Portofino Restaurant & Events

Starters

• Bruschetta Aglio (Grilled Garlic Bread)$15.00

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

• Baked Clams & Pancetta$21.00

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

• Kalamarakia Tiganita (Fried Baby Squid)$18.00

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

• Antipasto Di Mare (Appetizers of the Sea)$23.00

  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

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

• Burrata Bruciato (Burnt Burrata)$17.00

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

• Carne E Cacio (Meat and Cheese)$25.00

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

• Pasta Fritta Osso Bucco$23.00

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

• Carpaccio$17.00

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

• Arancini (Fried Risotto)$15.00

  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

  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

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

• Zuppa (Soup)$11.00

  Ask Your Server About Our Daily Housemade Soups.

Traditional Utica Fare

• Chicken Riggies$27.00

  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.

  • Chicken$29.00
  • Veal$35.00

• 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 Portofino$25.00

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

Entrées

• Braised Beef Braciole$37.00

  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

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

• Pollo Verde Al Mattone (Green Brick Game Hen)$35.00

  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

  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

  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

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

• Calabrian Lobster Carbonara$51.00

  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

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

• Veal Portofino$41.00

  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

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