Porto Leggero Ristorante, Jersey City, NJ:
A Restaurant Review
Porto Leggero Ristorante is a Jersey City Italian Restaurant With "Old World" Elegance Serving Popular Red Sauce, Traditional Dishes.
Porto Leggero Ristorante
Harborside Financial Plaza V
Jersey City
201-434-3200
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Porto Leggero: Restaurant Highlights
Fare: Italian
Price: Expensive
Food Quality: Very Good; The Menu(s) feature many traditional red sauce dishe that are delicately prepared as to not overpower and mask the fresh ingredients..
Service: Friendly, attentive
Ambiance/Decor: Old World, elegant. with a NYC vibe; High ceilings, wooden arches, an exposed brick wall, an "aged" mirror wall, drapery from floor to ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and soft lighting.
Overall Rating: 3 Stars
Note: Four star Rating System from 1/2 Star = Poor to Four stars = Best in Class
Noise Level: Low- Moderate
Dress: Casual
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy who enjoy "Old World" style, elegant Italian dining. Popular for business power lunches, special occasions and a romantic dining experience.
Not Recommended For: Budget conscious diners who enjoy less pricey, casual food without fine dining amenities
Recommended dishes: When available, The Agnello Arosto, slow roasted lamb bank with natural juices over saffron risotte; The Agnolotti di Porcini with porcini filled ravioli in a white and black truffle cream sauce; and The Branzino al Porto, a filet of striped bass with a potato crust in a port and sherry vinegar reduction
Liquor: Full bar service. Good selection of international wines
Restaurant Review
Porto Leggero, located near the waterfront in the business center, is one of the top fine dining Italian restaurants restaurants in Jersey City.
This is elegant, "Old World" style Italian dining at it's best. Porto Leggero is a popular power scene for corporate businessmen, celebrating special occasions, and for an impressive romantic dining experience.
The interior is elegant with high ceilings, wooden arches, an exposed brick wall, an "aged" mirror wall, drapery from floor to ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and soft lighting.
The service is professional and the maitre d' is well schooled in the European style of pleasing customers.
Porto Leggero offers two well executed menus, "Traditional" and "Signature." Both menus serve similar items, the difference being they are prepared with slight variations of style and ingredients. While there are many red sauce dishes, the red sauces are delicately prepared as to not overpower and mask the fresh ingredients..
For an intimate, romantic dining experience with quiet conversation, when making a reservation, make your request known that you prefer a table away from a large group.
The wine selection is excellent and the staff is knowledgeable and can help you choose from the many selections of American reds, Italian whites, and Italian Tuscans.
During the summer months there is outdoor dining.
(updated: March, 2020)
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