Porsena

What a lovely restaurant. We had our mini college reunion and the hosts were so kind and attentive. The food was really really delicious. We were visiting from Paris and it was as good if not better than our favorite place in Paris. Well done Porsena

Nice place for a quiet dinner on weeknights. No hard liquor at dinner. We enjoyed the pork loin, and vegetables. Sensible use of spices, no excessive salt. Enjoy your visit.

Moved our reservation from a dining table to high top before we arrived, our table wasn’t ready when we showed up, and a huge party congregated by the door for a while disrupting our meal but the food was completely worth it. Some of the best homemade pasta I’ve had in a while and the peach salad appetizer was really delicious.

I came here for dinner with my fiance as an engagement gift. I can say that EVERYTHING from the moment I walked in to the second I left was simply divine. We started off with some sparkling wine at the bar while our table was being prepped. The staff was very attentive and friendly. This place is pricey, but I would come back for a special occasion.

Nice fresh pasta, but on the pricey side and the spicey lamb pasta wasn't very spicey and not very flavorful

The food was exquisite and the service amazing ! You have to try it!!!

Went here for a small private dinner on Saturday. Service was extremely attentive and the food was delicious. Can't wait to make a rez for myself soon. Really great space for a private dinner event.

Outstanding Italian food and great staff all around. I love the spicy lamb.

This place is awesome! The spicy lamb pasta is definitely where it's at but you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Yes, it is pricey, hence the 4 stars vs 5 but it's just about the best plate of pasta you can get. On a weekday night you can usually get in without a reservation - get ready to leave happy! If you want fresh, homemade pasta, come here.

Good food but service was so so. Despite having a reservation we had to wait 30 minutes. They also gave me dirty cutlery twice.

Oh my goodness. Spot on wine. Amazing food. Smart servers!

Porsena feels like home. The staff is super friendly, the food and wine are excellent, and you can even sometimes walk in without a reservation and get seated in a reasonable amount of time. It’s an east village gem. While the menu changes from time to time, there are a few mainstays. The Anelloni pasta and escarole salad might be the best pasta/salad combo in all of New York Italian food. The high praise is well deserved.

First rate Italian food.

We ordered two dishes and everything looks ok except these two. Both of us had a stomachache afterwards. But the lemonade was good. Good place to have a soft drink........-_-

Frozen shrimp? And what happened to your “wild boar” ragu?! It’s definitely beef now. Times must be tough at Porsena. Or is it just laziness? Not sure but either way this is not the Porsena we knew and loved... 😔