Portofino in Palmerston North Menu

APPETIZERS & BREADS APPETIZERS & BREADS
  • garlic pizza pane $ 6.90
  • cheese pizza pane $ 7.90
  • chilli pizza pane $ 6.90
  • pesto pizza pane $8.90
  • marinated olives $ 8.90
  • marinated feta cheese $8.90
  • Bruschetta Alla Pizzaiola
  • - diced fresh tomato, basil, e.v.o.o, parsley, garlic, parmigiano & rocket $ 9.90 each
  • - roasted capsicum, garlic, e.v.o.o, feta, parsley & rocket $9.90 each
  • Prosciutto E Melone $18.90
    • parma ham, fresh melon & cracked pepper
  • Ostriche Del Pacifico $3.20 each
    • fresh rock oysters served w. balsamic vinaigrette & lemon (as available)
  • Carpaccio Di Salmone Affumicato $19.90
    • thinly sliced salmon w. capers, pesto, parmigiano, e.v.o.o & rocket
  • Antipasto Toscano $22.90
    • a fine assortment of italian & NZ delicacies
  • Cocktail Di Gamberetti $16.90
    • the classic shrimp cocktail
  • Insalata Con Feta $16.90
    • fresh tomato, olives, feta, onion, white cannellini beans & capsicum
  • Insalata Di Pollo $23.90
    • grilled chicken breast, mixed leaves, pineapple, capsicum, onion & toscana dressing
  • Caprese $17.90
    • fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil, e.v.o.o, balsamico, rock salt & cracked pepper
  • Prosciutto E Bufala $26.90
    • buffalo mozzarella w parma ham, sundried tomato, fresh basil & marinated olives (as available)
HOT APPETIZER HOT APPETIZER
  • Minestrone $14.90
    • a roman style vegetable soup w. pastina, parmigiano & pizza pane
  • Fegatini Al Marsala $19.90
    • chicken livers sautéed in olive oil w. garlic, mushroom, sundried tomato & onion in a marsala creme sauce, grilled italian loaf
  • Cozze Alla Genovese $18.90
    • steamed mussels, frascati wine, garlic, chilli, onion, rosmarino & tomato crema
  • Calamari Alla Griglia
    • grilled squid rings tossed in garlic, olive oil, parsley, lemon juice & rocket
  • e.$19.90
  • m. $28.90
  • Calamari In Crema
    • pan fried squid rings w. capers, lemon, garlic, olive oil & crema sauce, arborio rice & rocket
  • e. $19.90
  • m. $29.90
  • Gamberi Romani
    • prawn cutlets pan fried in olive oil & garlic, flamed w. brandy, parsley & crema sauce, arborio rice & rocket
  • e. $23.90
  • m. $38.90
  • Capesante Inferno
    • gently pan fried scallops in olive oil, flamed w. napoleon brandy, bacon, tomato salsa, chilli, garlic, parsley & served w. arborio rice & rocket
  • e.$ 23.90
  • m. $38.90
  • Scampi Al Naturale $ 27.90
    • grilled scampi w. e.v.o.o, garlic, vino bianco, parsley & lemon

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Seafood Platter $19.50 large $29.50
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $8.00
  • Pepperoni $12.00
  • Premium Bangers and Mash $16.00
  • Lambs Fry & Bacon $15.00
  • Crispy Chicken &  Chips $14.50
    • Come’s with Fizzy or Juice and Ice Cream Sundae
  • Wedges $9.50 to share $18.50
  • Classic Roast $12.90
  • 20 Prawn Wontons $7.5
    • Hong Kong
  • 400 Beef Yellow Curry(V) $17.5
    • Thailand
  • 27 Chicken Teriyaki $6.9
    • Japan
  • 3 BBQ Pork Buns $5.4
    • Hong Kong
  • 209 Chicken Teriyaki (V) $18.5
    • Japan
  • Chicken or Vegetables $15.9
  • 105 Char Kuey Teow-Stir-Fried Rice Noodle (V)
    • Penang Malaysia
  • Prawn $17.9
  • Slow cooked pork belly $18.00
    • w scallops, crisp sesame slaw, sticky jus
  • Red wine braised AngusPure beef cheek $16.00
    • w celeriac puree, pickled red onion salad
  • Pork belly steamed bun $8.00
    • w coriander, pickled cucumber, peanut hoisin x 2
  • Southern fried chicken $14.00
    • w lemon sour sauce, cucumber cabbage slaw, sesame aioli
  • Slow roasted lamb chips $15.00
    • w harissa yoghurt, chimmi churi sauce
  • Harissa braised lamb $15.00
    • w Israeli couscous, feta, currants,almond, mint dressing
  • Hummus from “Jerusalem” $10.00
    • w/ olive oil, toasted bread
  • Pork & veal meatballs $14.00
    • w apple, tomato, fried sage, parmesan
  • BACON, EGG & CHEESE TOASTED SANDWICH $4.90
    • A folded egg, slices of crispy bacon and cheese between two slices of toasted sourdough. Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich option also available.
  • SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOURDOUGH MELT $7.50
    • Two chicken tenders covered with swiss cheese, a combination of Jalapeno, chargrilled onion and our Santa Fe sauce, finished with a toasted sourdough bun.
  • CHEESE & BACON SOURDOUGH MELT $6.90
    • It starts with cheese, a fusion of American and Swiss, bacon partnered with a beef patty, more cheese, all held together by a toasted sourdough bun.
  • FAMOUS STAR WITH CHEESE $7.50
    • Chargrilled beef patty, cheddar cheese, tomato, onions, dill pickles, lettuce, mayo and our special sauce on a seeded bun.
  • ORIGINAL THICKBURGER $9.90/$11.90
    • Chargrilled 100% Angus beef patty, two slices of cheddar cheese, two slices of tomato, red onion, pickles, lettuce, mustard, mayo and ketchup on a seeded bun.
  • GUACAMOLE BACON THICKBURGER $12.50/$14.50
    • Chargrilled beef patty, guacamole, bacon, swiss cheese, tomato, red onions, lettuce and Santa Fe sauce on a seeded bun.
  • CHICKEN TENDERS MEAL $6.00
    • Two chicken tenders dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and cooked to a golden brown with small fries and drink./COMBO
  • MONSTER BREAKFAST TOASTED SANDWICH $5.90
    • It starts with bacon, then a sausage patty, a folded egg, and Swiss and cheddar cheese, between two slices of toasted sourdough.
  • Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich $19
    • Toasted ciabatta with crispy chicken schnitzel, cos lettuce, tomato, sweet chilli, aioli.
  • Bowl of Seasoned Chips (V) $8.50
    • With tomato sauce & aioli.
  • Eggs, Tomato & Toast (V) $13
    • Cage-free eggs, grilled tomato, toasted ciabatta.
  • Savoury Mince on Sourdough $16.50
    • With a poached cage-free egg, grilled tomato.
  • Breakfast Brioche Burger $15.50
    • Bacon, cage-free egg, cheese, hash brown, caramelised onion, BBQ sauce.
  • Side of Chips $3.70
  • Bacon (2 rashers) $4.90
  • Club Nachos (V) (LG) $16.90
    • Crunchy corn chips, melted cheese, house-made salsa, sour cream, avocado.
  • DARK CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM $3.90
    • Dutch cocoa goodness combined with rich dark chocolate
  • WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY ICE CREAM $3.90
    • European white chocolate with a raspberry sauce
  • BURNOUT $13.90
    • Free Range Grilled Chicken Breast, Tasty Bacon, Smashed Avocado, Stilton Cheese Sauce, Mustard Aioli, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
  • HAMBURGINI WITH CHEESE $5.90
    • 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Melted Cheddar, Sliced Sandwich Pickles, Relish And Free Range Aioli On A Smaller Bun
  • CHOOK ROYALE $7.20
    • Free Range Grilled Chicken Tenderloins, Grilled Pineapple, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli On A Smaller Bun
  • HOKEY POKEY ICE CREAM $3.90
    • Sweet chunks of toffee floating in a dreamy cloud of delicious ice cream
  • SPUD FRIES WITH AIOLI $4.90
    • Thick Cut Potato With Fresh Natural Free Range Bf Aioli
  • C N CHEESE MKII $12.50
    • 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Melted Cheddar, Creamy Mascarpone, Grated Parmesan, Salad, Relish and Free Range Truffle Aioli
  • Chicken Breast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Chick n Fala Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Roast Beef Salad $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Free Range Chicken Tenders
  • Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
  • Custom Mix $10.00 per head
  • Steak Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Raita $2.00
  • -Full $13.50
  • Chicken/ Lamb/ Beef Dahiwala (GF) $15.00
    • Tender meat pieces cooked in a creamy yogurt sauce with chef's special spice
  • -Full $12.50
  • Samosa Chat $7.00
    • Mashed samosa spiced with chopped onion, tomatoes and yoghurt
  • -Full $13.50
  • -Full $13.50
  • ·Shahi Paneer (GF)
    • Grated and cubed cottage cheese cooked with rich creamy tomato sauce
  • Cheese and Garlic Naan $6
    • Soft unleavened bread stuffed with cheese and garlic.
  • Paneer Tikka Masala $16
    • Chefs specially prepared and marinated cottage cheese cooked in tandoor and tossed with flavourful spices and herbs.
  • Vegetarian $70
    • 1 appetizer (Vegetarian platter – Vegetable bhaji, Samosa, Spring roll, Vegetable pakora), any 4 Veg Curry, Rice, Garlic Naan, Pappadom, Dessert
  • Palak Paneer $16
    • Cottage cheese tempered with cumin seed and cooked in tomato and spinach based gravy.
  • Beef Jalfrezi $18
    • Beef cubes cooked with onion, tomato, capsicum and lemon juice.
  • Bengali Fish Curry $19
    • Fish fillet cooked in onion and tomato based gravy with okhra and potato, tempered with aromatic spices
  • Mixed Pickle $3
  • Khati Chicken $18.50
    • Stir fried boneless chicken cooked in golden brown onion sauce with cashew nut and fresh coriander.
  • Mega Works $19.00
  • Smoked Chicken Mushroom Risotto $14.00/$23.00
  • Moroccan Chicken Wrap $14.00
  • Kids Pancakes $10.00
    • berry or banana pancakes with Maple Syrup
  • Lamb Koftas with Greek Salad $23.00
  • Deep Fried Marinated Chicken Wings N/A
  • Steak Sandwich on Toasted Gluten Free Bread N/A
  • Moroccan Chicken Salad $23.00
  • -Full $15.99
  • Onions / Eggs / Tomatoes $2.00
  • Shahi paneer $16.90
    • Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in cashew nut, tomato flavoured sauce
  • Chicken tikka
    • Juicy morsels of boneless chicken marinated in spices overnight and slow roasted in the tandoor
  • Beef jalfrezi $16.90
    • Boneless meat cooked with juliennes of onion, tomato and capsicum with vegetables, tempered with coriander
  • -Half $10.00
  • Chicken vindaloo $16.90
    • Spicy curry straight from the beaches of goa, cooked in hot vindaloo sauce, goes well with raita (recommended by chefs)
  • Naan $3.00
    • Plain flour bread cooked in tandoor, garnished with butter
  • Snack Plate (serves 2) $16.00
