DINNER MENU *Available for Take Out during COVID Crisis*

Dinner Specials

Pesce

22

Pan-seared monkfish, summer vegetable salad with jumbo lump crab, caper brown butter

Pasta

21

Spaghetti, spicy shrimp & crab gravy

Gelati

8

Vanilla, Strawberry & Cream

Sorbetti

8

Raspberry or Blood Orange

Flourless Chocolate Torte

8

Candies orange, whipped cream

Brown Sugar Cheesecake

8

Salted caramel, berries
Antipasti

Assiago*

per person – 17

Assorted meats, cheese, olives, peppers, relishes

Zuppe

8

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

Polpetto

8

classic homemade meatball, pistachio pesto, sharp provolone fonduta

Cozze*

12

wood-fired PEI mussels (red or white)& (spicy or not)

Calamari*

13

rice flour crispy fried squid, banana hot peppers, tomato agrodolce

Hummus*

13

hummus of the day, assorted vegetables, olives, pine nut, flat bread

Ribs

14

1/2 rack smoked babyback ribs, bbq sauce, sde broccoli salad

Nachismo

13

"Tuscan Chili", crispy fried pasta sheets, mozzarella, roasted long hot peppers, sriracha, sour cream, Saba

Polpo

15

chipotle-peach glazed octopus, wilted arugula, kohlrabi cake

Tuscan Fries

10

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

Pollo di Buffala*

13

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

Portobella

15

breaded & fried mushroom, artichoke, caper, crab, herbed mascarpone
Insalate

Casa*

9

chicken – 6

shrimp – 7

salmon – 9

crabcake – 12

spring lettuce, radicchio, honey vinaigrette, grana padano

Cesare*

10

chicken – 6

shrimp – 7

salmon – 9

crabcake – 12

romaine, crouton, lemon-parmigiano dressing, black pepper

Beet*

15

chicken – 6

shrimp – 7

salmon – 9

crabcake – 12

salt roasted beets, house-made fresh mozzarella, blueberry, mandarin orange, mint, basil, toasted cashew, fennel vinaigrette

Salmone*

24

wood-fired atlantic salmon, market greens, cucumber, tomato, onion, marcona almond, chickpea, ricotta salata, avocado green goddess dressing vinaigrette

Cobb*

13

add chicken – 6

add shrimp – 7

add slamon – 9

add crab cake – 12

baby iceberg, hard boiled egg, cherry heirloom tomato, cucumber, gorgonzola, crispy prosciutto, chipotle ranch
Sandwiches

choice of fries, cesare or casa salad

Porchetta*

12

Fries –

Casa Salad –

Cesare Salad –

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

Torta Sandwich

16

Fries –

Casa Salad –

Cesare Salad –

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

Paesano Burger

14

Fries –

Casa Salad –

Cesare Salad –

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

Gemelli*

20

lamb, roasted tomato, exoctic mushroom, marcona almond, basil-mint pesto, ricotta salata

Paccheri*

17

"tube pasta' toasted garlic, fresh mozzarella, wilted arugula, arriabiata sauce

Fruti di Mare*

24

fresh linguine, clams, shrimp, mussels, crab, caper, tomato, spicy lemon white wine

Strata Bianca

19

"white lasagne" fresh pasta sheets, roasted eggplant, summer squash, red bell pepper, mozzarella, asiago, parmesean cream, tomato & cashew gremolata

Gnocchi*

21

house-made ricotta gnocchi, lump crab, toasted pistachio, lemon-basil cream
Secondi

Black Bass*

market price –

herb crusted & pan-seared black bass, sweet corn risotto, summer vegetable salsa

Maiale

24

prosciutto wrapped pork tenderloin, stuffed with spinach, mushroom& fontina cheese, arugula, red onion, caper salad, lemon evoo

Bistecca*

Market Price – 36

wood-fired rib-eye, cauliflower puree, asparagus, charred corn, summer truffle butter

Eggplant Parmigiano

19

crispy fried eggplant, smoked plum tomato, asiago, fresh mozzarella, frisee salad, spicy oregano vinaigrette

Lemoncello*

27

wood-fired frenched chicken breast, lump crab, roasted potato, haricot vert, toasted almond, lemoncello cream
Pizza*

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*

16

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

house-made mozzarella, plum tomato, fresh basil

Pepperoni*

16

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

artisan pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, basil, plum tomato

Salsiccia*

16

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

sweet italian sausage, rosemary, plum tomato, asiago

B & B*

17

gluten free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

"broccoli bianca" white pie, roasted broccoli, garlic, herbed ricotta, mozzarella

Brisket*

18

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

smoked brisket, charred pineapple, red onion, bbq sauce, fontina

Fig & Prosciutto*

18

+ Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

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

Granchio*

19

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

"white pie" lump crab, pancetta, charred corn, spring onion, smoked mozzarella

Sporco*

17

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

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

Del Giorno

Market Price –

Gluten Free – 3

cauliflower flatbread –

pizza special of the day
Desserts are available & updated daily on the "DAILY SPECIAL MENU"

Taco Tuesday Specials

Guacamole & Chils

6

Spicy Chicken Tacos -3

15

Spicy chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, poblano aioli, cotija cheese

Poor Man's Lobster Tacos -3

15

( Monkfish ) lettuce, tomato, onion, old bay aioli, cotija cheese

*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***

CATERING from LA PORTA RESTAURANT

Antipasto

Pollo di Buffalo *

Half Tray – 70

Full Tray – 130

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

Assagio- Meat & Cheese*

Half Tray – 70

Full Tray – 130

assorted meats, cheeses, olives, peppers, relishes

Shrimp Cocktail *

Market Price –

(Sold in 5 pound increments) Cocktail Sauce & Lemon Wedges

Vegetable Crudite & Hummus Platter *

Half Tray – 75

Full Tray – 140

House-made Hummus, Olives, Pine Nut & Flat Bread with House-made Ranch & Onion Dips

Caprese Skewers *

Half Tray – 85

Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, Basil, Balsamic

Traditional Bruschetta

Half Tray – 65

Full Tray – 120

Tomato, Basil, Parmesan, Balsamic Drizzle

Hot Artichoke & Crab Dip with Bruschetta

Half Tray – 65

Insalata

Casa *

Half Tray – 35

Full Tray – 60

spring lettuce, radicchio, honey vinaigrette, grana padano

Cesare *

Half Tray – 35

Full Tray – 60

romaine, crouton, lemon-parmigiano dressing, black pepper

Beet Salad *

Half Tray – 50

Full Tray – 90

salt roasted beets, house-made fresh mozzarella, blueberry, mandarin orange, mint, basil, toasted cashew, fennel vinaigrette
Pasta

Choice of PASTA with Choice of a SAUCE

Half Tray – 50

Full Tray – 90

(Spaghetti, Cavatappi, Rigatoni) Your Choice of Sauce *Lemon Basil Cream, *Spicy White Wine, *Plum Tomato or *Pine Nut Basil Pesto

Baked Pasta

Half Tray – 50

Full Tray – 90

Fresh Ricotta, Fresh Mozzarella, Marinara Sauce, Fresh Basil, Oven Baked.

Lasagna *2 days notice to make, please.

Half Tray – 70

Full Tray – 130

fresh pasta sheets, bolognese, plum tomato cream, sharp provolone fonduta
Secondi

Eggplant Parmigiano

Half Tray – 80

Full Tray – 150

crispy fried eggplant, smoked plum tomato, asiago, fresh mozzarella, frisee salad, spicy oregano vinaigrette

Porchetta

Half Tray – 90

Full Tray – 170

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

Chicken Parmigiano

Half Tray – 105

Full Tray – 195

Breaded & Pan Fried Chicken Breast, Baked with Fresh Mozzarella & House Made Marinara, Fresh Basil

Wood-fired Chicken Picatta

Half Tray – 105

Full Tray – 195

Lemon Caper, White Wine Sauce

Pan-seared Chicken Marsala

Half Tray – 105

Full Tray – 195

Exotic mushroom, fresh herbs, Marsala cream

Wood-fired Salmon Filet

Half Tray – 95

Full Tray – 180

Mustard glaze, fresh herbs, EVOO

Smoked Ribs {5 racks}

125

smoked full racks of Babyback Ribs

Short Rib Sandwich *2days notice, please.

Half Tray – 105

Full Tray – 200

Horseradish Aioli, Club Rolls

Smoked Brisket *2days notice, please.

Per pound – 18

* 5 pound minimum.

Mini Meatball Sandwich

Half Tray – 55

Full Tray – 100

Classic homemade meatball, rosemary plum tomato, Club rolls

Mini Crabcakes

Half Tray – 90

Full Tray – 175

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
Contorni

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Half Tray – 30

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

Half Tray – 35

Green Bean Almondine

Half Tray – 40

Wood-fired Asparagus

Market Price –

Dessert

*Fruit Basket *Half Tray

Market Price –

Mixed fruit tray

*Gluten-free Flourless Chocolate Torte

Half Tray – 50

Tiramisu

Half tray – 50

LUNCH MENU *Available for Take Out during COVID Crisis

Antipasti

Assagio

17

assorted meats, cheeses, olives, peppers, relishes

Zuppe

8

creamy kennett square mushroom soup, pancetta, parmigiano reggiano

Polpetto

8

classic homemade meatball, pistachio pesto, sharp provolone fonduta

Cozze*

12

wood fired PEI mussels, red or white, spicy or not

Calamari

13

rice flour-crispy fried squid, cherry peppers, zucchini, tomato agro dolce

Hummus*

13

hummus of the day, assorted vegetables, pine nut, flat bread

Tuscan Fries*

10

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

Pollo di Buffala*

13

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

Polpo*

15

chipotle-peach glazed octopus, calabrese salumi, summer squash fritter

Ribs*

14

1/2 rack babyback ribs smoked,BBQ sauce, side broccoli salad
Insalate

add: chicken - $6, shrimp - $7, salmon - $9, crab cake - $13

Casa*

9

add chicken – 6

add shrimp – 7

add salmon – 9

add crab cake – 13

spring lettuce, radicchio, honey vinaigrette, grana padano

Cesare*

10

add chicken – 6

add shrimp – 7

add salmon – 9

add crab cake – 13

romaine, crouton, lemon-parmigiano dressing, black pepper

Beet*

15

add chicken – 6

add shrimp – 7

add salmon – 9

add crab cake – 13

salt roasted beets, house-made fresh mozzarella, blueberry, mandarin orange, mint, basil, toasted cashew, fennel dressing

Salmone*

24

wood-fired atlantic salmon, market greens, cucumber, tomato, onion, marcona almond, chickpea, ricotta salata, avocado green goddess dressing

Cobb*

13

add chicken – 6

add shrimp – 7

add salmon – 9

add crab cake – 13

baby iceberg, hard-boiled egg, cherry heirloom tomato, cucumber, gorgonzola,m crispy prosciutto, chipotle-ranch
Sandwiches

come with a choice of Fries, Casa or Cesare Salad

Italian Tuna Melt*

11

open faced focaccia, wood roasted tuna, olives, sun dried tomato, sharp provolone

da Big Dog*

14

la porta's classic hoagie, artisan cured meats, sharp provolone, banana hot peppers, roasted tomato, onion, arugula, oregano vinaigrette, seeded long roll

Wrap

13

tortilla wrap, chicken, bacon, fresh mozzarella, arugula, tomato, onion, pinenut pesto

Porchetta*

13

slow roasted pork shoulder, spicy broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, natural jus, seeded long roll

Salmon B.L.T.

14

fire roasted salmon, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun,

Paesano*

14

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

Torta

16

oven-roasted crab cake, tomato, arugula, lemon caper aioli, brioche bun
Secondi

Granchio Omelet*

15

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

Gnocchi*

21

ricotta gnocchi, lump crab, pistachio, lemon basil cream

Gemelli*

20

lamb, roasted tomato, exotic mushroom, marcona almond, basil-mint pesto, ricotta salata

Paccheri*

17

"tube Pasta" toasted garlic, fresh mozzarella, wilted arugula, arrabiata sauce

Lemoncello*

27

wood-fired frenched chicken breast, lump crab, roasted potato, haricot vert, toasted almond, lemoncello cream sauce
Pizza

Our pizza at la Porta is made the classic Italian way, in a brick-wood fired oven. It is thin crusted with just the right amount of char. We recommend not altering your pizza in any way as it may compromise the integrity. Please see your server with questions or concerns. Sensa Glutine (Gluten Free) - $3. What the Doctor ordered" Gluten Free & Low Carb - (Cauliflower Flatbread option)

Margherita*

16

house-made mozzarella, plum tomato, fresh basil

Pepperoni*

16

artisan pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, basil, plum tomato

Salsiccia*

16

sweet italian sausage, rosemary, plum tomato, asiago

B & B*

17

"broccoli bianca" white pie, roasted broccoli, garlic herbed ricotta, mozarella

Brisket*

18

smoked brisket, charred pineapple, red onion, bbq sauce, fontina

Fig and Prosciutto*

18

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

Granchio*

19

"white pie",lump crab, pancetta, charred corn, spring onion, smoked mozzarella

Sporco*

17

"dirty" spicy white pie, bacon, spinach, sharp provolone, mozzarella
Taco Tuesday Specials

Guacamole & Chips

6

Spicy Chicken Tacos -3

15

Lettuce, tomato, onion, poblano aioli, Citibank cheese

Poor Man's Lobster Tacos -3

15

( Monkfish ) lettuce, tomato, onion, cotija cheese, old bay aioli

*These items either are or can be made gluten-free