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End of an era: Astoria institution Porto Bello to close its doors for good this Sunday

Porto Bello will close its doors for the final time this Sunday. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Aug. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Porto Bello, an Astoria institution serving traditional Italian dishes for the past 26 years, will close its doors for good this Sunday, Aug. 17. The restaurant, which opened its doors at 43-18 Ditmars Blvd. in 1999, has been a community gathering place for the past two-and-a-half decades, with…