In 1994, Peter Garland left behind a burgeoning career in public relations to open Porta Via when Canon Drive was the quietest street in the Beverly Hills business district. Borrowing money from family, Peter sensed a solid business opportunity by serving the clients of four legendary hair stylists with salons on the block.
Porta Via, Italian for "take away, " offered a menu that would travel well focused on fresh baked goods, locally sourced produce, quality meats and seafood. Not only did the concept succeed in the salons, Porta Via soon attracted locals who lived and worked nearby. Starting with only # tables in 900 square feet, Peter stood out front to draw people in with his welcoming personality.
Porta Via, Italian for "take away, " offered a menu that would travel well focused on fresh baked goods, locally sourced produce, quality meats and seafood. Not only did the concept succeed in the salons, Porta Via soon attracted locals who lived and worked nearby. Starting with only # tables in 900 square feet, Peter stood out front to draw people in with his welcoming personality.
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Saba An
Jan 23, 2022
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Judy Levy
Jan 16, 2022
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Go here fairly regularly and have yet to be disappointed. We try to sit with the same server but he wasn't in this time. All of the wait staff was so attentive without hovering. The bread was brought out toasted, as always, and our water glasses were never empty. My friend ordered the butternut squash tortellini and I the burrata with heirloom tomatoes. This place never disappoints.
Sebastian R.
Jan 01, 2022
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Yuval K.
Nov 23, 2021
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Jeffery Parker
Oct 02, 2021
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Christina N.
Oct 02, 2021
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We went for a friends bday brunch and had a blast. All the servers treat you like you’re a regular—with great service. I had the lox and cream cheese scramble with a salad instead of potatoes. It was delicious. As were their mimosas, coffee, and fresh squeezed juices. I had a bite of my friend’s steak and that was also very good. We ordered a lot of mimosas and food—for a party of 13–and the bill was $54 each. Not bad for Beverly Hills.
Ron Friedman
Aug 21, 2021
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Marco Marin
May 19, 2021
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Odalis Mendez
Mar 03, 2021
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