Del Porto is in the top 3 when it comes to my Wife and I's favorite, but also best and most consistent restaurants in Louisiana. I typically go here every year for my birthday and then we typically make it back another time or two throughout the year. I always get the pork chop, as you can tell from the photos I uploaded which are all from different visits. The menu here is always changing which can sometimes be a bad thing however, all the new items and different preparations of the main stays are always delicious. The only bad thing about a menu that changes is your favorite dish may not always be available. Luckily, at this place trying something new typically pays off. I have only gotten something other than pork chop once and it was a braised beef dish, which was great. My Wife typically gets a pasta dish which is always fantastic. We typically try a new app or two along with a salad. Their salads are always changing but the flavor combinations they come up with are awesome. We had a salad one time with Gorgonzola, apple, shallot, candied pecans and a vinaigrette that was one of the best salads we ever had. Their desserts also change and some of them are seasonal. One visit they had a pistachio cheesecake available, which was 10/10. Last year their seasonal sorbet was muscadine, also 10/10. Their wine selection is great and the service is always the best! Food critics typically say a restaurant that gets a 9 out of 10 or higher is worth more than an hour long wait or drive that is a few hours. This place hits that mark for my Wife and I. read more

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Easily our favorite date night spot on the Northshore. We have been coming for years, and no matter where else we try, we always wind up back at Del Porto. The food is great, simple Italian that stands up to many "nice" restaurants I've been to around the world, and the service is always very good. read more

The food and service is always top notch, I have never had anything I didn't like there. Always great for special occasions and for just a date nite. The waiters are always on top of everything. I can't say enough about the staff, they are always there to be of service. read more

We came during the week for lunch with a large 7 person crowd. There was something for everyone! Even our vegetarian friend. We ordered watermelon martini and some seasonal peach and melon cocktails that were delicious. The white bean dip is a perfect appetizer and should not be missed. The service was friendly and prompt for such a large group. Highly recommend trying and best to get a reservation. It's not a large place but also doesn't feel cramped. read more

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The food is very good. The service is too. Finding a place to park is a problem, so get there early.

My husband and I are new to the area. Without solid NYE plans, we decided to have dinner at Del Porto before seeing where the night would take us. The meal started off in a great note with our server Sean. Not only was he knowledgeable about the menu, but funny and truly enthusiastic about his job. For the holiday, the chef provided guests with a complimentary amuse bouche of beet-feta salad. Even in ten complimentary sample, Sean went back to the kitchen to grab my husband a plate that did not have bacon, as he does not eat pork. He also ensured to point out pork in all things we ordered and placing it on the side of dishes to ensure we could share the meal. We ordered the short ribs and half portions of the pumpkin carbonara and house made cavatelliEverything was excellent and even tastes great as leftovers the next day. Portions were incredibly generous! I still think the star of the show was our white bean artichoke dip. Garlicky, briney and smooth. We sopped it up with the tasty toast points and took some home for toast the next day. The apple crostini with vanilla ice cream finished off our meal on a sweet note. The natural flavors of this he fruit and real vanilla really came through. As a seasonal flavor, we are looking forward to coming back when the restaurant offers another seasonal selection. We had the apple cider mojito and boulevardier as our cocktails. Truly excellent meal, service and setting. read more

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Del Porto Ristorante is a favorite of ours in Covington and we dined there for my 70th birthday. Del Porto never disappoints and food, wine, service, and ambiance were superb once again. Its a real gem for excellent Italian cuisine in surroundings of understated small town elegance. Highly recommended! read more

Haven't been to this gem across the pond in a while but last night's trip to the Northshore did not disappoint. Del Porto was amazing as always. The bread, the white bean dip, the pastas, steak and chop were all amazing. Service was excellent as well thanks to Gina (manager) and Maddie (server). I'll be back very soon! read more

Food and service was good quality and was expected at the type of restaurant. Only thing that wasn't superb was the quality of the steak.

In town for a catch-up dinner with my siblings and this place was on someone's radar. Not a ton of Yelp reviews yet - and honestly - they were pretty mixed. But the overall average was still an impressive 4 stars so ..... here we are! And we were very glad we came. From the beginning the staff were welcoming, friendly, professional and attentive. I sampled one of their specialty cocktails - Cacciavite - I believe was the name. Refreshing, vodka-based, Cointreau enhanced citrus drink. Kudos to Rebekah for making a very nice cocktail. After that it was the house Isosceles Red that was perfect for the remainder of my meal. Between the three of us we sampled a couple appetizers - Tuna Crudo & a White Bean, hummus-like app - both of which were very nicely done and covered a pretty broad spectrum of different tastes and textures. We then had three of their salads - all of which had a distinctive set of flavors and all very good. Honestly, just close your eyes and drop your finger and wherever it lands it will be something good. Following that we had two entrees and my favorite was the Cavatappi with Italian sausage and I want to say some truffle oil was lurking around in there. It was "Lick your plate" good. Nice evening, nice atmosphere. If they would do something to absorb some of the sound as the place filled up that would be a bonus. We found ourselves talking louder as the night went on. It's a solvable problem and don't let that keep you away. Great spot. Would definitely return... read more

