The Portofino Restaurant

526 23rd St S, Arlington, VA

Menu (As of 10/30)

Online Desserts

• Cheesecake $8.95Traditional Italian Ricotta cheesecake served with cold vanilla custard sauce
• Spumone Bomba $8.95Strawberry, pistachio and chocolate gelato all coated with hard chocolate shell
• Watergate Cake $10.95Pistachio and sweet ricotta layered cake topped with toasted coconuts. Filled with nuts and "covered up
• Caramel Bombolone $7.95Italian caramel cream filled doughnut rolled in cinnamon sugar
• Gelato Del Giorno $6.95Imported Italian gelato "of the day"
• Cannoli Italiano $6.95Pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chips
• Tiramisu $9.95Lady fingers soaked in espresso, layered with sweet mascarpone cheese and topped with powdered cocoa
• Espresso Crème Brulee $7.95coffee cream custard topped with hard caramel topping
• Sorbetto di Stagione $6.95Italian seasonal non-dairy sorbet served with a crisp wafer cookie
• Limoncello Tartufo $7.95Lemon gelato with a heart of limoncello covered in meringue and served over vanilla sauce and raspberry sauce

Chocolate Fondant

• topped with a chocolate glaze $10.95
• Biscotti Cookie $3.95Italian almond "biscuit" cookie
• Frutta Macedonia $6.95Fresh fruit of the season
• Gelato Del Giorno $6.95Imported Italian gelato "of the day"
• Limoncello Tartufo $7.95Lemon gelato with a heart of limoncello covered in meringue and served over vanilla sauce and raspberry sauce
• Sorbetto di Stagione $6.95Italian seasonal non-dairy sorbet served with a crisp wafer cookie
• Spumone Bomba $8.95Strawberry, pistachio and chocolate gelato all coated with hard chocolate shell
• Tiramisu $9.95Lady fingers soaked in espresso, layered with sweet mascarpone cheese and topped with powdered cocoa
• Watergate Cake $10.95Pistachio and sweet ricotta layered cake topped with toasted coconuts. Filled with nuts and "covered up
• Vanilla Ice Cream $5.95
• Chocolate Ice Cream $5.95
• Zabaglione with Fruit $10.95
• Cake Fee, $1.50
• Cheese plate $14.95

Tonight's Specials

• Dessert Special $10.95
• Appetizer Special $12.95Aperol-Orange cured Salmon- sliced thin, with red onions, capers, and dill-Dijon sauce
• Salad Special $10.95Insalata di Pera - Sliced pear salad over greens with gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, champagne vinaigrette

Soup Special

• Beef, Vegetable and Barley Soup $10.95
• Fish Special $28.95Salmone Mediterranea - Broiled fillet of Atlantic salmon garnished with a jumbo shrimp and mussels in a white wine, lemon, and garlic sauce
• Soft Shell Crab Special $32.95Soft Shell Crabs Portofino - 2 Jumbo Soft-Shell Crabs breaded and deep fried with white wine lemon sauce
• Veal Special $26.95Vitello Primavera - Veal Scaloppini layered with prosciutto and chicken tenderloin sautéed in white wine sauce
• Chicken Special $21.95Pollo Parmigiana - Breaded chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce and melted herb mozzarella cheese over capellini pasta
• Beef Special $40.95Prime Rib — Roast CAB Prime Rib with mashed potatoes

Sunday Special

• Pork Special $28.95Cotoletta a Orecchio di Elefante - Pounded and breaded pork chop topped with fresh arugula, cherry tomatoes, and lemon dressing

Pasta Special

• Cavatelli with Italian Sausage sauce $20.95Short pasta with ground Italian sausage tomato sauce

