Portofino St. Charles Menu
Welcome to Portofino St. Charles, where exceptional dining meets a captivating atmosphere. Nestled in St. Charles, Illinois, this trattoria has quickly gained a reputation for its outstanding menu that features Italian classics and innovative dishes. Customers rave about the delectable chicken parmesan and the exquisite salmon saffron, both showcasing culinary mastery and rich flavors.
The ambiance is warm and sophisticated, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or romantic dinners. Notably, the service is highlighted by patrons, particularly the engaging bartender who crafts remarkable cocktails like the pomegranate martini. The caprese salad captivates with ripe tomatoes and soft mozzarella, while dessert enthusiasts will delight in the cheesecake and chocolate fudge cake.
Overall, Portofino St. Charles offers a dining experience that is both refined and welcoming, ensuring that each visit is memorable. Don’t miss this culinary gem!
Dinner Menu - Specials
Lobster Fett
Prosciutto Scallops
Raspberry Pie
2 Jumbo Cannolis
Red Snapper
Crab Cakes
Auce Ling Saus
Auce Ling Meatball
Rotolo
Auce Rig Pollo
Peppermint Cheesecake
Lobster Soup
Goat Cheese App
Surf Turf
Caesar Salad
Portofino Salad
Romaine lettuce, radicchio, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, with crumbled bleu cheese, tossed in our house lemon and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Raspberry Salad
Pineapple
Lunch Menu - Salads
Dinner Menu - Pasta
Linguni Pescatore
Linguine with sauteed shrimp, scallops, mussels, calamari and clams in a spicy marinara sauce.
Eggplant Parm
Breaded eggplant in a fresh tomato basil sauce topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheese served with a side of linguine.
Rigatoni Portofino
Pan roasted chicken breasts served with wild mushrooms in a sweet marsala wine sauce, served with roasted potatoes.
Ravioli Spinach
Cheese filled ravioli in a four cheese sauce with a touch of tomato sauce and topped with crushed spinach.
LinguineScampi
Linguine with shrimp and broccoli in a garlic and olive sauce.
Carbonara
Rigatoni Melanzane
Rigatoni pasta sauteed in a spicy tomato sauce with roasted eggplant topped with fresh mozzarella.
Cheese Ravioli
Cheese filled ravioli in a tomato basil sauce topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.
Rigatoni Vodka
Sauteed caramel onions, ham in a vodka tomato creme sauce topped with fresh mozzarella.
Rigatoni Pollo
Rigatoni pasta with grilled chicken, garlic, and spinach in a light basil cream sauce.
Gnocchi
Ground beef, veil, pork and roasted pork shoulder made in house with our homemade light tomato basil sauce.
Linguni Meatballs
Linguine in a homemade tomato sauce.
Pappardelle
Homemade pappardelle, braised short rib, fresh herbs and parmigiano.
Rigatoni Abbruzzese
Homemade Italian sausage, pancetta, garlic, shallots and onions in a spicy tomato sauce.
LinguineVongole
Linguine with clams in a garlic white wine sauce.
Pesce Bianco (Whitefish)
Salmon Con Aguapazza
Lunch Menu - Pesce
Dinner Menu - Desserts
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Peanut Butter Cake
Peppermint Cheese Cake
Gelato
Tiramisu
Molten Brandy Truffle Brownie
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Lemon Delight
Cannoli
Mascarpone Cheesecake
Carrot Cake
Pollo Babosa
Pollo Romano
Half roasted chicken sauteed in garlic, olive oil, lemon, rosemary and white wine served with a side of roasted potatoes.
Pollo Milanese
Roasted chicken breasts lightly breaded, in a veal brown butter sauce topped with baby arugula with tomatoes, lemon, olive oil and shaved parmesan cheese.
Pollo Marsala
Pan roasted chicken breasts served with wild mushrooms in a sweet marsala wine sauce, served with roasted potatoes.
Pollo Portofino
Pan roasted chicken breasts sauteed in a white wine sauce with mushrooms, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes served with a side of linguine pasta.
Pollo Limone
Pan roasted chicken breasts sauteed with white wine and capers in a lemon sauce with a side of linguine or fire roasted spinach.
Pollo Polenta
Sauteed chicken breasts with creamy polenta, wild mushrooms, tomatoes, shallots and leeks in a light brandy sauce.
Pollo Vesuvio
Chicken sauteed with garlic, onions, olive oil, peas and spices in a white wine sauce served with roasted potatoes.
Dinner Menu - Pollo
Lunch Menu - Sandwiches
Pesto Sandwich
Turkey Bacon Club
Meatball Sandwich
Italian Beef
Portobello Sandwich
Bruschette Romano
Cozze Al San Marino
Mussels in white wine garlic sauce or spicy marinara sauce.
Risotto Alla Fontanella
Polpette Con Polenta
Three homemade meatballs served over creamy polenta topped with tomato basil sauce and shaved parmigiano.
Calamari Fritti
Lightly breaded calamari fried and served with a marinara sauce.
Risotto Gamberi
Calamari Griglia
Calamari grilled and served over wild mixed greens in a balsamic vinaigrette.
Bruschette Formaggi
Carpaccio Alla Portofino
Thinly-sliced raw ny strip, capers, tomato, mushroom, lemon, olive oil, grana padana cheese.
Lunch Menu - Antipasti
Lunch Menu - Sides
Italian Sausage
Roasted Potatoes
Spinach
Side Pasta
3 Meatballs Side
Roasted Potatoes
Pasta Side
Mashed Potatoes
Meatballs Side
Spinach
Side Fries
Broccoli
Sausage
Dinner Menu - Sides (A La Carte)
Dinner Menu - Seafood
Halibut
Pan roasted halibut with sauteed wild mushrooms, spinach, tomato and garlic in a light brandy sauce with a side of linguine.
Scampi Capesante
Sauteed wild mushrooms, shrimp, scallops, spinach, fresh tomato artichokes and garlic lemon butter sauce with a side of linguine.
Salmon
Sauteed wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes esparragos, fresh tomatoes and garlic white wine sauce with a side of linguine.
White Fish
Roasted whitefish sauteed with baby capers and shallots in a light butter sauce with a side of roasted spinach.
Aqua Panino
Ice Tea
Double Cappuccino
Coffee
Cappuccino
Diet Coke
Milk
Coke
Double Espresso
Lemonade
Kiddie Cocktail
Espresso Shot
Sprite
Hot Tea
Decaf Coffee
San Pellegrino
Topo Chico
Fruit Juice
Ginger Ale
NA Drinks
Dinner Menu - Kids Menu
Mozz Sticks
Kid's Pizza
Quesadilla
Chicken Fingers
Mac Cheese
Kid's Burger
Rooster
Burger topped with bacon, egg, sausage patty and american cheese.
Classic
Choice of cheese - add bacon.
Carolina
Burger topped with bbq pulled pork, american cheese, coleslaw and onion straws.
Lunch Menu - Burger
Dinner Menu - Pizza
Quattro Carne
Pizza Gamberi
Margherita
Pizza Verdure
Supremo
Quattro Formaggi
Taylor Street
Cheese
Calamari Griglia
Calamari grilled and served over wild mixed greens in a balsamic vinaigrette.
Bruschetta Romano
Toasted garlic crostini bread topped with tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella.
Calamari Fritti
Lightly breaded calamari fried and served with a marinara sauce.
Carpaccio Alla Portofino
Thinly-sliced raw NY strip, capers, tomato, mushroom, lemon, olive oil, grana padana cheese.
Cozze Al San Marino
Mussels in white wine garlic sauce or spicy marinara sauce.
Bruschetta Formaggi
Toasted garlic crostini bread topped with tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella, fontina and goat cheese.
Risotto Con Gamberetto
Italian rice, sauteed wild mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, shrimp and garlic white wine sauce.
Polpette Con Polenta
Three homemade meatballs served over creamy polenta topped with tomato basil sauce and shaved parmigiano.
Risotto Alla Fontanilla
Carnardi rice, Italian sausage, roasted tomatoes, onions, fontina cheese.
Dinner Menu - Antipasti
Lunch Menu - Pizza
Quattro Carne
Taylor Street
Quattro Formaggi
Margherita
Supremo
Verdure
Mozzarella Sticks
Kid's Pizza
Chicken Fingers
Cheese Quesadilla
Kids Burger
Mac And Cheese
Lunch Menu - Kids
Dinner Menu - Insalate
Caesar
Romaine lettuce with roasted red peppers, shaved parmesan cheese and croutons, tossed in our house Caesar dressing.
Side Salad
Burrata Caprese Salad
Raspberry
Mixed greens with caramel walnuts and crumbled Bleu cheese in our house raspberry vinaigrette dressing.
Side Portofino Salad
Soup
Grilled Pineapple
Mixed greens with grilled pineapple and shredded fontina cheese in our house champagne pineapple vinaigrette.
Caprese
Sliced tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and basil drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
Side Caesar Salad
Portofino Salad
Romaine lettuce, radicchio, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, with crumbled Bleu cheese, tossed in our house lemon and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Veal Diavolo
Roasted veal with tomatoes, chiles, capers and black olives in a spicy tomato sauce with a side of linguine pasta.
Veal Marsala
Tender veal sauteed with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce with your choice of roasted or garlic mashed potatoes.
Veal Limone
Tender veal sauteed in white wine, lemon and capers with a side of linguine or fire roasted spinach.
Veal Parmigiano
Breaded veal baked with mozzarella in a marinara sauce with a linguine pasta with garlic oil.
Dinner Menu - Vitello
Lunch Menu - Pasta
Ling Scampi
Cheese Ravioli
Cheese filled ravioli in a tomato basil sauce topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.
Gnocchi
Ground beef, veil, pork and roasted pork shoulder made in house with our homemade light tomato basil sauce.
Rigatoni Chicken
Rig Abbruzzese
Ling Meatballs
Chicken Limone
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Porto
Chicken Babosa
Lunch Menu - Pollo
Dinner Menu - Burgers
Whiskey
Burger topped with steak, A1 sauce, whiskey and provolone cheese.
Carolina
Burger topped with BBQ pulled pork, American cheese, coleslaw and onion straws.
Reaper
Burger topped with cheese curds, bacon, chipotle ranch and pepperjack cheese.
Classic
Choice of cheese - add bacon.
Rooster
Burger topped with bacon, egg, sausage patty and American cheese.
Tre Carne
Burger topped with ribeye steak, bacon, chipotle brisket and provolone cheese.
Filet Carciofi
Sauteed mushrooms, baby artichokes and brandy sauce with garlic mashed potatoes.
NY Strip
Served with garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables.
Filet Griglia
Grilled filet mignon with garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables.
Pork Chop Vesuvio
Two bone-in pork chops sauteed with garlic, olive oil, peas, onions and spices in a white wine sauce with roasted potatoes.
Filet Marsala
Filet marsala topped with mushrooms, sauteed with sweet marsala wine sauce with roasted potatoes.