Porto Leggero

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.

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.

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 am highly disappointed. We ordered take out and literally thought we had the wrong order. I received 5 pieces of very oily ravioli. It was supposed to be stuffed but there was nothing inside. Needless to say we had to order food from somewhere else. I do not recommend.

The staff and owner were extremely attentive making sure everything was perfect each step of the way for my friends birthday!! The decorations and relaxed ambiance was perfect to have intimidate conversations, my friends and I loved each second being there as well as the food and drinks

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!

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!

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).

After cocktails at the Rooftop, we arrived a little early for dinner but Elliot sat us immediately at a nice quiet corner table. We were promptly greeted by our server, Gabriel. As it was one of my wife's birthday celebrations (there were several that weekend), I ordered some Veuve rosé bubbles to enjoy while we perused the dinner menu. The wine list is decent with some good values. Pace was perfect. No rush. Attentive when needed but we had a leisurely time of banter on the menu and bubbles. The busing staff promply brought us warm fresh assortment of breads and some oil. They also were very attentive re: refilling water glasses and clearing plates. Menu is typical upscale Italian with plenty of fish and pasta options. We decided on mussels and the scallops for appetizers , halibut(2), the duck special and a pasta special (crab over liguini) for entrees. We enjoyed a Gavi di Gavi with our entrees and the birthday girl had some brunello with her duck. All the entrees were on the mark. Larger portions of the appetizers would have been nice, but they too were on the mark. After our dinner plates were cleared, Gabriel brought a full plate of desserts. I had a double expresso. Dessert and expresso were complimentary. Nice! Enjoyable birthday celebration with my girls. Great atmosphere. Great service. Perfect pace. Excellent food. We would definitely return. Place was busy but not packed on a Saturday night. I would still recommend reservations. I will post more photos later.

I've never been to a restaurant and seen politics on the bar screens...Trump was being televised and not by customer request no one was at the bar when I arrived. We ordered a few dishes for dinner. My order consisted of the meatballs and the sausage rigatoni. I've had more flavorful meatballs, but I did like that they served bread with theirs here. The server recommended the sausage rigatoni; I wasn't impressed. I think Luna & Bucca di suit my tastebuds best so far. Service was good, love the teal color palette, and it's located in a convenient, pretty, relaxing area. Rating based on if I liked the food enough to return or take a visitor.

Great restaurant for a business dinner! With holiday tunes playing at a reasonable volume, you can have conversations without having to shout across the table. It was beautifully decorated and the lighting was perfect. Now the food... It was delicious! I had two dishes that were not on the online menu. The cream of mushroom soup which was good and the duck breast in a mushroom sauce with mashed potatoes and asparagus, which was also very good. The food was served lukewarm. If it was hot, I might have said it was fantastic. Also, it took very long for the dishes to come out. The wait staff was attentive and on top of all if our requests. Overall this is a very nice place, that serves good food, in a pleasant environment, for a reasonable price.

Went two nights in a row, once solo and next with the wife. Sat at the bar both times and service was spot on and food and drink were great. Restaurant atmosphere is subdued and relaxing.

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.

This place is a wonderful dinner or date night spot. I came for dinner party of two. Got there earlier than the reservation and was seated immediately. The staff is beyond friendly and knowledgeable about the food and wine. Everything we ordered was based on a suggestion and it was all perfect. The fried calamari is a great starter with two dipping sauces, they also provide some bread and oil, and two started breads; one with garlic and onions and another dish with bruschetta. Main course of the panko crusted halibut was one of the best halibut dishes I've tasted.

Fantastic meatballs followed by succulent lamb shank and chicken. All the items were expertly prepared and the service was great. Beautiful and relaxing atmosphere.

Slightly on the expensive side, this place has a pretty nice ambience. The food and service are pretty good as well. I'd give it a full 5 stars if it had enough vegetarian options (I find them limited compared to other places).

Really great spot - surprised it took me this long to try! The service was good, everything we had tasted amazing and they even brought out free mini plates with a few items to enjoy along with the appetizers. The lamb special was very large and had a lot of flavor. Some places get really cheap with lamb portions but this was not the case. Highly recommend to anyone in the area and can't wait to go back!

Love this restaurant. Dope ambiance, great service, amazing food. We ordered the Caprese salad appetizer, Pollo Scarpiello and Dentice Rosemarina. Each dish was authentic and flavorful. I'm surprised it took me so long to find out about this place. I will return anytime I'm in Jersey City.

