Portofino Italian Restaurant in Christchurch City Menu -

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*GARLIC PIZZA BREAD 5.9
*MARINATED OLIVES 6.9
*CHILLI PIZZA BREAD 5.9
MARINATED FETA 6.9
CHEESE PIZZA BREAD 6.9
PESTO GENOVESE DIP 4.9
*MINESTRONE SOUP- Roman style of fresh vegetables & pastina & parmiggiano 13.9
OSTRICHE PACIFICHE- Fresh Oysters served w balsamico vinaigrette & fresh lemon (as available) 2.9each
PROSCIUTTO E RUCOLA- Parma ham rolls w rocket & shaved parmiggiano, cracked pepper, toscana dressing. 16.9
*BRUSCHETTA ALLA PIZZAIOLA -Diced tomato, basil, olive oil, oregano, Italian parsley, garlic, cracked pepper, rock salt, rocket & shaved parmiggiano. 14.9
OMELETTE ROMANI -Smoked salmon, spinach, mushrooms, Italian parsley, shaved parmiggiano served w rocket. 17.9
SHRIMP COCKTAIL -The classic cocktail. 16.9
SEAFOOD ANTIPASTO- Prawns,scallops, squid, mussels, smoked salmon, brean & lemon wedges. 29.9
*FETA CHEESE SALAD- Tomato wedges, cucumber, olives, feta roasted onion, capsicum, w Toscana dressing. 16.9
*INSALATA TRICOLORE - Fresh tomato slices, bocconcini, basil leaves, olive oil, balsamico, rock salt & cracked pepper. 16.9
CHICKEN SALAD - Grilled sliced chicken breast, tomato wedges, pineapple, roasted onion, capsicum, green beans, mushrooms w Toscana dressing. 19.9
PRAWN & SCALLOP SALAD – Grilled w garlic, olive oil, roasted capsicum, green beans, zucchini & tomato wedges 24.9
PROSCIUTTO E BUFALA- Bufalo mozzarella w parma ham, fresh basil & marinated olives (as available) 22.9
MUSSELS GENOVESE -Green shell mussels steamed in Frascati wine, fresh garlic, onion, rosemarino, peeled tomato w a hint of chilly & crème. 17.9
CALAMARI ALLA GRIGLIA -Squid rings naturally grilled w extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, Italian parsley finished w a squeeze of lemon. 17.9
SCALLOPS INFERNO- Scallop flamed w Napoleon Brandy in a bacon, tomato salsa, fresh chilli, garlic, Italian parsley w arborio rice. 23.9
*Vegetarian -

