Portofino New Plymouth offers traditional Italian dinners on the quieter side of the city centre, with its Gill Street dining room described as warm, comfortable and suited to anything from a date to a larger gathering. The restaurant's approach joins familiar Italian recipes with fresh local produce rather than chasing novelty for its own sake. Evening service and reservations give the room a relaxed pace, while the wine list completes the classic trattoria proposition.
A meal can begin with straightforward antipasti designed for sharing. Bruschetta brings tomato, basil, parsley, garlic and olive oil together, while arancini offer a crisp shell around arborio rice. Calamari, mussels cooked with white wine and a plate of marinated olives and feta allow a table to move between seafood and lighter savoury tastes before the mains arrive. Pizza breads with garlic, chilli, cheese or pesto are another easy way to start communally.
Pasta and risotto form the centre of the menu's Italian identity. Penne arrabbiata combines vegetables, olives, garlic and chilli with pomodoro, whereas carbonara brings together bacon, egg and a creamy sauce. Gnocchi with beef bolognese offers a traditional, substantial choice, and the risottos divide between chicken and mushrooms or a seafood combination of mussels, squid, prawns and smoked salmon. Baked cannelloni and lasagne add further comfort.
Diners wanting a plated main can look beyond pasta to veal with mushroom or Marsala sauces, eye fillet, lamb cutlets, fish of the day and chicken cacciatora. The pizza section, made around pomodoro and mozzarella, ranges from margherita to pepperoni, chicken, vegetarian and seafood combinations. Dessert and takeaway menus extend the options, but the restaurant is best understood as an unhurried evening venue where antipasti, a main and a glass of wine can shape the whole visit.
Address: 14 Gill Street, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
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Portofino New Plymouth Menu
Pizza Pane • Pizza Breads
To share between two.
garlic pizza pane
chilli pizza pane
cheese pizza pane
pesto pizza pane
Antipasti Freddi • Cold Appetisers
bruschetta classica
fresh tomato, basil, parsley, e.v.o.o, garlic, mixed leaves & parmigiano
marinated olives & feta
house marinated olives, feta cheese
prosciutto e melone o pera (seasonal)
parma ham, fresh melon or pear & cracked pepper
bufala
buffalo mozzarella, roma pomodorini, pane & pesto basilico
antipasto toscano
a fine assortment of italian & NZ delicacies
cocktail di gamberetti
classic shrimp cocktail
Caldi • Hot Appetisers
minestrone
roman style vegetable soup w. pastina, parmigiano & pane
arancini classici
fried arborio risotto filled w. bolognese, peas, mozzarella & crema
mozzarella fritta
fried mozzarella fior di latte, oregano, chilli & salsa pomodoro
funghi ripieni al forno
oven baked stuffed mushroom w. spinach, roasted smashed potato, mozzarella, bechemel, parmigiano & mixed leaves
cozze alla genovese
steamed mussels, frascati wine, garlic, chilli, onion, rosemary & pomodoro crema
calamari
squid rings tossed in garlic, e.v.o.o, parsley, lemon juice & aioli
gamberi romani
prawn cutlets pan fried in e.v.o.o & garlic, flamed w. brandy, parsley & crema sauce, arborio rice & mixed leaves
Mains • Paste e Risotti
Served w. parmigiano & parsley. House gluten free pasta available* add 5.0.
penne all’arrabbiata
mushroom, onion, capsicum, garlic, chilli, olives, parsley & pomodoro
penne al salmone
salmon dices, spinach, garlic, e.v.o.o, herbs, lemon & crema
rigatoni amatriciana
bacon, onion & garlic pan fried in e.v.o.o w. pomodoro sauce & parsley
rigatoni portofino
spinach, sundried tomato, feta, garlic, e.v.o.o, herbs & panna sauce
risotto alla pescatora
prawns, squid, salmon dices, shrimp, clams, frascati wine, herbs, garlic, e.v.o.o, arborio rice, pomodoro crema & mixed leaves
risotto di pollo
chicken, mushrooms, garlic, parsley, tomato crema sauce & mixed leaves
risotto ai (funghi) porcini
porcini mushroom, shallots, truffle oil, parmigiano & mixed leaves
spaghetti alla vongole
fresh clams w. garlic, fresh chilli, e.v.o.o, frascati wine & italian parsley
spaghetti alla bolognese
beef mince bolognese
spaghetti alla carbonara
classic italian dish w. bacon, egg, garlic, parsley & panna sauce
spaghetti marinara
mixed seafood, garlic, flamed w. orvieto wine, fresh herbs & tomato salsa
fettuccine con pollo
chicken, mushrooms, olive oil, garlic & fresh herbs in a panna sauce
gnocchi della casa
traditionally made w. bolognese sauce & topped w. mixed leaves
tortellini alla panna
beef mince parcels w. ham, garlic, mushroom, panna & mixed leaves
ravioli pomodoro e crema
filled ravioli w. pomodoro e crema, parmigiano & mixed leaves
Pasta al Forno • Oven Baked Pasta
Oven baked w. grana padano & mozzarella.
cannelloni ricotta e spinaci
pasta cylinders filled w. ricotta, spinach & garlic, oven baked w. tomato, béchamel & mozzarella
lasagna al forno
homemade, traditional beef mince lasagna
penne al forno
oven baked w. chicken, broccoli, bechamel, mozzarella & parmigiano
penne rustici
oven baked penne w. spicy sausage, basil, garlic, chilli, bechamel, mozzarella & parmigiano
Insalate • Gourmet Salads
insalata con feta
fresh tomato, olives, feta cheese, onion, capsicum, mixed leaves & toscana dressing
insalata di pollo
grilled chicken breast, mixed leaves, pineapple, capsicum, onion, tomato & toscana dressing
caprese
fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil, e.v.o.o, balsamico, rock salt & freshly cracked pepper
Mains • Secondi Piatti
All mains can be made gluten free on request.
scaloppine ai funghi
panfried white veal, pinot grigio mushroom panna sauce, served w. seasonal vegetables & potato
scaloppine al marsala
panfried white veal w. sweet marsala sauce, served w. seasonal vegetables & roasted potato
filetto terra e mare
grilled eye fillet steak, prawn cutlet, garlic, green peppercorn-mustard panna sauce, served w. seasonal vegetables & potato
filetto al vino rosso
grilled eye fillet w. olive oil, bacon, mushroom, garlic & chianti vino sauce, served w. seasonal vegetables & potato
costolette di agnello
oven baked lamb cutlets, red wine thyme jus, seasonal vegetables & roasted potatoes
pesce di tutti i giorni
oven roasted salmon, fries, pesto basilico, fresh lemon & fresh side salad
piatto di mare
seafood platter of prawn cutlets, fish, squid rings, steamed mussels & clams sautéed w. white wine, lemon, garlic, e.v.o.o. & served on spaghetti pomodoro e basilico
pollo alla cacciatora
chicken breast grilled w. olive oil, garlic, chilli, capsicum, onion, olives, capers, parsley & pomodoro salsa, served w. seasonal vegetables & roasted potato
pollo alla parmigiana
grilled chicken breast w. garlic, olive oil, topped w. spinach, ham, mozzarella, pomodoro, finished in the oven & served w. seasonal vegetables & roasted potato
Contorni • Side Dishes
patatine fritte
fries
patate al forno
rosemary roasted potatoes
insalata mista
mixed seasonal salad
insalata di rucola
rocket salad w. toscana dressing & parmigiano
verdure di stagione
seasonal vegetables
Pizzeria • Gourmet Pizza
Made with home made pomodoro & mozzarella. Gluten free base add 5.0. Gluten free option available – please inform your waiter.
margherita pizza
mozzarella, sliced tomato & fresh basil
calzone
folded pizza w. mushrooms, ham, pineapple, feta & served w. salad
hawaiian pizza
ham, pineapple, mozzarella & mixed leaves
pepperoni pizza
spicy italian sausage, chilli, capsicum & mixed leaves
pollo pizza
chicken, spinach & mushrooms
vegetariana pizza
pineapple, mushrooms, onion, capsicum, spinach & olives
frutti di mare pizza
seafood, garlic, capers, mozzarella, basil & mixed leaves
prosciutto pizza
parma ham, mushrooms, mozzarella & mixed leaves
quattro stagioni pizza
ham, spicy sausage, bacon, mushrooms & mixed leaves
amore pizza
mushrooms, ham, pepperoni, chicken, mozzarella & basil
Menu per Bambini • Kids Menu
12 years and under.
spaghetti all bolognese
kid’s favourite beef bolognese
rigatoni napoletana
pasta w. tomato sauce
chicken fettucine
creamy chicken pasta
margarita pizza
classic italian pizza w. tomato sauce & mozzarella
hawaiian pizza
ham, pineapple, tomato sauce & mozzarella pizza
chicken tenders
chicken tenders & fries
patatine frittes
french fries
bambinella gelato
a single scoop of gelato of your choice: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry
Dolci • Dessert
BYO cake charge 2.0 per person.
panna cotta
traditional italian dessert (flavour changes)
gelato della casa
the delightfully fresher tasting italian ice cream
sorbetto al limone
refreshing homemade lemon sorbet
cheesecake monterosa
original home made recipe w. cream cheese, biscuit base, lemon juice & fresh cream flavoured w. liqueur (flavour changes)
profiterol fondente
profiterole-choux filled w. custard & covered in chocolate
tiramisu classico
traditional italian dessert
torta al cioccolato
italian chocolate cake
affogato (without liqueur)
a scoop of french vanilla gelato, served alongside an espresso coffee
affogato (with liqueur)
a scoop of french vanilla gelato served alongside an espresso coffee w. a choice of one of your favourite liqueur: frangelico / kahlua / baileys / amaretto / nocino (walnut)
classic cheese board
Caffe • Coffee
All special coffees w. liqueurs available 17.5. Decafe add .5.
cappucino
flat white
cafe latte
long black
espresso
macchiato
mochaccino
hot chocolate
Dessert Wines
deen de bortoli bortytis semillon
375ml/ AUSTRALIA
moscato sicilia
750ml/ ITALY
jules taylor late harvest sauvignon blanc
375ml/ MARLBOROUGH
Port
garibaldi marsala tawny
ITALY
de bortoli 8 yr old tawny
AUSTRALIA
taylors tawny
PORTUGAL
taylors 10 yr old
PORTUGAL
Grappa • Liqueurs
jack daniels honey whiskey
baileys irish cream
ouzo
galliano original
sambuca black
sambuca white
kahlua
malibu
Brandy • Cognac • Calvados
vecchia romagna brandy
courvoisier
metaxa 12 star brandy
remy martin xo
hennessey xo
Mineral Water
s.pellegrino sparkling mineral water 750ml
aqua panna still mineral water 750ml
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- Flat white Typical in New Plymouth: $5.70 $5.00
- Latte Typical in New Plymouth: $5.50 $5.50
- Long black Typical in New Plymouth: $5.00 $5.00
- Hot chocolate Typical in New Plymouth: $6.00 $5.50
- Mocha Typical in New Plymouth: $5.50 $5.50
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