Pastini Pastaria
Pastini Pastaria - Downtown Portland - Antipasti Menu
Assortimento of Italian olives
Country-style bread brushed with olive oil then grilled, served with a roasted eggplant spread and tomatoes marinated with garlic and fresh basil 5.75
We oven-roast artichoke hearts and whole garlic, then combine them with five Italian cheeses to make a delicious creamy spread 6.95
Butter, garlic, lemon and white wine
Shrimp sautéed with garlic, butter, sherry and lemon; served with ciabatta bread
Crunchy toasted baguette
Rustic baguette toasted with butter and parmesan cheese, served with a side of marinara sauce
Country-style bread grilled with olive oil and garlic, accompanied by a spicy marinara sauce for dipping... Mamma keeps you happy while the pasta is cooking
Our handmade meatballs baked in savory marinara with melted cheese
Our housemade basil pesto spread on a baguette, baked with parmesan, served with a side of marinara
Soprasetta, mortadella, provolone, Italian olives, roasted eggplant spread, fresh mozzarella and marinated tomatoes with mixed greens dressed in balsamic-red wine vinaigrette...share con la famiglia
Our soup of the day,served with ciabatta bread
Mixed greens with mushrooms, radishes, cucumbers and our roasted tomato vinaigrette
Creamy herb-gorgonzola dressing with pancetta, tomato, chopped egg and homemade croutons tossed with spring greens
Fresh mozzarella, roma and sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, kalamata olives, olive oil and balsamic vinegar...what you'd be eating on the Isle of Capri
Crisp romaine with garlicky Caesar dressing and parmesan
Grilled chicken breast and crisp romaine with garlicky Caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan
Albacore tuna and white beans with celery, capers, red onion, parsley, red bell pepper, rosemary, a touch of olive oil and lemon, served on fresh mixed greens, dressed with balsamic-red wine vinaigrette
Orzo pastini with tomatoes, kalamatas, cucumber, basil, fresh mozzerella, roasted peppers and parmesan tossed with our sherry vinaigrette
Orzo pastini with tomatoes, kalamatas, cucumber, basil, fresh mozzerella, roasted peppers and parmesan tossed with our sherry vinaigrette
Fresh spinach and grilled chicken tossed with balsamic-red wine vinaigrette and ziti pasta salad with roasted red peppers, artichokes, feta, black olives and parmesan
Our baby spinach salad with balsamic red onions, fresh tomato, parmesan and hazelnuts dressed with balsamic-red wine vinaigrette
Diced chicken breast and artichoke hearts tossed with feta cheese, roasted red peppers and olives, on a bed of fresh mixed greens with roasted tomato vinaigrette
Choice of any three of these Pastini Salads: Insalata Verde, Ziti Pasta Salad, Caesar, Bistro Salad, Tuna White Bean, Caprese, Spinach Salad, Artichoke-Chicken, Orzo Salad
To celebrate autumn we’re making a fragrant ragu, or sauce, of local wild chanterelles, porcinis, brown caps and organic portobellos sautéed with leeks, butter, garlic and white wine. Served over plump three-cheese ravioli and sprinkled with fresh parmesan.
We’ve brought back a Pastini favorite for a limited time, a traditional Italian-American dish that celebrates the Sunday meals that your Italian grandmother (nonna) might have served the family. Creamy macaroni and cheese, made with cavatappi pasta and five cheeses, is topped with our slow-simmered Bolognese meat sauce.
Oven Roasted chicken sautéed with garlic, lemon, butter, white wine and capers
Classic alfredo sauce with roasted chicken breast
Tender chicken, artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers in pesto cream sauce
Corkscrew pasta tossed with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and roasted garlic in a parmesan cream sauce... all roads lead to Rome
Creamy marsala wine sauce, roasted chicken, mushrooms, tomato, garlic and artichoke hearts
Our handmade meatballs of beef, veal and pork simmered in savory marinara sauce...Italian soul food
Little pasta “ears” combined with crumbled Italian sausage, cherry tomatoes, arugula and broccolini sautéed with garlic and olive oil, sprinkled with parmesan
Classic, creamy parmesan sauce with pancetta, green peas and cracked black pepper
Our bolognese sauce is a rich beef and pork ragu braised with red wine, aromatic vegetables, tomatoes, herbs...delizia!
