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

Tuscan Fries

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

Pollo Di Buffala*

spicy chicken wings, gorgonzola dolce, apricots

Arancini

Crispy Saffron Risotto Ball, Peppadew, Humbolt Fog Goat Cheese, Arugula, Lump Crab, Poached Pear Vinaigrette, Crispy Speck.

Assaggio*

assorted olives, cured meats, artisanal cheeses, fruit

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

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

romaine, olives, egg, sweet peppers, almonds, honey vinaigrette, parmigiano

Barbabietola

add Chicken – 6

add Shrimp – 7

add Salmon – 9

add Crabcake – 11

Salt Roasted beets, House-Made Mozzarella, Toasted Pine Nut, Candied Orange, Basil Pesto.

Salmone

Wood-Roasted & Mustard Glazed, Market Greens, Fresh Tomato, Goat Cheese, Spicy Walnuts, Crispy Pancetta,Fig Vinaigrette.

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

Smoked Brisket Sandwich

Smoked Beef Brisket, bacon Jam, Sharp Provolone, Smoked Paprika Aioli, Pickled Onion

Italian Toast

egg battered & pan fried brioche, bananas, honey maple walnut crumble, mascarpone, bourbon syrup

Porchetta*

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

The Sweet Pete*

Lump Crab, Pancetta, Sriracha Cream Cheese, Fried Egg on a Toasted Brioche Bun

Cristo del La Porta

Prosciuttto Cotto, Fontina, fried egg, crispy basil

Italian Tuna Melt*

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

La Porta Burger*

Fried egg – 1

Bacon – 1

Paesano Style – 2

Caramelized onion –

Your choice - mozzarella, gorgonzola, goat cheese, american, sharp provolone

Sensa Glutine - Gluten Free Any Style - 2

Margherita

house made fresh mozzarella, plum tomato, fresh basil

Pepperoni

Calabrese pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, basil, plum tomato

Colazione

White Pie, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Mild Italian Sausage, Fried Egg, Sriracha Sauce

Americano

Mozzarella Blend, Plum Tomato, Basil

Sporco

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

Verdura

White Pie, Wild Mushrooms, Charred Brussel Sprouts, Roasted Squash, Herbed Ricotta, Saba.

Salsiccia

sweet sausage, plum tomato sauce, mozzarella, rosemary

Jersey Boy

Lump Crab, Sweet Green Pea, Spicy Roasted Garlic Spread.

Your Choice Of Crispy Potato Hash Or Casa Salad.

Contadina Omelet*

Crispy Pancetta, Caramelized Cauliflower, Wilted Spinach, Asiago Cheese.

Granchio Omelet*

lump crab, asparagus, sun dried tomato, goat cheese

Uova di Ranch

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

Italian Toast

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

Siciliano*

poached eggs, Prosciutto Cotto, orange holandaise

Carbonara*

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

Torta

Crispy Fried Lump Crabcake, Roasted Root Vegetable, Wilted Spinach, Citrus Burre Blanc

Eggplant Stufato

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

Applewood Smoked Bacon

Italian Breakfast Sausage

Prosciutto Cotto

Daily Specials

Friday, October 20, 2017 - Quantities are Limited!

Zuppe del Giorno

Crab & Clam Bisque, Saba, Basil

Pasta del Giorno

Rigatoni, Sauteed Chicken, Red Bell pepper, Wild Mushrooms, Plum Tomato Cream

Pesce del Giorno

Pan Seared Halibut, Lobster Risotto, Asparagus, Charred Red Cabbage

Carne del Giorno

Wood-Fired Filet Mignon, Charred Zucchini, Lump crab, Lemon Tarragon Cream

Pizza del Giorno

White Pie, Meatball, Sharp provolone, Pistachio Pesto

Dinner Menu

Zuppe

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

Polpetto

classic homemade meatball, pistachio pesto, fonduta

Portafoglio*

wood roasted portobello, jumbo lump crab, roasted red pepper salad, smoked paprika aioli

Cozze*

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

Calamari*

crispy fried squid, Italian long hots, tomato agrodolce.

Tuscan Fries

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

Arancini

saffron risotto ball, peppadew, Humbolt Fog goat cheese, arugula, lump crab, crispy Speck, poached pear vinaigrette,

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

Roman Glazed Ribs*

wood roasted pork ribs, sweet and spicy honey & garum glaze, chick pea and wilted spinach salad, sesame crème fraîche

Nachismo

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

Casa*

chicken – 6

shrimp – 7

salmon – 9

crabcake – 11

seasonal mixed greens, lemon, parmigiano reggiano, EVOO

Cesare*

chicken – 6

shrimp – 7

salmon – 9

crabcake – 11

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

Tritare ("chop")*

chicken – 6

shrimp – 7

salmon – 9

crabcake – 11

romaine, olives, hard-boiled egg, roasted red peppers, raisins, honey vinaigrette, almonds, Parmigiano

Barbaietola

chicken – 6

shrimp – 7

salmon – 9

crabcake – 11

salt roasted beets, house-made fresh mozzarella, toasted pine nut, candied orange, basil pesto

Salmone

wood roasted & mustard glazed, market greens, fresh tomato, goat cheese, spiced walnuts, crispy pancetta, fig vinaigrette

Smoked Brisket Sandwich

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

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

Vongole*

spaghetti, Little Neck clams, Calabrese sausage, sweet green pea, toasted almond, lemon white wine

Cannelloni

short rib, Bourbon cherry, Asiago cheese, butternut squash cream, toasted pumpkin seed

Fussili

shrimp, green olive, caper, fresh herbs, spicy plum tomato

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

Bellissima

mozzarella, prosciutto, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, roasted garlic oil

Pepperoni

calabrese pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, basil, plum tomato

Sporco

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

Salsiccia

sweet sausage, plum tomato sauce, mozzarella, rosemary

Stromboli

Italian cured meats, smoked mozzarella, spicy plum tomato

Verdura

white pie, wild mushroom, charred Brussles sprouts, roasted squash, herbed ricotta, Saba

Jersey Boy

lump crab, sweet green pea, spicy roasted garlic spread

Del Giorno

Market Price –

pizza special of the day

Sensa Glutine

Gluten free pizza - choose any style - add three dollars

Torta

crispy fried lump crab cake, roasted root vegetable, wilted spinach, citrus basil

Pollo Rustica

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

"Old School" Meatloaf

stuffed with apple, onionFontina cheese, sage, sweet sopressata, sautéed rainbow chard, polenta cake

Osso Bucco*

braised pork shank, saffron risotto cake, crispy Brussels sprouts, walnut & rosemary gremolata

Eggplant Stufato

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

Bistecca*

wood roasted New York strip, cauliflower & gorgonzola gratin, Cipollini onion, blistered tomato, mushroom demi-glace

*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***