I had my wedding rehearsal dinner at Porto Leggero and it was truly a wonderful experience. The owner, Elliot, was there for us every step of the way with planning the menu to recommending a mingle hour prior to the dinner in their gorgeous sitting room in the front of the restaurant. The food was outstanding, particularly the meatball appetizer which my guests still rave about. We could not recommend this restaurant enough. We will definitely be back for weekend date nights.

First time at Porto Leggero and had a great experience. We were a party of 11 and they were able to comfortably arrange our tables. We had a family-style dinner with our choice of entree and dessert. I have a dairy allergy, and my server really went above and beyond to make sure I was able to eat a few of the dishes. Appetizers: The Portobello Milanese was delicious. I would have never thought this combo would work. I ate at least two pieces. It was a good amount of tangy and tomato-y flavor. Also, the table bread was perfect with the olive and balsamic blend For my pasta dish, they made me a special tomato-based rigatoni. Everyone else got vodka sauce. It was a hefty portion and tasted great. For my main, I got the Short Ribs of Beef, made with olive oil, and substituted the mash with small potatoes. Unfortunately, no dessert for me as it was either tiramisu or cheesecake.

Came here for my birthday dinner September 20 with a large group they did amazing job accomindating Us the server and bartender were amazing and really good food and wine recommendations! All in all great birthday dinner I will be retuning the next time I'm in the area ! Thank you guys so much

Food was very good. Although it wasn't at hot as it should have been. Very attentive i got there a half hour before closing. Didn't feel rushed at all. Tho you don't get as much food the serving were quit small over all i will return. Very nice atmosphere.

So I will have to come back here because after devoting my appetizers, I realized no photos were taken. *face palm* came here with some Friends after a conference at the college across the street and we thought a quick drink and some apps would do us good. We sat at the bar where we were served by a friendly and attentive bartender (I forgot her name but blonde, curly hair with a VW necklace ) . My friend had a fig Moscow mule which she raved about and my virgin mojito was pretty delicious and well mixed too. We had stuffed mushrooms with sausage inside, Buffalo , caprese salad type dish and the meatballs. All hit the spot, and were so mouth watering delectable. The meatballs weren't hot which was a disappointment but the flavors were there and I can imagine if it was hot but I was starving . The place is not too large and more of a railroad style but it's has class and flair. The dim lit dining room screams romance while the bar area oozes coolness

Ben at the Westin recommended this place. We made reservations and it was within walking distance. We were early so we sat at the bar. Stacy the bartender was so welcoming, we decided to stay there for our dinner. The raviolis are made in house, so I had the mushroom ravioli. The flavor was delicious and the amount was just right. We split a cheesecake slice, it was Ricotta cheesecake. I thought it was good, I personally like a lot of lemon in my ricotta cheesecake. We would definitely go back to this restaurant and I highly recommend it. Enjoy!

The food is delicious, flavorful and presented well. The service staff is well-trained, professional and friendly. My issue is the General Manager. I made a harmless joke to which he just stared at me with a blank face. I left it as is but it started off my whole experience there in a negative way. So, the food is very good and enjoyable and the staff is excellent. Just avoid the GM.

We had a reservation for 6 people and came on time although in the smaller group. They made us wait almost 25 minutes before seating until most of the people showed up. Food was OK and service just fine, but this wait time left a sour taste in my mouth.

Excellent food and ambience! The staff was incredibly helpful as well and to top it all off, they validate parking in the garage attached to the building. Will definitely be back!

Very nice ambiance. They have a lengthy bar. It is modern and cozy inside. They have elevated Italian dishes with an extensive wine list. I tried the calamari appetizer and shrimp scampi. It is an additional charge to add pasta to that dish. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal.

Not too shabby, but not a restaurant I would eat at again. We visited Porto Leggero, as it's near where my aunt lives and was on the way to the Newark Airport where I was flying out of. For traditional, upscale Italian food, Porto Leggero is the spot for it in Jersey City. But I wasn't all that jazzed about my entrée. For the four of us, we were able to be seated immediately for lunch on a Monday, soon after it opened. Plus, we were lucky enough to get one of the few street parking spots right outside of the restaurant. Sweet! The restaurant was spacious enough, with white table cloths and dressed up servers. It's on the fancier pants side. For lunch I ended up ordering the bistecca giambotta, which came with fingerling potatoes and roasted veggies. I asked for it to be medium rare, which it was not. It was overcooked, which is a big reason why I'm "meh" about this restaurant because the steak could've been better. However, I will say that despite it being overcooked, it was still tender. The potatoes and roasted veggies were suuuper salty. I did like the spiciness from the roasted peppers though; but really, this dish needed to be lightened up since it was sodium overload and the steak was overcooked. All in all, I didn't have the best luck here, but can see why others may have a better experience. My family enjoyed their meals, and as we were there, the place started to fill. So, it is liked by others. But for me, I just wished I had enjoyed my food much more.

