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Porta'Vino - The Woodlands, The Woodlands, TX

Porta'Vino - The Woodlands

4.8
4.8
622 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    207 East Shore Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
  • Phone number
    (346) 237-5380
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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.

Menu

Porta'Vino - The Woodlands's menu was last updated 2023-08-27.

Shareables

  • 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

                                                                          Last updated: 27 August 2023

                                                                          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

                                                                          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.

                                                                          622 Reviews

                                                                          1. 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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                                                                          2. 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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                                                                          3. 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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                                                                          4. 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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                                                                          5. 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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                                                                          6. 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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                                                                          7. 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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                                                                          8. 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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                                                                          9. 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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                                                                          10. 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
                                                                          7:00 pm
                                                                          Booked 10 times today
                                                                          Experiences are available.
                                                                          Google Map for Porta'Vino - The Woodlands

                                                                          207 East Shore Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380

                                                                          Dining areas

                                                                          Additional information

                                                                          • Phone number
                                                                            (346) 237-5380
                                                                          • 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
                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                            Casual Dress
                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                            Public Parking
                                                                          • Payment Options
                                                                            AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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