Al Porto Ristorante Menu
Welcome to Al Porto Ristorante, a hidden gem nestled in a quaint alley of Gastown, Vancouver. Here, culinary excellence meets exceptional service in a warm and romantic atmosphere that's perfect for both family gatherings and intimate dinners.
Guest reviews highlight the restaurant's commitment to accommodating all diners, from children to connoisseurs. The attentive staff, particularly Carlos, is known for their knowledge and care, enhancing your dining experience significantly.
- Diverse Menu: The menu features delightful options ranging from homemade lentil soup to rich veal lasagna, perfectly complemented by a selection of wines.
- Must-Try Dessert: Indulge in the chocolate ganache tort—a rich, creamy conclusion to your meal that leaves an indelible impression.
At Al Porto Ristorante, every visit promises not just a meal, but a memorable culinary journey.
APPETIZERS (Lunch)
ANTIPASTO DELLA CASA FOR TWO
cured Italian meats, provolone
BRUSCHETTA
tomato, red onion, basil, olive oil, parmesan
CARPACCIO
arugula, grana padano, frizzled capers, lemon aioli
STEAK TARTARE
anchovy, egg yolk, shallots, capers, chives, Tabasco, Dijon
SEARED AHI TUNA
ginger-seasame and ponzu, seared rare, apple fennel salad, citrus dressing
BREAD BASKET
SEAFOOD ANTIPASTO
fresh oyster, mignonette, poached prawn cocktail, smoked salmon, seared rare tuna
CALAMARI
deep fried squid, red onion bruschetta, Chef's tartar
SMOKED SALMON
BC Nanook Salmon, arugula, red onion, frizzled capers
MUSSELS
Salt Spring Island, shallot, garlic, coconut curry
OYSTERS
raw, shallot, black pepper, rosemary mignonette 1/2 Doz
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
daily seasonal creation
INSALATA MISTA
organic greens, marinated artichoke, cherry tomatoes, Dijon vinaigrette, provolone
INSALATA CAESAR
romaine hearts, classic caesar dressing, parmesan, crouton
INSALATA BISTECCA
grilled beef tenderloin medallions, spring mix
INSALATA CAPRESE
arugula, tomato, bocconcini basil, olive oil, aged balsamic reduction
CHOPPED SALAD
peppers, cucumber, tomato, romaine, olives, prosciutto, feta
SOUP AND SALADS (Lunch)
PIZZA (Lunch)
ARRABBIATA
mushrooms, Capocollo ham, Merguez lamb sausage, egg, banana peppers, oregano
PEPPERONI
pepperoni, oregano
GIOVANNI
chicken, feta, pesto
NAPOLETANA
capers, sun-dried olives, anchovy, oregano
HAWAIIAN
pancetta, Capocollo ham, pineapple, Reggiano parmesan
CANADESE
mushrooms, pepperoni, Genoa salami, red and green peppers, onions
SALSICCIA
chorizo, Italian sausage, mushrooms, banana peppers, oregano
QUATTRO STAGIONI
Capocollo ham, artichokes, sun-dried olives, mushrooms, oregano
MARGHERITA
fresh basil, olive oil
GAMBERONI
baby shrimp, garlic, parsley, olive oil
MEDITERRANEA VEGETARIAN
red onions, button mushrooms, garlic, sun-dried olives, banana peppers, red and green peppers, artichokes
CATCH OF THE DAY
cooking what the waters give us
CIOPPINO
clams, mussels, prawns, scallops, salmon, chorizo, pernod, tomato, new potato, white wine, fennel
ALASKAN KING CRAB
one pound, beurre blanc for dipping, sweet pea and saffron risotto
8 OZ LOBSTER TAIL
beurre blanc for dipping, sweet pea and saffron risotto
WILD BC SALMON
grilled medium rare, maple chili glaze drizzle, sweet pea and saffron risotto
SCALLOPS AND PRAWNS
seared jumbo scallops and prawns, sweet pea and saffron risotto, pernod herb butter
FRUTTI DI MARE (Lunch)
POLLO (Lunch)
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
with spaghetti and marinara sauce
CHICKEN PICCATA
chicken scaloppine, parsley, white wine, capers, roast potatoes, vegetables, lemon butter
VEAL SALTIMBOCCA
veal scaloppine, prosciutto, sage, vegetables, roast potatoes, red wine demi
OSSO BUCO
grain-fed veal shank, gremolata, red wine, tomato and vegetable reduction, lemon and herb risotto
RACK OF LAMB
Dijon herb crusted, vegetables, truffed potato puree
VEAL MARSALA
veal scaloppine, roast potatoes, vegetables, sweet Marsala sauce
CARNE (Lunch)
BISTECCA-CANADIAN PRIME (Lunch)
8 OZ GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN
seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes
8 OZ. STRIPLOIN
8oz new york, pan seared with gremolata. served spaghetti aglio
12 OZ NEW YORK STEAK
seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
ground beef and veal ragu, marinara sauce
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
smoked bacon, egg yolk, parmesan
PENNE SALCSICCIA
Italian sausage, merguez, sun-dried tomato, chili, marinara sauce house made, fresh pasta
SPAGHETTI POLPETTE
house-made meatballs, marinara sauce
FETTUCCINE BUONGUSTAIO
chicken, sweet pea, mushroom, garlic cream sauce
*GNOCCHI CHEF'S CHOICE
*CANELLONI DI VERDURA
ricotta, spinach, pomodoro pesto cream sauce
*VEAL LASAGNA
braised veal, mushroom, spinach, ricotta, marinara sauce
*WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO
grilled beef tenderloin medallions, shaved parmesan
*SEAFOOD RISOTTO
prawns, mussels, clams, scallops, salmon, halibut
*LINGUINE PESCATORE
prawns, mussels, clams, scallops, salmon, halibut, tomato
*LINGUINE VONGOLE
clams, white wine, brodo, butter
PASTA AND RISOTTO (Lunch)
APPETIZERS (Dinner)
ANTIPASTO DELLA CASA FOR TWO
cured Italian meats, provolone
BRUSCHETTA
tomato, red onion, basil, olive oil, balsamic, crostini, parmesan
MUSSELS
shallot, garlic, white wine marinara sauce
SEARED AHI TUNA
ginger-sesame and ponzu, seared rare, apple fennel salad, citrus dressing
OYSTERS
raw, shallot, black pepper, rosemary mignonette
SEAFOOD ANTIPASTO
fresh oysters, prawn, smoked salmon, seared rare tuna, scallops
CARPACCIO
arugula, Reggiano, frizzled capers, dijon dressing
CALAMARI
deep fried squid, red onion bruschetta, Chef's tartar
SMOKED SALMON
BC Nanook Salmon, red onion, frizzled capers, caviar
STEAK TARTARE
anchovy, egg yolk, shallots, capers, chives, brandy, tabasco, dijon, olive oil, cornichons, quail eggs
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
daily seasonal creation
INSALATA MISTA
organic greens, marinated artichoke, cherry tomatoes, Dijon vinaigrette, provolone
INSALATA CAESAR
romaine hearts, classic caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons
INSALATA CAPRESE
arugula, bocconcini, tomato, basil, olive oil, aged balsamic reduction
CHOPPED SALAD
mixed greens, peppers, cucumber, tomato, olives, prosciutto, feta, endive
INSALATA BISTECCA
grilled beef tenderloin medallions, spring mix greens
SOUP AND SALADS (Dinner)
PIZZA (Dinner)
ARRABBIATA
mushrooms, Capocollo ham, Merguez lamb sausage, egg, banana peppers, oregano
PEPPERONI
pepperoni, oregano
GIOVANNI
chicken, feta, pesto
NAPOLETANA
capers, sun-dried olives, anchovy, oregano
CANADESE
mushrooms, pepperoni, Genoa salami, red and green peppers, onions
SALSICCIA
chorizo, Italian sausage, mushrooms, banana peppers, oregano
QUATTRO STAGIONI
Capicollo ham, artichokes, sun-dried olives, mushrooms, oregano
MARGHERITA
fresh basil, olive oil
HAWAIIAN
pancetta, Capicollo ham, pineapple, Reggiano parmesan
GAMBERONI
prawns, garlic, parsley, olive oil
MEDITERRANEA VEGETARIAN
red onions, button mushrooms, garlic, sun-dried olives, banana peppers, red and green peppers, artichokes, basil
CATCH OF THE DAY
cooking what the waters give us
CIOPPINO
clams, mussels, prawns, scallops, fish, chorizo, pernod, tomato, white wine
ALASKAN KING CRAB
one pound, beurre blanc for dipping, sweet pea saffron risotto, seasonal vegetables
8 OZ LOBSTER TAIL
beurre blanc for dipping, sweet pea saffron risotto, seasonal vegetables
WILD BC SALMON
seared medium rare, maple chili glaze drizzle, sweet pea saffron risotto, seasonal vegetables
SCALLOPS AND PRAWNS
seared jumbo scallops and prawns, sweet pea saffron risotto, seasonal vegetables, pernod herb butter
FRUTTI DI MARE (Dinner)
POLLO (Dinner)
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
with spaghetti, marinara sauce, seasonal vegetables
CHICKEN PICCATA
chicken scaloppine, white wine, lemon, capers, butter, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables
VEAL SALTIMBOCCA
veal scaloppine, prosciutto, sage, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, red wine demi
OSSO BUCO
grain-fed veal shank, slow-cooked, topped with gremolata, lemon and herb risotto, seasonal vegetables
RACK OF LAMB
dijon herb crusted, seasonal vegetables, truffle mashed potato
VEAL MARSALA
veal scaloppine, oyster mushroom, sweet marsala sauce, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables
CARNE (Dinner)
BISTECCA-CANADIAN PRIME (Dinner)
8 OZ GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN
seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes
16 OZ BONE-IN RIB STEAK
seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes
12 OZ NEW YORK STEAK
seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
ground beef and veal ragu, marinara sauce
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
smoked bacon, egg yolk, parmesan
GNOCCHI CHEFS CHOICE
house made, fresh pasta
VEAL LASAGNA
braised veal, mushroom, spinach, ricotta, marinara sauce
SEAFOOD RISOTTO
prawns, mussels, clams, scallops, salmon, halibut
PENNE SALSICCIA
Italian sausage, lamb sausage, sun-dried tomato, chili, marinara sauce
SPAGHETTI POLPETTE
house-made meatballs, marinara sauce
FETTUCCINE BUONGUSTAIO
chicken, sweet pea, mushroom, garlic cream sauce
CANELLONI DI VERDURA
ricotta, spinach, pomodoro pesto cream sauce
WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO
grilled beef tenderloin medallions, shaved parmesan
LINGUINE PESCATORE
prawns, mussels, clams, scallops, salmon, halibut, tomato
LINGUINE VONGOLE
clams, white wine, lemon, garlic, butter