Porta Bella

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Established in 1968, Porta Bella is known for its pasta, homemade Italian dinners, pizzas, steaks and seafood. Recipes that came from Madison's Italian Greenbush are still offered today in addition to new regional Italian dishes found during our travels to Italy.

Cozy, upholstered booths were placed in small rooms to create a casual romantic atmosphere. Our three distinctive dining rooms have hosted many first dates, engagements and anniversaries.
Thank you for voting Porta Bella, “Most Romantic and Best Italian Restaurant” 15 years in a row.

Looking for a casual place for drinks or dinner? Travel down the front steps to visit our Wine Cellar. At the bottom of the steps, 40 wines, Porta's signature martinis and 14 draft beers wait for you. Many of the Italian wines were selected by our owner during his recent visit with Italian wine makers. Enjoy your favorite drink along with our full dinner menu.

During the warmer months, we also have outdoor seating in our beautiful patio.
Porta Bella Restaurant

RESTAURANT HOURS: Mon–Sat: 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Sunday: 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM

FRONT BAR HOURS: Mon–Sat: Open at 11:00 AM
Sunday: Open at 4:00 PM

Reservations accepted. On Valentine's Day, reservations accepted for parties of 6 or more. Reservations are highly recommended on Kohl Center event dates. Reservations are not accepted via email. Please call us at 608-256-3186 for reservations or for more information. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express and personal checks.