Porta Asbury Park

Pomodoro pasta isn’t always consistent, but when it’s good, the sauce with its sweet kick makes it one of the better pastas on the Shore. The margarita is decent, but the Betty Pie is better. It could use a bit less flop and more crisp, but the goat cheese and tomatoes taste super fresh. I recommend asking for well done and crispy. Great value and vibe, especially at the bar or outside on a nice day.

We could not be happier that we picked Porta as our wedding venue. The process was so easy, they have so many different options for packages of food and alcohol, and everything was phenomenal. We got so many good reviews of the food and the service. They set up the tables beautifully and when we got there earlier for the wedding we got a sneak peek of them setting up. Very efficient and I did not have to adjust anything. I dropped off all of our stuff in the morning and they set it all up beautifully. Karina helped us finalize all of our details and was so accommodating and easy to get in touch with. Elizabeth - we could not enough good things about. She was on top of EVERYTHING the whole night and made us feel so taken care of. From set up, to making sure the procession went well, to getting us food and drinks all night, organizing the timeline, keeping everything clean, I don’t think we saw her stop going all night. She was incredible. We did not have one worry and she made sure everything was packed up and ready to go for us at the end, including all the extra food for our guests. She even saved us a piece of our wedding cake. Above and beyond - cannot say enough great things about this experience. We’re so happy! If you’re thinking of this venue, DO IT. You won’t regret it.

It has been years since the last time I ate here, and believe me, it was long overdue as I always liked this spot. The food and service here are always on point. I revisted this place this past weekend for lunch and to get one of the personal pizzas. I got the Margherita Pie, and let me tell you, I devoured that thing in minutes, as it was so good. On a Dave Portnoy scale, I would give the pie a 9 based on presentation, taste, and texture. This place has plenty of indoor and outdoor dining areas. I normally opt to eat outside as the inside is a bit too dimly lit for me. They have a great menu with a lot of good items to choose from, and nothing is overpriced. Plus, they sell t-shirts, sweatshirts, and onesies for your little ones. Overall, besides the great food and service, this restaurant has an awesome vibe. It's definitely worth checking out while visiting the area.

We’re coming down from the absolute high of our wedding at Porta. The whole planning process was seamless and service was exceptional. Karina at Porta was our event planner, she is the best! Answered all our many questions promptly. The whole staff at Porta was so kind and professional. From the flawless organization on the day including setting up our props, and the fantastic service from the wait and bartender staff. Oh, the food was amazing too. So many compliments for all of the above from our guests. We had the perfect wedding and Porta was a huge part of it. Thank you to everyone there who made our day so special.

Food was great, service was solid, and the live music and general ambiance was enjoyable. We're only in town for a long weekend and I wouldn't mind eating here twice.

Excellent drinks and pizza! We ordered the Margherita pizza which came out fast and fresh. For drinks we got the Red Door and Orange Door, highly recommend them both. Not too sweet nor strong but do hit you right in the tastebuds in the best way ever. Also loved that they display Real candlelight which really sets the mood for a date. Both indoor and outdoor seating available

I met a friend at Porta recently for a two pm lunch after my doctor's appointment, it was the Weds that was two days after Labor Day. The day was spectacular, the streets were quiet, the parking was plentiful and the restaurant was almost empty, - which after a long summer of crowds and noise, - could not have been more perfect. We really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. Our waitress was a Sandra Bullock lookalike, very knowledgeable and professional, patient and friendly, - the service was excellent. She had good suggestions and made us feel very comfortable. The food was exceptional. I ordered a salad & pasta combo, it was the Bibb Salad with walnuts and gargonzolla cheese and the Cacio e Pepe. The salad was amazing and the pasta was equally amazing. I also had a coffee and she was kind enough to steam the milk, a nice added touch and surprise that I hadn't even asked for. My friend ordered a different salad and also a pizza, and they both looked fabulous. Overall it felt so welcoming and totally satisfying. I walked out saying to myself 'I could do this everyday of the non-summer season'. That's how nice it was. I really hope to be back there often over the coming months. The combination of it being broad daylight, so quiet and so delicious was a great kick off to the new season and the shore emptying out. As much as I would be eager to try other items, I'd probably order the identical same thing, - it was too good with mess with.

My family and I have been to Porta many times and always have a wonderful experience. From the food and drinks to the great ambience and live music, it's one of our favorite spots. Because we love it so much, and wanted to share it with our extended family and friends, we decided to host our rehearsal dinner in one of their private event spaces. As expected, it was fantastic! The staff was great throughout the whole planning process and on the night of. We had a delicious selection of appetizers, pizza, and desserts. Everyone loved the food! The restaurant was so lively and fun, as it always feels on a Friday, which set such a good energy for the first night of our wedding weekend. We had the best time and were so happy to have had our event at Porta!