We stopped by here for dinner tonight. It's located in the Calabasas Commons so there's plenty of parking, though it can also be challenging to find a spot depending on the time of day. Really nice ambiance, you can come dressed down or dressed up. The bar looks pretty inside and there are lots of tables inside and outside on their patio. Cristian was our waiter and he was great! We got the sauteed calamari to start. It came in a hot tomato bisque/broth and on the side there were a few pieces of bread which you could soak in the liquid. They could have been more generous with the bread, there was definitely more broth than the bread but it was overall a nice starter and great for sharing. For mains, we got the miso black cod and the king salmon. Both were tasty! The cod was flavorful and yummy, though if you've ever had/made miso black cod it tastes just like that. It came with crunchy sauteed snap peas which I really enjoyed. The salmon was a narrow but large portion and served with broccoli and rice. The salmon was cooked nicely, it was tender. Overall nice meal here! Good food, nice ambiance, good service. On the pricey side for what you get though, like most LA restaurants. read more

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Items purchased: 2 Chopped Tuscan Salads, Vegan Burger, $87.00 Food: A, Food was Fresh and nicely presented and came out the kitchen in a timely manner. Service: A, Hostess and Waiter greeted us and were polite and courteous. Cleanliness: A, Dining area and outside patio were clean. Bathroom was clean and stocked. Value: A, Pricing was on point. Ambiance: A, Pleasant and Relaxed, great patio. read more

Very disappointed with our Mother's Day experience at Porta Via. Our waiter was extremely rude and inattentive the entire night. We were a table of 7 and had to repeatedly ask for basic things like lemon, ketchup, and Parmesan cheese, while being ignored multiple times. He never checked on our table, avoided eye contact, and made us feel unwelcome even though the restaurant was not busy around us. What made it worse was seeing him treat other tables much more warmly, including wishing them a Happy Mother's Day while completely ignoring ours. The service honestly ruined what was supposed to be a special family dinner. Mind you food was horrible read more

Me and my party at five came here for a friend's birthday and we really enjoyed our dinner. We started off with some drinks and appetizers. We got complementary bread and butter, very basic but . We ordered the guac, the portion of the guac was good but we got a very small portion of chips. They did offer us another side when we finished what we had. I ordered the shrimp with zucchini noodles and wow, this was so delicious. It was packed with flavor and had a little bit of spice to it as well. Perfect if you're looking for a lower carb option, I'd come back for these alone! To drink, I got the bar flower and it was sweet and strong! Overall, a perfect place for a date night, birthday dinner or dinner with friends. read more

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We had Mother's Day dinner at Porta Via last night. We had a super small table even though the booth was large enough for five adults. Service was very good and our servers all wished us Happy Mother's Day which was very thoughtful. We sat outside on the patio as Murphy the Doodle and Rocky J. Squirrel the Bijan, joined us for dinner. We had the Cobb Salad that was very good, although there was barely any chicken in it. I counted four tiny pieces and would have liked more. The skirt steak was very tender and juicy and my husband and son-in-law really liked it. We also had the burger and the Shrimp pasta. This is a great place for a casual dinner. read more

Porta Via Calabasas - Shrimp Pasta - New American Near Me - Calabasas, California

Came here for brunch on a nice sunny day and sitting outside was so nice with the decor. We ordered the Porta via scramble, the neapolitan omelet, matcha latte, and 2 juices (morning do and the triangle). I did not like the Porta via scramble. It was very bland for my taste and I could not take more than a couple of bites. The potatoes and the baguette (yes the carbs) were definitely better. The condiments for the bread were ssoo good. The neapolitan omelet with the burrata?! That was and made up for the blandness of the other one. I do wish there was more of the toppings though. Because the burrata is a strong cheese, it needed more tomatoes and avocado. The matcha was not strong enough for me and it didn't feel like there was enough caffeine in it so I was disappointed. The juices were much better! I ordered for the Morning Do for myself and I could easily have more of it. I'm not a huge carrot in my drink fan so I cannot speak about the triangle. The server was nice and was chatting with the regulars in between checking on their customers, it was cool seeing the sense of community read more

