Portico Menu
Portico, a cozy Italian restaurant located in Henrico, VA, offers a charming and romantic dining experience with outdoor seating and valet parking. The menu features a variety of delicious options, such as garlic baguette, Portico Caesar salad, and seafood fettuccine. Customers praise the fresh ingredients, generous portion sizes, and the pleasant, attentive service. The ambiance is described as cottage cozy, with a touch of sophistication. Special dishes like butternut squash ravioli with chicken saltimbocca and South Carolina swordfish are highly recommended. The dessert selection, including lemon cello cake and tartufo, receives rave reviews for its delectable flavors. While the prices may be a bit high, the overall dining experience at Portico is worth every penny for a special occasion or intimate celebration.
Lunch Appetizers
Garlic Baguette
Garlic, olive oil, herbs, tomato.
Warm Brie
Mixed berries, walnuts, crostini, balsamic.
Portobello
Warm portobello and fresh mozzarella wrapped in prosciutto.
Grilled Artichokes
Crab, tomato, lemon caper sauce.
Fried Calamari
Lemon, marinara, old bay aioli.
French Fries
Garden Salad
Mixed lettuce, tomato, cucumber, house balsamic vinaigrette.
Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce, chopped tomatoes, crispy bacon, house blue cheese dressing.
Portico Caesar Salad
Romaine, artichokes, tomato, shaved parmigiano, lemon.
Caprese Salad
Mixed lettuce, tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil , balsamic vinaigrette.
Sicilian Salad
Mixed lettuce, red onion, artichokes, fresh mozzarella, tomato, black olives, house lemon oregano vinaigrette, croutons.
Lunch Entree Salads
Lunch Burgers & Sandwiches
Burger and Fries
Half-pound, dressed to order.
Portico BLT Sandwich
Apple wood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato.
Club Sandwich
Ham, Swiss, turkey, American, lettuce, tomato.
Caprese Panino
Prosciutto, tomato, mozzarella, basil oil, oregano, arugula.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, balsamic aioli.
Portobello Sandwich
Red peppers, melted fresh mozzarella, arugula, basil aioli.
Cup of Soup and Half Sandwich
Choice of sandwich.
Garden Salad and Half Sandwich
Choice of sandwich.
Cup of Soup and Garden Salad
Pizza Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella, basil, oregano.
Pizza Portico
Tomato, mozzarella, seasonal vegetables and herbs, gorgonzola, roasted garlic.
Pizza Di Casa
Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto, artichoke, red peppers, shaved parmigiano.
Pizza Rustica
Tomato, mozzarella, Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, pepperoncini oil.
Pizza Piccante
Tomato, mozzarella, Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, spicy grilled pepperoncini.
Lunch Pizzas
Lunch Entrees
Penne a la Vodka
Pepperoncini infused vodka, marinara and cream.
Penne a Pesto
Creamy basil pesto, parmigiano, pine nuts.
Baked Spaghetti
Meat sauce and melted mozzarella.
Gnocchi Bolognese
Traditional braised meat sauce and prosciutto.
Eggplant Puttanesca
Tender eggplant, capers, olives, marinara, mozzarella.
Rosemary Chicken
Pan-seared chicken breast with prosciutto, mushrooms, shallot sauce.
Ravioli Di Casa
Hand made cheese ravioli, tomato sauce and basil.
Steamed Mussells
Shallot, garlic, white wine and lobster cream, crispy prosciutto.
Wedge
Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, gorgonzola dressing, crisp apple wood smoked bacon.
Caprese
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano.
Fried Artichokes
Filled with goat cheese, black olives and basil sauce.
Eggplant Napoleon
Fried eggplant, marinara, goat cheese cream, basil.
Grilled Artichokes & Crab
Tomato, lemon, caper, served with crostini.
Seared Rare Tuna
Sesame crust, wasabi aioli, soy glaze.
Portico Meatballs
Marinara, basil, parmigiano, ricotta, garlic crostini.
Dinner Appetizers
Dinner Salads
Grilled Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, grilled vegetables, cannellini beans, lemon thyme vinaigrette.
