Menu - La Porta Ristorante, Wine Bar & Market

Brunch Menu

Zuppe

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

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

Nachismo

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

Portafoglio

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

Tuscan Fries

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

Pollo Di Buffala*

spicy chicken wings, gorgonzola dolce, apricots

Assaggio*

assorted olives, cured meats, artisanal cheeses, fruit

Cappesante

Pan-seared Scallop, Smoked Corn Salsa, Romesco Sauce, Crispy Speck on Bruschetta

Pulpo

Wood-roasted Spanish Octopus, Arugula, Charred Fennel, Caper, Crispy Chick Pea, Sun-dried Pepper, Citrus Vinaigrette

Add to any salad...chicken, shrimp, salmon or crabcake - 6, 7, 9 & 11.

Casa*

add Chicken – 6

add Shrimp – 7

add Salmon – 9

add Crabcake – 11

add Scallop – 13

seasonal mixed greens, lemon, EVOO

Cesare*

add Chicken – 6

add Shrimp – 7

add Salmon – 9

add Crabcake – 11

add Scallop – 13

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

Broccoli*

add Chicken – 6

add Shrimp – 7

add Salmon – 9

add Crabcake – 11

add Scallop – 13

Fresh Chopped Broccoli, Radicchio, Crispy Pancetta, Toasted Pine Nut, Golden Raisin, Pecorino Pepato, Champagne Vinaigrette

Mercato*

add Chicken – 6

add Shrimp – 7

add Salmon – 9

add Crabcake – 11

add Scallop – 13

Market Greens, Fresh Tomato, Apple, Goat Cheese, Toasted Cashew, Crispy Pancetta, Fig Vinaigrette

Your choice of crispy potato hash or casa salad Fresh fruit salad - 2

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Candied Walnuts, Red Grapes, Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon, American Cheese, Brioche Toaste

Italian Tuna Melt*

wood roasted, open faced, olives, sun dried tomato, sharp provolone, bruschetta

Porchetta*

wood roasted pork shoulder, sharp provolone, spicy broccoli rabe, au jus

Torta Sandwich

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

Sensa Glutine - Gluten Free Any Style - 2

Margherita

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

house made fresh mozzarella, plum tomato, fresh basil

Jersey Boy

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

Roasted Garlic, Lump Crab, Roasted Red Pepper, Pistachio Pesto

Pepperoni

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

Calabrese pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, basil, plum tomato

Brasato

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

Braised Beef Short Rib, Garlic Bacon, Horseradish Aioli, Pickled Red Onion, Smoked Gouda

Sporco

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

"Dirty" White Pie, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Spinach, Sharp Provolone.

Verdura

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

White Pie, Roasted Garlic, Basil Pesto, Toasted Pine Nut, Sun-dried Tomato, Charred Broccoli, Herbed Ricotta

Salsiccia

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

Sweet Sausage, Crab Apple Mostarda, Dressed Fennel

Quattro Formaggi

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

House-made Mozzarella, Fontina, Asiago, Grana Padano, Truffled Mushroom

Your Choice Of Crispy Potato Hash Or Casa Salad.

Contadina Omelet*

with Potato Hash –

with Casa Salad –

Mild Italian Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Red Bell Pepper, Sharp Provolone

Granchio Omelet*

with Potato Hash –

with Casa Salad –

lump crab, asparagus, sun dried tomato, goat cheese

Uova di Ranch

with Potato Hash –

With Casa Salad –

Tuscan Chili, Poached Eggs, Crispy Pasta Chips, Mozzarella, Sriracha Sour Cream

Italian Toast

with Potato Hash –

with Casa Salad –

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

Siciliano*

with Potato Hash –

with Casa Salad –

poached eggs, Prosciutto Cotto, orange holandaise

Carbonara*

with Potato Hash –

with Casa Salad –

spaghetti, shrimp, applewood smoked bacon, fried egg, black pepper cream

Gnocchi*

with Potato Hash –

with Casa Salad –

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

Eggplant Parmigiano

with Potato Hash –

with Casa Salad –

Fresh Mozzarella, Sharp Provolone, Basil, Arugula, Golden Raisins, Almonds

Applewood Smoked Bacon

Italian Breakfast Sausage

Prosciutto Cotto

Hash Browns

Dinner Menu

Zuppe

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

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.

Nachismo

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

Portafoglio*

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

Pulpo

Wood-roasted Spanish Octopus, Arugula, Charred Fennel, Caper, Crispy Chick Pea, Sun-dried Pepper, Citrus Vinaigrette

Tuscan Fries

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

Cappesante

Pan-seared Scallop, Smoked Corn Salsa, Romesco Sauce, Crispy Speck on Bruschetta

Pollo di Buffala*

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

Assaggio*

assorted olives, cured meats, artisanal cheeses, fresh & dried fruit, italian crackers

Casa*

chicken – 6

shrimp – 7

salmon – 9

crabcake – 11

scallop – 13

seasonal mixed greens, lemon, parmigiano reggiano, EVOO

Cesare*

chicken – 6

shrimp – 7

salmon – 9

crabcake – 11

scallop – 13

romaine, radicchio, house made croutons, lemon Parmigiano dressing, black pepper

Broccoli*

chicken – 6

shrimp – 7

salmon – 9

crabcake – 11

scallop – 13

Fresh Chopped Broccoli, Radicchio, Crispy Pancetta, Toasted Pine Nut, Golden Raisin, Pecorino Pepato, Champagne Vinaigrette

Mercato*

chicken – 6

shrimp – 7

salmon – 9

crabcake – 11

scallop – 13

Market Greens, Fresh Tomato, Apple, Goat Cheese, Toasted Cashew, Crispy Pancetta

Torta Sandwich

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

Porchetta*

wood-roasted pork shoulder, sharp provolone, 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

Lasagna

fresh pasta sheets, Bolognese meat sauce, béchemel, fried egg

Fruiti di Mare*

Spaghetti, Shrimp, Mussels, Calamari, Lump Crab, Caper, Roasted Tomato, Spicy Lemon White Wine

Gemelli*

Braised Chort Rib, Wilted Arugula, Marcona Almond, Fresh Cherry, Spiced Chocolate Bourbon Demi

Raviolo

Stuffed with Charred Eggplant & Ricotta Mousse, Toasted Pine Nut, Fava Bean Crema, Caper, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Pepper Oil

Gnocchi*

ricotta gnocchi, jumbo lump crab, pistachio, basil corn cream

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

Margherita

fresh house made mozzarella, plum tomato, fresh basil

Jersey Boy

Roasted Garlic, Lump Crab, Roasted Red Pepper, Pistachio Pesto

Pepperoni

calabrese pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, basil, plum tomato

Brasato

Braised Beef Short Rib, Garlic Bacon, Horseradish Aioli, Pickled Red Onion, Smoked Gouda

Sporco

"dirty" spicy white pizza, Applewood smoked bacon, spinach, sharp Provolone

Verdura

White Pie, Roasted Garlic, Basil Pesto, Toasted Pine Nut, Sun-dried Tomato, Charred Broccoli, Herbed Ricotta

Salsiccia

"White Pie" sweet sausage, Crab Apple Mostarda, Dressed Fennel,

Del Giorno

Market Price –

pizza special of the day

Sensa Glutine

Gluten free pizza - choose any style - add three dollars

Quattro Formaggi

House-made Fresh Mozzarella, Fontina, Asiago, Grana padano, Truffled Mushroom

Involtini

Flounder Stuffed with Lobster, Lump Crab & Shrimp, Sauteed Asparagus, Tarragon Crema

Pollo Rustica

half roasted chicken, pancetta, wild mushroom, roasted red pepper, marble potato, plum tomato cream

"Old School" Meatloaf

Stuffed with Apple, Onion, Fontina & Sage, Creamy Mashed Potato, Garlic bacon & Green Pea

Miale*

Prosciutto-wrapped Bone-in Berkshire Pork Chop, Crispy Kale, Roasted Sweet Potato, Spiced Cranberry & Pear Chutney

Eggplant Parmigiano

Fresh Mozzarella, Sharp Provolone, Basil, Arugula, Golden Raisins, Almonds

Bistecca*

wood roasted Ribeye, Gorgonzola-Potato Gratin, Charred Yellow & Green Squash, Fig Brown Butter

Sides

Brussels Sprouts & Smoked bacon

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

Wood-fired Red Bliss Potatoes

House-cut Fries & Rosemary

*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

Thursday, April 26th - Quantities are Limited!

Zuppe

Crab & Clam Bisque, White Bean, Artichoke & Spinach

Pasta

Spinach Fettuccine, Lobster Scallop, Poblano Pepper, Shallot, Sun-dried Pepper Cream, Toasted Sunflower Seed

Pesce

Pan-seared Rainbow Trout, Lump Crab, Ramp Risotto, Wilted kale, Crispy Speck

Carne

Wood-Fired Veal Chop, Parsnip Puree, Roasted Heirloom Carrot, Ginger Black Berry Reduction

Pizza

White Pie, Roasted garlic, Squash, Red Bell Pepper, Goat Cheese, Scallion

Desserts

Brown Sugar Cheesecake, Candied Walnut, Salted Caramel. Chocolate Torte, House-Made Whipped Cream, Strawberry Compote. Tiramisu, Chocolate Ganache. Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, Raspberry Coulis. Gelati *Vanilla *Coffee