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We came here for a birthday, because the nearby restaurant we wanted to go to had an extremely long wait. I remember when this place used to be Johnny Rockets, has a complete remodel now, the ambiance is really nice here. We sat out in the patio, and honestly, the food wasn't bad, but it wasn't something that was extremely memorable. Service was good, when we mentioned, we had a birthday, we got a little sweet treat. I ordered the Seabass and the sauce that came with. It was pretty good. I was happy that the asparagus was fresh. Everyone else got pasta, which in my opinion tasted pretty mediocre. It's not the first place that I would think of coming back to, but if I ended up here again, it would be OK. read more

Porta Via Calabasas - New American Near Me - Calabasas, California

Porta Via Calabasas has a fantastic location on the corner of the Calabasas Commons shopping center. Great vibe inside that's good for a nice dinner together or a swanky brunch or birthday place. Very pleasant and the decor is beautiful and just really works. Super inviting in the day or at night. The food was excellent as well. A tiny bit pricey but pretty standard for this area. I really enjoyed the guacamole and pasta. Both were fresh and savory and the salad and sweet potato fries were also very well made too. Everything was delicious, just a tiny bit smaller than I anticipated but I had fun eating it all up. I will definitely be back when I'm looking for a nice meal out in Calabasas. read more

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The food was DELICIOUS. Love the vibe, love the commons. Definitely have lunch here! My favorite was the spicy rigatoni.

Food was excellent as always the ambience was great. The server on the first day was outstanding. The server on the second date missed the boat on things like refills on providing bread on checking in on us. I think he was distracted. read more

I've been to Porta Via a handful of times, and it's usually been just okay. I went again today with a friend for brunch/lunch, and unfortunately the experience didn't justify the prices. We started with the guacamole, which was very underwhelming. It tasted like plain avocado with little to no seasoning or additional ingredients. For my entrée, I ordered the filet mignon medium, but it came out closer to medium-well and lacked seasoning. My friend ordered the Porta Via Scramble and felt it was bland as well. The drinks were also disappointing. A mocktail costs $17, which feels excessive. I tried the Cali Cleanse and found it unpleasant. The one highlight of the meal was the apple crumble dessert, which was delicious. Our waitress was very sweet and friendly, but she appeared to be handling a lot of tables, so service was slower than expected. Overall, the food was basic, under-seasoned, and overpriced. While I've given this restaurant several chances, I don't think I'll be returning. read more

Porta Via Calabasas - Filet that was suppose to be medium - New American Near Me - Calabasas, California

My first visit to Porta Via was on Mother's Day, so the restaurant was quite busy and noisy, but the food was delicious. I had the kale and quinoa salad with chicken added. My daughter had the kale and quinoa salad with salmon added. My mother had the chicken stir fry. My salad was good, but was a little bland, it could have used more lemon or vinegar. Adding chicken for $7 made it a bit more filling. The carmelized shallots on top really elevated the taste along with grapefruit slices and shaved Parmesan. I would recommend this salad. The "Porta via salad" also looked good. I might try that next time adding shrimp. The salmon my daughter added was delicious, with char grill marks. My mother said the stir fry was mild and she asked for some chili sauce or chili peppers to give it more flavor; however, it was loaded with fresh vegetables and chunks of chicken. The tables are comfortable and the atmosphere would be relaxing if I hadn't gone on such a busy day. I really liked the decor, the service, and the general seating of the restaurant, inside and out. One problem is that the restaurant is in the Calabasas commons (in the old Johnny rockets space) where a tremendous amount of construction is going on, so unfortunately a lot of the parking spaces are not available. I dropped my party and the restaurant and it took me at least 10 more minutes to get a space completely on the other side of the lot. Hopefully parking will loosen up once they finish some of the construction in fall 2026. All in all I would return to Porta Via. read more

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This was a nice place. Servers were slammed so orders took a while to come out, including drinks. The mussels are a must-try. The lasagna was also delicious, but was missing something. The spaghetti, I would not get again. I think for the flavor, this place was slightly overpriced. read more