Had lunch here with co-workers on Friday.  The inside was nice and spacious, but could have used some background music to mute out some of the conversations.  There was plenty of room with approximately 5-6 tables occupied. We started off with 3 appetizers: (1) The mussels were the best of the 3...served hot with nicely blanched roma or campari tomatoes atop a spicy sauce along with some toast brushed with olive oil to sop up the delicious gravy; (2) Scallops should never be hidden as it was with ours...drowned in a mixture of white bean, tomato and rosemary broth.  Scallops should be the showcase and placed on top of everything...our scallops were not seared correctly and were rubbery; and (3) The salad could have had fresher greens, zoom in at the bottom of the pic and see the brown lettuce, and could have been presented better.  I get it, it's just a salad, but that's why it should be displayed with style, especially in a nice establishment. Was able to sample everyone's dish: (1) The double cut pork chop was the best out of all!  It was cooked medium and retained all of its nice juices...the hot peppers, mushrooms, and potatoes were a nice accompaniment, but an extra couple of minutes to reduce the white wine sauce on high heat would have made this extra special; (2) The shrimp scampi was simmered just right and all the garlic, lemon, white wine, and fresh herbs enhanced the taste of the dish.  The potatoes, carrots, and green beans were fresh and healthy sides; and (3) The porcini stuffing inside the ravioli was overseasoned, which was compounded by the rich, truffle cream sauce...something needs to be dialed back &/or simplified on this one. The service was good.  I tipped 20%, but had a problem with the waiter taking my payment before we left the table, which indicates distrust.  There's something off with the class or lack thereof here...it was just the one waiter, the other 2 had better etiquette.  2 out of 3 apps and 1 out of 3 main dishes could be improved. Overall, my conclusion is 3 stars.

Pretty good spot - spacious with good service. We made a last minute reservation for a party of 6 on a holiday weekend and they were able to accommodate. We got appetizers to share - pomodoro and buffalo, caesar salad, and clams in a wine sauce; the clams were a standout. For entrees, we went with a variety around the table, but the most notable was the lamb shank. However, the sausage in my penne con salsiccia were weirdly hard and chewy, which was disappointing. For dessert, we got the tiramisu and apple tort to share, and both were hits. The tiramisu was heavy on the espresso, which I very much enjoyed.

Food was not what we were expecting. Service was good. And the vibes was ok. It just seemed like there wasn't really any pride taken in the food.

We had an important client lunch here with C-Suite executives. The lunch which was slow took over 2 and half hours. When we left to return to our cars in the parking lot next door, 6 of us were booted. $100 each to get it removed. We had all paid for 2 hours of parking. $600 to get our cars. Very disturbing. The also include gratuity in the check and don't tell you and there is another line to pay more. Place was empty and now we know why. We will not be returning.

Italian Restaurant in this upscale Hudson yards by Jersey City's Newport centre with beautiful view of the water separating NY just across the water from this accessible location was a nice change of scenery. Came here for lunch in our last day as we conclude our NY trip on President's Day weekend, and having dined in a few spots in NY! Food was excellent though lacking in variety. My order of Agnoloti in cream sauce was good but still pales in comparison to Chicago's Purple Pig take with brown butter, which I prefer a 1000%! Filet option we ordered was overcooked though as was the chicken all looking similar. Most surprising and what saved them a few stars was the really well thick cut of pork chop! It was very tasty, crispy on the outer layer yet very tender inside despite the almost 3-inch thickness of this other white meat. Had good selection of wines and Italian moscatos and ambience definitely was nice. Table in white linen and good silver added class to this place as self-described " upscale Italian ". No nonsense waiter I appreciate and expected in this area reminded me of when I shipped our vehicle overseas via Bayonne NJ guy who processed our vehicle was clearly Italian in that ever so familiar endearing cocky attitude. Just like that guy, our waiter put a smile in my face, considered the ´tude cute! Still, appreciate having a good spot upfront to park our vehicle after leaving NY City on way back to DC, and dropping off my sis for this is her area. She highly recommended this place and I got it, except this visit they ran out of short ribs and another item. 5 stars rating was possible if not for those few hiccups, which were minor!

