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    Porta Marina

    4.7 (93 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Seafood, Mediterranean

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Seafood pasta
    Melanie F.

    first place we ate at after checking into airbnb. It was sooo good and a perfect start to Sorrento. We got the tuna tartar and fried calamari and fried shrimp then seafood pasta. Everything was so fresh. We had to wait about 5 minutes for a table and they gave us white wine while we waited. Would recommend them! This had the perfect view of the water.

    Octopus
    Jesse G.

    Great service and beautiful views. This was our first meal in Sorrento. Food was fresh and tasted amazing. The catch of the day was Sea Bass and it was cooked to perfection and filled with flavor, yet it was also done so simply. My wife got the Octopus and another great entree.

    Pasta and fish of the day - swordfish
    Jarrod F.

    Had the opportunity to dine here for an anniversary dinner with my wife, here are a few takeaways I have based off my experience: Service - the restaurant was booming when we arrived (around 7/7:30pm). We didn't have a reservation so we had to wait and it took maybe about 10/15 mins for us to get seated. The staff was a small team of about 4/5 people but they did their best to move quickly to make sure everyone enjoyed the experience. If we needed anything, they were quick to act on the request and even gave us wine as a thank you to pass the time while we waited. Ambiance - the restaurant is literally right off the water, so if you are looking for a location to watch the sun set over the water, this and a few other shops along the pier are prefect for that. Because of this reason, most of the seating is outside, yet there is an option to sit inside as well, which is something to keep in mind if you want to get seated quicker and maybe have a larger party. Food - now for the most important thing, the food. I thought the dishes were just okay, not anything over the top, but still good enough to be enjoyable. There was a moment when I first got my food (lobster and pasta) that I realized the noodles weren't cooked all the way. I mentioned it to the waiter and she had them cooked again. After that change, the food tasted much better, but if I'm being honest, I don't think it was worth the wait or the price. If you're in the area and it's not as busy, I would suggest getting it a try to decide for yourself. But if you're looking for an experience that will blow you away and get seated quickly, I would suggest trying another spot. Also! In regards to payment- I would recommend paying with cash when you go. Our meal came out to $70 and I paid with card, yet when I checked my bank account I was charged $75 dollars. I'm not sure where the additional fees came from or why they weren't disclosed, but would definitely recommend paying with cash so that error can be avoided in the future.

    Grilled vegetables side
    Tania L.

    We had dinner here but weren't really impressed. While I liked our server, I found the staff to be a bit pushy with ordering drinks, food, sides, etc. Something that also left a bit of a bad taste in my mouth was watching them recycle the leftover bread on the table for the next party... are you so cheap that you can't use a set of new bread?? We ordered the grilled catch of the day (sea bream) along with a grilled mixed seafood. The grilled mixed seafood is better value as it includes a half sea bream, along with mahi, squid, and one langoustine. Honestly, we found the grilled seafood to lack flavour... a bit of salt would've been amazing, but there were no shakers available on the table. That said, the fish was quite tender and didn't have any fishiness. Prices were okay for the area but not cheap.

    Linguine with Lobster
    Frank F.

    Porta Marina is a wonderful little seaside cafe in Sorrento Italy While staying in Sorrento, I wanted to try a restaurant close to the water, and Porta Marina seemed very popular. We walked near the front of the establishment and were immediately greeted by the staff. She quickly found us a table, brought us drinks and took out orders. I chose the linguine with lobster and was pleasantly surprised. I imagined that the dish would be linguine with some bits and pieces of lobster. It was actually a whole lobster. Fantastic! The food was excellent and the staff was warm and friendly. Porta Marina is a great choice if you decide to dine near the harbor.

    We read about Porta Marina on Yelp while in Sorrento and decided to eat there after returning on a ferry from Capri. While it took us quite a while to walk here from Marina Grande, it was well worth it. We had the Sea Bass, swordfish, mussels and a pasta dish with mussels, clams, squid and shrimp. Local wines were very good. Yum. Very friendly staff. The tiramisu was the best I've ever had. It was worth the walk!

    Fried catch of the day- sea bream
    Meghan F.

    During our time in Sorrento we only had one night we didn't have dinner reservations. After a quick search on google, looking for something besides pasta, we came across Porta Marina. It is a decent walk down to the docks- we opted to walk down the winding walkways. Not sure if you can take the elevator down which is more in the center part of town and then walk over. But the walk was worth it for the view alone. We lucked out and were seated right away (though by the time we left there was a line), right at the edge of the water. It was a bit of a windy night so we had to be creative to use items to hold the table cloth down, but the weather calmed down as dinner went on. We started with the clams and mussels which were cooked perfectly, and tasted so fresh and delicious. There was also plenty of bread brought to the table which was perfect for soaking up the broth from the shellfish. For the main course I had the fried catch of the day which was Sea Bream- it's a mild white fish and was nice and crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. My husband had the seafood risotto- which was a bit of a repeat of our appetizer, since it also contained mussels and clams, but it also had fish, shell on shrimp and calamari. We finished by sharing a lemon dessert which was layers of cake with a lemon frosting/pudding on top. This was a great meal in Sorrento, with fresh seafood, fast service and a beautiful view.

    Mixed seafood appetizer.
    Alexander G.

    The best dinner we have had so far in Italy! This restaurant run by a family fisherman was recommended by our local guide, and it did not disappoint. The seafood dishes are especially fresh and delicious. The mixed seafood appetizer, tomato salad, seafood spaghetti, mixed seafood grill, and fried anchovies were all good to excellent. It was a little far from our rental apartment, but definitely worth the walk. Forgot to mention that the prices are very reasonable. Our total bill came to $108 for 2 drinks, 2 appetizers, 3 main courses, and a side salad.

