The Portofino Restaurant Menu

Traditional Italian restaurant in Crystal City, Arlington, VA. We are located on Historic 23rd St Restaurant Row. Family owned, established in 1970. We provide delicious pasta, seafood and veal dishes in comfortable dining settings. We have a large parking lot, available free for our customers. We have 2 large rooms available for private groups ranging from 20 -65 guests.

Family owned since 1970, this restaurant serves fine Northern Italian fare based on family recipes. Based on 718 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

The Portofino Restaurant 22202

Address:
526 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202

Phone: (703) 979-8200

Website:

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Hours

Friday	5–10 PM
Saturday	5–10 PM
Sunday	5–10 PM
Monday (Labor Day)	Closed
Tuesday	5–10 PM
Wednesday	5–10 PM
Thursday	5–10 PM

Tonight’s Specials
Bruschetta Salad Marinated tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, garlic croutons, over greens and balsamic vinegar	$9.95
Cream Of Crab Soup Oyster Crackers	$9.95
Gaspacho Cold tomato and cucumber soup with croutons	$7.95
Soft Shell Crab Portofino Breaded and fried soft-shell crab served with side of linguine and tomato clam sauce	$20.95
Veal Flank Steak Sliced, with gorgonzola-sherry wine sauce	$26.95
Prime Rib Roast CAB Prime Rib with Mashed Potatoes	$36.95
Spinach Tagliatelle Al Salmone – Long spinach pasta tossed with chopped smoked salmon and parmesan cream sauce	$20.95
Monkfish Picatta Sautéed Atlantic monkfish medallions with white wine, lemon, and capers over capellini pasta	$25.95
Lunch
Polpettine Al Sugo Veal, pork, and beef meatballs served with tomato sauce	$9.95
Cozze Alla Sambuca Mussels steamed with garlic, white wine, sambuca and cream	$9.95
Pasta Festival Any item on our Pasta list can be ordered in appetizer portion	$8.95
Calamari Fritti Fried calamari in a light batter with tangy horseradish dipping sauce	$8.95
Antipasto Italiano Antipasto of assorted Italian cold cuts and giardiniera with Italian dressing	$9.95
Melanzane Portofino Baked eggplant filled with ricotta cheese baked with a tomato-cream sauce	$8.95
Minestrone Homemade fresh vegetable soup	$5.95
Tortellini En Brodo Fresh pasta rings stuffed with spinach, ground veal and mortadella ham, in a clear consommé	$5.95
Insalata Di Bistecca E Cipolla* Grilled slices of Certified Angus Flat Iron Steak on a bed of greens with sweet red onion, corn, and Dijon balsamic dressing	$18.95
Fried Calamari Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine lettuce tossed with delicately breaded calamari, garlic croutons, and parmesan dressing	$13.95
Balsamic Chicken Salad Diced grilled chicken, homemade garlic croutons, shaved parmesan cheese and spinach with balsamic dressing	$13.95
Insalata “Frutti Di Mare” A combination of marinated seafood-shrimp, calamari, scallops, and mussels-served over tender baby greens	$14.95
Melanzane “Portofino” Rolled eggplant filled with ricotta cheese baked in a tomato cream sauce	$12.95
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana Layered eggplant slices with tomato and mozzarella	$12.95
Mozzarella E Pomodori Fresh mozzerella served with sliced vine-ripened tomatoes and Italian dressing	$11.95
Insalata Veronese With goat cheese, walnuts, and raspberry vinaigrette	$11.95
Fettucine Alla “Alfredo” Pasta in parmigiano cream sauce	$12.95
