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Portofino

Item: Portofino
Author: Meagan Wristen

Cuisine: European, Italian

Price: $$

10Best Says

Portofino has long been a hidden gem over in the Sellwood area. It's a warm and inviting neighborhood restaurant that serves all organic and free range Italian food. Where else could you possibly go to get free range Italian food? At Portofino you will find a wide variety of enjoyable dishes including pork chop, risotto, lasagna, fish, gluten free options,and many more. The wait staff is knowledgeable of the menu and can recommend a perfect wine to compliment your meal. Portofino is the perfect place to catch up with an old friend or have a romantic date with someone special.

Address:

8075 SE 3th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-8259

Hours:

Mon-Thu: 4:30pm-9:30pm
Fri-Sat: 4:30pm-10pm
Sun: 4:30pm-9pm

Website:

portofinoportland.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Meagan Wristen
Portland Local Expert

Italian: "Make a reservation if possible. It's a small place and fills up quickly."

Best for Italian Because: This is a fantastic place to have a romantic date. This is especially so, because they have a no cell phones please rule.

Dinner Menu
- Primi
  Zuppa
  
  The Chef's daily inspiration from around the globe. Available by the Cup or Bowl
  
  Caesar Salad*
  Hearts of Romaine, house-made Croutons, Parmesan & our house-made dressing
  
  Single: $7.00
  
  Family Style (serves 3-4): $17.00
  Warm Spinach Salad
  Organic Baby Spinach, House-made Bacon, Goat Cheese, Slow-roasted Roma Tomatoes, Red Onion & a warm Balsamic-Aged Sherry Vinaigrette
  
  Single: $9.00
  
  Family Style (serves 3-4): $21.00
  House-made Gnocchi
  
  Our specialty, sautéed and served with White Truffle oil, Herbs and Parmesan ($12.00)
  
  Crispy Calamari*
  
  Lightly battered and fried Calamari with Herb-Roasted Garlic Aioli (Available Gluten-Free) ($12.00)
  
  House-made Antipasto
  
  A Variety of Salumi & Italian Charcuterie, House-pickled Vegetables and other creations from the Chef ($14.00)
  
  Grilled Focaccia Flatbread
  
  Topped with the Chef's favorite ingredients
  
  Daily Bruschetta
  
  Grilled bread with Chef's daily toppings
- Fresh Pastas
  
  Daily Pasta
  
  The Chef's daily creations tossed with a variety of fresh hand-made pastas
  
  Lasagna Bolognese
  
  Ultra-thin sheets of fresh, hand-made pasta layered with hearty Meat and White sauces, baked with fresh Mozzarella and served with a light Red sauce, Parmesan & Herbs. It melts in your mouth! ($20.00)
  
  Sausage & Cavatelli a la Vodka
  
  Our family recipe Italian sausage tossed with hand-rolled, Ricotta infused pasta, our famous Vodka Sauce, fresh Oregano and Parmesan ($20.00)
  
  Seafood Pesto
  
  Pan-seared Jumbo Sea Scallops, Gulf Shrimp and Calamari with House-made fresh Herb Pesto & hand-made Linguini ($21.00)
  
  Lamb & Gnocchi
  
  Braised local, organic SuDan Farms Lamb, Natural Reduction Sauce tossed with our famous hand-made Gnocchi, fresh Herbs and Parmesan ($23.00)
  
  Short Ribs & Pappardelle
  
  Espresso Braised, Organic, Cascade Natural, Grass-fed Beef Short Ribs, fresh Herbs, and Aged Parmesan tossed with wide, ribbon-like Pasta ($21.00)
  
  Scampi & Ravioli
  
  Sautéed Gulf Shrimp & Ricotta-Fontina-Parmesan Ravioli with Garlic, fresh Roma Tomatoes, Red Pepper flakes and fresh Basil in a light White Wine-Lemon cream ($21.00)
  
  Wild Mushroom Fettuccine
  
  Sautéed Wild Mushrooms in a Madeira-Thyme cream sauce tossed with hand-made Fettuccine, roasted Ricotta Salata, Parmesan and White Truffle oil ($21.00)
  
  Linguini & Meatballs
  
  Our Marinara, hand-made Organic Veal, Pork & Beef Meatballs and Parmesan ($19.00)
- Secondi
  
  Daily Fish
  
  Chef's daily creation of the freshest catch
  
  Balsamic & Honey Pork Chop
  
  72-hour Marinated & Grilled 10 oz. Organic Carlton Farms Pork Chop with a Balsamic & Honey glaze, Au Gratin Potatoes and Local Organic Vegetables ($22.00)
  
  Seafood Risotto
  
  Pan-seared Jumbo Sea Scallops, Shrimp & fresh Lump Crab, Roasted Red Pepper & fresh Basil and classically prepared Arborio rice ($24.00)
  
  Chicken Marsala
  
  Sautéed Free-range, Organic Draper Valley Chicken Breast, served with a Wild Mushroom-Marsala sauce, Au Gratin potatoes and Local Organic Vegetables ($21.00)

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