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Portofino Cucina Italiano

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Italian Restaurant$$$$

Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles

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Portofino Cucina Italiano

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Lunch Special 5A La Carte Menu 8Wine Menu 4

Lunch Special

no other discounts, promotions or cupond apply with this menu

Appetizers

Arancini (3 Pcs)

8.00

Breaded fried risotto rice balls filled with peas, mozzarella and parmesan cheese

Parmigiana

8.00

Lightly fried eggplant, mozzarella, basil and tomato sauce

Insalata Mista

8.00

Mixed green salad, cherry tomatoes and olives with balsamic vinaigrette

Bruschetta

8.00

3 slices grilled bread, fresh tomato with fresh tomato

Burrata Caprese

8.00

Fresh creamy mozzarella cheese with cherry tomato, basil and garlic with pest dressing

Pasta

All pastas are homemade

Spaghetti Del Golfo Di Napoli

10.00

With Black mussels, garlic, black pepper, chili flakes, parsley, white wine and cherry tomatoes

Papardelle Porcini and Scallop

10.00

Wild porcini mushrooms, scallops, garlic, parsley and a touch of cream

Spaghetti Allo Scarpariello

10.00

With cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic and chef's signature tomato sauce

Lasagna

10.00

Homemade pasta sheets, ground beef, ricotta and mozzarella

Rigatoni Norma

10.00

With eggplants, tomato sauce, and dry aged Sicilian ricotta cheese

Linguine Gamberi E Zafferano

10.00

With shrimp, zucchini, fresh ricotta, garlic, parsley and saffron

Pappardelle Bolognese

10.00

Homemade pasta with meat sauce

Entrees

Fish

12.00

Ask the waiter for today's selection

Pollo Ripieno

12.00

Chicken breast stuffed with spinach, ricotta and then wrapped in pancetta and topped with a sherry wine sauce, served with vegetables and potatoes

Beef

12.00

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Sides

Green Salad

4.00

Spinach

4.00

Roasted Potatoes

4.00

Beverages

Soda

2.00

Coke, Diet coke, 7Up

Pink Lemonade

2.00

Iced Tea

2.00

A La Carte Menu

Appetizer

Carpaccio

11.00

Thin slices of raw filet mignon marinated with olive oil and lemon, topped with arugula, shaved parmesan cheese and shaved fennel

Bruschetta Pomodoro

8.00

Slices of grilled bread with fresh tomato marinated with olive oil, garlic and herbs

Arancini

10.00

Breaded fried Risotto rice balls filled with peas, Mozzarella and parmesan cheese

Parmigiana Di Melanzane

10.00

Lightly fried eggplant, mozzarella, basil and tomato sauce

Salad

Burrata Caprese

12.00

Fresh creamy mozzarella cheese with cherry tomato, basil and garlic with pesto dressing

Insalata Di Cesare

9.00

Romaine, croutons and shaved parmesan cheese

Insalata Verde

8.50

Mixed green salad with marinated cherry tomatoes, Gaeta olives with balsamic vinegar dressing

Insalata Di Spinaci, Arugola E Pesto

9.50

Baby spinach, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes and pinenuts, tossed with pesto and parmesan shavings

Pasta

All pastas are homemade

Spaghetti Allo Scarpariello

14.00

With cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic and chef's signature tomato sauce

Rigatoni Con Salsicciata

15.00

With eggplant and zucchini, ground sausage, and touch of tomato sauce

Linguine Al Salmone

17.00

With fresh salmon, cherry tomatoes, garlic, white wine and arugula

Linguine All' Amalfitana

19.00

With calamari, shrimps, mussels, garlic and cherry tomatoes

Lasagna Ragu

15.00

Homemade lasagna with meat sauce, béchamel and fresh mozzarella

Rigatone Alla Norma

15.00

With eggplants, tomato sauce, and dry aged Sicilian ricotta cheese

Papardelle Porcini

17.00

Wild porcini mushrooms, scallops, garlic, parsley and a touch of cream

Spaghetti Del Golfo Di Napoli

16.00

With Black mussels, garlic, black pepper, chili flakes, parsley, white wine and cherry tomatoes

Pappardelle Bolognese

16.00

Homemade pasta with meat sauce

Sides

Patate Al Forno

4.00

Pollo Grigliato

7.00

Spinaci in Padella

3.00

Scampi Saltati

5.00

Entree

Pollo Ripieno

18.00

Chicken breast stuffed with spinach, ricotta and then wrapped in pancetta and topped with a sherry wine sauce, served with spinach and potatoes

Beef of the Day

Ask the waiter for today's selection

Seafood Brodetto Stew

22.00

With mussels, shrimps, calamari, scallop in a garlic/lobster broth

Fish of the Day

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Desserts

Tiramisu

8.50

Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

8.50

Cannoli

8.50

Drinks

Hot Chocolate

4.00

Strawberry Lemonade

3.50

Hot Tea, Iced Tea, Sodas

3.50

Mineral Water (Sparkling Or Flat)

3.50

Coffee

Hot or Cold

Espresso

2.50

Cappuccino

4.00

Espresso with steamed milk and lots of foam

Latte

4.00

Espresso with steamed milk and no foam

Macchiato

2.95

Espresso with a bit of steamed milk and foam

Mocha

4.50

Espresso with steamed milk and chocolate

Americano

3.00

American style coffee made with espresso

Wine Menu

Note: Corkage fee $15 per bottle

Red Wines

Umani Rochi, Sangiovese (Marche, Italy '10)

8.00

Aroma of ripe fruit, smooth, clean and intense with blackberry, plum and red fruits

Umani Ronchi Pordere, Montepulciano D'abruzzo (Abruzzi, Italy '10)

30.00

Smooth, medium bodied with chewy redcurrant fruit and oak flavors, lively acidity and soft tannins

Villa Pozzi, Nero D'avola (Sicily, Italy '10)

9.00

Opulent and viscous, aroma of blackberry white flowers, vanilla and a hint of figs

Mazzoni Toscana Rosso, Super Toscan (Tuscany, Italy '09)

10.00

Aromas of blackberry, plum and sweet spice. Elegant tannins, good acidity and a long finish

Rocca Delle Macie, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy '09)

36.00

Mature fruit aromas and rich, well structured, berry fruit flavors

Velenosi, Lacrima (Marche, Italy '10)

38.00

Medium-bodied with distinctive aroma of black berries and wild savory herbs, Flavor of berries, almonds and roses

De Angelis, Lacrima Christi Del Vesuvio (Campania, Italy '10)

39.00

Fresh, floral, slightly yeasty aroma. Flavor of plum, brown spice with good tannins

Quadrio, Valtellina Superiore (Lambardy,italy '07)

42.00

Distinctive, fine aromas of small fruits, raspberry preserves, roses and violets with an herbal note

Massi Di Mandorlaia, Morellino Di Scansano (Tuscany, Italy '07)

50.00

Ripe aromas of black fruit and leather, note of spice and hazelnuts.

Dei, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano (Tuscany, Italy '08)

60.00

Intense fragrance of ripe cherries and plums, taste is dry, well-balanced and persistent

Marchesi Di Barolo, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy '07)

85.00

Aroma of raspberry, forest floor, dark chocolate, cherry, dry with round tannins

Mazzi, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico (Veneto, Italy '05)

110.00

Light nose of dried grape stems, sweet tobacco and woodsy aroma, full bodied and creamy on the palate

Di San Marzano, Primitivo (Pugulia, Italy '10)

8.00

Nice medium earthy notes with wild berries blueberries and spice with good balance of acidity and tannins

Rocca Delle Macie, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy '09)

36.00

Mature fruit aromas and rich, well structured, berry fruit flavors

Feudo Arancio Stemmari, Pinot Noir (Sicily, Italy '09)

10.00

Blackberry and strawberry with hints of wood and black and white pepper

Tre Rose, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano (Tuscany, Italy '07)

13.00

Aroma of plum and blackberry, full-bodied with silky tannins

Sella & Mosca, Cannonau Riserva (Sardinia, Italy '07)

35.00

Medium full-body, lush berry, earth and toasty oak flavors with ripe tannins on the finish

La Braccesca, Syrah (Tuscany, Italy '07)

39.00

Well-balanced with sweet tannins, aromas of red berry fruit and white plums. Soft and vibrant finish

Nifo Serrapochiello, Aglianic Taburno (Campania, Italy '08)

42.00

Smooth rich texture and aromas and flavor of black fruit, stewed cherries, dark chocolate and coffee.Firm tannins and powerful structure

Il Poggione, Rosso Di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy '10)

48.00

Fruity bouquet with red berry notes, Very well structured long lasting flavor with smooth velvety tannins

Dorgali, Norilo (Sardinia, Italy '08)

52.00

Bold fruit character with cherries and black berries, a juicy ripeness on the palate

Fratelli Revello, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy '07)

80.00

IMedium bodied, elevated alcohol and plenty of warm plum, leather and loam flavors.The broad finish features substantial tannins

Il Poggione, Brunello Di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy '06)

95.00

Aroma of cherry, raspberry, burnt wood and liquorice.Full-bodied and seamless tannins and acidity with long finish

White Wines

Barone Fini Valdadige, Pinot Grigio (Trentino Alto Adige, Italy '11)

9.00

A Crisp citrus, apple and lemon zest flavor with perfect level of sweetness and nice smooth texture

Corte Moschina Roncathe, Soave (Veneto, Italy, '10)

8.00

Extremely bright and fresh with aroma of orange blossom, passion fruit and honey

Dellatorri, Moscato (Italy)

10.00

Remarkably fruity yet elegant with scents of ripe peaches, apples. Un-oaked with extremely pleasing note of freshness

Nobilo, Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, New Zealand '10)

8.00

Aromas of pineapple, passion fruit and melon. Fresh, crisp and clean with acidity

Stemmari, Chardonnay (Sicily, Italy, '10)

10.00

Hints of pineapple, tropical fruits and vanilla with balanced acidity

Ferrari, Champaigne Brut (Trentino, Italy)

45.00

Fresh and lasting, with significant overtone of ripe golden apples, wild flowers.Clean and balanced, with pleasant finish of ripe fruit and hint of bread crust

Beer

Oro Milano /puro Malto Lager (Italy)

7.00

Peroni Nastro Azzurro Lager (Italy)

6.00

Dessert Wine

Blackberry Bellini

8.00

Champaign wine with blackberry wine

Sangria

9.00

Red wine with fruit juice and berries

Bellini Peach

8.00

Champaign wine with fresh peach puree

Port Morgado Tawny Port

6.00

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