Porta'Vino - The Woodlands

4.8

620 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for groups

Discover delicious modern Italian & incredible wine prices at Porta'Vino in The Woodlands!

Porta'Vino offers an impressive wine list at prices competitive with local discount wine stores! In fact, many guests purchase cases of wine to go, so we consider Porta'Vino part wine store. You are also welcome to BYOB for a corkage fee.

Signature dishes include Calabrese Crispy Shrimp, Balloon Bread, Wild Boar Bolognese, Barramundi Sea Bass & our Double-Cut Smoked Pork Chop! Make sure to save room for our Coconut Cream Pie, Medium Rare Brownie, or Apple Crisp. You can't go wrong with our menu selections.

The restaurant has a welcoming dining room, a spacious patio, and private dining rooms for events. A free parking garage is located behind the restaurant. Park, Dine, then walk to the nearby Woodlands Pavilion.

Porta'Vino also hosts a Winemaker Dinner Series. To receive invitations to these special events, please email events@portavino.com.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Modern Tuscan
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sun 16:00–17:00
Phone number
(346) 237-5380
Website
https://portavino.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
On-site or set up locally in The Woodlands for lunch or dinner events. Please call to confirm your event and details. Servers can be provided at off-site events with prior coordination for an additional fee.
Private party facilities
Private dining spaces complete with A/V (projector - screen - microphone), and menu options built with your event in mind. Please call to inquire about availability, booking options and A/V requirements needed.

Location
207 East Shore Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Area
The Woodlands
Cross Street
Grogans Mill Road & East Shore Drive (close to Woodlands Parkway).
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Ceretto Wine Dinner
US$200.00 per person
Prepaid
24 Mar 2025 only
18:30
Join our Winemaker Dinner on March 24th with host Brandon Becker as he guides us through Italy’s Langhe region. Menu: First – Crab Cake, Apple Relish & Citrus Mostarda | Blange Arneis Second – Pepper Seared Tenderloin Carpaccio | Rosanna Dolcetto Third – Smoked Duck & Beetroot Salad, Pomegranate Vinaigrette | Barbaresco & Barbaresco Asili Fourth – Short Rib, Oyster Mushrooms & Parsnip Purée | Barolo & Barolo Bricco Rocche Fifth – Meyer Lemon Panna Cotta, Apricot Biscotti | Stefano Moscato d’Asti Reception: 6:30 pm | Dinner: 7 pm. Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. Menu subject to change. Questions? Contact Coleen at coleen@portavino.com / 346-237-5380.

Popular dishes

Steamed Mussels (large)US$20.00
miso broth, blistered tomato, mushrooms, & focaccia bread
Steamed MusselsUS$12.00
miso broth, blistered tomato, mushrooms, & focaccia bread
Calabrese Crisp ShrimpUS$17.00
andouille sausage & Calabrese aioli
NEW Bruschetta BoardUS$16.00
grilled focaccia, five-cheese fondue, checca, spinach artichoke spread & roasted garlic
Cornflake CalamariUS$15.00
with pepperoncini & Calabrese aioli
Arancini Risotto BallsUS$13.00
stuffed with five cheeses & served with marinara
Salmon CarpaccioUS$13.00
house-cured, served with horseradish mustard cream & focaccia crostini
NEW Cannellini Bean HummusUS$12.00
roasted garlic, checca, grilled bruschetta
Balloon BreadUS$12.00
with Calabrese aioli & chimichurri sauce
PolpetteUS$11.00
housemade meatballs, marinara & parmesan

Green Stuff

Ella's CaesarUS$6.00
romaine, focaccia croutons, parmesan & crispy capers
Porta'Vino SaladUS$6.00
petit greens, mozzarella, strawberries, candied pecans & house vinaigrette
Iceberg "The Slice"US$11.00
grape tomato, chives, cured bacon, blue cheese dressing & balsamic glaze
Roasted Beet SaladUS$13.00
arugula, cream of mascarpone and feta, pistachios & herb vinaigrette
Pv Chopped SaladUS$22.00
grilled chicken, pepperoni, soppressata, bacon, mozzarella, pickled shallot, iceberg, basil, romaine, red wine vinaigrette
Salad CapreseUS$15.00
heirlooom tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic

Pizza

Cauliflower Crust +$3: available for all pizzas

Il TuttoUS$18.00
pepperoni, sausage, sopressata, beef, mushrooms & fresh veggies
Spinach & ArtichokeUS$18.00
spinach, artichoke, roasted bell pepper & feta
MargheritaUS$15.00
tomato, garlic, basil & mozzarella
Hot ChickUS$18.00
spicy Calabrian peppers, oven-dried tomato & grilled chicken

Pasta

Grilled Shrimp PestoUS$25.00
strozzapreti and creamy pesto sauce
Filet StrozzapretiUS$28.00
espresso-crusted tenderloin & peppercorn cream
LasagnaUS$19.00
layers of ricotta, mozzarella, angus beef & marinara
Wild Boar BologneseUS$25.00
pappardelle, herbed ricotta & mushrooms
Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$16.00
marinara & parmesan cheese
Eggplant ParmesanUS$17.00
roasted eggplant, ricotta, mozzarella & marinara
Sweet Corn RavioliUS$15.00
caramelized onion, pesto creme, tomato and shallot

