Portofino Restaurant & Events

Portofino Utica LLC 16 Harbor Lock Road
Dinner
Starters
Tomato Bruschetta
Grilled Ciabatta. Slow-Roasted Garlic. Roasted Tomato. Parmigiana Reggiano. Basil.
$11.00Calamari & Peppers
Tender Squid Fried Crispy, Pepperoncini, Fresh Lemon, Coarse Sea Salt and Lemon-Garlic Aioli.
$19.00Shrimp Cocktail
Four Jumbo Shrimp, Poached, Chilled and served with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon.
$21.00Carpaccio
Shaved Beef Tenderloin, Lemon-Garlic Aioli, White Truffle Oil & Parmigiana Reggiano.
$22.00Roasted Beets & Ricotta
Red Beets, pickled & Roasted, served with herbed ricotta cheese, crispy prosciutto and saffron honey.
$13.00Burnt Burrata
Lightly-Charred Burrata Cheese (Cool Center), Apricot Chutney, Grilled Flatbread, Basil Oil.
$18.00Arancini
Saffron Risotto Breaded and Fried. Truffle-Parmesan Aioli, Marinara.
$15.00Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts roasted to crispy Doneness, drizzled with balsamic glaze then topped with Gorgonzola crumbles and crispy prosciutto .
$11.00Long Hot Fritto
Long Hot Chile Peppers Stuffed with Sopresetta, Mozzarella, Breaded and Fried and Served with Charred Onion Aioli. Marinara. Grilled Bread.
$19.00Greens Portofino
Escarole sautéed with garlic, cherry peppers, sopressatta and dry wine, finished with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs and babied with mozzarella.
$20.00Hummus and Olives
Hummus, Marinated olives and Grilled Flatbread.
$9.00
Salads & Soup
Insalata (Personal)
Mixed Field Greens Dressed With Choice of House Made Dressing and Topped With Cucumber, Carrot, Onion and Tomato.
$5.00Insalata (Table)
$9.00Caesar Salad
Chopped Romaine, Crostini, Anchovies, Parmesan and Caesar Dresssing.
$9.00Caesar Salad (Table)
Romaine Lettuce Lightly Tossed With House Made Caesar Dressing and Topped With Croutons, Anchovies, a boiled egg and Parmigiana Reggiano.
$15.00Antipasto Salad
$19.00Zuppa (Soup Cup)
Ask About Our Daily Housemade Soup
$7.00Zuppa (Soup Bowl)
$11.00
Personal & For the Table
Sausage And Peppers
Meatballs
Our House-Recipe Meatballs, Ground Beef, Braised Pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan and spices rolled into balls and baked in marinara. 3, 6, or 9.
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
$9.00Risotto Alla Milanese (Table)
Braised Escarole Tossed With Sautéed Garlic, Shallot, Cherry Peppers, Sopresetta and Finished With Toasted Crumbs and Parmigiana Reggiano.
$17.00Seasonal Vegetable
Broccoli Steamed With Garlic, Wine and Finished With Lemon, Parmigiana Reggiano and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
$5.00Seasonal Vegetable (Table)
$9.00Pasta Aglio
Capellini Tossed With Fresh Herbs, Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Finished With Lemon, Parmigiana Reggiano and Blistered Cherry Tomatoes
$7.00Pasta Aglio (Table)
$15.00
Traditional Utica Fare
Chicken Riggies
Chicken, Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Olives, Cherry Peppers, Garlic and sopressatta Sautéed With San Marzano Tomatoes and Finished With Heavy Cream and Parmigiana Reggiano.
$28.00Lasagna Portofino
Bolognese Sauce, Ricotta Cheese, Shredded Mozzarella and Herbs layered between sheets of Pasta and baked.
$24.00Eggplant Neapolitan
Eggplant Peeled, Fried and Layered with fresh sliced tomato, herbed-ricotta cheese, mozzarella, basil and topped with house pomodoro.
$23.00Francaise Chicken
Chicken Cutlet Battered with Egg and Cheese and Pan-Fried. Finished with a Lemon Vin Blanc and Served over Pasta Aglio with Spinach.
$27.00Marsala Chicken
Chicken Cutlet Dredged Lightly With Flour, Sautéed with Mushrooms and Garlic, Finished With Marsala Wine and Butter. Served With Pasta Aglio With Spinach.
$27.00Parmigiana Chicken
Chicken Cutlet Lightly Breaded and Fried, Topped With Pomodoro Portofino, Fresh Basil and Melted Mozzarella.
