Al Porto Vancouver

    🍝 Al Porto in Vancouver’s historic Gastown is a longtime local favourite for classic Italian dining, offering handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood, and hearty traditional dishes in a warm, brick-lined space.

    Located at 321 Water Street, this inviting trattoria is ideal for date nights, family dinners, and pre-theatre meals, with a menu that highlights comforting Italian flavours, coastal ingredients, and a welcoming old-world atmosphere. Perfect for visitors exploring Gastown and locals seeking a reliable, authentic Italian meal in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

    🍝 Al Porto in Vancouver’s historic Gastown is a longtime local favourite for classic Italian dining,....

    🍽️ Al Porto Menu

    See the full Al Porto menu in Vancouver, including popular dishes and house favourites.

    4pm-Close

    Early Dinner Special

    Enjoy a curated early evening dining experience with a choice of pizza or pasta with dessert, or a full three course meal featuring select mains. Add premium upgrades for select dishes.

    🍽️ Appetizers

    Antipasto Della Casa For Two

    A selection of cured Italian meats and provolone prepared for sharing.

    Seafood Antipasto

    A fresh assortment of oyster, prawn, rare seared tuna and scallops.

    Bruschetta

    Tomatoes with red onion, basil, olive oil and parmesan on crisp toasted bread.

    Calamari

    Crispy squid served with red onion bruschetta and chef’s tartar sauce.

    Carpaccio

    Thinly sliced beef with arugula, grana padano, crisp capers and lemon aioli.

    Smoked Salmon

    BC salmon with arugula, red onion, crisp capers and caviar.

    Steak Tartare

    Hand-chopped steak mixed with yolk, herbs, capers and classic seasonings.

    Mussels

    Mussels steamed with garlic, shallots, lemongrass and marinara.

    Seared Ahi Tuna

    Rare seared tuna with ginger-sesame, ponzu and apple fennel salad.

    Oysters

    Fresh oysters with black pepper and rosemary mignonette.

    🥗 Soup and Salad

    Zuppa del Giorno

    A daily house-made soup inspired by seasonal ingredients.

    Insalata Bistecca

    Tender beef medallions served over a bed of spring greens.

    Insalata Mista

    Organic greens with artichoke, tomatoes, dijon vinaigrette and provolone.

    Insalata Caprese

    Arugula with tomatoes, bocconcini, basil, olive oil and aged balsamic.

    Insalata Caesar

    Romaine hearts with classic caesar dressing, parmesan and croutons.

    Chopped Salad

    A hearty mix of crisp vegetables with olives, prosciutto and feta.

    🍕 Pizza

    Arrabbiata

    Mushrooms with capocollo, lamb sausage, egg, banana peppers and oregano.

    Salsiccia

    Chorizo with Italian sausage, mushrooms and banana peppers.

    Pepperoni

    Classic pepperoni seasoned with oregano.

    Quattro Stagioni

    Capocollo with artichokes, olives and mushrooms.

    Giovanni

    Chicken and feta tossed with bright green pesto.

    Margherita

    Fresh basil and olive oil over a traditional tomato base.

    Napoletana

    Capers with olives, anchovy and oregano.

    Gamberoni

    Prawns with garlic, parsley and olive oil.

    Hawaiian

    Pancetta with capocollo, pineapple and parmesan.

    Mediterranean Vegetarian

    Mushrooms, peppers, onions, olives, garlic and artichokes.

    Canadese

    Pepperoni with salami, mushrooms and peppers.

    🐟 Frutti di Mare

    Catch of the Day

    A rotating seafood feature showcasing the day's freshest offerings.

    Lobster Tail

    Served with beurre blanc and sweet pea saffron risotto.

    Cioppino

    A rich West Coast seafood stew with clams, mussels, prawns, scallops, fish, chorizo and tomato.

    Wild BC Salmon

    Grilled medium rare with maple chili glaze and sweet pea saffron risotto.

    Alaskan King Crab

    Premium crab served with beurre blanc and saffron risotto.

    Scallops and Prawns

    Seared jumbo prawns with saffron risotto and herb butter.

    🍗 Pollo

    Chicken Parmigiana

    Crisp breaded chicken with marinara served alongside spaghetti.

    Chicken Piccata

    Tender chicken in lemon butter with capers, roast potatoes and vegetables.

    🥩 Carne

    Veal Saltimbocca

    Veal with prosciutto and sage served with vegetables and roast potatoes.

