When I saw the initial rating I didn't quite believe it but going there I completely understood. The staff was very kind but obviously very overwhelmed. I went there for fundraiser event and it was all over the place . Ordered a couple times and the food never came. Drink orders were a tad wrong. I will say the Margherita Pizza was cooked well just took some time (and when I say time like 30 mins). No disrespect to the team there - the nicest kids just need more support. read more

Porta - Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Had the large salad of some sort which was good. Then had a decent pizza. I had a sausage pizza which had a lot of hot peppers. Very spicy but I liked it. Didn't even need crushed red peppers. Only issue was the music from the speakers was loud making it hard to talk. read more

Porta - Italian Sausage pizza - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Even though the ambiance here is nice and inviting, the food can be A LOT better! First, the calamari was really bad -- the pieces are tiny and the flavor of calamari is taken over by the saltiness of the breading and jalapeños they put on (real Italian places do NOT put peppers on their calamari!) The pizza is NOT good - the cheese and sauce together make the pie wet and soggy and the sauce isn't that thick. The cheese kind of slipped off the pie and ruined the experience. I did have the eggplant parm and it was pretty good and was built like an eggplant lasagna - but there's too much moz on the layers! We did love the meatballs and they were really tender/soft and the perfect combination. The service was actually really great and they're very attentive. I also think they need to add personal tables for couples that are more quaint and private instead of the whole communal eating set up -- a lot of couples want the privacy of dining in a small space and not out in the middle of the restaurant. read more

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This is a lovely community-esque like restaruant that serves really tasty pizza and pasta. The community vibe comes the communal tables. There are 2 entrances. We entered through the back one and had to walk to the front to find the host desk. It was not too crowded which was nice. There was a family at the other end of the table. Later one, another couple saw at the table as well, but there's enough distance where you can still have a conversation. The service was a bit slow. It did take some time to get the server to the table, but I liked my pasta and my husband liked his pizza. Desserts were a decent size and we'd definitely go back on a chill night. read more

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The vibes here are really nice, it's definitely a cool bar/restaurant setup that's great for hanging out. I tried the Bolero Snort pomegranate beer, which was delicious and honestly tasted just like juice. I wanted to love the Carbonara pizza since it's such a novel idea, but the execution was a bit off. It was kind of dry and really needed more of the egg mixed in to make it eatable. I'd come back for the atmosphere and drinks, but might try a different pie next time like the cacio e pepe. read more

Porta - Carbonara - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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The pizza here looks good and it tastes ok but the whole composition of the pizza was just horrible. The crust was all soggy and wet and I couldn't even hold a slice without all the toppings sliding off into a big slop on the plate. The restaurant seems to be a popular place with a lot of people coming to hang out and grab drinks but I cannot imagine that people here can rave about the pizza because it was not up to par. It's a shame because the pizza ovens are really top tier but the way the pizzas are made just aren't cutting it despite the pizzas looking good on a plate. Service was also ok as well but not memorable since we barely saw our server. read more

Porta - Meatball pizza - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Went on a weekend night for a friend's birthday, and though I loved the atmosphere and food was decent, we had an underwhelming experience. We sat upstairs on the covered rooftop area since the downstairs was reserved for a hopping wedding reception. Happy to report the music did not disturb the upstairs space, though the staff seemed inattentive. I'm not sure if they were overwhelmed -but- there were consistently 2-3 staff just hanging in a corner on the upstairs level where we were. When receiving food, a woman in our party was given her appetizer (mozzarella) but no utensils. No one came by to check in on us until much later, when we were already given entrees. I got a cocktail glass so full it was spilling over when the runner dropped it off, and it didn't redeem itself in flavor either. Calamari was okay but presentation is poor in that deep bowl. Pizza was great for the ones I had but others at my table shared that the middle on their meatball pie was not cooked enough! The prices for everything were more than they were worth - mi dispiace Porta, non tornerò. read more

Tried several dishes but must say that food is ok, most are not memorable. Service is good though. Billy ocean is too tart. It's marked as double portion but it's more like a single person portion. Hence, it's expensive and not worth the price. Pizza is decent. Meatball is better than Italian stallion. Calamari is my favorite appetizer but this is a meh here. Three trees is an unlikely surprise. Big portion and tasted good. read more

