Portofino Taupō Menu

fresh tomato, basil, parsley, e.v.o.o, garlic, mixed leaves & parmigiano

house marinated olives, feta cheese

parma ham, fresh melon or pear & cracked pepper

fresh buffalo mozzarella, parma ham, olives, sundried tomato & pane

a fine assortment of italian & NZ delicacies

classic shrimp cocktail

roman style vegetable soup w. pastina, parmigiano & pane

fried arborio risotto balls (ask for todays filling)

chicken livers sautéed in e.v.o.o w. garlic, mushroom, sundried tomato & onion in a marsala crema sauce

steamed mussels, frascati wine, garlic, chilli, onion, rosemary & pomodoro crema

squid rings tossed in garlic, e.v.o.o, parsley, lemon juice & aioli

prawn cutlets pan fried in e.v.o.o & garlic, flamed w. brandy, parsley & crema sauce, arborio rice & mixed leaves

fresh tomato, olives, feta cheese, onion, capsicum & mixed leaves

grilled chicken breast, mixed leaves, pineapple, capsicum, onion, tomato & dressing

fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil, e.v.o.o, balsamico, rock salt & cracked pepper

mushroom, onion, capsicum, garlic, chilli, olives, parsley & pomodoro sauce

smoked salmon, spinach, garlic, e.v.o.o, fresh herbs & a lemon crema sauce

bacon, onion & garlic pan fried in e.v.o.o w. pomodoro sauce & italian parsley

spinach, sundried tomato, feta, garlic, e.v.o.o & herbs in a panna sauce

arborio rice, mussels, squid, prawns, smoked salmon, white wine & pomodoro crema

chicken & mushrooms sautéed w. olive oil, garlic, parsley, tomato crema sauce & mixed leaves

fresh clams w. garlic, fresh chilli, e.v.o.o, frascati wine & italian parsley

beef mince bolognese

classic italian dish w. bacon, egg, garlic, parsley & panna sauce

mixed seafood pan fried in garlic & olive oil, flamed w. orvieto wine, fresh herbs & tomato salsa

sautéed chicken, mushrooms, olive oil, garlic & fresh herbs in a panna sauce

traditionally made w. bolognese sauce & topped w. mixed leaves

beef mince parcels w. ham, garlic, fresh herbs, mushroom, olive oil, panna & mixed leaves

filled ravioli w. pomodoro e crema, parmigiano & mixed leaves

pasta cylinder filled w. ricotta, spinach & garlic, oven baked w. tomato, béchamel & mozzarella

homemade, traditional beef mince lasagna

oven baked penne w. bacon, potato, broccoli, bechamel, mozzarella & parmigiano

oven baked penne w. spicy sausage, basil, garlic, chilli, bechamel, mozzarella & parmigiano

fries

rosemary roasted potatoes

mixed seasonal salad

rocket salad w. toscana dressing & parmigiano

seasonal vegetables

panfried white veal, pinot grigio mushroom panna sauce, served w. vegetables & potato

white veal w. sweet marsala sauce, served w. seasonal vegetables & potato

grilled eye fillet steak, garlic, brandy & green peppercorn-mustard panna sauce, served w. seasonal vegetables & potato

grilled eye fillet w. olive oil, bacon, mushroom, garlic & chianti vino sauce, served w. seasonal vegetables & potato

oven baked lamb cutlets w. a melon & crema sauce, served w. vegetables & potato

grilled fish of the day, garlic, capers, shrimp, lemon, marsala, crema, arborio rice & rocket

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

chicken breast grilled w. olive oil, garlic, chilli, capsicum, onion, olives, capers, parsley & pomodoro salsa, served w. seasonal vegetables & potato

grilled chicken w. garlic, olive oil, topped w. spinach, ham, mozzarella, pomodoro, finished in the oven & served w. seasonal vegetables & potato

mozzarella, sliced tomato & fresh basil

folded pizza w. mushrooms, ham, pineapple, feta & served w. salad

ham, pineapple, mozzarella & mixed leaves

spicy italian sausage, chilli, capsicum & mixed leaves

chicken, spinach & mushrooms

pineapple, mushrooms, onion, capsicum, spinach & olives

mussels, clams, squid, shrimps, smoked salmon & mixed leaves

parma ham, mushrooms, mozzarella & mixed leaves

ham, spicy sausage, bacon, mushrooms & mixed leaves

mushrooms, ham, pepperoni, chicken, mozzarella & basil

traditional italian dessert (flavour changes)

the delightfully fresher tasting italian ice cream, low fat, yet creamy & full of flavour

refreshing homemade lemon sorbet

profiterole-choux filled w. custard & covered in chocolate & icing sugar

original home made recipe w. cream cheese, a biscuit base, lemon juice & fresh cream, flavoured w. liquor (flavour changes)

traditional dessert just like nonna used to make

italian chocolate cake

a scoop of french vanilla gelato served alongside an espresso coffee

a scoop of french vanilla gelato served alongside an espresso coffee & your favourite liqueur

all our deserts are made in house by our pastry chef

Finlandia Vodka, Galliano Vanilla, Lime, Orange, Lemonade, Basil

Mt Gay Rum, Strawberry, Lime, Mint

Limoncello, Hayman’s Gin, Soda Water, Thyme

Amaretto, Lime, Pineapple, Mint

Peach & Champagne

Limoncello & Champagne

Brandy & Champagne

Aperol & Prosecco

Italy

NZ Craft Beer

NZ

Japan

Italy. An elegant Italian red, flavours of soft red fruit.

Casalbordino, Italy. Fresh, with a scent of currant, strawberry and raspberry. Taste: Fresh and fruit, smooth and soft.

Tuscany, Italy. Aromas are full, with elegant fruit flavours and lingering finish.

Tuscany, Italy. “The pleasure of intensity” with hints of fruit.