Welcome to Porta Bella

Directions

How to find Porta Bella
425 N. Frances Street – Madison Wisconsin
Located in the heart of the University of Wisconsin – Madison campus. Just one block south of the popular shopping & fine dining district of State Street – and 2-1/2 north of the KOHL Center, we are conveniently located for easy access for your dining & events. The Madison public parking ramp across the street, along with street side parking allow for easy accessibility even for the handicap.

From Middleton:
Go east on University Ave. until it turns into W. Johnson. Stay in the left hand lane of Johnson St. until you come to Frances St. Make a left on Frances, go 1-1/2 blocks toward State St. Porta Bella is on the right and the parking ramp is on the left.

From West Town and Southwest Side:
Take 
the Beltline (12 & 18) east to the Park St. exit (151 North). Take Park street to Johnson St. Turn right on Johnson and immediately get into the left lane. 2 blocks down make a left turn onto Frances St. Go 1-1/2 blocks toward State St. Porta Bella is on the right and the parking ramp on the left.

From the South Side and Oregon:
Take Park St. to W. Johnson St., make a right turn and immediately go to the left lane. 2 blocks down, make a left turn on Frances St. Go 1-1/2 blocks toward State St. Porta Bella is on the right and the parking ramp on the left.

From the Coliseum
and the South East Side:

Take the Beltline (12 & 18) west to the Park St. exit (151 north). Make a right hand turn at the bottom of the ramp, proceed to W. Johnson St. Make a right hand turn onto Johnson and immediately get into the left hand lane. 2 blocks down make a left hand turn on to Frances St. Go 1-1/2 blocks towards State St. Porta Bella is on the right and the parking ramp on the left.

From Stoughton and McFarland:
Take 51 North to the Beltline (12 & 18) West. Go west until you come to the Park St. exit (151 North), make a right hand turn at the bottom of the ramp. Proceed to W. Johnson St., make a right hand turn and immediately get into the left hand lane. 2 blocks down make a left hand turn on to Frances St. Go 1-1/2 blocks towards State St. Porta Bella is on the right and the parking ramp on the left.

Restaurant Hours

Monday11AM – 9PM
Tuesday11AM – 9PM
Wednesday11AM – 9PM
Thursday11AM – 9PM
Friday11AM – 9PM
Saturday11AM – 9PM
Sunday4PM – 9PM
Porta Bella’s dining room and patio are open. Carryout and delivery is available. For Reservations, call 608-256-3186

Location

425 North Frances Street – Madison, WI 53703

Signature Dishes

Our own creation chosen as one of Madison’s “best sandwiches” by Isthmus magazine
Our homemade topping of cheddar and mozzarella cheese, salami, ham and garbanzo beans served with a choice of seven dressings.
Choose from 11 specialty pizzas, or create your own masterpiece.
Nothing says Italian like fresh pasta, Italian-seasoned beef, and our homemade Tomato Sauce.