Italian
Portofino Restaurant
526 23rd Street South
Arlington, VA 22202
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Pickup Only
Online Dessert Menu
Online Desserts

Cheesecake
Traditional Italian Ricotta cheesecake served with cold vanilla custard sauce$7.95
Spumone Bomba
Strawberry, pistachio and chocolate gelato all coated with hard chocolate shell$7.95
Watergate Cake
Pistachio and sweet ricotta layered cake topped with toasted coconuts. Filled with nuts and "covered up$9.95
Caramel Bombolone
Italian caramel cream filled doughnut rolled in cinnamon sugar$6.95
Gelato Del Giorno
Imported Italian gelato "of the day"$6.95
Cannoli Italiano
Pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chips$6.95
Tiramisu
Lady fingers soaked in espresso, layered with sweet mascarpone cheese and topped with powdered cocoa$8.95
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$3.95Italian Easter Egg
Large milk chocolate wrapped easter egg, 7.05oz$25.95
Tonight's Specials
Appetizer Special
Aperol-Orange cured Salmon- sliced thin, with red onions, capers, and dill-Dijon sauce$12.95Salad Special
Insalata di Boqureones e Avocado - Fresh white anchovies and avocado slices over greens with creamy Dijon vinaigrette$12.95Soup Special
Cream of Crab Soup – Oyster Crackers$11.95Fish Special
Wild Sockeye Salmon Alpino - Broiled fillet of Alaskan salmon and baby shrimp in a white wine lemon sauce with fresh basil, diced tomato, and pine nuts$28.95Soft Shell Crab Special
Soft Shell Crabs Portofino - 2 Jumbo Soft-Shell Crabs breaded and deep fried with white wine lemon sauce$32.95OUT OF STOCKVeal Special
Vitello Primavera - Veal Scaloppini layered with prosciutto and chicken tenderloin sautéed in white wine sauce$26.95Pasta Special
Ravioli di Funghi alla Vodka – Pasta stuffed with wild mushrooms tossed with shrimp in a vodka tomato cream sauce$20.95Chicken Special
Pollo Barese—Boneless chicken breast topped with asparagus spears and melted mozzarella sautéed in sherry wine sauce$23.95Beef Special
Prime Rib — Roast CAB Prime Rib with mashed potatoes$39.95Entree Salad SP -Dinner
Insalata di Anatra - Duck leg confit with dried cherries, pecans, over greens, raspberry vinaigrette$24.95OUT OF STOCK
Dinner Menu
Antipasti

Antipasto Italiano
Antipasto of assorted Italian cold cuts with pickled giardiniera and fresh mozzarella cheese$12.95
Calamari Fritti
Fried calamari, lighty floured with lemon wedges and our special horseradish dipping sauce$14.95
Cozze Marinara
Whole Chilean mussels steamed in spicy tomato sauce$14.95
Frutti Di Mare
Cold combination of shrimp, scallops, calamari, and mussels marinated in olive oil and lemon over greens$14.95Involtini Di Melanzane
Eggplant rolls filled with ricotta cheese and baked with tomato cream sauce, delicious$11.95
Polenta Croccante
Crispy polenta triangles with wild mushrooms and rosemary cream sauce$10.95
Prosciutto E Mozzarella
Cured parma ham with fresh mozzarella cheese and Italian dressing$13.95Appetizer Special
Aperol-Orange cured Salmon- sliced thin, with red onions, capers, and dill-Dijon sauce$12.95Polpettine Al Sugo
Veal, pork, and beef meatballs served with tomato sauce$14.95Shrimp Cocktail
4 Jumbo shrimp, cocktail sauce$18.00Bread Loaf
$12.00Extra Bread
$1.50Garlic Bread
2 pieces$2.00
Oyster Special
Queen’s Choice, Md, Oysters on the half shell - Half dozen oysters topped with mignonette and cocktail sauces$15.95OUT OF STOCK
Zuppa
Soups
Minestrone di Verdure
Homemade vegetable soup, vegan/gluten free - A specialty of our Chef,$8.45Zuppe di Polpettini
Chicken broth with parmesan turkey meatballs and spinach$8.45Tortellini en Brodo
Fresh pasta rings stuffed with spinach, ground veal and mortadella ham, in a clear consommé$7.95Soup Special
Cream of Crab Soup – Oyster Crackers$11.95
Insalata
Salads

