Ernesto’s Italian Restaurant Menu
Introducing the Menu at Ernesto’s Italian Restaurant
Welcome to Ernesto’s Italian Restaurant, where authentic Italian cuisine meets a lively dining atmosphere. Nestled in the heart of Portland, this restaurant caters to every palate with an inviting menu featuring traditional favorites and innovative dishes.
- Anti-Pasto Platter: Start with a delightful array of aged salami, prosciutto, and marinated mushrooms, perfect for sharing.
- Signature Soups: Enjoy the house-made Minestrone or the rich New England Clam Chowder, crafted with care and fresh ingredients.
- Kids’ Menu: Little diners can create their pasta dishes or indulge in cheesy ravioli, ensuring a fun experience for all ages.
With options like fried Mozzarella and Tuscan wings, every bite at Ernesto's is a celebration of Italian flavors. Whether you're dining in or ordering out, the charming ambiance and attentive service make each visit memorable. Come savor your favorite dishes and discover new delights!
ANTI-PASTO
TRADITIONAL
Aged salami, prosciutto, pepperoni, provolone, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, capers, roasted red peppers and marinated mushrooms.
MOZZARELLA FRITTI
Mozzarella Moon Slices lightly breaded, fried and served with marinara sauce.
TUSCAN WINGS
Chicken wings lightly fried, then tossed with choice of teriyaki, buffalo, barbecue or plain. Served with carrots, celery and our house blue cheese dressing.
ZUCHINNI FRITTI
Fresh zucchini lightly battered, fried and served with marinara.
GARLIC CHEESE BREAD
1/2 or full loaf of our fresh baked French Bread. Topped with Garlic Butter and a Parmesan Romano Cheese blend. Sliced and Broiled served with a choice of Marinara or Pesto Sauce.
OLIVE TAPENADE WITH CROSTINI
Kalamata and Black Olives marinated with capers, sun dried tomato, fresh garlic, oregano, basil, lemon, black pepper, olive oil and garnished with fresh parsley.
CAPRESE
Fresh mozzarella, roma tomato, basil and balsamic over crostini.
POTATO SKINS
Our Russet Potatos baked cored and lightly fried then topped with your choice of Bacon, Cheese and Green Onion or Broccoli and Cheddar. Served with Sour Cream
BASKET OF FRENCH FRIES
Our russet potato, cut skinny brined then fried and seasoned.
BASKET OF ONION RINGS
Sweet white onion meets beer batter lightly fried.
HOUSE MINESTRONE
Our Daily Scratch Made Signature Minestrone. Slow simmered Beef Broth with hearty vegetables and macaroni pasta.
DAILY ZUPPA
Our Daily Scratch Made Soup. Friday's and Saturday's are always The Best New England Style Clam Chowder. Sunday through Thursday is Chef's Choice.
HOUSE SIDE SALAD
Choice of Garden Salad or Caesar upgrade to Spinach +2Garden Salad is a bed of Romaine Lettuce with Fresh Carrots, Red Cabbage, Grape Tomato and Garlic Croutons with choice of Dressing. Caesar Salad is a Bed of Romaine with grated Parmesan and Romano Cheese, Garlic Croutons and House Caesar Dressing. Spinach Salad is a base of Fresh Baby Spinach, Sliced Mushrooms, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Bacon and Boiled Egg served with Poppy Seed Dressing.
Soup and Salad
Choose from Our Scratch Made Minestrone or Daily Soup.Choose from Our Garden Salad or Caesar Salad or Choose a Spinach Salad for $2 more. Served with 2 Slices of Focaccia Bread.
TUSCAN STEAK INSALATA
Tender top Sirloin Char Broiled to order served over Romaine Lettuce with Gorgonzola Cheese, Grilled Portabella, Grilled Onions, Croutons with a Peppercorn Parmesan Dressing.
MICHAELS INSALATA
Fresh cut Romaine Lettuce with Aged Salami, Pepperoni, Provolone Cheese, Fresh Mushrooms, Kalamata olives, Roma Tomato and Artichoke Hearts with Ernestos signature Italian Dressing.
MEDITERANEAN CHICKEN INSALATA
Fresh cut Romaine Lettuce with Roma Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese and Char Broiled Chicken Breast with a Lemon Dijon dressing.
SPINACH SALAD
Garden fresh spinach tossed with poppy seed dressing, apple wood smoked bacon, fresh mushrooms, boiled egg and crumbled blue cheese.
HAIL CAESAR INSALATA
Fresh cut romaine lettuce with Romano and Parmesan cheese, croutons and House Caesar dressing.
GREEK GARDENS OF HEAVEN
Fresh cut Iceberg lettuce with Roma tomato, red onion, cucumber, kalamata olive, Pepperoncini, feta cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano and dressed in red wine vinegarand olive oil.
