Menu - La Porta Ristorante, Wine Bar & Market

BRUNCH MENU

Assagio-"What Real Italians Eat for Breakfast

per person – 7

Assorted Meats, Cheeses, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

Breakfast Bruschetta

Gluten Free – 3

Choose one item

Zuppe

Creamy Kennett Square mushroom soup, rosemary, pancetta, Parmigiano Reggiano

Soup of the Day

Polpetto

classic homemade meatball, pistachio pesto, fonduta

Cozze*

P.E.I. mussels, red or white, spicy or mild

Calamari*

Crispy Fried Squid, Italian Long-Hots, Tomato Agrodolce

Sweet Pete's Hummus

Daily Prepared Hummus, Roasted Red Pepper, Olives, Pine Nut, Toast Points

Tuscan Fries

house cut fries, eggplant, red bell pepper, onion, garlic aioli, balsamic reduction

Portafoglio

Crispy Portabella, Lump Crab, Roasted Red Pepper, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Fried Egg, Saba

Casa*

add Chicken – 6

add Shrimp – 7

add Salmon – 9

add Crabcake – 11

seasonal mixed greens, lemon, EVOO

Cesare*

add Chicken – 6

add Shrimp – 7

add Salmon – 9

add Crabcake – 11

romaine, house made croutons, lemon parmigiano dressing, black pepper

Tritare*

add Chicken – 6

add Shrimp – 7

add Salmon – 9

add Crabcake – 11

"Chopped" Romaine, Olives, Hard-boiled Egg, Roasted Red Pepper, Raisin, ALmond, Parmigiano Reggiano, Citrus Vinaigrette

Salmone*

Add Chicken – 6

Add Shrimp – 7

Add Crab Cake – 11

Market Greens, Cherry Tomato, Apple, Toasted hazelnut, Crispy Garlic bacon, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Fig Vinaigrette

Americano

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

Cauliflower Flatbread –

no basil, more cheese, less plum tomato sauce

Margherita

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

Cauliflower Flatbread –

house made fresh mozzarella, plum tomato, fresh basil

Pepperoni

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

Cauliflower Flatbread –

Calabrese pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, basil, plum tomato

Sporco

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

Cauliflower Flatbread –

"Dirty" Spicy White Pie, Bacon, Spinach, Sharp Provolone, Mozzarella

Breakfast Pizza

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

Cauliflower Flatbread –

Roasted Brussles Sprouts, Bacon, Taleggio Cheese, Fried Egg, Red Onion

Grilled Cheese

Fontina Cheese, Smoked Prosciutto & a Cup of Creamed Tomato Soup

Italian Tuna Melt*

Fries –

Cesare Salad –

Casa Salad –

wood roasted, open faced, olives, sun dried tomato, sharp provolone, bruschetta (Choice of Fries or Salad)

Tuscan Chicken Sandwich

Red Grape, Apple, Spiced Walnut, American Cheese, Garlic Aioli, Lettuce

La Porta Burger

Add Fried Egg – 1

Add Bacon – 1

Add Caramelized Onion – 1

Your Choice of Cheese- Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Goat Cheese, American or Sharp Provolone

Western Italian Omelet*

with Crispy Potato –

with Cesare Salad –

with Casa Salad –

Pepper, Onion, Prosciutto, Mozzarella

Granchio Omelet*

with Crispy Potato –

with Cesare Salad –

with Casa Salad –

classic 3 egg omelet, lump crab, asparagus, sun-dried tomato, goat cheese

Italian S.O.S.*

with Crispy Potato –

with Cesare Salad –

with Casa Salad –

Creamed Italian Dried Beef (Bresola), Bruschetta, Over-easy Eggs

Eggs Basil-Dict*

with Crispy Potato –

with Cesare Salad –

with Casa Salad –

Poached Eggs, Bruschetta, Sausage, Sharp Provolone, Tomato Basil Cream

Frittata

with Crispy Potato –

with Cesare Salad –

with Casa Salad –

Crust-less Italian Quiche, Artichoke Hearts, Mushroom, Sun-dried Tomato, Fontina

Gnocchi*

with Potato Hash –

with Casa Salad –

House-made Ricotta Gnocchi, Lump Crab, Pistachio, Lemon Basil Crema

Eggplant Stufato

Wood-fire Roasted Eggplant,Ricotta, Mozzarella, Raisin & Pine Nut Gremolata, Plum Tomato Sauce

Italian Toast

with Potato Hash –

with Casa Salad –

Egg Battered & Pan Fried Brioche, Bananas, Honey Maple Walnut Crumble, Mascarpone, Bourbon Syrup.

Farfalle*

Smoked Salmon, Hot Pepper, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Sun-dried Pepper Grappa Cream

Lunch Gnocchi

House-made Rocotta Gnocchi, Lump Crab, Toasted Pistachio, Lemon-Basil Cream

Pollo di Buffala*

spicy chicken wings, gorgonzola dolce, apricot & pickled celery & carrot

Branzino*

Market Price –

Sesame-seared Branzino Filet, Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Tomato, Balsamic Glaze

Salmone*

Wood-fired Herb-roasted Atlantic Salmon Filet, Market Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomato, Apple, Toasted Hazelnut, Crispy Garlic bacon, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Mustard Vinaigrette

DINNER MENU

Assiago *7.00 per person

per person – 7

Assorted meats, cheese, olives, peppers, relishes

Zuppe

creamy kennett square mushroom soup, rosemary, pancetta, parmigiano reggiano

Bruschetta

rustic grilled bread, goat cheese, sweet & sour eggplant caponata, cocoa

Polpetto

classic homemade meatball, pistachio pesto, fonduta

Cozze*

wood roasted pei mussels, red or white, spicy or not

Calamari*

crispy fried squid, Italian long hots, tomato agrodolce.

Sweet Pete's Hummus*

Daily house prepared hummus, roasted red peppers, olives, pine nut, Flat Bread

Nachismo

Italian style nachos, "Tuscan chili", Mozzarella, Italian long hots, Sriracha, house made sour cream, Saba

Tuscan Fries

house cut fries, eggplant, red pepper, onion, local squash, garlic aioli, balsamic reduction, basil, parmigiano reggiano

Pollo di Buffala*

sweet & spicy chicken wings, gorgonzola dolce, apricot, pickled celery & carrot

Portofoglio*

portabella, pear, gorgonzola, radicchio, sweet sausage, candied walnut, balsamic

Casa*

chicken – 6

shrimp – 7

salmon – 9

crabcake – 11

arugula, romaine, radicchio, honey vinaigrette, grana padano

Cesare*

chicken – 6

shrimp – 7

salmon – 9

crabcake – 11

romaine, crouton, lemon-Parmigiano dressing, black pepper

Tritare*

chicken – 6

shrimp – 7

salmon – 9

crabcake – 11

("chop") romaine, olives, hard-boiled egg, roasted red peppers, raisins, almonds, Parmigiano Reggiano, citrus vinaigrette

Barbietola*

chicken – 6

shrimp – 7

salmon – 9

crabcake – 11

salt roasted beets, mixed berry, buratta, Marcona almond, arugula, balsamic, EVOO

Porchetta*

tender slow roasted pork shoulder, spicy broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, natural jus

Paesano Burger

8oz. sirloin burger, applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onions, gorgonzola dolce, garlic aioli, balsamic reduction, fries on the burger

Torta Sandwich

crispy crab cake, heirloom tomato, arugula, lemon caper aioli, brioche bun

Lasagne

fresh pasta sheets, Bolognese, béchamel, fried egg, plum tomato cream

Parpardelle*

exotic mushrooms, prosciutto, shrimp, spinach, sun-dried tomato cream

Farfalle*

smoked salmon, hot pepper, roasted brussels sprouts, sun-dried pepper grappa cream

Gnocchi*

ricotta gnocchi, lump crab, toasted pistachio, lemon & basil cream

Orecchiette

"Little Ear" pasta, Sweet Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Black Olive, Sun-dried Tomato, Spicy Lemon

Pollo Rustica*

wood-fired hormone-free airline chicken breast, roasted potato, pancetta, mushroom, spicy plum tomato cream

Maiale*

stuffed bone-in pork chop (apple, spinach, fontina), roasted butternut squash, maple bourbon cream, crispy kale

Bronzino*

Sesame-seared branzino filet, broccoli rabe, roasted tomato, balsamic glaze

Salmone*

herb roasted Atlantic salmon market greens, cherry tomato, apple, toasted hazelnut, crispy garlic bacon, crumbled goat cheese, mustard vinaigrette

Ribeye Pizziola*

Market Price –

wood-fired ribeye, roasted oyster mushroom, pepper, onion, caper, fontina, plum tomato cream

Eggplant Stufato

wood roasted eggplant, ricotta, mozzarella, raisin and pine nut gremolata, plum tomato

Osso Buco*

braised veal shank, creamy mushroom risotto, sun-dried cherry & walnut gremolata

Pesce del Giorno

Market Price –

Chef's Daily Selection of Fresh Fish

Torta Entree

crispy crab cake, haricot verts, oven-dried tomato, arugula salad with honey vinaigrette

The pizza here at La Porta is made the classic Italian way in a brick oven. It will be thin crusted and have areas of char. This is the classic way! Please do not try to alter your pizza in any way, or it may compromise its integrity

Americano*

+ Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

no basil, more mozzarella, less plum tomato sauce

Margherita

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

fresh house made mozzarella, plum tomato, fresh basil

Pepperoni

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

artisan pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, basil, plum tomato

Bianco

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

"white pie" roasted chicken, asparagus, prosciutto, pine nut, roasted garlic, pesto

Puttanesca

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

Roasted Eggplant, Caper, Olive, Tomato, Spinach, Roasted Garlic, Buratta

Sporco --old style--

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

"dirty" Spicy White Pizza, Bacon, Spinach, Sharp Provolone, Mozzarella

Salsiccia --new style--

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

sweet sausage, long hot pepper, testun di Barolo, pistachio

Farmer's

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

roasted brussels sprout, bacon, tallegio, fried egg, red onion

Stromboli

Italian cured meats, hot & sweet peppers, fresh mozzarella, plum tomato

Del Giorno

Market Price –

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

pizza special of the day

Puttanesca

+ Gluten free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

roasted eggplant, caper, olive, tomato, spinach, roasted garlic, buratta

*These items either are or can be made gluten free. Some items may incur a price difference if made gluten free. ***Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness***

DAILY SPECIALS

Monday, February 18, 2019. Quantities are limited.

Zuppe

Potato-Leek, Crispy Garlic Bacon

Lobster Cocktail

Butter Poached Lobster , sea bean, black berry, Avocado Mousse,

Pesce

Pan Seared Dorade, Charred Radicchio, Curried Rice, Mango Salsa, Balsamic Reduction

Carne

Wood Fired Lamb Chops, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, Lamb Demi-Glace

Pizza

White Pie, Filet Mignon, Gorgonzola, Truffled Pecorino, Fried Eggs, Asparagus

Pasta

Fresh Linguini, Lump Crab, Heirloom Tomato, Olive Oil

Add a scoop of Gelati or Sorbetto to Any Dolce

$1.5

Chocolate Torte

Gelati

Pistachio, Hazlenut

Sorbetto

Lemon, Mango

Cannoli

Nutella Creme

Raspberry Panna Cotta

LUNCH MENU

Assiago *per person

per person – 7

Assorted Meats, Cheeses, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

Zuppe

Creamy Kennett Square Mushroom Soup, Rosemary, Pancetta, Parmigiano Reggiano

Polpetto

Classic Homemade Meatball, Pisctachio Pesto, Fonduta

Bruschetta

rustic grilled bread, goat cheese, sweet & sour eggplant caponata, cocoa

Cozze*

Wood-fire PEI Mussels, Red or White, Spicy or Not.

Calamari

Crispy Fried Squid, Italian Long Hots, Tomato Agrodolce

Sweet Pete's Hummus

Daily Prepared Hummus, Roasted Red Peppers, Olives, Pine Nut, Toast Points

Nachismo

"Tuscan Chili" Mozzarella, Italian Long Hots, Sriracha, House-made Sour Cream, Saba

Tuscan Fries

House-cut Fries, Eggplant, Red Pepper, Onion, Local Squash, Garlic Aioli, Balsamic Reduction, Basil, Parmigiano Reggiano

Pollo di Buffala

Sweet & Spicy Jumbo Chicken Wings, Gorgonzola Dolce, Apricot, Pickled Celery & Carrot

Portofoglio*

portabella, pear, gorgonzola, radicchio, sweet sausage, candied walnut, balsamic

additional proteins available

Casa

add Chicken – 6

add Shrimp – 7

add Salmon – 9

add Crab Cake – 11

Arugula, Romaine, Radicchio, Honey Vinaigrette, Parmigiano Reggiano

Cesare

add Chicken – 6

add Shrimp – 7

add Salmon – 9

add Crab Cake – 11

Romaine, Cruton, Lemon-Parmigiano Reggiano Dressing, Black Pepper

Tritare

add Chicken – 6

add Shrimp – 7

add Salmon – 9

add Crab Cake – 11

"Chopped" Romaine, Olives, Hard-boiled Egg, Roasted Red Pepper, Raisin, Almond, parmigiano Reggiano

Barbietola*

add Chicken – 6

add Shrrimp – 7

add Crab Cake – 11

add salmon filet – 9

Salt Roasted Beets, Mixed Berry, Buratta, Marcona Almond, Arugula, Balsamic, EVOO

Portafoglio

add chicken – 6

add shrimp – 7

add slamon – 9

add crab cake – 11

Portabella, Pear, Gorgonzola, Radicchio, Sweet Sausage, Candied Walnut, Lemon Balsamic

~all sandwiches come with your choice of Fries or small Casa salad

Grilled Cheese

fontina cheese & smoked prosciutto, served with a cup of tomato soup

Italian Tuna Melt

with Salad –

with Fries –

Wood-roasted, Open-faced, Olives, Sun-dried Tomato, Sharp Provolone on Bruschetta

Tuscan Chicken Salad

with Salad –

with Fries –

Spiced Walnuts, Red Grapes, Lettuce, Bacon, American Cheese, Garlic Aioli, Brioche Toast

Porchetta

with Salad –

with Fries –

Tender Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder, Spicy Broccoli Rabe, Sharp Provolone, Natural Jus

Torta

with Salad –

with Fries –

Crispy Crab Cake, Arugula, Roasted Tomato, Lemon Caper Aioli, Brioche Bun

La Porta Burger

add Fried Egg – 1

add Applewood smoked Bacon – 1

Paesano Style Caramelized Onion, Bacon, Gorgonzola Dolce, Garlic Aioli, Balsamic Reduction, Fries on Burger – 2

with Salad –

with Fries –

8oz Sirloin Burger, Apple-wood Smoked Bacon, Caramelized Onion, Gorgonzola Dolce, Garlic Aioli, Balsamic Reduction, Fries on the Burger

Frittata

with Cesare Salad –

with Casa Salad –

crustless Italian quiche, artichoke hearts, mushroom, sun-dried tomato, fontina, served with side salad

Eggplant Stufato

Wood Roasted Eggplant, Ricotta, Mozarella, Raisin & Pine Nut Gremolata, Plum Tomato

Granchio Omlet

Lump Crab, Asparagus, Sun-dried Tomato, Goat Cheese

Lunch Gnocchi

House-made Ricotta Gnocchi, Lump Crab, Pistachio, Lemon Basil Crema

Parpardelle

exotic mushrooms, prosciutto, shrimp, spinach, sun-dried tomato cream

Branzino*

sesame-seared branzino filet, broccoli rabe, roasted tomato, balsamic glaze

Salmone*

herb-roasted Atlantic salmon market greens, cherry tomato, apple, toasted hazelnut, crispy garlic bacon, crumbled goat cheese, mustard vinaigrette

Our Pizza is made the classic Italian wood-fired brick oven. It is thin crusted with just the right amount of char. We recommend that you not alter your pizza in any way so as it may compromise the integrity.

Margherita

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

House-made Mozzarella, Plum Tomato, Fresh Basil

Pepperoni

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

Artisan Pepperoni, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Plum Tomato

Bianco

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

"White Pie" Roasted Chicken, Asparagus, Prosciutto, Pine Nut, Roasted Garlic, Pesto

Puttanesca

***GLUTEN FREE – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

Roasted Eggplant, Caper, Olive, Tomato, Spinach, Roasted garlic, Buratta

Sporco --old style--

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

"dirty" Spicy White Pie, Bacon, Spinach, Sharp Provolone, Mozzarella

Salcicca --new style--

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

sweet sausage, Long Hot Pepper, Testun di Barolo, Pistachio

Farmer's

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

Roasted Brussels Sprout, Bacon, Taleggio, Fried Egg, Red Onion

Stromboli

Italian Cured Meats, Hot & Sweet Pepper, Fresh Mozzarella, Plum Tomato

Americano

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

no basil, more mozzarella, less plum tomato sauce