Porta Romana Restaurant in Spruce Grove

420 King St #7, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 2C6, Canada

★★★★★
(374 reviews)
Categories: Italian restaurant Gluten-free restaurant Seafood restaurant

About

Family owned and operated restaurant. Handmade pasta. All of our dishes, sauces and desserts are made in house. We buy fresh produce and meats locally and support sustainable fisheries.

Website
portaromana.ca
Address
420 King St #7, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 2C6, Canada
Plus Code
G4W2+J4 Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
Time Zone
America/Edmonton

Business Hours

Sunday
4:30–8 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:30 AM–1:30 PM – 5–9 PM
Saturday
5–9 PM

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Fireplace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Organic dishes Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards Credit cards
Children
High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
374 reviews

Most Mentioned

food and service (17) dining (13) server (8) mussels (7) filling (7) lamb (6) anniversary (6) romantic (6) butternut squash (5) carpaccio (5)
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★★★★★
September 14, 2024

We went to Porta Romana, on a recommendation, to celebrate our anniversary. The ambiance was very nice, busy but not too noisy. Our server, Hayden, was very pleasant and attentive and definitely added to our experience. My wife ordered Chicken Parmesan (it was just delicious) while I ordered Fettuccine Montanara - excellent!! We shared the Sweet Endings which was 5 samples of their dessert menu. All in all a great experience.

★★★★★
August 18, 2024

Stopped in here with some friends as they were able to accommodate us on short notice. The prices were great and the service was amazing. The muscles I ordered as an appetizer were served in a lovely broth and cooked perfectly. Used the bread to soak up some of the delicious broth and she brought more bread when we asked. The butternut squash ravioli was perfectly al dente, succulent and cheesy. The server Regan was lovely. Everyone left happy and full.

★★★★★
August 12, 2024

Such a cute and delicious place!! Homemade past was superb!! Fantastic service as well! Their in-house ceaser dressing was sooo good! Definitely will be back again!

★★★★★
May 24, 2024

My wife and I recently visited Spruce Grove. We googled best restaurant and Porta Romana was the number 1 recommendation. It did not disappoint! We were greeted by very friendly waitresses, who were dressed very nice. They were easy to speak with and were not pushy. They allowed us to take our time to read through the menu thoroughly. We shared Fresh Salt Spring Mussels and Carpaccio Di Manzo for appetizers. The wine sauce was outstanding. Mussels were plump and perfectly cooked. The carpaccio had a horseradish aioli that complimented the arugula and cured beef perfectly. For our mains, the wife had a Seafood Cannelloni (was the evening special). Fresh, in house made pasta was excellent. The mix of lobster, shrimp and scallops mixed with an elegant stuffing that was light & not heavy. Delicious! I went with the Spaghetti Al Frutti Di Mare. Again, the seafood was cooked perfectly, the shrimp tender. The mussels plump and full. We took the sweet endings sampler to go, but I’m sure it will be as great as the rest of this meal. Great place! Excellent food!!

★★★★★
April 20, 2024

Our first visit and it was excellent. If you like fresh from scratch Italian food this place is where you need to be! Absolutely friendly and personable service, in a really nice dining area. Very reasonable prices for great food. From start to finish, the bruschetta appetizer with fresh ingredients to the in house made pasta mains and the unbelievable decadent meringue desert we had the best meal out. Thank you we loved it!!

★★★★★
February 11, 2024

I’ve been coming to Porta for quite a while and the food has always been excellent. Marco had served me the majority of the times I visited and the service he provides is always outstanding. If I could rate higher than 5 stars I would. Best Italian place to eat at in Edmonton area hands down. Thanks again Marco, my family and I will be coming back without a doubt.

★★★★★
November 10, 2023

Had the Portobello au Gratin, Bruschetta Milano, Crusted Halibut and Tiramisu. Definitely the best restaurant in the Parkland County region. Absolutely delicious. So good and a definite must try if you haven’t been there before. I will be back.

★★★★
March 1, 2023

Great dinner at Porta Romana which is a family run dining establishment in Spruce Grove. The food is wonderful. Extremely generous servings and delicious flavors. The space is cozy and more of a traditional dining space. Our server was wonderful but had to switch out at the end of the evening. Our second server was a bit too attentive and seemed very awkward in her delivery. Outside of the server switch over, it was a lovely evening and a very solid 4 x 🍝🍝🍝🍝 for this local community dining experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

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

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 25, 2024

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.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

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

November 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Fantastic as always!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Delicious food and amazing service. Thank you Marco!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great place and not expensive

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

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!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

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!

★★
August 23, 2024

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..

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

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

July 23, 2024

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

Local Guide
July 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Amazing salmon

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

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.

★★★★
May 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

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

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Good place for italian food

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

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

★★★★
April 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

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 !

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Food and service excellent!! Highly recommend.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

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!

★★★★
March 23, 2024

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

★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Nice place, cozy atmosphere, service was good and attentive

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Excellent food and service!

★★★★
February 23, 2024

Atmosphere, food, and service are great.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

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

★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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

★★
December 23, 2023

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!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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.

December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious butternut squash ravioli and Fettuccine Alfredo

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wickedly good food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great lamb, pleasant environment!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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.

★★
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food and customer service, would highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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

December 23, 2023

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very delicious we were surprised how wonderful the food is

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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+

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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

December 23, 2023

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.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Relaxed atmosphere

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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 .

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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.

December 23, 2022

Missed part of my order, was expensive expected more.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Tasty food love it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Amazing olace in spruce

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

WHAT IS IN THE SOUP

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★
December 23, 2022

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great food and friendly service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Fantastic food,friendly atmosphere and great service

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great spot .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

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!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

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!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Food was great! So glad we discovered it.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

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

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

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

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

It was great but the service was slow.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

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!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Excellent food and service, definitely going back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

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.

★★★★
December 23, 2020

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 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!

★★★★
December 23, 2020

Waitress was delightful. Food was bomb.com.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent food. Would eat there again.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

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.

★★★★
December 23, 2020

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)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Best restaurant in spruce grove

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great little gem. Food is fantastic

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Exquisite dining!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

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!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

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!!

★★★★
December 23, 2020

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

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!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

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.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

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!