    Delicious mozzarella and tomatoes followed by grilled swordfish and an excellent house white wine. We sat along the walkway and enjoyed the harbor view. A family owned business were we caught glimpses of 4 generations. The service was excellent, we were well attended and not rushed.

    Frutti di mare and catch of the day
    Amanda R.

    We had a great meal at Porta Marina while in Sorrento. We arrived around 7 and it got busy quickly. Service was kind, the food was incredible with great prices. I would definitely recommend stopping here while in Sorrento for a delicious casual meal.

    Pasta with lobster
    Michelle B.

    Delicious food, great view! I got the lobster pasta, delicious! Family run business, staff was very attentive. Didn't have to wait long, and we enjoyed our first night in Sorrento :)

    Maribelle A.

    The fresh catch of the day seafood is always on point at this family owned restaurant... We ate here 3x during our stay in Sorrento.. It was sooo delicious and on our second visit they remembered us from our first and on our 3rd meal there they already know what our choice of drinks were... so attentive and truly a nice lunch or dinner spot by the waterfront overlooking Mt Vesuvius... Nice ambience to have a sunset dinner and nightly a couple of friends were bussing and playing such a good vibe music (not related to the resto but they were playing by the walkway for diners to enjoy a good music... Don't miss to get the mussels to begin your meal or for sharing...

    Sara R.

    This place was great! We walked up and we were instantly greeted by the owner with two glasses of wine while we waited (about 10 a minute wait). The ambiance was absolutely amazing! A great view, a man playing live music and everyone was just happy to be there. The menu had a nice variety and the food came out super quick. Our server was was amazing and so sweet! This made our last night in Italy absolutely amazing!

    Seafood pasta with homemade noodles

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    Excellent, fresh food and fish! Great service from a family owned business!! Awesome view by the water!

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    Excellent, but slightly expensive. Best from all on the marina. The fried mixed fish was delicious

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    Highly recommended. Amazing seafood pasta dish, however if risotto is more your speed, that was delicious as well.

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    The absolute BEST pasta and food in Sorrento. Service was wonderful. View was breathtaking. Go here! You will not regret.

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    The best seafood I have had in my life, and this is not an exaggeration! You can't get any fresher seafood than this.

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    Soul & Fish - La Genovese

    Soul & Fish

    3.5(42 reviews)
    0.2 km
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    Recommended by the manager of our lodging. We 2 had a very nice dinner. It was an easy walk to and…read morefrom our apartment, which was located near the train station. (Even the uphill walk from the beach was not difficult.) AMBIANCE: 4.0. Outside covered tables. Our table was on the edge next to the water; was very nice to hear the lapping waves and to watch the evening sky turn from pink to black as the sun set. The view is partially blocked by an adjoining wharf on top of which is a restaurant. FOOD: 4.5. Very good food, and a good selection of wines. - Risotto seafood: 5.0. Excellent. - Fish of the day: 4.0. Very nicely prepared and presented. Two gentlemen showed us the fresh fish resting on ice, explaining the qualities of the flesh of each; we shared one fish with fatty white flesh. During the final stage of preparation an older gentlemen separated the meat from the bone within our view, distributing it across two plates. - Salad: 4.5. - Lemon dessert: 4.5 - il polpo (octopus) appetizer: 4.0. - Wine: 4.0. Recommended by our server. We finished with 2 different types of lemoncello. SERVICE: 4.5. The waiter was professional and prompt. He finally smiled when my wife pointed at her plate during one of his visits and insisted with wide eyes: "This is really good!". Eyes sparkling, he replied "I believe you!"

    I had higher expectations for a Michelin rated restaurant. Service was extremely slow. It took an…read morehour for ceviche to arrive. The ceviche was weird. It had corn nuts on it?!? Strange. The seafood risotto was recommended by our server but I thought it was too salty and the risotto was very aldente. We ordered fish of the day grilled. The fish had no flavor. The lemon the sauce was the only flavor on the plate. Dessert was ok but also took 20 minutes to arrive. For 300 euros I was expecting way better food and service. Don't waste your money here. Go somewhere else. There was no water view to speak of here. Felt I wasted my money on this experience.

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    Soul & Fish - The view from my table

    The view from my table

    Soul & Fish - La Delizzia

    La Delizzia

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    86Bistró - Lemon and chocolate

    86Bistró

    4.8(37 reviews)
    0.5 km

    This was perfection for me. A five star experience across the board. Three of the four of us…read moreagreed. My friend loved everything until she got to her main course. She said her steak was disappointing. It was "dry and stringy". But for those of us who ordered fish as our main courses, it was perfection. Maybe seafood is their strength. Absolutely LOVED the Medallion of mozzarella in carrozza on tomato coulis and black olive sand. I could have made an entire meal out of that. We then had the pasta linguine with "scapece" zucchini and burrata cheese from Monti Lattari. Highly recommend. Came out beautifully. I was too impatient to eat it that I forgot to take a pic first. It was beautifully plated though. I had the Wood-smoked red snapper fillet. It had a semolina, lemon and saffron crust, and rested upon roasted potato and basil cream. Delicious. Perfectly cooked. I took a bite of the Sea bass fillet with orange sauce and capers. The oranges are grown in the Sorrento garden. I liked the sea bass even more than my own. I've been to Sorrento 4x now and this was easily my favorite meal I've ever had here.

    The garden sitting of 86Bistro above the street is beautiful and peaceful…read more Excellent food and experience. We really enjoyed this restaurant, the best dinner in Italy. The fried octopus appetizer was very good My wife's sea bass and my seared tuna were excellent The staff here were friendly and really appreciated their recommendations on wine. They have a good Italian wine list and knowledge of the wine. Highly recommend 86Bistro.

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    Seabass with mussels, mashed potatoes, and spinach

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