Porta Romana Restaurant in Spruce Grove

Maybe the best carbonara I ve ever eaten. And the portions are HUGE.

Got a free shot for my 18th birthday ! :)

A Spruce Grove gem. Fresh, handmade pasta, fabulous specials (had a bacon wrapped chicken breast that was stuffed with amazing ingredients), and the wine was excellent. Service was quick and the server was friendly and efficient.

For me if youre looking for a restaurant that is decent and tries to make homemade food this is the place to go in Spruce and stony Ive seen restaurants but this is the place as a chef I would recommend you to be with the food is good and straightforward. The consistency of the food I waited 3.5 . Presentation 3.5needs to pay attention with the details ,colour variations Taste 4.5 bon appétit The ambiance 4 Staff attentiveness , attitude towards customer 5 . Bravo Porta Romana

I was excited to see that there was an Italian restaurant within minutes of my house. The decor was well done, but anyone who knows what Italian food is supposed to be like is in for a disappointment. My dish was lack luster and the mussels on my wifes dish were too small, almost as if they were starved or too young. They are snobby about their food and when you look at the menu you really expect something but dont be fooled. Youd be better off going to the Spaghetti factory, quality is similar and the price is better.

Fantastic as always!!

We had the steak & the lamb dishes off the menu. Both were amazing. Will definitely eat here again.

Shockley good! To think one of the best Italian restaurants in Edmonton is in Spruce Grove. The food and service were top shelf and our server Jasmine was fabulous. Highly recommend. I consider myself an expert in only one thing and that s Italian food, this is a home run all the way around. Mark Pavelich @MarkPavelich

Without question, the best restaurant in the area. Thanks for yet another fabulous dining experience!

Delicious food and amazing service. Thank you Marco!

Great place and not expensive

Very quaint, amazing restaurant with awesome staff and food to die for! Would not hesitate to recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves Mediterranean fare!

This place is incredible! The food was delicious, taste of Italy for sure. The atmosphere and feel to the place just makes you happy and relaxed! We had a lovely waitress, smiley and helpful. I plan on returning!

Just an FYI, DO NOT bring even the smallest cake to this restaurant to serve to even a small table. A friend did this and was NOT told initially about any charges to just keep it in the fridge. Instead, the waitress hands the bill in the end saying o! We charge a $30 CAKE FEE that cake fee was more then the mini cake brought in! So, just a warning if anyone wants to celebrate something & want to bring your own cake to share..

Absolutely incredible food and staff was amazing led by the beautiful Italian Daughter

Really delicious food (I had the fish special), and lovely service.

Who ever takes pics of the menu that is totally useless everyone knows they have menus but we want pics all can read

Food is mediocre at best but tiny portions. Expensive for what you get.

Food was amazing! Ended up being a bit expensive for the 3 of us but was really fresh and delicious.

This restaurant completely lived up to previous reviews we had seen on the Edmonton food site my husband follows. We started with the Brushetta Classico. All we can say is delicious. My husband had the chicken parmesan. He substituted penne alfredo for the potatoes. He said the chicken was tender, and he enjoyed the alfredo. I had one of the daily specials. Handmade linguine noodles in a rose sauce with salmon, shrimp, and zucchini. The salmon was tender and plentiful, and the zucchini was cooked just right. My only critique is that there were only 2 shrimp in the dish, which I did pass on to our server. My husband had a Dark and Stormy for his drink. Quite nice. I had a sip, and I would definitely order it in the future. I ordered the lemon drop martini. Just tart enough for anyone who likes lemon but nicely offset with the sugar rim. Meal portions were just right. Neither of us had room for dessert, unfortunately. Staff were very friendly, and the meal presentation was perfect.

Amazing salmon

Great service and food tonight. Best Italian restaurant in Spruce Grove.

Had a blowout with 75 min to receive main course. Wait staff was gracious but clearly kitchen was understaffed. Quite disappointing. I try to patronize local.

Its a family owned restaurant and all their food is made in-house. The food tasted very good. The service was great And the atmosphere was very pleasant. If you like Italian food, this is the place for you. Parking: There was lots of parking available.