Del Porto Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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Food is average at best!! Pricey average food. Service was not that great either!! Second time trying this place!! Disappointment twice!! We won't be back. read more

This is one of the best Italian restaurants on the Northshore and well worth the price. The atmosphere is always amazing and the staff is always great. read more

Everything. Too expensive. Food was terrible and service was even worse. Took forever to get service and very rude. They said they had no manager today to speak to. Food was cold when it finally arrived. Don't waste your time or money. 1st and last time there. Will not recommend to anyone. read more

Always delicious food and beautiful playing. This restaurant has great ambiance and service is always on point. One of my favorite local spots for sure read more

This is consistently a great experience. The food is always delicious and amazing. I highly recommend Kailey as a server/waitress. She is so attentive, informative and professional. Such a delight!!!! Enjoy read more

It is always a treat to eat here. The servers are brilliant. The food is delicious; I've enjoyed everything I've tried. You really cannot go wrong. read more

As always outstanding!!! Meatballs poboy was off the charts. We wee therefore valintines. Can't wait to go back.

Food was AMAZING! Service was impeccable, and the Ambiance feels like you are actually dining in Italy! Highly recommended.

Love this place for lunch they have a great steak and potato and I just had one of the best whiskey sours of my life. If you're anywhere near Covington downtown pass by Del Puerto really glad you're dead. read more

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Everything was amazing! Went for a work dinner and ordered all the apps. (Every single one was incredible). Then got the fish special which was very good, my coworkers got the steak which looked fabulous. Can't wait to go back! read more

New to the area, my hubs and I decided to do date night dinner here--our first time dining at Del Porto. Everything was delicious, service was impeccable & the restaurant is beautiful with a romantic atmosphere. Loved this place! Definitely will return! read more

Ate here after a graduation. Everything was delicious. From the appetizer, to the cocktails, to the dessert. Very happy and very full. We had the white bean dip to start along with a charcuterie spread. So good. All the meat, cheeses, and veggies were good. The white bean dip was so good with the bread that came with it. I had the vegetable lasagna and my friend had the cavatelli. Both were good. I didn't even miss the meat. I am a carnivore but this veggie dish was good. I would absolutely get again. Had the gelato and cookie bowl for dessert. And the delacato and another cocktail. Can't remember the name. Has tahin on the rim. But both good. Highly recommend. read more

Del Porto Ristorante - House Made Cavatelli - Italian Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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Both were so delicious!! Service was good and accommodating to allergies. Restaurant was a little warm but good vibes. read more

Del Porto Ristorante - Prosciutto di Parma & Seasonal Fruit - Italian Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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Phenomenal food. Never disappoints. Be daring and order the daily specials. Well informed wait staff and extensive wine offerings.

Met a friend on for apps and cocktails. The lemon lavender martini was light a d refreshing. The beef carpaccio was divine. The mussels I felt were slightly overpowered by the chorizo, but the sauce and rustic cut of bread were a nice touch. We also ended up sharing a half plate of the lemon risotto which was very flavorful and just the right amount. The option to order half plates on all of the pasta dishes is a welcomed treat. Pastas are freshly made in house daily, as well. read more

Del Porto Ristorante - Beef Carpaccio - Italian Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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Great service and food! Bread was fantastic too! Definitely will come back! Came here for lunch and definitely did not disappoint! read more

Del Porto Ristorante - Such a great light dish! So refreshing! - Italian Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

They skipped over me to sit a few groups of white people the other week. There's an obvious reason why you don't see a lot of people of color in this place. Not to mention how untrusting their seafood looks. read more

This has always ben my go to restaurant in Covington. Great vibe, terrific staff and simply a lovely dining experience. Most recently all of those things were still true. However, the two entrees we ordered were very disappointing; one being greatly overcooked and the other absent of flavor. Our waiter contributed a lot to making it a great experience anyway and because of that we will return with the hope of an improvement in the food. read more

This place is amazing! Best Italian food I've tried in louisiana so far. The set up and decor is very classic Italian as well so it's a great vibe. The food is so delicious, tastes very fresh, seriously best mushrooms ever, and it just really delivers in every way. Must go! read more

