Porto Leggero Ristorante, Jersey City, NJ:
A Restaurant Review

Port 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, NJ

Porto Leggero: Restaurant Highlights

Fare: Italian

Price: Expensive

Food Quality: Very Good; The Menu is well-executed and features many traditional red sauce dishes that are delicately prepared so as not to overpower and mask the fresh ingredients

Service: Professional, attentive

Ambiance/Decor: Where "Old World" ambiance and tradition meet contemporary,

Overall Rating: 2 1/2 Stars

Note: Four star Rating System from 1/2 Star = Poor to Four stars = Best in Class

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

Porto Leggero, located near the waterfront in the business center, is one of the top fine-dining Italian restaurants in Jersey City.

This is one of several Chef-entrepreneur Michael Cetrulo's New Jersey Restaurants

Porto Leggero is where "Old World" ambiance and tradition meet contemporary,. It's a popular power scene for corporate businessmen during the weekdays, for 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 ceiling, 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 a well-executed menu prepared with fresh ingredients.

While there are many red sauce dishes, the red sauces are delicately prepared as not to 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, 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.

Porto Leggero is open for lunch and dinner Monday-Friday and for dinner on Saturday & Sunday.

(updated: August 2024)

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