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Following my experience, I contacted the restaurant owner, Peter Garland, in hopes of discussing my concerns directly and reaching a resolution. Unfortunately, the conversation was extremely disappointing and disrespectful. Rather than listening to my concerns, particularly my concern that several of my guests left my graduation luncheon hungry due to the issues we experienced, I was immediately told that I was "out of line." When I attempted to explain why I was upset and disappointed, I was abruptly told, and I quote, "Please don't come back here and please don't call me anymore." I found this response completely unprofessional and dismissive of legitimate customer concerns. As someone who chose this restaurant to host such an important milestone celebration, I was already embarrassed and disappointed by the experience itself. To then be treated with hostility and told not to return simply for expressing concerns has left me even more upset. Rather than taking accountability or showing any interest in customer feedback, my concerns were dismissed entirely, which only reinforced my negative impression of the restaurant and its management. read more

Chose this one because of its convenient location within the Calabasas Commons. Indoor seating was great for a catch-up lunch reunion on a Friday. All the food was delicious from the excellent burrata and heirloom tomato basil salad, to their fried calamari rings, and we split a grilled branzino with asparagus. Affogato was also a nice ending with quite nice french vanilla gelato and a perfect espresso. Service was also excellent. The outside is wonderful, and heated by many patio heaters, but is relatively open air, so if it's breezy, it will get cold. Inside is cozy and light-filled as they use french doors throughout. Noise level is average once filled to capacity, but easy enough to carry on a conversation without shouting. Very accessible, though ADA parking is quite limited to only a few spaces along the front edge of the walking mall. read more

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While other friends have been here we never have, and when a friend wanted to celebrate her birthday dinner here we said sure and 12 of us showed up to celebrate. We were able to sit outdoors (the reservations were at 5) and it was comfortable. As the evening progressed they brought a heater out for each end of our table. We ordered 9 different dishes and everyone enjoyed their food. I had a Grilled Ora King Salmon and really enjoyed it and my wife really enjoyed her chopped beet salad with shrimp. Having a good server with this many people at a table can sometimes be a challenge, but Taylor was fantastic, a 10-star for sure. She was friendly, talkative, made sure we got the right orders for example no dairy, no chips but substitute sweet potato fries (which were delicious. Food prices aren't cheap here, but nobody complained as everyone enjoyed their food. read more

Porta Via Calabasas - Our group - New American Near Me - Calabasas, California

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You can't beat the ambiance, location, and service with this place. I didn't really have to wait too long, and the quality of food was fairly decent. My cocktail could have been better, since it was over powered with ice and very little alcohol. But overall, it was a good experience read more

Porta Via Calabasas - New American Near Me - Calabasas, California

Yes it is good! You can eat inside or outside, the location is wonderful and the service is prompt and attentive. Of course the ambiance is pleasant and uplifting in part because of the sunshine and the surroundings. Another bonus is that if you keep your eyes open then you may well see celebrities - indeed the last time that we were here we saw Scottie Pippen having lunch here with who I thought was his daughter (but the Daily Mail was there, got pics and shared that it was his girlfriend! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11781757/Scottie-Pippen-57-younger-mystery-woman-ex-wife-Larsa-dates-Michael-Jordans-son-Marcus.html So all in all a good experience- and yes of course we will be back!! Review #57 2024 read more

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The food here is fantastic! I absolutely love their salads, the salmon is fantastic as well. Service is wonderful, and I love the vibe here. Food is made to order quickly, and you can taste the quality of their ingredients. The food is presented beautifully, a perfect late lunch while in the area! read more