Linguini Alle Vongole Linguine pasta with chopped clam sauce – Choice of: tomato or white garlic	$14.95
Tortellini Portofino Ringlets of pasta filled with veal and mortadella ham tossed with tomato cream sauce	$13.95
Cannelloni Al Pomodoro Freshly rolled pasta tubes filled with blended veal and chicken and baked in tomato sauce	$12.95
Lasagne Bolognese Layers of fresh pasta, cheese and meat baked in a Northern Italian sauce	$14.95
Bucatini Alla “Carbonara” In egg cream sauce with parmesan, pancetta, onion, and sweet peas	$12.95
Spaghetti Con Salsiccie Sweet Italian sausage, green pepper, onion, and mushrooms in tomato sauce over spaghetti	$13.95
Orecchiette Piemontese Round ear shaped pasta with four types of wild mushroom, rosemary cream sauce and grilled chicken breast—an original family specialty	$14.95
Scaloppine Al Marsala Veal sautéed with fresh mushrooms and Marsala wine	$16.95
Picatta Di Vitello Veal slices sautéed in butter, capers and lemon-white wine sauce	$16.95
Cotoletta Alla Parmigiana Breaded veal cutlet with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce	$16.95
Scaloppine Con Funghi Shitake Veal sautéed with shitake mushrooms and veal demi-glace	$16.95
Bistecca Portofino* Certified Angus Flat Iron Steak broiled with creamy green peppercorn sauce	$18.95
Filetto Alla Gorgonzola* Tenderloin of beef medallions with gorgonzola cream sauce	$19.95
Pollo Portofino Breast of chicken stuffed with spinach, parmesan cheese and prosciutto, breaded and baked with wine cream sauce-an original family specialty	$16.95
Pollo Parmesan Breaded chicken cutlet topped with fresh tomato sauce and melted mozzarella	$14.95
Pollo Al Rustico Sautéed in marinara sauce with onion, green pepper, mushrooms, and sliced Italian sausage	$14.95
Picatta Di Pollo “Pilar” Boneless chicken breast sautéed in butter, lemon, and capers sauce	$14.95
Pollo Alla Marsala Boneless breast of chicken sautéed with Marsala wine and sliced mushrooms	$14.95
Cape Sante Portofino Fried fresh scallops with garlic butter sauce	$17.95
Scampi Alla Fra Diavola Shrimp sauteed in a spicy tomato sauce, served over linguini	$16.95
Filetto Di Sole Almondine Sautéed filet of sole with toasted almonds, white wine and lemon brown butter	$15.95
Calamari Alla Marinara Squid in peppers, mushrooms, and onion-garlic tomato sauce	$13.95
Fritto Misto Di Mare Fried shrimp, scallops, squid, and fresh fish with a tangy horseradish dipping sauce	$16.95
Dinner Menu
Cozze Marinara Whole Chilean mussels steamed in spicy tomato sauce	$13.95
Calamari Fritti Fried calamari, lighty floured with lemon wedges and our special horseradish dipping sauce	$11.95
Polenta Croccante Crispy polenta triangles with wild mushrooms and rosemary cream sauce	$9.95
Prosciutto E Mozzarella Cured Parma ham with fresh mozzarella cheese and Italian dressing	$11.95
Involtini Di Melanzane Eggplant rolls filled with ricotta cheese and baked with tomato cream sauce, delicious	$9.95
Antipasto Italiano Antipasto of assorted Italian cold cuts with pickled Giardiniera and fresh mozzarella cheese	$10.95
Frutti Di Mare Cold combination of shrimp, scallops, calamari, and mussels marinated in olive oil and lemon over greens	$13.95
Pasta Festival Any item on our Pasta list can be ordered in appetizer portion	$11.95
Minestrone Di Verdure Homemade vegetable soup – A specialty of our Chef	$7.45
Zuppe Di Polpettini Chicken broth with parmesan turkey meatballs and spinach	$7.45
Tortellini En Brodo Fresh pasta rings stuffed with spinach, ground veal and mortadella ham, in a clear consommé	$6.95
Insalata Portofino Artichoke, tomato, fresh mushrooms, ceci peas, and mixed greens with Italian red wine vinaigrette	$9.95
Insalata Caprese Fresh mozzarella cheese served with slices of tomato over mixed greens and Italian red wine vinaigrette	$9.95
Insalata Di Spinacio Spinach salad with dried cherries, pine nuts, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette	$8.95
Insalata Veronese Goat cheese and walnuts over tender baby greens and raspberry vinaigrette	$8.95
Insalata Di Cesare Caesar salad with homemade garlic croutons	$7.95
Insalata Verde Tossed green salad – Italian dressing	$6.95
Orecchiette Quattro Funghi For those who love mushrooms – round ear shaped pasta with four types of wild mushrooms and rosemary cream	$17.95
Ravioli Portofino Roasted vegetables (eggplant, onions, garlic, carrots, peppers, zucchini) and goat cheese filled pasta tossed with diced tomatoes and sage butter	$18.95
Linguini Al Vongole Homemade chopped clam sauce – served in your choice of: red tomato sauce or white garlic sauce	$20.95
Melanzane “Portofino” Baked eggplant filled with ricotta cheese with tomato cream sauce	$17.95
Linguini Al Pesto Genovese In a green sauce made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and parmigiano cheese	$16.95
Gnocchi Alla “Portofino” Potato dumplings served in a pink tomato cream sauce	$17.95
Lasagne Bolognese Layers of fresh pasta, cheese and meat baked in a Northern Italian meat sauce	$18.95
Bucatini Alla Carbonara Thick spaghetti with a hole running through the center sauteed in egg cream sauce with parmigiano, pancetta, sweet peas, and onion	$18.95
Cannelloni Al Gratin Freshly rolled pasta tubes with blended meat filling and baked in creamy béchamel sauce	$17.95
Linguine Monte E Mare Pasta tossed with sautéed shitake mushrooms and shrimp in extra virgin olive oil and garlic	$20.95
Tortellini Di Vitello Ai Suo Piacere Ringlets of pasta filled with veal and mortadella ham topped with your choice of: alfredo sauce or tomato meat sauce	$17.95
Fettucine Alla “Alfredo” Wide egg noodles folded in a parmesan cream sauce	$16.95
Saltimboca Alla Romana Veal slices sautéed with prosciutto and a sage-white wine sauce	$25.95
Cotoletta Alla Parmigiana Breaded veal cutlet with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce	$24.95
Scalloppine Alla Sorrentina Veal slices topped with prosciutto ham, a slice of fresh tomato, and mozzarella cheese sautéed in a white wine sauce	$25.95
Bocconcini Dello Chef Braised, stuffed veal with fresh mushrooms in a sherry wine sauce – an original family specialty	$27.95
Picatta Di Vitello Veal slices sautéed in butter, capers, lemon, and white wine sauce	$25.95
Scalloppine Al Marsala Veal slices sautéed with fresh mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce	$25.95
Scalloppine Alla Triestina Veal slices sautéed in a light white wine sauce with a touch of cream served with fresh mushrooms	$25.95
Petto Di Pollo Al Marsala Chicken breast sautéed in Marsala wine sauce with fresh mushrooms	$22.95
Picatta Di Pollo “Pilar” Boneless chicken breast sautéed in butter, lemon, and white wine sauce with capers	$22.95
Pollo Portofino Boneless chicken breast filled with prosciutto, spinach, and parmigiano cheese baked with a wine cream sauce – an original family specialty	$24.95