A nice traditional Italian meal! The steamed mussels and the lamb dish are definitely worth a try. We first came on a weekend for dinner, and it was very crowded. We had made a reservation beforehand, but they were so busy they couldn't seat us on time. We ended up waiting at the bar and just ordered food from there. Service was slow, which was understandable because of the crowd. Two of the three mains we ordered were also sold out, and they didn't tell us until after half the food came. They did give us some desserts, which was nice, and the tiramisu was delicious. We came again during the weekday, and it was not busy. It usually takes a few calls to get a hold of them to make a reservation though.

Dined here this past MLK Jr. day.....top class all around. Food, ambiance, service, excellent. Scallops appetizers fresh....four separate main dishes, all great. Pork chops phenomenal!

Food is good! 3rd time at this restaurant, it's amazing for date nights and large group dinners

I had a great night with my friends. The food was wonderful and the staff were very accommodating to my needs. I will definitely be back to eat on a regular and/or special occasions to try out more on the menu. The atmosphere is very elegant & calming. Love Porto Leggero!

I'm just going to come out and say it, I could live without pasta. It's far and few when a pasta dish impresses me. This pappardelle though, my Mouth is watering thinking about it. The flavors in the vodka sauce combined so well with the noodle. I can say I enjoyed the pappardelle to the last bite. We also split the steak and it was cooked to perfection none of the food lacked any flavor. We went on a Wednesday night and the restaurant was very busy. There's convenient parking in front if you're lucky enough to secure the spot ... i was :)

I was not very pleased with my initial interaction upon arrival. The waiter who attended to me in absence of a host was quick to dismiss me to the bar clearly not interested in serving a single patron. Ironically I find that how a restaurant treats a single diner is often a great indication of their overall service. I ordered water from the waiter who sat me and waited for some time while I observed the host who emerged from the back bring water promptly to a duo of ladies he sat. But it was the bartender who brought my water and came to assist me who turned things around from a service perspective. He was gracious and offered beverages and bread. The bread was warm but not stellar (really dId not seem fresh). My table tipped so easily I had to anchor it with my feet to prevent its contents from ending in my lap. So at this point in the experience I am underwhelmed. The entree I chose was Papparadelle con Vodka and it was very good. For dessert, I ordered the ricotta cheesecake and by itself I found it pretty, but mostly flavorless. The presentation was appealing and the side berries and sauce were very good. In all, I am not sure I would visit this place again, though I plan to frequent the area and love Italian food. Maybe with a group the experience would be better!

Great place for Great Italian Food for a special night.Great service,Great Wines, There Specials r also great .The Staff is great and very knowledgeable.

I knew from the moment I walked in the door that I had picked the right place to have dinner. Everything was simply amazing from the management to the waiter to every aspect of the restaurant. The food was absolutely amazing and we went by the choices that were recommended, this place I give a four star rating if I could give more I would. It is a must to visit and have a delicious meal.

staff and ownership go out of their way to make you feel welcome in this beautiful space. Great cocktail program w quality wines (cakebread , the prisoner, Robert mondavi) to name a few. the portaBella app is amazing. Elliot (owner) is the perfect guy at the door. by the way. plenty of parking.

Porto Leggero is sooo good. Our wait staff was amazing and the food was amazing. We started off with a bottle of barolo and their mozzarella with mixed greens, figs and mandarins segments. Then for our main course i had their pan crusted salmon with asparagus and potatoes, the salmon was good but i definitely needed more flavor from it felt like it was missing something but still very nice and not over cooked. My friend ordered the butternut squash ravioli in a browned butter sage sauce recommended by our lovely waiter Michael. NOW THAT RAVIOLI WAS A HIT! The flavor of the ravioli was pure perfection and the sauce was absolutely complementary. They did a perfect job with that dish. For dessert we had their tiramisu and the apple tart. The desert was so good we savored every single bite. Our bill came out to around $200 which isn't too bad for the type of meal we had including the really great bottle of wine. This restaurant is definitely staying on my good eats list in New Jersey. I ended up going to Italy the next day and left still thinking about those lovely figs with the mozzarella Michael recommended. Thank you so much for the lovely meal.