Antipasti

• Antipasto Italiano $12.95Antipasto of assorted Italian cold cuts with pickled giardiniera and fresh mozzarella cheese
• Calamari Fritti $14.95Fried calamari, lighty floured with lemon wedges and our special horseradish dipping sauce
• Cozze Marinara $14.95Whole Chilean mussels steamed in spicy tomato sauce
• Frutti Di Mare $14.95Cold combination of shrimp, scallops, calamari, and mussels marinated in olive oil and lemon over greens
• Involtini Di Melanzane $11.95Eggplant rolls filled with ricotta cheese and baked with tomato cream sauce, delicious
• Pasta Festival $13.95Any item on our pasta list can be ordered in appetizer portion
• Polenta Croccante $10.95Crispy polenta triangles with wild mushrooms and rosemary cream sauce
• Prosciutto E Mozzarella $13.95Cured parma ham with fresh mozzarella cheese and Italian dressing
• Appetizer Special $12.95Aperol-Orange cured Salmon- sliced thin, with red onions, capers, and dill-Dijon sauce
• Polpettine Al Sugo $14.95Veal, pork, and beef meatballs served with tomato sauce
• Shrimp Cocktail $18.004 Jumbo shrimp, cocktail sauce
• Bread Loaf $12.00
• 2 pieces $2.00
• Cozze Alla Sambuca $13.95Mussels steamed with garlic, white wine, sambuca and cream
• Pasta Festival $10.95Any item on our pasta list can be ordered in appetizer portion
• Calamari Fritti $12.95Fried calamari in a light batter with tangy horseradish dipping sauce
• Antipasto Italiano $10.95Antipasto of assorted Italian cold cuts and giardiniera with Italian dressing
• Melanzane Porto APP $10.95Baked eggplant filled with ricotta cheese baked with a tomato-cream sauce

Soups

• Minestrone di Verdure $8.45Homemade vegetable soup, vegan/gluten free - A specialty of our Chef,
• Zuppe di Polpettini $8.45Chicken broth with parmesan turkey meatballs and spinach
• Tortellini en Brodo $7.95Fresh pasta rings stuffed with spinach, ground veal and mortadella ham, in a clear consommé

Salads

• Insalata Caprese $11.95Fresh mozzarella cheese served with slices of tomato over mixed greens and Italian red wine vinaigrette
• Insalata di Cesare $10.95Caesar salad with homemade garlic croutons
• Insalata di Spinacio $11.95Spinach salad with dried cherries, pine nuts, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette
• Insalata Portofino $11.95Artichoke, tomato, fresh mushrooms, ceci peas, and mixed greens with Italian red wine vinaigrette
• Insalata Verde $6.95Tossed green salad - Italian dressing
• Insalata Veronese $10.95Goat cheese and walnuts over tender baby greens and raspberry vinaigrette
• Salad Special $10.95Insalata di Pera - Sliced pear salad over greens with gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, champagne vinaigrette

Pasta

• Bucatini alla Carbonara $19.95Thick spaghetti with a hole running through the center sauteed in egg cream sauce with parmigiano, pancetta, sweet peas, and onion
• Cannelloni al Gratin $17.95Freshly rolled pasta tubes with blended meat filling and baked in creamy béchamel sauce
• Eggplant Parmg $18.95Melanzane alla Parmigiana - Layered eggplant slices with tomato and mozzarella
• Fettucine alla "Alfredo" $17.95Wide egg noodles folded in a parmesan cream sauce
• Gnocchi alla "Portofino" $17.95Potato dumplings served in a pink tomato cream sauce
• Lasagne Bolognese $19.95Layers of fresh pasta, cheese and meat baked in a Northern Italian meat sauce
• Linguine Monte e Mare $21.95Pasta tossed with sautéed shitake mushrooms and shrimp in extra virgin olive oil and garlic
• Linguini al Pesto Genovese $17.95In a green sauce made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and parmigiano cheese
• Linguini Vongole Pomodoro $21.95Homemade chopped clam sauce - served in a garlic tomato sauce
• Linguini Vongole Bianco $21.95Homemade chopped clam sauce - served in a white garlic sauce
• Melanzane "Portofino" $18.95Baked eggplant filled with ricotta cheese with tomato cream sauce
• Orecchiette Quattro Funghi $18.95For those who love mushrooms - round ear shaped pasta with four types of wild mushrooms and rosemary cream
• Fettucine Alla "Alfredo" $13.95Pasta in parmigiano cream sauce
• Linguini Alle Vongole-White $16.95Linguine pasta with white garlic chopped clam sauce.
• Linguine Vongole-RED $16.95Linguine pasta with chopped tomato clam sauce.
• Tortellini Portofino $14.95Ringlets of pasta filled with veal and mortadella ham tossed with tomato cream sauce
• Cannelloni Al Pomodoro $14.95Freshly rolled pasta tubes filled with blended veal and chicken and baked in tomato sauce
• Lasagne Bolognese $16.95Layers of fresh pasta, cheese and meat baked in a Northern Italian sauce
• Bucatini Alla "Carbonara" $15.95In egg cream sauce with parmesan, pancetta, onion, and sweet peas
• Spaghetti Con Salsiccie $16.95Sweet Italian sausage, green pepper, onion, and mushrooms in tomato sauce over spaghetti
• Orecchiette Piemontese $16.95Round ear shaped pasta with four types of wild mushroom, rosemary cream sauce and grilled chicken breast - an original family specialty
• Pasta Special Lunch $18.95
• Custom Order Pasta $14.95
• Pasta Side $8.00