the bestie and i came here for saturday brunch. rez were made online, super easy! we were not far from the restaurant so we made it for the soonest time available porta via calabasas is located in the commons. the restaurant is located on the corner. we checked in with the hostess, initially we opted to sit outside, asked for the heat lamp, but it was still a bit breezy for us. we asked to be sat inside, there was no issue our waiter was nice, he followed us inside to see if we were okay and to take our order, but we weren't ready first off, the restaurant is beautiful! i felt like i was away on some european vacay for a quick minute. the tables at their main patio was full! once we moved tables to the inside, we were never greeted or approached by the female server. the server just kept speaking in a volume where we could clearly hear her, "did they just get sat from somewhere else?" , twice. the inside was smaller, she had maybe 3 tables to cater to. i guess this is their thing, bc the table next to us were complaining as well, they have two menus, so instead of giving each person 2 menus, each of us got different menus, one for brunch/breakfast and the other was lunch. they staff never mentioned anything..it wasn't til we were discuss what we were going to order when we both were like, that is not on my menu!! the waiter from outside ended up coming back in to take our order we ordered: FRENCH OMELET 18 MUSHROOM, HERBS, GOAT CHEESE ROASTED POTATOES, BAGUETTE TOAST HUEVOS RANCHEROS 17 CRISPY TORTILLAS, TWO EGGS OVER EASY, AVOCADO BLACK BEAN PUREE, CHEDDAR CHEESE, RANCHERO SALSA the food IMO was bland. def needed some seasoning. the potatoes were dry we never got refills on our waters we actually never got checked on after our food was delivered we had to signal to get our check, that is when the female server actually greeted us! parking: located in the commons at calabasas. so tons of parking and there is tesla chargers towards the back! read more

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I would rate it a zero if that was an option. Terrible service, the server was rude and did not know anything about the dishes. The manager had zero customer service training and was a complete idiot with no value. Do not go unless you want to waste your money on bad food and garbage service. read more

I came here on a Sunday and made a reservation. I was seated immediately and asked if I wanted to be seated outside or inside. The waiter came over pretty quickly to take our drink orders and give us some time to look at the menu. I ordered a coffee and the lox scramble. The lox scramble was amazing but the potato's were bland and cold. The service was good and the restaurant is very cute. Not very big so I would definitely make a reservation. There is plenty of parking as it is in the commons in calabasas. The menu had a lot of items that sounded delicious and I would come back to try them out. read more

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My daughter and I stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn in Calabasas for a few days for Spring Break. We ordered food at Porta Via two salads, Argula salad with salmon and organic kale and quinoa with chicken. We got to our hotel room excited and I open the container to my arugula salad and there I see a bug crawling around.... ugh! I closed the container to trap the bug and went back to restaurant and showed them the bug and asked for a refund. They did give me a full refund. I was so disgusted. We ended up getting a wrap and salad at Trader Joes which was great for 75% less. read more

Wow what a delicious broccoli soup their special of the day ! I never tried something like that before. The greek salad was also delicious. Nice environment outside. Relaxing music . Taylor was fantastic with her customer service and attitude read more

Porta Via Calabasas - New American Near Me - Calabasas, California

Love the zucchini noodles. They are filling and flavorful but a healthy option while dining out. The chopped Tuscan salad is also great for splitting. read more

Always love it here - good food and great service too. Never a bad time and the vibe is great too.

The service was amazing! We sat at the bar and was services by Makela. She knew alot about drinks and knew exactly what wr wanted! We got the key lime pie for dessert and let me tell you, I was not disappointed by the lime flavor! read more

Porta Via Calabasas - New American Near Me - Calabasas, California

The Ambiance , the service, The Food Was AMAZING. I had the Parmigiano Crusted Halibut with a Burre Blanc sauce , served with Asparagus. I will be dreaming of this until my next visit. Was the best meal I have ever had . Mmmmmmmm...... read more

Came on a weekday afternoon. Beautiful ambiance and wonderful service! Felt so welcomed. We were seated right away and greeted with friendly staff! I ordered the chicken stir fry with this orange and teriyaki seasoning. It was flavorful and filling. I've been to the Commons a couple of times and never really saw this place until that day and I'm so glad I discovered it! There's plenty of parking at The Commons. I look forward to coming back. read more

Porta Via Calabasas - Beautiful outside seating - New American Near Me - Calabasas, California

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Outstanding food - great burger and the Brussel sprout salad was just perfect. Jackie was an awesome server! Will be back ...

