Bruschetta
£4.45
V. Fresh Tomatoes And Onions Marinated In Olive Oil And Basil Served On Toasted Homemade Bread
Bruschetta
V. Fresh Tomatoes And Onions Marinated In Olive Oil And Basil Served On Toasted Homemade Bread
Zuppa Del Giorno
Soup Of The Day Served With A Basket Of Bread
Antipasto Dimare
Share between 2. King Prawns, Calamari, White Bait And Salmon Served With Fresh Salad, Sweet Chilli Sauce And Garlic mayonnaise
Cozze Ala Mariniere
G. Fresh Mussels Cooked With Shallots, Fresh Herbs, Garlic, Tomato And Chilli
Antipasto
Share between 2. A Selection Of Cured Meats, Bruschetta, Pate, Cheeses, Marinated Olives And Homemade Bread
Insalata Caprese
V, G. Slices Of Tomato, Buffalo Mozzarella And Fresh Basil, Simply Dressed With Olive Oil And A Balsamic glaze
Gamberi In Padella
Large Prawns Pan-fried With Garlic Butter, Chilli, Cherry Tomatoes, Parsley And A Touch Of White wine served on toasted bread
Funghi Ripieni
V. Mushrooms Filled With Garlic, Parmesan, Parsley And Breadcrumbs, Baked With A Creamy Cheese and tomato sauce
Mozzarella Fritti
V. Cubes Of Mozzarella Deep-fried And Served With Light Arrabiata Sauce And Wild Rocket
Polpetti Arrabiata
Homemade Beef Meatballs Served In Chilli Tomato Sauce, Topped With Rocket And Parmesan Shavings and a slice of bread
Prosciutto Con Rocula
G. Finely Sliced Parma Ham Served With Rocket Leaves, Parmesan Shavings And A Balsamic Glaze
Terrina Casalingo
Homemade Chicken Liver And Brussels Pate With Mixed Leaves, Caramelised Onions And Melba Toast
Calamari Fritti
Fresh Squid Deep-fried Served With Continental Salad And Garlic Mayo Dip
Pollo Parma
Breaded Chicken Breast, Oven-baked And Topped With Bechamel, Parma Ham, Mozzarella Cheese and served with chips or salad
Pollo Milanese
Tender Chicken Breast, Breaded And Pan-fried With Garlic Butter And Served With Spaghetti cooked in capers, olives and chilli
Pollo Funghi
G. Chicken Breast Cooked With White Wine, Mushrooms And A Cream Sauce. Served With Mashed potatoes
Anatra
G. Crispy Half Duck With A Rich Red Wine Jus. Served With Seasonal Vegetables
Stroganoff De Pollo
G. Strips Of Chicken Breast Pan-fried With Mushrooms, Onions, White Wine And Cream Sauce Served with rice
Beef Stroganoff
G. Strips Of Fillet Steak Pan-fried With Mushrooms, Onions, Wine And A Cream Sauce. Served With rice
Lamb Shank
G. Slow Cooked Lamb Shank Cooked In A Red Wine Jus And Mint. Served With Seasonal Vegetables
Gamberoni Picante
G. Large Prawns Cooked With Onions, Tomatoes, Brandy, Cream And A Hint Of Chilli. Served With rice
Linguini Con Salmone
Pan-fried Salmon Fillet Served On A Bed Of Linguini Pasta With White Wine, Garlic Butter, Finished with rocket
Sea Bass
G. Seared Sea Bass Fillets, Served With Char grilled Mediterranean Vegetables, Sauteed Potatoes and a garlic butter sauce
Salmon Limon
G. Poached Salmon With Spinach And A Light Lemon Butter Sauce. Served With Mashed Potato
Filetto Al Pepe
8oz Fillet, Char-grilled To Your Liking With Peppercorn Sauce, Served With Seasonal Vegetables or homemade chips
Pollo Al Pepe
Chicken Breast Char-grilled With A Peppercorn Sauce, Served With Seasonal Vegetables And potatoes
Fillet Steak
G. 9oz Steak Char-grilled, Served With Seasonal Vegetables
Sirloin Steak
9oz Sirloin Steak Char-grilled, Served With Seasonal Vegetables
Bistecca Diana
G. Sirloin Steak Tenderized, Cooked In A Piquant Sauce With Onion, Mushrooms, Red Wine, Brandy and cream. Served with seasonal vegetables
Filetto Gorgonzola
G. 8oz Fillet Steak Char-grilled To Your Liking With A Blue Cheese Sauce. Served With Seasonal vegetables
Bistecca Di Manzo
G. Strips Of Sirloin Steak, Pan-fried With Mediterranean Vegetables, Potatoes And Finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze
Pepper Steak
G. 9oz Sirloin Steak, Grilled To Your Liking, In A Peppercorn Sauce. Served With Seasonal Vegetables and potatoes
Bistecca Piccante
G. 9oz Sirloin Steak, Grilled To Your Liking, Topped With Chillies, Parmesan Shavings, Rocket And balsamic dressing. Served with chips
Penne Punto Filetto
Penne Pasta, Strips Of Fillet Steak Pan-fried With Mushrooms, Shallots, Wine And Cream Sauce
Linguini All'aglio Con Gambas
Linguini Pasta With King Prawns, Olive Oil, Garlic, Chilli And Parsley
Linguini Alla Pescatore
Linguini Tossed With A Selection Of Seafood Cooked In Olive Oil, Garlic, Chilli And Tomato Sauce
Fusilli Alla Chorizo
Fusilli Pasta, Tossed With Chorizo, Cherry Tomatoes, Onions, Capers, Olives, Chillies And Tomato Sauce, with a touch of fresh cream.