Porta - Meatball - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

A little bit on the expensive side but once in a while, it's worth it! The atmosphere and food are great and especially their pizza! Thin crusted but very tasty! A great place to even bring kids to eat and enjoy a family gathering. Definitely a must try! read more

Came here with a party of 8 with a Friday evening reservation and was seated immediately. Meatball pizza - my favorite item out of everything I tried. It has a generous amount of meatballs, mozzarella and a tender, chewy, crusty dough. Italian stallion - similar toppings to the meatball pizza except it doesn't have as much Italian sausage as the meatball. I enjoyed the meatball pizza more. Squid ink pasta with mussels - the pasta is al dente and so has a good toothsome chew. However, the tomato sauce that came with the pasta tasted fresh, but was too tangy and underseasoned for my liking. Wished it was more balanced. Being a double portion entree, the serving size of the dish probably feeds 1 hungry person or 1.5 persons max. Definitely not enough for 2. Fried calamari - this is just okay. Not super crunchy/crispy, and the tomato dipping sauce although tasted fresh, is also too tangy. Wished it was a little more balanced. They have a large space which is good for large parties. Our server was nice but a little hard to get ahold of. The pizzas came out very quickly, but some of the other food also took quite long to arrive. Our server said it's because there is a private party happening that night and apologized for the delay. Hopefully it's their off day. read more

Recently went back to Porta and it is still just OK. The atmosphere is lively and the roof is nice. The food was pretty good; a few menu items were pricey for the final product. They need to work on pizza execution. Both pictures are the carbonara pizza from my last couple experiences. There's always a slice that's overcooked, has no toppings, or is 3" of crust, that no one at the table wants to eat. Lastly, the bar staff acted like they didn't really care to be there. This place has potential if service and execution was worked on. read more

Porta - Carbonara pizza - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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First off it's an assault to your ears! Loud music in a room with high ceilings along with ear piercing music makes this place nearly impossible to talk unless shouting is your thing. The server was delightful but informed us that 3 of the 4 items we wanted to order were not available .. no clams, no calamari, no bronzino ... like why have it on the menu? The winner was the squash toasted and served with ricotta cheese The pizzas were very cheesy but the crust a total flop very spongy my favorite was the pepperoni and San Marzano sauce Very reasonable in terms of price but I'm not excited I'm sorry to say read more

Alana was the friendliest server! Helped us figure out the menu and gave us great service! the pizza was super good! very cute inside and busy but got a table as soon as we walked in! read more

Porta - Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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After being multiple times, can say with certainty this place is mid (Asbury and Montclair and better for sure). The pizza is decent but would stay away from the corn pie - rather flavorless. Chicken cutlets were a bit dry. Definitely recommend the meatballs, sausage and mozzarella. Service is usually a miss (no silverware, asking multiple times for things before they arrive, etc). My biggest gripe is they're extremely cheap about the air conditioning inside. A few weeks back I had a reservation and after being seated we decided to leave because there was no AC on and the pizza ovens are letting off so much heat. Not sure how the staff is able to even deal with it to be honest. read more

Porta - Italian Stallion Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Really large space - there's plenty of tables and bar seating in the front, downstairs venue space, and a rooftop! Great spot to pop in for happy hours and their musical events. We got the Carbonara pizza, which had a sharp cheese flavor to it that made it less overwhelming/heavy. The 14 1/2 pizza was definitely spicy, so go easy on the red pepper flakes! read more

Porta - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Spaghetti, acorn squash, and corn pizza are our favorites from the menu. The roof is awesome, especially in the winter, as it's kept super warm and cozy. Abraham is an awesome bartender, always quick and friendly while making awesome drinks read more

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Sneaked in for a quick pizza fix to Porta on a Friday evening. Great vibe and atmosphere, we sat on the roof top. Service was good and quick. Pizza was nice, would have loved some more sauce on mine, but enjoyed it nonetheless. read more

Porta - Arugula pizza - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Went in for a quick bite at the bar and satisfied my hunger more than I expected. The two margarita pizzas my group ordered was devoured in no time. The place was packed and well decorated for Halloween. The playlist was a vibe, and they were showing the Yankees game on TV. Would definitely return to try more of the menu. read more

