portaVia is a family-owned restaurant on Dalton's Main Street where Mama Donna and her staff prepare wood-fired pizza, pasta dishes, and house-made specialties like meatballs and Tuscan onion soup from scratch. The kitchen avoids frozen shortcuts, relying instead on fresh ingredients in classic recipes passed down through generations. The dining room has a cozy Italian atmosphere with soft lighting and hosts live music, trivia nights, and local charity events. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m.