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

Zuppe

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

Bruschetta

Gluten Free – 3

heirloom tomato, house made mozzarella, basil, saba

Polpetto

classic homemade meatball, pistachio pesto, sharp provolone fonduta

Cozze*

P.E.I. mussels, (red or white) & (spicy or mild)

Calamari*

Crispy Fried Squid, Cherry Peppers, Tomato Agrodolce

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

Pollo di Buffala

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

Scamorza*

house breaded & fried smoked mozzarella, marinara sauce

Ribs*

smoked & tossed in our mocha BBQ sauce, slaw

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

Caprese*

add Chicken – 6

add Shrimp – 7

add Salmon – 9

add Crabcake – 11

heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, pancetta crisp, toasted pine nut, basil oil, Saba

Wedge*

Add Chicken – 6

Add Shrimp – 7

Add Salmon – 9

add crab cake – 11

iceberg lettuce, applewood bacon, scallion, gorgonzola, tomato, blue cheese dressing

Beet Carpaccio*

salt roasted beets, crisp apple, arugula, red onion, slivered almonds, goat cheese, fig vinaigrette

Frutti di Mare*

-fire roasted scallops, calamari, shrimp, white beanstossed in lemon vinaigrette over arugula

Strata*

with Crispy Potato –

with Cesare Salad –

with Casa Salad –

Smoked salmon, Italian bread, fresh dill, mascarpone cheese

Granchio Omelet*

with Crispy Potato –

with Cesare Salad –

with Casa Salad –

lump crab, asparagus, sun-dried tomato, goat cheese

Tiramisu Italian Toast

with Crispy Potato –

with Cesare Salad –

with Casa Salad –

custard dipped & pan-fried brioche, fresh berries, whipped mascarpone whipped cream, coffee infused syrup

Torta Benedict

with Crispy Potato –

with Cesare Salad –

with Casa Salad –

(3) 2oz crab cakes, poached eggs, white truffle hollandaise, bruschetta, home fries–

Gnocchi*

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

Italian Tuna Melt*

Fries –

Cesare Salad –

Casa Salad –

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

Tuscan Chicken Salad

Fries –

Casa Salad –

Cesare Salad –

spicy walnuts, red grapes, lettuce, bacon, apple, American, garlic aioli

Porchetta*

Fries –

Casa Salad –

Cesare Salad –

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

Torta Sandwich

Fries –

Casa Salad –

Cesare Salad –

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

Salmon BLT

Fries –

Casa Salad –

Cesare Salad –

fire roasted salmon, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic aioli, brioche roll

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

Margherita

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

Cauliflower Flatbread –

house made fresh mozzarella, plum tomato, fresh basil

Pepperoni

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

Cauliflower Flatbread –

artisan pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, basil, plum tomato

Salsiccia*

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

Cauliflower Flatbread –

kilbassa, long hot pepper, fontina cheese, pistachio

Fig & Prosciutto*

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

Cauliflower Flatbread –

white pie, fig jam, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, basil, caramelized onion, arugula, Saba

Jersey Boy*

gluten free – 3

Cauliflower Flat Bread –

"white pie" crab, roasted peppers, pistachio, basil pesto

Roasted Vegetable*

gluten free – 3

Cauliflower Flat Bread –

spring vegetable camponata, broccoli, cauliflower, tomato, asparagus, fresh mozzarella, pesto

Sporco

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

Cauliflower Flatbread –

"dirty" spicy white pie, bacon, spinach, sharp provolone, mozzarella

Gus' BBQ Short Rib

gluten free – 3

cauliflower flat bread –

braised short rib, Mocha BBQ, gorgonzola, red onion, scallion

Stromboli

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

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

heirloom tomato, house made mozzarella, basil, Saba

Polpetto

classic homemade meatball, pistachio pesto, sharp provolone fonduta

Cozze*

wood roasted pei mussels (red or white)& (spicy or not)

Calamari*

crispy fried squid, cherry peppers, zucchini, tomato agrodolce.