Insalata Caprese
Fresh mozzarella cheese served with slices of tomato over mixed greens and Italian red wine vinaigrette$11.95
Insalata di Cesare
Caesar salad with homemade garlic croutons$10.95
Insalata di Spinacio
Spinach salad with dried cherries, pine nuts, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette$11.95
Insalata Portofino
Artichoke, tomato, fresh mushrooms, ceci peas, and mixed greens with Italian red wine vinaigrette$11.95
Insalata Verde
Tossed green salad - Italian dressing$6.95
Insalata Veronese
Goat cheese and walnuts over tender baby greens and raspberry vinaigrette$10.95Salad Special
Insalata di Boqureones e Avocado - Fresh white anchovies and avocado slices over greens with creamy Dijon vinaigrette$12.95Entree Salad SP -Dinner
Insalata di Anatra - Duck leg confit with dried cherries, pecans, over greens, raspberry vinaigrette$24.95OUT OF STOCK
Pasta

Bucatini alla Carbonara
Thick spaghetti with a hole running through the center sauteed in egg cream sauce with parmigiano, pancetta, sweet peas, and onion$19.95Cannelloni al Gratin
Freshly rolled pasta tubes with blended meat filling and baked in creamy béchamel sauce$17.95
Fettucine alla "Alfredo"
Wide egg noodles folded in a parmesan cream sauce$17.95
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$19.95Linguine Monte e Mare
Pasta tossed with sautéed shitake mushrooms and shrimp in extra virgin olive oil and garlic$21.95
Linguini al Pesto Genovese
In a green sauce made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and parmigiano cheese$17.95
Linguini Vongole Pomodoro
Homemade chopped clam sauce - served in a garlic tomato sauce$21.95
Linguini Vongole Bianco
Homemade chopped clam sauce - served in a white garlic sauce$21.95
Melanzane "Portofino"
Baked eggplant filled with ricotta cheese with tomato cream sauce$18.95
Orecchiette Quattro Funghi
For those who love mushrooms - round ear shaped pasta with four types of wild mushrooms and rosemary cream$18.95Ravioli Zucca
Ravioli di Zucca alla Vodka Butternut squash and ricotta cheese stuffed ravioli tossed in a vodka tomato cream sauce$20.95Tortellini Meat sauce
$17.95Tortellini Alfredo
Ringlets of pasta filled with veal and mortadella ham topped with your choice of: alfredo sauce or tomato meat sauce$17.95Spaghetti tomato sauce
$14.95Custom Order Pasta
$14.95Side Item
Pasta Special
Ravioli di Funghi alla Vodka – Pasta stuffed with wild mushrooms tossed with shrimp in a vodka tomato cream sauce$20.95
Vitello

Bocconcini dello Chef
Braised, stuffed veal with fresh mushrooms in a sherry wine sauce - an original family specialty$27.95Cotolleta alla Parmigiana
Breaded veal cutlet parmigiana with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce$24.95
Picatta di Vitello
Veal slices sautéed in butter, capers, lemon, and white wine sauce$25.95Saltimboca alla Romana
Veal slices sautéed with prosciutto and a sage-white wine sauce$25.95
Scalloppine al Marsala
Veal slices sautéed with fresh mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce$25.95Scalloppine alla Sorrentina
Veal slices topped with prosciutto ham, a slice of fresh tomato, and mozzarella cheese sautéed in a white wine sauce$25.95Scalloppine alla Triestina
Veal slices sautéed in a light white wine sauce with a touch of cream served with fresh mushrooms$25.95Veal Special
Vitello Primavera - Veal Scaloppini layered with prosciutto and chicken tenderloin sautéed in white wine sauce$26.95Side Item
Pollo
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 alla Rustica
Chicken breast sautéed in a marinara sauce with onions, green pepper, and mushrooms with sliced sweet Italian sausage$23.95Pollo Parmesan
Breaded chicken cutlet topped with fresh tomato sauce and melted mozzarella$16.95
Pollo Portofino
Boneless chicken breast filled with prosciutto, spinach, and parmigiano cheese baked with a wine cream sauce - an original family specialty$24.95Side Item
Chicken Fingers
$12.95Chicken Special
Pollo Barese—Boneless chicken breast topped with asparagus spears and melted mozzarella sautéed in sherry wine sauce$23.95
Carni
Bistecca Pizzaiola
Broiled Ribeye Steak with onion, green pepper, mushrooms, black olives, and tomato$33.95Costolette d'Agnello
Single-cut lamb chops broiled with black olive and rosemary demi-glace$31.95Filetto alla da Vinci
Beef Tenderloin medallions with fresh mushrooms and sherry wine sauce$31.95Filetto alla Gorgonzola
Beef Tenderloin medallions served with a gorgonzola cream sauce$31.95Beef Special
Prime Rib — Roast CAB Prime Rib with mashed potatoes$39.95Side Item
Pork Special
Cinghiale Stufato - Wild boar and vegetable stew with red wine sauce over soft polenta$26.95OUT OF STOCK
Omaggi di Nettuno
Seafood