Soup and Salad
BEVERERAGES
Canned Coke Products
Choose from Coca Cola, Sprite, Diet Coke, Barq's Rootbeer, Coke 0, Vanilla Coke, Cherry Coke or Dasani Bottle Water
2 Litre of Soda
Choose from Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Barq's Root Beer, Cherry Coke
16oz Monster Energy Drink
Small Pasta Your Way
Build your own Pasta Creation. Served with choice of soup or salad and 2 slices of focaccia Bread. Pictured as Fettucine Alfredo.
Large Pasta Your Way
Create your own Pasta Dish. Served with Choice of Soup or Salad and 2 slices of Focaccia Bread.Picture with Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and a Italian Sausage.
PASTA YOUR WAY
CLASSIC ITALIAN DISHES
-MEAT RAVIOLI-
Pockets of Pasta stuffed with Italian Beef and Pork dressed in your choice of sauces. Served with choice of Soup or Salad and 2 slices of Focaccia Bread.
-JUMBO CHEESE RAVIOLI-
Pockets of pasta stuffed with a blend of Ricotta, Romano, Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese Dressed in your choice of sauces. Served with choice of soup or salad and 2 slices of focaccia bread.
-MIX SPAGHETTI & RAVIOLI-
Spaghetti and Choice of Meat or Cheese Ravioli with choice of Sauce. Served with choice of Soup or Salad and 2 slices of Focaccia Bread.
-SPAGHETTI CARBONARA-
Spaghetti Pasta sauteed with Italian Sausage, Prosciutto, Roasted Garlic, Romano Cheese and Whole Egg in a Cream Sauce.
-GNOCCHI-
Potato dumplings sauted in butter and garlic and dressed in marinara or meat sauce.
-TORTELLINI-
Rings of pasta filled with choice of meat or cheese and dressed in choice of sauces. Served with choice of soup or salad and 2 slices of focaccia bread.
-MARCOS MEDITERANEAN PASTA-
Kalamata Olives, Zucchini, Green Onion and Roma Tomato sauted together with White Wine, Olive Oil and fresh garlic over angel hair pasta with a garnish of parsley and Feta Cheese.
ERNESTOS SIGNATURE MEAT LASAGNA
Our Italian Sausage, Italian Beef, Pepperoni and Salami with Ernestos Meat Sauce and Blend of Cheeses layered between sheets of pasta and baked to perfection. Served with Soup or Salad and 2 Slices of Focaccia Bread.
RAVIOLI DI CARNE AL FORNO
Pockets of Pasta stuffed with Italian Sausage, Beef, garlic, Romano and Ricotta Cheese topped with Ernestos Meat Sauce and Provolone Cheese, then broiled. Served with choice of soup or salad and 2 slices of focaccia Bread.
JACKIES BAKED RIGATONI
Rigatoni pasta tossed in Ernestos Meat Sauce topped with Alfredo Sauce and our Blend of Cheesesbaked and garnished with Romano cheese. Served with Choice of Soup or Salad and 2 slices of Focaccia Bread.
CANNELONI
Tubes of pasta filled with Italian Beef, Egg, Onion, Roasted Peppers, Ricotta and Romano cheese topped with Ernestos Meat Sauce and Blend of Cheeses, then broiled. Served with Sauted Vegetables. Choice of Soup or Salad and 2 slices of Focaccia Bread
MANICOTTI
Tubes of pasta filled with Ricotta, Romano and Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese with Egg, Garlic and Parsley topped with Slow Roasted Marinara and our Blend of Cheeses, then broiled. Served with Sauted Vegetables. Choice of soup or salad and 2 slices of focaccia Bread.
GARDENA LASAGNA
Fresh Spinach, Zuchini, Onion and Mushroom in our Slow Roasted Marinara with Cottage Cheese and Our Signature Cheese Blend between sheets of pasta and baked to perfection. Served with choice of soup or salad and 2 slices of focaccia Bread
PERFEZIONE AL FORNO
PASTA DI PESCE
-SHRIMP SCAMPI-
Cold water Shrimp and Fresh Mushrooms sauted with Garlic, Fresh Basil, Roma Tomato in a White Wine Sauce over Angel Hair Pasta. Served with choice of soup or salad and 2 slices of focaccia bread.
-CLAM LINGUINI-
Steamed and chopped Clams seasoned with Butter, Sauted Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes and Fresh Lemon Served over Linguini with choice of Red or White Wine Sauce. Served with choice of soup or salad and 2 slices of focaccia bread.
-SEAFOOD FETTUCINE-
Cold water Shrimp, Scallops, Clams and Cod sauted in a Light Cream Sauce with Romano Cheese and Fettucine Pasta. Served with choice of soup or salad and 2 slices of focaccia bread.
