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LA Porta Ristorante
1192 N Middletown Rd
Media, PA 19063
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DINNER MENU falll2020*Available for Take Out during COVID Crisis*
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LUNCH MENU fall2020*Available for Take Out during COVID Crisis
DINNER MENU falll2020*Available for Take Out during COVID Crisis*
Available 3pm to 8pm Daily. An asterisk (*) indicates that this item can be prepared gluten-free.
Dinner Specials
Changed Daily.
Zuppe del Giorno
$8.00
Broccoli Cheddar
Antipizze
$15.00
Bruschetta filet mignon, herb ricotta, marinated tomato, corn relish
Pesce
$30.00
Pan seared Halibut, (fennel, granny smith apple, cranberry slaw) spicy tarragon honey drizzle
Pasta
$25.00
Lobster & Squid Ink Ravioli, Roasted Tomato, Arugula, Sauteed Shrimp, Peas, Tomato Cream
Carne
$41.00
Wood-fired 8oz Filet Mignon, Roasted Fingerling Potaoes, Haricot Vert, Limoncello Thyme Cream
Pizza
$17.00
"White Pie" Tuscan Chili, crispy pasta chips, shredded lettuce, dill crema
Gelati
$8.00
Vanilla, Chocolate
Sorbetti
$8.00
Raspberry, Mango
Flourless Chocolate Torte
$8.00
Salted Caramel
Brown Sugar Cheesecake
$8.00
Mixed berry compote
Mixed Berry Panna Cotta
$8.00
chocolate shavings
Antipasti
Assiago*
Assorted meats, cheese, olives, peppers, relishes
- per person $17.00
Zuppe del Giorno
- Market Price
Zuppe
$8.00
creamy kennett square mushroom soup, rosemary, pancetta, parmigiano reggiano
Polpetto
$8.00
classic homemade meatball, pistachio pesto, sharp provolone fonduta
Cozze*
$12.00
wood-fired PEI mussels (red or white)& (spicy or not)
Calamari*
$13.00
rice flour crispy fried squid, banana hot peppers, tomato agrodolce
Ribs
$14.00
1/2 rack smoked babyback ribs, bbq sauce, sde broccoli salad
Hummus*
$13.00
hummus of the day, assorted vegetables, olives, pine nut, flat bread
Poutine Nachos
$16.00
crispy fried pasta sheets, braised short rib, mozzarella,long hot peppers, cheddar cheese curds, pickled shallot, country gravy, horseradish crema
Brussels Sprouts*
$13.00
crispy brussels sprouts, golden raisin, toasted almond, chili vinaigrette
Tuscan Fries
$10.00
house-cut fries, eggplant, red pepper, onion, squash, garlic aioli, balsamic reduction, parmigiano reggiano
Pollo di Buffala*
$13.00
one pound of sweet & spicy chicken wings, gorgonzola dolce, apricot, pickled celery & carrot
Scamorza
$12.00
breaded & fried smoked mozzarella, rosemary truffle honey
Insalate
Casa*
$9.00
spring lettuce, radicchio, honey vinaigrette, grana padano
- chicken
- $6.00
- shrimp
- $7.00
- salmon
- $9.00
- crabcake
- $12.00
Cesare*
$10.00
romaine, crouton, lemon-parmigiano dressing, black pepper
- chicken
- $6.00
- shrimp
- $7.00
- salmon
- $9.00
- crabcake
- $12.00
Beet*
$15.00
salt roasted beets, burrata, frisee, shaved fennel, pistachio, red grape, candied pecan, goat cheese, apple cider vinaigrette
- chicken
- $6.00
- shrimp
- $7.00
- salmon
- $9.00
- crabcake
- $12.00
Salmone*
$24.00
wood-fired atlantic salmon, market greens, apple, red onion, sun-dried cherry, candied pecan, goat cheese, apple cider vinaigrette
Spinache*
$13.00
Spinache* – baby spinach, dried cranberry, pumpkin seed, red onion, butternut squash, chickpea, gorgonzola, bacon vinaigrette
- add chicken
- $6.00
- add shrimp
- $7.00
- add slamon
- $9.00