Cacciuco "Livornese"
Shrimp, scallops, fish, clams, mussels, and squid cooked in a white wine and lemon sauce with a touch of garlic$29.95Cape Santé al Pomodoro e Basilico
Scallops sautéed in tomato sauce with fresh mushrooms and basil served over linguini$27.95
Cioppino
Shrimp, scallops, fish, clams, mussels, and squid in a light tomato broth over capellini$29.95Gamberi al "Burro"
Shrimp sautéed in lemon, butter, garlic and white wine sauce$26.95
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
Risotto con Aragosta e Zafferano
Saffron risotto with chopped lobster$29.95
Scampi Fra Diavola
Jumbo shrimp sautéed in spicy plum tomato and wine sauce with mushrooms and peppers over linguini$26.95Sole Almondine
Sautéed filet of sole with toasted almonds, white wine and lemon brown butter$23.95Soft Shell Crab Special
Soft Shell Crabs Portofino - 2 Jumbo Soft-Shell Crabs breaded and deep fried with white wine lemon sauce$32.95OUT OF STOCKFish Special
Wild Sockeye Salmon Alpino - Broiled fillet of Alaskan salmon and baby shrimp in a white wine lemon sauce with fresh basil, diced tomato, and pine nuts$28.95Side Item
Wines By Bottle
Vini Bianchi - White Wines - Italy
300 Riesling, Moià
$30.00301 Gavi, Riva de La Rosa, Gavia
$19.50302. Pinot Grigio, Santa Margh.
$32.50303 Pinot Grigio, Girlan
$22.50
304 Pinot Grigio, Benvolio, Friuli
Veneto, Pinot Grigio, 750ml$14.50305 Due Uve, P. Grigio S. Blanc
$18.50306 Soave, La Cappuccina
$18.00307 Vernaccia Di San Gim, Cavaliere
$17.00308 Sauvignon Blanc, Riva La Rosa
$16.50309 Orvieto, Ruffino
$13.00311 Verdicchio Di Jesi, Buscareto
$17.50312 Pecorino, Trabocchetto, Talamonti
$24.50313 Falanghina, Feudi Di San G
$23.50314 Arneis, Ceretto
$22.00315 Traminer, Zorzettig, Friuli
$19.50316 Vermentino, La Cala, Sella & Mosca
$18.00321 Chardonnay, Alcenti, Siema
$14.50341 Sauvigon, Fallwind
$32.50917. Alteni, Savig Blanc, Gaja
$155.00918 Poggio Gazze Ornell, S. Blanc,
$77.50Traminer Bottle
$19.50Verdicchio Bottle
$23.50Gorgona
$90.00
Vini Bianchi- White Wines- Other
310 Sauvg. Blanc, Pahlmeyer
$37.50317 Annia, Massican
$32.00OUT OF STOCK322 Sauvig Blanc, Lake Chalice
$17.00330 Chardonnay, Far Niente
$74.50331. Chardonnay, Simi, Sonoma
$19.00332. Chardonnay, Jayson by Pahlmeyer, Napa
$49.00333. Chardonnay, Partridge
$14.50334. Chenin Blanc/ Viog. Terra D'Oro
$17.50335. Chardonnay, Running Wild
$30.50340. Riesling, Fess Parker, Santa Barbera
$14.50350. Petit Manseng, Michael Shaps, Monticello
$29.50351. Viognier, Reserve, Barboursville
$22.50352. Vermentino, Barboursville
VA Governor's Cup Award Winner$19.50
Vini Rossi - Red Wines - Italy
201. Le Serre, Ornellaia
$82.50202. Barone Serramarracco
$46.00207. Dolcetto D'Alba, Prunotto
$19.50208. Barbera D'Asti, Fratelli Pavia
$23.00209. Nebbiolo, Langhe
$25.50210. Amarone, Begali
$49.50212. Valpolicella, Ripasso, Carra
$23.50214. Rosso Di Montal, Colosorbo
$31.50216. Barolo, Rivetti
$57.00217. Chianti Classico, Salcetino
$37.50218. Chianti Classico, Rocca Macie
$37.00219. Chianti, Gabbiano, Cavaliere D'Oro
$20.50220. Rute, Guado al Melo
$34.50221. Chianti, Caparsa
$43.50
222. Centine, Banfi
Tuscan IGT, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese Blend$19.50223. Barbaresco, Ca' Del Baio
$46.50224. Montepulciano, Terraviva, Lui
$34.50225. Montepulciano, Bakan Torri
$19.50226 Primitivo, Tormaresca
$18.50227 Etna Rosso, Tornatore
$27.50228 Sagrantino, Colsanto
$30.00254 Valtellina, Nino Negri
$31.50268. Chianti, Gran Selezioni, Bossi
$43.50281 Cumaro, Montepul, Conero
$49.50290 Barbera, Coppo
$25.50291 Chianti, Gold, Ruffino
$49.50292 Vino Nobile, Torcalvano
$31.00294. Brunello, Poggio Apricale
$49.50295. Badiola, Merlot
$19.50299. Aglianico, Maschito
$23.00902. Barolo, Manzone
$112.50903. Chianti, Montegrossi
$74.50904. Barbaresco, Pio Cesare
$102.50905 Brunello, Gaja, Pieve Santa
$175.00906. Amarone, Speri
$142.00907. Barolo, Massolino
$91.00909. Brunello, Pinino
$74.50913 d'Ornellaia, Ornellaia
$349.00916 Barbera, Cogno, Pre-Phyl
$81.00919 Brunello, Il Poggione
$149.50921 Alauda, Ruffino
$160.00922. Brunello, Sesta Sopra
$92.50Chianti, BOTTLE
$39.00
Vini Rossi-Red Wines- Other
001. The Prisoner, Red Blend
$54.50240 Malbec, Flechas Los Andes
$24.50241 Cab Sauv. Tesoro, Trapiche
$21.50250 Cab Sauv, Bella Union
$72.50251 Cabernet Sauv, Daou
$34.50255. Cab Sauvig, Mount Veeder
$67.50256. Merlot, Northstar, Columbia Valley
$34.50257. Zinfandel, Valravn
$24.00260. Caber Sauvig, Palermo
$74.50261. Cab Sauvig, Post & Beam
$57.00262 Syrah, Alexander Valley
$22.50270. Cab Franc, P. Springs
$29.50271. Merlot, Barboursville
$18.50273 Meritage, Friends and Family, Rdv
$54.50280. Meritage, Sterling
$16.00293. DAOU RESERVE
$59.50296. Pinot Noir, Four Graces
$28.50297. Col Solare, Meritage
$82.50298. Pinot Noir, Boen
$39.50908. Malbec, Old Vine, Luca
$49.50910. Contino, Rioja, spain
$54.50911. Bordeaux, Lancaster Estate
$82.50912. Cabernet Sauvig, Jayson
$63.00914. Cabernet Sauv, Kenwood
$97.50915. Cab Sauvignon, Silver Oak
$112.50920. Octagon, Barboursville
VA Governor's Cup Award Winner$74.50999. RDV Lost Mountain
$199.50Featured Wine- Bottle
$27.50
Vini Rosati - Rose Wines
Frizzante-Sparkling Wines and Champagnes
102. Moet & Chandon, Brut
$64.50103. Ferrari, Brut
$34.50106. Moscato, Ca'Del Baio
$18.50107. Prosecco Rose, Conca D'oro
$19.50108. Prosecco, Conca d'oro
$22.50109. Lambrusco, Gualtieri
$14.50110. Vibrai (Light Sparkle, Dry) Alcesti, Grecanico, Sicilia, Italia
$15.50900. Prosecco, Relio, Superiore, Bisol, Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Italia
$49.50901. Cuvee Dom Perignon, Brut, Champagne, France
$214.50Syltbar
$34.50
Large Bottles
701 Amarone, Tenuta Del Sarto, 3L
$160.00702. Barolo, Salvano, Piedmonte, 1.5L, Italy, '17
$295.00703. Barbaresco, Salvano, Piedmonte, 1.5L Italia '18
$150.00704. Vino Nobile, Abignonesi, 1.5L '18
$75.00705. Rioja, Miguel Mertino, Viñas Jóvenes, 1.5L, Spain
$50.00OUT OF STOCK706. Cabernet Sauvignon, DAOU, Paso Robles 3L
$84.00707. C.V.N.E, Riserva, Cune, 3.0 L, Rioja, Spain, '15
$129.00708. Dolcetto D'Alba, Salvano, 3.0 L Piedmonte '19
$180.00709. Barolo, Albe, G.D. Vajra, 1.5L Piedmonte Italy
$160.00710. Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder, CA 1.5L '19
$170.00711. Montsant, Can Blau, Priorat 3L, '21
$90.00
Half Bottles - Champagnes and Sparkling Wine
Half Bottles - White Wines
Half Bottles - Red Wines
91. Barolo, Terre Del Barolo, Piedmonte, Italy
$59.0092. Chianti, Classico, Ruffino, Tuscany, Italy
$25.0093. Brunello Di Montalcino, Banfi, Tuscany, Italy
$81.0094. Cabernet Sauvignon, Starmont, CA
$32.0095. Pinot Noir, Four Graces, Sonoma, CA
$36.0096. Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt. Veeder, Napa, CA
$75.0097. Amarone, Zeni, Valpolicella, Italy
$61.00
Beer
Bottled

Budwieser
$5.95
Michelob Ultra
$5.95
Port City Monumental
IPA$6.95OUT OF STOCK
Sam Adams Non Alcoholic
$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$8.95Oktoberfest
$7.95OUT OF STOCK
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All hours
| Sunday | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:45 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:45 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:45 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:45 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 4:45 pm - 9:30 pm |
Restaurant info
Traditional Italian restaurant
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