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Creamy Potato Leek Soup gf  14
garnished with bacon & chives

Burrata with Heirloom Tomato  gf    25
evoo, balsamic reduction, sea salt & freshly ground pepper

Tuna Tower  26
ahi tuna, sticky rice, cucumber, mango, avocado, sesame
scallions, spicy mayo, lemongrass & serrano chile dressing

Fried Calamari   18
house made cocktail sauce

Sautéed Calamari   20
tomatoes, shallot, red pepper, lemon, parmesean crostini

Crab Cakes  27
mixed greens, remoulade, avocado

Steamed Mussels   22
prince edward island mussels, white wine, shallot, tomato
garlic butter, parmesean crostini

Beef Carpaccio   25
organic arugula, lemon vinaigrette, shaved parmigiano
sea salt, freshly cracked pepper

House-Made meatballs   21 
beef, veal & pork blend, marinara, burrata, parmigiano

Shrimp Cocktail  gf    28
three jumbo shrimp, cocktail sauce

Seasonal Oysters – 1/2 dozen gf    24
cocktail sauce, horseradish

Caviar Service 
blinis, creme fraiche, egg whites, egg yolks, red onion & parsley

Siberian 120
Royal Ossetra 200
Imperial Ossetra 275

Tuna Salad Sandwich   18
white albacore tuna, lemon mayonnaise, tomatoes & lettuce
toasted 9 grain wheat bread, house made potato chips

Neapolitan Sandwich  18
Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh burrata, basil & herb olive oil
toasted ciabatta, house made potato chips

Bistro Burger*  23
ground chuck & brisket, jalapeño jack cheese, lettuce
tomato on vegan bun. french fries

Vegan Burger* 23
plant-based vegan burger, lettuce, tomato, avocado,
vegan jalapeño-cilantro sauce, vegan bun, french fries

New England Lobster Roll   36
deshelled maine lobster, toasted brioche bun
house made potato chips

The Porta Via Salad  gf    20
organic butter lettuce, shaved sweet onion, fresh dill & chervil
avocado & french feta. champagne shallot vinaigrette

Caesar Salad*  18
organic romaine lettuce, parmigiano & croutons
caesar dressing

Organic Kale & Quinoa Salad gf    22
citrus segments, grilled red onion, pine nuts
oven-dried tomatoes, shaved parmigiano, crispy leeks
honey mustard vinaigrette

Chopped Tuscan Salad  gf    20
organic chopped lettuces, salami, mozzarella, tomato
peas, red onion, garbanzo, olives, pepperocini, basil
red wine vinaigrette

Cobb Salad  gf    23
organic chopped lettuces, grilled chicken, bacon, tomato
celery, avocado, egg & blue cheese. red wine mustard vinaigrette

shrimp $18, salmon $18, seared ahi tuna $20, chicken $10 or skirt steak $18 can be added to any salad

Butternut Squash Ravioli    26
arugula & white wine sage cream sauce

Rigatoni Bolognese  28
beef & veal ragu & parmigiano

Pappardelle ai Funghi 30
wild mushrooms, roasted garlic, truffle cream sauce

Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp  gf    32
broccolini, cherry tomato & chili flakes roasted garlic olive oil

Linguine Vongole 30
manilla clams, evoo, garlic, white wine, parsley

Rigatoni Spicy Vodka Sauce 26
roasted shallots, tomato, cream, parmigiano

Spaghetti & Meatballs 28
house-made meatballs, beef, veal & pork blend tomato basil sauce & parmigiano

Ora King Salmon gf    42
choice of grilled or blackened
roasted organic market vegetables, organic brown rice

Miso-Glazed Chilean Seabass    50
sautéed bok choy, sticky rice, toasted sesame, scallions

Parmigiano Crusted Alaskan Halibut   45
grilled asparagus & beurre blanc

Chicken Paillard gf  30
grilled boneless & skinless chicken breast, organic market
vegetables & organic brown rice. lemon caper sauce

Veal Chop Milanese  60
organic arugula & shaved parmigiano salad, citronette, checca

Brick-Pressed Roasted Chicken gf   35
mashed potatoes, rosemary citrus sauce

Grilled Skirt Steak *  42
dry rub marinated. shoestring potatoes

Bread served upon request • Split plate $3 • 20% Gratuity will be applied for parties of six or more.
Porta Via is committed to sustainable farming practices. We support organic and locally grown produce.
* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Burrata with Heirloom Tomato

New England Lobster Roll

Blackened Barramundi

Creamy Potato Leek Soup gf   14
garnished with bacon & chives

Burrata with Heirloom Tomato  gf    25
evoo, balsamic reduction, sea salt & freshly ground pepper