My dinner companion halibut was very overcooked and dry. Service was excellent

It come to Porta Romana from the city often for their amazing food and staff, I always have a good experience and feel welcomed. I ve never been to a restaurant where they ve left me in awe as much as them. They have the best Pasta, Carpacio, Salmon and mussels I ve ever had and I m still surprised as I ve travelled all across Canada trying out high end restaurants and wouldn t choose them over Porta it s a real hidden gem. Vegetarian options: The kitchen could make vegetarian dishes Kid-friendliness: Children friendly

Love the decor, very charming. The food and service was really great!

Good place for italian food

Went for supper there for the first time this evening! Our server (Grace) was amazing, the atmosphere was beautiful and the food was fantastic! I had the Butternut Ravioli and my husband had the special! 10/10 would recommend!

Went for our first time and will definitely be back. Our server was a bit on the newer side but did great. Recommend the Bruschetta and Butternut Ravioli. Chicken Parm was delicious too. We really enjoyed dinner here.

When I want an evening filled with wonderful food, attentive service, and a relaxing atmosphere, this is where I choose to go. When family members asked where I wanted to celebrate my 65 year benchmark...it was a no-brainer. Thank you, Marco, and Porta Romana staff for another memorable culinary evening. Wonderful, as usual!

Fresh made pasta with wholesome ingredients and the service is top notch! Dietary restrictions: They offer gluten free pasta Food : 5/5 |

Love this restaurant except the acoustics are hard to deal with especially when youre seated next to a table of 10 screeching females at a birthday party. Felt sorry for the waitress who kept apologizing to us, & others, for having to shout at us to be heard. Conversation was near impossible at any other table as you couldnt hear what was being said by companions. You need a separate room for bookings of excitable birthday goers.

Just had the crusted halibut with creamy Dijon/dill sauce and mashed potatoes with asparagus lemon wedge for lunch and it was very good. Perfect healthy lunch. Nice portion size, I didn t leave hungry. Thanks again. See you soon !

We were there for my wife 60th birthday and as always the food and service was great. We were there for almost 2 hrs and enjoyed every minute of it. It is nice to enjoyed a meal without feeling rush. Will be back again for sure.

Exceptional dining experience every time! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff make you feel like family.

Food and service excellent!! Highly recommend.

By far the best restaurant in spruce grove and it s awesome to see authentic family run Italian restaurant with such incredible attention to detail that you would never find at a generic chain restaurant. If you are looking for amazing Italian food with the best quality ingredients and amazing customer service then this is the place to go. Jasmine and Marco are amazing servers and gave use the best recommendations when we weren t sure on what to order. Do yourself a favour and check this restaurant out! I can guarantee you won t regret it.

Went with family to celebrate my birthday. The food was great and the staff was very accommodating. Thank you, Porta Romana, we will be back!

Great little hidden gem, Ill def come back for another round.

Nice place, cozy atmosphere, service was good and attentive

The food was delicious. Our table ordered a variety of choices from the menu: Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare, Chicken Parmesan, Green Pea Soup, Crusted Halibut and Spaghetti & Meatballs from the Bambini part of the menu. Everyone loved their selection. The restaurant offers a very nice and warm atmosphere. Both the hostess and the waitress provided us with amazing service. Authentic Italian taste. This restaurant deserves a 5 star review.

Gem of a find. Wonderful dinner and atmosphere. Lots of gluten free options too.

Excellent food and service!

Atmosphere, food, and service are great.

food was amazing, it was super busy and the service was amazing, everything on time, I believe our servers name was Marco. he was super nice, really good with timing, he had everything spot on, no complaints, definitely will return

Great friendly service. Fair pricing. Amazing tasty food. Support a great, local family restaurant.

It was delicious! And the ambiance was fantastic. Will definitely return!

Porta Romana is our favorite restaurant to go to in Spruce Grove, we go about once a month for a date night and are never disappointed with anything! Amazing food and atmosphere, quite place to have a romantic evening with your husband away from the kids!

Always a delicious meal to be had here! Cant go wrong with any choice.

Food and service were good. But it was a little expensive. Food

This place is exceptional in every way. Top restaurant in town Food

So delicious! I had the best Chicken Parmasean here! The atmosphere is quiet, comfortable and classy. Highly recommend for a date night or even a casual dinner. Service was fantastic

Porta Romana never disappoints. The food is amazing and the staff is great.

