Lo Porto

Disappointing and overrated italian restaurant. Some of the most basic dishes, like the carbonara, were really bad, though there were a few decent entrees that maybe I would come back for some day. Firstly for appetizers, the bread and salads were good, the oysters were bad quality and needed a lot of lemon to be nice to eat. The calamari were somewhat okay, they had little flavor and a light breading. Perfectly edible but not comparable to good calamari at other restaurants. The entrees were where things got really inconsistent. The carbonara, one of the most basic staples at italian restaurants, was the most egregious dish of the night. The sauce was separating, and the heat in the pan was too high so it had lots of fried egg bits. Looked like something a college student might mak

Went here this past Wednesday for a yearly dinner with friends. Everything was top notch. Emily, our server, was wonderful. She had great menu suggestions, timed our courses perfectly, never made us feel rushed as we caught up after a year of not seeing each other. Bartender and chef welcomed us to move for bar for a night cap glass of wine not, welcoming us to continue to enjoy our night even though they were closing. Food was so amazing. Shrimp fra diavolo had the perfect spice. Veal very tender. Calamari with their marinara was so good. Dirty martinis made to perfect. Truly can’t say enough good things about this visit and establishment!

Emily our server took very good care of us on Valentine's Day, it was quite busy but the wait times were not bad and I got the strip steak and it was delicious, but very pricey for what it was. First round of bread was overdone and she told us we had another on the was no questions asked. And we got a surprise desert for free due to the holiday

Probably the best Italian food that you’ll get in New York State. That includes taking a trek down to New York City, you still won’t find a better place than LoPorto. The atmosphere is old-school, the food is better than spectacular, the people, you feel like you’ve known them forever. If you’ve never been, or you’ve been questioning going, go! You’re welcome.

There are many Italian restaurants in the Capital District and this is the best. From the fried calamari and wonderful oil with basil, garlic, herb and Parmesan cheese for dipping bread started the evening perfectly paired with Pinot noir wine. Then we continue on to veal cutlet Parmesan with a sauce full of flavor. Others in the party had tried a variety of items and enjoyed all. Finish off with expressions and lemon mascarpone cake with berries. Excellent meal and service