Mains

Citrus-Grilled Scottish SalmonUS$27.00
tomato gremolata, spinach
Barramundi Sea BassUS$28.00
seasonal harvest vegetables & lemon beurre blanc
10-Hour Braised ShortribUS$28.00
slow-roasted in red wine and aromatics and served with mushroom risotto
Veal & RisottoUS$26.00
panéed with crispy artichokes, asparagus & rose sauce
Crispy Chicken MilaneseUS$22.00
with arugula salad, charred lemon vinaigrette & roasted tomato puttanesca sauce
Double-Cut Smoked Pork ChopUS$29.00
with seasonal harvest, cannellini beans & pan sauce

Sweets

Coconut Cream PieUS$8.00
our #1 best seller
Medium Rare BrownieUS$8.00
with Bluebell vanilla ice cream
TiramisuUS$8.00
kahlua-soaked lady finger cookies, mascarpone, whipped cream & chocolate

What 620 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Houston
Great for fine wines
The Woodlands
Best Value
The Woodlands
Innovative
The Woodlands
Good for groups
The Woodlands
Neighbourhood gem
The Woodlands
Great for fine wines
The Woodlands
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Porta'Vino - The Woodlands offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding wine prices." The staff is praised for being "attentive and friendly," contributing to a warm atmosphere. Highlights include the "short rib pasta" and "sea bass," making it a "neighborhood gem." Highly recommended for wine lovers.

620 Reviews

F
Fran
West Palm Beach3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Such good food. Staff is amazing and very attentive. You can purchase bottles of wine at this restaurant to take home, too. Please order the balloon bread. It looks exactly as the words sound. So fun! Another great appetizer is there Arancini balls Their mussels in broth were amazing. I even asked them to add some spaghetti with my muscles, and they did. The delicious Great prices. If you haven’t been …. You should go !!!
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Doug VIP
Houston13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service are always outstanding. The wine list is the best in town with unbelievable fair pricing. Some bottles are cheaper than you can buy retail! We love PortaVino!
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Bonnie VIP
Houston63 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fabulous (sea bass) and wine selection was great. Tyler was our waiter and he was very friendly and prompt. We have been several times and will continue.
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Steve
Houston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was excellent. Great food with very reasonable prices. Brian, our waiter, was great.
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Linda VIP
Houston118 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I would give porta vino a 5, except the chairs are not very comfortable. They have tried putting pads on the chairs, which helps, but really need new chairs to address this one issue. Everything else is very good.
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Stan VIP
Houston28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food and service. Really, everything on the menu is enjoyable. And the wine choices and prices are the best.
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Luis
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, great food. Great prices on wines. Love the plase and great service staff, would definitely recommend!
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Amy
Houston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time in ages we were served HOT meals in a restaurant… like fresh of the stove & onto our plates hot, not just edible-warm. Simple, quality ingredients produce the best food which they proved. Our server Tyler was lovely and has his timing down - this will be a regular stop for us in future.
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Karen VIP
Chicago31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat here frequently. The food is great and you can’t beat the price on the great selection of wine. Even on a busy Valentines weekend, everything was still perfect.
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Dave
Las Vegas3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was valentines weekend, so they had a limited menu, which we weren’t aware of. The food was good, and we will definitely return.
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FAQs

Porta'Vino - The Woodlands offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (346) 237-5380.

Porta'Vino - The Woodlands is rated 4.8 stars by 620 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Porta'Vino - The Woodlands

207 East Shore Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Grogans Mill Road & East Shore Drive (close to Woodlands Parkway).
Area
The Woodlands
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sun 16:00–17:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Modern Tuscan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://portavino.com/
Phone number
(346) 237-5380
Catering
On-site or set up locally in The Woodlands for lunch or dinner events. Please call to confirm your event and details. Servers can be provided at off-site events with prior coordination for an additional fee.
Private party facilities
Private dining spaces complete with A/V (projector - screen - microphone), and menu options built with your event in mind. Please call to inquire about availability, booking options and A/V requirements needed.

Porta'Vino - The Woodlands

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Ceretto Wine Dinner

Margherita

Lasagna

Roasted Beet Salad

Shareables

Steamed Mussels (large)US$20.00

Steamed MusselsUS$12.00

Calabrese Crisp ShrimpUS$17.00

NEW Bruschetta BoardUS$16.00

Cornflake CalamariUS$15.00

Arancini Risotto BallsUS$13.00

Salmon CarpaccioUS$13.00

NEW Cannellini Bean HummusUS$12.00

Balloon BreadUS$12.00

PolpetteUS$11.00

Green Stuff

Ella's CaesarUS$6.00

Porta'Vino SaladUS$6.00

Iceberg "The Slice"US$11.00

Roasted Beet SaladUS$13.00

Pv Chopped SaladUS$22.00

Salad CapreseUS$15.00

Pizza

Il TuttoUS$18.00

Spinach & ArtichokeUS$18.00

MargheritaUS$15.00

Hot ChickUS$18.00

Pasta

Grilled Shrimp PestoUS$25.00

Filet StrozzapretiUS$28.00

LasagnaUS$19.00

Wild Boar BologneseUS$25.00

Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$16.00

Eggplant ParmesanUS$17.00

Sweet Corn RavioliUS$15.00

Mains

Citrus-Grilled Scottish SalmonUS$27.00

Barramundi Sea BassUS$28.00

10-Hour Braised ShortribUS$28.00

Veal & RisottoUS$26.00

Crispy Chicken MilaneseUS$22.00

Double-Cut Smoked Pork ChopUS$29.00

Sweets

Coconut Cream PieUS$8.00

Medium Rare BrownieUS$8.00

TiramisuUS$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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How is Porta'Vino - The Woodlands restaurant rated?

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Make a booking

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Dining areas

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