Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched casual restaurant located directly on the Chicago riverfront offering hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive patio and breezy decor that will instantly transport you to the Italian Riviera.
Bowl of crispy French fries topped with Parmesan and chopped parsley, served with a side of white garlic aioli garnished with red chili flakesFour meatballs in a thick red tomato sauce, topped with fresh basil and shaved ParmesanBaked cheese in red sauce topped with parsley, served in a metal bowl with three pieces of focaccia bread and a spoon.Crispy breaded calamari plated on a blue dish with lemon slices, parsley, and a side of tomato diavola sauce“Tuna tartare topped with a fresh basil leaf, served in oil in a blue bowl with two pieces of bread and a Pizzeria Portofino postcardA round blue plate with an assortment of prosciutto, three breadsticks, whipped ricotta drizzled with local honey, large parmesan crisps, and two slices of focaccia bread.housemade pizza dough, garlic confit, sprinkled with rosemary, parmesanRed wine–braised and grilled octopus drizzled with Portofino oil, served with smashed lemon potatoes, a lemon slice, and fresh green parsley on topFive breaded cheese balls garnished with fresh parsley, served with a side of red sauce.A round piece of white cheese topped with pecans, served on a bed of arugula and sliced apple
Salads
Chopped kale salad topped with a white cheese and pumpkin seeds, dressed with a light dressing and served in a blue bowl.A salad in a white bowl with sliced tomato and cucumber, feta, black olives, red onion, and topped with fresh parsley and dillLarge pieces of romaine lettuce topped with shredded parmesan cheese served with a vinaigrette, next to a striped Portofino menu and a silverware rollup.
Pizza
Gluten-Free Cauliflower Crust Available Upon Request and $5.00 Upcharge
Flatbread pizza with a thick crust, topped with red sauce, white cheese, and eight large basil leaves.A round flatbread pizza topped with tomato sauce and a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeseFlatbread pizza topped with mozzarella, shredded parmesan, arugula, prosciutto, and a halved lemonFlatbread pizza topped with lots of pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, small peppers, and drizzled with hot honeyRound latbread pizza topped with fennel, crumbles of Italian Sausage, slices of caramelized onion, fresh mozzarella, and shredded parmesan.a flatbread pizza with three white cheeses and topped with black truffle shavingsMeatball and ricotta flatbread pizza topped with fior di latte, shredded parmesan, and drizzled with spicy giardinieraDue Funghi rond flatbread pizza topped with roasted mushrooms, shaved mozzarella, and porcini cremaA large flatbread pizza topped with gorgonzola, smoked pancetta, rosemary, parmesan, and drizzled with honey
Pasta
A pile of spaghetti noodles covered in red sauce, topped with crushed tomato, served with parmesan cheese and fresh basil leavesA white bowl filled with spaghetti noodles tossed in pesto sauce, topped with shredded parmesan and three fresh basil leavesA bowl of rigatoni noodles topped with vodka sauce, whipped burrata, Calabrian chili flakes, and a fresh basil leafCacio e Pepe in a white bowl, topped with toasted peppercorns and Pecorino Romano cheeseSpaghetti noodles topped with olive oil, shredded parmesan, chopped basil, and a large fresh basil leaf
Portofino Classics
A piece of grilled Mediterranean branzino served with marinated artichokes and sliced charred lemonA bowl of mussels with roasted tomato, Calabrian chili, and basil, served with two slices of focaccia, a lemon wedge, and a mussel forkA large piece of grilled salmon served in a white bowl with green spinach, gigante beans, a lemon wedge, and lemon zest.Two pieces Chicken Saltimbocca with prosciutto, topped with brown butter and sage, served on a blue plate with a bed of oil and garnished with fresh parsley
Pizzeria Portofino is a cashless restaurant. | As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Beverage
Spritz
A Portofino Spritz cocktail served in a glass with ice, a large orange slice, and a bright orange beverageAmalfi Spritz cocktail with Limoncello, Prosecco, and Pinot Grigio, served over ice, yellow in colorVenetian Spritz cocktail, red in color, served in a glass with ice and an orange wheel
Specialty Cocktails
In Pursuit of Passion cocktail with tequila, passionfruit, orgeat, and Mezzodi, served over ice in a glass.Endless Summer Old Fashioned cocktail with rye, Cocchi Americano, and lemon demerara, served over ice with a lemon garnish against the river.Splendido cocktail served over ice in a glass, garnished with a lime wheel, placed on a blue coaster
Waitlist NA cocktail with sparkling rosé and elderflower, served in a glass with ice and garnished with a large lemon wheel
San Pellegrino Sparkling SodaLimonata, Aranciata Rosa, Pomelo8
Portofino Sunshine IpaN/A Go Brewing, 12oz9
Beer & Seltzer
A white can of Stella Artois beer with the red and gold Stella Artois logo on the frontA can of Outlaw Light Lager beer with the Outlaw logo on the frontA can of Lizard King IPA beer with the Lizard King logo on the front
WINE – SPUMANTE
A bottle of Giuliana Prosecco with the label visible on the front
ChampagneVeuve Clicquot, "La Grande Dame", Brut, 2015bottle 479
Champagne RoséVeuve Clicquot, Brut, NVbottle 216
WINE – BIANCO
A bottle of Artiglio Bianco Pinot Grigio, a white wine, with the label visible on the frontA bottle of Poggio al Tesoro Super Tuscan red wine with the label visible on the frontA bottle of Tormaresca Chardonnay white wine from Puglia with the label visible on the front
Lunae"Etichetta Nera", Colli di Luni, 2024bottle 134
Tenuta Dell'ornellaia"Poggio alla Gazze", Toscana, 2023bottle 174
A bottle of Ca’ Marcanda Vistamare white wine from Gaja, with the label visible on the front
Le Macchiole"Paleo Bianco", Toscana, 2020bottle 211
Isole E Olena"Colezione Privata - Chardonnay", Toscana, 2022186
WINE – ROSATO
A bottle of Il Poggione Brancato Rosato di Toscana rosé wine from Tuscany with the label visible on the front
CiròLibrandi, 20245oz 168oz 24bottle 80
WINE – ROSSO
A bottle of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo “Campo dei Sogni” Italian red wine with the label visible on the front
A bottle of Armilla Brunello di Montalcino Italian red wine with a visible label, a deep ruby‑red wine made from Sangiovese grapes from the Montalcino region of Tuscany
Tenuta San Guido"Sassicaia", Bolgheri Sassicaia, 2021bottle 496
*Please alert your server if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.| Pizzeria Portofino is a cashless restaurant.| As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Dessert
DESSERT
Signature Hot Chocolate surrounded by holiday decor, served with a platter of housemade marshmallows, gingerbread cookies, candy canes, and peppermint on the sidesCaramel Apple Sundae with a single scoop of ice cream, topped with brown butter crumble and drizzled with lots of caramel
Warm chocolate and Nutella cookie topped with powdered sugar, served with praline crunch and a scoop of ricotta gelatoA slice of layered tiramisu made with espresso and mascarponeRicotta Cannoli Gelato topped with pistachio, candied orange, chocolate chips, and a whole cannoli.a hand holding a cup of salted caramel gelato topped with drizzled caramel
Seasonal SorbetSingle 4Full Order 9
Tres GelatiOne Scoop of Each15
AFTER DINNER DRINKS
an espresso martini topped with three espresso beans served on a yellow coaster
Limoncello13
Campari12
St. Brendan's Irish Creme12
COFFEE & ESPRESSO
EspressoSingle 3Double 5
Cappuccino6
Latte6
Drip Coffee3.50
Assorted Hot Teas5
Pizzeria Portofino is a cashless restaurant. | As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Boat Catering Menu
Available Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. No substitutions. Orders must be placed at least 48 hours in advance.
Boat Catering
La Barca2 Charred Pepperoni Pizzas, 2 Margherita Pizzas, 1 Half Pan Watermelon & Feta Salad, 1 Prosciutto San Daniele Platter (Large 14"), and 1 Dozen Mini Chocolate Chip CookiesServes 5 - 6, 250
Costa Toscana1 Half Pan Crispy Parmesan Fries, 2 Burrata Panzanella, 2 Fresca Pizzas, 2 Margherita Pizzas, 1 Dozen Mini Classic TiramisuServes 5 - 6, 275
La Vela Verde1 Vegetable Crudite Platter (Large 14"), 3 Due Funghi Pizzas, 2 Black Truffle & 3 Cheese Pizzas, 1 Half Pan Pesto Genovese Pasta, 1 Half Pan Mediterranean SaladServes 10 - 12, 345
Il Capitano3 Charred Pepperoni Pizzas, 2 Margherita Pizzas, 1 Vegetable Crudite Platter (Large 14"), 1 Prosciutto San Daniele Platter (Large 14"), 1 Half Pan Rigatoni Vodka Pasta, 2 Dozen Mini Meatballs, 1 Dozen Mini Chocolate Chip CookiesServes 10 - 12, 450
A la Carte Catering Menu
Serves 10 Guests
Antipasti
Grand Vegetable Antipasti140
Burrata Panzanella110
Roasted Garlic Bread65
Proscuitto San Daniele110
Prime Beef Meatballs80
Crispy Parmesan Fries70
Salads
Arugula Salad70
Mediterranean Salad85
Romaine Caesar75
Watermelon & Feta Salad85
Pasta
Cacio E Pepe95
Pesto Genovese85
Rigatoni Vodka105
Spaghetti Limone85
Spaghetti Marinara95
Seafood
Tuna Tartare100
Portuguese Octopus105
Grilled Faroe Islands Salmon160
Mediterranean Branzino190
Calamari Fritti105
Dessert
Classic Tiramisu48
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies40
Profiteroles Bianco42
Beverage Packages
Beer & Wine & Non-Alcoholic
Beer & Wine & Non-alcoholic #1Coke; Diet Coke; Sprite; Portofino Pils; Stella; Prosecco; Rosé Primitivo, Fiume Divino; Vermentino, Poggio al Tesoro, "Solosole"; Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Campo di Sogni21 per person / per hour
Beer & Wine & Non-alcoholic #2Coke; Diet Coke; Sprite; Waitlist Mocktail; Sparkling Water; Portofino Pils; Stella; Lizard King IPA; Processco; Super Tuscan; Rosé Toscana, Il Poggione, "Brancato"; Chardonnay, Tormaresca, Puglia27 per person / per hour
Liquor
ClassicBasic Vodka; Basic Blanco Tequila; Benchmark Bourbon; Fords Gin; El Dorado 3 Year Rum31 per person / per hour
PremiumFlecha Azul Tequila; Aspen Vodka; Buffalo Trace Bourbon; Hendricks Gin; El Dorado 5 Year Run37 per person / per hour
Events at Pizzeria Portofino – River North
Galentine's Cocktail Class
February 16 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us upstairs at RPM Events for our 2026 Galentine's Cocktail Class!
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