Tuna Tower  26
ahi tuna, sticky rice, cucumber, mango, avocado, sesame
scallions, spicy mayo, lemongrass & serrano chile dressing

Fried Calamari   18
house made cocktail sauce

Sautéed Calamari   20
tomato, shallot, red pepper, lemon, parmesean crostini

Steamed Mussels   22
prince edward island mussels, white wine, shallot, tomato
garlic butter, parmesean crostini

Crab Cakes 27
mixed greens, avocado, remoulade

Beef Carpaccio gf  25
organic arugula, lemon vinaigrette, shaved parmigiano
sea salt, freshly cracked pepper

House-Made Meatballs  21
beef, veal & pork blend, marinara, burrata, parmigiano
garlic crostini

Shrimp Cocktail  gf    28
three jumbo shrimp, cocktail sauce

Seasonal Oysters – 1/2 dozen gf    24
cocktail sauce, horseradish

Caviar Service 
blinis, creme fraiche, egg whites, egg yolks, red onion & parsley

Siberian 120
Royal Ossetra 200
Imperial Ossetra 275

The Porta Via Salad  gf    20
organic butter lettuce, shaved sweet onion, fresh dill & chervil
avocado & french feta. champagne shallot vinaigrette

Caesar Salad*  18
organic romaine lettuce, parmigiano & croutons
caesar dressing

Chopped Beet Salad  gf    18
organic chopped lettuces, beets, green beans, tomato
garbanzo beans, french feta. champagne shallot vinaigrette

Organic Kale & Quinoa Salad gf    22
citrus segments, grilled red onion, pine nuts
oven-dried tomatoes, shaved parmigiano, crispy leeks
honey mustard vinaigrette

Chopped Tuscan Salad  gf    20
organic chopped lettuces, salami, mozzarella, tomato
peas, red onion, garbanzo, olives, pepperocini, basil
red wine vinaigrette

Cobb Salad  gf    23
organic chopped lettuces, grilled chicken, bacon, tomato
celery, avocado, egg & blue cheese. red wine mustard vinaigrette

 

Butternut Squash Ravioli    26
arugula & white wine sage cream sauce

Rigatoni Bolognese  28
beef & veal ragu & parmigiano

Pappardelle ai Funghi 30
wild mushrooms, roasted garlic, truffle cream sauce

Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp  gf    32
broccolini, cherry tomato & chili flakes
roasted garlic olive oil

Linguine Vongole 30
manilla clams, evoo, garlic, white wine, parsley

Rigatoni Spicy Vodka Sauce 26
roasted shallots, tomato, cream, parmigiano

Spaghetti & Meatballs 28
house-made meatballs, beef, veal & pork blend
tomato basil sauce & parmigiano

Ora King Salmon gf    42
choice of grilled or blackened
roasted organic market vegetables, organic brown rice

Miso-Glazed Chilean Seabass   50
sautéed bok choy, sticky rice, toasted sesame, scallions

Parmigiano Crusted Alaskan Halibut  45
grilled asparagus & beurre blanc

Burgundy-Braised Short Rib gf  42
roasted organic market vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes
horseradish cream

Chicken Paillard gf  30
grilled boneless & skinless chicken breast, organic market
vegetables & organic brown rice. lemon caper sauce

Veal Chop Milanese 60
organic arugula & shaved parmigiano salad, citronette, checca

New England Lobster Roll   36
deshelled maine lobster, toasted brioche bun
house made potato chips

Bistro Burger*  23
ground chuck & brisket, jalapeño jack cheese, lettuce
tomato on vegan bun. french fries

Vegan Burger* 23
plant-based vegan burger, lettuce, tomato, avocado,
vegan jalapeño-cilantro sauce, vegan bun, french fries

Grilled Skirt Steak * chimichurri  42

Grass Fed Filet Mignon 7oz * green peppercorn 55

Prime NY Strip 12oz. *   68

Prime French Cut Pork Chop * fennel dusted 40

Brick-Pressed Roasted Chicken   35

each served with choice of one side dish: mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, french fries, sautéed broccolini, sweet potato, fries, market fresh vegetables, organic brown rice, sautéed wild mushrooms
enhancements
crabcake (2) 18
grilled shrimp (2) 18
truffle butter 10

Bread served upon request • Split plate $3 • 20% Gratuity will be applied for parties of six or more.
Porta Via is committed to sustainable farming practices. We support organic and locally grown produce.
* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Parmigiano Crusted Halibut

The Porta Via Salad

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