Situated in the lobby of Park Hotel Clarke Quay is Porta, the hotel chain’s latest addition to their extensive lineup of F&B options.
Besides offering an assortment of dishes from all over Europe, the restaurant also has a deli where customers can take away cold cuts like ham or sausages in the day.
![Porta — The Avocado Toast Porta — The Avocado Toast](https://coffeeandcravings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/porta-the-avocado-toast-1024x576.jpg)
We stopped by to check out Porta’s new menu and started with a couple of selections from their new brunch menu. The Avocado Toast ($16) is great fuel for any millennial not looking to buy a house in the near future (old joke, I know!). The touch of balsamic vinegar cuts though the heaviness of the avocado delightfully, though i wished the bread sported a little more flavour.
![Porta — Apple Bacon Pancakes Porta — Apple Bacon Pancakes](https://coffeeandcravings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/porta-apple-bacon-pancakes-768x1024.jpg)
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Our second and final peek at the brunch menu is a plate of gorgeously stacked Apple Bacon Pancakes ($16). Drizzle that pile of goodness with that sweet and sticky maple syrup and bite down on some crispy bacon and fluffy pancakes for the ultimate brunch experience.
![Porta — Sweet Potato & Kale Salad Porta — Sweet Potato & Kale Salad](https://coffeeandcravings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/porta-sweet-potato-kale-salad-1024x576.jpg)
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Moving on to the main menu, the Sweet Potato & Kale Salad ($14) delighted with a sweet and fragrant dressing that balanced out the harsh bitterness kale can sometimes deliver. The Tuna Tartare ($18) on the other hand, was refreshing with its light sesame dressing.
![Porta — The Spring Chicken Porta — The Spring Chicken](https://coffeeandcravings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/porta-the-spring-chicken-1024x576.jpg)
![Porta — The Spring Chicken Porta — The Spring Chicken](https://coffeeandcravings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/porta-the-spring-chicken-1024x576.jpg)
The Spring Chicken ($24) and Norwegian Salmon ($24) offer safe and healthy main course options for the #fitspro crowd with a good balance of proteins, greens and carbs. The taro puree that came with the chicken was a tad too heavy for my liking, but I preferred the sweet and lighter pumpkin puree that was coupled with the salmon.
![Porta — Braised Beef Short Rib Porta — Braised Beef Short Rib](https://coffeeandcravings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/porta-braised-beef-short-rib-1024x576.jpg)
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If you’re looking for something a little heavier and heartier, the Braised Beef Short Rib ($28) will leave you more than satisfied with it’s rich and savoury goodness.The tender beef proved to pair delightfully with the curry mash for a deep and spicy flavour.
![Porta — Prawn And Spicy Chorizo Pasta Porta — Prawn And Spicy Chorizo Pasta](https://coffeeandcravings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/porta-prawn-and-spicy-chorizo-pasta-768x1024.jpg)
![Porta — Prawn And Spicy Chorizo Pasta Porta — Prawn And Spicy Chorizo Pasta](https://coffeeandcravings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/porta-prawn-and-spicy-chorizo-pasta-768x1024.jpg)
But the real stars of Porta are without a doubt their pasta dishes. The innocent looking Prawn And Spicy Chorizo Pasta ($22) pack a whole lot of flavour and spice sending my taste buds into overdrive, definitely a dish not to be missed!
![Porta —Wild Mushroom Orecchiette Porta —Wild Mushroom Orecchiette](https://coffeeandcravings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/porta-wild-mushroom-orecchiette-1024x576.jpg)
![Porta —Wild Mushroom Orecchiette Porta —Wild Mushroom Orecchiette](https://coffeeandcravings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/porta-wild-mushroom-orecchiette-1024x576.jpg)
For the vegetarians out there, don’t despair because the Wild Mushroom Orecchiette ($22) provides an equal or arguably a better experience. The sauce is rich and earthy without being overpowering and heavy which tends to be the downfall for so many cream based pasta dishes.
![Porta — Strawberry & Basil Panna Cotta Porta — Strawberry & Basil Panna Cotta](https://coffeeandcravings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/porta-strawberry-basil-panna-cotta-1024x576.jpg)
![Porta — Strawberry & Basil Panna Cotta Porta — Strawberry & Basil Panna Cotta](https://coffeeandcravings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/porta-strawberry-basil-panna-cotta-1024x576.jpg)
We finally closed off the evening with Strawberry & Basil Panna Cotta ($12) I was a little hesitant about the combination of ingredients at first, but my worries were put to rest the second I got a taste! The basil added a different level of sweetness to the dish that I wasn’t expecting and it wasn’t overly sweet.
Porta
1 Unity Street, Singapore 237983
Phone: +65 6593 8855
Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am – 10.30pm
*** This was a hosted tasting. ***