Portofino Restaurant & Events
Popular Dishes
Cavatappi pasta tossed with lobster claw and knuckle meat in a creamy asiago besciamella. topped with mozzarella, herbed-breadcrumbs and an oven-roasted 5oz. cold water lobster tail.
$54.00
Shrimp sauteed with garlic and wine served over pasta aglio with sauteed spinach, blistered cherry tomatoes and feta cheese.
$38.00
Grilled ciabatta. slow-roasted garlic, mozzarella cheese, roasted tomato, parmigiano reggiano, basil aioli.
$16.00
Hand-shucked little-neck clams, crisp pancetta, buttered crumbs, basil puree. a light clam and white wine broth. grilled bread.
$20.00
Arborio rice cooked in the method of risotto, finished with white wine, fresh lemon, parmigiano reggiano and saffron.
$10.00
Menu for Portofino Restaurant & Events
entrees
scampi florentineshrimp sauteed with garlic and wine served over pasta aglio with sauteed spinach, blistered cherry tomatoes and feta cheese. | $38.00 |
beef tenderloin al forno (oven-roasted filet)8oz. filet mignon seared on the grill and finished to your liking in the oven. served with herb-roasted fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetables & gorgonzola besciamella. | $46.00 |
chicken breast mediterraneowhite-meat chicken breast grilled and baked with roasted garlic, italian herbs and feta cheese. served with pilaf-style rice, seasonal vegetables and tzatziki. | $36.00 |
bistecca con pasta (steak and pasta)14oz. grilled strip loin. herb butter. cappellini tossed with fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano reggiano, lightly roasted garlic and sauteed spinach. | $40.00 |
tortellini al frescoricotta-filled tortellini sauteed with blistered cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, shallots and white wine. finished with fresh basil, butter, lemon and topped with grated parmesan. | $32.00 |
agnello tuscano (tuscan lamb)half rack of lamb roasted with garlic, rosemary and topped with olive tapenade. served with sun-dried tomato orzo and sauteed spinach. | $44.00 |
baked lobster cavatappicavatappi pasta tossed with lobster claw and knuckle meat in a creamy asiago besciamella. topped with mozzarella, herbed-breadcrumbs and an oven-roasted 5oz. cold water lobster tail. | $54.00 |
capesante alla venezianasea scallops dusted lightly with breadcrumbs, pan-seared with white wine, lemon juice, parsley and garlic butter. served with citrus quinoa salad and seasonal vegetables. | $44.00 |
salmon mostarda8oz. skin-on salmon grilled with lemon and cracked pepper. topped with toasted breadcrumbs, grain mustard cream sauce, grilled corn, braised barley and spinach. | $38.00 |
pork shank osso buccobone-in pork shank slow cooked in tomatoes and wine. finished with roasted garlic butter and parmesan. served with pasta aglio and seasonal vegetables. | $40.00 |
starters
bruschetta aglio (grilled garlic bread)grilled ciabatta. slow-roasted garlic, mozzarella cheese, roasted tomato, parmigiano reggiano, basil aioli. | $16.00 |
baked clams & pancettahand-shucked little-neck clams, crisp pancetta, buttered crumbs, basil puree. a light clam and white wine broth. grilled bread. | $20.00 |
calamari & pepperstender squid fried crispy with shishito peppers and capers. fresh lemon, pomodoro sauce and lemon-garlic aioli. | $19.00 |
shrimp & avocado cocktailpoached shrimp, blistered cherry tomatoes, fresh avocado, house cocktail sauce and fresh lemon. | $24.00 |
carpaccioshaved beef tenderloin, lemon-garlic aioli, white truffle oil & parmigiano reggiano. crostini. | $22.00 |
beets & quinoaoven-roasted beets, citrus quinoa salad, feta cheese, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil. | $14.00 |
burnt burratalightly-charred burrata (cool center), apricot chutney, basil, herb-grilled flatbread, extra virgin olive oil. | $18.00 |
arancini (fried risotto)saffron risotto breaded and fried. truffle-parmesan aioli, parmigiano reggiano & arugula. pomodoro on the side | $17.00 |
pasta fritta osso buccocrispy but tender fried pasta sheets topped with slow braised pork, parmigiana béchamel, mozzarella, roasted red pepper, artichoke heart, red onion and basil. | $24.00 |
long hot frittolong hot chile peppers stuffed with sopresatta, mozzarella, roasted garlic and herbs. breaded, fried & served with charred onion-asiago aioli. | $19.00 |
portofino greensbraised escarole tossed with sauteed garlic, shallots, cherry peppers, sopresetta and finished with toasted crumbs and parmigiana reggiano. | $20.00 |
personal & for the table
risotto alla milanesearborio rice cooked in the method of risotto, finished with white wine, fresh lemon, parmigiano reggiano and saffron. | $10.00 |
broccoli nonnabroccoli steamed with garlic, wine and finished with lemon, parmigiano reggiano and extra virgin olive oil. | $6.00 |
pasta agliocapellini tossed with your choice of sauce: pomodoro, asiago besciamella (alfredo) or aglio | $10.00 |
insalata (salad)mixed field greens dressed with choice of house made dressing and topped with cucumber, carrot, onion and tomato. | $6.00 |
insalata alla caesar (caesar salad)romaine lettuce lightly tossed with house made caesar dressing and topped with croutons, anchovies, hard-boiled egg and parmigiano reggiano. | $9.00 |