Excellent experience with awesome food and friendly staff. Good place for people with Celiac issues. Highly recommended. Dietary restrictions: Lots of options for people with Gluten allergies Kid-friendliness: Good selection for kids

Servers were pleasant but it took 20 minutes for our drinks. Not acceptable. Worst pasta ever. It was a big blob glued together with a sauce that was sticky and the scallops were overcooked. My friend said her pasta was just as bad. Not a proper Italian pasta at all. No flavor in the sauce. Sorrentinos in Little Italy is the only place I will ever have pasta!

Awesome first visit, food and drinks were great. Sadly our second visit was underwhelming. I ordered the same drink and was a different colour and different ( much smaller) glass. I also question the amount of alcohol used, I tried 2 drinks and seemed to be lacking. Food that day was very bland(spaghetti and meatballs and ravioli), was offered No pepper as well. I would rather a restaurant raise their prices and give me a good consistent quality experience than cutting corners and never see me again. Restaurants are very expensive now and we choose wisely whenever we dine out. Definitely worth trying this place as the atmosphere is great and inviting.

My husband and I decided to have a date there to celebrate 14 years together. I got all dressed up for my husband and exited to get away from kids. As soon as we got there, the friends of the owners daughter, I assume, started shouting goldigger while looking at me.. I have never seen those people before! The waitress was hanging out with them the entire night and talked to me with this weird fake attitude. Really killed the mood Then they served us calamari cooked in an old burned oil, with ketchup. It tasted very bitter and ketchup made it so much worse. My husband s lamb was very nice My $45 fillet steak was cooked rare and I asked for medium. I didn t complain as I didn t want to ruin our date completely. My cosmopolitan cocktails where 2/3 full. Not going back there and I do not recommend this place.

Absolutely love the food and service at this family-owned restaurant. Its definitely our go-to place when we want great night out. Buon appetito!!!

We drive 40 minutes to come to Porta Romana for supper every chance we get. Not once have we been disappointed in the service or food. Top notch quality restaurant and well worth the drive. The owners take pride in their craft and it shows.

Delicious butternut squash ravioli and Fettuccine Alfredo

Nice restaurant with great food options. The menu was easy to go through and the prices were reasonable. The staff were friendly and pretty helpful and the decor was really nice. Check this place out if you get the chance!

We had a great lunch. The restaurant was surprisingly empty over lunch. Great service from the team and the food was great. Well definitely go back again.

Friendly attentive staff. I felt it was reasonably priced for the quality of food.

Wickedly good food

Service was really good but the food was just okay. I had the Halibut and it was really dry. Would give the restaurant another try, though.

Great lamb, pleasant environment!

first visit at Porta Romana excellent service great dining experience Chefs take pride in their culinary skills its a must try i highly recommend this restaurant

This is such a lovely gem of a restaurant. The food is always amazing. So fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is casual elegance and very comfortable. The staff are excellent and I would recommend for any evening out.

On the menu they have lamb rack which should consist of 8 chops, a half rack being 4 chops. What I received was only 2 chops. For the price thats totally unacceptable and misrepresented. Very small portion size on other main dishes but well presented and tasty. Overall poor value for the price.

One of the best Italian restaurants in the surrounding Edmonton area. Pastas and sauces made in house and most specials are sourced locally. If your looking for good Italian food for a decent price this is one of top choices.

Amazing food and customer service, would highly recommend!

We came across this amazing restaurant by chance as we were at a junior A camp across the road at the arena. We booked a reso and were blown away with the food. The second we stepped foot in the restaurant we were blown away with the amazing garlic smell! The staff and owners were so friendly and so amazing. And the food ..WOW the food was some of the BEST Italian food we ve ever had !! Now every time we are visiting Spruce Grove we make sure we can stop in for some dinner! We are super excited to come back next weekend!!! My kids are super excited. Dietary restrictions: They had the most incredible Gluten free option!!! Parking: Lots of parking available Kid-friendliness: My kids LOVED everything about their dinner experience

Very good food and service , delicious deserts . Dietary restrictions: Very good gluten free pasta and desserts

Unfortunately I cannot recommend this restaurant. Expensive sup-par food. There are many other great restaurants in Spruce Grove to chose from besides this restaurant. If you like authentic Italian food, drive in to Edmonton and visit Sorrentino s, Cafe Amore or Pasta Brioni - they are worth the drive!

