Portofino Italian Bistro

102 E Hawthorn Pkwy, Vernon Hills IL 60061 (847) 680-4300

Cuisines and Dishes at Portofino Italian Bistro:

Italian

Menu for Portofino Italian Bistro

Antipasti / Appetizers

Portabella La Forno Con Formaggio Caprino $7.95
wood burning oven roasted portabella mushroom topped with a goat cheese.
Calamari Fritti $7.95
lightly fried calamari with cocktail sauce.
Bruschetta $4.95
italian toast, diced tomato, onion, garlic and basil.
Carnevale Italiano $7.95
thinly sliced prosciutto with fresh mozzarella and roasted peppers.
Zuppa Di Cozze $7.95
mediterranean mussels in al light tomato with wine broth.
Polptti Alla Griglia $8.95
grilled baby octopus over mixed greens with lemon vinaigrette
Sausage N' Peppers $7.95
braised homemade sausage with red roasted bell peppers, onions, garlic in a light marinara sauce.
Stuffed Mushrooms with Sausage $6.95
stuffed white mushrooms, homemade italian sausage baked in our wood oven.

Pizza

Margherita $7.95
tomato slices, fresh basil, and fresh mozzarella.
Salsiccia $8.95
sausage roasted peppers, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Quattro Formaggi $8.95
parmesan, fontina, gorgonzola and mozzarella.
Funghi E Prosciutto Crudo $8.95
mushrooms, mozzarella, tomato sauce and a prosciutto crudo.

Insalate & Zuppe - Salad & Soup

Caprese $5.95
beefsteak tomato and buffalo mozzarella.
Tri Colore $7.95
baby spinach, radichio, goat cheese, crispy pancetta tossed with a citrus dressing.
Insalate Della Casa $4.95
house salad.
Insalate De Casare $5.95
our classic caesar.
Our Classic Caesar $8.95
with grilled chicken breast.
Minestrone Zuppa $2.95
hearty country vegetable soup
Zuppa Del Giorno $2.95
soup of the day

Insalate Grande

Dadolata Di Insalata $9.95
chopped assorted vegetables with crisp lettuce in a lemon oregano vinaigrette.
Insalate Di Pollo Verdure $9.95
wood grilled chicken breast with fresh steamed seasonal vegetables tossed in a basil citrus vinaigrette.
Insalate De Salmon Aqua Pazza $10.95
poached atlantic salmon in crazy water served with steamed fresh vegetables and potatoes tossed in dill dijon vinaigrette.
Beef Tenderloin Salad $11.95
grilled beef tenderloin served with grilled vegetables and mixed greens.
Portofino Salad $8.95
mixed field greens with caramelized walnuts, roasted cranberries, fresh pears, tossed with house vinaigrette.

Pasta

Spaghetti $8.95
served with our classic homemade bolognese or tomato sauce.
Parpadelle Alla Portofino $10.95
sauteed chicken with fresh tomato, artichoke, and dry ricotta.
Gnocchi Al Pesto $9.95
potato dumpling with pesto sauce.
Penne Norma $9.95
penne pasta with roasted eggplant, ricotta salata and tomato sauce.
Linguine Con Scampi Al' Arabiatta $12.95
linguine with shrimp, olive oil, crushed red pepper in a napolitano sauce.
Capellini Caprese $9.95
angel hair pasta, fresh tomato, topped with fresh mozzarella.
Farfalle Boscaiola $10.95
bow tie pasta with sausage, mushrooms, and tomato cream sauce.
Fettuccine Harry's Bar $9.95
spinach fettuccine with prosciutto in a light cream sauce topped with parmesan cheese.
Tortellini Di Spinachi $11.95
served with fresh ricotta in a light vodka sauce.
Raviolini Di Zucca $10.95
butternut squash filled ravioli in a light cream sauce.

Piatti Classico

Lasagna $9.95
bolognese and bechamel sauce.
Melanzane Parmigiana $9.95
homemade layered eggplant parmigiana
Cappellacci Con Aragosta E Granchi $13.95
lobster, crab, mascarpone tortellini with tomato cream sauce.
Salmone Portofino $12.95
salmon sauteed in white wine, sun dried tomato, pine nuts and basil.

Piatti Unici

Costolette Di Maiale Alla Marsala $10.95
pork chop marinated and topped with wild mushrooms, in a marsala sauce topped with caramelized pears.
Pollo Marsala $10.95
pan seared chicken breast served with mixed wild mushroom, in a light marsala sauce
Vitello Piccata $11.95
veal medallions prepared with caper lemon butter sauce.
Pollo Vesuvio $10.95
roasted chicken breast served vesuvio style
Pollo Parmigiana $10.95
breaded, sauteed chicken breast with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Sea Bass Con Crusta $13.95
sauteed with a hazelnut crust served with garlic mashed potatoes and lemon butter sauce.
Zuppa Di Pesce $14.95
freshly prepared shellfish and served in a zesty tomato white wine sauce served with sardenian couscous.

Contorni / Sides

Vegetali $2.95
vegetable of the day
Spinaci $2.95
spinach sauteed in garlic and oil
Patate Arrosto $2.95
roasted potatoes
Penne $2.95
side penne pasta, marinara sauce. no substitutions.
Polpette $2.95
meatballs.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes $2.95

Panini / Italian Sandwiches

Beef Tenderloin $11.95
grilled beef tenderloin, caramelized onion, tomatoes and gorgonzola cheese.
Grilled Chicken Ciabatta $9.95
grilled marinated chicken breast, topped with roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, and provolone with pesto spread.
Prosciutto $8.95
thinly sliced prosciutto di parma with crisp pancetta, tomatoes and provolone cheese.
Portobello Ciabatta $9.95
roasted portobello with caramelized onions, roasted peppers and picorino cheese.

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Jun 23 2009

Kimberly F. via Yelp

This place kind of rocked. Almost everything we ordered was great--from the bread, to the pear salad, to the panini, the pizza, the pasta, dessert, and even...read more
Jun 05 2009

Jacob J. via Yelp

For a thorough review read my first. My second time back and I'm appalled that service took so long. We had an hour for lunch which became a two hour...read more
Mar 22 2008

diamondlod via Citysearch

The meal price listed is way off. Two people ordering dinner without appetizers and one glass of wine each will easily reach $70+...read more
May 15 2007

dhmhtra via Citysearch

The food, Italian with a contemporary spin, is splendid, and worth every penny. The difference between Portofino and other socalle...read more
Mar 29 2007

nickmarks via Citysearch

First let me start by saying that my boss was right this place is worth every penny. I work near this restaurant and had dinner wi...read more

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A restaurant offering handcrafted, Italian-inspired fare in a comfortable, family-friendly lakeside setting.

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