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: nut-free, high-protein, gluten-free, high-fiber, volumetrics
Currently open
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: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Porta Salad - $10.5: Cheddar and mozzarella cheese, salami, ham, garbanzo beans, choice of seven dressings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Lasagna - $15.95: Fresh pasta, Italian-seasoned beef, homemade Tomato Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Pizza
- Specialty Pizza - $14: Choose from 11 specialty pizzas or create your own Dietary tags: Nut-Free
Beverages
- Wiscosmo - $9: Door County Distillery Cherry Brandy, Clockwork Orange liqueur, cranberry and lime juice
- Cool Mule - $9: Prairie Organic Cucumber Vodka, St. Elder Elderflower liqueur, ginger beer
- Side Car - $10: Korbel Brandy, orange liqueur, Limoncello
- Robert Palmer - $11: Very dry Tanqueray martini
- 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
- Nutty Nail - $11: Russo Nocino walnut liqueur, Dewars White Label