My sister and I were craving pasta and were not disappointed with the great selection at Porta Romano! We ordered the tortellini and the butternut squash ravioli and both were great with lots of flavour! Our server Megan was lovely and very attentive as well. The ambience is nice, not too loud and relaxing. We also enjoyed a couple classes of wine. Price point is moderate (slightly less than Sorrentinos but I d argue this is better quality and I d prefer to support local). No complaints, will be back!

We wanted a nice sit down restaurant and my husband found this place. Even though we didnt have a reservation (recommended) they were able to find us a table and made us feel welcome.

Very delicious we were surprised how wonderful the food is

We started coming here shortly after they opened up, It started as a treat with the amazing food, Great ambiance and service, Now it is our go to restaurant. Now when we go elsewhere we compare everywhere we go to Porta Romana, always coming back. We have never been disappointed, never had a bad meal. Prices and portions are very reasonable, whether you are going out for a treat or looking for a great go to, it is a Must Try!

Elegant but still casual atmosphere that I really like. The food we tried was very good, especially the ravioli! The server we had was fantastic, there when we needed her, and offered great suggestions. They had a solid wine list it looked like but the cocktail menu was a little lacking creativity wise, I think a couple of signature options would be a great addition. I think they are at an appropriate price point for the quality of food and experience they offer. Would certainly recommend giving it a try!

Wife wanted a dressy dinner date night. This place delivered. Food was excellent. Service was excellent. Marco was our server. He was absolutely on point and even gave us a complimentary lemon shot. Definitely recommend this place if you like fresh delicious tasting food. We will definitely be back. Thank you to Marco and the team in the kitchen. A+

This was our first time here and it was AMAZING! While we loved every part of the meal, my appy, VERDURE GRIGLIATE was so tasty. The sausage, spinach, mushroom tortellini was to die for. Desserts did not disappoint - the TORTA AL CIOCCOLATA was melt in your mouth (my son spared only a small piece of it for me to taste and skipped the ice cream as he didn t need!) and the Tiramisu was the perfect finale! Marco our server was very knowledgeable, personable and had great suggestions. Was a lovely night on the town in the small city of Spruce Grove!

Visited this restaurant for the first time tonight for a birthday dinner, and was very pleasantly surprised! The atmosphere is perfect, upscale enough for an evening of celebration while still remaining comfortable and casual. Everything we ordered from the appetizer to the wine was amazing and so full of flavour. The produce was so fresh and the pasta was perfect. To top it off our server was fantastic! Will definitely be back again soon, 10/10 recommend!

Delicious authentic Italian food. Love the meatballs and lasagna and carpaccio. We eat here often because it s so delicious. The atmosphere in the restaurant is darling too.

Absolutely delicious, massive portions. Fresh pasta, soft seafood, tons of desserts. Try the Cupcake Moscato.

Absolutely delicious, hand made pasta, great carbonara, hige servings, I was full for 2 days!!! I will come back for sure.

Went for the first time tonight for my wifes and mine 9 yr anniversary. We were there right at 5pm as we have a 9month old and cant stay out late, restaurant was not opened. We waiting around for 30 mins and saw 2 serving staff leave and they still were not open. By this I mean the main entrance was locked and rattling it still didnt get anyone to come open. First time Ive ever walked away from a restaurant because they wouldnt open the door.

I tried you guys hearing all the hype. Dont get the gluten free to go or order on skip. Absolutly disgusting. Horrible presentation. Matches the taste. Threw it out. Wont order again. You should really have your chefs taste this. If they approve, they should be fired. For $35 or make that $39 dollars for the extra to make it gluten free, it tasted like cardboard thats been soaking in the rain for a week. Before you say its because its gluten free, dont use that excuse. Mondo Mio in Fort Sask absolutly knocks gluten free out of the park. Pan fried with heavy cream and fresh ingredients. Maybe you should take note. You actually cooked the meal in a to-go container. Im shocked anyone would be okay with that.

Server was excellent. The food was very good, the restaurant is dated, open, a little more diner privacy would be classy and the seating could use an upgrade. Overall solid 4/5. Food : 4/5

Relaxed atmosphere

This is mine and my husbands favourite restaurant in the spruce grove/stony plain area. The food is always delicious, the service is great and the atmosphere is nice. This is always our go to for our date nights. Highly recommend their spaghetti carbonara and calamari.