$25.00Portofino Chicken
Chicken Cutlet, bread, lightly fried, topped with herbed-ricotta cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts, topped with mozzarella cheese, baked in the oven and finished with two shrimp sautéed in Sherry Wine Cream Sauce. Served with Capellini Aglio
$35.00The Classico
Three Meatballs, grilled sweet Italian sausage served over choice of pasta and sauce.
$25.00Francaise Veal
Veal Cutlet Battered with Egg and Cheese and Pan-Fried. Finished with a Lemon Vin Blanc and Served over Pasta Aglio with Spinach.
$33.00Marsala Veal
Veal Cutlet Dredged Lightly With Flour, Sautéed with Mushrooms and Garlic, Finished With Marsala Wine and Butter. Served With Pasta Aglio With Spinach.
$33.00Parmigiana Veal
Veal Cutlet Lightly Breaded and Fried, Topped With Pomodoro Portofino, Fresh Basil and Melted Mozzarella
$30.00Portofino Veal
Veal Cutlet, bread, lightly fried, topped with herbed-ricotta cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts, topped with mozzarella cheese, baked in the oven and finished with two shrimp sautéed in Sherry Wine
$41.00
Entrees
Scampi Florentine
Shrimp sautéed with garlic and wine, served over pasta again with sautéed spinach, blistered cherry tomatoes and feta cheese.
$37.00Beef Tenderloin Al Forno (Oven-Roasted Filet)
Seared & Roasted 8 oz Filet Mignon, seasonal vegetables, Herb-Roasted Potatoes, and Gorgonzola Besciamella.
$45.00Bistecca Con Pasta (Steak & Pasta)
14oz. Grilled Strip Loin, Herb Butter, Cappellini tossed with fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, Lightly Roasted Garlic and Sautéed Spinach.
$39.00Tortellini
Sea Scallops dusted lightly with breadcrumbs, pan-seared with sherry wine and garlic butter. Served over risotto a la Milanese with seasonal vegetable.
$31.00Garlic-Roasted Lamb Rack
$43.00Baked Lobster Cavatappi
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.
$54.00Scallops Miklanese
$44.00Herb-Crusted Salmon
8o. Skin-On Salmon, grilled with lemon and cracked pepper, topped with breadcrumbs, toasted with garlic butter and herbs. Served with rice pilaf sautéed spinach and basil hollandaise.
$37.00Pork Shank Osso Bucco
Bone-In Pork Shank Slow cooked in tomatoes and wine, finished with roasted garlic butter and Parmesan served with capellini aglio and seasonal vegetable.
$40.00Chicken Al Mattone
Half Chicken Grilled and Baked with Roasted Garlic, Italian Herbs and Feta Cheese. Served with Pilaf-Style Rice, Seasonal Vegetables and Chicken Veloute.
$36.00
Kids' Menu
Cheeseburger (Kids)
6oz. Burger Served on a Brioche Roll with Fries
$13.00Chicken Parmigiana (Kids)
Breaded or Grilled Chicken Breast. Marinara Sauce. Mozzarella Cheese. Capellini.
$15.00Chicken Tenders
Breaded Chicken Tenders Served with French Fries
$15.00Grilled Cheese
A Grilled Cheese Sandwich, With a Side of French Fries
$11.00Pasta (Kids)
A Kid Sized Pasta Dish With Your Choice of Our House Made Sauce.
$10.00Pasta & Meatballs
$13.00
Weekly Specials
Catering
Whole Cakes & Cookie Trays
Dessert
Dessert (Copy)
Portofino Chocolate Pearl
Hot Espresso Poured Over a White Chocolate Sphere Filled with Flourless Chocolate Morsels, Cannoli Crème Berries and Whipped Cream.
$13.00Panna Cotta
Vanilla Pana Cotta, Black Cherries Macerated in Sciacchetra Wine, Whipped Cream (Contains Alcohol)
$9.00Mascarpone Cheesecake
House Made Mascarpone-cheesecake with a Graham Crust, Whipped Cream and Topped with Your Choice of: Macerated Berries, Cherries, Salted Caramel Sauce, Chocolate Sauce, or Plain
$15.00Seasonal Cheesecake
$17.00Chocolate Tart
$13.00Gelato
Ask About Our Available Flavors, All Made in House
$3.00Sorbet
Ask About Our Available Flavors, All Made in House.
$3.00Cannoli
$7.00