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Caro Amico Italian Cafe
3606 SW Barbur Blvd
Portland, OR 97239
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Main Menu
Antipasti
Appetizers "before the meal".
Bruschetta Pomodoro
$8.50
Classic Italian style Toasted Bread topped with a diced medley of fresh Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Balsalmic Vinegar, Olive Oil, Parmesan, and Fresh Basil.
Caprese Salad
$13.50
Fresh Mozzarella, Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, drizzled with Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar.
Antipasto
$12.00
Platter of assorted cured Meats, artisanal Cheeses, and marinated Olives.
Gamberetti in Brodo
$12.00
Tiger Prawns served with a Garlic White Wine, Lemon and Butter sauce.
Salscicci
$8.50
Calabrese Italian Sausage baked in Marinara sauce, Pepperoncini bits, topped with Mozzarella.
Pane Con Formaggio
Toasted Garlic Bread topped with Mozzarella Cheese and Fresh Basil. Add a side of Marinara sauce.
- $7.50
- Add a side of zesty Marinara dipping sauce. $8.50
Toasted Garlic Bread
Toasted & flavorful.
- $6.00
- Add a ramekin of zesty Marinara dipping sauce. $7.00
Italian - Greek Salad
$13.00
Organic Mesclun greens, Kalamata Olives, roasted Red Peppers, Feta Cheese, tossed with hot Penne.
Zuppa E Insalata
Traditional Italian Salads.
Zuppa
Soup of the day with basket of Grand Central Bakery's Rustica Bread.
- Cup $5.00
- Bowl $7.00
Famous Insalata Mista
$9.00
Crispy greens, Carrot shavings, Black Olives, fresh Tomatoes, topped with Sunflower seds, choice of house made dressings.
Caesar Salad
Tender Romaine tossed with creamy Caeser dressing.
- Starter $8.00
- Entree $11.00
- Add Chicken or Prawns
- $5.00
Chopped Salad
$12.00
A medley of chopped Greens, Salami, Black olives, Red onions and Provolone Cheese.
Pasta Specialties
Delicious traditional entrees.
Cannelloni
$14.00
Pasta stuffed with ground Meats and Herbs. Baked in an individual casserole, covered with Meat Sauce, topped with Mozzarella.
Manicotti
$14.00
Pasta stuffed with Cheese and Herbs. Baked in an individual casserole, covered with Meat Sauce, topped with Mozzarella.
Cannelloni & Manicotti
$14.00
A combination of Cannelloni and Manicotti. Served with a Meat Sauce, topped with Mozzarella.
Spaghetti Carbonara
$18.00
Classic Roman spaghetti dish tossed with diced Pancetta, in a creamy Egg, Parmesan Cheese, and Black Pepper sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo
$14.00
Fettuccine Pasta in a cream Alfredo Sauce.
Putanesca Pasta
$18.00
Classic Neopolitan dish, tangy & salty. Spaghetti, Anchovies, Capers, Kalamata Olives, crushed Red Pepper flakes tossed together, covered with house Marinara suace.
Cheese Ravioli Della Paese
$14.00
Traditional Sicilian Cheese Ravioli covered with our house Marinara Sauce.
Traditional Lasagna
$14.00
Wide lasagna noodles layered with Ricotta Cheese, fresh Spinach, and our house Meat Sauce.
Angel Hair Alla Pesto and Sausage
$14.00
Delicate Angel Hair Pasta in a creamy Pesto Sauce, tossed with ground herbed Italian Sausage.
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
$18.00
Wild Mushroom Ravioli tossed wtih Garlic Shallots in a light White Wine cream sauce.
Entrees
View our delicious entree items.
Chicken Picatta
$21.50
Tender Draper Valley Chicken breast sauteed with Shallots, Garlic & Capers in a Lemon-White Wine Butter Sauce. Served with fresh seasonal Veggies and a side of Fettuccini Alfredo.
Scampi Fettuccini
$22.50
Tiger Prawns sauteed in White Wine, Garlic, Shallots. Served with Fettuccini tossed in Lemon Butter Sauce, topped with Basil and Grape Tomatoes.
Veal Parmigiana
$23.00
Breaded milk-fed Veal cutlet baked in our house Marinara Sauce and Parmesan Cheese, served with seasonal Veggies and Penne pasta.
Italian Sausage w/ Sauteed Veggies
$13.50
Sliced Calabrese Italian sausage served with a generous portion of seasonal sauteed Veggies.
Ravioli AL Forno W/ Prawns & Sausage
$24.00
Prawns sauteed with sliced Italian link Sausage, Mushrooms and Red and Yellow Peppers. Tossed in a Marinara Sauce with Asiago Ravioli, topped with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese.
Pan Seared Scallops
$23.00
Sea Scallops sauteed to a golden brown in a Garlic, Dill, Lemon & White Wine sauce. Served on a bed of Linguine with fresh Spinach and creamy Alfredo.
Chicken Parmigiana
$22.00
Breaded Draper Valley breast of Chicken baked with Marinara Sauce and Parmesan Cheese, served with seasonal Veggies and Penne.
Angel Hair Aglio Olio W/ Sauteed Veggies
$13.50
A tasty vegetarian selection. Angel Hair pasta tossed with a colorful mix of sauteed Veggies.
Create A Pizza
Have it your way. Create your own Combo from this great selection of toppings.
Sauces
Neapolitan Style: Tomato Sauce Base. Milano Style: Olive Oil and Sweet Basil Base.
Specialty Ingredients
Artichoke Hearts, Anchovies, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Roasted Garlic, Roasted Red Pepper, Kalamata Olives Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Toasted Walnuts, Prosciutto.
Meat-Dairy
American Bacon, Canadian Bacon, Herbed Chicken, Pepperoni, Salami, Italian Sausage, Cheddar Cheese, Feta Cheese.
Veggies
Basil, Black Olives, Capers, Green Pepper, Fresh Tomato, Fresh Spinach, Jalapenos, Minced Garlic, Mushrooms, Onions, Pepperoncini, Pineapple.
Favorite House Pizza
Our famous Thin Crust Pizza. Hand rolled thin crust in oval shapes, cut into squares. Please allow 25 minutes for pizza. Neapolitan Style: Tomato Sauce Base. Milano Style: Olive Oil and Sweet Basil Base.
PSU Viking
Neapolitan Style. Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Canadian Bacon, Roasted Garlic, Onion, Roasted Red Pepper, fresh shredded Parmesan.
- Mini $17.00
- Reg $24.50
- Lrg $27.50
Old Favorite
Neapolitan Style. Beef, Bacon, Mushrooms, olives, Onion.
- Mini $15.00
- Reg $22.00
- Lrg $26.00
Margharita
Milano Style. Fresh Mozzarella. Fresh cooked Tomatoes, sprinkled with fresh Basil.
- Mini $14.00
- Reg $20.00
- Lrg $24.00
Stevie's Wonder
Milano Style. Pepperoni, minced Garlic and Pepperoncini.
- Mini $14.00
- Reg $17.00
- Lrg $19.50
Baker's Special Combo
Neapolitan Style. Bacon, Pepperoni, Green Pepper, fresh Tomato.
- Mini $14.00
- Reg $20.00
- Lrg $24.00
Veggie-Matic
Neapolitan Style. Mushrooms, Black Olives, Green Pepper, Red Onion, fresh Tomatoes.
- Mini $17.00
- Reg $21.00
- Lrg $26.00
KB's Macho Munch
Neapolitan Style. Sausage, Salami, Pepperoni, fresh Mushrooms.
- Mini $15.00
- Reg $20.00
- Lrg $25.00
Butch's Bar-B-Q
Bar-B-Q Sauce Base. Cheddar Cheese, Herbed Chicken, Bacon, Green Peppers, Jalepenos.
- Mini $16.00
- Reg $22.00
- Lrg $25.00
Dragon Tattoo
Milano Style. Herbed Chicken, fresh Spinach, Black Olives, Feta Cheese, toasted Walnuts, cooked Tomatoes.
- Mini $18.50
- Reg $23.00
- Lrg $27.25
Calzones
A turnover that originates from Italy. The dough is folded over and sealed on one edge or formed in an enclosed circular shape before being baked in an oven.
Caro Amico Calzone
$15.00
Italian Sausage, Olives, Mushrooms, Onions.
Canzano Calzone
$15.00
Chicken, Bacon, Green Pepper, Pepperoncini.
Classic Cocktails
Check out our Specials Board for tonight's featured Wines, Beers, and Drinks.
Bellini
$7.00
An old classic, Caro Amico style, with a splash of Marischino liquor.
Cosmopolitan
$8.00
A tall chilled martini glass holds the 2014 drink of the year.
Martini
$6.00
When in doubt, order a Martini with an Olive.
Margarita
$8.00
Tequila and lime juice, add ice, shake, enjoy in Mexico or Portland.
Caro Amico Coffee
$9.00
Tuaca, Frangelico, and Baileys mixed with coffee and topped with whipped cream.
House Old Fashioned
$8.00
The gentleman's drink made with fiery Wild Turkey 81.
Negroni
$7.00
Bitters and gin - the Italians invented it - we enjoy it.
Long Island Iced Tea
$8.50
Summer or winter, it's a winner.
Gin and Tonic
Specify Bombay or Aviation and you won't be sorry!
- $5.00
- $7.00
Specialty Cocktails
Our mixologist is crafting and blending, let us mix you a drink, taste something new. Check out our Specials Board for tonight's featured Wines, Beers, and Drinks.
Vieux Carre
$9.00
New Orleans inspired, rye whiskey and cognac reminiscent of the old French Quarter and Bourbon Street.
Blueberry Cosmo
$9.00
Stoli Blueberry vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Fresh Lime, Triple Sec and Cranberry.
Toronto
$9.00
A bold twist on the Manhattan. Old Olverholt rye, Italian Fernet Branca and Angostura bitters.
The SMoking Gun
$9.00
We found it! The smoking gun - Cuttysark and bitters - with a splash of Laphroig Islay scotch.
Lemongrass Gimlet
$9.00
Local India lemongrass vodka, St. Germaine elderflower liquer and fresh lime.
Grapefruit Drop
$9.00
Absolut Ruby Red vodka, Campari, Fresh lemon & Triple Sec. Served with a sugar rim.
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General Info
Cuisine
Italian
Hours
Monday:
4:30pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
4:30pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
4:30pm - 10:00pm
Thursday:
4:30pm - 10:00pm
Friday:
4:30pm - 10:00pm
Saturday:
4:30pm - 10:00pm
Sunday:
4:00pm - 10:00pm
About Us
When Fred Baker and Joe Fracasso found the old Victorian house at Barbur Boulevard and Pennoyer Street in the summer of 1949, their plan was to turn it into a full-bore, honest-to goodness speakeasy; three stories of somewhat questionable fun. However, by the time they opened the doors that fall; it was a full-bore honest- to- goodness red-checked tablecloth Italian restaurant. Seems that while the boys worked on their speakeasy, Dorothy McCullough Lee was elected mayor and declared war on speakeasies featuring wine, women, song and gambling. So, it's due to a mayor's election that one of Portland's oldest and best Italian restaurants became Caro Amico, an Italian Cafe instead of an outside-the-law gin mill.