We have been regular customers of Porta since they opened and have never been disappointed. The food is always fresh and delicious. The staff are friendly and professional. We especially like when we are served by Jasmine. She really makes our evening special and always goes out of her way to take special requests...even when they are out of the lamb! Haha Thank you Pepeo and Karren for continuing to provide traditional Italian fare in Spruce Grove

We decided to try this little hidden gem. So glad we did. The restaurant was busy and loud but everyone was jovial and appeared to be having a good time. We were waited on by Marco who walked us thru the menu and provided us with his recommendations which proved to be mouthwatering and sumptuous. I think anyone looking for homemade Italian food in a great atmosphere and a great family serving it then this is the place to go.

Food, drinks and dessert and specialty coffees were amazing, our server Angelica was a delight and we had the dessert plater with a taste of everything. I highly recommend this establishment and will definately be returning to enjoy other dishes. Clean, cozy atmosphere, I little piece of Italy in spruce. You have to go. 5 stars is not enough!!

First time eating here. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. Very impressed with the food. I felt like having pasta and I was glad I came here. The sauce was so rich and creamy and the tortellini just as good! Desserts were amazing, you could see the pride that went into preparation and presentation. Just absolutely satisfied with our experience here. Parking: Wide open in the evening .

Food was excellent and portions were generous. Natalie our server was gracious and accommodating and just so lovely. The ambience on a Saturday night was a perfect balance of a great hum of human interactions while still being able to have a conversation. I will definitely be back. Ps the mussels were fantastic!

Love the food and ambience. Fresh, scratch cooking is the best

Best restaurant in the spruce Grove Stoney playing area. The lamb was fantastic the owner Served our appetizer. The waitress was very professional.

Amazing food! Our waiter was really nice. Definitely recommend.

We enjoyed an amazing birthday dinner at Porta Romana on Saturday. On special were the Mussels in garlic wine and they were fantastic! We also enjoyed the Calamari, Beef Carpaccio, Seafood Cannelloni and Baked Lasagne. All fresh ingredients and prepared beautifully! Excellent service and wonderful Christmas atmosphere. Afterward we walked across the street to enjoy the Christmas Tree lights in the park.

I took my family that was visiting from AUS last night and had a wonderful time. Great atmosphere, excellent service and wonderful meals. Just a great experience at this local family owned business.

Missed part of my order, was expensive expected more.

Absolutely wonderful! The atmosphere was awesome and our waitress Kalee was amazing. Will definitely be back!

Been coming here for years. The food is always fantastic, the servers are the best and it is always a great atmosphere. Selling cars at Lexus South Pointe has shown me what great customer service can be and Porta Romana is doing an amazing job.

I had their chicken breast, not remember what it was called. But I remember it tasted delicious. Loved the dining experience.

The food, the ambiance, the service was all great. Will definitely be back!

Went to Porta Romana for my birthday supper. The food was absolutely incredible. My first time here but most definitely will be back. Food was outstanding, server fantastic and atmosphere was very welcoming and cozy.

Tasty food love it.

We had a super great experience. The restaurant s ambiance is beautiful, quiet and private. We went with our 3 small children, and were accommodated appropriately. The food was fantastic, we will definitely be coming back.

First time visit We had great service and a nice experience We will go back for another visit

Awesome place, excellent service and the lamb dish was to die for........best ever!!!

One of my all time favourite places to go. Service and food always spot on

Love this place, we have never gotten a bad meal from them. Staff is always very friendly and attentive.

Great place

Amazing olace in spruce

The service was excellent, the food was not except the wine and verdere grigliat. Very basic caesar salad with little dressing, and 4 small pieces of bruschetta served on small hard bread. Then the lamb rack was not even close to looking like the picture on the internet and was broiled with no flavoring/spices. Meat was overdone and tough. Though my husband was offered something else to eat instead, by the waitress, by this time his taste buds were done. As I had never eaten veal before, I can not properly make a review. I can say that is not something I will eat again, if ever. Not my cup of tea, but first time, did not say anything. We both declined dessert and enjoyed something at home instead. My husband gave $19 tip to waitress. She was excellent. Will not be back to this restaurant again.

This restaurant serves some of the finest and most tasty Italian food you can order. Absolutely delicious. Great service. Nicely decorated dining room. Ive been here a half dozen times and have always left full and satisfied. I highly recommend this fine restaurant for any occasion. Try it, youll love it and wont forget it.

