Welcome to Portosole
At Portosole, an enchanting Italian dining experience awaits you in the heart of Coral Gables. Our story is rooted in a passion for authentic Italian cuisine, combining traditional recipes with fresh, local ingredients. We pride ourselves on offering a diverse menu featuring delightful dishes such as Ravioli di Magro and Casarecce al Pesto, alongside exquisite seafood like Grilled Salmon and Mediterranean Branzino. Our elegant, dressy atmosphere is perfect for groups and celebrations, with options for outdoor seating and private dining. At Portosole, every meal is a celebration of culinary artistry and a heartfelt invitation to savor life’s moments.
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2530 Ponce De Leon Blvd Coral Gables, FL 33134 United States Hotline: (786) 359-4275
If you find yourself in Coral Gables, Florida, prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable experience at Portosole, a charming Italian gem nestled at 2530 Ponce De Leon Blvd. This restaurant captures the essence of Italy with its vibrant atmosphere and sophisticated menu, offering a delightful blend of modern interpretation and traditional recipes.
Portosole stands out in several ways:
- Reservations and Amenities: The restaurant takes reservations, making it an ideal choice for your next celebration. With options for delivery and takeout, you can enjoy authentic Italian flavors at home. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and it welcomes patrons with dogs, ensuring a delightful experience for everyone.
- Dining Experience: The ambiance here strikes the perfect balance between classy and inviting, with both indoor and covered outdoor seating options. The moderate noise level and dressy atmosphere make it suitable for groups, intimate dinners, or special occasions. Plus, keep an eye out for their happy hour specials!
- Payment Flexibility: At Portosole, you can choose from various payment methods, including credit cards, Android Pay, Apple Pay, and even cryptocurrency, showcasing their commitment to modern dining needs.
Now, let’s dive into the food. Appetizers like the Insalata Caprese con Mozzarella di Bufala present a fresh medley of buffalo mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil, all for just $14. For those seeking something heartier, the Polipo Alla Genovese—octopus tenderly paired with puree and basil—entices both with its presentation and flavor profile.
The Primi courses are a standout, with options such as Ravioli di Magro con Burro e Salvia totaling $18, offering a heavenly mix of spinach and cheese enveloped in delicate pasta, drizzled with sage-infused butter. Another must-try is the Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe for $21 that elevates simple but flavorful ingredients to new heights.
Fish lovers will delight in the Pesce offerings, particularly the Filetto di Branzino Mediterraneo con asparagi at $28; its tender texture pairs beautifully with sweet asparagus, creating a dish that's as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye.
Portosole doesn’t just serve food; it offers an experience that tantalizes every sense. The careful selection of fresh ingredients, attention to presentation, and the warm hospitality from the staff create an inviting ambiance that is hard to forget.
Overall, if you’re looking for a slice of Italy right here in Coral Gables, Portosole is the place to go. Treat yourself to their mouthwatering dishes, enjoy the cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere, and leave with a craving to return. Bon appétit!
Always a bit nervous to eat out on Valentine's Day, but the four of us had a reservation at Portosole. We arrived smack on time, and charming hosts took us right to our table. None of this "please wait at the bar for a little while" nonsense. Portosole did Valentine's day the way a glamorous but sophisticated restaurand should do it. Soft candles all around, some "floating" candles on the bar, rose petals on the crips, white tableclothes, a rose for each lady, and the usual professional and impeccable service. It's one of the few restaurants where much of the food is prepared tableside, and it adds to the ambiance. Thanks to Ivan who keeps things humming, and has an eye for aesthetics and is guest-sensitive. A grown up night in a grown up restaurant. Bruce Rubin
Food servie everything was excellent. However the prices are way to high! Parking is difficult however the do have valet for $15.
Annual Art Basel trip - enjoy the wonderful Italian food in Miami. Portosole never fails, wonderful food and service
Portosole is outstanding upscale Italian restaurant in Coral Gables, with a large dining room and excellent service, and a nice varied menu. Four of us shared the crispy light calamari and the superb eggplant parmigiana - it may be one of the best eggplant dishes I have had in a long time. I asked our server what cheeses were in it because it had such a unique and wonderful taste, but he said only mozzarella and Parmesan. We all had pasta - all homemade and delicious - pasta with pesto, paste with clams, pasta with zucchini and meat-filled raviolis. And for dessert we split a creamy lemon tart and a sinfully good pistachio cake served with pistachio ice cream. If you like Italian food, Portosole should be on your list. A wonderful dinner.
It's not often in Miami that you become entranced with service at a restaurant, but that is exactly what happened at Portosole last night. I have been hearing and reading for years that this spot was one of the best Italian spots in the Gables but I had never made my way there. Last night I made a reservation for my dad and I and then proceeded to have one of the most fabulous meals I've had in a while. Located in the Gables on Ponce right off the Mile, Portosole is an authentic, fine-dining Italian restaurant. I'm talking white tablecloths that they steam after each reservation (saw them do this), bread service, wonderful menu explanations and frequent (yet not annoying) visits from who seems to be the maître d', Ivan. My dad ordered a dirty martini which looked excellent and I stuck with bubbly water. The offer bread service as well as a plate of charcuterie and olives to start. A+ We opted to split the baby artichoke salad to start which came with parm crisps and was refreshing, lemony and delightful. Then for dinner I ordered the Linguine alla vongole (clams). I saw you could add bottarga which is one of my favorite flavors and rarely on menus in Miami. If you haven't tried it, it's known as "golden caviar" because it is a way that preserve fish eggs to create salt-cured, air-dried roe from what I believe is mullet fish. Whatever fish it comes from, it adds a decadent salty flavor which I love. We also split the filet di branzino. The dinner came served tableside and they split both the fish and pasta dish into two separate plates for us. We finished the night with Tiramisu and Ivan brought us complimentary shots of Cremoncello. The food was so great that it will definitely have us coming back, but the service is what really impressed me. It had the heart of those old school places where everyone wants to know your name, your order and make you feel at home, but with the decor and service of a fine dining establishment. However nice the service was, it is not a place that is stuffy. The dining room was full of people you can tell come often, and the vibe is great. It is most definitely a good spot for dinner with the parentals, but a vibe for a nice date night or business dinner too. I wouldn't say that this is an inexpensive restaurant, but I also wouldn't say it is overpriced either. Entrees run from the $30-50, but are easily shareable. Unfortunately it has been my experience in Miami that sometimes restaurants like this can have an attitude if you don't order that many things or an entree per person so I was admittedly worried about my dad and I splitting three things and how they would react, but they treated us super well and it was a wonderful evening. Really enjoyed my experience here and cannot wait to return. The full bar is beautiful, so I definitely want to try and have a meal there in the future with a cocktail. Molto bene, Portosole!
Amazing food and service very recommended ! One of the best filet mignons I've had , very tender and juicy the mash potatoes were very good and natural , burrata was fresh we had chocolate gelato as well and it was so yummy ! Will be back soon Husband had pasta and it was fresh and al dente ,