Porta'Vino - The Woodlands

4.8

622 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
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 Parking
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
USD 200.00 per person
Prepaid
24 Mar 2025 only
6:30 pm
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)USD 20.00
miso broth, blistered tomato, mushrooms, & focaccia bread
Steamed MusselsUSD 12.00
miso broth, blistered tomato, mushrooms, & focaccia bread
Calabrese Crisp ShrimpUSD 17.00
andouille sausage & Calabrese aioli
NEW Bruschetta BoardUSD 16.00
grilled focaccia, five-cheese fondue, checca, spinach artichoke spread & roasted garlic
Cornflake CalamariUSD 15.00
with pepperoncini & Calabrese aioli
Arancini Risotto BallsUSD 13.00
stuffed with five cheeses & served with marinara
Salmon CarpaccioUSD 13.00
house-cured, served with horseradish mustard cream & focaccia crostini
NEW Cannellini Bean HummusUSD 12.00
roasted garlic, checca, grilled bruschetta
Balloon BreadUSD 12.00
with Calabrese aioli & chimichurri sauce
PolpetteUSD 11.00
housemade meatballs, marinara & parmesan

Green Stuff

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

Pizza

Cauliflower Crust +$3: available for all pizzas

Il TuttoUSD 18.00
pepperoni, sausage, sopressata, beef, mushrooms & fresh veggies
Spinach & ArtichokeUSD 18.00
spinach, artichoke, roasted bell pepper & feta
MargheritaUSD 15.00
tomato, garlic, basil & mozzarella
Hot ChickUSD 18.00
spicy Calabrian peppers, oven-dried tomato & grilled chicken

Pasta

Grilled Shrimp PestoUSD 25.00
strozzapreti and creamy pesto sauce
Filet StrozzapretiUSD 28.00
espresso-crusted tenderloin & peppercorn cream
LasagnaUSD 19.00
layers of ricotta, mozzarella, angus beef & marinara
Wild Boar BologneseUSD 25.00
pappardelle, herbed ricotta & mushrooms
Spaghetti & MeatballsUSD 16.00
marinara & parmesan cheese
Eggplant ParmesanUSD 17.00
roasted eggplant, ricotta, mozzarella & marinara
Sweet Corn RavioliUSD 15.00
caramelized onion, pesto creme, tomato and shallot

Mains

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

Sweets

Coconut Cream PieUSD 8.00
our #1 best seller
Medium Rare BrownieUSD 8.00
with Bluebell vanilla ice cream
TiramisuUSD 8.00
kahlua-soaked lady finger cookies, mascarpone, whipped cream & chocolate

What 622 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.8Value

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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.

622 Reviews

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Julie VIP
Houston14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places!!! We bring wine from our cellar and enjoy a wonderful meal with our own fabulous wine. Winter menu is great because they have the seasonal butternut squash ravioli - yummm!
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Jon VIP
Houston9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had dinner last night with a date, the weather was nice and we set ourside. The experience was good and I will go back.
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Fran
West Palm Beach3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days 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 6 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 7 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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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 622 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 10 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 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Modern Tuscan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Parking
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

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Ceretto Wine Dinner

Margherita

Lasagna

Roasted Beet Salad

Shareables

Steamed Mussels (large)USD 20.00

Steamed MusselsUSD 12.00

Calabrese Crisp ShrimpUSD 17.00

NEW Bruschetta BoardUSD 16.00

Cornflake CalamariUSD 15.00

Arancini Risotto BallsUSD 13.00

Salmon CarpaccioUSD 13.00

NEW Cannellini Bean HummusUSD 12.00

Balloon BreadUSD 12.00

PolpetteUSD 11.00

Green Stuff

Ella's CaesarUSD 6.00

Porta'Vino SaladUSD 6.00

Iceberg "The Slice"USD 11.00

Roasted Beet SaladUSD 13.00

Pv Chopped SaladUSD 22.00

Salad CapreseUSD 15.00

Pizza

Il TuttoUSD 18.00

Spinach & ArtichokeUSD 18.00

MargheritaUSD 15.00

Hot ChickUSD 18.00

Pasta

Grilled Shrimp PestoUSD 25.00

Filet StrozzapretiUSD 28.00

LasagnaUSD 19.00

Wild Boar BologneseUSD 25.00

Spaghetti & MeatballsUSD 16.00

Eggplant ParmesanUSD 17.00

Sweet Corn RavioliUSD 15.00

Mains

Citrus-Grilled Scottish SalmonUSD 27.00

Barramundi Sea BassUSD 28.00

10-Hour Braised ShortribUSD 28.00

Veal & RisottoUSD 26.00

Crispy Chicken MilaneseUSD 22.00

Double-Cut Smoked Pork ChopUSD 29.00

Sweets

Coconut Cream PieUSD 8.00

Medium Rare BrownieUSD 8.00

TiramisuUSD 8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Make a booking

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Dining areas

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