La Porta — Restaurant in Town of Huntington

La Porta recently opened in the heart of Northport Village, and it’s already become one of my favorite spots. The space itself is beautifully designed with a sleek, modern aesthetic and cozy touches that make it feel welcoming. You can tell a lot of thought went into creating the perfect ambiance.

From the get-go, the service was outstanding. The staff was super friendly and went above and beyond to accommodate us – from adjusting drinks to our preferences to checking in throughout the meal to make sure we were happy. It’s rare to feel so genuinely taken care of.

We started with the giant mozzarella sticks and calamari for appetizers – both were crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The mozzarella sticks were gooey in the best way possible, and the calamari was tender and fresh. It was a great start that really set the tone for the rest of the meal.

Drinks were also a highlight. Even though I wasn’t drinking alcohol, the bartender was happy to create some refreshing and delicious mocktails just for me. I really appreciated the extra effort to make sure I had a great experience.

For my entrée, I had the spinach and artichoke pizza – hands down the star of the night. It was made in a brick oven straight from Italy, and you could really taste the difference. The crust was perfectly charred and crispy, while the toppings were creamy and savory. Absolute perfection!

We also tried the housemade gnocchi, which was light and pillowy, with a delicious sauce that really tied it together. The eggplant parm was another hit – crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor.

Of course, we couldn’t skip dessert. The tiramisu was probably the best I’ve had in ages – so creamy, rich, and balanced with just the right hint of espresso. The tartufo was a fun treat, and to top it off, I had a cappuccino that was also imported straight from Italy. You can really taste the authenticity in every bite and sip.

Overall, La Porta checks every box: amazing food, warm and attentive service, and a gorgeous atmosphere that makes you want to stay all night. I can’t wait to go back and try even more...

I’m sorry to post such a negative review but it is what it is. The food was decent to good (but not great) so there is hope. It was the service which was …well hard to comment on service when there was none. Multiple young waiters were standing around starting at their phones, hanging out and talking to each other and ignoring the customers—most importantly us. I had to track someone down for everything we wanted: Parmesan cheese, soda refill, to go box, the check, picking up the check when I wanted to pay. It was as if I was interrupting their hang out sesh. There were large plates at our place setting when we arrived. When they brought over our food on other plates, they just left the EIGHT large empty plates on our table, taking up all of this room. We pushed them out of the way but one would think you may want to remove them if they are not in use. EIGHT LARGE EMPTYL PLATES at our table. The one person who was working hard was an older woman who was the hostess, cleaning up, doing take out orders. Give her a raise, hire some attentive waitstaff, and can these lazy reluctant participants in your restaurant.

Lastly on the food, two of us ordered calzones which came out literally ten minutes after the other peoples’ food. So I guess they take longer but maybe something...

Be Cautious When Paying! My recent experience at La Porta left a sour taste, not because of the food itself, but due to a troubling incident with their staff. I ordered a margarita pizza to go, which was priced at $19.55. When I went to pay, I handed the hostess a $50 bill. To my surprise, she returned only $0.45 in change, claiming I had given her a $20 bill. This was incredibly frustrating, as I distinctly remember handing her a $50. She took the money over to the bartender, and upon returning, adamantly denied receiving the larger denomination. Both the hostess and the bartender seemed to be in cahoots, and I left feeling ripped off and frankly, quite angry. As for the pizza, it was just okay. Nothing remarkable, certainly not good enough to outweigh the feeling of being scammed. My strong advice to anyone visiting La Porta is to be extremely careful when paying, especially with cash. Double-check your change and consider paying with exact change or a credit card to avoid any similar issues. It's a shame that a simple take-out order turned into such a negative experience due to...