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

  • Chicken / Prawn Katsu Curry $21.00
    • Choose chicken or prawn katsu with original home made mild hot japanese curry on rice, miso soup
  • Wafu Beef Steak $26.00
    • Scotch fillet, mushroom, truffle potato croquette, green pea puree, grilled onion, renkon chips, teriyaki sake butter sauce
  • Temaki Sushi (GF/V) $12.00
    • 3 pieces of corn shaped sushi, choose one of salmon & avo / tuna & avo / beef & spring onion
  • Haru Tempura Platter $32.00
    • 9 pieces of prawn, 4 pieces of fish, 10 pieces of seasonal vegetables with dipping broth
  • -Large moriawase (20 pcs) $45.00
  • Teriyaki Salmon Steak $26.00
    • Slow cooked pan grilled salmon, truffle potato croquette, green pea puree, grilled onion, crispy salmon chips, teriyaki sake butter sauce
  • Mochi Doughnut (8 pcs) $9.00
    • Japanese style doughnut with chocolate sauce, fresh cream
  • Ice Cream (per ball) $4.00
  • Mayo
  • Served with rice, salad, carrot, hummus and jack dip
  • Carrot Cake $5.00
  • Large $10.90
  • Satay
  • Large $15.90
  • Chicken or Beef & Lamb & Rice $7.00
  • Hot Chili
  • Braised Tofu on Rice $11.90
  • Egg Fried Rice $11.90
  • Chicken Fried Rice $11.90
  • Pork Paste on Noodles (Warm) $9.90
  • Vegetarian Dumplings (16 pcs) $9.50
  • BBQ Pork Fried Rice $11.90
  • Egg and Leak Pancakes $5.50
  • Chinese Pickie Dumplings (16 pcs) $9.50
  • Chicken 65 $10.50
    • Boneless marinated chicken pieces deep fried then sautéed with chef’s speciality tomato based sauce
  • Ghee Dosa $9.00
    • A plain dosa flavoured with clarified butter
  • Kerala Paratha $3.00
  • Beef Ularthu (Semi Dry Dish) $16.50
    • Pot roasted beef cooked with onions, shaved coconut and chef’s speciality spice mix
  • South Indian Veg Korma $15.00
    • A vegetarian speciality from the Malabar coast. Cauliflower, broccoli, peas and carrots cooked in a light creamy cashew and coconut base
  • Chicken and Spinach $16.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken cooked in fresh spinach, sauteed with roasted garam masala and turmeric
  • Raita $3.00
  • Vegetable $14.50
  • Lamb Kalya $18.50
    • Cubes of lamb cooked with lentils and okhra in tomato and onion based gravy.
  • South Indian Lamb $18
    • Cubes of lamb cooked with coconut cream based gravy tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
  • Lamb Tikka Masala $18
    • Tandoor cooked cubes of lamb tossed in capsicum, onion, cauliflower, spinach and simmered in tomato based gravy.
  • Love Story Naan $6
    • Soft unleavened bread stuffed with olives, cheese, cashew nut and Chef’s special handpicked ingredients.
  • Veg Korma $14.99
    • Fresh vegetables cooked in cashew based creamy sauce
  • Chicken Dosa $14.99
    • Dosa served with fillings of spiced chicken mince with green peas
  • Love Story Dessert $9
    • Gajar Ka Halwa and Gulab Jamun served with Vanilla Ice Cream.
  • Vegetable Jaipuri $16
    • Crisp seasonal vegetables with aromatic spices and garnished with cashews and pappad pieces.
  • Grilled chicken burger $16.50
    • Grilled chicken with tasty cheese, chutney, avocado and tomato. Comes with beer battered chips and a green salad.
