Cafe Mediterraneo Menu - Portsmouth, NH

Lively Italian dining destination with a bistrolike atmosphere & a full bar with wine list. Based on 390 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Cafe Mediterraneo 03801

Address:
119 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Phone: (603) 427-5563

Website:

Hours

Monday (Labor Day)	5–9 PM Hours might differ
Tuesday	5–9 PM
Wednesday	5–9 PM
Thursday	5–9 PM
Friday	5–9 PM
Saturday	5–9 PM
Sunday	5–9 PM

Menu
Calamari Fritti Fried calamari tossed with garlic, fresh lemon, jalapenos and cherry peppers. Served with Harissa chili aioli and our house marinara.	$16.00
Bruschetta Toasted garlic bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil and red onion with a dash of balsamic vinaigrette. With prosciutto & fresh mozzarella	$12.00
Garlic Shrimp Sauteed with fresh herbs, garlic, oil and white wine.	$14.00
Mussels Or Clams Sautéed in a spicy marinara sauce or sautéed in a garlic, oil and white wine sauce with fresh tomatoes and a touch of crushed red pepper.	$17.00
Antipasto Assorted Italian meats and cheeses, hot cherry peppers, mixed greens and a balsamic vinaigrette.	$18.00
Braised Short Ribs Served au jus with asparagus and mashed potatoes.	$34.00
Pork Osso Bucco Served in a brandy peppercorn sauce with polenta and sauteed vegetables.	$34.00
New Zealand Rack Of Lamb Served with a portabella and port wine demi glaze, vegetables and a side of pasta.	$42.00
Roasted Half Duck Served with portabella and golden sherry reduction, with mixed vegetables and a side of pasta.	$34.00
Baked Salmon Baked salmon with a creamy lobster dill sauce over lobster ravioli and mixed vegetables.	$34.00
Lobster Ravioli Served in a lobster cream sauce.	$28.00
Lasagna Made fresh in-house. Ask your server for today’s selection.	$28.00
Ravioli Ask about our special Ravioli of the Day.	$26.00
Fettucini Alfredo A special blend of cream, romano cheese and butter.	$22.00
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina Tossed with spinach and fresh mozzarella in a tomato cream sauce.	$24.00
Tortellini Al Proscuitto With mushrooms in a cream sauce.	$24.00
Alla Putenesca Anchovies, capers, garlic, black olives and basil in a spicy marinara sauce.	$24.00
Carbonara Sauteed pancetta and onions in an egg cream sauce.	$24.00
Primavera Zucchini, broccoli, asparagus and peas in a cream sauce.	$22.00
Calabrese Ground Italian sausage and fresh basil sauteed in garlic and olive oil then simmered in a spicy marinara sauce.	$22.00
Eggplant Parmigiana Pan seared eggplant topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese with a side of pasta.	$20.00
Penne With Broccoli Served with cream sauce.	$18.00
Pasta Pomodoro Choice of linguine or penne in a marinara sauce, fresh bread.	$16.00
Seafood Risotto A medley of mussels, lobster meat, scallops, shrimp, spinach, roasted red peppers and black olives in a feta cream sauce.	$36.00
Baked Salmon Baked salmon with a creamy lobster dill sauce over lobster ravioli and mixed vegetables.	$34.00
Linguine Toscana Sauteed mussels, little neck clams, shrimp, mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes in a ginger pesto cream sauce with romano cheese over linguine.	$32.00
Shrimp Al Dente Sauteed shrimp, pancetta, sun dried tomatoes with garlic, olive oil and white wine over linguine.	$28.00
Calamari Fritti Squid served in a spicy marinara sauce over linguine.	$25.00
Alla Vongole Little neck clams sauteed in garlic, olive oil and white wine or in a spicy tomato sauce with fresh parsley.	$25.00
Linguine Mussels Fresh mussels simmered in a spicy marinara sauce or sautéed in a garlic, oil ad white sauce with a touch of crushed red pepper.	$24.00
Frutti Di Mare Sautéed mussels, little neck clams, shrimp, scallops, calamari and lobster meat in a spicy marinara sauce over linguine.	$38.00
Chicken Piccata Chicken breast sauteed with lemon, capers and roasted red peppers in a garlic, olive oil and white wine sauce.	$27.00
Chicken With Shrimp Sauteed chicken breast and jumbo shrimp with sun dried tomatoes in a pesto cream sauce.	$28.00
Chicken With Apricot Sauteed chicken breast with leeks, apricots, raisins and cinnamon in a sherry wine sauce.	$27.00
Chicken Parmigiana Breaded chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce then baked to perfection. (Served with eggplant at your request…26)	$24.00
Chicken Mediterranean Chicken breast sauteed with leeks, prunes, sun dried tomatoes and pine nuts in an orange brandy sauce.	$27.00
Chicken Marsala Sauteed chicken breast with proscuitto and mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce.	$27.00
Veal Piccata Veal sautéed with lemon, capers and roasted peppers in a garlic, oil and white wine sauce.	$29.00
Veal Parmigiana Medallions of veal topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce then baked to perfection. With Eggplant…29	$27.00
Veal Alla Romana Sauteed veal topped with mushrooms, proscuitto, fontina cheese in a lemon and garlic white wine sauce.	$30.00
Veal Casablanca Sautéed veal cutlet with red onions. mushrooms, leeks and rosemary finished with a port wine demi glaze with a touch of cream served with a side of pasta.	$30.00
Veal Saltimbocca Baked veal topped with proscuitto, mushrooms, fresh sage and fontina cheese in a cream sauce.	$30.00
Veal Marsala Sauteed veal cutlets with proscuitto and mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce.	$30.00
Roasted Beet Salad Mixed greens, arugula, roasted beets, mandarin, walnuts, and goat cheese finished with a lavender vinaigrette.	$12.00
Cafe Med Soup Sauteed seasoned vegetables and chicken in a light curry turmeric broth. A North African tradition.	$8.00
Zuppa Ribbolita Celery, onions, garlic, kale, swiss chard, potatoes, zucchini, leeks, cabbage and beans with Italian bread slow simmered in a tomato vegetable broth and topped with shaved parmesan cheese.	$10.00
Insalata Alla Spinaca Warm baby spinach served with roasted pine nuts, roasted garlic, balsamic roasted red onions and portabella mushrooms, goat cheese and cizano vinaigrette.	$12.00
Caesar Salad Fresh romaine, romano cheese and Caesar dressing.	$12.00
Insalata Especial Cafe Med’s own House salad Mediterranean style: tuna, eggs, cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives on a bed of romaine lettuce, house dressing.	$16.00
Insalata Del La Casa Selected garden greens, romaine lettuce, choice of dressing.	$10.00
Caprese Mozzarella del la Casa, Pomodoro e Basilico (homemade mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil).	$14.00
Wine Menu
Castello Del Poggio Moscato, Piedmont, Italy Intense aromas and sweet flavors of ripe apple and peaches.
Casal Garcia, Vinho Verde, Portugal Slightly sweet, bright and fresh for easy drinking.
Lagaria Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, Italy Crisp, clean and refreshing flavors of apple, pear and apricot.
Bottega Vinaia Pinot Grigio, Trentino, Italy Fresh, dry and flavorful with a firm structure leading to a lingering finish.
Castello Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio, Tuscany, Italy Rich, full and round with notes of pear, peach, banana and honey.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy Clean, intense aromas and bone-dry taste with an appealing flavor of Golden Delicious apples.
Domaine Cherrier & Fils Sancerre, Loire Valley, France Notes of minerality accompany the pungency and vibrancy of this Sauvignon Blanc.
Marques De Caceres Deusa Nai Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain A touch of grapefruit and mandarins that reavel fresh acidity, fullness and a lengthy finish.
Planeta Chardonnay, Sicily, Italy Rich, intense, round and concentrated on the palate with powerful acidity and minerality.
Canella Prosecco, Veneto, Italy Easy, crisp with aromas of peach, apple and pear, finishing with a hint of sweetness.
Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut, Cava, Spain Medium-bodied, crisp and clean with a long finish.
Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut, Champagne, France A tasty champagne with good length and a clean finish.
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Champagne, France Elegant and sophisticated for a perfectly balanced wine.
S.A. Prum Essence Riesling, Mosel, Germany Scents of apricot and peach perfectly balanced with fresh pineapple and apricot flavors.
Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc Viognier, California Crisp grapefruit, fresh pineapple and honeyed pear notes finishing clean and slightly off-dry.
Mohua Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand Herbaceous, crisp and racy with tropical fruit, lime and soft spice.
Conundrum White, California Exotic layers of peach, apricot, green melon and pear with subtle notes of citrus zest and spicy vanilla.
Concannon Founder’s Chardonnay, Monterey County, California Toasty, buttery aromas with toasted oak and a tangy pineapple finish.
Cannonball Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California Stone fruit and tropical notes with a hint of Granny Smith apple and vanilla bean.
Girard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California Rich, smooth, food-friendly wine with hints of toasted hazelnuts, tangerine and stone fruits.
Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay, Hamel-En-Aarde Valley, South Africa Pear fruit aroma and flavors lead to an elegant, yet textured and intense wine.