Del Porto Ristorante - Mushroom and squash ravioli - Italian Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

We celebrated my father's 60th birthday here last night and boy did we pick a winner. The restaurant itself has a fresh and comfortable ambiance that is perfect for a special dinner. We had a party of 10 including two children ages 7 and 8. We were put in a more private area which suited our party size. The food was flavorful and presented well. The service was excellent and accommodating to our boisterous little party. I recommend this little jewel and hope they have continued success in their future. Thanks again! read more

I ate at Del Porto for lunch this week, and it was incredible. My husband and I ordered a variety of dishes, and they made delicious leftovers and heated up well. We started with the pizza of the day- incredible. Then we split the shrimp sandwich, the mushroom risotto, and the cavatelli pasta. Everything was excellent! Very flavorful, not greasy or heavy, and well rounded. We ended with the tiramisu which was one of the best I have ever had. The atmosphere was lovely and the service was excellent. We look forward to going back! read more

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Best food and drinks around. Love the atmosphere and the waitstaff! The desserts are amazing and the menu changes often read more

Del Porto Ristorante - Satsuma Martini - Italian Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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Just the best in every category. I love their fall season menus. Service is too often mediocre but the food is the by far the best in this area. read more

Excellent, well-prepared meals every time we eat there. A real asset to life in Covington. This is the first place I take family and friends when they visit. Do yourself a favor, try it. read more

On our way to Nola we stayed in a Covington specifically to go to Del Porto, a wonderful restaurant we discovered about a year ago. Over the years I've lived in Italy and been to some of the best Italian restaurants in NY! Del Porto is as good as any Italian food I've ever had, anyplace! The food is all local, perfectly cooked, beautifully presented! The staff are extremely professional and genuinely friendly! Special thanks to our bartender, Brice, who waited on us before! She made us feel extremely welcome and has learned so much about food and drink since she first started, a week after our last visit! It's definitely worth a detour on your way to Nola to try out this little jewel of a restaurant in Covington, LA! read more

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Came here for lunch with my family while I was home for the holidays. This place has been on my list of places to try ever since they posted a photo on their insta of Keanu Reeves dining here. I would consider this upscale Italian, but the food does not disappoint. We started with charcuterie plate and the fritto misto. The charcuterie plate was huge even though we ordered the small one. The fritto misto was a delicately fried mix of the day's freshest seafood. I had the small order of pasta with shrimp. Everything was seasoned well and was a sizable portion. The service was great and I loved the elegant decor. It definitely lived up to the hype and is a great, elegant restaurant to have Italian food on the Northshore. read more

Great and Amazing service. Kind staff!! We were visiting from Texas, didn't have reservation and they were so kind to fit us in that evening. We are sure glad they did. The food was amazing!!! Omg delicious! Shared a few pictures of what we all had!!! Phenomenal! read more

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The appetizers and entrees were excellent at this restaurant, so a part of me feels like I should give them a higher rating. However, two things were so egregious that I just couldn't go up another star. The first was that we were rushed. We ordered an appetizer, and in the next 10 minutes the server came back three times asking for our entree order. We gave it to her the third time, just so she'd leave us alone, although we would have liked to have taken our time. The second thing was the dessert. We ordered the pineapple cake -- for $12 we got a teensy-weensy slice with two paper thin slices of pineapple on it. Italian restaurants are supposed to be generous, and this was downright miserly. read more

We recently had dinner with friends at Del Porto. The service was wonderful and the food was just delicious! Sean was our head waiter and Jackson was Sean's assistant waiter. We will definitely ask for Sean and Jackson each time we go! The quality of service made our meal and experience an excellent one! read more

Located in historic downtown Covington, Del Porto is very good. This was an attractive, hip restaurant. We were seated immediately by a very friendly host and that quality service extended through our meal. Everyone who we encountered were professional and provided great service. We started with beef carpaccio. Never having eaten raw beef, I was skeptical. It was amazingly thin slices of raw beef with lettuce, sauce and crustini bread. Together it was a unique, but very tasty bite. Our next course was salad. Each of our salads had amazingly fresh greens and homemade dressing. They were also very good. For entrees we had the fish special and the steak. The steak was my entree and it was one of the best steaks I have had. The "painted hills" New York strip was cooked perfectly with crispy potatoes and was truly amazing. This is one of the best restaurants on the Northshore. I highly recommend it. One interesting thing I noticed is the bar scene. The bar was crowded with women who were just having drinks. This would probably be a great place to get a drink if you're a single guy. read more

Del Porto Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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