    Rack of Lamb

    Herb-crusted lamb with vegetables and truffle mashed potatoes.

    Osso Buco

    Slow braised veal shank with gremolata and lemon herb risotto.

    Veal Marsala

    Scaloppine with mushrooms in a sweet marsala reduction with potatoes and vegetables.

    🥩 Bistecca — Canadian Prime

    Beef Tenderloin

    A premium cut served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.

    New York Steak

    A classic steak with vegetables and mashed potatoes.

    Bone-In Rib Steak

    Large rib steak served with vegetables and mashed potatoes.

    🍝 Pasta & Risotto

    Spaghetti Bolognese

    Rich beef and veal ragu simmered in marinara.

    Linguine Pescatore

    A seafood medley of prawns, mussels, clams, scallops, salmon and halibut.

    Spaghetti Carbonara

    Smoked bacon with egg and parmesan in a creamy finish.

    Linguine Vongole

    Clams with white wine and brodo finished with butter.

    Spaghetti Polpette

    House-made meatballs served in marinara.

    Cannelloni di Verdura

    Ricotta and spinach baked in pomodoro pesto cream.

    Penne Salsiccia

    Italian sausage and merguez tossed with sun-dried tomato and chili.

    Wild Mushroom Risotto

    Creamy risotto finished with grilled tenderloin and shaved parmesan.

    Fettuccine Buongustaio

    Chicken with sweet peas and mushrooms in garlic cream sauce.

    Seafood Risotto

    A signature risotto with prawns, mussels, clams, scallops, salmon and halibut.

    Veal Lasagna

    Layered veal with mushroom, spinach and ricotta in marinara.

    Gnocchi Chef’s Choice

    Fresh house-made gnocchi served with the chef’s selected sauce.

    🍰 Dessert Menu

    Lemon Tart

    Bright lemon custard with a crisp pastry shell.

    Chocolate Ganache Torte

    A rich chocolate ganache dessert.

    Gelato Fresco

    House-made gelato in rotating flavours.

    Sorbetto Selection

    Refreshing fruit sorbet.

    Tiramisu

    Espresso-soaked layers with mascarpone cream.

    Dessert Platter

    A trio of assorted desserts.

    Cheese Platter

    A curated selection of local and imported cheeses.

    ⭐ Set Menu

    Chef-crafted multi-course menus featuring classic Italian dishes designed for group dining and special occasions.

    🍽️ Lunch Menu

    Weekdays 11:30-4:00

    ⏱️ Presto Lunch

    A convenient mid-day special that includes soup and caesar salad alongside your choice of pasta, risotto or pizza prepared fresh to order.

    🍽️ Appetizers

    Antipasto Della Casa For Two

    A generous selection of cured Italian meats and provolone served for sharing.

    Seafood Antipasto

    A fresh seafood medley featuring oyster, prawn, rare seared tuna and scallops.

    Bruschetta

    Tomatoes with red onion, basil and olive oil topped with parmesan on toasted bread.

    Calamari

    Crispy fried squid with red onion bruschetta and house tartar sauce.

    Carpaccio

    Thin beef slices with arugula, grana padano, crisp capers and lemon aioli.

    Smoked Salmon

    BC salmon with arugula, red onion, crisp capers and caviar.

    Steak Tartare

    Premium hand-chopped steak mixed with egg yolk, shallots, capers, herbs and seasonings.

    Mussels

    Steamed mussels with shallots, garlic, lemongrass and marinara.

    Seared Ahi Tuna

    Rare seared tuna with ginger-sesame and ponzu served over apple fennel salad with citrus dressing.

    Oysters

    Fresh raw oysters with black pepper and rosemary mignonette.

    🥗 Soup and Salad

    Zuppa del Giorno

    A daily creation inspired by seasonal ingredients.

    Insalata Bistecca

    Tender beef medallions served over spring greens.

    Insalata Mista

    Organic greens with marinated artichoke, tomato and dijon vinaigrette topped with provolone.

    Insalata Caprese

    Arugula with tomato, bocconcini, basil, olive oil and aged balsamic.

    Insalata Caesar

    Romaine hearts with classic caesar dressing, parmesan and croutons.

    Chopped Salad

    Crisp vegetables with olives, prosciutto and feta in a hearty mixed salad.

    🍕 Pizza

    Arrabbiata

    Mushrooms with capocollo, lamb sausage, egg, banana peppers and oregano.

