Porta Bella – Italian
Stepping into Porta Bella feels like discovery of a storied neighborhood retreat where the comforting aroma of bubbling lasagna and stone-fired pizzas drifts through a warm, inviting atmosphere. Guests linger over the legendary Garibaldi sandwich and crisp salads, pairing hearty Italian-inspired classics with spirited, hand-crafted cocktails like the zesty Wiscosmo or a botanical Negroni. It is a place where timeless flavors meet a vibrant bar culture, creating an enchanting sanctuary perfect for both intimate dinners and lively evening toasts.
425, North Frances Street, Madison https://www.portabellarest.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, plant-based, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, tlc, macrobiotic, lectin-free, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Menu
Signature Dishes
- Garibaldi Sandwich - $12.99: A Madison favorite sandwich Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Porta Salad - $10.5: Cheddar and mozzarella cheese, salami, ham, garbanzo beans, choice of seven dressings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $15.95: Fresh pasta, Italian-seasoned beef, homemade Tomato Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Specialty Pizza - $14: Choose from 11 specialty pizzas or create your own Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Wiscosmo - $9: Door County Distillery Cherry Brandy, Clockwork Orange liqueur, cranberry and lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Cool Mule - $9: Prairie Organic Cucumber Vodka, St. Elder Elderflower liqueur, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Side Car - $10: Korbel Brandy, orange liqueur, Limoncello Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Robert Palmer - $11: Very dry Tanqueray martini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Purple Haze - $10: Tito’s Vodka, Chambord, cream, pineapple juice
- Negroni - $10: Death’s Door Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, orange slice
- Algonquin - $10: Rye whiskey, dry vermouth, pineapple juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Nutty Nail - $11: Russo Nocino walnut liqueur, Dewars White Label Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
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- Ian's Pizza — Italian
- Cento — Italian
- Come Back Inn — Italian
- Salvatore's Tomato Pie's — Italian
- Pizza Brutta — Italian
- Michelangelos Coffee House — Italian
- Eat the Best Pizza — Italian
- Casetta Kitchen & Counter — Italian
- Greenbush Bar — Italian
- Naples 15 — Italian
- D'Vino — Italian
- Palio — Italian