-PASTA CLASSICO-
Cold water Shrimp sauted in Olive Oil, Butter, Shallots, Tomato, Garlic and Olives, served over Capellini Pasta. Served with choice of soup or salad and 2 slices of focaccia bread.
-AL MARSALA-
Choose from Eggplant, Chicken or Veal Medallions sauted in Marsala Wine with Fresh Mushrooms, Garlic and Parsley. Served with a choice of vegetables or pasta with a sauce. Served with Soup or Salad and 2 slices of focaccia Bread.
-PICCATA-
Choice of Eggplant, Chicken, Veal or Seafood. Floured medallions sauted in Lemon, Garlic, Herbs, Capers, Artichoke Hearts and white wine served on a bed of capellini pasta.Served with Sauteed Vegetables and choice of soup or salad and 2 slices of focaccia bread.
-PARMIGIANA-
Lightly floured, battered and coated in our house breadcrumbs then fried and dressed in our Slow Roasted Marinara and Signature Cheese Blend.
-CACCIATORE-
The return of an old friend! Choice of Chicken or Veal.Medallions sauted in Marinara Sauce with Fresh Mushrooms Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Onions, White Wine and Garlic. Served with Sauteed vegetables.
HOUSE FAVORITES
FAVORITE DINNERS
-CHOICE 10oz NY STRIP STEAK-
Char Broiled to order and served with a Brandy Peppercorn Sauce. Served with sauteed vegetables and a choice of sides.
-GRILLED 8oz ALASKAN SALMON-
8oz filet of Salmon Grilled in Lemon and Butter, Garnished with Parsley and served with sauteed vegetables and choice of side dish. Served with Choice of soup or salad and 2 slices of focaccia bread.
-ROASTED ITALIAN CHICKEN-
1/2 Chicken Slow Roasted in Olive Oil, Rosemary, Sage and Garlic. Served with sauteed vegetables and choice of side dish. Served with choice of soup or salad and 2 slices of Focaccia Bread.
-BATTERED ALASKAN HALIBUT-
Battered and lightly fried Alaskan Halibut. Served with sauteed vegetables and choice of side dish. Served with choice of soup or salad and 2 slices of focaccia bread.
-ITALIAN GROUND-
Two 1/3rd pound natural beef patties char broiled, seasoned and topped with sauted mushrooms in a marsala demiglace. Served with sauteed Vegetables and choice of side dishes. Choice of soup or salad and 2 slices of focaccia bread.
-GRILLED GARDENA-
Eggplant and Portabella Mushroom brushed with olive oil, garlic and Italian spice. Served with sauteed vegetables and choice of side dishes. Choose soup or salad and 2 slices of focaccia Bread.
BELLAS CHEESE
Our hand tossed pizza crust with house made tomato sauce and signature cheese blend of Mozzarella, Jack and Cheddar.
PEPPERONI
Sliced Pepperoni over our signature cheese blend and tomato sauce.
ALOHA
Sliced Canadian Bacon and Pineapple over our signature cheese blend and tomato sauce.
ERNESTOS COMBINATION
Sliced Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Salami & Mushroom with our signature cheese blend and tomato sauce.
FOR THE LOVE OF MEAT
Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Canadian Bacon, Ground Beef, American Bacon & Salami.
THATS AMORE
Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Canadian Bacon, Onion, Roasted Garlic, Mushroom and Roma Tomato.
VEGETARIAN
Black Olives, Mushrooms, Onion, Green Pepper and Roma Tomato.
MARGHERITA
Sliced mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Roasted Garlic and Roma Tomato over Ernestos Tomato Sauce.
POLLO ALFREDO
Our Alfredo sauce topped with our Signature Cheese blend, Roasted Chicken, Mushrooms and Broccoli.
ERNIES CREATION
Ernestos Tomato Sauce topped with Gorgonzola, Feta Cheese, Provolone, Roasted Chicken, Roma Tomato, Fresh Basil and Roasted Garlic.
FERNANDOS RANCH
Our House Ranch dressing topped with our Signature Cheese blend, Diced Tomato, American Bacon, Roasted Chicken and Green Onion.
CRAZY ITALIAN CHICKEN
Garlic butter crust with our Signature Cheese Blend, Mushrooms, Roasted Chicken, Diced Tomato, Green Onion and Oregano.
MJ's Peach Pizza Pie
Our Garlic Butter Sauce and Signature Cheese Blend with Prosciutto, Fresh Baby Spinach and Peaches. Perfection!
FROM THE PIZZA OVEN
SANDWICHES
ERNESTOS HAMBURGER
1/3rd pound Ground Beef served on a Toasted Pub Bun with Red Onion, Pickle, Lettuce and Tomato and 1000 Island Dressing
BACON CHEESEBURGER
1/3rd pound Ground Beef topped with Cheddar Cheese and Applewood Smoked Bacon. Served on a Pub Bun with Pickle, Lettuce, Tomato Red Onion with 1000 island dressing.