Ravioli Zucca

• tomato cream sauce $20.95
• Tortellini Meat sauce $17.95
• Tortellini Alfredo $17.95Ringlets of pasta filled with veal and mortadella ham topped with your choice of: alfredo sauce or tomato meat sauce
• Spaghetti tomato sauce $14.95
• Custom Order Pasta $14.95

Side Item

• Pasta Side $8.00
• Chicken Fingers $12.95
• Chicken Special $21.95Pollo Parmigiana - Breaded chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce and melted herb mozzarella cheese over capellini pasta

Vitello

• Bocconcini dello Chef $27.95Braised, stuffed veal with fresh mushrooms in a sherry wine sauce - an original family specialty
• Cotolleta alla Parmigiana $24.95Breaded veal cutlet parmigiana with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce
• Picatta di Vitello $25.95Veal slices sautéed in butter, capers, lemon, and white wine sauce
• Saltimboca alla Romana $25.95Veal slices sautéed with prosciutto and a sage-white wine sauce
• Scalloppine al Marsala $25.95Veal slices sautéed with fresh mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce
• Scalloppine alla Sorrentina $25.95Veal slices topped with prosciutto ham, a slice of fresh tomato, and mozzarella cheese sautéed in a white wine sauce
• Scalloppine alla Triestina $25.95Veal slices sautéed in a light white wine sauce with a touch of cream served with fresh mushrooms
• Veal Special $26.95Vitello Primavera - Veal Scaloppini layered with prosciutto and chicken tenderloin sautéed in white wine sauce

Pollo

• Petto di Pollo al Marsala $22.95Chicken breast sautéed in Marsala wine sauce with fresh mushrooms
• Picatta di Pollo "Pilar" $22.95Boneless chicken breast sautéed in butter, lemon, and white wine sauce with capers
• Pollo alla Rustica $23.95Chicken breast sautéed in a marinara sauce with onions, green pepper, and mushrooms with sliced sweet Italian sausage
• Pollo Parmesan $16.95Breaded chicken cutlet topped with fresh tomato sauce and melted mozzarella
• Pollo Portofino $24.95Boneless chicken breast filled with prosciutto, spinach, and parmigiano cheese baked with a wine cream sauce - an original family specialty
• Pollo Portofino $18.95Breast of chicken stuffed with spinach, parmesan cheese and prosciutto, breaded and baked with wine cream sauce - an original family specialty
• Pollo Al Rustico $16.95Sautéed in marinara sauce with onion, green pepper, mushrooms, and sliced Italian sausage
• Picatta Di Pollo "Pilar" $16.95Boneless chicken breast sautéed in butter, lemon, and capers sauce
• Pollo Alla Marsala $16.95Boneless breast of chicken sautéed with Marsala wine and sliced mushrooms
• Pollo Special - Lunch $18.95