Porta - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Porta is overall lively and it can be hard to hear sometimes in main room over the music and loudness. I have been here a few times and the fall menu never disappoints. Yes, that does mean some of their pies are seasonal. Autumn Betty is my go to for the fall menu. You do have to love goat cheese and mushroom for that one but it's delicious! Also their corn pie was yummy! For appetizer, we just got bread and butter which was nicely warm. There options for appetizers are eh and could be changed up. For drinks, I got the white door and red door. Typically I drink white wine or rose but I think I like red door better. The service is overall okay as it depends on where you sit. Sometimes it's busy inside and the waiters don't come around for a while. At night, I think Porta turns into a club. read more

This is my second time coming to this restaurant. It is conveniently located right across the street from the PATH train. The staff here were very hospitable. The bartender Emily made me the best peach mocktail. The bathrooms are clean and the seating is spacious with many floors. I will be returning very soon. read more

Porta - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

The space was really big and is great for a gathering for a friend group! We all enjoyed our pizza, especially the toppings. I had the mushroom pizza which I really enjoyed however I did think there was a bit too much crust. Overall it was good and the service was great! read more

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Porta is a great spot to get a drink and some pizza if you are in the area. I enjoyed their meatball pizza and their margarita pizza. Although I would have liked the pizza more crispy. Their Bootzin pasta was good as it was their play on spaghetti and meat sauce in my opinion...kinda. Nonetheless, the atmosphere is fun but can be a little loud. At night on the weekends, the space turns into a club. All in all a fun spot with decent food, good drinks, and a place to make memories. read more

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The food is terrific and tasty. The staff is wonderful and goes above and beyond to serve you. Well Done!! read more

I went to Porta for pizza on a weekday night. The interior is very cozy, with bench style seating. The lighting is cute and dim. The vibes are definitely nice for date night or a fun evening with friends/ family. I loved the food. And service was really friendly and quick! read more

Porta - Spring Betty pizza - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Went with a couple friends and when we got up to the enclosed roof, it was extremely warm with all the heaters running. Our amazing waitress Emily took the initiative to turn off the heater that was above our table, which was much appreciated. We shared a few dishes. We had apps, a couple pizzas, a pasta and the octopus. Everything was great except for the octopus, which I've had a few times, but this time was dry and a bit chewy. I did mention it to Emily and she let her manager know and he promptly came over to apologize and let us know he took it off the bill. It's refreshing to know a restaurant still stands by their work and our server Emily was happy to help in every way! Sorry I didn't take many pictures, I was too hungry :-D read more

Porta - Carbonara pizza, the 14 1/2 pizza, the monday pasta and the octopus - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Plenty of seating, and a great spot to swing by and be with friends. But, at the given pricepoint and slow service, there may be better options elsewhere. The pasta was great, aldente and woodfire pizza yummy, but the calamari was sad and I'm not sure if Porta's will my top pick in the area. read more

Porta - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Decent spot with okay food. Some dishes lacked seasoning, and the service was a bit slow. Not terrible, but not impressive either. Fine for a quick meal, but not special. read more

Delicious food and good atmosphere. Went for date night on a Friday and it was quick to seat, get drinks and food. Food came out super quick and was clearly made to order. Will be back! read more

Porta - Fresh mozzarella - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Pizza was too salty the ambiance was really nice though. I think if I came back here, I'd try the mussel apps and something else other than the pizza. read more

Porta - Marinara Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I was so excited to try Porta but left SO disappointed! My sister was visiting so we took her to Porta. We didn't have a reservation and they only had seating downstairs or on the rooftop. The rooftop only had a select menu we opted for the lower level. The lower level did not have the fun atmosphere as the main level. It felt very secluded but since we didn't make a reservation that's on us. We started with 2 cocktails (white door and blue crush) and a beer and the meatball appetizer. Cocktails were ok. The meatball appetizer was really good but came out barely warm. My sister had the spring Betty pizza, my boyfriend had 14 1/2 pizza and I had denoma pasta (double portion). One pizza came out first then 5 minutes later the other one came out and then another 5 minutes later my pasta came out. These were individual meals so I wish they came out at the same time. My pasta was SO bad. The noodles were very soft and very wet and the sauce did not stick to them. There was barely any sausage in it. The double portion is not worth $28. I had to ask for Parmesan and chili flakes to season it. My sister and boyfriend agreed that the pasta was not restaurant quality. They're pizzas we're good but, nothing special. Our sever was nice but service was very slow. We wanted to order more drinks but our server didn't check on us and ask if we wanted more. After we asked for the check we had to wait close to 15 minutes to get it. I had higher hopes for Porta since it's always so popular but I can't see myself coming back. read more