    Salsiccia

    Chorizo with Italian sausage, mushrooms and banana peppers.

    Pepperoni

    Classic pepperoni seasoned with oregano.

    Quattro Stagioni

    Capocollo with artichokes, sun-dried olives and mushrooms.

    Giovanni

    Chicken and feta with bright pesto.

    Margherita

    Fresh basil and olive oil on classic tomato and mozzarella.

    Napoletana

    Capers with sun-dried olives, anchovy and oregano.

    Gamberoni

    Prawns with garlic, parsley and olive oil.

    Hawaiian

    Pancetta with capocollo, pineapple and parmesan.

    Mediterranean Vegetarian

    Mushrooms, peppers, garlic and olives with artichokes and onions.

    Canadese

    Pepperoni with genoa salami, mushrooms and peppers.

    🐟 Frutti di Mare

    Catch of the Day

    A rotating seafood feature created from the freshest daily catch.

    Lobster Tail

    Served with beurre blanc and sweet pea saffron risotto.

    Cioppino

    Clams, mussels, prawns, scallops and fish simmered with chorizo, tomato, white wine and fennel.

    Wild BC Salmon

    Grilled medium rare with maple chili glaze and sweet pea saffron risotto.

    Alaskan King Crab

    One pound of premium crab with beurre blanc and sweet pea saffron risotto.

    Scallops and Prawns

    Seared jumbo prawns with sweet pea saffron risotto and herb butter.

    🍗 Pollo

    Chicken Parmigiana

    Breaded chicken topped with marinara served with spaghetti.

    Chicken Piccata

    Scaloppine in lemon butter with capers, roast potatoes and vegetables.

    🥩 Carne

    Veal Saltimbocca

    Veal with prosciutto and sage served with vegetables and roast potatoes.

    Rack of Lamb

    Herb-crusted lamb with vegetables and truffle mashed potatoes.

    Osso Buco

    Braised veal shank with gremolata served over lemon herb risotto.

    Veal Marsala

    Scaloppine with mushrooms in marsala sauce with potatoes and vegetables.

    🥩 Bistecca — Canadian Prime

    Beef Tenderloin

    Grilled tenderloin with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.

    New York Steak

    A classic cut served with vegetables and mashed potatoes.

    Bone-In Rib Steak

    A large rib steak served with vegetables and mashed potatoes.

    🍝 Pasta and Risotto

    Spaghetti Bolognese

    Traditional beef and veal ragu folded into marinara.

    Linguine Pescatore

    Seafood mix of prawns, mussels, clams, scallops, salmon and halibut with tomato.

    Spaghetti Carbonara

    Smoked bacon with egg and parmesan in a creamy finish.

    Linguine Vongole

    Clams with white wine, brodo and butter.

    Spaghetti Polpette

    House-made meatballs served in marinara.

    Cannelloni di Verdura

    Ricotta and spinach baked with pomodoro pesto cream sauce.

    Penne Salsiccia

    Italian sausage and merguez with sun-dried tomato and chili.

    Wild Mushroom Risotto

    Creamy risotto topped with grilled tenderloin and shaved parmesan.

    Fettuccine Buongustaio

    Chicken with sweet peas and mushrooms in garlic cream.

    Seafood Risotto

    A rich risotto with prawns, mussels, clams, scallops, salmon and halibut.

    Veal Lasagna

    Layers of veal, mushroom, spinach and ricotta in marinara.

    Gnocchi Chef’s Choice

    Fresh house-made gnocchi with a chef-selected sauce.

    🍰 Dessert Menu

    Lemon Tart

    Bright lemon custard in a crisp shell.

    Chocolate Ganache Torte

    Rich chocolate ganache layered on a delicate base.

    Gelato Fresco

    House-made ice cream in rotating flavours.

    Sorbetto Selection

    Refreshing fruit-based frozen dessert.

    Tiramisu

    Classic espresso-soaked dessert with mascarpone.

    Dessert Platter

    A trio of assorted desserts.

    Cheese Platter

    A selection of artisan cheeses with accompaniments.

    🍽️ Set Menu

    A collection of curated multi-course Italian menus designed for groups, featuring classic dishes created to satisfy a range of tastes and budgets.

    Al Porto Menu Prices

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    Monday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
    Tuesday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
    Wednesday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
    Thursday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
    Friday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
    Saturday 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm
    Sunday 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm