I can't believe Porcelli's only has a 2 1/2 star rating on Yelp! I love this place! I did read some of the bad reviews, and I guess I can see those things happening (slow service at dinner, less than stellar seafood...)
However, I have to say: the lunch servers and cooks are AWESOME! I have been there for dinner a couple times, and it feels like an entirely different restaurant - my favorite dishes that I order for lunch are unrecognizable at dinner. Maybe there is a different kitchen staff at night?
Anyway, I go for lunch a couple times a month for the past 9 years (it was called something else when I first started going, before it became a Porcellis, I think) and I have never had a bad experience. I absolutely love the servers - very efficient and friendly and when that place is packed for lunch (pretty much every day) - they are busting their asses!
I think the food is delicious! The salads are humongous and fresh (try the spring salad!) and every pasta dish I've tried has been delicious. My favorite thing lately is a special they have every now and then - blackened tilapia over balsamic rice and beans. Love it! The eggplant parmesan is among the best (and hugest serving) I've ever had.
The prices are great, especially for downtown! Most entrees are $10 or less and pastas include a really nice little salad (try the raspberry or poppyseed dressings - yum!) and fresh, soft sliced Italian bread with super garlicky butter.