Portabella's Italian Restaurant in Foley, Alabama

Portabella's Italian Restaurant in Foley, Alabama has delicious pasta, pizza, along with amazing customer service.

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Portabella's

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If you are looking for a comfort food meal that tastes amazing and leaves you wanting to go back the next day trust me when I say you should try Portabella's in Foley.

My husband would happily go back every single day just for a bowl of their French Onion Soup. He talks about how much he loves it often trying to hint around that it is time to go back for another bowl.

I can't blame him every single thing we have tried has been delicious.

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Restaurant interior with tables and chairs near a glass door with ivy and holiday lights, art on the wall

Indoor Seating

The restaurant has tables and chairs set up for two to four people. They can combine tables if there is space and availability.

If you are planning to bring a group of people I would call and ask if they have availability.

The restaurant maybe has 10 to 15 tables total. It is a small Italian restaurant that is worth the wait if there is one.

Portabella's Menu

Portabella's menu is filled with Italian comfort food dishes. It is really hard to decide what to order because everything sounds delicious. I will say that everything we have tried has been amazing.

Garlic knots on a white plate next to a bowl of marinara sauce with a spoon

Menu Highlights

Appetizers - Spinach artichoke dip, Garlic Knots, Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms served with pita points, Bruschetta

Pasta - Served with Garlic Knot, you can add a Caesar or House Salad

Meatball Marinara - House-made meatballs, marinara, angel hair pasta

Greek Pasta - Kalamata Olives, tomato, feta, olive oil, chicken or shrimp

Alfredo - Portabella's house made alfredo sauce, broccoli, penne pasta, with chicken or shrimp

Lasagna - Traditional ground beef, mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, and marinara

Chicken Cacciatore - Chicken, ham, kalamata olives, peppers, onion, mushrooms, marinara, with penne pasta

Veal Piccata - Artichoke hearts, capers, lemon, butter, garlic, and angel hair pasta

Portabella's menu with pasta, pizza and build your own pizza

Pizza - Small or Large, Build your own pizza and house specialty pizzas

Elberta - Italian sausage, smoked sausge, and mozzarella

Foley - Peppers, kalamata olives, mushrooms, onions, pepperoni, and Italian sausage

Farmers Market - Fresh spinach, mushrooms, onions, peppers, tomato, and mozzarella

The Gulf - Fresh spinach, shrimp, artichoke hearts, feta, sun dried tomato pesto

Mardi Gras - Ham, geona salami, pepperoni, house made olive salad

The Lion - Italian sausage, ham, beef, bacon, and pepperoni

Sandwiches - Served on a toasted hoagie roll with chips

Chicken parmesan - Paneed chicken breast, marinara, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese

Muffuletta - Ham, salami, provolone, house olive spread

Chicken carbonara - chicken, bacon, green and red peppers, onions, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, alfredo

Salads - You can add chicken or shrimp

Spinach - Fresh spinach, feta, red onions, candied pecans, kalamata olives, house green onion dressing

Greek - Romaine, spinach, feta, kalamata, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes

House - Romaine, mixed greens, shredded parmesan, smoked bacon, fresh tomato, and house croutons

Dessert - Housemade Tiramisu, Salted Caramel Cheesecake, Mini Cannolis, Limoncello Dream Cake, Flourless Chocolate Torte

Kids Menu - Spaghetti, Alfredo Pasta, Spaghetti with meatball, Pizza (one topping)

Gluten-Free - Salads

Vegan - Salads

Vegetarian - Farmers market pizza, Salads, Five cheese pizza, Build your own pizza, Eggplant Parmesan, Alfredo

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Why you will love Portabella's

Best Italian restaurants in Foley
Friendly Service
Diverse menu of Italian favorites

Portabella's Restaurant sign over the entrance door to the restaurant, now open flag near the entrance, cars in a parking lot to the right

Things to know when planning a visit to Portabella's

Address - 321 Suite B S McKenzie St., Foley, AL

Phone - 251-943-7773

Hours - Closed on Mondays and Sundays

Open daily at 3 pm.

Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.

Reservations - Portabella's Foley does not currently take reservations

Accessibility -

Plus Size Seating - The chairs do not have arms on them and are pretty comfortable

Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual, date night

Pets - Pets are not allowed in the restaurant

Parking - There is parking along the side of the building

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🏨 TownePlace Suites by Marriott Foley at OWA - The most convenient hotel for OWA visitors, located right on the property. Features an indoor pool, full suites with kitchenettes, and easy walking access to The Park at OWA rides and Tropic Falls. Check Rates and Availability

🏨 Hampton Inn Foley (#1 Rated Hotel in Foley on Tripadvisor) - The top-rated hotel in Foley. Free breakfast, free parking, outdoor pool, and clean comfortable rooms. Located near Tanger Outlets and a short drive to OWA and the beach. A great all-around pick for families and couples. Check Rates and Availability

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🏨 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Foley - Conveniently located near Tanger Outlets and just 7 minutes from OWA. Offers a free hot breakfast, outdoor pool, hot tub, and gym. One of the most consistently well-reviewed options in Foley. Check Rates and Availability

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Portabella's Italian Restaurant - Foley