Carni

• Bistecca Pizzaiola $33.95Broiled Ribeye Steak with onion, green pepper, mushrooms, black olives, and tomato
• Costolette d'Agnello $31.95Single-cut lamb chops broiled with black olive and rosemary demi-glace
• Filetto alla da Vinci $31.95Beef Tenderloin medallions with fresh mushrooms and sherry wine sauce
• Filetto alla Gorgonzola $31.95Beef Tenderloin medallions served with a gorgonzola cream sauce
• Beef Special $40.95Prime Rib — Roast CAB Prime Rib with mashed potatoes
• Scaloppine Al Marsala $18.95Veal sautéed with fresh mushrooms and Marsala wine
• Picatta Di Vitello $18.95Veal slices sautéed in butter, capers and lemon-white wine sauce
• Cotoletta Alla Parmigiana $18.95Breaded veal cutlet with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce
• Scaloppine Con Funghi Shitake $18.95Veal sautéed with shiitake mushrooms and veal demi-glace
• Veal Special - Lunch $19.95
• Bistecca Portofino $24.95Certified angus flat iron steak broiled with creamy green peppercorn sauce. Consumption of undercooked meats can contribute to food borne illness
• Filetto Alla Gorgonzola $25.95Tenderloin of beef medallions with gorgonzola cream sauce. Consumption of undercooked meats can contribute to food borne illness
• Beef Special - Lunch $20.95
• Pork Special - Lunch $19.95

Seafood

• Cacciuco "Livornese" $29.95Shrimp, scallops, fish, clams, mussels, and squid cooked in a white wine and lemon sauce with a touch of garlic
• Cape Santé al Pomodoro e Basilico $27.95Scallops sautéed in tomato sauce with fresh mushrooms and basil served over linguini
• Cioppino $29.95Shrimp, scallops, fish, clams, mussels, and squid in a light tomato broth over capellini
• Gamberi al "Burro" $26.95Shrimp sautéed in lemon, butter, garlic and white wine sauce
• Omaggi di Nettuno $33.95Combination of lobster tail, shrimp, scallops, and fresh mushrooms in brandy cream sauce served over fettucine - an original family specialty
• Risotto con Aragosta e Zafferano $29.95Saffron risotto with chopped lobster
• Scampi Fra Diavola $26.95Jumbo shrimp sautéed in spicy plum tomato and wine sauce with mushrooms and peppers over linguini
• Sole Almondine $23.95Sautéed filet of sole with toasted almonds, white wine and lemon brown butter
• Soft Shell Crab Special $32.95Soft Shell Crabs Portofino - 2 Jumbo Soft-Shell Crabs breaded and deep fried with white wine lemon sauce
• Fish Special $28.95Salmone Mediterranea - Broiled fillet of Atlantic salmon garnished with a jumbo shrimp and mussels in a white wine, lemon, and garlic sauce

Dessert

• Affogato $8.95
• Cannoli Italiano $6.95Pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chips
• Caramel Bombolone $7.95Italian caramel cream filled doughnut rolled in cinnamon sugar
• Cheesecake $8.95Traditional Italian Ricotta cheesecake served with cold vanilla custard sauce
• Dessert Special $10.95
• Espresso Crème Brulee $7.95coffee cream custard topped with hard caramel topping

