Porta'Vino

Name: Porta'Vino
Address: 7800 Washington Ave, Houston, TX, United States, 77007
Telephone: (713) 360-7480
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1557 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

23:30

Booked 21 times today

Great for fine wines
Neighbourhood gem
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 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
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
Area
Heights / Washington
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway

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

Green Stuff

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

Pizza

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

Pasta

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

Mains

Veal & RisottoUS$29.00
Paneed veal medallion with spicy artichokes, fresh pea risotto & house made rose sauce
Cast Iron Seared Diver ScallopsUS$29.00
Three dry-packed scallops with parmesan polenta, roasted corn, basil & pesto beurre blanc
Honey, Garlic Pork TenderloinUS$28.00
Brined, smoked & grilled w/ seasonal harvest & black peppercorn mashers
Citrus Grilled SalmonUS$28.00
Avocado, cucumber relish, sage & spinach polenta, lemon drizzle
Baramundi Sea BassUS$29.00
Blistered tomato, seasonal harvest, herb, lemon & 1836 olive oil
Flat Iron SteakUS$29.00
Bias cut ribeye cap, seasonal harvest, house made worcestershire & black peppercorn mashers
Chicken ParmesanUS$24.00
Roast garlic demi, crawford bock reduction, whipped white beans
Braised Short RibsUS$29.00
Whipped Northern white beans, amarone lemon zest gremolata

Sweets

Coconut Cream PieUS$9.00
Our #1 best seller!! Homemade!
TiramisuUS$9.00
Coffee liqueur-soaked lady finger cookies, mascarpone, whipped cream & chocolate
Medium Rare BrownieUS$9.00

Drink

MilkUS$3.00
Homemade LemonadeUS$5.00
Iced TeaUS$2.75
Rambler Hill Country Sparkling WaterUS$3.25
Supporting TX Parks & Wildlife"
Soft DrinksUS$2.95
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite

White Wine

Flowers ChardonnayUS$41.00
Kettmeir Pinot GrigioUS$29.00
Stout Sauvignon Blanc "Granny Rae"US$34.00
Cakebread Chardonnay Magnum (1.5 Liter)US$99.00
J. D. Villebois SancerreUS$38.00
Merry Edwards Sauvignon BlancUS$49.00
Alma Rosa ChardonnayUS$44.00
Daou RoseUS$21.00
Bernardus Sauvignon BlancUS$29.00
Les Sarrins RoseUS$25.00
Albert Bichot ChablisUS$36.00
Darioush ViognierUS$67.00
Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2018US$32.00
Cakebread Chardonnay 2018US$46.00
Far Niente Chardonnay 2018US$58.00

Red Wine

Clos Du Val Red Blend "Yettalil"US$147.00
Cade Howell Mountain CabernetUS$99.00
The Pact CabernetUS$98.00
Vaso CabernetUS$89.00
Revana "Terroir Series" CabernetUS$83.00
Pride Mountain CabernetUS$65.00
Odette "Adaptation" CabernetUS$64.00
Hensley Family CabernetUS$57.00
Bella Union CabernetUS$51.00
Austin Hope Cabernet (1 Liter)US$49.00
Frank Family CabernetUS$47.00
Meso "Big Blend" US$58.00
Alexander Valley "Cyrus" Red BlendUS$59.00
Serca Gran Corte MalbecUS$52.00
Paul Hobbs RR Pinot NoirUS$65.00
Revana "Alexana" Pinot NoirUS$35.00
Bial Zinfandel "Black Chicken"US$43.00
Belle Glos Pinot Noir 2018US$43.00
Piano Chiuso Primitio RiservaUS$48.00
Kosta Browne RR Pinot Noir 2018US$96.00
En Route Pinot NoirUS$49.00
Duckhorn Merlot 2017US$42.00
Leviathan Red Blend 2017US$36.00
Barnett CabernetUS$67.00
Crown Point Red BlendUS$61.00
Aperture Red Blend 2016US$59.00
Etude Pinot Noir "N. Canyon"US$51.00
Poggio San Polo ToscanaUS$34.00
Faust Cabernet 2017US$49.00
Silver Oak CabernetUS$86.00
Quilt "Baby Caymus" Cabernet 2017US$39.00
San Polo Brunello Di MontalcinoUS$69.00
Inglenook Cabernet 2015US$63.00
Jordan Cabernet US$59.00
Rutherford "AJT" CabernetUS$54.00
Caymus Cabernet (1 Liter)US$89.00
Batasiolo Barolo US$51.00

Bubbles & Rose

Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose MagnumUS$199.00
Schramsberg Blanc de NoirsUS$43.00

Beer

UltraUS$4.50
EstrellaUS$5.50
Stella ArtoisUS$5.50

What 1,557 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Porta'Vino is a neighborhood gem celebrated for its "always amazing food" and "exceptional service." The extensive and "very affordable" wine list is a standout feature, offering low prices on high-quality selections. With dishes like wild boar bolognese and black truffle pasta, it's a "must visit" for delightful dining experiences.

