Appetizers on Catalina Island - Ristornate Villa Portofino Appetizer Menu

Insalata Caprese

$9.95

Fresh mozzarella cheese, roma tomatos and fresh basil, drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar, lemon and extra virgin olive oil.

Cocktail di Gamberi

$12.95

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail served with lemon and cocktail sauce..

Carpaccio di Tonno

$12.95

Sliced rare tuna served with lemon and extra virgin olive oil, argula and shaved Parmesan cheese.

Carpaccio di Bue

$13.95

Sliced rare beef served with cracked black pepper, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, argula and shaved Parmesan cheese.

Antipasto all' Italiano (serves two)

$15.95

Chef's choice of meats, cheese, vegetables and kalamata olives.

Bruschetta con Pomodoro

$7.95

Grilled bread topped with ripe roma tomatoes, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil and finished with asiago and reggiano cheese.

Mozzarella Fritta alla Marinara

$8.95

Lightly breaded and fried mozzarella cheese served with fresh herbs in a marinara sauce.

Lumache con Burro, Aglio e Porto

$10.95

Escargot sautéed in garlic butter and port wine.

Calamari Fritti

$10.95

Calamari lightly breaded, fried and served with marinara sauce.

Carciofi Ripieni

$11.95

Steamed artichoke served with seasoned bread crumbs and Parmesan butter.

Cozze in Padella all' Aglio

$12.95

Black mussels sautéed in white wine and garlic butter.

Torta di Granchio

$13.95

Crab cakes served with a concasse of tomato and tomato curry vinaigrette, garnished with Parmesan cheese.

Scampi al Vino Bianco

$14.95

Jumbo Shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, fresh herbs and white wine.

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