  • French omelette $15.50
    • Filled with creamy mushroom, diced tomato, and cheese, finished off with a green salad and balsamic reduction. (GF)(vegetarian)
  • Curry of the day $15.50
    • Changes daily please ask staff (GF, DF)
  • Smoked salmon, potato and rocket salad $16.00
    • Smoked salmon pieces, boiled gourmet potato and rocket salad with tangy sour cream dressing. (NF & GF)
  • Sandwiches $8.50
    • Chicken, cranberry, lettuce and brie
  • Crumbed Chicken breast schnitzel $16.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast on roasted kumara, apricot and capsicum chutney, green salad and surrounded by thyme oil and balsamic reduction. (GF)
  • Pasta of the day $15.50
    • *Changes daily please ask staff
  • Grilled Angus sirloin $18.00
    • 250gm of Angus sirloin grilled to your liking serves with sautéed potato, béarnaise sauce and green beans. (GF)
  • SQUID RINGS $6.20
  • CHICKEN SATAY BURGER & CHIPS $17.60
  • ROSIE’S SEAFOOD BASKET $20.90
  • THESE CHANGE DAILY ALL SERVED WITH CREAM & ICECREAM ALL $9.50
  • CHUNKIES $6.70/$13.70
    • small/large
  • THAI BEEF ON RICE $18.20
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $10.00
  • ALL DAY BREAKFAST $16.00
  • Seafood Basket for 2 with fries $22.00
  • Warm Homemade Apple Shortcake $12.00
    • with Italian Vanilla Gelato
  • Macaroni Cheese with bacon bits $12.00/$20.00
  • Smoked Chicken Mushroom Risotto $14.00/$23.00
  • Italian Vanilla Gelato Crepe and Butterscotch Sauce $12.00
  • Moroccan Chicken Wrap $14.00
  • Dukkah with Toasted Garlic Ciabatta $12.00
    • and olive oil with balsamic vinegar
  • Sweet French Toast $17.00
    • Grilled bananas and streaky bacon drizzled with maple syrup
  • Prawns miang spinach with ginger / Green apple salad miang spinach (V) $7.50
  • -Black Pepper Steak $22.00
    • Your choice of steak topped with black pepper sauce bok choy served on sizzling plate
  • -Salt & Pepper Prawns $22.00
    • Stir fried prawn with salt,pepper and Thai herbs
  • -Melting beef cheek $20.00
    • Tenderised beef chicken on Thai creamy red curry sauce
  • -Wok Fried Tofu in Satay Sauce (G) $18.00
    • Wok fried tofu & vegetables in Malaysian style satay sauce
  • -Yellow Curry Fish (G) $22.00
    • Tarakihi fish topped with mild yellow curry served on seasonal vegetables
  • Crispy prawn cigars / Roti and satay sauce $7.50
  • -Beef massaman curry $19.00
    • Slow cooked beef and potatoes in Thai style creamy coconut curry
  • Crispy Chicken Stacked Burger $18.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast topped with melted cheese, lettuce, capsicum and apricot chutney, served with wedges and tomato relish
  • Seasonal Vegetables, Garden salad $6.00
  • Sticky Date Crème Brulee $15.00
    • Served with homemade butter shortbread
  • Pizza Bread $10.00
    • With sundried tomato pesto sauce, parmesan cheese and drizzled with balsamic glaze
  • Chicken Teriyaki Salad (Gluten Free) $18.00
    • Marinated tender pieces of oven baked chicken breast served over a seasonal bed of mesclun greens, finished with a lemon vinaigrette dressing
  • Pizza Bread (Serves Two) (Vegetarian) $10.00
    • Served with a sundried tomato pesto sauce, parmesan cheese and drizzled with a balsamic glaze
  • Chilli Bean Nachos (Gluten Free) $18.00
    • Chilli Bean Mince on top of corn chips, served with melted cheese, sour cream,avocado pulp and tomato salsa
  • Pancake Stack $15.00
