Pizzeria Portofino

Pizzeria Portofino – River North

beautiful pepperoni pizza with small glass jar of spicy honey on the side

River North, Chicago

317 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654 312-900-9018

Valet Parking Available or Book with Spothero

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 11:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 9:00pm

Please Note: Holiday Hours May Differ

Careers

Team Members

Menus

Dining

Featured Daily Specials

Winter Citrus MargaritaG4 Reposado Lettuce Single Barrel, Lime23

Antipasti

Crispy Parmesan Fries — Bowl of crispy French fries topped with Parmesan and chopped parsley, served with a side of white garlic aioli garnished with red chili flakes

Prime Beef Meatballs — Four meatballs in a thick red tomato sauce, topped with fresh basil and shaved Parmesan

Baked Goat Cheese & Arrabiata — Baked cheese in red sauce topped with parsley, served in a metal bowl with three pieces of focaccia bread and a spoon.

Calamari Fritti — Crispy breaded calamari plated on a blue dish with lemon slices, parsley, and a side of tomato diavola sauce

Tuna Tartare — “Tuna tartare topped with a fresh basil leaf, served in oil in a blue bowl with two pieces of bread and a Pizzeria Portofino postcard

Prosciutto San Daniele — A 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.

Roasted Garlic Bread — housemade pizza dough, garlic confit, sprinkled with rosemary, parmesan

Portuguese Octopus — Red wine–braised and grilled octopus drizzled with Portofino oil, served with smashed lemon potatoes, a lemon slice, and fresh green parsley on top

Mozzarella Fritta — Five breaded cheese balls garnished with fresh parsley, served with a side of red sauce.

Imported Burrata — A round piece of white cheese topped with pecans, served on a bed of arugula and sliced apple

Salads

Arugula SaladShaved Parmesan, Lemon, Mint14

Tuscan Kale — Chopped kale salad topped with a white cheese and pumpkin seeds, dressed with a light dressing and served in a blue bowl.

Mediterranean — A salad in a white bowl with sliced tomato and cucumber, feta, black olives, red onion, and topped with fresh parsley and dill

Romaine Caesar — Large 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

Margherita — Flatbread pizza with a thick crust, topped with red sauce, white cheese, and eight large basil leaves.

Classic Cheese — A round flatbread pizza topped with tomato sauce and a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheese

Fresca — Flatbread pizza topped with mozzarella, shredded parmesan, arugula, prosciutto, and a halved lemon

Charred Pepperoni — Flatbread pizza topped with lots of pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, small peppers, and drizzled with hot honey

Italian Sausage & Fennel — Round latbread pizza topped with fennel, crumbles of Italian Sausage, slices of caramelized onion, fresh mozzarella, and shredded parmesan.

Black Truffle & Three Cheese — a flatbread pizza with three white cheeses and topped with black truffle shavings

Meatball & Ricotta — Meatball and ricotta flatbread pizza topped with fior di latte, shredded parmesan, and drizzled with spicy giardiniera

Due Funghi rond flatbread pizza topped with roasted mushrooms, shaved mozzarella, and porcini crema

Gorgonzola & Smoked Pancetta — A large flatbread pizza topped with gorgonzola, smoked pancetta, rosemary, parmesan, and drizzled with honey

Butternut Squash & Goat CheeseRicotta, Arugula, Hazelnuts23

Pasta

Spaghetti Marinara — A pile of spaghetti noodles covered in red sauce, topped with crushed tomato, served with parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves

Pesto Genovese — A white bowl filled with spaghetti noodles tossed in pesto sauce, topped with shredded parmesan and three fresh basil leaves

Rigatoni Vodka — A bowl of rigatoni noodles topped with vodka sauce, whipped burrata, Calabrian chili flakes, and a fresh basil leaf

Cacio e Pepe in a white bowl, topped with toasted peppercorns and Pecorino Romano cheese

Spaghetti Limone — Spaghetti noodles topped with olive oil, shredded parmesan, chopped basil, and a large fresh basil leaf

Portofino Classics

Mediterranean Branzino — A piece of grilled Mediterranean branzino served with marinated artichokes and sliced charred lemon

Bar Harbor Mussels — A bowl of mussels with roasted tomato, Calabrian chili, and basil, served with two slices of focaccia, a lemon wedge, and a mussel fork

Grilled Faroe Islands Salmon — A 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

Venetian Spritz cocktail, red in color, served in a glass with ice and an orange wheel

Specialty Cocktails

In Pursuit of Passion* — 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

Piazza ColadaBacardi Reserva Ocho, Hibiscus, Coconut, Pineapple17

Premium Cocktails

Luster & LeisureFour Roses, Lettuce Single Barrel, Rhubarb, Lemon, Mint21

Sogno Di CoccoArette Reposado Lettuce Single Barrel, Coconut, Guava, Orangecello21

Portofino Purse

Pick one from our signature cocktails or spritz list

"ZERO PROOF"

Tropical SpritzN/A Aperitivo, Passionfruit & Kalamansi, Soda13

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 front

A can of Outlaw Light Lager beer with the Outlaw logo on the front

A 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 front

A bottle of Poggio al Tesoro Super Tuscan red wine with the label visible on the front

A 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

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo — A bottle of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo “Campo dei Sogni” Italian red wine with the label visible on the front

SangioveseMoncaro, Marche, 20225oz 148oz 21bottle 70

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

Antinori"Tignanello", Toscana, 2022bottle 299

GajaCa'Marcanda, "Magari", Bolgheri, 2022bottle 216

Le Macchiole"Paleo", Toscana, 2020bottle 269

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 sides

Caramel Apple Sundae with a single scoop of ice cream, topped with brown butter crumble and drizzled with lots of caramel

Portofino Spritz CakeOrange, Prosecco, Vanilla Cream14

Classic Tiramisu — A slice of layered tiramisu made with espresso and mascarpone

Ricotta Cannoli Gelato topped with pistachio, candied orange, chocolate chips, and a whole cannoli.

Salted Caramel Gelato — 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

Espressotini — 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

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