All pasta served with shaved parmiggiano -
PENNE ALL’ ARRABBIATA -Roasted fresh vegetable of mushrooms, onion, capsicum, garlic, chilli, black olives w pomodoro sauce & Italian parsley. 18.9
PENNE AL SALMONE AFFUMICATO -Smoked salmon, spinach, garlic, fresh herbs in a lemon crema sauce. 23.9
RIGATONI CON SCALLOPS - Delicately pan fried scallops, bacon pieces, onion, chilli, garlic flamed in Chardonnay w tomato salsa. 26.9
RAVIOLI PORTOFINO - Hand made ravioli w pomodoro e crema rocket & shaved parmiggiano. 26.9
RISOTTO ALLA PESCATORA -Delicately pan fried scallops, mussels, prawn cutlets flamed w Frascati wine in pomodoro & crema w rocket. 25.9
SPAGHETTI ALLA BOLOGNESE -Traditionally like Nonna used to make. 18.9
SPAGHETTI MARINARA –Mixed seafood delicately pan fried in olive oil flamed w Orvietto wine, garlic, fresh herbs w tomato salsa. 24.9
CHICKEN FETTUCCINE -Fresh chicken pieces sautéed w garlic, mushroom, fresh herbs & panna sauce. 22.9
GNOCCHI DI CASA- Traditionally made w Bolognese sauce & rocket. 22.9
TORTELLINI ALLA PANNA- Beef mince parcels w ham, garlic, fresh herbs & mushrooms pan fried in extra virgin olive oil w panna sauce & rocket. 23.9
*CANNELLONI RICOTTA E SPINACHI - Oven baked pasta cylinder filled w ricotta, spinach, garlic, tomato, béchamel topped w mozzarella. 24.9
POLLO ALLA CACCIATORA- Chicken breast grilled w extra virgin olive oil, garlic, capsicum, onion, olives, capers, Italian parsley & pomodoro salsa. Served w fresh seasonal vegetables & potatoes 29.9
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA – Chicken breast grilled, w extra virgin olive oil, garlic topped w spinach, ham, mozzarella, pomodoro then lightly oven baked. Served w fresh seasonal vegetables & potatoes 29.9
WHITE VEAL MARSALA -Prepared in a traditional way w marsala sauce. Served w fresh seasonal vegetables & potatoes 28.9
WHITE VEAL FUNGETTO – White veal gently sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, flamed in pinot grigio w sliced bottom mushrooms, fresh herbs, in a panna sauce. Served w fresh seasonal vegetables & potatoe 28.9
FILETTO AL VINO ROSSO- Eye Fillet grilled w extra virgin olive oil, garlic,bacon, mushrooms, fresh herbs & Chianti vino sauce. Served w fresh seasonal vegetables & potatoes. 32.9
LAMB CUTLETS- Oven baked w extra virgin olive oil rosemary & garlic, served over arborio risotto. 32.9
PESCE DEL GIORNO- Grilled fish of the day w garlic & extra virgin olive oil, capers, shrimp, lemon & drop of marsala & crema. Served w arborio rice & rocket. 32.9
CALAMARI CRISTO- Pan fried squid rings in extra virgin olive oil w lemon, capers, cream sauce, fresh garlic served w arborio rice. 28.9

*INSALATA MISTA-Mixed green leaves, cucumber, tomato, olives & dressing. 9.9
*DI RUCOLA- Rocket salad w shaved parmiggiano & dressing. 9.9
POTATE AL FORNO - w fresh rosemary. 6.9
*SEASONAL FRESH MIXED VEGETABLES 11.9
SET MENU FOR LUNCH OR DINNER AVALIABLE – (LARGER GROUPS) -
*Vegetarian -

All pizzas made w mozzarella cheese, home-made tomato salsa & oreganum -
*MARGHERITA -The classic Italian pizza w mozzarella, sliced tomato,bocconcini & fresh basil. 18.9
PEPERONI -Spicy Italian sausage, fresh chilli, capsicum & rocket. 19.9
SEAFOOD –Off shells mussels & clams, squid, shrimps, smoked salmon & rocket. 23.9
CHICKEN -Fresh chicken pieces, spinach, sundried tomato & mushrooms. 21.9
*VEGETARIAN – Pineapple, roasted mushrooms, onion, capsicum, spinach & black olives. 19.9
PROSCIUTTO -Parma ham, bocconcini & rocket. 22.9
HAWAIIAN-Ham & pineapple & mozzarella 18.9
CAPRICCIOSA -Capers, feta cheese, roasted onion, capsicum, olives, fresh chilli & rocket. 19.9
BEL CALZONE -Folded pizza w mushrooms, ham, pineapple & feta cheese served w green salad. 22.9

Bianco Di Casa-White GL.7.90 / B.35.90
Rosso Di Casa-Red GL.7.90 / B.35.90

Orvieto Bottle $32.90
Nero Su Bianco Vermentino Glass $8.90 Bottle $38.90
Pinot Grigio Glass $9.90 Bottle $42.90
Vernaccia le Chiantigiane Glass $9.90 Bottle $43.90
Borgo Tesis Pinot Grigio Bottle $54.90
San’t Helena Pinot Grigio Bottle $53.90
Borgo Tesis Chardonnay Glass $12.90 Bottle $54.90
San’t Helena Sauvignon Bottle $65.90

