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Porsena

Porsena

(Now Closed)
Italian Restaurant and Bar$$$$
East Village, New York
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  • The Salup Group
    The Salup GroupJune 29, 2011
    You have to try the Mozzarella-and-bottarga crostini, it is fantastic!
  • Peter C.
    Peter CortezSeptember 16, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    If you are lucky they'll have tge special pasta with Uni. GET IT!
  • Luke's Lobster
    Luke's LobsterJuly 19, 2012
    The ragu is delicious -- Sara knows her stuff!
  • Andrew C.
    Andrew CerdaSeptember 15, 2011
    Perfect size pasta servings. Go family style!
  • Elizabeth Y.
    Elizabeth YangJune 18, 2013
    Anneloni con Salsiccia e Rape. You're welcome.
  • Northern Spy Food Co
    Northern Spy Food CoJanuary 6, 2011
    Dry pasta cooked to order, the right way, by a chef who knows the difference. That's all the reason you need to eat here.
  • Sarah N.
    Sarah NelsonMay 29, 2012
    simple italian spot from owner of Porchetta
  • Nancy B.
    Nancy BrightDecember 16, 2010
    try the lasagna, it's traditional Tuscan and absolutely wonderful!
  • Bryce R.
    Bryce RobertsMarch 19, 2014
    pay with Cover!
  • Christopher W.
    Christopher WongMay 20, 2016
    Lasagna highly rated
  • Nancy B.
    Nancy BrightDecember 16, 2010
    try the lasagna, it's traditional Tuscan and delicious!
  • Adam K.
    Adam KubanFebruary 21, 2012
    The individually baked lasagna.
  • Eelain S.
    Eelain SteketeeJanuary 8, 2011
    simple italian in a simple setting.. food is good but they're a little heavy on the salt.
  • Amanda C.
    Amanda CormierFebruary 21, 2012
    Eater recommends the lasagne.
  • Stefan M.
    Stefan MailvaganamDecember 10, 2010
    Gotta try the Vongole!!! Delicious
  • Su L.
    Su LeeMarch 1, 2012
    the lasagna.
  • NYU Restaurateur C.
    Sara Jenkins is an Italian-food goddess!
  • Ameya P.
    Ameya PendseOctober 11, 2013
    Avoid this place. What you order off the menu isn't necessarily what you're going to get. And the excuses are pathetic.
  • Brian C.
    Brian CarrollJanuary 1, 2012
    Bean salad.
  • Mitch B.heart icon on user image
    Mitch BernsteinSeptember 24, 2012
    My tip: don't bother.
  • Beat I.
    Beat ItJanuary 31, 2013
    Sorry. There's nothing special about this place.
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