Wines By Bottle

• 300 Riesling, Moià $30.00
• 301 Gavi, Riva de La Rosa, Gavia $19.50
• Pinot Grigio, Santa Margh $32.50
• 303 Pinot Grigio, Girlan $22.50
• Veneto, Pinot Grigio, 750ml $14.50
• 305 Due Uve, P. Grigio S. Blanc $18.50
• 306 Soave, La Cappuccina $18.00
• 307 Vernaccia Di San Gim, Cavaliere $17.00
• 308 Gewürztraminer $26.50
• 309 Orvieto, Ruffino $13.00
• 311 Verdicchio Di Jesi, Buscareto $17.50
• 312 Pecorino, Ekwo, Terraviva $24.50
• 313 Falanghina, Feudi Di San G $23.50
• 314 Arneis, Ceretto $22.00
• 316 Vermentino, La Cala, Sella & Mosca $18.00
• 321 Chardonnay, Alcenti, Siema $14.50
• 341 Sauvigon, Fallwind $32.50
• Alteni, Savig Blanc, Gaja $164.50
• 918 Poggio Gazze Ornell, S. Blanc, $77.50
• Traminer Bottle $19.50
• Verdicchio Bottle $23.50
• Gorgona $90.00
• 310 Sauvg. Blanc, Pahlmeyer $37.50
• 322 Sauvig Blanc, Lake Chalice $17.00
• 330 Chardonnay, Far Niente $74.50
• Chardonnay, Simi, Sonoma $19.00
• Chardonnay, Jayson by Pahlmeyer, Napa $49.00
• Chardonnay, Partridge $14.50
• Chenin Blanc/ Viog. Terra D'Oro $17.50
• Chardonnay, Running Wild $30.50
• Riesling, Fess Parker, Santa Barbera $14.50
• Petit Manseng, Michael Shaps, Monticello $29.50
• Viognier $24.50
• Vermentino, Barboursville
• VA Governor's Cup Award Winner $19.50
• Le Serre, Ornellaia $82.50
• Barone Serramarracco $46.00
• Dolcetto D'Alba, Prunotto $19.50
• Barbera D'Asti, Fratelli Pavia $23.00
• Nebbiolo, Langhe $25.50
• Amarone, Begali $54.50
• Valpolicella, Ripasso, Carra $23.50
• Rosso Di Montal, Colosorbo $31.50
• Barolo, Rivetti $57.00
• Chianti Classico, Salcetino $37.50
• Chianti Classico, Rocca Macie $37.00
• Chianti, Gabbiano, Cavaliere D'Oro $20.50
• Rute, Guado al Melo $34.50
• Chianti, Caparsa $43.50
• Centine, Banfi
• Tuscan IGT, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese Blend $19.50
• Barbaresco, Ca' Del Baio
• Montepulciano, Terraviva, Lui $34.50
• Montepulciano, Bakan Torri $22.50
• 226 Primitivo, Tormaresca $18.50
• 227 Etna Rosso, Tornatore $27.50
• 228 MOntefalco $28.50
• 254 Valtellina, Nino Negri $31.50
• Chianti, Gran Selezioni, Bossi $49.50
• 281 Cumaro, Montepul, Conero $49.50
• 290 Barbera, Coppo $25.50
• 291 Chianti, Gold, Oro, Ruffino $59.50
• 292 Vino Nobile, Torcalvano $31.00
• Brunello, Poggio Apricale $49.50
• Badiola, Merlot $19.50
• Aglianico, Maschito $23.00
• Barolo, Morello $49.50
• Chianti, Montegrossi $74.50
• Barbaresco, Gaiun, Gresy $149.50
• 905 Brunello, Gaja, Pieve Santa $175.00
• Amarone, Speri $142.00
• Barolo, Massolino $91.00
• Brunello, Ridolfi $59.50
• 913 d'Ornellaia, Ornellaia $349.00
• 916 Barbera, Cogno, Pre-Phyl $81.00
• 919 Brunello, Il Poggione, Riserva $160.00
• 921 Alauda, Ruffino $160.00
• Brunello, Sesta Sopra $92.50
• Chianti, BOTTLE $39.00

Vini Rossi-Red Wines- Other

• The Prisoner, Red Blend $54.50
• 240 Malbec, Flechas Los Andes $24.50
• 241 Cab Sauv. Tesoro, Trapiche $21.50
• 250 Cab Sauv, Bella Union $72.50
• 251 Cabernet Sauv, Daou $34.50
• Cab Sauvig, Mount Veeder $67.50
• Merlot, Northstar, Columbia Valley $34.50
• Zinfandel, Valravn $24.00
• Caber Sauvig, Palermo $74.50
• Cab Sauvig, Post & Beam $57.00
• 262 Syrah, Stolpman $23.00
• Cab Franc, Boxwood $28.00
• Merlot, Barboursville $18.50
• 273 Meritage, Friends and Family, Rdv $54.50
• Meritage, Sterling $16.00
• Brandlin, Cab $99.50
• Pinot Noir, Four Graces $28.50
• Col Solare, Meritage $82.50
• Pinot Noir, Boen $39.50
• Malbec, Old Vine, Luca $49.50
• Contino, Rioja, spain $54.50
• Bordeaux, Lancaster Estate $82.50
• Cabernet Sauvig, Jayson $63.00
• Cabernet Sauv, Kenwood $97.50
• Cab Sauvignon, Silver Oak $112.50
• Octagon, Barboursville
• VA Governor's Cup Award Winner $74.50
• RDV Lost Mountain
• Featured Wine- Bottle $29.50
• Vini Rosati - Rose Wines $12.50403 White Zinfandel, Herzog
• Dry Rose $17.50