Lambrusco Bottle $38.90
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Glass $8.90 Bottle $39.90
Chianto DOCG Glass $9.90 Bottle $41.90
Sangiovese Toscana IGT Glass $8.90 Bottle $36.90
Nero d’Avola Bottle $42.90
Borgo Tesis Cabernet Sauvignon Glass $11.90 Bottle $49.90
Santa Caterina Pinot Nero Glass $13.90 Bottle $59.90
Sant’ Helena Cabernet Sauvignon Bottle $68.90
Chianti Reserva DOCG Bottle $55.90
Marno Montepilciano DOCG Bottle $52.90
Barolo DOCG Bottle $85.90

Lanson Black Label Brut NV 200ml. Bottle $24.90
Lanson Black Label Brut NV - 750ml. Bottle $125.90
Pol Roger Brut Reserve NV France Bottle $129.90
Piper Cuvee Brut NV France $112.90
Prosecco Extra Dry – Italy Bottle $48.90
Gancia–Italy (Sweet) Glass $8.90 Bottle $37.90
Fantinel Rose Brut – Italy Glass $9.90 Bottle $49.90

Matawhero Chardonnay Glass $11.90 Bottle $54.90
Eye Spy Chardonnay Bottle $32.90
900 Grapes Chardonnay Bottle $43.90
Shingle Peak Reserve Chardonnay Bottle $42.90

Squealing Pig Saugnon Blanc Bottle $56.90
Lake Chalice Sauvignon Blanc Glass $11.90 Bottle $46.90
Shingle Peak Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Glass $9.90 Bottle $44.90
Matua Paretai Estate Sauvignon Blanc Bottle $53.90

Rimu Grove Bronte Pinot Gris Glass $11.90 Bottle 53.90
Upside Down Pinot Gris Glass $9.90 Bottle $38.90
Moncellier Pinot Gris Bottle $55.90

Arrogant Frog Rose Glass $9.90 Bottle $49.90
Penfolds Autumn Riesling $11.90 Bottle $53.90

Devil's Staircase Pinot Noir Bottle $58.90
Fickle Mistress Pinot Noir Glass $11.90 Bottle $56.90
Squealing Pig Pinot Noir Bottle $56.90
Moncellier Pinot Noir Bottle $72.90
Allan Scott Merlot Bottle $38.90
Matua 'Reserve' Merlot Cabernet Glass $9.90 Bottle $48.90

Chapel Hill 'Parson Nose' Shiraz Glass $11.90 Bottle $54.90
Matua 'Reserve' Syrah Glass $9.90 Bottle $38.90
Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz Bottle 70.90

Makers Table Cabernet Sauvignon Glass $10.90 Bottle $42.90
Annies Lane Clare Valley Cabernet Merlot Bottle $46.90
Wolf Blass Gold Label Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon Bottle $56.90

Black Russian $14.50
Diavolo Azzurro $14.50
Harvey Wallbanger $14.50
Rusty Nail $14.50
Italian Stillion $14.50
Sea Breeze $14.50
Brandy Alexandra $14.50
MB Cruiser $14.50
Brandy Crusta $14.50
Fluffy Duck $14.50
Japanese Slipper $14.50
Golden Dream $14.50
White Russian $14.50
Grasshoper $14.50
Pina Colada $14.50
Bloody Mary $14.50
La Mare Verde $15.50
Margarite $15.50
Toblerone $15.50
Cosmopolitan $15.50
JB Smoothie $15.50
Dry Martini $15.50
Sweet Martin $15.50
Perfect Martini $15.50
Mai Tai $15.50
Modena Rosso $15.50
Long Island Ice Tea $16.00
Fruit Cocktails $7.50
Manhattan $15.50
Tequila Sunrice $14.50
Sex On The Beach $15.50

Bellini $16.50
Limoncello $16.50
Champagne Cocktails $16.50

Italian Sparkling & Still Mineral Water 750ml. $7.50
Italian Ice Tea Lemon,Peach $5.00
Chinotto Nero-Italy $5.50
Red Bull $6.00
Fruit Juices: -Orange,Pineapple,Apple,Tomato,Grapefruit,Cranberry,Peach $4.50
Soft Drinks $4.00
Bundaberg Ginger Beer $7.00

Peroni Nastro-Azzuro on tap 400ml. $9.00
Peroni Nastro Azzuro on tap 200ml. $5.50
Heineken $8.50
Stella $8.50
Monteith’s Original $8.50
Monteith’s Black $8.50
Corona $8.50
Kronenbourg 1664 $8.50
Steinlager Pure $8.50
Bulmers - Original Cider $8.00
Peroni Leggera $8.00

Vecchia Romagna Brandy $9.50
Pere Francois Calvados $11.50
Camus Cognac VS Elegance $15.50
Remy Martin VSOP $15.50
Remy Martin XO $39.50
Hennessy XO $39.50

Finlandia Vodka $7.50
Mount Gay Silver Rum $7.50
Hayman’s Gin $7.50
Early Times Bourbon $7.50
Mount Gay Eclipse Gold Rum $7.50
Highland Price Whisky $7.50
Pepe Lopez Tequila $7.50
St Remy Brandy $7.50

Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel $13.50
Jack Daniel’s $8.50
Gentlemen Jack $10.50
Woodford Reserve Bourbon $10.50
Finlandia Mango $8.50
Finlandia Lime $8.50
Finlandia Cranbery $8.50
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old $12.50
Johnny Walker Black Label $11.00
Laphroaig Whisky $12.50
Chivas Regal $13.00
Herradura Selection Sumrema $38.50
Herradura Reposano $10.50
Jose Cuervo Anejo 1800 $10.50
Jim Beam $8.50
Wild Turkey $8.50
Jamieson’s $9.00
Ballentines $9.00
Canadian Club $8.50
Tullamore Dew $8.50
Johnny Walker Red $8.50
Vladiar $8.50
Absolut $9.50
Absolut Citron $10.00
Absolut Currant $10.00
Absolut Mandarin $10.00
Gordons Gin $8.00
Tanqueray Gin $9.00
Coruba $8.50
Black Heart Rum $8.50
Appleton Rum $9.50
Bundaberg Rum $8.50
Jose Cuervo Reposado $9.00
Jose Cuervo Anejo 1800_ $10.50
Gordons Gin_ $8.50

De Kuyper Butterscotch Schnapps $7.50
Southern Comfort $8.50
Jagermeister $8.50
Tuaca $8.50
Chambord $8.50
Drambuie $8.50
Fernet Branca $8.00
Fernet Menta $8.00
Pernod $8.00
Pimms $8.00
Averna $8.00
Campari $8.00
Ouzo $7.50
Galliano Amaretto $8.50
Baileys Irish Cream $8.50
Cointreau $9.50
Frangelico $8.50
Glayva $9.00
Galliano $8.50
Sambuca Black $8.50
Sambuca $8.50
Grand Marnier $8.50
Kahlua $8.50
Limoncino $8.50
Malibu $8.50
Midori $8.50
Nocino Toschi $8.50
De Kuyper Crème de Café $8.50
Tia Maria $8.50
Hapsburg Absinthe $9.50
Agavero $12.00

Nearby Sample Menus

Garlic Prawn On Rice $15.50
Pad Thai Prawn $15.00
Larb Gai or Moo (Spicy Hot Thai Salad) $13.50
Khao Man Gai (Chicken Rice) $19.00
Stir Fried Vegetables $10.00
Deep Fried Whole Fish with Garlic or Chilli $21.00
Beef Oyster Sauce $13.50
Deep Fried Spring Rolls (Pack of 10) $7.00