insalata antipastomixed field greens served with choice of house made dressing and topped with sliced italian meats, provolone cheese, pepperoncini, olives, roasted red peppers, tomato, cucumber and red onion. | $18.00 |
zuppa (soup)ask your server about our daily housemade soups. | $11.00 |
traditional utica fare
chicken riggieschicken breasts, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, cherry peppers, whole black olives, garlic and prosciutto sauteed with our house pomodoro and finished with heavy cream and parmigiano reggiano. | $28.00 |
marsala chicken or vealchicken or veal cutlet, dredged lightly with flour, sautéed with mushrooms and garlic, finished with marsala wine and butter. served with pasta aglio with spinach. | $30.00 |
francaise chicken or vealchicken or veal cutlet battered with egg and cheese and pan-fried. finished with a lemon vin blanc and served over pasta aglio with spinach. | $30.00 |
parmigiana chicken or vealchicken or veal cutlet lightly breaded and fried, topped with pomodoro portofino, fresh basil and melted mozzarella. | $28.00 |
lasagna portofinobeef & sausage bolognese sauce layered with herbed-ricotta cheese, mozzarella, basil and tender pasta sheets. | $26.00 |
chicken or veal portofinocutlet breaded & fried, topped with spinach, artichoke hearts, herbed-ricotta cheese, sauteed shrimp with sherry cream sauce all over pasta aglio. | $36.00 |
burgers
burger classicotwo 4oz. smash patties with american cheese. served with lettuce, tomato, onion and charred-onion aioli served on toasted brioche. add: bacon (+$4), sautéed onions, mushrooms, peppers, mozzarella. (+$2) served with choice of house-made chips, sweet potato fries or french fries. | $17.00 |
burnt burrata burgercharred burrata (warm outside, cool center). stone fruit chutney. basil. extra virgin olive oil. all atop two 4oz. smash patties. served on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and basil aioli. served with choice of house-made chips, sweet potato fries or french fries. | $20.00 |
calabrian chile burgerour hand-crafted "long hot fritto," calabrian chile pepper aioli, melted mozzarella, all atop two 4oz. smash patties. served on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and basil aioli. served with choice of house-made chips, sweet potato fries or french fries. | $23.00 |
bella burgertwo 4oz. smash patties topped with roasted portobella mushroom, roasted peppers, spinach, mozzarella cheese & herbed ricotta cheese served on toasted brioche. served with choice of house-made chips, sweet potato fries or french fries. | $21.00 |
soup & salads
winter spinach saladbaby spinach, romaine hearts, candied pecans, port wine cranberries, onion, cucumber, feta cheese & a maple-balsamic vinaigrette. | $17.00 |
grilled chicken panzonellatender white-meat chicken breast roasted with garlic and rosemary, pulled into large pieces. tossed with cubes of toasted ciabatta bread, pepperoncini, kalamata olive, tomato, onion, field greens dressed with honey-apple cider vinaigrette, finished with fresh shaved grana padano. | $25.00 |
grilled autumn saladchoice of grilled chicken breast or salmon filet, grilled romaine heart, roasted squash, gorgonzola cheese, sunflower kernels, roasted red peppers, red onion & dressed with cranberry vinaigrette. | $22.00 |
steak salad4oz. grilled beef tenderloin. mixed field greens. oven-roasted tomatoes. gorgonzola, red onion, artichoke heart and fried mushrooms dressed with grain mustard vinaigrette. | $29.00 |
insalatamixed field greens served with choice of house made dressing and topped with cucumber, carrot and onion. | $11.00 |
insalata alla caesarromaine lettuce lightly tossed with house-made caesar dressing and topped with croutons, anchovies, hard-boiled egg & parmigiana reggiano. | $16.00 |
insalata antipastamixed field greens served with choice of house-made dressing and topped with sliced italian meats, provolone cheese, pepperoncini, olives, roasted red peppers, tomato, cucumber & red onion. | $19.00 |
zuppaask your server about our house-made soups. | $11.00 |
flatbreads
blancoroasted garlic cream, parmigiana, mozzarella and herbs. baked on thin and crispy flatbread. | $17.00 |
classicocrisply baked flatbread with our house pomodoro sauce, slow-roasted garlic, herbs and mozzarella cheese. | $17.00 |
margheritaslow-roasted garlic, tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese baked on thin and crispy flatbread. | $17.00 |
apricot & ricottaslow-roasted garlic, apricot chutney, herbed ricotta and spinach baked on thin and crispy flatbread. | $19.00 |
others
chicken riggieschicken breast, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, cherry peppers, whole black olives, garlic and prosciutto sautéed with our house pomodoro and finished with heavy cream & parmigiana reggiano. | $28.00 |
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Late-night dining
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Dinning option
Alcohol served
Chef's table
Amenities and More
Late-night dining
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Dinning option
Alcohol served
Chef's table
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