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Italian - Portobello Ristorante(821 total words in this text) (763 Reads) 
- review by: "Party Diva" Of SMiLES+FLiRTS
Newly renovated ristorante formerly located near Feenies and Lumiere, attracts those who enjoy great dining in the South Granville area. Italian is their specialty and no detail is missed when it comes to aromatic flavors, presentation and décor with orange-red accents.
Small and quaint place perfect for a table for two or a small gathering of great friends catching up on new gossip. Best time to be there is before 7 – 7:30pm otherwise you could expect to wait in line especially on a Friday night.
They have a wine list to compliment the favors of the meals ranging from your traditional insalates, antipasti (appetizers), pasta and meat dishes. Pastas and deserts made fresh daily. With a number of choices to choose from, you may want to order all of them.
We had the special soup of the day, cream of asparagus that was rich and creamy and not salty followed by Insalata Mista (fresh organic seasonal greens with vinaigrette dressing) and the Calamari Pizzaiola (sliced squids sautéed in tomato sauce, capers, olives, garlic, fresh herbs). For the main course we enjoyed the Scaloppini Di Pollo Con Carciofini (free range specialty chicken - thin slices of breast sautéed with butter, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, white wine served with fresh vegetables) and Filetto Di Rombo Alla Livornese (fresh halibut filet lightly sautéed and drizzle with chardonnay, fresh diced Roma tomatoes, capers, garlic, fresh herbs, served with fresh vegetables). Ended our meals on a sweet note with homemade lemon tart (little on the tart side if you like it like that) and tiramisu.
Have food allergies? Let them know before you order and the chefs will be able to accommodate your needs.
As great the food is, be aware for the weakness in service, as some of the servers are inexperienced. If you plan to meet a group there, expect to have everything on one bill, as they do not have a system where they can cater to individual billing needs as of Dec 2006. If time and waiting is a concern, request your bill early as arrives in its own timely manner. But if you are enjoying the company of a great date, perhaps it won’t matter when the bill comes. You may just order more wine.
1429 West Broadway Street, east of Granville Street
Vancouver, BC
604.734.0697
MENU - dated November 2006
Antipasti
Bocconcini Alla Caprese
- fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, drizzle of balsamic vingegar
Prosciutto & Melone
- Italian air cured ham and cantaloupe melon
Cozze Alla Marinara
- fresh mussels, steamed with butter, garlic and white wine, touch of tomato sauce
Gamberi Alla Diavola
- 1/2 dozen prawns sautéed with white wine, garlic, butter, fresh herbs. Mildly spicy
Calamari Pizzaiola
- sliced squids sautéed in tomato sauce, capers, olives, garlic, fresh herbs
Zuppe (Soups)
Minestrone – Our classic Italian vegetable soup
Zuppa Del Giorno – daily special soup
Insalate (Salads)
Insalata Mista – Fresh organic seasonal greens with vinaigrette dressing
Insalata Caesar – Crisp romaine lettuce with our own homemade croutons, grated parmesan cheese
Insaladta Di Pomodoro – Sliced fresh tomatoes and red onions, fresh basil, with vinaigrette dressing
Fresh Homemade Pasta
Linguine Con Cozze Fresche
- fresh mussels, hint of garlic, spicy tomato sauce
Gnocchi Alla Cardinale
- our own made on the premises potato dumplings, cream, tomato sauces and shaves of parmesan
Agnolotti Di Ricotta
- served with tomato sauce half moon shaped ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach
Pappardelle Alla Romana
- broad egg noodles in a cream sauce, ham, peas, mushrooms, fresh basil
Linguine Al Pesto Con Cardciofini
- fresh basil pesto, roasted pine nuts with artichoke hearts
Linguine Alle Vongole
- fresh manila clam and baby clams, butter, garlic, white wine sauce
Fusilli Al Salmone
- fresh salmon, hint of garlic, fresh basil, choice of tomato or cream sauce
Penne Alla Salsiccia
- spicy Italian sausage, green onions, red peppers, tomato sauce
Fettuccine Primavera
- in a rainbow of fresh vegetables, hint of garlic, tomato sauce
Fusilli Con Pollo
- diced chicken breast, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, garlic, herbs and cream sauce
Spaghettini Bolognese
- with tomato meat sauce
Piatti Forti (Main Dishes)
Saltimbocca Alla Romana
- veal scaloppini toped with fresh sage and prosciutto, in a red wine and Marsala sauce servced with fresh vegetables
Cotoletta Di Vitello Paramigiana
- veal cutlet, topped with mozzarella tomato sauce and Parmesan served with fresh vegetables
Gamberi Al Cognac
- tiger prawns seared, flambéed with cognac in a light rose sauce, served with fresh vegetables
Filetto Di Rombo Alla Livornese
- fresh halibut filet lightly sautéed and drizzle with chardonnay, fresh diced Roma tomatoes, capers, garlic, fresh herbs, served with fresh vegetables
Scaloppini Di Pollo Con Carciofini
- free fun specialty chicken, thin slices of breast sautéed with butter, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, white wine served with fresh vegetables.
Filetto Di Salmone Al Forno
- fresh wild salmon filet, oven roasted with fresh slices of lemon, butter and fresh herb sauce served with fresh vegetables
Vitello Al Marasala Con Funghi
- thin slices of veal, sautéed with mushrooms, with butter and Marsala wine sauce served with fresh vegetables.
AAA – Rib Eye Steak Grilled
- 10 oz grilled and finished reduction of Port wine, pepper sauce, served with fresh vegetables
Deserts
Homemade Sicilian Cheesecake
Homemade Italian Tiramisu
Homemade Lemon Tart
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