Granny Rae"$34.00
Cakebread Chardonnay Magnum (1.5 Liter)$99.00
Jean Marie Reverdy Sancerre$38.00
Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc$49.00
Alma Rosa Chardonnay$44.00
Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc$29.00
Darioush Viognier$67.00
Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2018$32.00
Cakebread Chardonnay 2018$46.00
Far Niente Chardonnay 2018$58.00

Red Wine

Pahlmeyer "Jayson" Proprietary Blend$76.00
Merryvale Napa Cabernet$69.00
Ridge Cabernet$45.00
Tenuta Sette Ponte "Oreno" Red Blend$89.00
95 pts Wine Enthusiast
Tenute Silvio Nardi Brunello$71.00
96 pts Falstaff International
Turley Zinfandel$38.00
"Old Vines"
Hourglass Red Blend (HGIII)$43.00
Beautiful Silky Tannins & Lasting Finish
Fantesca Pinot Noir$99.00
"King Richards" Heidi Barretts Primo Pinot
Goldeneye Pinot Noir$45.00
Rose Rock Pinot Noir$41.00
Drouhin Family Oregon (95 pts)
Cade Howell Mountain Cabernet$105.00
Pride Mountain Cabernet$65.00
Odette "Adaptation" Cabernet$64.00
Bella Union Cabernet$51.00
By Far Niente
Austin Hope Cabernet (1 Liter)$49.00
Frank Family Cabernet$47.00
Meso "Big Blend" $58.00
Alexander Valley "Cyrus" Red Blend$59.00
Serca Gran Corte Malbec$59.00
Paul Hobbs RR Pinot Noir$65.00
Belle Glos Pinot Noir$43.00
Piano Chiuso Primitio Riserva$48.00
Kosta Browne RR Pinot Noir$99.00
En Route Pinot Noir$49.00
Duckhorn Merlot 2017$48.00
Leviathan Red Blend 2017$36.00
Barnett Cabernet$67.00
Crown Point Red Blend$67.00
"Relevant"
Aperture Red Blend$59.00
Poggio San Polo Toscana$34.00
Faust Cabernet 2017$49.00
Silver Oak Cabernet$89.00
Quilt "Baby Caymus" Cabernet 2017$39.00
San Polo Brunello Di Montalcino$69.00
Inglenook Cabernet $65.00
Jordan Cabernet $59.00
Caymus Cabernet (1 Liter)$89.00
Batasiolo Barolo $53.00

Bubbles & Rose

Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs$43.00

Beer

Ultra$4.50
Estrella$5.50
Stella Artois$5.50

What 1,572 people are saying

Porta'Vino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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Houston
Best Value
Houston
Great for fine wines
Houston
Italian
Houston
Best Overall
Houston
Best Value
Houston
Great for fine wines
Houston
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Porta'Vino is a vibrant dining spot celebrated for its "fantastic wine selection" and "wonderful food." Guests rave about the exceptional service provided by attentive staff like Chris and Hector, and the atmosphere is lively and welcoming. With "reasonable wine prices" and a diverse menu, it's a favorite for every occasion.

1,572 Reviews

D
Denis
Houston3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always it was a great meal and experience! See you again soon.
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Russ VIP
Houston4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistency outstanding. We have frequented since its opening. Food has deep flavor especially the boar bolognese and the beef short ribs. Love BYOB but the wine list is the best value in town for quality names. Bill Floyd’s reputation draws a professional and engaging wait staff.
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Hallie VIP
Houston8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Such a fun date night! Food and service were excellent. A great neighborhood restaurant you can be a regular in no time!
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Sally
San Antonio4 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was great. Jeff was friendly and courteous. The calabrese crispy shrimp was disappointing. It was just fried shrimp w sausage on a bed of romaine lettuce. Mezzaluna pasta was too al dente but still delicious. Scallops were perfectly cooked, and the butternut squash was creamy and added a nice sweetness to the savory. Great wine list and recommendations. Had the veal &risotto, veal was a little tough and not enough risotto, overall was good flavors.
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Rob VIP
Houston87 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great meal as always plus we went to silo after dinner
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Dr. Tom VIP
Houston17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bill Floyd and beautiful wife, Charlene, never disappoint. Consistent excellence in food and service and a joyful, uplifting vibe.
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Roy
Houston25 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and hospitality is always the best. Love this place
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Mitch VIP
Philadelphia21 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience in terms of food, wine and service at a great value.
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Kelly VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. Great wine. What’s not to love
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JoseG
San Antonio3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great date spot, excellent food, got a crappy table too close to the kitchen doors but we enjoyed ourselves and our dinner! Gets noisy at peak hours, but wasn’t loud enough to ruin anything.
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FAQs

Porta'Vino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 360-7480.

Porta'Vino is rated 4.9 stars by 1572 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7800 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

Additional information

Neighborhood
Heights / Washington
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Danny Trace
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

Website
http://www.portavinohouston.com/
Phone number
(713) 360-7480
Private party facilities
TWO PRIVATE ROOMSONE SEATS 20SECOND ROOM SEATS 32

Porta'Vino

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Shareables

Italian Fries$7.00

Italian Mac & Cheese$9.00

Cured Wild Salmon Carpaccio$16.00

Arancini Risotto Balls$14.00

Steamed Mussels$15.00

Balloon Bread$12.00

Extra Meatball$4.50

Calabrese Crispy Shrimp$19.00

Cornflake Calamari$15.00

Artichoke Fromaggio$16.00

Polpette$13.00

White Bean Soup (S)$8.00

Green Stuff

Spinach Salad$15.00

Chopped Wedge$14.00

Porta'vino Salad (Lg)$11.00

Ella's Caesar (Lg)$11.00

Ella's Caesar (sm)$6.00

Porta'vino Salad (sm)$6.00

Pizza

Pepperoni$18.00

Cauliflower Crust$4.00

Margherita$16.00

IL Tutto$21.00

Short Rib$19.00

Pasta

Truffled Rigatoni Pasta$29.00

Cacio e Pepe Mezzaluna$18.00

Butternut squash ravioli$17.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs$17.00

Wild Boar Bolognese$29.00

Shrimp FraDiavolo$27.00

Lasagna$20.00

Mains

Veal & Risotto$29.00

Honey, Garlic Pork Tenderloin$28.00

Citrus Grilled Salmon$28.00

Baramundi Sea Bass$29.00

Flat Iron Steak$29.00

Chicken Parmesan$24.00

Braised Short Ribs$29.00

Sweets

Milkshake "No Minors"$9.00

Coconut Cream Pie$9.00

Tiramisu$9.00

Medium Rare Brownie$9.00

Drink

Milk$3.00

Homemade Lemonade$5.00

Iced Tea$2.75

Rambler Hill Country Sparkling Water$3.25

Soft Drinks$2.95

White Wine

Summer Dreams Sauvignon Blanc$85.00

Maison Chanzy Bourgone$30.00

Quintessa Sauvignon Blanc$45.00

Duchman Vermentino$25.00

Flowers Chardonnay$42.00

Kettmeir Pinot Grigio$29.00

Stout Sauvignon Blanc "Granny Rae"$34.00

Cakebread Chardonnay Magnum (1.5 Liter)$99.00

Jean Marie Reverdy Sancerre$38.00

Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc$49.00

Alma Rosa Chardonnay$44.00

Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc$29.00

Darioush Viognier$67.00

Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2018$32.00

Cakebread Chardonnay 2018$46.00

Far Niente Chardonnay 2018$58.00

Red Wine

Pahlmeyer "Jayson" Proprietary Blend$76.00

Merryvale Napa Cabernet$69.00

Ridge Cabernet$45.00

Tenuta Sette Ponte "Oreno" Red Blend$89.00