- add crab cake
- $12.00
Sandwiches
choice of fries, cesare or casa salad
Porchetta*
$13.00
tender slow roasted pork shoulder, spicy broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, natural jus
- Fries
- Casa Salad
- Cesare Salad
Torta Sandwich
$16.00
crispy crab cake, heirloom tomato, arugula, lemon caper aioli, brioche bun
- Fries
- Casa Salad
- Cesare Salad
Paesano Burger
$14.00
8oz. sirloin burger, applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onions, gorgonzola dolce, garlic aioli, balsamic reduction, fries on the burger
- Fries
- Casa Salad
- Cesare Salad
Le Paste
Parpardelle*
$20.00
braised short rib, cherry, pecan, brussels sprout, parsnip, gorgonzola, red wine demi
Risotto*
$17.00
risotto, butternut squash, green pea, sage, goat cheese, porcini broth
Vongole*
$18.00
spaghetti, little necks clams, nduja sausage, roasted tomato, spinach, toasted almond, spicy lemon white wine
Lasagne
$19.00
fresh pasta sheets, bolognese, fried egg, plum tomato cream
Gnocchi*
$22.00
house-made ricotta gnocchi, lump crab, toasted pistachio, lemon-basil cream
Secondi
Branzino*
pan seared branzino, charred brussels sprout, parsnip purée, pumpkin seed & tomato gremolata, saba
- market price
Maiale
$29.00
wood-fired bone-in pork chop, brie stuffed baked sweet potato, brussels sprout, chipotle maple glaze
Bistecca*
wood-fired rib-eye, celery root mashed potato, broccoli, exotic mushroom demi
- Market Price $36.00
Eggplant Stufato
$19.00
wood-fired stuffed eggplant, ricotta & mozzarella cheese, plum tomato, basil, pinenut & golden raisin gremolata
Stuffed Peppers*
$27.00
braised chicken thigh, risotto, pancetta, exotic shroom, swiss chard, spicy vodka blush
Pizza*
The pizza here at La Porta is made the classic Italian way in a brick oven. It will be thin crusted and have areas of char. This is the classic way! Please do not try to alter your pizza in any way, or it may compromise its integrity
Margherita*
$16.00
house-made mozzarella, plum tomato, fresh basil
- Gluten Free
- $3.00
- cauliflower flatbread
Pepperoni*
$16.00
artisan pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, basil, plum tomato
- Gluten Free
- $3.00
- cauliflower flatbread
Salsiccia*
$16.00
sweet italian sausage, rosemary, plum tomato, asiago
- Gluten Free
- $3.00
- cauliflower flatbread
Gamberetto*
$19.00
white pie, marinated shrimp, nduja sausage, mozzarella, red onion, bell pepper & friseé salad
- gluten free
- $3.00
- cauliflower flatbread
Alfredo*
$18.00
braised chicken thigh, green pea, pancetta, parmesan cream, asiago
- Gluten Free
- $3.00
- cauliflower flatbread
Apple & Prosciutto*
$18.00
white pie, prosciutto, apple, brie, candied-pecan, sage, mozzarella
- + Gluten Free
- $3.00
- cauliflower flatbread
Verdura*
$17.00
"white pie" butternut squash, brussels sprout, red onion, mushroom, goat cheese, saba
- Gluten Free
- $3.00
- cauliflower flatbread
Sporco*
$17.00
"dirty" spicy white pie, bacon, spinach, sharp provolone, mozzarella
- Gluten Free
- $3.00
- cauliflower flatbread
*These items either are or can be made gluten free. Some items may incur a price difference if made gluten free. ***Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness***
Antipasto
HALF Sheet Tray Size are generally based on serving 10ppl -OR- FULL Sheet Tray Size 18 ppl. **Some items require 72 hours notice.