    • This classic combination of crispy bacon and bananas sandwiched between hotcakes finished off with maple syrup on the side
  • Mix Sashimi $21.00
  • Stir Fried Udon $16.00
  • Takoyaki
    • Deep fried octopus and vegetable balls served in Japanese batter and sauce
  • Salmon Avocado Sushi with miso soup $16.00
    • Maki sushi filled with the freshest NZ king salmon and avocado (10 pieces)
  • Takoyaki
    • Deep fried octopus and vegetable balls with Japanese batter served in Japanese mayo and sauce
  • Vegetarian Tempura Udon $16.00
  • Teriyaki Beef Fillet (Angus Pure) $31.50
    • Two Angus Pure scotch fillets glazed with homemade teriyaki sauce and come with rice
  • Seaweed Udon $15.00
    • Japanese noodle soup with seaweed and vegetables
  • Lamb / Beef Madras $16.00
    • Boneless Lamb Pieces Spiced And Cooked With Aromatic Combination Of Ginger, Garlic , Capsicum, Coriander And Spices
  • Butter Cauliflower $13.90
    • Fresh Cauliflower Cooked In Rich Creamy Tomato Gravy
  • Lamb / Beef Vindaloo $16.00
    • The Dish Lamb Or Beefwith Potato In Specially Blended Spices Which Was For Among The Portuguese In Goa
  • Lamb / Beef Kadhai $16.00
    • Tender Lamb / Beef Pieces Cooked In With Capsicum And Whole Coriander Seeds
  • Coconut Rice $4.00
  • All Biriyani Served With Raita And Papadam. N/A
  • Prawn Tikka Masala $17.00
    • King Prawn Cooked With Onion, Tomato Sauce , Spices And Capsicum
  • Paneer Methi Malai $13.90
    • Homemade Cottage Cheese Cooked With Fenugreek Cashew Nut , Ground Spices And Cream
  • Apple Cinnamon Rice Pudding Crumble Hot apple and cinnamon rice pudding Covered with a crunchy crumble mix. Served with Kapiti vanilla bean ice cream and apple syrup, cinnamon sugar. $14
  • Fish of the Day Served with a citrus cous cous, harrisa baby carrots, green beans, pickled cucumber, cashew nuts. Finished with sweet chilli, greek yoghurt and raisin chutney. $33
  • Apple Cider, Pear Cider 7.00
  • Wild Rock, Hawke’s Bay 8.00 / 38.00
  • White Haven Gewurztraminer, Marlborough 9.00 / 40.00
  • Grilled Sirloin Steak (GF) Cooked to your liking and served with butter mash, sautéed button mushrooms, red onions, green beans and silver beet, hollandaise sauce, balsamic reduction and kumara chips. $29
  • Seafood & Chorizo Pasta Steamed mussels, tarakihi, prawns, olives and chorizo. Bound in tomato & fresh herbs. Topped with parmesan and toasted ciabatta $22
  • Seafood Linguine Sautéed fresh fish, prawns, calamari, olives, mushrooms and olives, bound with cream and a spinach pesto, tossed with linguine pasta and baby spinach. Topped with edamame bean and tom $23
  • Chicken teriyaki $13.50
  • Seafood stir-fry noodle $12.50
  • Salmon salad $8.00
  • Raw salmon roll 5p $6.50
    • Salmon & Avocado
  • Bulgogi hot pot $13.50
  • Spicy pork $13.50
  • Fried dumpling 5p $5.00
  • Salmon sashimi 6p $12.00
  • Fries or wedges $4.50
  • Also available in prawn or mixed +$2.00
  • Little monster (for kids) $9.90
    • delicious deep fried chicken nuggets served with potatoe wedges & dipping sauce
  • Musahab $14.90
    • boneless stone grilled chickeen served with specialty rice, homemade sauce & salad
  • Baba ganoush $8.90
    • roasted eggplant dip with olive oil, various seasonings & served with grilled lebanese bread
  • Up size to XL +$4.00
  • Chicken biryani $14.90
    • a traditional rice dish delicacy, flavoured with subtle hints of spices. served with homemade sauces & salad
  • Lebanese bread $2.00
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