    • Selection o f nibbles with sweet chilli and aioli dipping sauces.
  • Garlic & Parsley $3.00
  • Chicken Schnitzel $17.50
    • Lightly crumbed chicken schnitzel with salad, chips and plum sauce
  • Chicken Diane $19.90
    • Our signature dish. Grilled chicken breast covered in Worcestershire, garlic, parsley & cream sauce, with salad and chips.
  • Banana Split $8.00
    • Banana, hokey pokey ice cream, whipped cream & chocolate sauce.
  • Seafood Basket $27.50
    • Lightly battered scallops, crab stick, salt & pepper squid, prawn twister, battered fish, with chips, salad and tartare sauce.
  • Crispy Mushrooms $7.00
    • Mushrooms coated in our special spice with aioli dipping sauce.
  • ∙Toppings
  • Market Fresh Fish of the Day $39
    • Chef’s Daily Creation
  • Sauces (Choose one) N/A
    • Mushroom, Barbecue, Peppercorn, Tartare, Hollandaise, Gravy, Tomato (Extra Sauces $1.50)
  • Blood Orange Parfait $16
    • Chocolate Sphere, Hot Caramel Sauce, Popping Candy
  • Deconstructed Coconut Cheesecake $16
    • Hot Baileys Liqueur Ice Cream, Opaline Tuile, Champagne & Chambord Jelly
  • 2 Cheese $21
  • Zucchini, Sundried Tomato & Spinach Roulade $17/$36
    • Quinoa & Coriander Salad, Lemon Zest Mascarpone, Dried Olive Dust
  • Grilled Fish of the Day $34
    • Fresh NZ fish accompanied with lemon
  • Red Wine Braised Manawatu Farmed Lamb Shank $39
    • Pumpkin Puree, Buttered Spinach, Bitter Blackberry, Trio of Beetroot, Confit Garlic
  • THE BARRISTER'S CHOICE $32.50
    • Pan-fried coastal snapper topped with mango and orange cucumber salsa, served on a bed of wilted greens with a sweet potato galette, drizzled with lemon scented butter and accompanied with a light green salad
  • CURRIED SAUSAGES $17.00
    • Prime beef sausages finished in a mild aromatic coconut curry, served with basmati rice and poppadums
  • OLD FASHIONED BANANA SPLIT $12.50
    • Whole banana dredged in lemon and orange juice split in half with three scoops of vanilla ice-cream and topped with your choice of chocolate, strawberry or passion fruit sauce
  • BOBBIE'S BREAD PLATTER $17.50
    • Mixed platter of breads served with a selection of homemade peste's, accompanied with rosemary marmalade
  • SMOKED BACON HOCK & VEGETABLE SOUP $15.50
    • Served with crusty bread
  • CAPE STYLE FISH CAKES $18.50
    • Homemade fish cakes garnished with a tropical salad, accompanied with a baguette
  • THE CARNIVORE $42.00
    • Platter of marinated meats with a selection of spicy chutneys, relishes and pickled vegetables, served with a chiffonade of lettuce, hummus, satay sauce, lemon yogurt, naan and pita breads.
  • MADAGASCAN CHICKEN CURRY $29.50
    • Tender chicken, sauteed with aromatic Madagascan spices, complete with basmati rice, pickled mango chutney, spicy tomato relish and naan bread, served with a light green salad
  • Hot Cakes $10.00
    • W/ Banana & Maple Syrup
  • Omelette $14.90
    • W/ Feta, Mushroom, Tomato, Spinach & Toast
  • Sides $4.00
    • Bacon, Tomato, Chorizo, Agria Hash, Mushrooms
  • Wedges $8.90
    • Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli
  • Toasted Granola $10.00
    • W/ Yoghurt, Milk & Seasonal Fruits
  • Eggs on Toast $10.00
    • Eggs any style on Five-Grain Toast
  • Corn Fritters $14.90
    • W/ Rocket, Tomato Salsa & Sour Cream
  • Eggs Benedict on Agria Hash $14.90
    • Spinach & Mushroom
Portofino

Portofino

location

Address

159 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4410, New Zealand

phone

Phone

063555860

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
price range

Price

$50+

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , Italian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Full Bar

Location
159 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4410, New Zealand