Pollo di Buffalo *
one pound of sweet & spicy chicken wings, gorgonzola dolce, apricot, pickled celery & carrot
- Half Tray $70.00
- Full Tray $130.00
Assagio- Meat & Cheese*
assorted meats, cheeses, olives, peppers, relishes
- Half Tray $70.00
- Full Tray $130.00
Shrimp Cocktail *
(Sold in 5 pound increments) Cocktail Sauce & Lemon Wedges
- Market Price
Vegetable Crudite & Hummus Platter *
House-made Hummus, Olives, Pine Nut & Flat Bread with House-made Ranch & Onion Dips
- Half Tray $75.00
- Full Tray $140.00
Caprese Skewers *
Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, Basil, Balsamic
- Half Tray $85.00
Traditional Bruschetta
Tomato, Basil, Parmesan, Balsamic Drizzle
- Half Tray $65.00
- Full Tray $120.00
Hot Artichoke & Crab Dip with Bruschetta
- Half Tray $65.00
Insalata
HALF Sheet Tray Size are generally based on serving 10ppl -OR- FULL Sheet Tray Size 18 ppl. **Some items require 72 hours notice.
Casa *
spring lettuce, radicchio, honey vinaigrette, grana padano
- Half Tray $35.00
- Full Tray $60.00
Cesare *
romaine, crouton, lemon-parmigiano dressing, black pepper
- Half Tray $35.00
- Full Tray $60.00
Beet Salad *
salt roasted beets, house-made fresh mozzarella, blueberry, mandarin orange, mint, basil, toasted cashew, fennel vinaigrette
- Half Tray $50.00
- Full Tray $90.00
Pasta
HALF Sheet Tray Size are generally based on serving 10ppl -OR- FULL Sheet Tray Size 18 ppl. **Some items require 72 hours notice.
Choice of PASTA with Choice of a SAUCE
(Spaghetti, Cavatappi, Rigatoni) Your Choice of Sauce *Lemon Basil Cream, *Spicy White Wine, *Plum Tomato or *Pine Nut Basil Pesto
- Half Tray $50.00
- Full Tray $90.00
Baked Pasta
Fresh Ricotta, Fresh Mozzarella, Marinara Sauce, Fresh Basil, Oven Baked.
- Half Tray $50.00
- Full Tray $90.00
Lasagna *2 days notice to make, please.
fresh pasta sheets, bolognese, plum tomato cream, sharp provolone fonduta
- Half Tray $70.00
- Full Tray $130.00
Secondi
HALF Sheet Tray Size are generally based on serving 10ppl -OR- FULL Sheet Tray Size 18 ppl. **Some items require 72 hours notice.
Eggplant Parmigiano
crispy fried eggplant, smoked plum tomato, asiago, fresh mozzarella, frisee salad, spicy oregano vinaigrette
- Half Tray $80.00
- Full Tray $150.00
Porchetta
tender slow roasted pork shoulder, spicy broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, natural jus, Club Rolls
- Half Tray $90.00
- Full Tray $170.00
Chicken Parmigiano
Breaded & Pan Fried Chicken Breast, Baked with Fresh Mozzarella & House Made Marinara, Fresh Basil
- Half Tray $105.00
- Full Tray $195.00
Wood-fired Chicken Picatta
Lemon Caper, White Wine Sauce
- Half Tray $105.00
- Full Tray $195.00
Pan-seared Chicken Marsala
Exotic mushroom, fresh herbs, Marsala cream
- Half Tray $105.00
- Full Tray $195.00
Wood-fired Salmon Filet
Mustard glaze, fresh herbs, EVOO
- Half Tray $95.00
- Full Tray $180.00
Smoked Ribs {5 racks}
$125.00
smoked full racks of Babyback Ribs
Short Rib Sandwich *2days notice, please.
Horseradish Aioli, Club Rolls
- Half Tray $105.00
- Full Tray $200.00
Smoked Brisket *2days notice, please.
* 5 pound minimum.
- Per pound $18.00
Mini Meatball Sandwich
Classic homemade meatball, rosemary plum tomato, Club rolls
- Half Tray
- $55.00
- Full Tray
- $100.00
Mini Crabcakes
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
- Half Tray
- $90.00
- Full Tray
- $175.00
Cocktail List
Classic Margarita
Tequila, Triple sec, Fresh Lime & Orange
Pamagranate Lemonade
Kiki Vodka, Pomegranate, Cranberry, Lemonade
Rich Red Sangria
Red wine, Brandy, Blackberry Schnapps, Apricot Liqueur
Frozen Margarita
Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime, Simple, Orange Juice
Frozen Pina Colada
Rum, Coconut Rum, Pineapple Juice, Lemon, Coconut Milk
WHITE Wines by the Glass / Bottle
*Sparkling - Prosecco, Ca'Furlan
Veneto, IT
- glass $10.00
- bottle $40.00
*Frizzante -Moscato d'Asti, Luca Bosio
Piedmont, IT
- glass $11.00
- bottle $44.00
Rose, 12 e Mezzo
Puglia, IT
- glass $10.00
- bottle $40.00
Chardonnay, Waterbrook
Walla Walla, WA
- $11.00
- $44.00
Chardonnay, Eola Hills
Oregon 'Lightly Oaked'
- glass $12.00
- bottle $48.00
Pinot Grigio, Stella
Sicilia, IT
- glass $8.00
- bottle $32.00
Riesling, Heinz Eifel 'Shine'
Rheinhessen, Germany
- glass $10.00
- bottle $40.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Lobster Reef
Marlborough, NZ
- glass $11.00
- bottle $44.00
Verdicchio, Rocco
Toscana, IT
- glass $10.00
- bottle $40.00
RED Wines by the Glass / Bottle
Cabernet, Philly Style, Wahluke Slope, WA
- glass $11.00
Cabernet, "CS" Charles Smith "Substance", WA
- glass $12.00
- wine $48.00
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Nicodemi
- glass $8.00
- bottle $32.00
Sangiovese-Montepulciano, Conte Rosso, Marche, IT
- glass $12.00
- bottle $48.00
Pinot Noir, A to Z, Oregon
- glass $12.00
- bottle $48.00
Primativo del Salento, 12eMezzo, Puglia, IT
- glass $10.00
- bottle $40.00
Red Blend, "RED" Eola Hills, Oregon
- glass $11.00
- bottle $44.00
Italian Red Blend, "Fiasco", Tuscany-Sicily, IT
- glass $9.00
- bottle $36.00
Zinfandel , Ironstone, CA
- glass $10.00
- bottle $40.00
DRAFT BEERs
Stella Artois Belgium 5.2%abv
$5.75Conshohocken Ring the Bell Unfiltered Pilsner (Conshohocken, PA) 4%abv
$6.00Conshohocken Blood Money IPA (Conshohocken, PA) 6.7%abv
$6.00Rogue Honey Kolsch (Newport, OR) 5%abv
$6.00Goose Island Oktoberfest (Chicago, IL) 5.7%abv
$6.00Fat Heads Strange Magic IPA (N.Olmstead, OH) 6.5%abv
$6.75Wyndridge Cranberry Cider (Dallastown, PA) 5.5%abv
$6.00Rouge Chocolate Stout (Newport, OR) 5.8%abv
$6.00Antipasti
Assagio
$17.00
assorted meats, cheeses, olives, peppers, relishes
Zuppe del Giorno
- Market Price
Zuppe
$8.00
creamy kennett square mushroom soup, pancetta, parmigiano reggiano
Polpetto
$8.00
classic homemade meatball, pistachio pesto, sharp provolone fonduta
Cozze*
$12.00
wood fired PEI mussels, red or white, spicy or not
Calamari
$13.00
rice flour-crispy fried squid, cherry peppers, zucchini, tomato agrodolce
Ribs*
$14.00
1/2 rack babyback ribs smoked,BBQ sauce, side broccoli salad
Hummus*
$13.00
hummus of the day, assorted vegetables, pine nut, flat bread
Brussels Sprouts
$13.00
crispy brussels sprouts, golden raisin, toasted almond, chili vinaigrette
Tuscan Fries*
$10.00
house cut fries, eggplant, red pepper, onion, squash, garlic aioli, balsamic reduction, basil, parmigiano reggiano
Pollo di Buffala*
$13.00
one pound of sweet & spicy chicken wings, gorgonzola dolce, apricot, pickled celery & carrot
Scamorza
$12.00
breaded and fried smoked mozzarella, rosemary truffle honey
Insalate
add: chicken - $6, shrimp - $7, salmon - $9, crab cake - $13
Casa*
$9.00