Pollo Alla Rustica Chicken breast sautéed in a marinara sauce with onions, green pepper, and mushrooms with sliced sweet Italian sausage	$23.95
Filetto Alla Gorgonzola* Beef Tenderloin medallions served with a gorgonzola cream sauce	$31.95
Filetto Alla Da Vinci* Beef Tenderloin medallions with fresh mushrooms and sherry wine sauce	$31.95
Bistecca Pizzaiola* Broiled Ribeye Steak with onion, green pepper, mushrooms, black olives, and tomato	$33.95
Costolette D’Agnello* Single-cut lamb chops broiled with black olive and rosemary demi-glace	$30.95
Omaggi Di Nettuno Combination of lobster tail, shrimp, scallops, and fresh mushrooms in brandy cream sauce served over fettucine – an original family specialty	$33.95
Cape Santé Al Pomodoro E Basilico Scallops sautéed in tomato sauce with fresh mushrooms and basil served over linguini	$27.95
Scampi Fra Diavola Jumbo shrimp sautéed in spicy plum tomato and wine sauce with mushrooms and peppers over linguini	$26.95
Cioppino Shrimp, scallops, fish, clams, mussels, and squid in a light tomato broth over capellini	$28.95
Cacciuco “Livornese” Shrimp, scallops, fish, clams, mussels, and squid cooked in a white wine and lemon sauce with a touch of garlic	$28.95
Sole Almondine Sautéed filet of sole with toasted almonds, white wine and lemon brown butter	$23.95
Gamberi Al “Burro” Shrimp sautéed in lemon, butter, garlic and white wine sauce	$26.95
Risotto Con Aragosta E Zafferano Saffron risotto with chopped lobster	$29.95
Wine List
Limoncello Martini Absolut Citron, Limoncello, with a sugared rim, candied lemon peel	$10.95
Bellini Prosecco, Peach Nectar with a lemon twist	$12.95
Aperol Spritz Aperol Liquor, Prosecco, club soda, slice of orange	$10.95
Sergio’s Negroni Beefeater Gin, Campari, Lustau Vermut Rojo, lemon twist	$10.95
Portofino Vesper Rosemary infused Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, garnished with a Gorgonzola stuffed Queen Olive	$9.95
Cherry Blossom Cosmo Smirnoff Cherry vodka, cherry juice, triple sec, sour mix	$10.95
Vanilla Moscow Mule Vanilla vodka, Lime Juice, and Ginger Beer, served in a copper mug with lime	$10.95
Italian Margarita Amaretto Disaronno, Jose Cuervo Tequila Gold, Triple Sec, Lime, and sugared rim	$10.95
Negroni Sbagliato Prosecco, Campari, Lustau Vermut Rojo, orange slice	$10.95
Brut, Chandon (Sparkling) CA	$15.95
Moscato, Caposaldo, Italia	$9.95
Prosecco, Bocelli (Sparkling) Italia	$11.95
Kim Crawford, New Zealand	$9.95
White Zinfandel, Beringer, CA	$6.50
Pinot Grigio, Benvolio, Friuli, Italia	$8.95
Chardonnay, Portofino, Lodi, California	$8.95
Sauvignon Blanc, Old Coach Road, New Zealand	$9.95
Riesling, Fess Parker, Santa Barbara	$8.50
Lambrusco (Semi-Dry) Medici Ermete, Reggio Emilia, Italia	$8.95
Sangiovese / Merlot / Cab, Centine, Toscana, Italia	$10.95
Cab. Sauvignon, Trapiche, Mendoza, Argentina	$11.95
Cuvee Dom Perignon, Brut, Champagne, France	$429.00
Moet & Chandon, Brut, Imerpial, Champagne, France	$129.00
Ferrari, Brut, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italia	$69.00
Moscato, Caposaldo, Veneto, Italia	$33.00
Prosecco Rose, Conca D’Oro, Veneto, Italia	$39.00
Prosecco, Barboursville, Veneto, Italia	$39.00
Prosecco, Cartizze, Bisol, Valdobbiadene Superiore, Veneto, Italia	$99.00
Lambrusco, I Quercioli, Reggio Emilia, Italia	$29.00
Vibrai, Alcesti, Grecanico, Sicilia, Italia	$31.00
