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The pasta is incredible. Had the lobster mafaldine with Calabrian chili. The best! Fresh seafood and appetizers. Came with a group of people and the service was on point. This place is a 10.

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The appetizer bread pancakes are made into a pie shape with olive oil pancakes. We thought they had fillings, but they are not, but they are very fragrant. The main course is roast goose with figs and jam. The taste is amazing. The duck meat is very tender. Those who like duck meat are worth a try. The portion of black rice is quite large

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The service was excellent, the waitstaff were extremely attentive. The meatballs were delicious. I got the cappellacci and I found the sauce to be extremely salty, which kind of ruined the dish for me. The bombilini were very good, but I'd prefer a thicker chocolate sauce and warm vanilla sauce to accompany them. I would definitely recommend, if in the area and looking for a great dining option. I personally would try a different entree my next time.

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Amazing niche Italian dish Portale Today I rushed to the row's sample sale with my friends. After buying the bill, I was so hungry that I saw this Italian dish across the street. After checking, it was actually a Michelin-recommended restaurant You can walk directly -in but the meal time will be about one and a half hoursAppetizer: Bread pancakes with olive oil, the pancakes are made into a pie shape, we thought there was no filling, but it is very fragrant squash soup is amazing in one bite! There is also yellow peach pulp in it, the taste is also very strong, and it is perfect with bread pancakes Main course: Roast goose with figs and jam, the taste is amazing, the duck meat is very tender, friends who like duck meat are worth a try, and there is a little black rice, the portion is actually quite largeDessert: Hawthorn cheesecake is the kind of light Japanese cheese with super thin hawthorn slices and chocolate chips. The taste is actually amazing

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. everyone was so nice and we literally didn't have to ask for anythingThe food was great, everyone got different things and we all enjoyed dinnerThe olive oil cake was so good, like who's grandma is back there making dessert?! It had no business being that good!

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The service was quick to the point where we felt rushed. The food (including well done salmon) arrived around 10 minutes after ordering. The drinks were great. The salmon was good, but not amazing. The lumache, however, was incredible. I thought the olive oil cake was way too dry. I would return to Portale exclusively for the incredible lumache.

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It was classified an Ok experience, even though the food was excellent. You got rushed through the evening, from the start to the end. The service was Ok. The check came on the table without asking for it, we were not asked if we would like after dinner drinks after our Dessert, which we would have loved. So we paid and left, and had drinks else where.

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Ordered:La Casematte Faro 2020 (~$100): red wine from Northern & Central SicilyPane Di Casa (~$8): house-milled warm whole grain loaf whipped butterInsalata de Cavolfiore (~$19): shaved cauliflower, radish, sunchoke, apple, tardivo, parmigiano, italian dressingPolpette (~$21): ricotta meatballs, pomodoro, parmigiano, fonduta, grilled breadMafaldine (~$38): maine lobster, calabrian chili, lemon-basil butterLumache (~$32): bolognese bianco, black truffle, parmigianoCowgirl Steak (~$85): steak special of the dayFunghi (~$13): hen of the woods, portobello, shiitakeBomboloni (~$13): with chocolate sauce and vanilla anglaiseAmaro Affogato (~$20): sweet cream gelato, meletti amaro, espresso, pizzelleTorta Di Olio (~$14): olive oil cake, cherry compote, biscotto crumble, vanilla gelatoAya's take:What a superb dining experience at Portale! To start, the restaurant's interior is stunning between the modern details mixed with a homey feel. The staff is quite observant; constantly filling our glasses and well-informed on the entire menu. There were a few dishes they split in half to make it easier for our party of 4 to share. I'm usually a white wine girl but the La Casematte Faro was smooth, mild, and fairly light. It paired well with this entire meal. The Polpette stood out to me the most; well-seasoned, great flavors, and extremely soft. The grilled bread complemented the soft meatballs nicely. Both pasta dishes were delicious - highly recommend! The Cowgirl Steak was incredible. Cooked to a perfect medium, the outside was slightly crisp, and the mashed potatoes were fluffy, light, and went well with the gravy. Unfortunately, the Funghi didn't come out with the Cowgirl Steak so it was less enjoyable alone as a side rather than with this dish. All 3 desserts were well-made and not overly sweet. None stood out to me but it was a nice pallet reset after a savory meal. Great spot for a date, catch up with friends, or work dinner!

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Whether it's a special occasion or just a random rumbling in your stomach and want something to eat and drink, Portale caters to both of those means. I have been multiple times and each time never disappoints. I am doing my best to try everything on the menu and so far everything I have had was cooked and seared to perfection. The truffle pasta was very aromatic and then melted in your mouth. The Squash soups is so savory and warms you up from the bitter cold outside. My last time there I went for the Kale and quinoa salad (because I'm healthy, yea not really.) the dressing complimented the kale and quinoa perfectly. Feels like the salad is creating a dance of flavors in your mouth. There were other dishes as well but it would just be too much to write. The wine list is pretty long ranges from prices of all affordability levels and they're great wines. Cocktails were Balanced, not too much of one spirit over another. The service was great as well even on a busy brisk winters night of the holiday season they still manage to treat everyone (I look at other tables service as well lol) with perfect service. I would say Portale is a well balanced establishment. It is fancy and casual but not that black tie fancy and not too casual. A perfect establishment for anything your heart or perhaps, as I said, your rumbling stomach requires.

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Perfect for date night. My fiancé and I even forgot to share our plates because it our pastas were so good and fresh. The olive oil cake is also a must!!