Large pasta tubi filled with beef, pork, ricotta and spinach, baked with alfredo sauce and marinara
Hearty ziti al forno with our grilled Italian fennel sausage and tomato-cream sauce, baked with parmesan
Lasagna tradizionale with portobello mushrooms, ricotta, mozzarella, fontina, provolone and parmesan
Crumbled Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, fresh oregano and chili flakes
Fresh, fragrant basil is the star in this traditional dish from the Liguria region
Layered with spinach, leeks, portobellos, yellow squash and zucchini, beschamella sauce, marinara and five cheeses
Three-cheese tortellini with creamy gorgonzola sauce, fresh spinach and diced fresh tomatoes
Creamy alfredo sauce with parmesan and cracked black pepper...comfort food, Italian-style
Bowtie pasta, zucchini, mushrooms, sweet peas, roasted peppers, broccolini, fresh basil and garlic
Sauce of ripe tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and oregano...the elemental flavors of Italy
Sage brown butter sauce and toasted hazelnuts
Bowtie pasta, fresh asparagus, lemon, a splash of cream and toasted pistachios
Roasted butternut squash, wild mushrooms, spinach and rosemary in a light cream sauce
Five Italian cheese make our version rich and delicious... authentically finished with toasted breadcrumbs
Small pasta "ears" with broccolini and arrugula, cherry tomatoes, lemon, herbs and parmesan, topped with toasted hazelnuts
Capellini tossed with crushed tomatoes and fresh roma tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil
Fresh Manila clams and baby clams, butter, lemon, chili flakes, garlic, fresh herbs, white wine
Shrimp, Manila clams and white fish with garlic, lemon, herbs, butter and white wine
Fresh pasta stuffed with shrimp, scallops and white fish in creamy beschamella sauce, baked in a tomato-basil sauce and served with parmesan
Spicy shrimp tossed with grilled tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, garlic, basil and pepper flakes
A Caprese style sandwich with fresh basil pesto
Hardwood-smoked ham with buttery fontina and provolone cheeses, fresh tomato
Marinated grilled portobello mushroom, roasted red peppers, fontina and sun-dried tomato aioli
With balsamic onions, roasted red peppers and gorgonzola dressing
Our homemade meatballs with marinara sauce and melted fontina on a ciabatta roll
Grilled chicken with fresh tomato, spinach, fontina and sun-dried tomato aioli
Roasted turkey breast with tomato, lettuce, sun-dried tomato aioli and provolone
Artichoke-chicken salad with feta, olives, roasted red peppers and basil pesto aioli on rustic ciabatta bread
A Tuscan trifle of espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with sweetened mascarpone and finished with powdered cocoa
Gluten-free version of our delicious housemade tiramisu
Crunchy, crumbly, round almond biscotti ice cream sandwich with vanilla gelato and caramel sauce
Warm triple chocolate cake with a chocolate truffle center served with whipped cream
Classic Italian ice cream
Ciao Bella Chocolate or Vanilla
Chocolate and vanilla gelato with chocolate sauce, crumbled almond cookie topping
Rich, tart and creamy lemon torta with seasonal berry sauce and whipped cream
Handmade at Pastini
Fusilli corkscrew pasta with butter and parmesan
Yummy, creamy parmesan sauce
Mamma cooks the bambini's favorite, sprinkled with parmesan
Fusilli corkscrew pasta and cheddar cheese sauce
Tomato sauce and cheese toasted on ciabatta
Chicken breast pieces with ranch dipping sauce
Romaine with cucumbers and ranch dressing
Romaine with cucumbers and ranch dressing
Cup of chopped broccolini
Wheat levain bread simply frilled with olive oil
Crunch toasted baguette
Butter and parmesan, side of marinara 4.75
Sautéed in garlic, olive oil with fresh herbs
Drizzled with sage brown butter
Olive oil, garlic, fresh lemon
Zuchinni, yellow squash, broccolini, mushrooms, tomato, fresh herbs and garlic
A sophisticated summer soda made with pureed blood oranges and house-made rosemary syrup
Fresh basil muddled with pureed strawberries and lemonade
Oor Coffee Toddy cold brewer makes a smooth, rich and concentrated coffee cooler
Dark chocolate and toasted almond syrup blended with half & half and soda, topped with whipped cream and biscotti crumbles
A classic favorite, made with fresh strawberry puree
Monin Natural Fruit Syrups and sparkling water. Light and refreshing. Raspberry, orange, lemon, lime, strawberry, vanilla, blackberry, mango, pomegranate, half & half (orange & vanilla)
Italian sodas with a splash of cream
San Pellegrino Limonata San Pellegrino Aranciata
Coke, Diet Coke, Orange, Sprite, Barq's Root Beer
Lemonade Pomegranate Lemonade Arnold Palmer
Apple Cranberry Orange
Decaf Regular
Portland's own Tazo Teas: Earl Grey, Awake, Zen, Refresh, Wild Sweet Orange, Calm
Our Rosso is a smooth, approachable red with cherry fruit and a pleasant earthy complexity. Made for Pastini in Tuscany's chianti region, the Sangiovese grapes are sustainably farmed.
