I have been to Porta Bella several times over the years. Why I've gone there more than once I just don't know. I just want so badly to like this place but every time it truly disappoints. The only thing it has going is the semblance of a romantic atmosphere (although that's really only due to the low lighting).
My last trip I had the pasta primavera, artichoke and spinach ravioli in a pesto sauce and sauteed veggies. The only problem was that there were 3 itty bitty raviolis in the entire dish. Trying to find them was like an archeology dig amongst unfresh and limp veggies.
Next time you walk past the place do yourself a favor and just keep walking. The sub-par food and service aren't worth your time or money.