WHAT IS IN THE SOUP

The food was delicious, but quite pricey for what we got. Its a pleasant enough atmosphere but giving it 3 stars as the service wasnt the best weve had before. We waited the entire meal for a refill on water and had troubles trying to get the waiting staffs attention. They were friendly enough though... maybe just short staffed? Either way, it was a nice enough meal, but could have been a better experience.

I don t get it. Appetizers delicious (mussels) but the pasta sauce bland, no cracked pepper at table, and when asked, took five minutes and gave two small quarter turns, is it enough? Now, is it enough? Now? Omg. Needed some sort of chili flakes for some flavour, that took another 5 minutes. It was then cold. Expensive. Two appetizers, two pastas, one beer, 115 ++ Not the most expensive, but really the flavour and service was lacking. I really wanted to love it. Love going to independents, but sadly not back here.

The food was delicious and our service was excellent! Ive never had better Tiramisu. The only reason Im giving 4 stars is wheelchair accessibility. The threshold at the entrance is significantly raised and the concrete damaged. It took two of us to get my moms wheelchair over it and into the restaurant. Fix this please!

Great food and friendly service

I ordered takeout from here once. The food was very good. I am hoping to come back again soon.

Its so very very yummy. Wish I had a restaurant like this where I live. Everything is great. Pastas meats salads wine ....... Staff is friendly and prompt, and know their menu lineup.

We had dinner with friends yesterday evening and were so impressed. The room was full but our food and service did not suffer. Kylie, our server, was attentive and sweet. We started with the mussel soup, tomato basil soup and verdure grigiliate. Although everything was great, our favourite was the mussels. Fresh from Salt Spring Island, they were perfectly cooked, huge and delicious. Our portions were a great size and everything looked so beautiful. Only one of us had room for dessert and had the hazelnut bar. It was decadent and creamy. So yummy!! Well done Porta Romana staff. We will see you soon.

We went for a celebration. The food and service were pretty good.

Fantastic food,friendly atmosphere and great service

Celebrated my birthday there in Oct 23/22 .... Waa awesome experience, was first time there and loved it ... Will be back for sure!! Parking: Lots of patking!!

Great spot .

Best food in spruce grove! Portions are huge so you get 2 - 3 meals from 1 dish! Makes for a very well priced option of you dont eat a large portion each sitting.

Absolutely wonderful experience! GREAT meal and attentive, perfectly balanced service! Warm and friendly atmosphere, my new favourite dining experience.

Food was absolutely delicious. The service was VERY good and the free port at the end of the meal is top notch. Will be going again for sure!

Such amazing atmosphere, food and service. Tonight I had a problem with the lobster served with my lobster mac and cheese but they immediately corrected it. I so appreciated it and everything else was great.

Went last week again ...... aaaaand yet again it was amazing ! They never fail to serve anything but great food , the servers were kind , pleasant And fast . I believe its the best food in the grove and the most romantic Atmosphere

A very safe place to eat, well spaced tables, waiters masked, food is great. I had the Caprese Salad which was beautifully presented and very tasty. 5 to them.

Our restaurant of choice in Spruce Grove! The staff is friendly and accommodating, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the food is AMAZING. The homemade pastas are truly an experience.

Just...WOW. The most delicious Alfredo Ive ever had! Even as take out, this was a brilliant meal! The space is beautiful and I cant wait for restrictions to lift so I can have the full experience! Brava!

Food was great! So glad we discovered it.

Such amazing food and service! The food was fresh and cooked to perfection. Definitely will come here again!

The owner is a fabulous human & the spaghetti is amazing, I highly recommend this restaurant! Amazing place all around!

Perfect authentic Italian. Pepeo was a great host and we appreciated his concern for quality.

This was my first time at Porta Romana, but it definitely wont be the last. The dill salmon was absolutely amazing!

Wait staff were fantastic. A smidge on the pricier end but very tasty

our new favorite spot in Spruce! I love how it is family owned & operated! Food is delicious!

Omg the food was sooo amazing! Service was fantastic! Such a romantic atmosphere. Highly recommend.

My family and I ate at this restaurant for my fathers 74th birthday and had an absolutely amazing experience! We were greeted by the restaurant owner as soon as we walked in. The staff were incredibly friendly and the food was delicious. Im actually pretty shocked that this restaurants is right here in Spruce Grove. It definitely deserves more attention. I will definitely be coming back!