Parmesan CHICKEN
Large Natural Chicken Breast hand breaded and fried. Topped with Marinara and our signature cheese blend. Served on Toasted French Bread.
BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDER
Fried Chicken Tenders Tossed with our Buffalo Sauce with Provolone Cheese, Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Onion and Tomato on our Pub Bun.
BACON & RANCH CHICKEN CLUB
Natural Chicken Breast Charbroiled with Applewood Bacon, Provolone Cheese, Onion, Lettuce Tomato, and Mayonnaise served on a Toasted Pub Bun.
MEATBALL ITALIANO
Our hand rolled Meatballs sliced in slow simmered Meat Sauce served on Toasted French Bread and baked with our Signature Cheese Blend.
MICHAELS GRINDER
Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Salami, Provolone Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers with Lettuce, Tomato and Pepperoncini served on Toasted French Bread.
ITALIAN TORPEDO
Sliced Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, Salami, Provolone Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red onion, Pepperoncini and Italian Dressing on Toasted French Bread.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE ROLL
Our Italian Sausages sauted with Roasted Red Peppers in Marinara and topped with Provolone Cheese and served on Toasted French Bread.
OUR ROMAN GARDEN
Grilled Eggplant and Portabella Mushrooms with Roasted Red Peppers, Provolone Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato served on Toasted French Bread with choice of Marinara or Pesto Aioli dressing.
Side of Spaghetti
Served with Marinara
Side of Penne El Pesto
Single Manicotti
Cannelloni
Grilled Salmon Filet
Cup of Marinara
Side of Ravioli
Choice of Meat or Cheese Ravioli with choice of sauce.Meat Ravioli ~ Stuffed with Italian Beef and Pork.Cheese Ravioli ~ Stuffed with a blend of Ricotta, Romano, Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheeses.
Vegetables
Combination of Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots, Zucchini, Onion and Mushroom. Choose sauteed, Steamed or raw.
Single Hand Rolled Meatball
Served plain or with marinara or meat sauce
Single Italian Sausage
Served plain or with marinara or meat sauce
Side of Eggplant or Portabella
Served Grilled, Fried or sauteed
Chicken Breast
Grilled or Fried
Side of House Made Deli Salads
Choose from Potato, Pasta, Coleslaw, 3 Bean, or Pea Salad.
Side of Fettucine Alfredo
Fettucine pasta with Alfredo sauce in the Tuscan style with sauteed mushrooms.
SMALL PLATES AND SIDE DISHES
DESSERTS
Original Tiramisu
Lady Fingers basted in Cold Brew Expresso and covered in Chocolate and Whipped Mascarpone Filling.
Lemon Tiramisu
Lady Fingers Basted in Limoncello with Whipped Mascarpone Filling and Lemon Zest.
SPUMONI
Pistachio, Cherry and Chocolate Ice Cream. A Italian Tradition.
Vanilla Ice Cream
Cappuccino Ice Cream
Coffee Delight
Ernesto's Mud Pie
Cappuccino and Vanilla Ice Cream Layered between Walnuts and Caramel with Whipped topping and a Oreo Cookie Crust.
Salted Caramel Crunch
A Light and Buttery Vanilla Cake Layered with Salted Caramel Crunch Pieces and Custard.
Dark Chocolate Cannoli
Italian Pastry Dipped in Dark Chocolate and Filled with Sweet Cream and Ricotta Cheese with Milk Chocolate Accents.
Molten Lava Cake
Moist Chocolate Cake Surrounds a Chocolate Lake when heated in the microwave.
NY Style Cheese Cake
Our House Made Graham Cracker Crust NY Cheesecake with a hint of lemon. Add Strawberries, Chocolate or Caramel to make it amazing.
Kids Pasta Your Way
Choose a Pasta and a sauce to top it with.
Kids Ravioli
Pockets of Pasta stuffed with flavor.Choose from Cheese with a blend of Ricotta, Romano, Parmesan and Mozzarella. Or Meat with a blend of Italian Beef and Pork. Then choose your sauce to dress it up.
Kids Lasagna
Choose from Garden Lasagna or our Signature Meat Lasagna:Gaden Lasagna is Fresh Spinach, Zucchini, Onion and Mushroom and cottage cheese in our slow roasted marinara between layers of Pasta and Our Signature Cheese Blend.Meat Lasagna is Italian Sausage, Italian Beef, Pepperoni and Salami with Ernesto's Meat Sauce and blend of cheese layered between sheets of Pasta.
Kids Gnocchi
Potato Dumplings sauteed in Butter and garlic and dressed with a choice of sauces.
Kids Macaroni & Cheese
Macaroni pasta dressed in a creamy cheese sauce.
Kids Chicken Fingers and Fries
Chicken tenderloins breaded and fried served with French Fries.
