Portobello News, Reviews & Events

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Levy Preferred members can help us celebrate National Pizza week by enjoying a fresh wood oven fired pizza for just $5.  Make our rustic thin crust pizza your lunch pick any day of the week. Available to Levy Preferred members every day from 11:30 am to 4 pm.

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Beer Dinner Date Changed! 

Since our guest Chef Sarah Grueneberg has made it to the final four of Top Chef Texas, we’re moving the Portobello Beer Dinner back one day to Thursday, February 23. This way you and Chef Grueneberg can watch what happens on Bravo this week and next as we all anxiously await the results. All the other details (time, menu, etc.) remain the same.  \

We look forward to toasting to Chef Grueneberg’s accomplishments thus far with you and Chef Mantuano.  See you on the 23^rd!”

Celebrity Beer Dinner

Portobello welcomes Chicago Chefs Tony Mantuano and Sarah Grueneberg for an exclusive Beer Dinner.  Portobello’s Executive Chef Steven Richard has teamed up with Spiaggia Chefs Mantuano and Grueneberg to create a four-course, trattoria-inspired menu with perfectly paired brews.  The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a reception and dinner at 7 p.m.  Cost is $59.95 per person, plus tax and service.

Guests will have the opportunity to interact with Chef Mantuano, a collaborator with Portobello and known for his role on Bravo's Top Chef Masters season two, and Chef Grueneberg, Spiaggia’s Executive Chef and current cheftestant on “Top Chef: Texas."

For reservations or more  information - 407.934.828.8996.

Antipasti

Salumi, formaggi, crostini, farmer’s market pickled vegetables
Pairing - Hefe-weizen

Pasta

Drunken Gnocchi – Guanciale, caramelized  onion, tomato, deglazed with Orlando Brewing Organic Red Ale
Pairing - Organic Red Ale 

Entree

Braised short rib – Slow cooked with Orlando Brewing Eagle Stout served over polenta
Pairing - Eagle stout

Dessert

Biramisu – Portobello’s version of tiramisu made with Orlando Brewing Black Water Porter
Pairing - Black Water Porter

For reservations or inquiries regarding group sales please contact Marian Ream at 407-828-8996 or mream@levyrestaurants.com

Local Organic Beers

Local beers from the Orlando Brewing, Florida’s only certified organic brewery. The ingredients used in crafting these ales are grown without insecticides, bioengineering, or irradiation and are officially certified Organic by the USDA. These beers are the only ones declared “Fresh From Florida” by the State’s Department of Agriculture. We will be featuring these outstanding local beers for the month of April to celebrate the freshness of Spring. Come and can taste the difference.

Olde Pelican E.P.A. is a copper colored medium bodied ale with sharp hop and caramel malt flavors. A classic balance with the complexity of an English style pale ale.

Red Ale provides a rich hop aroma that is well balanced with malt sweetness. The classic American ale is brewed for the unmistakable red color with a clean and crisp flavor, moderate caramel flavor, and alluring aroma.

Blackwater Dry Porter has a medium body and distinct chocolate and coffee flavors. This rich black colored ale is truly a one of a kind favorite.

Biramisu Arrives at Portobello

With the inspiration of Chef Tony Mantuano, Chef/Partner at Spiaggia, and the collaboration of Portobello Executive Chef, Steven Richard, they have created an innovative dessert call biramisu. Just in time for Oktoberfest, the biramisu is Portobello’s very own variation of the traditional tiramisu. The biramisu incorporates a local organic porter from Orlando Brewing in a one of a kind dessert that I am sure you will agree is uniquely superb. Rachelle Lucas, provided a detailed overview of the biramisu that can be viewed at Inn the Kitchen. You can find out what ingredients are used in the creation of the biramisu as well as view photographs of Chef Steve in action. See how our chef combines all these ingredients into the unique biramisu presentation and learn more about the porter selected for this revolutionary dessert.

Portobello Launches Meatballs and More at the Meatball Bar!

 

 

Enjoy an array of mouthwatering Meatball Sliders & locally brewed Italian beers. Need a break from the heat and summer crowds? Pull up a seat at Portobello’s all new Meatball Bar! Portobello restaurant is embracing meatball mania, offering a crave-worthy and affordable assortment of meatball sliders perfectly paired with local and organic beers. The Meatball Bar pays homage to the classic Italian dish, offering four varieties of meatball. The menu showcases Beef & Veal with Parsley, Spicy Pork, Chicken with Sage, and Salmon with Tarragon. Each slider is served on a soft mini bread roll, topped with tomato basil sauce and freshly grated Parmigianino cheese. Portobello will also offer locally brewed and organic beers at the Meatball Bar, hand selected to complement your menu selection. The refreshing options include European Pilz, Olde Pelican E.P.A. and Blackwater Porter.

News on Portobello

"The food was top-notch – creative interpretations of Italian dishes that were flavorful and filling. And I suddenly find myself able to once again recommend it as a destination. What a treat to have a restaurant to suggest for before or after a La Nouba performance."  Scott Joseph's Orlando Restaurant Guide - 2/17/09

Braised Cooking at Portobello

With cooler weather on the horizon, it is the perfect time to enjoy authentic comfort foods in the hospitable ambiance that Portobello provides. Slow cooking braised meats are one of the Italian specialties customized for your enjoyment. Read more from GalTime senior editor, KyAnn Lewis, as she writes about our unique cooking techniques.

Simon Veness Reviews Portobello

Simon Vaness of Vaness Travel recently dined at Portobello. Simon and his wife, Susan, recently visited Orlando and provided their enlightening perspective  while dining at Portobello.  The Vaness couple form an insightful research and writing team. Their informative guides to Orlando have garnered numerous accolades (including Best Guidebook with the British Guild of Travel Writers) but, more importantly, have been the No 1 titles on their destinations for many years with the people who count most - their readers.

Andy Russell Celebrates 50 Years at Portobello

Congratulations to Andy and Denise Russell, of Lifestyle Travel, who recently celebrated their 50th birthdays in Orlando.  Read what Andy writes about Portobello.