Fusilli Verdure Alla Griglia (V)
Fusilli Pasta Toasted With Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Butter, Char-grilled Mediterranean Vegetables, finished with rocket and parmesan shavings.
Ravioli Formagio (V)
Pillow Shaped Pasta Filled With Ricotta Cheese Cooked With A Spinach And Gorgonzola Sauce
Risotto Alla Pescatore (G)
Risotto Cooked With A Selection Of Seafood, Olive Oil, Garlic, And A Chilli And Tomato Sauce
Risotto Pollo Con Funghi (G)
Risotto Cooked With Chicken And Mushrooms In A Light Creamy Sauce, Topped With Rocket And Parmesan shavings.
Penne Matriciana
Penne Pasta Cooked With Bacon, Onions, Chilli And Tomato
Spaghetti Con Polpette & Chorizo
Spaghetti Cooked With Meatballs, Chorizo, Mushrooms, Red Wine And Tomato Sauce
Penne Pollo Cactiatore
Penne Pasta Cooked With Chicken, Shallots, Cherry Tomatoes And Mushrooms
Lasagne Al Forno
Layers Of Pasta With Meat, Tomato And Mozzarella Cheese Sauce, Oven Baked
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti With Meat And Tomato Sauce, Red Onions And A Hint Of Blue Cheese
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Cooked With Bacon, Egg, Cheese And Cream
Cannelloni Fiorentina (V)
Fresh Cannelloni Pasta Filled With Ricotta Cheese, Spinach, And Nutmeg, Oven Baked In A Tomato and mozzarella sauce
Calzone Vegeteriana (V)
Folded Pizza Filled With Mediterranean Vegetables, Cheese And Tomato
Calzone Di Polpette & Chorizo
Folded Pizza Filled With Meatballs, Chorizo, Mushrooms, Cheese And Tomato Sauce
Calzone Bolognese
Folded Pizza Filled With Bolognese, Blue Cheese, Red Onions, Cheese And Tomato
Pizza Polloo Con Fungi
Cheese, Tomato, Chicken And Mushrooms
Pizza Con Gambas
Cheese, Tomato, King Prawns, Chilli And Basil Leaves
Pizza Funghi & Dolcelatte Con Spinachi (V)
Cheese, Tomato, Spinach, Blue Cheese And Mushrooms
Pizza Salami
Cheese, Tomato, Salami, Pepperoni And Ham
Pizza Vesuvio
Cheese, Tomato, Mushrooms, Chilli And Pepperoni
Pizza Polpette
Cheese, Tomato, Meatballs, Capers, Olives And Red Onions
Pizza Vegetariana (V)
Cheese, Tomato, Chargrilled Peppers, Courgettes, Aubergine, Rocket And Parmesan Shavings
Pizza Hawaii
Cheese, Tomato, Ham And Pineapple
Pizza Margherita (V)
Cheese, Tomato And Oregano
Pizza Prosciutto Con Rocula
Cheese, Tomato, Rocket Parma Ham And Parmesan Shavings
Diana Sauce
Blue Cheese Sauce
Peppercorn Sauce
Mash Potato
Seasonal Vegetables
Sauted Mushrooms
Sauted Potatoes
Chips
Marinated Olives
Mixed Salad
Tomato And Onion Salad
Rocket & Parmesan Salad
Garlic Bread Cheese
Garlic & Tomato Bread
Garlic Bread
Schiacciata Alla Toscana
Thin bread with rosemary, olive oil and onions
Review of Portofino Restaurant Menu
38-40 Marsh St S, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1JD, United Kingdom
Portofino Restaurant in Hanley offers an inviting dive into classic and contemporary Italian cuisine, balancing timeless flavors with elevated presentation. The Portofino Restaurant Menu showcases a well-rounded selection, ranging from hand-stretched pizzas and hearty pasta dishes to refined meat and seafood entrées-perfect for both casual dining and special occasions.
The starters offer a great first impression. The Bruschetta al Pomodoro, for instance, is vibrant and fresh, with tangy cherry tomatoes and fragrant basil atop crisp grilled bread. Among the main courses, the Pollo alla Crema stands out with its rich, creamy mushroom sauce and tender chicken breast, offering comfort food appeal without feeling too heavy. Meanwhile, the Tagliatelle alla Pescatora, a seafood pasta, is generous with prawns and mussels and boasts a zesty tomato base that complements rather than overpowers the seafood.
Pizzas are a staple here, and the Quattro Stagioni is especially worth noting-thin, wood-fired, and loaded with ingredients sectioned by season, offering variety in every slice. Vegetarians will appreciate the range of meat-free dishes, and gluten-free pasta options ensure dietary inclusivity.
Service is attentive and knowledgeable, and the ambiance is warm and rustic, with exposed brick and candle-lit tables contributing to a cozy Italian trattoria vibe. Pricing is reasonable, with starters averaging £6-£8 and mains between £12-£20-solid value for the quality and portion sizes.
Compared to competitors in the area, Portofino distinguishes itself through its consistency, authentic flavors, and a genuinely inviting dining atmosphere. Whether you're a fan of rich lasagnas, delicate risottos, or simply seeking a great tiramisu to end your night, Portofino Restaurant delivers a memorable Italian experience in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent.