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  "slug": "portale",
  "name": "Portale",
  "url": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/portale",
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  "markdownUrl": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/portale.md",
  "cuisine": "Italian",
  "neighborhood": "Meatpacking District",
  "neighborhoodPage": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/meatpacking-district",
  "spaceTypes": [
    "Private Room"
  ],
  "collections": [
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining-rooms"
  ],
  "capacityDetails": "5 private spaces: two private rooms, full buyout, semi-private, reception hall",
  "description": "Chef Alfred Portale's sophisticated Italian restaurant transforms group dining into an intimate culinary journey through five distinct private spaces, from cozy rooms for close-knit celebrations to an elegant reception hall where your entire party can savor his acclaimed Northern Italian cuisine. The Meatpacking District setting adds urban energy to evenings filled with house-made pasta, pristine seafood, and wines that flow as smoothly as conversation across your private table. Whether you're planning a business dinner or milestone celebration, Portale's seasoned team orchestrates every detail so you can focus on what matters most—the people gathered around your table.",
  "priceRange": "$$$$",
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": {
    "min": 100,
    "max": null,
    "currency": "USD"
  },
  "rating": 4.8,
  "reviewCount": 814,
  "address": "126 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011, USA",
  "phone": "(917) 781-0255",
  "website": "https://portalenyc.com",
  "email": null,
  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.7402203,
    "lng": -73.9962661
  },
  "hours": [
    "Monday: 5:00 to 9:30 PM",
    "Tuesday: 5:00 to 9:30 PM",
    "Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM",
    "Thursday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM",
    "Friday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:30 PM",
    "Saturday: 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 10:30 PM",
    "Sunday: 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM"
  ],
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": true,
    "goodForGroups": true,
    "outdoorSeating": false,
    "servesBrunch": true,
    "servesLunch": true,
    "servesDinner": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": true
  },
  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
  "googlePlaceId": "ChIJ-TuoLitZwokRgQRHmUGEgyY",
  "photos": [
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/portale-1.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/portale-2.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/portale-3.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/portale-4.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/portale-5.jpg"
  ],
  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Groups book the upstairs private rooms for birthdays, engagement parties, corporate dinners and rehearsal dinners, usually on a set menu.",
    "notes": [
      "Reviewers describe a private room upstairs, with another private space noted on the first floor near the restrooms.",
      "Private room bookings run on a preset printed menu with 2 choices per course; large tables also order a la carte to share.",
      "Reported group sizes range from 4 for an engagement celebration to a 15 person office dinner.",
      "One reviewer had a room booked until 9:30 PM and was allowed to stay about 2 hours longer."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "Staff described as accommodating and polished at private events",
      "Set menu format works smoothly for private room parties",
      "Pasta and shared dishes praised by larger tables",
      "Strong wine list and knowledgeable recommendations"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "One 15 person party billed extra for running past their time slot",
      "Main dining room gets noisy with tables close together",
      "Some groups report inattentive or pushy service and pricey wine"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "birthday dinners",
      "corporate dinners",
      "private parties",
      "engagement party",
      "rehearsal dinner"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 53,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}