Seared Salmon Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, grilled vegetables, black olives, mustard fruit and orange vinaigrette.
Grilled Shrimp Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, grilled vegetables, cantaloupe slaw, cannellini beans, balsamic vinaigrette.
Penne Al Pesto
Creamy basil pesto, parmigiano, pine nuts.
Penne Bolognese
Traditional braised meat sauce and prosciutto.
Lasagna
Meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella.
Gnocchi Alla Norma
Hand made potato gnocchi, eggplant, capers , ricotta salata.
Seafood Crepes
Filled with shrimp, crab, scallops, seafood cream, marinara.
Dinner Pasta
Dinner Entrees
Seafood Fettuccine
Shrimp, mussels, baby clams, calamari, tomato white wine sauce.
Salmon Roulade
Seared, brown butter sauce with fresh tomatoes, lemon and capers.
Grilled Shrimp
Franco's lobster caper cream sauce, crispy prosciutto.
Lamb Risotto
Braised leg of lamb served over a spinach parmigiano risotto.
Veal Picata
Sauteed scaloppini, roasted shallots, thyme, white wine, lemon sauce.
Petite New York
12 oz. New York strip steak, shallot garlic butter, French fries.
Garlic Baquette
Garlic, olive oil, herbs, tomato.
Calamari
Lemon, marinara, old bay aioli.
Dinner To Go Appetizers
Dinner To Go Salads
House Salad
Chopped lettuce, tomato, cucumber, oil & vinegar vinaigrette.
Roasted Chicken Salad
Mixed greens chicken, tomatoes, cannellini beans, grilled vegetables, black olives, creamy balsamic vinaigrette.
Seared Salmon
Salad mixed greens, avocado, tomatoes, grilled vegetables, black olives, creamy balsamic vinaigrette.
Linguine Pomidoro
Marinara, basil topped with fresh mozzarella.
Penne Alla Vodka
Peperoncino infused vodka, marinara and cream.
Baked Lasagna
Layered with meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, This item requires one day's notice to prepare
Pasta Primavera
Mixed garden vegetables, Alfredo sauce.
Pasta Alfredo
Parmigiano cream sauce.
Hand Made Gnocchi
Potato gnocchi, marinara, eggplant, ricotta salata.
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken, marinara and mozzarella , This Item requires one day's notice to prepare.
Chicken Piccata
Chicken, lemon sauce, capers.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken, mushrooms, marsala wine sauce.
Chicken Campagnola
Chicken, marinara, spinach, fresh mozzarella.
Daily Risotto
Dinner To Go Entrees
Dinner To Go Sides
Daily Vegetable
Daily Potatoes
Hot Baguette
Marinara Sauce
32 oz. container.
Meat Sauce
32 oz. container.
Vodka Sauce
32 oz. container.
Alfredo Sauce
32 oz. container.
Portico Chicken Salad Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato.
Brunch Pizza, Burgers, Sandwiches and Salads
Brunch Sweet Breakfast
Pancakes
Fresh buttermilk pancakes with seasonal berries & whipped butter.
Waffle
Fluffy waffle with fresh fruit, berries & whipped butter.
French Toast
With a buttery creme englaise, seasonal fruit, berry compote.
Farmers Omelet
Mushrooms, red peppers, spinach, tomato, garden lettuce and fruit garnish.
Cheese Omelet
4 cheeses, asiago, gorgonzola, parmigiano, romano, garden lettuce and fruit garnish.
Crab Omelet
Crab, spinach, tomato, garden lettuce and fruit garnish.
Portico Eggs Benedict
Prosciutto, hollandaise, chives, garden lettuce and fruit garnish.
Quiche Of The Day
Garden lettuce and fruit garnish.
Steak and Eggs
Petite NY strip, shallot garlic butter, eggs, home fries.
Brunch Savory Breakfast
Brunch Ala Carte
2 Eggs Any Style
Toast
Fruit Bowl
Seasonal mix.
Home Fries
Yukon gold potato, shallots, herb butter.
