Portofino 16 Harbor Lock Road menu — United States
16 Harbor Lock Road, Utica, NY 13502 · +13157905026Browse 61 items from Portofino 16 Harbor Lock Road's menu. AI reference images help explain the dishes; they are not photos of the restaurant's actual food.
STARTERS

Toasted ciabatta bread topped with a savory mixture of roasted garlic, tomatoes, onions, and basil, baked with Asiago cheese and drizzled with basil oil and balsamic glaze.

Crispy fried squid served with banana peppers, fresh lemon, tomato sauce, and a lemon-garlic dipping sauce.

Large chilled shrimp served with a tangy tomato-based dipping sauce and a wedge of fresh lemon.

CARPACCIO
$22Thinly sliced raw beef tenderloin served with truffle oil, Parmesan cheese, fresh arugula, and toasted bread.

This starter features roasted beets served over arugula with goat cheese, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, pickled red onions, and a drizzle of saffron honey.

A creamy, fresh burrata cheese with a lightly charred exterior, served with apricot chutney, herb-grilled flatbread, and basil oil.

ARANCINI
$15Crispy, golden-fried saffron risotto balls served with a truffle-Parmesan dipping sauce, grated cheese, and a classic tomato sauce.

Crispy fried Brussels sprouts served with Gorgonzola cheese, a balsamic glaze, and bits of crispy prosciutto.

These mild-to-medium long hot peppers are stuffed with a blend of sweet sausage, three cheeses, and garlic, then broiled and topped with balsamic glaze, onion aioli, and tomato sauce.

This starter features blanched escarole sautéed with spicy soppressata, cherry peppers, garlic, and oil, topped with Asiago cheese and seasoned breadcrumbs.

Six breaded mozzarella cheese wedges, deep-fried and served with a side of tomato-based pomodoro sauce.
PERSONAL & FOR THE TABLE

SAUSAGE & PEPPERS
$7–$19Grilled sweet Italian sausages served with sautéed bell or hot cherry peppers, onions, and a side of house-made tomato sauce.
- One$7
- Two$13
- Three$19

PORTOFINO MEATBALLS
$7–$19These signature house-made meatballs are a blend of beef and pork, roasted and simmered in sauce until tender, available in portions of 3, 6, or 9.
- 3$7
- 6$13
- 9$19

RISOTTO ALLA MILANESE
$9–$17A creamy, traditional Italian rice dish flavored with saffron, white wine, and Parmesan cheese, served with a fresh lemon wedge.
- Personal$9
- For The Table$17

PERSONAL OR TABLE PASTA
$9–$17Choose your preferred pasta shape and sauce to be prepared as an individual portion or a larger serving for the table.
- Personal$9
- Table$17
SOUPS & SALADS

INSALATA
$5–$9A fresh mix of field greens topped with cucumber, carrot, tomato, and onion, served with your choice of house-made dressing.
- Personal$5
- Table$9

INSALATA ALLA CAESAR
$9–$15Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in a house-made Caesar dressing, finished with crunchy crostini, pickled red onions, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
- Personal$9
- Table$15

This seasonal salad features arugula, red onion, goat cheese, dried cranberries, candied nuts, and croutons, all tossed in a citrus vinaigrette.

A fresh mixed green salad topped with Italian meats, goat cheese, olives, roasted red peppers, vegetables, and tangy pepperoncini.

ZUPPA
$7–$11Please ask your server about our selection of house-made soups, available in 8 oz. cups or 12 oz. bowls.
- 8 oz. cup$7
- 12 oz. bowl$11
PASTAS

TORTELLINI
$31Ricotta-filled pasta rings sautéed with spinach and mushrooms in a creamy sherry wine sauce, finished with Asiago cheese and a port wine reduction.

This dish features corkscrew-shaped pasta tossed in a creamy lobster sauce, baked with mozzarella and breadcrumbs, and topped with a six-ounce cold water lobster tail and fresh lemon.

Linguini pasta tossed with shrimp, scallops, and calamari in a spicy tomato sauce, finished with fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon.

Handmade pasta filled with lobster and striped with squid ink, served with your choice of sauce.

Layers of tender pasta sheets filled with house-made meat sauce, herbed ricotta, mozzarella, and fresh basil.

Wide, flat pappardelle pasta tossed in a rich, slow-cooked veal shank sauce, finished with creamy herbed ricotta, a port wine reduction, and shaved Parmesan.

This dish features cavatappi pasta and broccoli florets tossed in a garlic Alfredo sauce, topped with a breaded chicken cutlet and served either creamy or baked.
STEAK

An 8 oz. grilled filet mignon served with herb-roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and a creamy Gorgonzola cheese sauce.