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But I'll never go back and I highly recommend not going. When I was leaving the restaurant the coat check girl forgot to give me my headphones and I forgot to ask for them. I spent two days leaving voice messages before someone finally returned my call. I asked when I could go and pick them up and they told me they open at 1pm. I arrived at 130 and met with Chef Jacinto, who greets me by saying "what do you need, I don't have a lot of time". After my shock at being spoken to so rudely (remember I spent upwards of $500.00 for a dinner for four) he continues to be disrespectful and tell me he can't help me. Let's just say this: he helped me and I got my headphones. They love you when you're at their dinner table but when you're not, they despise you. Totally awful, untenable, and unacceptable scene. I'll never return nor will I recommend this place. Chef Jacinto may be a great chef but he's a miserable human being. And remember this: it's always fromThe top down in any business. So I not only blame him for this unpleasantness, but I blame the owners as well.

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Dined on a Saturday night at 8p. Excellent meal. We were seated exactly at the reservation time. Dining room and bar had a great vibe, but managed to not be so loud that you couldn't hear. Service was excellent throughout the meal, from our personable main server to the sommelier to a very attentive team clearing plates, refilling water, etc. Classic Italian approach to the menu; easy to share or order your own plates. Lots of tempting pastas, mains, etc. All food delicious. The cauliflower salad was superb, as were ricotta meatballs. Pappardelle with mushrooms was rich and earthy. Chicken was moist and beautifully presented. Excellent meal!

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Don’t let their staff guide your dining experience. They will seek to maximize the bill and will not tell you if/when they are recommending exorbitant suggestions. I know it sounds silly but I want to trust my servers in restaurants but here if you don’t confirm the pricing of what you order you’ll be in for an unpleasant surprise. The staff here are only interested in having you order the most expensive items possible. Mind your wallet and choose carefully. If the sommelier is your guide, be sure to ask him about his recommendation. Buyer beware as they won’t be good but they will be costly.

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My wife and I dined here for the first time this week and loved it. The atmosphere was perfect: energy in the room but easily able to talk. Whitney was a fabulous server. The food was excellent. We started w/ the burrata. Rather than coming w/ tomatoes, it came w/ pickled vegetables and prosciutto. We also ordered the loaf of brown bread which came warm w/ salted butter. Both excellent. Our entrees were a pasta dish and the branzino which we both enjoyed. We ended the evening with the donuts which were served w/ vanilla and chocolate dipping sauces which stole the show. Best I have ever eaten. Cost was $250 before tip which included $100 of wine. Wine by the glass was very expensive but good selections. We would return.

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First the wait was wonderful at the bar. Great atmosphere. The staff were very cool. And the food was great. There seafood is fabulous. Their shrimp and risotto is fabulous. Just a wonderful end to our evening. From a art exhibition of a family member to Portale a great night.

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I had the the Ravioli that was on the menu in September,, it was quite possibly the finest tasting meal ever. Five stars for sure!

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We picked Portale based on the 2022 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and the menu seemed perfect for our one dinner in NYC on our way to France. We arrived for our reservation and had a short wait at the bar where we reviewed the wine list and menus and had our first chance interaction with Micheal Dolinski the wine director. I asked about the best Negroni and he suggested the Maserati which I have to agree was the best I have had. We also talked about Roero Arneis a favorite white from Piedmont as our plan was to have seafood. Our selection for appetizer the insalata pomodori which was perfectly balanced with the perfect combination of heirloom tomatoes, strawberries and ricotta salata. For our main courses we chose after consulting with Ben our competent and gracious server the Mafaldine with Maine lobster and Calabrian chili and the Branzino with broccoli rabe and eggplant purée. Both were delicious and paired perfectly with the 2020 Giovanni Almando Le Rive del Bricco suggested by Michael which was spot on. This was our first visit to Portale and we will most definitely return on our next stay in NYC.

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We’ve had a wonderful time the two times we’ve been here, and we cannot wait to go back. Love the cocktails (though the delicious negroni Bianca doesnt taste like any negroni I’ve ever had). The pastas are exquisite and worth every penny (lumache and lobster pasta special). Adored the lamb special; the steak special, but also the duck and the branzino from the regular menu. The kale salad is perhaps the best in the city. We haven’t sampled any dessert yet but the bomboloni, but plan to do so eventually. The tables for two are tighter than the four tops, so try to go with friends. And the bread is delicious and worth the surcharge.

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This is my second visit. The food here is wonderful. It’s fine dining but in an understated way. The restaurant has a neighborhood feel, not at all touristy, thank goodness. You can go in very dressed up, or dress casual. The decor is contemporary but comfortable.They have a very knowledgeable sommelier, he made fantastic recommendations for wines by the glass, did not push the most expensive wines which we appreciated, The pairings were spot on. I know very little about wine, other than that this absolutely complemented my meal. It was all about the flavor for what we were ordering. It was fun. The servers were very attentive without lingering, and the prices are very reasonable for the excellent quality of the food and presentation. My husband had the Bolognese which was a white sauce, unexpected, but divine. I had the risotto with asparagus and peas, sounds very simple, but it tasted like Spring. I’ve been dreaming about it. I would highly recommend Portale, and can’t wait to go back.

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food was tasty but they came 3 times to ask us about tips. We were expecting the change so we could leave any tips we wanted and they came 3 times to ask us about the service and the food because we didn’t leave “enough” tips.

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Tasty menu with pappardelle and Branzino, lovely cocktails and very good customer service. We enjoyed and we will come back!

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