The homemade pasta was absolutely delicious and the desserts are to die for! Will definitely be coming back

It was great but the service was slow.

Amazing meal! The atmosphere was so inviting and Marko was great. The perfect place to have an awesome night and the best is it is Local!

Excellent food and service, definitely going back!

First time here, amazing pasta and great service! Will be back

This is hands down THE best restaurant I have been to in Spruce Grove. The food portions are excellent, the food is tasty and the staff are as friendly as you will find. Prices are decent considering the high quality, home made only Italian Cuisine. Porta Romana is good for the soul!

Amazing love this place ! Food is great always and its the only romantic option around Spruce Grove

Great super authentic Italian place, I feel like its family owned and operated, and they are incredibly kind to skip the dishes drivers.

Treat for myself and my wife. Very friendly, happy server. Knowledgeable and helpful about specials and wines. Food cooked to perfection, served hot. Lots of flavour. Everything clearly chefs own recipes. Excellent all round. Glad to support local. Great job all involved.

Food is great. Staff at the front door not so much. We showed up and were told 20 min for a table. No problem. Texted our friends to meet us. 2 mins later we were told an hour bc it would be to much work for the kitchen. Sorry to make you work for my money. I will spend it somewhere where they don t mind working for their money. Disgraceful.

A wonderfully, comfortable, upscale Italian restaurant. The menu is extensive. We had great service. Very pleased. Great plate presentation. Tomato basil soup was incredible. Pasta courses were filling and flavourful. Covid-19 comments: good table spacing, hand cleaner at door, menus wiped, staff wearing masks. All good. Updated. June 2020.

What a wonderful dining experience, this is the first time in 5 months we have been out and we couldnt have had a better evening. Everything from our drinks, appetizers and main courses were decadent. The atmosphere is charming and romantic. Our server was fantastic and many thanks to our amazing chef Karren. She took care of us like we were family. We will be back again many times. If you are looking for an amazing dinner out than Porta Romana is where you have to go. Thank you again for an amazing evening!

Waitress was delightful. Food was bomb.com.

Excellent food. Would eat there again.

My hubby and I received a gift certificate as a gift, what a treat! It was like being given a lottery ticket and winning the jackpot. Porta Romana is tastefully decorated and very cozy. Our appetizers were the Frito Misto ( Calimari ) and the Margarita Pizza Bread. Both were delivered quickly, right after our drinks were done The FM was interesting and delicious while the pizza was everything I expected. For dinner, we shared the Tagliolini with scallops and the bacon wrapped, stuffed chicken. The pasta was clearly handmade as it was both firm and tender. The chicken did not disappoint as it was stuffed full with creamy, melting filling. Although we were too full for dessert, we ordered Tiramisu to go and were glad we did later that evening We will visit again, very soon.

Very fresh, delicious and authentic Italian food. We will definitely be back. (Hopefully the really loud talking customer that liked the sound of his own voice wont be there next time)

Best restaurant in spruce grove

Always fantastic service and the food is amazing!! Cant say enough good things about this restaurant.

As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the owner of the restaurant. Very friendly, and warm greeting. The restaurant demonstrated as a very safe environment during COVID-19 times.. tables were spaced out and I felt very comfortable eating out. The food came out hot and fresh. The food was delicious and came out with a generous portion size. As a person who travels a lot and eats out alot, I was very pleased and will return again.

This place is the best! Great menu, something for everyone. Everything is so fresh and delicious with a very relaxing atmosphere. The owner is very friendly and the staff is quite attentive. Will be back for sure. Odd location but everything else is an absolute home run. Highly recommend stopping in for dinner if your local or passing through Spruce Grove.

Great little gem. Food is fantastic

What a wonderful dinner!! Fantastic food, great service and the perfect ambience.

Exquisite dining!!!

Great food. Great service . small run family owned restaurant. Best in spruce grove and stony plain

Amazing dinner! We have a big family and they always cater to our full needs with a big smile! Absolutely love this place and what they value! Fresh authentic italian! Cant say enough about them! Great job!

Fabulous food, reasonable prices, great service and ambiance - this restaurant is a Gem! We will definitely be back!

Fiance and I visited on a whim one Friday night not too long ago; the food is unreal and our server, the Owners daughter was an absolute gem. She answered our questions, made recommendations and overall was a wonderful addition to the already great night.

