Portalli's

4.2 (121)

$30 and under

Italian

8085 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Set in the heart of beautiful historic Ellicott City, Portalli’s is an Italian restaurant like no other, led by the coordinated vision of proprietors Evan Brown and local chef Keith Holsey

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.portallis.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Keith Holsey
Private party facilities
Our Chef can work with you to develop a menu and execute a private meal for you and your guests in the comfort of your own home. Our Beverage Director can then design an exquisite wine or whiskey pairing for the meal. Contact us today, and we'll start working to make your evening impressive and unforgettable. https://portallis.com/private-events/

Location
8085 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Neighborhood
Hanover
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine

Crab Chowder$8.00
lump crab meat, corn, sherry
Bruschetta$9.00
baked crostini, roma tomatoes, red onion, cannellini beans, balsamic glaze
Baked Oysters$12.00
bacon, garlic, shallots, dijon-creamed spinach, toasted breadcrumbs
Fried Mozzarella Cheese Curds$9.00
panko and herb-breaded mozzarella, house-made marinara
Prince Edward Island Mussels*$11.00
pan-steamed, pomegranate juice, white wine, scallions, toasted baguette
Baked Ricotta Cheese$9.00
garlic, lemon, black pepper, crostini
Calamari$11.00
semolina-dusted and flash fried, parmesan, house-made marinara
Arancini$9.00
crispy stuffed risotto balls, pancetta, peas, pickled red onions, balsamic vinaigrette
Blistered Shishito Peppers*$8.00
topped with roasted garlic and lemon olive oil crumble
Steamed Clams$11.00
littleneck clams in garlic and herb white wine broth with toasted bread
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$12.00
three petite cakes, garlic chili aioli
Butcher and Cheese Board*$18.00
chef's selection of cheese, charcuterie, and accoutrements

Insalata

Portalli Salad*$8.00
baby greens, poached pears, celery, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, lemon dijon vinaigrette
Wedge Salad*$8.00
iceberg lettuce, candied pancetta, cherry tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese dressing
Spinach and Quinoa Salad*$8.00
toasted pecans, apple, craisin, red onion, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar*$8.00
romaine, hard boiled egg crumbles, parmesan crisp, croutons, anchovy-based caesar dressing
Bookmaker*$15.00
romaine, ham, salami, provolone, olives, raw onion, tomatoes, hard boiled egg, blackened shrimp, parmesan vinaigrette

Salad Additions

Grilled Chicken$4.00
Shrimp$5.00
Filet Mignon Tips$10.00
Jumbo Lump Crab$8.00
Salmon$7.00

Pasta di Pesce

Seafood Carbonara*$22.00
sautéed shrimp, scallops, crab, spaghetti, egg pancetta cream sauce
Seafood Fra Diavolo*$20.00
clams, mussels, shrimp, rigatoni, spicy pepper marinara
Crab Ravioli$22.00
roasted mushrooms, bacon, peppadew, sherry-cream sauce
Surf & Turf Rigatoni*$21.00
jumbo shrimp, filet mignon tips, arugula, peppadew, sautéed mushrooms, red wine cream sauce
Cioppino over Pappardelle$22.00
jumbo lump crab, shrimp, scallops, pappardelle pasta, tomato white wine velouté

Classico

Spaghetti & Meatballs$18.00
homemade meatballs, marinara sauce
Lasagne$17.00
italian classic, ricotta, mozzarella, bolognese sauce
Veal Braciole$22.00
mozzarella stuffed tender veal, spaghetti, red wine tomato sauce
Chicken Marsala*$18.00
broiled chicken breast, italian sausage, wild mushrooms, pappardelle pasta, marsala wine sauc
Three-Cheese Tortellini$18.00
roasted chicken breast, shallots, spinach, tomato cream sauce
Pasta Bolognese$17.00
pappardelle pasta, bolognese sauce, touch of cream
Gnocchi and Clams$19.00
sautéed with bacon, leeks, and fennel in a white wine lemon seafood velouté
Cauliflower Risotto*$16.00
cauliflower rice, roasted mushrooms, leeks, chili dusted pine nuts, parmesan cheese
Vegetarian Inganno*$16.00
sautéed spaghetti squash "noodles", herb roasted tomatoes, spinach, shallots, wild mushrooms, parmesan cheese

Pesce

Pan-Seared Sea Scallops*$22.00
cauliflower and celery risotto, tomato tarragon jus
Broiled Jumbo Lump Crab Cake*$25.00
garlic chili aioli, sautéed brussels sprouts
Shrimp Saltimbocca$20.00
prosciutto wrapped shrimp, lemon sage veloute, sauteed broccolini
Grilled Wild Rockfish*$22.00
roasted fingerling potatoes, ham, whole grain mustard crème fraîche
Grilled Salmon*$20.00
broccolini, topped with roasted red pepper and almond romesco sauce

Carne

Braised Lamb Shank*$28.00
red wine demi-glace, roasted fingerling potatoes
Porchetta*$20.00
stuffed with garlic and herbs, sliced and served over red wine demi-glace, sautéed broccolini
Braised Short Ribs*$24.00
red wine demi-glace, roasted fingerling potatoes
Chicken Porchetta*$19.00
confit thigh rolled with pancetta in a chicken breast and slow roasted served with bacon roasted brussels sprouts
Blackened Chicken Florentine*$21.00
twin blackened breasts, lump crab, tomato cream sauce, broccolini
Veal Porterhouse*$30.00
14 oz bone-in, grilled and topped with Drambuie-infused mushrooms, sautéed spinach

La Carta

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes$5.00
Cauliflower and Celery Risotto$5.00
Broccolini$5.00
Sautéed Spinach$5.00
Spaghetti Squash "Noodles" and Marinara$5.00
Homemade Meatballs$5.00
Pasta Marinara$5.00
Garlic Bread$5.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Portalli's.