Hummus*

house-made hummus, roasted red peppers, olives, pine nut, flat bread

Nachismo

Italian style nachos, "Tuscan Chili", Mozzarella, Cherry Peppers, 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*

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

Pulpo*

sauteed baby Spanish octopus, charred artichoke, frisee, grape tomato, lemon vinaigrette, Saba

Scamorza

breaded & fried smoked mozzarella, marinara sauce

Ribs*

smoked & tossed in our mocha BBQ sauce, slaw

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

Caprese*

chicken – 6

shrimp – 7

salmon – 9

crabcake – 11

heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, pancetta crisp, toasted pine nut, basil oil, Saba

Wedge*

chicken – 6

shrimp – 7

salmon – 9

crabcake – 11

iceberg lettuce, applewood bacon, scallion, gorgonzola, tomato, blue cheese dressing

Beet Carpaccio*

add chicken – 6

add shrimp – 7

add slamon – 9

add crab cake – 11

salt roasted beets, crisp apple, arugula, red onion, slivered almonds, goat cheese, fig vinaigrette

Futti di Mare*

fire roasted scallops, calamari, shrimp, white beans, tossed in lemon vinaigrette over arugula

Porchetta*

Fries –

Casa Salad –

Cesare Salad –

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

Paesano Burger

Fries –

Casa Salad –

Cesare Salad –

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

Torta Sandwich

Fries –

Casa Salad –

Cesare Salad –

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

Bucatini Amatriciana*

pancetta, shallot, heirloom tomato, plum tomato sauce, white wine, parsley, Grana Padano

Orecchiette

"little ear" pasta, gulf shrimp, fresh broccoli, heirloom tomato, oregano, white wine butter sauce –23

Tagliatelle

Charred Radicchio, Prosciutto, Garden Peas, Cream, Sharp Provolone, Fried Egg

Lasagne

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

Rigatoni*

fava bean pesto, shrimp, mussels, crab, arugula, heirloom tomato, roasted peppers

Gnocchi*

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

Chicken Cacciatore*

rotisserie hormone free half chicken, toasted cheesy polenta, stewed spring vegetables, olives, plum tomato sauce and fresh herbs

Pork Scallopini Napoleon

pan seared pork cutlets, spinach, roasted peppers, pancetta, fresh mozzarella, blush sauce

Mahi*

pan seared, spring vegetable cous cous salad crispy shallot, balsamic glazed strawberries

Salmone*

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

14oz wood-fired Ribeye*

Market Price –

roasted fingerling potatoes, asparagus, spiced whited truffle hollandaise

Eggplant Stufato

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

Veal Milanese

parmesan & bread crumbed tender veal cutlet, field greens, roasted peppers, grape tomato, lemon infused E.V.O.O.-

Torta Entree

pan-seared crab cakes, roasted sweet corn & pepper relish, arugula salad, 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

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

Salsiccia --new style--

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

kilbassa, long hot pepper, fontina cheese, pistachio

Fig & Prosciutto*

+ Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

white pie, fig jam, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, basil, caramelized onion, arugula, Saba

Jersey Boy*

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

"white pie" crab, roasted peppers, pistachio, basil pesto

Roasted Vegetable*

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

spring vegetable camponata, broccoli, cauliflower, tomato, asparagus, fresh mozzarella, pesto

Sporco*

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

"dirty" spicy white pie, bacon, spinach, sharp provolone, mozzarella

Gus' BBQ Short Rib

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

braised short rib, Mocha BBQ, gorgonzola, red onion, scallion

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

*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

**Quantities are limited & may change at any time.

Antipasti

(2) "Arancini", Crispy Chipotle Risotto Ball, Stuffed with Brie, Peach Compote

Pesce

"Aqua Pazza", Swordfish, Mussels, Crab, Shrimp, String Beans, Zucchini, Squash, Red Bell Pepper, Spicy Saffron Broth

Carne

"Chicken Picatta", Wood-fired Airline Chicken Breast, Asparagus, Fingerling Potato, Lemon Caper White Wine

Pizza

"Porchetta", Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder, Roasted Long Hot Peppers, Broccoli Rabe, Sharp Provolone

Pasta

Long Fusili, Little Neck Clams, Spinach, Toasted Almond, Lemon White Wine

Add a scoop of Gelati or Sorbetto to Any Dolce

$1.5

Sorbetti

Blood Orange, Mango, Coconut

Gelati

Coffee

Panna Cotta

Blackberry, Toasted Almond, Saba

Lemon Goat Cheese Cake

Mixed berry Compote

LUNCH MENU

Assiago *per person

per person – 7

Assorted Meats, Cheeses, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

Zuppe

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

Bruschetta

heirloom tomato, house made mozzarella, basil, saba

Polpetto

Classic Homemade Meatball, Pistachio Pesto, Sharp Provolone Fonduta

Cozze*

Wood-fire PEI Mussels, (Red or White) & (Spicy or Not)

Calamari

Crispy Fried Squid, Cherry Peppers, Tomato Agrodolce

Hummus

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

Nachismo

"Tuscan Chili" Mozzarella, Cherry Peppers, 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

Scamorza*

house breaded & fried smoked mozzarella, marinara sauce

Ribs*

smoked & tossed in our mocha BBQ sauce, slaw

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

Caprese*

add Chicken – 6

add Shrimp – 7

add Salmon – 9

add Crab Cake – 11

heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, pancetta crisp, toasted pine nut, basil oil, Saba

Wedge*

add Chicken – 6

add Shrrimp – 7

add Crab Cake – 11

add salmon filet – 9

iceberg lettuce, applewood bacon, scallion, gorgonzola, tomato, blue cheese dressing

Beet Carepaccio*

add chicken – 6

add shrimp – 7

add slamon – 9

add crab cake – 11

salt roasted beets, crisp apple, arugula, red onion, slivered almonds, goat cheese, fig vinaigrette

Frutti di Mare*

fire roasted scallops, calamari, shrimp, white beanstossed in lemon vinaigrette over arugula

Strata - Italian Quiche

with Cesare Salad –

with Casa Salad –

Smoked salmon, Italian bread, fresh dill, mascarpone cheese

Granchio Omlet

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

Orecchiette*

"little ear" pasta, gulf shrimp, fresh broccoli, heirloom tomato, oregano, white wine butter sauce

Gnocchi

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

Eggplant Stufato

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

~all sandwiches come with your choice of Fries, Casa or Cesare Salad

Italian Tuna Melt

with Casa Salad –

with Cesare Salad –

with Fries –

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

Tuscan Chicken Salad

with Casa Salad –

with Cesare Salad –

with Fries –

spicy walnut, red grape, apples, lettuce, American cheese, garlic aioli

Porchetta

with Casa Salad –

with Ceasre Salad –

with Fries –

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

Torta Sandwich

with Casa Salad –

with Cesare Salad –

with Fries –

pan-seared crab cake, heirloom tomato, arugula, lemon caper aioli, brioche bun

Salmon BLT

with Casa Salad –

with Cesare Salad –

with Fries –

fire roasted salmon, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic aioli, brioche roll

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 Casa Salad –

with Cesare Salad –

with Fries –

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

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

Salsiccia*

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

kilbassa, long hot pepper, fontina cheese, pistachio

Fig & Prisciutto*

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

white pie, fig jam, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, basil, caramelized onion, arugula, Saba

Jersey Boy*

***GLUTEN FREE – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

"white pie" crab, roasted peppers, pistachio, basil pesto

Roasted Vegetable*

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

spring vegetable camponata, broccoli, cauliflower, tomato, asparagus, fresh mozzarella, pesto

Sporco*

***GLUTEN FREE*** – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

"dirty" spicy white pie, bacon, spinach, sharp provolone, mozzarella

Gus' BBQ Short Rib

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

braised short rib, Mocha BBQ, gorgonzola, red onion, scallion

Stromboli

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