Porta Via Ristorante e Bar

Dont be put off by the looks of the building, awesome food and great service is waiting for you inside! Micheal took care of us and he is well worth asking for his section. We were seated by the kitchen and honestly, you could call this table and the one next to it a chef's table. It was great watching pizzas being made and everything expedited. Great way to see what you would want to order. The staff busted their behinds and were hustling. Hard to find that these days. The food was so awesome. Very flavorful, I love when a restaurant seasons everything the way it should be! No complaints here. We will be back again. My wife said she wanted to find a real Italian restaurant.....this was a guess if it would be good. It was way better than good!

I highly recommend this restaurant. The atmosphere was comfy yet slightly sophisticated. The dim lighting and piano music made for a wonderful ambiance. Our server, Ethan, was very professional and knowledgeable. We received our food in great timing, and the quality was superb. I enjoyed the four cheese gnocchi with walnuts, very creative!
I implore that you save room for dessert. The dark chocolate gelato was phenomenal.
I was shocked by how reasonable the pricing was for our meal, considering the quality and how “high end” the restaurant felt.
I hope you give this place a try and enjoy it as much as I did!

This is me and my wife’s new spot. Perfect for a low key date night. Easy to get a table and the food and service are excellent. The muscles are great and the pizza is best in town. Great wine list. Great espresso and desserts.

The food and atmosphere are always top notch. The staff are beyond friendly and won't mind chatting with you if it isn't super busy! We're always taken care of when we come in. It's an awesome place!

My daughter and I stopped in for a late lunch today and were pleasantly surprised. The exterior of the building gives no indication of the wonderful food served inside.

We were greeted immediately upon entering and brought to our table. The live piano music was a nice touch and added to the atmosphere. It was shortly after 1 and we inquired about Sunday brunch, but alas, it was not available.

Our server was polite, friendly, knowledgeable and made excellent recommendations - you could tell by the look in his eye that his recommendations weren't rote but rather things he enjoyed eating. He also asked about dietary preferences or requirements. Well done.

After careful consideration we ordered the Crepes Florentine and a margherita pizza. Again, we were asked how we would like the pizza cooked, that was a first and well worth it.

The wait for the food was a bit long, but not interminable and knowing that every item was prepared from scratch, it was worth it. While waiting, we were able to enjoy some delicious bread and an olive oil dipping sauce.

Portions were large, food was excellent. We had hoped to have some gelato for dessert but were full before we finished our meals. There's always next time.

What a cute spot tucked away in West Nashville! The strawberry bellini was delicious. We ordered the pesto crepes, shrimp scampi and a salad and it was all wonderful.

Dining here is always a treat. We love to celebrate special occasions at Porta Via. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and inviting and the food is consistently delicious. The owner is welcoming and hospitable, and the servers are friendly and attentive. Both Mikey and his wife always greet us with a warm welcome and know what our go-to dishes are without us having to tell them. 😊

We absolutely love the Pizza Margherita, the Crepes Florentine, and the velvety dark chocolate Gelato for dessert. We've been dining at Porta Via for over five years, and it is definitely one of our favorite dining experiences. I highly recommend Porta Via to anyone looking for certified pizza Napolitana. It's absolutely the best! 🍕

Wow. Absolutely blown away by how unassuming this restaurant looks from the outside, and coming in and eating food created by a chef who truly cares about perfecting his dishes, having drinks made a bartender who is skilled at his craft, and having a server who is attentive and kind and goes the extra mile. I highly, highly recommend this place for anybody looking for authentic Italian food created by a chef who knows what he is doing. The price of the food and drinks were very reasonable, and the dessert is just the icing on top (try the tiramisu, you won't regret it). I have to say this is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Nashville, and you will not be disappointed by whatever you order here. The service, food, and drinks are all on point here.

Brandon did a terrific job from the greeting at the door to the check presentation.
Food was well prepared and the portions generous.

Bruschetta appetizer, Chicken Piccata and Chicken Parmesan were delicious! We will be back.

We've been going here for many years, but hadn't been in a pretty good long while (covid and stuff). Went Saturday night and everything was awesome. Seated quickly, service (Kirsten B it says on the receipt) was great. It just seemed like it was a well oiled machine. I was surprised considering how that is not very often the case here in Nashville anymore. Food was excellent, service was excellent. In and out in about an hour on a Saturday night. Thanks! Keep up the good work!

The customer service was top tier. We had bread and drinks immediately when we sat down, the waiter was very helpful and extremely quick to refill our drinks, and the food came out quickly. We both got the Margherita pizza DOC which was maybe the best in town. Will definitely be going back!!!!

I really dig the underground look to it on the outside. Its a much different world inside. The food is amazing. I had the Fettucine Pesto and it's amazing! Their homemade Gelato is incredible! But, don't go if you're on a budget!

We had dinner on a Sunday. Unfortunately, the restaurant was understaffed that night. We were told the wait would be 20-25 minutes. It was a little longer, but we sat at the bar, had a drink, and waited. The staff was genuinely concerned with the length of our wait and expressed their concern and thanked us for waiting. When we received our food, it was decided that it was well worth the wait. Our dishes tasted fresh and like they were prepared with care - not frozen or pre-made. 10/10 we will be returning.

I had pizzas, but nothing like this!
What an awesome place, service is great.

The bartender Brandon was wonderful and the food was delicious. I will definitely be back!

My wife and I love coming here! The mussels are incredible and the service is always very attentive and polite.

Great food. Probably the best Fettuccine Alfredo I've had. I always order mine with about half the sauce they would usually use. Both Greco and Mista salads are great and the balsamic vinaigrette dressing is my favorite. Had Lemon gelato for dessert--light flavor, excellent to go with heavy entree but they have in about 8-10 different flavors each night. Small restaurant, good parking, and usually no wait on week nights.

Service was friendly and the food was outstanding. Pizza is especially amazing.

What a fantastic hidden gem tucked away in west Nashville. I absolutely love Italian food and in a city full of hot chicken and bar food- Porta Via is a life saver. Brunch is phenomenal, and so are all dishes. The small humble restaurant has amazing service and great food! Highly recommend! Not to mention the homemade gelato is amazing as well! This spot is fantastic for a homey, Italian, be yourself and relax dining experience!