Stemmari Pinot Noir, Sicily, Italy Notes of blackberries, strawberries and cherries with a hint of spice.
Planeta La Segreta Rosso, Sicily, Italy Vibrant fruit flavors are balanced by ripe, soft tannins and a refreshing acidity.
Sella & Mosca Carignano Terre Rare Riserva, Sardinia, Italy Rich and concentrated with firm, round tannins and flavors of cherry and ripe red fruit.
Volpaia Citto (Sangiovese/Cabernet), Tuscany, Italy This “Baby Supertuscan” offers red and black cherry flavors with a firm backbone and young tannins.
Rocca Delle Macie Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy Intense fruit aromas, well structured with rich berry fruit flavors.
Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany, Italy An alluring bouquet of black fruit and violets with rich flavors of cherry and leather.
Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany, Italy Ruby red with a delicate bouquet, dry, balanced and a soft, elegant body.
Luigi Einaudi Dolcetto Di Dogliani, Piedmont, Italy Intensely flavored and vibrant with abundant red berry fruit and an almond finish.
Coppo L’Avvocata Barbera D’Asti, Piedmont, Italy Intense bouquet, rich and balanced with a spicy finish.
Masi Campofiorin, Veneto, Italy Ripe cherries and sweet spices, this “Super Venetian” is smooth and velvety.
Donna Marzia Primativo, Conti Zecca, Puglia, Italy Aromas of dried cherries and hints of vanilla, finishing with a soft and velvety texture.
Col D’Orcia Rosso Di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy Intense ripe fruit infused with spice, full-bodied, structured by supple tannins.
Villa Rosa Barolo, Piedmont, Italy Villa Rosa exemplifies the best that Peidmont has to offer.
Terrabianca Campaccio, Tuscany, Italy Balance is beyond reproach, dark red cherries, spices and a subtle hint of French oak for a complex finish.
Lohr Estates Falcon’s Perch Pinot Noir, Monterey County, California Aromas of cherry preserves, violet and crème brûlèe lead to a rich, soft palate.
Meiomi Pinot Noir, California Extremely layered wine, both in structure and flavor, with a slight earthiness and sweet oak finish.
Callia Alta Malbec, San Juan, Argentina Notes of spices and red fruits, well-balanced with a long intense finish.
19 Crimes, South Eastern, Australia Rich, sweet Shiraz wrapped in chalky, ripe tannins, delivering a wine with personality.
Stonehedge Merlot, California Flavors of black plum and dark berries with subtle oak and a hint of spice.
Napa Cellars Merlot, Napa Valley, California Full-bodied, plush on the palate, firm tannins and a long finish with hints of dark chocolate and toffee.
Fleur De California Petite Sirah, Central Coast, California Strawberry and raspberry aromas with a hint of exotic spice and a mouthful of ripe berries.
Michael David Petit Petite, Lodi, California A substantial, dense, full-bodied wine loaded with pure black fruit and vanilla flavors.
Clos De Los Siete (Malbec, Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah), Mendoza, Argentina Ripe, succulent and impressively balanced, this is not a shy wine.
Seghesio Zinfandel, Sonoma County, California Spicy, lush black fruit flavors with concentrated acidity and tannins.
The Show Cabernet Sauvignon, California Big and bold, dried black cherries, jammy preserves and complex toasty, vanilla, spicy oak.
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, California Plum and blackberry flavors, layered with smoky, maple wood and roasted nuts, finishing long with fine, firm tannins.
Justin Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California Complex with bright black fruit mixed with licorice for a long finish and smooth round tannins.
Joseph Carr Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California Silky fine grain tannins with anise, clove, cherry and black currant in a long finish.
Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California Pleasing flavors and aromas of berry, currant, cherry and sweet oak. Full mid palate with rich fruit and round tannins.
Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California Well integrated with hints of ripe blueberries and raspberries followed by an inner melted chocolate sweetness.
Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California Full-bodied with supple tannins and a long, lingering finish.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California Exceptional texture that evolves and expands to cocoa like fine tannins in harmony with oak, fruit and acidity.
Marques De Caceres Rosé, Rioja, Spain Lively and refreshing with notes of raspberries strawberries.

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Alexander Shyshla

Definitely this place worth to try it and worth the money! The food was fresh and delicious ! Salad was the perfect choice! Fresh bread with olive oil and herbs on a side was delicious. Also, meat and cheese plate was good too. The atmosphere inside was great. Workers were very nice and friendly. Their soups are delicious! Recommend!

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Tania Anderson

I’ve had delicious lasagna here before. It was a very generous portion. This time I enjoyed the scrumptious seafood pasta and my friend loved her lobster ravioli. The eine was good, and Nick was a wonderful server! We will definitely return.

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Bradley Tatro

We had a really good dinner here. Plenty of choices to eat, a good wine list and a full bar. They have restaurant seating as well as bar seating. The food was good, the service was good and attentive and the restaurant was clean. The hostess was friendly and seated us right away. The restaurant was pretty full by 6:30 so you may want to make a reservation. It’s easy to get to from the various hotels and it’s not far from the highway.

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GRH Geo’s Reaction Hub

What a great experience, food was awesome, drinks are top of the line, the place is quiet and very nice. The bartender super friendly and he served as an professional!

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Jenine Badger

This was our first time here and it didn’t disappoint! The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly and attentive. I can’t believe I have never eaten there before! Anyone who is looking for an amazing place to eat in Portsmouth needs to eat here. I would 100% recommend Cafe Mediterraneo.

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Lena McCord

Service: 5/5

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Kaylee Hill

If I could give 0 stars I would. The waitress messed up our orders and gave us the reverse meat. I don’t eat red meat and I was served veal. It took forever to get our food in the first place and my meal was not even compensated. My partner eats chicken, so he ate his no problem but still rang it up as veal. DONT GO HERE.

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Emily Resetarits

Had a great birthday dinner last week! The portions are very large and everything tastes great

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Bradley Myers

Got dinner with my wife on night one of our honey moon. It was the best meal i have ever had! Bartender was amazing, and the owner was there making sure his employees had everything they needed!

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Hector Alcy

Quick business trip brought me here. I will say without reservation that this may have had been one of the best culinary experiences of my life. We ate at the bar and the service felt like I was home at my local dive with friends instantly. I ate what the bartender suggested which led to one of the most fantastic meals I’ve ever had. Thank you!

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