Amazing place all around our favorite! Food, Atmosphere, Service all a 10 - OUTSTANDING! Highly recommend this beautiful restaurant

Came to Porto Leggero in the early summer months. The service was brisk, the food was tasty, and the I got City vibes. This is definitely an expense account type of place but fits the bill for any fine night out on the town.

Relaxing, beautiful place. Friendly staff. Excellent food! Drinks were perfect!! A regular there recommended the lamb shank. It was outstanding! The meatball appetizer was so yummy. Great place!!

Short menu, small portions, slower service. Went last Saturday for the first time. Place is very nice a great space. I went with two buddy's and maybe they didn't take us seriously or thought we wouldn't tip well so we felt as if we were left on the back burner. The food had great taste but I was still hungry after eating. I think your kinda paying the price because of where you are and not what is provided. I think there are better option in the area!

Great classic Italian restaurant in Jersey City. Consistent with the menu and service.

We walked by this place almost everyday. Finally got to make a reservation! The inside is beautiful. Very classy, large bar area. Staff is super friendly. Food and drinks were good. We had a variety of things as we were a group of 4, we had lamb, chicken scarp, veal, and red snapper as our mains. All delicious. For appetizers we had mushroom caps, tomato and mozzarella salad, and watermelon and feta salad. The services was pretty slow. Drinks were slow. They're definitely short staffed. But overall it was good. We would absolutely go back. Maybe try sitting at the bar.

Great food. Excellent service. Attractive setting. Will definitely return for the portobello mushrooms and the chicken parm.

Wow! I worked across the street from here several years ago and remember Porto Leggero being dark and dim inside... but they've clearly renovated inside and now it's really swank!! The high ceilings really let nice light come in, and the newly updated bar area is really modern. I noticed they have a private room behind the bar for small groups (maybe 15 or so) which would be a good spot. The starter options were delicious; I started with the daily special salad with oranges and buratta. Yum. For the main course, the parmesan crusted halibut did not disappoint. The coworkers I was with all tried difference pastas, and I can safely say that we all cleared our plates. I didn't get a chance to look at the wine line, but the two bottles we tried were lovely. 4 stars only because it was quite warm in there, and the wait staff was a tad bit overbearing.

First time eating here and the pictures is what brought us in. We ordered meatballs to start, pretty underwhelming and came out kind of cold. I ordered the butternut squash pasta and my girlfriend got a meat tortellini both of which were average at best. Service was good. Food was bland.

Came here for a special dinner on a weekday night. I thought the food was not very good. Some stuff was better than others (like the parpadelle was better than the spaghetti). Nothing I'd come back for, but fine for the occasion. The interior is very cute so it was a good atmosphere for celebrating a fancy occasion. Note, it doesn't seem like they do anything special for special occasions as we were celebrating a special occasion and let them know about it but they didn't bring out anything to celebrate. Not a huge deal at all, but wanted to mention. The service, however, was the worst part. It was very very slow especially considering it was a weekday and we did not have our server check in on us. We were disappointed with how incredibly slow it was and we didn't order dessert because we figured by the time it came it would be another 20 minutes. Overall, i won't return:

Made reservations for a weekday around 5:30 pm the day of. When we arrived, every table was in use outside so I'd recommend a reservation even on a weekday. They give you bread with olive oil and balsamic to start. We ordered the burrata salad (not in the menu but they will mention it as their special), the agnolotti di porcini (aka the mushroom ravioli), and the agnolotti di zucca (aka the butternut squash ravioli). The burrata salad was incredible. It's served with fresh oranges, figs, arugula, and balsamic. Perfectly balanced and fresh flavor. The 2 raviolis were also incredible. The mushroom one was very savory and delicious and the butternut squash one was lighter and amazingly, not too sweet. We also got creme brûlée for desert, which was good! In terms of wine: they have quite a few options for "by the glass" and we ordered a few different ones, they were all great.

Food was ok, but a little warm. Had the chicken parm as a main, which was very salty. The main issue was the service. Rude servers and not kid friendly. The older man scolded my two toddlers. Will not return as that was unacceptable.

We were in Jersey City hosting a Conference and had the best group dinner experience for 36 people at Porto Leggero. We had a Keynote Speaker and dinner. This was a great space for our event. Elliott (the owner) was wonderful as a host. The staff were very professional and delightful. Delicious food, from the appetizers to the main course to the desserts. We had guests from Italy who raved about the food (that says something). If you have the chance, make sure to enjoy a meal at Porto Leggero.