spring lettuce, radicchio, honey vinaigrette, grana padano
- add chicken
- $6.00
- add shrimp
- $7.00
- add salmon
- $9.00
- add crab cake
- $13.00
Cesare*
$10.00
romaine, crouton, lemon-parmigiano dressing, black pepper
- add chicken
- $6.00
- add shrimp
- $7.00
- add salmon
- $9.00
- add crab cake
- $13.00
Beet*
$15.00
salt roasted beets, burrata, friseé, shaved fennel, pistachio, red grape, candied orange toasted fennel vinaigrette
- add chicken
- $6.00
- add shrimp
- $7.00
- add salmon
- $9.00
- add crab cake
- $13.00
Salmone*
$24.00
wood-fired atlantic salmon, market greens, apple, red onion, sun-dried cherry, candied pecan, goat cheese, apple cider vinaigrette
Spinache*
$13.00
baby spinach, dried cranberry, pumpkin seed, red onion, butternut squash, chickpea, gorgonzola, bacon vinaigrette
- add chicken
- $6.00
- add shrimp
- $7.00
- add salmon
- $9.00
- add crab cake
- $13.00
Sandwiches
come with a choice of Fries, Casa or Cesare Salad
Italian Tuna Melt*
$11.00
open faced focaccia, wood roasted tuna, olives, sun dried tomato, sharp provolone
Chicken Cutlet
$13.00
long roll, breaded chicken cutlet, bacon, apple, arugula, brie, saba
Carozza
$11.00
italian grilled cheese, fontina, bacon & cup of creamy tomato soup
Porchetta*
$13.00
slow roasted pork shoulder, spicy broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, natural jus, seeded long roll
Salmon B.L.T.
$14.00
fire roasted salmon, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun,
Paesano*
$14.00
8oz sirloin burger, applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onions, gorgonzola dolce, garlic aioli, balsamic reduction, fries on the burger
Torta
$16.00
oven-roasted crab cake, tomato, arugula, lemon caper aioli, brioche bun
Secondi
Parpardelle*
$20.00
lamb, roasted tomato, exotic mushroom, marcona almond, basil-mint pesto, ricotta salata
Granchio Omelet*
$15.00
lump crab, asparagus, sun-dried tomato, goat cheese
Gnocchi*
$21.00
ricotta gnocchi, lump crab, pistachio, lemon basil cream
Eggplant Stufato
$19.00
wood-fired stuffed eggplant, ricotta & mozzarella cheese, plum tomato, basil, pinenut & golden raisin gremolata
Pizza
Our pizza at la Porta is made the classic Italian way, in a brick-wood fired oven. It is thin crusted with just the right amount of char. We recommend not altering your pizza in any way as it may compromise the integrity. Please see your server with questions or concerns. Sensa Glutine (Gluten Free) - $3. What the Doctor ordered" Gluten Free & Low Carb - (Cauliflower Flatbread option)
Margherita*
$16.00
house-made mozzarella, plum tomato, fresh basil
Pepperoni*
$16.00
artisan pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, basil, plum tomato
Salsiccia*
$16.00
sweet italian sausage, rosemary, plum tomato, asiago
Gamberetto*
$19.00
white pie, marinated shrimp, nduja sausage, mozzarella, red onion, bell pepper & friseé salad
Alfredo*
$18.00
braised chicken thigh, green pea, pancetta, parmesan cream, asiago
Apple & Prosciutto*
$18.00
white pie, prosciutto, apple, brie, candied-pecan, sage, mozzarella
Verdura*
$17.00
"white pie" butternut squash, brussels sprout, red onion, mushroom, goat cheese, saba
Sporco*
$18.00
"dirty" spicy white pie, bacon, spinach, sharp provolone, mozzarella
*These items either are or can be made gluten-free
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Cuisine
Italian
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
About Us
La Porta features regional Italian cuisine drawing inspiration from all across Italy, with classic theory and Chef McAndrews