Authentic Italian food in Covington, Louisiana. Who would have guessed it? This great little restaurant on the corner of New Hampshire and Boston street is a little gem. From atmosphere to the food, it captures it all. My wife Tracy and I spent the summer in Italy and fell in love with the food. We cried when we had to come home but Del Porto was here for our rescue. You could take this restaurant and plant it in a little town in Italian and you wouldn’t know the difference. You will not find a better meal on the Northshore. If you are reading this article to make sure it is as good as you heard it was, then you need to stop right now and make a reservation. I am serious! This place fills up quickly and you will be very upset if you do not get to try………………… anything on the menu.  Yes, the entire menu is to die for! I can’t wait for the next time I eat at Del Porto because I want to try the next thing on the menu.

Take my advice, order every course. The Europeans have long diners with many courses. This is how Del Porto structures their menu. Just like in Italy have the Anti pasta, salad, 1st course, 2nd course and dessert. Order a bottle of a house recommended Italian wine and enjoy the ride. Believe me when the diner is over and you walk out the door, you will have forgotten you are in Covington.

This is one of my all time favorite restaurants and it is in my backyard.

Reservation Phone: (949) 252-8848
Fax: (949) 252-0104
Email: irvine@ruthschris.com
Or dial 1-800-544-0808 followed by 156

Ruth’s Chris started in New Orleans, Louisiana in the 70’s. It immediately became the hot spot for steaks. Cooking their steaks at 1800 degrees, using the simplest of spices, the taste will blow your mind. It doesn’t get any better than this.

I have visited this restaurant since I was a child. My father worked at the Colonial bank when he was young and he help Ruth with one of her first bank loans for the restaurant. All of my life, when I think of steak, I think of Ruth’s Chris.

It has been a treat to have Ruth’s Chris in California. The last visit to the Irvine location I started with a bottle of the Antinori Villa Toscana. Our waiter Chris described it as fruit forward with a long smooth finish. He was correct. Not to heavy but enough to stand up to the lamb chops I ordered. It was cooked to Ruth’s Chris perfection. There is something so mouth watering when you here the steaks sizzling to your table. Everything comes a la cart, so we ordered a Cesar salad and potatoes au gratin. Very cheesing potatoes but delicious. There isn’t much more to say about this meal but that I seriously can’t wait to go back. I think I will take down the porterhouse for two next time! I will make sure to pack an artery.

Every time I visit Ruth’s Chris, the specials are seafood and as much as I love seafood, I just can’t see myself ordering seafood at Ruth’s Chris but I think I need to try it next time just in case I am missing something

I love this restaurant and it is the best steak money can buy!