Portale Restaurant

Portale Restaurant Portale Restaurant is an Italian restaurant in New York City, where Chef Alfred Portale showcases his heritage and passion for the cuisine of Italy. The menu features seasonally inspired dishes that evoke a sense of modern Italian flair, with vibrant flavors and beautiful presentations. With a warm and inviting atmosphere designed by INC Architecture & Design, Portale is the perfect spot for any occasion.

Recent social media posts

08/16/2026

Market haul, lunch edition. See what Chef Alfred & Victoria are bringing back to Portale Restaurant for lunch! 👀🌱🍓🫛

08/11/2026

POV: Lunch/Brunch at Portale ✨🫶 Walk-ins welcome!

Lunch: Wednesday - Friday | 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Brunch: Saturday + Sunday | 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

08/03/2026

You've met the Chef. Now meet the Dad! Conversations with Alfred & Victoria: Get to know the father-daughter team behind Portale Restaurant.
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07/22/2026

Linguini alla Vongole — The view before the first bite 👀✨ Made in-house with manila clams, pepperoncini, and confit garlic. Served exclusively during Lunch and Brunch.

07/17/2026

The Cinnamon Bun: Fight over the last bite 🤤, OR stay friends and order two ✨🤎. Available exclusively during Brunch on Saturdays & Sundays at Portale.

Brunch is served from 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, and the cinnamon bun is served warm with olive oil icing.

07/13/2026

Order up! 🐟✨The best first bite is light and bright. Get yours during lunch, brunch, and dinner at Portale.

Crudo di Platessa - fluke, mango, avocado purée, serrano pepper, red onion, cilantro

Linguine Vongole – Fresh from the sea. Straight to your table. Available on our   and   menu. Wednesday - Friday from 11...
06/29/2026

Linguine Vongole – Fresh from the sea. Straight to your table. Available on our and menu.

Wednesday - Friday from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Saturday + Sunday from 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Summer starts with a Seafood Salad. ☀️🌊 Catch the Frutti di Mare on our Brunch and Dinner menus.
06/15/2026

Summer starts with a Seafood Salad. ☀️🌊 Catch the Frutti di Mare on our Brunch and Dinner menus.

Summer Plans: pasta first, everything else second. ☀️🍝Lumache with bolognese bianco, black truffle, and parmigiano. ⭐️  ...
06/11/2026

Summer Plans: pasta first, everything else second. ☀️🍝

Lumache with bolognese bianco, black truffle, and parmigiano.

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Lumache with bolognese bianco, black truffle, and parmigiano 🤯
06/01/2026

Lumache with bolognese bianco, black truffle, and parmigiano 🤯

Address

126 W 18th Street
New York, NY
10011

To get to the Italian restaurant on W 18th street in New York, you can take public transportation by taking the subway and getting off at the 14th Street station. From there, walk three blocks north towards W 18th Street.

If you're driving, take the West Side Highway and get off at 14th street. Drive towards W 18th street and find a parking spot either on the street or in a nearby parking garage.

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 5pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 5pm - 9:30pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 8:30pm

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What people say

Italian restaurants are known for their delicious and authentic cuisine that is loved by people all over the world. Portale Restaurant, located on W 18th Street in New York, is one such Italian restaurant that has managed to capture the essence of Italian cuisine and culture.

Led by Chef Alfred Portale, who brings his heritage and passion for Italian cuisine to the table, Portale Restaurant offers a menu that explores the many regions of Italy. The restaurant takes inspiration from the country's seasonally driven approach to cooking, ensuring that every dish is made with fresh and high-quality ingredients.

What sets Portale Restaurant apart from other Italian restaurants is its mission to be thoughtful with everything they do without being too fussy. The aim is to delight guests through vibrant flavors and beautiful presentations. This attention to detail can be seen not only in the food but also in the restaurant's design.

Designed by INC Architecture & Design, Portale Restaurant has a warm, inviting, and approachable atmosphere that appeals to a multi-generational audience. The combination of raw materials like limed white washed reclaimed timber, bleached white oak, painted white raw brick, brass, black lacquer, teal leather, mohair calacatta arabescato marble and burled walnut give the space a sleek metropolitan feel with homespun comfort.

Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a casual lunch with friends or family, Portale Restaurant offers a comfortable and stylish venue that can be enjoyed on all occasions. So why not find your excuse to join them today?