1,557 Reviews

R
Rob
VIP
Houston
85 reviews
5.0
85 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great meal as always Chris took great care of us! We love Porta’vino!
Is this helpful?
M
Michelle
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Muy buen servicio, el mesero se llama Antonio, muy amable y atento !!!
Is this helpful?
E
Edward
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food and Service at reasonable prices for the quality. Wine pricing is better than I have seen at any other restaurant in Houston.
Is this helpful?
S
Sutton
Central Texas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We love celebrating all things at Porta’Vino. This was our 4th valentines dinner here and the food is always excellent even with the hustle of Valentine’s Day. The beef tenderloin was so delicious I’ll have to order it again!
Is this helpful?
M
Matthew
VIP
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always great service and delicious food. Can’t go wrong with any menu item. The lasagna is a definite favorite and love the wine prices
Is this helpful?
L
Lox
Houston
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is excellent. Portions are appropriate for an individual. No splitting or take home. Excellent wine list and prices. I hate to honestly review this place because I’m afraid I won’t be able to get a reservation.
Is this helpful?
D
Dan
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Amazing food. Very happy! Will be back!
Is this helpful?
W
William
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always- great food , great wine, great service!
Is this helpful?
R
Raj
VIP
Houston
91 reviews
5.0
91 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish was delicious! It's like perfection in the kitchen. Our complement to the Chef. The service was outstanding. Nigel took great care of us. Now the best for the last - the WINES! Wow! The prices are below the market prices! This is a must visit restaurant!
Is this helpful?
H
Henry
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great evening and great wine selection. Service was excellent as was the food as always. We made reservations at a later time, but decided to come earlier and seated without reservation. No complaints except being seated next the restroom and service doors was a little loud. Strongly recommend making reservations so you’re not seated in this area. Otherwise, great experience!
Is this helpful?

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 1557 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

23:30

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7800 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

Additional information

Area
Heights / Washington
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
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, Takeaway

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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Shareables

Italian FriesUS$7.00

Italian Mac & CheeseUS$9.00

Cured Wild Salmon CarpaccioUS$16.00

Arancini Risotto BallsUS$14.00

Steamed MusselsUS$15.00

Balloon BreadUS$12.00

Extra MeatballUS$4.50

Calabrese Crispy ShrimpUS$19.00

Cornflake CalamariUS$15.00

Artichoke FromaggioUS$16.00

PolpetteUS$13.00

White Bean Soup (S)US$8.00

White Bean Soup (Lg)US$15.00

Green Stuff

Spinach SaladUS$15.00

Chopped WedgeUS$14.00

Porta'vino Salad (Lg)US$11.00

Ella's Caesar (Lg)US$11.00

Ella's Caesar (sm)US$6.00

Porta'vino Salad (sm)US$6.00

Pizza

PepperoniUS$18.00

Cauliflower CrustUS$4.00

MargheritaUS$16.00

IL TuttoUS$21.00

Short RibUS$19.00

Pasta

Cacio e Pepe MezzalunaUS$18.00

Butternut squash ravioliUS$17.00

Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$17.00

Wild Boar BologneseUS$29.00

Truffled Rigatoni PastaUS$29.00

Shrimp FraDiavoloUS$27.00

LasagnaUS$20.00

Mains

Veal & RisottoUS$29.00

Cast Iron Seared Diver ScallopsUS$29.00

Honey, Garlic Pork TenderloinUS$28.00

Citrus Grilled SalmonUS$28.00

Baramundi Sea BassUS$29.00

Flat Iron SteakUS$29.00

Chicken ParmesanUS$24.00

Braised Short RibsUS$29.00

Sweets

Coconut Cream PieUS$9.00

TiramisuUS$9.00

Medium Rare BrownieUS$9.00

Drink

MilkUS$3.00

Homemade LemonadeUS$5.00

Iced TeaUS$2.75

Rambler Hill Country Sparkling WaterUS$3.25

Soft DrinksUS$2.95

White Wine

Flowers ChardonnayUS$41.00

Kettmeir Pinot GrigioUS$29.00

Stout Sauvignon Blanc "Granny Rae"US$34.00

Cakebread Chardonnay Magnum (1.5 Liter)US$99.00

J. D. Villebois SancerreUS$38.00

Merry Edwards Sauvignon BlancUS$49.00

Alma Rosa ChardonnayUS$44.00

Daou RoseUS$21.00

Bernardus Sauvignon BlancUS$29.00

Les Sarrins RoseUS$25.00

Albert Bichot ChablisUS$36.00

Darioush ViognierUS$67.00

Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2018US$32.00

Cakebread Chardonnay 2018US$46.00

Far Niente Chardonnay 2018US$58.00

Red Wine

Clos Du Val Red Blend "Yettalil"US$147.00

Cade Howell Mountain CabernetUS$99.00

The Pact CabernetUS$98.00

Vaso CabernetUS$89.00

Revana "Terroir Series" CabernetUS$83.00