A 14-ounce hand-cut striploin steak topped with garlic herb butter and roasted garlic, served alongside pasta tossed in garlic and oil with spinach.

A 24-ounce bone-in ribeye steak grilled and served with herb-roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, a port wine reduction, and garlic herb butter.

This 32-ounce bone-in tomahawk steak is served with garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and a house-made osso bucco demi-glace.
ENTREES

CHICKEN OR VEAL PORTOFINO
$35–$41A breaded chicken or veal cutlet topped with herbed ricotta, spinach, artichokes, and mozzarella, served over pasta with sautéed shrimp in a creamy sherry sauce.
- Chicken$35
- Veal$41

A 12-ounce bone-in pork chop served with rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables, and a savory soy ginger glaze.

A half rack of lamb roasted with garlic and herbs, served with rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables, tzatziki, and fresh lemon.

A slow-cooked, tender pork shank served with garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and a savory port wine sauce.

A half chicken marinated in house spices, grilled, and served with garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and a savory chicken sauce.

This 8-ounce salmon fillet is topped with an Asiago cheese and herb breadcrumb crust, served with rice pilaf, sautéed spinach, a roasted red pepper sauce, and a fresh lemon wedge.

Pan-seared, breaded sea scallops served with garlic butter and sherry over saffron-infused risotto and seasonal vegetables.

Large shrimp sautéed in a garlic and lemon white wine sauce with spinach and cherry tomatoes, served over linguini pasta and finished with goat cheese.

This 6-ounce premium beef burger is seasoned with blackening spices and topped with seared prosciutto, Gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions, and charred onion aioli on a brioche bun, served with truffle Parmesan fries.
TRADITIONAL UTICA FARE

This dish features chicken breast, peppers, onions, mushrooms, cherry peppers, garlic, olives, and cured Italian sausage sautéed in a tomato-based sauce and finished with a creamy white sauce.

MARSALA CHICKEN OR VEAL
$27–$33Tender chicken or veal sautéed with mushrooms and onions in a savory Marsala wine and garlic herb butter sauce, served with pasta and spinach.
- Chicken$27
- Veal$33

A breaded and fried cutlet of chicken, veal, or eggplant, topped with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil oil.
- Chicken$25
- Veal$30
- Eggplant$20

Your choice of chicken, veal, or haddock, egg-battered and pan-fried, served over pasta with garlic, oil, and spinach in a lemon white wine sauce.
- Chicken$27
- Veal$33
- Haddock$30

THE CLASSICO
$25This dish features three meatballs and an Italian sausage link served over your choice of pasta with garlic bread and a sauce of your selection.
DESSERT

TIRAMISU
$15This Italian dessert features layers of coffee-soaked sponge biscuits and creamy mascarpone cheese, finished with a dusting of cocoa powder.

A warm chocolate cake with a liquid fudge center, served with a scoop of vanilla gelato.

This dense, flourless chocolate cake is served with fresh whipped cream and a variety of berries.

CRÈME BRÛLÉE
$10A chilled vanilla custard topped with a thin, crunchy layer of hardened caramelized sugar.

A large, crispy pastry shell filled with sweetened ricotta cream, available in classic, pistachio, or seasonal flavors.

A layered dessert featuring dark, milk, and white chocolate creams with a crunchy hazelnut base.

A house-made mascarpone cheesecake with a vanilla wafer crust, served plain or topped with your choice of macerated berries, cherries, salted caramel, or chocolate sauce.

A refreshing lemon gelato swirled with a sweet Limoncello liqueur sauce.

GELATO
$3 PER SCOOPA smooth, Italian-style frozen dessert available in a variety of rotating flavors.

This lemon-infused sponge cake is layered with creamy mascarpone filling and topped with white chocolate shavings.
KIDS MENU

A breaded or grilled chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, served over thin pasta.

Three meatballs served over your choice of pasta and sauce.

A four-ounce smashed beef patty served on a ciabatta roll with your choice of cheese and a side of fries.

Crispy breaded chicken breast strips served with a side of french fries.

Rigatoni or capellini pasta tossed in melted butter, with the option to substitute red or Alfredo sauce.

A toasted sandwich made with melted American cheese on brioche bread, served with a side of fries.
About this menu
Menu items include TOMATO BRUSCHETTA, CALAMARI & PEPPERS, SHRIMP COCKTAIL.
Menu captured from https://portofinoutica.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Spring2026-Dinner.pdf,
This is an unofficial menu. SeEat is not affiliated with the restaurant. Offerings and prices may vary by location.
AI dish images and labels are decision support only. Confirm allergies and safety-critical dietary needs with the restaurant.
