Porto Leggero: Discover Authentic Italian Cuisine in Jersey City

I found the service a little slow but the food was up to the mark and not too pricey. Nice and airy, good ambience. I would recommend the lamb shank and the stuffed mushrooms.

I came here with my sister to celebrate our friend's birthday. Porto did not disappoint! We started witha cocktail each and the waiter had the bartender make a special drink for our friend....she was ecstatic with her Espresso Martini with Baileys to make a new drink. My sister had the Lemon Martini and I had the Manhattan....all were expertly made and delicious. We didn't order appetizers but enjoyed the bread with Olive Oil to dip it. We each ordered different items so we could taste each others. Our friend had the Butternut squash ravioli the butter sage sauce...we all said we'd come back for that alone! My sister had the short rib....it was fall-off your fork tender and the flavors exceptional. I had the lamb shank that came with risotto. This was the best lamb shank I've had yet. I'm not usually a risotto person but it was so good that I ate all of it!! We were all stuffed and this was just at lunchtime. I'll definitely return. The service is unbelievably perfect...our waiter was the best!

What a beautiful place, came with my husband for Valentines and we had a blast. The food was amazing, and the service was 5 stars, they took care of every detail! The only thing I didn’t like was the Rose Margarita I ordered, I expected a margarita styled with salt rim and everything but it was more like a rose glass so heads up!

We had lunch here a few times on weekdays. It had a high ceiling, white tablecloths, and nice decor. Service was very friendly and attentive. The fried calamari appetizer was generous in portion size and the clam special was rich and flavorful. For entrees, we had tried the panko crusted halibut, slow roasted lamb shank, braised short ribs, and shrimp scampi. All were good, but the lamb shank was our favorite, especially when you were hungry. Their wine menu was not too overwhelming and had enough choices either by glass or bottle. The pricing was very reasonable. Overall, you got lots of good food for a fair price (for the same dish, lunch price was better than dinner's).

Dining indoor for the first time after being fully vaccinated. They've rearranged their indoors and have the tables nicely spaced apart. All the staff members have their masks on properly the whole time. Our server was amazing and remembered our full order w/o ever writing it down. The food was prepared well, super fresh, and nice presentation. Love the ambience and will be back again! Highly recommend if you're in the mood for some good classic, Italian dishes w/ a contemporary twist!

This review is long overdue and well deserved. My husband and I celebrated our wedding here with around 25 guests and it was perfect. They were so easy to work with and the space was beautiful. We were very lucky that the day of our wedding the place wasn’t so busy. Parking was manageable. What really blew us away was the food! It was delicious! One year later and our guest still ask us about the dishes. I really appreciated their service and our reservation was only supposed to be three hours and was kindly extended without rushing anyone out. Highly recommend this place especially if you are celebrating a special event.

My go to restaurant when I want a delicious dinner in a classy restaurant. Great service ,great atmosphere ,and fantastic food ! And they have parking. I love the halibut , another new favorite is the tortellini with vodka sauce. If I was home I would lick the plate it was that good. ;). Just saying.

Decided on Porto Leggero for my 31st birthday w/ my boyfriend! We went out on a rainy and cold Saturday but the delicious dinner made up for it. Reservations are made via phone so call ahead of time. Parking is free and is located right in front of the restaurant. We were looking for an actual lot but when we asked the host, he said we could parallel park in front. Just make sure to double check with them bc it's Jersey City, ha! If you're taking the train, it's steps away from the Path and light rail. Porto Leggero is such a warm and cozy atmosphere. They have an extensive wine list and a couple of cocktails. I had to start the night with the Rosa Margarita which caught my eye bc one, it has tequila and two, any drink with agave, fresh lime and pink rose it my JAM. After the first sip, I pat myself on the back since I made such a good choice! My bf ordered the Nero Old Fashioned which he loved the hints of aromatic bitters and orange. The waiter came around with three servings of complimentary bread; one paired with balsamic vinaigrette + olive oil, one topped with caramelized onions (I think) and one with a delicious eggplant spread. Definitely started to fill me up before my app and entrée! One of their specials was the burrata salad which was absolutely DELICIOUS! I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. I usually shy away from burrata bc it never stood out to me but this one really put it back on the map! And I dislike figs but paired with this I'll eat it every day. My bf ordered the Portobello Milanese which he devoured in 5 minutes, haha. Now, the Pappardelle con Vodka was the meal people kept writing about in their reviews so I had to order it. Never had pappardelle before either! The menu stated it's cooked with prosciutto but I was able to order my meal without it which is always a win. My bf ordered the Agnello Arosto (lamb shank over saffron risotto) and enjoyed it. All in all, service was great, food was delicious and it was the laid back/fancy dinner I was looking forward to! Would definitely visit again; I NEED to try the watermelon salad and butternut squash ravioli.