Porta - Denoma pasta - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I have gone to the Asbury location multiple time and just found out about the one in Jersey City. The menu is very small and the portions were not filling for the price. We got a double portion of the clam and maybe receive half a pound of pasta. I would come back, but only for the pizza. read more

Porta - Meatball Pizza (front), 14 1/2 pizza (rear) - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Great ambience. Have been here many times and have zero complaints. Their cocktails are good though the options are a very few. Margaritas especially were amazing. Their pizzas are medium sized and are big slizes. Love the pesto one. Service is quicker too. Great chill out spot in Grove street read more

Porta - Pesto pizza and Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Stopped by for brunch and tried their pizza and a pasta and loved it all. The $5 mimosas were also a good deal. The place was spacious and the service was great. Would like to try more of their pizzas soon. Oh and their lemon ricotta pancakes were good. read more

Porta - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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$18 for the Love and Mercy pizza. It's supposed to have Italian sausage, braised pork shoulder, meatballs, and etc . I would say I probably got one piece of meat that tasted like it's a sausage. Rest of the Pizza was margherita style. Just tomato sauce . This was definitely a rip off . read more

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Pass on this place. Portions are terrible. A double pesto risotto is really a single with the portion I got, flavor was ok, but had the consistency of soup, super watery. Terrible. Fried calamari was unseasoned, flavorless, small, and chewy. The portion size was abysmal for the price, the tiniest plate for $16 but did us a favor considering the calamari had less flavor than a paper plate. Service was ok. I definitely wouldn't come here again read more

I really wanted to love this place. The atmosphere is just superb and our waiter is so chill and on top of every thing. However, we waited over half an hour after we ordered for our first of FOUR pizzas. That pizza landed on the table and was gone in a minute, we were starving. Then a few minutes later our waiter gave us a free pizza as a table near us was given our pizzas in error which caused the major delay, which is whatever and I know our waiter was fighting and angry on our behalf. We did get all of the pizzas we ordered in the end but was it worth the wait? That's the question. As for the food, it was okay. I enjoyed the char that the crust had but honestly, there was no wow factor. It was pedestrian. Porta's has a great atmosphere with nothing-to-rave-home-about pizza. Certainly not worth the wait and overall, I don't see myself coming back here. read more

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This was some of the best pizza I've ever had. The Spring Betty was to d*e for! The ricotta appetizer was good, but needed more bread and for the bread to be crisped. The waitress was knowledgeable and made great suggestions. I would travel back to NJ for The Betty! read more

Porta in Jersey City Overall 7.1/10 Meatballs(daily rolls) - these were pretty hmmm slightly above average. Slightly too salty but did enjoy the texture of them cause it wasn't like homogenous Homemade ricotta - texture was really nice, flavor very light also which is nice but nothing to really write home about. Pairs well with the meat ball and pizza Pizza (14.5 was it's name) - it was mmmm ok the balance of the sauce cheese and meat and spice were very very average and kinda unbalanced, the crust was pretty good though(really make me think how Cali pizza is now). It's still like above average pizza but nothing tooooo special either Wild boar ragu- now this was AMAZING the pasta was very well made and the sage sauce was very yummy Portion very small as a entree but good as an accompany. Would come back just for the pizza Tiramisu - pretty yummy, nothing special but deff good, the cream layer was a little thick to the lady fingers but still pretty good read more

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Came here on a Friday night and loved how festive both Grove street and the interior were. The inside is huge, had multiple Christmas trees and would be great for groups. We were seated promptly but felt rushed my our waiter. My friend and I also had to share our table as the restaurant got more crowded. We ordered: - Snawzeech pizza 4/5 - vegan, couldn't tell it was vegan, pretty flavorful - Chippy pizza 4.5/5 - very good! Very garlicky, didn't miss the red sauce - Mezcal Margarita 3.5/5 - okay - Cold snap 3/5 - watered down Moscow mule Overall food was good, drinks and service were okay. read more

Porta - Chippy Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Having had a great meal the first time was in the neighborhood do was anxious to try again. What a big mistake! First time calamari was done to perfection , This time YUCK! More like refried from the previous day -greasy and overcooked. Ordered a pizza recommended by the server and it was a good choice. Porta food probably best after you've had more than a few drinks. Definitely not worth it if you're looking for great pizza read more

Porta - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey