109-32 Ascan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375(718) 261-1239
Set table with wine at Portofino Ristorante Forest Hills
Authentic Italian Dining in Forest Hills Queens

Il Nostro Menu

Our menu is inspired by the diverse and delicious cuisine of Italy. From classic pasta dishes to fresh seafood, our menu has something for everyone. Come and taste the difference for yourself.

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Zuppa

Soup

Minestrone Soup

$14

Minestrone Tradizionale

Classic Italian soup crafted with mixed seasonal vegetables, cannellini beans, and slow-simmered herbal broth.

Vegetarian

Soup of the Day

$14

Zuppa del Giorno

Daily chef-inspired seasonal soup prepared fresh every morning using the finest market ingredients.

Insalata

Salad

Portofino Mixed Salad

$18

Insalata Portofino

Baby greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved onion, roasted peppers, olives, and feta cheese with lemon vinaigrette.

Add Grilled Chicken +$5Add Grilled Shrimp +$7
VegetarianGluten-Free

Caesar Salad

$19

Insalata Cesare

Romaine hearts, garlic croutons, and authentic creamy house dressing made with anchovies, garlic, lemon, egg, and parmigiano.

Add Grilled Chicken +$5Add Grilled Shrimp +$7

Roasted Beet Salad

$21

Insalata di Barbabietole

Slow-roasted beets over baby greens, goat cheese, toasted pistachios, fresh orange segments, and citrus vinaigrette.

Add Grilled Chicken +$5Add Grilled Shrimp +$7
VegetarianContains Pistachio

Positano Garden Salad

$24

Insalata Positano

Red onions, bell peppers, crisp cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, and olives tossed in honey vinaigrette.

Add Grilled Chicken +$5Add Grilled Shrimp +$7
Vegetarian

Contorno

Sides

Sautéed Spinach

$9

Spinaci Saltati

Fresh spinach leaves sautéed with sliced garlic and extra virgin olive oil.

VegetarianGluten-Free

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

$9

Patate al Forno al Rosmarino

Golden Yukon potatoes roasted with fresh rosemary, sea salt, and extra virgin olive oil.

VegetarianGluten-Free

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe

$9

Cime di Rapa Saltate

Italian rapini sautéed with toasted garlic cloves and extra virgin olive oil.

VegetarianGluten-Free

Side Linguini Clam Sauce

$9

Contorno Linguine alle Vongole

Side portion of linguini pasta in white or red clam sauce.

Side Pasta Bolognese

$9

Contorno Pasta al Ragù

Side portion of pasta in our slow-simmered homemade meat sauce.

Side Penne alla Vodka

$9

Contorno Penne alla Vodka

Side portion of penne pasta in rich creamy pink vodka sauce.

Antipasti

Appetizers

Burrata Pugliese

$25

Burrata Fresca con Pomodorini

Creamy artisanal burrata accompanied by fresh ripe tomatoes, crushed Sicilian pistachios, fresh sweet basil, cherry tomatoes, and balsamic glaze reduction.

Pair with crisp Pinot Grigio or chilled Prosecco Superiore.

VegetarianContains Pistachio

Fried Calamari

$24

Calamari Fritti

Tender calamari flash-fried to crisp golden perfection, served with house-made San Marzano tomato marinara sauce and fresh lemon.

Excellent with a cold Italian Peroni or Vermentino di Sardegna.

Baked Clams

$21

Vongole al Forno

Fresh Little Neck clams topped with toasted seasoned breadcrumbs, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, and white wine lemon broth.

Eggplant Rollatini

$20

Involtini di Melanzane

Delicate eggplant rolled and filled with creamy ricotta cheese, melted mozzarella, and Parmigiano Reggiano, baked gently in sweet marinara sauce.

Vegetarian

Zuppa di Cozze

$24

Zuppa di Cozze

Fresh PEI mussels simmered with sliced garlic, fresh herbs, and our aromatic marinara broth. Served with crusty Italian bread.

Grilled Portuguese Octopus

$28

Polpo alla Griglia

Tender charred Portuguese octopus laced with garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, capers, and first-cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil.

Mozzarella Caprese

$25

Caprese Tradizionale

Handcrafted fresh mozzarella layered with vine-ripened beefsteak tomatoes, fresh garden basil, sea salt, and extra virgin olive oil.

VegetarianGluten-Free

Shrimp Kabab

$27

Spiedino di Gamberi

Skewered jumbo shrimp served over creamy cannellini beans and blistered sweet cherry tomatoes in a delicate white wine sauce.

Hot Antipasti Platter

$28

Antipasto Caldo Portofino

Grand chef sampling of baked clams, shrimp, PEI mussels, stuffed baked mushrooms, and rich eggplant rollatini.

Pasta

Pasta

Rigatoni Filetto di Pomodoro

$24

Rigatoni Filetto di Pomodoro

Al dente rigatoni tossed in sweet plum tomato sauce with fresh basil, sweet onions, and extra virgin olive oil.

VegetarianGluten-Free available on request

Farfalle with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe

$27

Farfalle Salsiccia e Cime di Rapa

Bowtie pasta sautéed with cannellini beans, crumbled spicy Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.

Black Linguini di Mare

$36

Linguine Nere ai Frutti di Mare

Handcrafted squid ink linguini loaded with shrimp, sea scallops, PEI mussels, Little Neck clams, and calamari in light marinara sauce.

Spaghetti Mare e Monte

$33

Spaghetti Mare e Monti

Delightful pairing of sweet shrimp, tender scallops, wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, sliced garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.

Linguini alle Vongole

$27

Linguine alle Vongole

Linguini tossed with chopped and whole clams, garlic, and parsley. Prepared in your choice of white wine garlic sauce or red marinara.

Gnocchi al Pesto Genovese

$27

Gnocchi al Pesto

Potato gnocchi enveloped in Genovese basil pesto, toasted pignoli pine nuts, Parmigiano, and a touch of light cream.

VegetarianContains Pine Nuts

Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli

$26

Ravioli di Spinaci e Ricotta

Handmade pasta pillows filled with spinach and ricotta, with choice of velvety vodka sauce or Pomodoro sauce.

Vegetarian

Butternut Squash Ravioli

$29

Ravioli di Zucca

Ravioli filled with roasted butternut squash, bathed in browned butter with fresh sage, toasted walnuts, and Parmigiano Reggiano.

VegetarianContains Walnuts

Lobster Ravioli di Astice

$34

Ravioli di Astice

Artisan lobster ravioli served with tender asparagus tips and succulent rock shrimp in our signature creamy pink vodka sauce.

Tortellini alla Bolognese

$32

Tortellini di Formaggio al Ragù

Three-cheese filled tortellini blanketed in our traditional slow-braised beef, veal, and pork Bolognese ragù sauce.

Fettuccine Primavera

$27

Fettuccine alla Primavera

Fresh egg fettuccine tossed with vibrant seasonal vegetables in creamy pink tomato sauce.

Vegetarian

Penne alla Vodka

$25

Penne alla Vodka

Classic penne pasta in luxurious velvety pink cream sauce with imported vodka and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Add Grilled Chicken +$5Add Grilled Shrimp +$7
Vegetarian

Cheese Ravioli Tradizionale

$24

Ravioli di Formaggio

Classic cheese ravioli served with your choice of sauce: marinara, vodka sauce, or garlic & oil.

Add Chicken +$5Add Shrimp +$7Add Meatballs +$7
Vegetarian

Risotto

Risotto

Porcini Mushroom Risotto

$36

Risotto ai Funghi Porcini

Carnaroli rice slowly simmered with fragrant porcini mushrooms, vegetable stock, a touch of cream, white wine, and Parmigiano Reggiano.

VegetarianGluten-Free

Risotto alla Pescatora

$38

Risotto ai Frutti di Mare

Arborio rice infused with Spanish saffron, simmered with mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops, and calamari in a light marinara sauce.

Gluten-Free

Al Forno

From The Oven

Homemade Baked Lasagna

$26

Lasagna Tradizionale al Forno

Layers of fresh pasta sheets, slow-simmered meat sauce, whipped ricotta, and melted mozzarella cheese.

Eggplant Parmigiana

$29

Melanzane alla Parmigiana

Thin sliced breaded eggplant layered with San Marzano tomato marinara sauce and whole-milk mozzarella cheese.

Vegetarian

Eggplant Rollatini Entrée

$30

Involtini di Melanzane Portofino

Eggplant rolled with spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese in marinara sauce. Served with choice of pasta or vegetables.