Gavi, Principessa Gavia, Piedmont	$39.00
Alteni Di Brassica, Sauvignon Blanc, Gaja, Langhe, Piedmont	$299.00
Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita, Alto Adige	$55.00
Pinot Grigio, Attems, Friuli	$44.00
Pinot Grigio, Benvolio, Friuli	$25.00
Arneis, Blange, Ceretto, Piedmont	$44.00
Riesling, Moià, Trentino Alto Adige	$60.00
Due Uve, P. Grigio / S. Blanc, Bertani, Veneto	$35.00
Soave, La Cappuccina, Veneto	$36.00
Vernaccia Di San Gimignano, Castellani Cavaliere, Tuscany	$33.00
Poggio Alle Gazze Dell’Ornellaia, Bolgheri, Tuscany	$139.00
Orvieto, Ruffino, Umbria	$26.00
Grechetto Dei Colli Martani, Terre De La Custodia, Umbria	$33.00
Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi, Buscareto, Marche	$35.00
Pecorino, ‘Ekwo, Terraviva, Abruzzo	$43.00
Falanghina, Feudi Di San Gregorio, Basilicata	$47.00
Fiano Di Avellino, Villa Matilde, Campania	$36.00
Vermentino Di Sardegna, La Cala, Sella & Mosca, Sardegna	$36.00
Chardonnay (Unoaked) Alcenti Vineyards, Siema, Sicilia	$29.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Old Coach Road, Nelson	$32.00
Chardonnay, Nickel & Nickel, Stiling Vineyards	$99.00
Chardonnay, Simi, Sonoma	$38.00
Chardonnay, Diatom, “Bar-M”, Santa Barbara Co	$75.00
Chardonnay, Hartford, Russian River, Sonoma	$76.00
Chardonnay, “Portofino Label”, Weibel, Lodi	$27.00
Chardonnay, Enroute, Far Niente, Russian River, Sonoma	$119.00
Riesling, Fess Parker, Santa Barbera	$29.00
Chardonnay, Evolution, Sokol Blosser, Willamette Valley	$46.00
Petit Manseng, Michael Shaps, Monticello	$59.00
Viognier, Reserve, Barboursville	$42.00
Vermentino, Barboursville (VA Governor’s Cup Award Winner)	$39.00
Barolo, Luigi Einaudi, Piemonte, ’18	$119.00
Barolo, Elvio Cogno, Ravera, ’14	$156.00
Barolo, Lodali, Bric Sant’Ambrogio, Piemonte, ’18	$99.00
Barolo, Ceretto, Piemonte, ’16	$139.00
Barolo, Manzone, Gramolere Riserva, Piemonte, ’11	$219.00
Barolo, Einaudi, Vigna Costa Grimaldi, Piedmonte, ’14	$185.00
Barbaresco, Pio Cesare, Piemonte, ’15/16	$159.00
Barbaresco, Ca’Del Baio, Piemonte, ’19	$95.00
Dolcetto D’Alba, Prunotto, Piemonte	$39.00
Barbera D’Alba, Bruno Giacosa, Piedmonte	$65.00
Barbera D’Asti, Fratelli Pavia, Collina Del Prete, Piemonte	$42.00
Barbera D’Alba, Cogno, Pre-Phylloxera, Piemonte, ’16	$147.00
Nebbiolo, Azienda Boasso, Langhe, Piemonte	$49.00
Valtellina Superiore, Nino Negri, Inferno, Lombardy	$63.00
Amarone, Classico, Begali, Verona, ’18	$99.00
Amarone, Classico, Superiore, St’Urbano, Speri, Verona, ’13	$192.00
Valpolicella, Ripasso, Febrar, Verona	$36.00
Brunello Di Montalcino, Banfi, Tuscany, ’17	$156.00
Brunello Di Montalcino, Gaja, Pieve Santa Restituta, ’14	$350.00
Brunello Di Montalcino, Scopone, Tuscany	$99.00
Brunello Di Montalcino, Riserva, Il Poggione, Tusc., ’12/’15	$250.00
Rosso Di Montalcino, Colosorbo, Tuscany	$53.00
Chianti Classico, Gran Selezione, Rocca Di Montegrossi, ’13	$119.00
Chianti Classico, Caparsa	$85.00
Chianti Classico, Riserva, Gold Label, Ruffino, ’18	$99.00
Chianti Classico, La Forra	$90.00
Chianti Classico, Riserva, Borgo Salcetino	$57.00
Chianti Classico, Riserva, Rocca Della Macie	$64.00
Chianti Classico, Gabbiano, Cavaliere D’Oro	$31.00
Centine, Sangiovese / Merlot / Cab, Banfi, Tuscany	$29.00
Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano, Corte Alla Flora, Tuscany	$49.00
Casamatta, 100% Sangiovese, Bibi Graetz, Tuscany	$39.00
Le Volte Dell’Ornellaia, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cab Savg, Tuscany	$75.00
Alauda, Super Tuscan, Ruffino, Tuscany, ’16	$210.00
Tenuta Del’Ornellaia, Ornellaia, Bolgheri, Tuscany, ’14	$399.00
Sagrantino Di Montefalco, Colsanto, Umbria	$49.00
“Cumaro”, Montepulciano Riserva, Conero, Marche	$99.00
Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, Terraviva, Luì, Abruzzo	$54.00
Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, Bakan, Riserva, Torri, Abruzzo	$39.00
Aglianico Del Vulture, Casa Maschito, Basilicata	$46.00
Primitivo, Tormaresca, Puglia	$35.00
Barone Serramarracco, Pignatello, Trapani, Sicilia, ’14	$91.00
Camporè, Etna, Sicilia	$55.00
Contino, Reserva, Rioja, Spain, ’16	$105.00
Malbec, Gran, Flechas De Los Andes, Mendoz	$49.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Trapiche, Mendoza	$39.00
Malbec, Alta, Pascual Toso, Mendoza, ’14	$119.00
Pinot Noir, Copain, Les Voisins, Sonoma, Anderson Valley	$89.00
Pinot Noir, EnRoute, Far Niente, Russian River	$95.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, DAOU, Paso Robles	$69.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder, Napa	$89.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Post & Beam, Far Niente, Napa	$109.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Palermo, Orin Swift, Napa, ’21	$135.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Jayson Red By Pahlmeyer, Napa, ’18	$126.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Kenwood, Artist Series, Sonoma, ’09	$175.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, ’18	$189.00
Bordeaux, Winemaker’s Cuvee, Lancaster Estate, Alex. Valley, ’16	$165.00
Meritage, Sterling, Vintner’s Collection, Central Coast	$32.00
Zinfandel, Thomas Henry, Amador	$33.00
Syrah, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma	$39.00
Cabernet Franc, Breaux, Purcellville	$59.00
Merlot, Barboursville	$36.00
Octagon, Barboursville, ’13 (VA Governor’s Cup Award Winner)	$124.00
Meritage, Friends And Family, RDV, Delaplane	$106.00
Claret, Linden Vineyards, Bordeaux Style	$60.00
Col Solare, Red Mountain, Meritage, ’13	$149.00
Merlot, Northstar, Columbia Valley	$69.00
Pinot Noir, Four Graces, Willamette Valley	$49.00
White Zinfandel, Beringer, Napa, CA	$22.00
Rose, Kim Crawford, New Zealand	$31.00
Beer List
Peroni, Italy	$7.95
Baccarossa, Ca’del Brado, Bologna, Italy -Wild Ale, 10% red grapes	$19.95
Stella Artois, Belgium	$6.95
Devils Backbone, Vienna Lager, Charlottesville	$6.45
Old Bust Head, Graffiti House, West Coast IPA, Fauquier, VA	$9.95
Port City, Monumental IPA, Alexandria, VA	$6.95
Tröegs, Perpetual Hazy IPA, Hershey, PA	$6.95
Budweiser	$4.95
Bud Light	$4.95
Coors Light	$4.95
Just The Haze IPA, Samuel Adams, Non-Alcoholic	$5.50
Half Bottle Wine List
Proseco, Ruffino, Italy	$20.00
Charles Orban, Carte Noir Brut, Champagne, FR	$60.00
Ferrari, Rose, Trentodoc, Italy	$34.00
Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita, Alto Adige, Italia	$35.00
Soave, La Cappuccina, Veneto, Italia	$19.00
Fume / Sauvignon Blanc, Grgich Hills, Napa, CA	$39.00
Chardonnay, Josh, Carneros, CA	$22.00
Barolo, Terre Del Barolo, Piedmonte, Italy	$39.00
Chianti, Riserva, Tomaiolo, Tuscany, Italy	$22.00
Brunello Di Montalcino, Banfi, Tuscany, Italy	$81.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, St Francis, Sonoma, CA	$29.00
Pinot Noir, Chalk Hill, Sonoma, CA	$36.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt. Veeder, Napa, CA	$46.00
Amarone, Tenuta Del Sarto, Italy ’12	$360.00
Chianti Classico, Rocca Delle Macie, Italy ’16	$72.00
Chianti Classico, Volpaia, Italy ’18	$240.00
Chianti Classico, Santa Margherita, Italy ’18	$360.00
Brunello Di Montalcino, Collosorbo, Italy ’16	$259.00
Dessert
Tiramisu Lady fingers soaked in espresso, layered with sweet mascarpone cheese and topped with powdered cocoa	$7.95
Frutta Macedonia Fresh fruit of the season	$6.95
Pistachio Crème Brulee Pistachio cream custard topped with hard caramel	$7.95
Sorpresa Di Stagione Italian strawberry-moscato non-dairy sorbet served with a crisp wafer cookie	$5.95
Tartufo Portofino Chocolate and vanilla ice cream filled with a cherry, and hand-rolled in powdered cocoa, topped with hazelnuts	$6.95
Limoncello Tartufo Lemon gelato with a heart of limoncello covered in meringue and served over vanilla sauce and raspberry sauce	$6.95
Fantasia Al Cioccolato Layered chocolate cake with chocolate and hazelnut creams and hazelnut crunch and chocolate glaze	$8.95
Biscotti Cookie Italian almond “biscuit” cookie	$2.95
Torta Di Ricotta Bianca Traditional Italian Ricotta cheesecake served with cold vanilla custard sauce	$7.95
Mango Mousse Cake Mango Mousse on sponge cake base, with chopped mango glaze topping	$7.95
Caramel Bombolone Italian caramel cream filled doughnut rolled in cinnamon sugar	$5.95
Cannoli Italiano Pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chips	$6.95
Coffee Menu
Espresso Italian demitasse made from Danesi Emerald blend of Brazilian Arabica and African Robusta beans, lemon twist	$2.50
Espresso Dopio Double shot of Danesi Emerald blend, lemon twist	$5.00
Espresso Corretto “Corrected” shot of espresso, with a touch of Sambuca	$6.00
Cappuccino Espresso topped with steamed and frothed milk	$4.50
Americano Brewed coffee made from Danesi 100% Arabica Beans	$2.50
Caffe Latte Americano with steamed and foamed milk	$3.50
David Rio Tiger Chai Black tea, spices, and cream	$3.50
Caffe Irlandese Arabica coffee with Jameson Irish whiskey and Kahlua, with whipped cream	$6.95
Cappuccino L’Amore with a special blend of Tia Maria Liquor and Virgin Island Rum	$7.95
Cappuccino Portofino with Sambuca, steamed milk and a touch of cinnamon	$7.95
Cappucino Amaretto Disaronno with almond liqueur	$7.95
Chocolate Nipple Layered Kahlua, Sambuca, and Bailey’s Irish Cream, invented here at Portofino	$9.95
S’mores Martini Marshmallow Vodka, Crème de Cacao, Cream, and Graham Cracker rim	$9.95
Fonseca, Tawny	$7.50
Talor Fladgate, LBV 2009	$12.95
Ramos Pinto, 10 Year Tawny	$15.95
Ramos Pinto, White	$6.00
Calacia, Recioto Di Orvieto, Umbria, Italia	$15.00
Vin Santo Di Chianti, Italia served with biscotti cookie	$11.95
Dorigo, Passito, Friuli, Italia	$13.00
Kluge, Cru, Melange Nouveau, VA	$8.00
Remy Martin V.S.O.P	$12.25
Courvoisier V.S	$9.95
Hennessy V.S	$10.50
Sambuca Romana	$8.95
Sambuca Romana Black	$8.95
Frangelico	$9.50
Grappa Di Moletto	$11.50
Amaretto Disaronno	$9.50
Fernet-Branca	$9.25
Limoncello	$8.95
Chambord	$10.25
Cointreau	$11.50
Drambuie	$11.50
Grand Marnier	$9.95
Grand Marnier 100 Year	$24.95
Kahlua	$8.25
Bailey’s Irish Cream	$8.95
B&B	$11.50
Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey	$9.95
George T. Stagg Bourbon	$24.95
10 Year Old Rip Van Winkle	$28.00
12 Year Pappy Van Winkle	$45.00
15 Year Pappy Van Winkle	$75.00
23 Year Pappy Van Winkle