This restaurant is beautiful. Located in the Calabasas Commons, it is bright, elegant and inviting. My cocktail was a delight and the calamari was some of the best I ever tasted. The service was excellent too - my water glass never ran dry. But I ordered the salmon and Brussel sprouts and the salmon was dry and salty. There was no discernible flavor. It's hard to mess up salmon, but this was not good at all. It also had a funny taste.... Not fishy, but kinda gamey! What a bummer. Maybe it was just this dish in particular, but I was not impressed at all. I paid for the ambiance and service. Not sure I'll be back... read more

Happy to report that this restaurant still has exceptionally good food. And the best service. Been coming here since they opened and the quality of food is as good as it ever was. Just tried the Chicken Piccata special. OMG. The side pasta was maybe even better. Hope they add it permanently to the menu. As I said, service is top notch. Sat at the bar and Makayla was on point as usual. She's Attentive and a Master Mixoligist. Made the experience that much better. Portal Via still has the magic. Makes me happy to write positive reviews. read more

Great spot! Been here once or twice before and decided to come here for my birthday dinner with my husband. Food is delicious & the service is great. Dan was our waiter and he was awesome at suggesting and being honest with choices. Love this place and highly recommend it! read more

Our server wasn't friendly, almost condescending, until he delivered the check, creating a very uninviting atmosphere throughout the whole dinner. The food scores about 5-6 out of 10. Unfortunately, the desserts, especially the tiramisu and apple cobbler, were too sweet, so you only tasted sugar instead of the true flavor of Italian cuisine. You could use less than half of the serving. PLEASE ADVISE THE KITCHEN TO USE LESS SUGAR, BETTER FOR ALL OF US! Or let the chef travel to Italy to learn the real cucina Italiana! read more

I had a very disappointing experience--I pulled a long hair out of my mouth, melted into the cheese of my dish. When I told the manager, instead of apologizing, they told me no one in the kitchen has long hair. I pointed out my hair was pulled up and couldn't be mine and it was melted in the cheese--they had no answer. They just removed the dish without any apology. I expected far better." I have a picture of my face and hair with the hair in the dish showing my hair was pulled up. I can upload that too if necessary! So, be careful about what you might encounter in your food here. read more

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Came in while I was charging my car nearby and decided to grab a quick lunch and glass of wine. I ordered a beet salad and wasn't impressed- I actually wasn't even impressed from the moment it was put down on my table- the lettuce looked like it was old, with discolored corners, the beats had even washed up on the salad - which makes me wonder if they shook the salad beforehand? Either way, wasn't impressed. The service and the restaurant ambiance itself were both great. Giving it a 3 because maybe the warm foods are better- but wouldn't recommend a salad here. read more

Porta Via Calabasas - Beet salad - New American Near Me - Calabasas, California

Perfect lunch spot. Great service, xlnt food. Nice place to enjoy the sun and a great meal. read more

I have been to the Palisades location which I liked and just went to the Calabasas location for the first time the end of November. The food was really good as well as the service and ambiance. I'll be back soon! read more

I love Porta Via. Amazing food and great lighting to take pictures that really make my freckles stand out. Plus, I have horrible back problems, and their chairs are firm and comfortable. I felt very classy and elegant being able to sit in them with good posture without having to shift around every minute and constantly roll my shoulders back like I have to at Cheesecake Factory no offense Cheesecake Factory. read more

After the terrible service and meh food on my last visit to Porta Via, I promised I wouldn't be back anytime soon. Well, it's 2 years later and thought we would give it another try. We had a reservation for a patio table at lunchtime (it was pretty crowded) which they honored. Nice! Sophia, our server, was at our table pretty quickly after we were seated to get our beverage order. Service was very good throughout the meal. We started with a Friday special appetizer - Crab and Cauliflower Fritter ($16). Six small balls of fried crab coated with cauliflower. Comes with a lime avocado dipping sauce. It was OK - I wouldn't get it again. For my entree, I got the Chicken Tostada off the Friday special menu ($26). A tostada shell filled with lettuce, grilled chicken breast, some beans with what tasted like a lime vinegarette dressing. Good, not great. My daughter got the Cobb Salad ($23). That was pretty good. And my wife got the Tuna Sandwich ($18). Meh. The patio is a lovely setting on a warm summer day. Overall, a much better dining experience than the last 2 times I was here. Should be a 3.5 rating but will round up for the lovely patio and the good service. I am not rushing to come back. read more

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