Vegetarian

Dalla Griglia

From The Grill

Grilled Lamb Chops

$50

Costolette d'Agnello alla Griglia

Prime lamb chops grilled with garlic and fresh rosemary, served with creamy gorgonzola polenta. Entrée served with pasta or vegetables.

Grilled Sirloin Steak

$45

Bistecca di Controfiletto

Prime sirloin steak topped with sautéed wild mushrooms and mixed sweet bell peppers. Served with pasta or vegetables.

Grilled Rib Eye Steak

$65

Costata di Manzo al Pepe Verde

Generous hand-cut USDA prime rib eye steak charred to perfection with green peppercorn cognac sauce.

Grilled Skirt Steak

$52

Tagliata di Manzo con Asparagi

Tender skirt steak grilled to order and served with grilled asparagus spears and herb-roasted potatoes.

Frutti Di Mare

Seafood

Roasted Atlantic Salmon

$38

Salmone Arrosto

Crisp-skin Atlantic salmon fillet served with grilled seasonal vegetables and creamy Dijon mustard sauce.

Mediterranean Branzino

$45

Branzino Mediterraneo

Wild Mediterranean sea bass prepared either whole or filleted tableside, finished with lemon, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.

Filet of Sole Meunière

$35

Filetto di Sogliola alla Mugnaia

Flounder sole fillet pan-seared with capers, fresh lemon, butter sauce, and grilled vegetables.

Shrimp Oreganato

$38

Gamberi Oreganata

Jumbo shrimp crusted with seasoned breadcrumbs, baked with white wine, garlic, and fresh lemon sauce.

Pollo

Chicken

Chicken Scarpariello

$37

Pollo allo Scarpariello

Chunks of tender chicken breast, artichokes, and black olives in a light white wine lemon sauce. Served with pasta or vegetables.

Chicken Portofino

$37

Pollo alla Portofino

Chicken breast prepared grilled or breaded, topped with scallions, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and a touch of aromatic pesto sauce.

Chicken Classico (Choice of Style)

$37

Pollo alla Tradizione

Prepared to your liking: Piccata (lemon & capers), Marsala (mushrooms & wine), Francese (egg batter & lemon), Saltimbocca (prosciutto & sage), or Parmigiana.

Vitello

Veal

Veal Marsala

$46

Scaloppine al Marsala

Tender milk-fed veal scaloppine sautéed with fresh mushrooms in aged Marsala wine sauce. Served with pasta or vegetables.

Veal Piccata

$46

Scaloppine al Limone

Veal medallions with briny capers, artichoke hearts, and white wine lemon butter sauce.

Veal Francese

$46

Scaloppine alla Francese

Egg-battered veal scaloppine simmered in a delicate white wine lemon sauce.

Veal Parmigiano

$44

Cotoletta di Vitello alla Parmigiana

Crispy breaded veal cutlet topped with marinara sauce and golden melted mozzarella.

Children's Menu

For Our Little Guests

Chicken Fingers & French Fries

$18

Crispy golden chicken tenders served with crispy french fries and dipping sauce.

Kids Cheese Ravioli

$16

Cheese ravioli served with your child's choice of tomato marinara sauce or butter.

Vegetarian

Spaghetti & Meatballs

$16

Classic spaghetti with our homemade Italian meatball in gentle marinara sauce.

Penne with Butter

$12

Tender penne pasta tossed with fresh sweet cream butter and Parmigiano.

Vegetarian

Mozzarella Sticks

$14

Golden fried mozzarella sticks served with warm marinara sauce.

Vegetarian

Personal Cheese Pizza

$14

Fresh personal pizza baked with mozzarella cheese and sweet tomato sauce.

Vegetarian

I Dolci

Desserts

Artisanal Dessert Tray

Presented to Table

I Dolci della Casa

An elegant dessert tray presented directly to your table featuring traditional house-made Tiramisù, Sicilian Cannoli with pistachio, Limoncello Tart, and Torta della Nonna.

Pair with Espresso, Sambuca, or chilled Limoncello.

Please inform your server of any food allergies or special dietary preferences.

Prices subject to state tax and market availability. Parties of 6 or more subject to 20% gratuity.