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Reservations: theportofinorestaurant.com

Reviews

Kayla Dixon

Stopped here for dinner on a business trip. Service was friendly and food was delicious. Nice quiet atmosphere. The mango dessert was especially delicious and tasted very fresh. I got the lobster vodka ravioli (yum) and my boss had the fish and said it was good. She did ask for Coca Cola and they served Pepsi; it would have been nice if the server had mentioned they don’t have Coke products when she ordered. She would have gotten a different drink.

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Niki

The food was great and the service was top tier! If you go, I recommend the server Fourat as he recommend wonderful dishes! I ordered the Ravioli Portofino (in image). It tasted delicious! As an appetizer, we ordered fried calamari. The sauce complemented the flavors of the calamari very well. Additionally, we ordered the Pollo Portofino, however the chicken was a little undercooked, hence only 4 stars. Lastly, we ordered the Limoncello Tartufo. It was a little sour and sweet.

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Stacey Gibbs

Service was great! Small restaurant and we went within the first hour of opening. Soup had a great flavor. Lasagna was over cooked and noodles were burnt and hard. Picture doesn’t show it since they put sauce on top to cover it. Special ravioli was good. The two shrimp dishes had no flavor and shrimp were overcooked and rubbery. Wouldn’t make this a go back again for the food.

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Macie Joyner

Amazing restaurant! Great food, great wine selection, and very friendly staff. We stopped here while on vacation in the area and I would definitely go back.

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Pam Buss

On the reccomendation of a friend we made reservations for a Saturday night. We were immediately greeted and sat outside. Had a specialty cocktail, the cherry blossom martini. Clam chowder appetizer. Probably the best I have ever had. We both had the dinner special, lobster ravioli with shrimp. Excellent. Topped off with yummy dessert to share. Unfortunately I can’t remember name but it was neopolitan ice cream ball covered in chocolate. Refer to photo. Just be aware sitting outside is quite noisy with lots of traffic going by. Interior seating looks very cozy. Highly recommend. I would definitely go back.

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Verena Kellner

Nice atmosphere with very good food. Candles on the tables would be a great addition.

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Rhea Suarez

I came here once in 2020 when they had just started lifting Covid restrictions and I had received the best service. After my experience yesterday, it seems as though I only received that type of service because they weren’t getting many customers during that time. Me and my boyfriend were seated immediately when we walked in but as soon as our server approached us, we noticed his entire demeanor changed. This was the same server from my first visit, so I was shocked. I can’t even remember his name because he didn’t introduce himself and seemed like it was so bothersome to serve us. We JUST had sat down and got menus, barely got to open them, and he asked were we ready, as if he was rushing us. He wasn’t pleasant at all, seemed irritated that we didn’t know what we wanted as soon as we were seated. I felt bad because I had told me boyfriend such good things about this place and I was made to look like a liar.

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Justin Reyna

The best food out of the entire night was the bread. It took over an hour for our main meals to be delivered to our table and they were all cold. The servers were consistently trying to upsell everything and were overbearing. This restaurant is certainly not worth the money we spent. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone who truly enjoys Italian food.

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Nov C

It was really busy on a Saturday night but everyone was friendly and the food was amazing! I ordered the MCM Chef’s Special: Ravioli du Zucca and the creamy sauce and perfectly made ravioli just delicious. The restaurant itself is warm and welcoming. Indoor and outdoor seating available. I really recommend it.

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Kristi Rhinehart

First time here… ate with 8 other family members (all eat gluten). They gluten dishes apparently were very good. My husband and I got gluten free versions of two dishes. The frutti de Mar and the veal saltemboca. Well, the descriptions in the menu were WAY off on both dishes for the GF versions. I did not like the Frutti del Mar at all. Super vinegar flavor and BLAND BLAND BLAND. There wasn’t enough salt and pepper to fix it. The Saltimboca was good flavor with the sauce but the veggies were also BLAND on their own. Thankfully the sauce really did help the veggies. It was “just okay”. It would have been nice to be warned that the GF versions were so different that the menu description.

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