4.2

(121)

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

121 Reviews

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Diva203
Baltimore26 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for our anniversary. The food was excellent as was the service.
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WenD Gold
Baltimore14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone at Portalli’s treats us like family. We will be back. #ecstrong
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Ro727 Gold
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were visiting Md from NJ and decided to have dinner in Old Ellicott City. Didn't know anything about this restaurant and were VERY happy. I had a veal chop, my husband had Rock Fish they were both wonderful. The waitress was extremely good and very attentive. I would certainly go back next time in Ellicott City!
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PatrickH
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there with a group of 13 for my daughter's graduation. They put us in a separate space so we were able to relax and enjoy. They were attentive and the food & drinks were fabulous! My husband and I came here recently for a late afternoon drink and appetizer. We had our dog with us and were able to sit on the deck out back - that was fabulous as well! Had the weather been nice, we would have asked to have our group of 13 on the deck out back! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
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SallieD
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice view..amazing food..great service..perfect place to celebrate our anniversary...sit downstairs for quieter more intimate experience..
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CathyC
Denver23 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Girlfriends Brunch! Wonderful time too eat great food, laugh and enjoy friends. Our server Carole was very attentive and willing to help a friend with food sensitivities. We will be back for sure!
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MattP
Baltimore1 review
3.0
Dined on May 13, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Used to be a favorite spot of ours. Not sure what happened or if it was an off night, but service was slow and food was underwhelming.
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Mozee Gold
Baltimore78 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 13, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Went to Portalli's for Sunday Brunch on Mother's Day. The buffet brunch was adequate, but nothing special stood out. Were it not for the good omelettes, the 40 dollar price tag (including bottomless mimosas) would have been quite over-priced. As it is, we can get better quality at more reasonable prices at other establishments in Howard County. This is the second time we've been here since the re-opening, and I must say that we were a bit disappointed. We went for dinner the first time, and although the food and service were good, the dinner was over-priced for what it was. The mgmt. does not seem to have it's act together.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Baltimore8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good food! Convenient to home! Great service tonight from Miiranda!
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Molly
Washington DC26 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 12, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Portelli's is back from the Ellicott City flood and the food is even better and the atmosphere is better also. The portions are a bit smaller but the prices are also lower. We had a great table by the window. We enjoyed everything we ate and the home made Tiramisu for dessert was wonderful.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.portallis.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Keith Holsey
Private party facilities
Our Chef can work with you to develop a menu and execute a private meal for you and your guests in the comfort of your own home. Our Beverage Director can then design an exquisite wine or whiskey pairing for the meal. Contact us today, and we'll start working to make your evening impressive and unforgettable. https://portallis.com/private-events/

Location
8085 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Neighborhood
Hanover
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine

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Antipasti

Crab Chowder$8.00

Bruschetta$9.00

Baked Oysters$12.00

Fried Mozzarella Cheese Curds$9.00

Prince Edward Island Mussels*$11.00

Baked Ricotta Cheese$9.00

Calamari$11.00

Arancini$9.00

Blistered Shishito Peppers*$8.00

Steamed Clams$11.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$12.00

Butcher and Cheese Board*$18.00

Insalata

Portalli Salad*$8.00

Wedge Salad*$8.00

Spinach and Quinoa Salad*$8.00

Caesar*$8.00

Bookmaker*$15.00

Salad Additions

Grilled Chicken$4.00

Shrimp$5.00

Filet Mignon Tips$10.00

Jumbo Lump Crab$8.00

Salmon$7.00

Pasta di Pesce

Seafood Carbonara*$22.00

Seafood Fra Diavolo*$20.00

Crab Ravioli$22.00

Surf & Turf Rigatoni*$21.00

Cioppino over Pappardelle$22.00

Classico

Spaghetti & Meatballs$18.00

Lasagne$17.00

Veal Braciole$22.00

Chicken Marsala*$18.00

Three-Cheese Tortellini$18.00

Pasta Bolognese$17.00

Gnocchi and Clams$19.00

Cauliflower Risotto*$16.00

Vegetarian Inganno*$16.00

Pesce

Pan-Seared Sea Scallops*$22.00

Broiled Jumbo Lump Crab Cake*$25.00

Shrimp Saltimbocca$20.00

Grilled Wild Rockfish*$22.00

Grilled Salmon*$20.00

Carne

Braised Lamb Shank*$28.00

Porchetta*$20.00

Braised Short Ribs*$24.00

Chicken Porchetta*$19.00

Blackened Chicken Florentine*$21.00

Veal Porterhouse*$30.00

La Carta

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes$5.00

Cauliflower and Celery Risotto$5.00

Broccolini$5.00

Sautéed Spinach$5.00

Spaghetti Squash "Noodles" and Marinara$5.00

Homemade Meatballs$5.00

Pasta Marinara$5.00

Garlic Bread$5.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable