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Upscale, chandelier-filled venue serving Italian fare in a high-ceilinged space with tall windows.
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Address: 185 Hudson St, Jersey City, NJ 07311
Phone: (201) 434-3200
Website: http://www.portoleggero.net/
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Reviews
Kiersten
To my surprise everything was delicious! I lived in JC for eight years and never heard of this restaurant! My sister in law suggested it for my mother in laws birthday and I was a tad skeptical. The location of the restaurant is in downtown JC by the financial buildings and not where the crowds are. Portions were definitely on the smaller side for price point but everything was good. Hard to find nice, quality Italian, while linen tablecloths, old school Italian vibe. They were gluten free friendly as well so that was a plus! We had a bit of everything and the restaurant had a full bar. I would recommend for a nice sit down Italian dinner in Jersey City which is not very common here or Hoboken. I loved my pasta dish with shrimp and the burrata salad. I would definitely come back.
… moreJamesline Jeudy
6.5 Maile Giambotta: Medium
6 Polpette
Food here is decent but nothing i would buy again. The Pork chop was decent and the meatballs was average.
… more6 Polpette
Food here is decent but nothing i would buy again. The Pork chop was decent and the meatballs was average.
Zen
Beautiful atmosphere. Very clean. Food was great, drinks were amazing. Goat fell off the bone, calamari was the right size and crispiness. My pasta was a bit salty but still good. And the meatballs were amazing, mussels came in an amazing sauce.
… moreBobby Bautista
We visited Porto Leggero on a Sunday and found the place to be quiet, which was perfectly fine with us — it made for a relaxing dining experience.
We started with the calamari, which was perfectly cooked — light, tender, and flavorful. For our entrées, I had the salmon and my wife went with the halibut. Both dishes were excellent — fresh, well-seasoned, and beautifully presented.
The service was also great — very attentive without being intrusive, and everything moved at a comfortable pace. Overall, a wonderful experience and we’d definitely come back again.
… moreWe started with the calamari, which was perfectly cooked — light, tender, and flavorful. For our entrées, I had the salmon and my wife went with the halibut. Both dishes were excellent — fresh, well-seasoned, and beautifully presented.
The service was also great — very attentive without being intrusive, and everything moved at a comfortable pace. Overall, a wonderful experience and we’d definitely come back again.
Elena Sartison
An unforgettable Italian dining experience. The food was beyond amazing — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere felt elegant yet cozy. Every detail, from the cocktails to the food, was perfect. Can’t wait to come back!
… moreEmmy Lilly
This restaurant is beautiful,the decor the staff was top tier,very romantic,I will be going back in the future
… moreGerardo Albornoz
Situated in the heart of Jersey City’s business district, this restaurant offers a sophisticated, understated atmosphere that serves as a perfect escape from the surrounding hustle and bustle. The decor creates a refined backdrop for their impressive wine list, which features some truly excellent pairings for their menu.
After a long search for quality risotto in the area, I was finally impressed by their version; it was prepared with technical precision—creamy, rich, and perfectly seasoned. However, it is worth noting that while the flavors are undeniably excellent, the plating leans toward a more boutique, fine-dining style. The portions aren’t particularly large or intended for family-style sharing, so if you are coming in with a hearty appetite, I would definitely suggest ordering your own individual appetizer and entree to fully enjoy the experience.
… moreAfter a long search for quality risotto in the area, I was finally impressed by their version; it was prepared with technical precision—creamy, rich, and perfectly seasoned. However, it is worth noting that while the flavors are undeniably excellent, the plating leans toward a more boutique, fine-dining style. The portions aren’t particularly large or intended for family-style sharing, so if you are coming in with a hearty appetite, I would definitely suggest ordering your own individual appetizer and entree to fully enjoy the experience.
Requel Avena
I had mixed feelings about my visit to Porte Leggero.
The food was honestly the highlight. The calamari, seafood Alfredo, and veal tortellini were amazing — but they were all specials and not part of the regular menu, which was a little disappointing because they were truly the best items we had. The meatballs were just okay and not really something I would recommend.
When we first arrived around 6 PM, the doors were locked and the restaurant appeared closed. A few minutes later someone opened the door, but the restaurant was completely empty. We asked to sit at either a booth or the bar and were denied, which was confusing since there were no other guests at the time. Only two other parties came in during our entire visit, so the seating restriction felt unnecessary.
The cocktails were also underwhelming. I did not complain because our server appeared to also be the bartender, but they were not very good.
Service was not bad, but it was also not what I would expect considering how empty the restaurant was. The atmosphere was also very strange — it was extremely dark inside. I had to search for light switches just to find the bathroom, and once inside, I had to feel around again to turn the lights on.
Lastly, there was automatic gratuity added for a party of two. While I did not mind paying it, the overall service did not really justify it.
If you are looking for somewhere very quiet and intimate, this may be a good place. However, if you are looking for a nice vibe and lively atmosphere, I would not recommend it.
Overall, there were some bright spots with the food, but the service, atmosphere, and overall experience made the visit feel uncomfortable and inconsistent.
… moreThe food was honestly the highlight. The calamari, seafood Alfredo, and veal tortellini were amazing — but they were all specials and not part of the regular menu, which was a little disappointing because they were truly the best items we had. The meatballs were just okay and not really something I would recommend.
When we first arrived around 6 PM, the doors were locked and the restaurant appeared closed. A few minutes later someone opened the door, but the restaurant was completely empty. We asked to sit at either a booth or the bar and were denied, which was confusing since there were no other guests at the time. Only two other parties came in during our entire visit, so the seating restriction felt unnecessary.
The cocktails were also underwhelming. I did not complain because our server appeared to also be the bartender, but they were not very good.
Service was not bad, but it was also not what I would expect considering how empty the restaurant was. The atmosphere was also very strange — it was extremely dark inside. I had to search for light switches just to find the bathroom, and once inside, I had to feel around again to turn the lights on.
Lastly, there was automatic gratuity added for a party of two. While I did not mind paying it, the overall service did not really justify it.
If you are looking for somewhere very quiet and intimate, this may be a good place. However, if you are looking for a nice vibe and lively atmosphere, I would not recommend it.
Overall, there were some bright spots with the food, but the service, atmosphere, and overall experience made the visit feel uncomfortable and inconsistent.
JC Jess
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).
… moreThe 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).
Vikram R
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.
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