100% organic, this is one of the most delicious, expressive and balanced Montepulcianos around. A great match for hearty Pastini pastas.
We love its soft heart made interesting by subtle complexities and a user-friendly attitude…perfect for sipping
Laced with fruit, spice and a note of espresso, a charming sleeper from the Willamtte Valley
Italian organic, earthy with deep cherry fruit… Vespa wine!
Partial whole berry fermentation yields intensely concentrated fruit with a touch of oak
An appealing and accessible Cab that entices with ripe blackberry fruit and balanced tannins
This full-bodied cousin of Zinfadel delivers lush fruit and more elegance than most Zins. Ideal with lasagna and other hearty pastas
A dry, full-bodied, ripe and exceptionally complex Chianti from the Rufina region near Florence
Smoky, deep fruit that is full-flavored yet soft…winemaker Roberto Stucchi’s signature wine
The Owen Roe folks also make this robust blend of Washington Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet...ripe plum and cassis, balanced by chewy tannins. A wine to crow about!
Bright flavors of cherries and mocha with a smooth, long finish…fantastico!
A Meritage blend of Sangiovese, Cab, Merlot and Syrah that achieves an elegant style…complex and well-structured with smooth tannins and nuanced oak
Tre Donne (three women, actually three sisters) make this lovely, soft Barbera with berry-cherry fruit and a spicy panache...brava!
A blend of Cabernet and Merlot in the Super Tuscan style, from a renowned estate southwest of Florence
Smooth and silky yet substantial, classically elegant texture
Fresh Cherry character versatile enough to accompany any pasta. The Allegrinis have been farming their land near Verona since the 16th century.
Made for us in Italy's Marche Region from 100% Verdicchio grapes that are sustainably farmed and picked by hand. Dry and lively with pear and floral notes and crisp minerality.
Italy’s sparkler makes a perfect aperativo with its dry, appley fruit and hints of orange peel
Washington grapes make a wine well-balanced between sweet Riesling fruit and bracing crispness
The Lagarina Valley of Trentino-Alto Adige produces this delicate, fresh Chardonnay…we always drink it with the Rigatoni Zuccati
Light-hearted with flavors of pear and quince peel but seriously well-balanced for matching with creamy pastas or antipasti
One of Oregon's pioneer winemaking families crafts this ultra-elegant and luscious PG
This sophisticated lady is from the Verona hills in the Veneto region...an elegant wine with rich apricot/citrus fruit and a soft finish. Certified organic.
Chehalem expresses the crisp, fruit-rich style of Chardonnay, like an orchard of fresh fruit in a glass... great food wine!
Brewer Jason McAdam Rocks!
Oregon's best IPA
Crisp Pilsner imported from Italy
We pick, you enjoy...bravo!
Rich and distinctive, an approachable porter
Chilled vodka and Limoncello topped with Prosecco
Sparkling Prosecco and peach puree
Oregon's Crater Lake Vodka and Cinzano Dry with two feta-stuffed olives
Fresh lemon juice and chilled vodka go Italian with the vanilla/citrus flavor of Tuaca Liquore
Vanilla vodka, Tuaca and sparkling orange soda with a touch of cream, in a tall glass over ice
Northwest berries infused with fresh lime, local Crater Lake vodka and orange liqueur... bella!
Citron Vodka, Lemoncello and San Pellegrino Limonata over ice in a tall glass
Maker's Mark small batch bourbon makes an oh so smooth Manhattan
Sauza Gold, fresh lime, Tuaca Liquore and pomegranate in a tall glass over ice
Amaretto di Saronna and brandy with cranberry juice and fresh lemon, service in a sugar-rimmed martini glass
Coffee dresses for winter with spiced rum, brandy, orange liquear, cinnamon and whipped cream