Portofino Palmerston North brings the long-running restaurant group’s Northern Italian outlook to a central Broadway Avenue dining room. The branch has been renovated with a more contemporary finish while retaining the comfortable character suited to an unhurried meal. Its cooking connects Italian traditions with New Zealand produce, and the service pattern makes the restaurant a natural choice for dinner, Sunday lunch or a planned group gathering.
The menu begins in a way that rewards sharing. Garlic, chilli and pesto pizza breads can be placed in the middle of the table alongside marinated olives, bruschetta or a broader antipasto selection. Seafood starters take a more substantial turn through grilled calamari and prawns cooked with garlic, herbs and sauce, giving diners several routes into the meal before the pasta and main courses arrive.
Pasta and risotto form the broadest part of the offering. Penne arrabbiata combines vegetables, chilli, olives and tomato, while smoked-salmon penne takes a creamy, lemon-led direction. Seafood risotto gathers shellfish and fish with wine and tomato crema, and familiar choices such as carbonara, gnocchi and bolognese sit beside oven-baked lasagne and spinach-and-ricotta cannelloni. The range comfortably covers both lighter tomato sauces and richer baked dishes.
Pizza, meat and seafood extend the menu beyond pasta. A simple margherita shares the list with pepperoni, chicken, vegetarian and mixed-seafood combinations, while the main courses move through veal, steak, chicken and fish preparations. Tiramisu, panna cotta, gelato and lemon sorbet keep the finish recognisably Italian, allowing a meal to run from small plates through to coffee and dessert without changing pace.
Address: 155–159 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
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Portofino Palmerston North 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
prosciutto e bufala
fresh buffalo mozzarella, parma ham, olives, sundried tomato & pane
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 balls (ask for todays filling)
fegatini al marsala / e
chicken livers sautéed in e.v.o.o w. garlic, mushroom, sundried tomato & onion in a marsala crema sauce
fegatini al marsala / m
chicken livers sautéed in e.v.o.o w. garlic, mushroom, sundried tomato & onion in a marsala crema sauce
cozze alla genovese
steamed mussels, frascati wine, garlic, chilli, onion, rosemary & pomodoro crema
calamari / e
squid rings tossed in garlic, e.v.o.o, parsley, lemon juice & aioli
calamari / m
squid rings tossed in garlic, e.v.o.o, parsley, lemon juice & aioli
gamberi romani / e
prawn cutlets pan fried in e.v.o.o & garlic, flamed w. brandy, parsley & crema sauce, arborio rice & mixed leaves
gamberi romani / m
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 affumicato
smoked salmon, spinach, garlic, e.v.o.o, fresh herbs & a 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
arborio rice, mussels, squid, prawns, smoked salmon, white wine & pomodoro crema
risotto di pollo
chicken, mushrooms, garlic, parsley, tomato crema sauce & 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
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. bacon, broccoli, bechamel, mozzarella & parmigiano
penne rustici
oven baked penne w. spicy sausage, basil, garlic, chilli, bechamel, mozzarella & parmigiano
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 al pepe verde
grilled eye fillet steak, garlic, brandy & 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 w. a melon & crema sauce, served w. seasonal vegetables & potato
pesce del giorno
grilled fish of the day, garlic, capers, shrimp, lemon, marsala, crema, arborio rice & rocket
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
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
Pizzeria • Gourmet Pizza
Made with home made pomodoro & mozzarella. Gluten free base add 5.0.
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
mussels, clams, squid, shrimps, smoked salmon & 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
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
Dolci • Dessert
Made in house by our pastry chef.
panna cotta
traditional italian dessert (flavour changes)
gelato della casa
italian ice cream, creamy & full of flavour
sorbetto al limone
refreshing homemade lemon sorbet
profiterol fondente
profiterole-choux filled w. custard & covered in chocolate & icing sugar
cheese cake monterosa
original home made recipe w. cream cheese, a biscuit base, lemon juice & fresh cream, flavoured w. liquor (flavour changes)
tiramisu classico
traditional dessert just like nonna used to make
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 & your favourite liqueur
cheese board w. melon & crackers
BYO cake charge
Caffe • Coffee
All special coffees w. liqueurs available 15.5.
cappucino
flat white
cafe latte
long black
espresso
macchiato
mochaccino
decafe
add .5
hot chocolate
tea
Mineral Water
san pellegrino sparking mineral water (750ml)
aqua panna still mineral water (750ml)
Dessert Wines
deen de bortoli bortytis semillon
375ml/ aus
moscato sicilia
750ml/ italy
jules taylor late harvest sauv. blanc
375ml/ NZ
Port • Sherries
garibaldi marsala tawny italy
de bortoli 8 yr old tawny australia
taylors tawny portugal
taylors 10 yr old portugal
tiopepe sherry spain
Grappa • Liqueurs
Brandy • Cognac • Calvados
vecchia romagna brandy
courvoisier
remy martin xo
jack daniels honey whiskey
baileys irish cream
ouzo
galliano original
sambuca black
sambuca white
kahlua
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Against typical prices in Palmerston North
- Flat white Typical in Palmerston North: $5.85 $5.00
- Long black Typical in Palmerston North: $4.85 $4.00
- Hot chocolate Typical in Palmerston North: $5.80 $5.00
- Margherita pizza Typical in Palmerston North: $19.00 $26.50
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