Portofino Restaurant & Events

Starters

• Bruschetta Aglio (Grilled Garlic Bread)15,00 USD

  Grilled Ciabatta. Slow-Roasted Garlic, Roasted Tomato, Parmigiano Reggiano, Basil.

• Baked Clams & Pancetta21,00 USD

  Hand-Shucked Clams, Crisp Pancetta, Buttered Crumbs, Basil Purée.

• Kalamarakia Tiganita (Fried Baby Squid)18,00 USD

  Tender Squid Fried Crispy, Fresh Lemon, Pomodoro Sauce and Saffron Aioli.

• Antipasto Di Mare (Appetizers of the Sea)23,00 USD

  Steamed Clams, Poached Shrimp, Slow-Roasted Garlic, Kalamatta Olive, Pepperoncini, Fresh Lemon, Blistered Cherry Tomato. Grilled Bread

• Bietolas Al Forno (Oven-Roasted Beets)13,00 USD

  Oven-Roasted Beets, Gorgonzola, Grilled Corn, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Fresh Basil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

• Burrata Bruciato (Burnt Burrata)17,00 USD

  Lightly-Charred Burrata (Cool Center), Apricot Chutney, Basil, Herb-Grilled Flatbread, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

• Carne E Cacio (Meat and Cheese)25,00 USD

  Carne - A Selection of Three Cured Meats Imported. Cacio - A Selection of Three Cheeses Imported.

• Pasta Fritta Osso Bucco23,00 USD

  Crispy but Tender Fried Pasta Sheets Topped With Slow Braised Pork, Parmigiana Béchamel, Fresh Tomato, Artichoke Hearts, and Basil.

• Carpaccio17,00 USD

  Shaved Beef Tenderloin, Lemon-Garlic Aioli, White Truffle Oil & Parmigiana Reggiano.

• Arancini (Fried Risotto)15,00 USD

  Saffron Risotto Breaded and Fried. Truffle-Parmesan Aioli, Parmigiana Reggiano & Arugula.

Personal & For the Table

Add Chicken, Steak, Scallops or Shrimp to Any of These Items

• Portofino Greens

  Braisered Escarole Tossed With Sauteed Garlic, Shallot, Cherry Peppers, Sopresetta and Finished With Toasted Crumbs and Parmigiana Reggiano.

• Risotto Alla Milanese

  Arborio Rice Cooked In The Method of Risotto, Finished With Saffron White Wine, Fresh Lemon, Parmigiana Reggiano and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

• Broccoli Nonna

  Broccoli Steamed With Garlic, Wine and Finished With Lemon, Parmigiana Reggiano and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

• Pasta Aglio

  Capellini Tossed With Fresh Herbs, Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Finished With Parmigiana Reggiano and Blistered Cherry Tomatoes.

• Insalata (Salad)9,00 USD

  Mixed Field Greens Dressed With Choice of House Made Dressing and Topped With Cucumber, Carrot, Onion and Tomato.

• Insalata Alla Caesar (Caesar Salad)15,00 USD

  Romaine Lettuce Lightly Tossed With House Made Caesar Dressing and Topped With Croutons, Anchovies and Parmigiana Reggiano.

• Zuppa (Soup)11,00 USD

  Ask Your Server About Our Daily Housemade Soups.

Traditional Utica Fare

• Chicken Riggies27,00 USD

  Chicken, Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Cherry Peppers, Garlic and Prosciutto Sautéed With San Marzano Tomatoes and Finished With Heavy Cream and Parmigiana Reggiano.

• Marsala Chicken or Veal

  Chicken or Veal Cutlet, Dredged Lightly With Flour, Sautéed With Mushrooms and Garlic, Finished With Marsala Wine and Butter. Served With Pasta Aglio With Spinach.

  • Chicken29,00 USD
  • Veal35,00 USD

• Francaise Chicken or Veal

  Chicken or Veal Cutlet Battered with Egg and Cheese and Pan-Fried. Finished with a Lemon Vin Blanc and Served over Pasta Aglio with Spinach.

• Parmigiana Chicken or Veal

  Chicken or Veal Cutlet Lightly Breaded and Fried, Topped With Pomodoro Portofino, Fresh basil and Melted Mozzarella.

• Lasagna Portofino25,00 USD

  Beef & Sausage Bolognese Sauce Layered With Herbed-Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella, Basil and Tender Pasta Sheets.

Entrées

• Braised Beef Braciole37,00 USD

  Tender Pounded Beef Top Round, Prosciutto, Parmesan & Herbed Bread Crumbs Braised in Tomato and Red Wine Sauce. Braised Barley and Asparagus.

• Beef Tenderloin Al Forno (Oven-Roasted Filet)45,00 USD

  Seared & Roasted 8oz. Filet Mignon, Glazed Carrots, Smashed Potatoes, Red Wine Demi Glaze.

• Pollo Verde Al Mattone (Green Brick Game Hen)35,00 USD

  Marinated Whole Game Hen, Pressed On The Grill To Crispy-Skinned Doneness. Arugula, Squash Puree and Fresh Lemon.

• Bistecca Con Pasta (Steak and Pasta)39,00 USD

  12oz. Grilled Strip Loin, Herb Butter, Spaghetti a la Chitarra Tossed With Fresh Herbs, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Parmigiana Reggiano and Lightly Roasted Garlic, Broccoli With Lemon and Garlic.

• Tortellini Alla Boschi (Tortellini of the Woods)31,00 USD

  Tortellini Sautéed With Wild Mushrooms, Roasted Garlic, Spinach, Fresh Thyme in a Fresh Tomato-Based Sauce, Herbed-Ricotta, Truffled Oil and Cracked Black Pepper.

• Agnello Di Grecia (Greek Lamb)45,00 USD

  Half Rack of Lamb Roasted with Garlic and Rosemary. Traditional Greek Vegetable Salad. Grilled Flatbread and Tzatziki.

• Calabrian Lobster Carbonara51,00 USD

  Bucatini Tossed in a Traditional Egg and Cream Carbonara Finished with Calabrian Chilies, Sausage, Basil and Topped With an 6oz. Herb and Butter Roasted Lobster Tail.

• Capesante Di Mare (Sea Scallops)43,00 USD

  Pan-Seared Sea Scallops Served With Crispy Pancetta Lardons, Arugula, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Corn, Saffron Aioli and Fresh Lemon.

• Veal Portofino41,00 USD

  Breaded Veal Cutlet Rolled With Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Ricotta Cheese and Thyme, Topped With Shrimp Sautéed With Sherry Wine, Cracked Peppercorn and Cream. Served with Risotto Alla Milanese.

• Salmon Griglio (Grilled Salmon)37,00 USD

  8oz. Skin-On Salmon Grilled With Lemon Wine and Cracked Pepper, Finished With Basil-Hollandaise and Served With Sautéed Spinach and Fingerling Potatoes.