Porta Via Beverly Hills to Reopen this Summer

A longtime neighborhood staple, Porta Via Beverly Hills, has announced it will relocate and reopen at 184 N. Cañon Drive in summer 2026, following a fire that destroyed its original location on Christmas morning 2025.

Founded in 1994 as a humble breakfast and lunch café at 424 N. Cañon Drive, Porta Via expanded over 31 years into a 4,000-square-foot restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, a full bar, and private event space. The new location, just three blocks south, marks the restaurant’s next chapter.

The 5,300-square-foot space will feature a patio and seating for 165 guests in a contemporary bistro setting that reinterprets the Porta Via brand while honoring its history.

“We’ve made so many memories at Porta Via Beverly Hills, and we’re incredibly grateful to have become a lasting part of the community,” said owner Peter Garland. “This summer, we begin a new chapter in a new home and look forward to making new memories there with the support of our longtime guests.”

Garland cited the evolving energy of the southern end of N. Cañon Drive as a key factor in the decision to relocate.

“With the park and newly opened cul-de-sac nearby, Spago next door, the Maybourne Hotel across the street, and restaurants like Dante, Novikov, and Mastro’s all within close reach, the center of gravity has shifted in this direction,” he said.

Since the fire, Garland has prioritized supporting Porta Via’s longtime staff, retaining key team members by placing them at the Palm Desert and Calabasas locations, as well as at the seasonal Porta Via pop-up at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden during the BNP Paribas Open.

“It’s been incredibly important to keep our team together,” he said. “They’ve helped make us what we are.”

Porta Via locations include Porta Via Pacific Palisades, Porta Via Calabasas, and Porta Via Palm Desert. The Pacific Palisades location has been temporarily closed since the January 2025 fires and is slated to reopen in August 2026. The Calabasas and Palm Desert locations continue to thrive.

Garland’s family of upscale neighborhood restaurants serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, offering Italian-inspired, contemporary California cuisine alongside a curated wine list and a vibrant, seasonal cocktail program that complements the menu and reflects the spirit of the restaurant, all rooted in his philosophy: combining the best seasonal, organic ingredients and preparing them simply.

“As we transition to our new home, we’re excited to continue serving our community with the same passion and dedication,” Garland added. “Thank you for being part of our journey—here’s to many more years of great food, warm hospitality, and shared memories.”