Frizzante-Sparkling Wines and Champagnes

• Moet & Chandon, Brut $64.50
• Ferrari, Brut $34.50
• Moscato, Ca'Del Baio $18.50
• Prosecco Rose, Conca D'oro $19.50
• Prosecco, Conca d'oro $22.50
• Lambrusco, Gualtieri $14.50
• Vibrai $15.50Light Sparkle, Dry) Alcesti, Grecanico, Sicilia, Italia
• Prosecco, Relio, Superiore, Bisol, Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Italia $49.50
• Cuvee Dom Perignon, Brut, Champagne, France
• Syltbar $34.50
• Large Bottles $160.00701 Amarone, Tenuta Del Sarto, 3L
• Barolo, Salvano, Piedmonte, 1.5L, Italy, '17
• Barbaresco, Salvano, Piedmonte, 1.5L Italia '18 $150.00
• Vino Nobile, Abignonesi, 1.5L '18 $75.00
• Rioja, Miguel Mertino, Viñas Jóvenes, 1.5L, Spain
• Cabernet Sauvignon, DAOU, Paso Robles 3L $84.00
• C.V.N.E, Riserva, Cune, 3.0 L, Rioja, Spain, '15 $129.00
• Dolcetto D'Alba, Salvano, 3.0 L Piedmonte '19
• Barolo, Albe, G.D. Vajra, 1.5L Piedmonte Italy
• Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder, CA 1.5L '19
• Montsant, Can Blau, Priorat 3L, '21 $90.00
• Proseco, Ruffino, Italy $20.00
• Charles Orban, Carte Noir Brut, Champagne, FR $60.00
• Ferrari, Rose, Trentodoc, Italy $47.00
• Moscato D'asti, Ceretto, Santo Stefano, Piedmonte $20.00

Half Bottles - White Wines

• Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita, Alto Adige, Italia $35.00
• Sauvig. Blanc, Kim Crawford, Santa Barbara, CA $25.00
• Chardonnay, Starmont, Carneros, CA $29.00

Half Bottles - Red Wines

• Barolo, Terre Del Barolo, Piedmonte, Italy $59.00
• Chianti, Classico, Ruffino, Tuscany, Italy $25.00
• Brunello Di Montalcino, Banfi, Tuscany, Italy $81.00
• Cabernet Sauvignon, Starmont, CA $32.00
• Pinot Noir, Four Graces, Sonoma, CA $36.00
• Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt. Veeder, Napa, CA $75.00
• Amarone, Zeni, Valpolicella, Italy $61.00

Bottled

• Budweiser $6.95
• Michelob Ultra $6.95

IPA

• Non Alcoholic beer vertiga $5.50

Vertiga Bajadera

• IPA $8.95

Vertiga Bislakka

• Amber Ale $8.95

Vertiga DomaBianca

• Blonde Ale $8.95

Vertiga Indomitus

• Belgian Ale $8.95

Vertiga Moonella

• German Ale $8.95

Vertiga Orzobruno

• Stout $8.95

Soup

• Minestrone $7.95Homemade fresh vegetable soup
• Tortellini en Brodo $6.95Fresh pasta rings stuffed with spinach, ground veal and mortadella ham, in a clear consommé

Insalata E Verdure

• Insalata Di Bistecca E Cipolla $25.95Grilled slices of certified Angus flat iron steak on a bed of greens with sweet red onion, corn, and dijon balsamic dressing. Consumption of undercooked meats can contribute to food borne illness

The Portofino Restaurant: hours and how to order