Tom Yum Seafood (no rice) $15.00
Peanut Sauce $18.00
- chicken, beef or pork with veges in homemade peanut sauce
Fresh Ginger $13.00
Spring Rolls $8.00
Fish Fillet in Red Curry with veges $20.00
-Seafood stir fried with veges in a curry sauce $20.00
Spicy Prawn and Basil $20.00
- with veges, fresh chillies
Rard Naa $13.00
- (Stir-fried rice noodles with gravy sauce)

Soup (offered seasonally) $11.00
- Please check the blackboard for the day's flavours. Served with crusty bread.
Garlic Bread $8.00
- Individual 200gm sourdough baguette, warmed and smothered with garlic and parsley butter.
Open Sammie $22.00
- Our well known concoction of toasted Italian bread, layered with hummus, sliced tomato, lettuce, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken tenderloins and bacon. And topped with our 'pink' mayo.
Chicken Liver Pãté $11.00 / $15.00
- Silky smooth pãté with pickles and bread. (for one or two)
B.L.T. $18.50
- Toasted ciabatta bun, filled with crispy bacon, fresh tomato and lettuce and garnished with our lime and basil mayo and relish. With salad.
Savoury Scrambled Eggs $16.00
- Three free range eggs, mixed with diced tomato, fresh herbs and cream, and served on wholegrain toast.
Café Granola $12.00
- Homemade - with organic oats, almonds, coconut and heaps of dried fruit. Served with organic yoghurt and berry compote (fresh berries in season).
Steak Sandwich $27.50
- Marinated ribeye, with rocket, melted smoked cheese, sliced tomato, caramelised onion jam and grilled bread.

Hot plate $22.00
- Fresh beef and fresh vegetables, mixed with red wines, served on a sizzling platter.
-Prawns or deep fried Monkfish $26.00
Stir-fry Mushroom $12.00
-Chicken or Tofu $12.00
Drunken Noodle
- Stir fried rice noodle with sweet basil and mixed vegetables.
Tom Kha
- A delicious coconut cream soup, spiced with chilli, galangal, lemon juice, mushrooms, and topped with coriander.
-Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $19.00
-Prawns, Monkfish, Scallop, or Squid $20.00

Hoki $4.50
HawiaiIan $6.00
Jam Rap $2.00
Spring Roll $2.60
6 wontons $3.60
Plaln $3.50
Pineapple $4.20
Jam Rap Explosion $3.80

Fried Sole Fillet $3.80
Chicken with Satay Sauce $13.20
Prawn Curry (on fried rice) $12.70
Chicken Egg Foo Young $11.80
Steak & Cashew Nut $13.20
Sweet & Sour Sauce $2.00
Chicken Chow Mein $11.80
1/4 Chicken & Chips $6.00

Cod-Crumbed $4.50
Bacon $1.30
Scallop $1.20
Chccsc&Pincapple $5.10
Sole-Battered $4.50
Chicken Nugget $0. 80
Cod-Battered $4.20
Fish $4.80

Chu chee Pia $19.00
- Deep fried fillet of fish with thick red Thai curry sauce.
Pad See Ew N/A
- Stir fried flat rice noodle with sweet soy sauce, egg and vegetables
Mix Entrée $12.00
- Chef's selection (spring roll, curry puff, money bag, chicken satay and chicken wing)
Wild Pork (Strip-loin organic) $25.00
Vegetable with Organic Tofu $15.00
Wild Venison (Tender loin -organic) $25.00
Pad Drunken Noodle N/A
- Stiir fried flat rice noodle with fresh basil leaf, Thai herbs and vegetables
Beef (Eye Fillet) $23.00

Chicken $4.50
Chow Chow $4.20
Cheese & pineapple $5.20
Hashbrown 6 for $3.00
pineapple $4.20
Corn Nuggets each $0.70
Tomato $4.20
Plain $3.30

Monster $6.90
Half Roast Chicken with Pineapple $10.50
Prawn Curried Rice $11.00
Roast Pork with Mushrooms on Rice $11.00
Sweet and Sour Fish $10.50
Chicken Fried Rice $10.50
Pan Fried Prawn with Mushroom and Cashew Nuts $12.50
Donut / Chocolate donut /Jam Rap $2.00

Vegetarian Falafel
Vegetarian Falafel
Served with a side of greek salad & sauces
Chicken, Pork, Beef pattie
Double $13.00
Single $10.50
Combo (choice of 2 fillings)
Double $13.00

SEAFOOD CHOWDER $14.50
- Now even that chef from England would say this is NZ’s best. The finest morsels plucked from the sea, combined in our secret recipe. Slurp!
VENISON CARPACCIO $16.50
- Horseradish aioli shaved parmesan & pickled walnut.Melts in your mouth, mmm..
VENISON RIBS $16.50
- Succulent ribs glazed with a homemade barbeque kinda sauce.
CRISPY CHICKEN $14.80
- Crispy, tasty chicken marinated overnight in our chef’s special sauce. Finger licking good!
PASTA OF THE DAY $24.50
- Depending on the way the winds blowing or whatever the chefs decide to feed ya!
RICE PUDDING
- This is coconut flavoured and rich & creamy. Served with caramelised banana and a scoop of homemade ice cream. This is divine perfection.
PANNA COTTA
- we reckon that we make it better here at the Three Cows than the Italians do. Comes with seasonal poached fruits and shortbread crumbs, this is food for the soul.
CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $26.50
- Fillets of today’s fish coated in a yummy Cajun spice pan-seared to perfection and plonked on a salad of mandarins, snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion and baby spinach and maybe some other goodies if you're lucky. finished with garlic aioli and grilled prawns. Yummo!

Sweet Onion N/A
Ranch N/A
Oat & Raisin N/A
Double Choc Chip N/A
Honey Oat N/A
Oven Roasted Chicken N/A
Sweet Chilli N/A
Yoghurt N/A

Khao Pad Thai MILD $16.00
- Fried rice with chicken, beef, or pork.
Gai Hem Ma Parn MILD $16.00
- Crispy chicken in rich sweet sauce with pineapple and cashew nuts and a touch of spice.
Ga Ri Pab $10.00
- Curry Puffs - Vegetarian
Gaang Penang MEDIUM $16.00
- A rich thick wok curry with kaffir lime, coconut milk and mushrooms, available with chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian.
100 Tom Yum Gai (Chicken) $13.00
Please ask if you would like to try any of our other dishes as a vegetarian option.
Goong Put Gra Theum Khing $16.00
- Stir fried prawns with garlic and fresh ginger in light Thai sauce.
●Starters Great to Share

Cheeseburger with beetroot chutney
Bacon and egg
- with tomato and red pepper sauce
Bratwurst sausage with onion marmalade
Bigi $14.00
Steak and mushroom with horseradish sauce
Salmon omelette with hollandaise
Roast lamb with apple and mint jelly
Portobello mushrooms with hollandaise

Portofino Italian Restaurant

Canterbury > Christchurch City > Portofino Italian Restaurant

Address

182 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch City Centre, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand

Phone

033772454

Email

venuti@xtra.co.nz

Opened hours

Monday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM, Friday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM, Sunday: Closed

Price

$30 - $50

Type

None

Service

Table Service

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Pizza & Pasta , Vegetarian

Features

Dine in , EFTPOS , Mastercard , Takeaway , Visa , Romantic , Wheelchair accessible , Reservations , Waitstaff , Cash , Groups , Bankcard , Seating , Special Occasion Dining , Serves Alcohol , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating , Full Bar

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Portofino Italian Restaurant

Canterbury > Christchurch City > Portofino Italian Restaurant

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182 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch City Centre, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand

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