We have had many dinners and EVERY time it has been awesome including just last night!! If you like great food & service, this is where you want to go!!

Very good food . Big portions. Caesar salad dressing is a little bland . I ve eaten here about 6 or 7 times and would definitely go back

Go there. Enjoy the food, ambiance and great service nestled away in a corner of Spruce Grove. We will be going back soon. Not sure what took us so long to go the first time, other than skepticism that such a place could exist in Spruce Grove.

great food reasonable price and very friendly staff. will go again next time I am in the area

EXCEPTIONAL private wedding reception experience! We treated our bridal party and immediate family to dinner at Porta Romana after our ceremony. We had the entire restaurant to ourselves and were able to rearrange/decorate how we like. They served us the most delicious authentic Italian five course meal including charcuterie, stuffed mushrooms, handmade pasta, dill salmon, prime rib, Italian desserts, and so much more!! The service was incredible, the atmosphere perfect, and the food was so, so good! I would recommend this option to anyone looking for AMAZING food and atmosphere!

SHORT VERSION: Our wedding at Porta Romana Spruce Grove was the most magical time we could ever ask for. The decor of porta Romana is made for weddings it is dark coloured woods, fireplaces, and stone facade which gives off a wedding at Jasper Fairmont Park Lodge! Karren, the co-owner with her services allowed us to have a hands free wedding planning and she handled it efficiently, on time and very punctual with replying to us if we had a seating change or any design ideas. I would highly recommend to ask her for her services for your wedding. Such a magical jewel cannot be missed for your next wedding regardless of where you live in Alberta! FULL VERSION: Ceremony: We had our wedding fully at Porta Romana on the Thanksgiving weekend of 2019. Our ceremony was roughly 30 people, The design of the restaurant allowed for complete removal of all the tables and having a completely open space. An extra 10-15 people could be fit in if your wedding party is bigger. The music we played over the sound system of the restaurant which was great, a dj can hook in as well. The complete switchover from ceremony to reception was done in roughly half hour with table setting and plates etc. You could not tell the difference between the ceremony and reception just how well Karren designed it. Right across the road there is the main city part and so we went to take photos there while they switched over! Reception: The attention to detail was not missed, each seat had name cards and wedding favour which we asked for from Karren and she sourced it from a local business that got us our cake. Nothing was missed nobody was confused where everyone was seated. It went splendid. Food was fantastic! Every dish had attention to detail, we picked the 50$ menu and I would highly recommend it, every dish was packed with flavour and they kept coming! The starters were shared dishes between 3-4 people. The bride and groom had their own individual plates for each dish. Between each dish was about 20-25 mins so there was time for speeches etc. We wanted to share the cake with everyone so after cutting the servers took it in the back and cut it up for each person to have it with the fruit bowl dish. Actually the fruits need their own mention because they were the sweetest and freshest fruits i ve had this year! Organization: The servers and the owners were fantastic keeping everything moving and communicated well with our mc about when speeches would be and when to bring food out. Drinks were none stop and servers did fantastic at keeping everyone hydrated with waters and specialty drinks too! We did not feel rushed at all, by the end of the day we were quite tired so it was nice for the servers clean everything up and us not worry about anything! Planning: The key part of what made our wedding such a success was Karren, The co-owner of the restaurant. She provided for us a service where we were able to sit down with her and plan EVERYTHING with her and then be pretty much hands off after that. All the cake design and ordering, the floral design and ordering, the table design and ceremony/reception design we discussed and left it all to Karren to handle as part of the service. Please if you would like to save yourself some time as well as your sanity let a professional plan. Since Karren is the owner, she knows what they have and don t and can be efficient, you can save yourself from hiring an extra person to do wedding planning. She is a local of Spruce Grove and supports local businesses as well which is wonderful!

I took my wife to this little hidden gem for her birthday this past week and we cant wait to go back again. Nice to see a small family run business with such passion providing great service and delicious food.

Fantastic, authentic Italian cuisine. The staff were wonderful and attentive. The carpaccio di Manzo was absolutely delicious, with incredibly fresh and peppery arugula. The spaghetti carbonara was great too, although I couldnt finish all of it. Ill definitely be going back to Porta Romana on my next visit to Spruce Grove

Fantastic homemade pasta and sauces aty very reasonable prices. The atmosphere is gray and service excellent. Great family run authentic Italian restaurant. We highly recommend it!