Walnut Street Supper ClubPhoto: Collin Keefe
The Walnut Street Supper Club opens tonight after months of extensive renovations there transformed the Center City stalwart Portofino into a retro styled bar and restaurant with the promise of nightly live entertainment. Ralph Berarducci, who ran Portofino for 38 years, brought in partner James McManaman earlier this year after the restaurant’s roof collapsed, and major renovations were needed to rescue it. Completely re-imagined as a post-war era haunt, the club serves classic Italian cuisine with a side of spirited performances from the house’s singing service staff. Keep reading to check out Walnut Street Supper Club’s full menu.
APPETIZERS
PAN SEARED GOAT CHEESE $9.00
Served over arugula with Lingonberry compote and aged Balsamic Vinegar
BEEF CARPACCIO $10.00
Thinly sliced beef tenderloin with capers, artichokes, shaved parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil
SEAFOOD MEDLEY MARTINI $10.00
Pan seared jumbo lump crab, shrimp and scallops with saffron aioli and cocktail sauce
WILD MUSHROOM ENSEMBLE $9.00
Assorted wild mushrooms with risotto, gorgonzola and white truffle oil
ANTIPASTO PLATTER $10.00
Assortment of cold Italian meats, vegetables and cheeses
BREADED CALAMARI $8.00
Lightly breaded squid fried to perfection with a mildly spiced marinara sauce
GRILLED CALAMARI $8.00
Served with sautéed radicchio and a balsamic reduction
FRESH MUSSELS $8.00
New Zealand and Prince Edward Island mussels in red or white garlic sauce
CLASSIC SHRIMP COCKTAIL $10.00
Jumbo shrimp with classic cocktail sauce
SOUPS & SALADS
SOUP OF THE DAY $5.00
MINESTRONE $5.00
Hearty Italian vegetable soup with cannellini
ARUGULA SALAD $8.00
Baby arugula with goat cheese, candied walnuts and a sundried cherry balsamic vinaigrette
CAPRESE SALAD $8.00
Fresh mozzarella cheese with tomato, basil and olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar
SPINACH SALAD $8.00
Baby spinach, tossed with English cucumber, Belgium endive, gorgonzola cheese, tomato and a sherry vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD $8.00
The classic original salad with croutons, shaved parmesan and Caesar dressing
PASTA
FETTUCCINI ALFREDO $17.00
Homemade fettuccini tossed with cream, butter and parmesan cheese
LOBSTER RAVIOLI $20.00
Ravioli stuffed with lobster and ricotta cheese, topped with a roasted tomato basil cream and garnished with a baby lobster tail
FETTUCCINI ALLA VODKA $17.00
Homemade fettuccini with pancetta, sun dried tomatoes, shallots and a vodka blush sauce
MANICOTTI $17.00
Homemade rolled pasta with ricotta filling with tomato and light cream sauce
SEAFOOD COMBO $20.00
Shrimp and scallops scampi style with garlic wine sauce over linguini
LINGUINE & SAUSAGE $18.00
Linguine with sweet Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, roasted peppers with a garlic olive oil
PAPPARDELLE $17.00
Homemade wide ribbon with wild mushrooms, caramelized onion, fresh herbs, garlic oil and truffle essence
LASAGNE $18.00
Homemade pasta baked with ricotta and meat in a traditional Italian sauce
MEAT & SPECIALTIES
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $18.00
Prepared Milanese style with mozzarella and fresh tomato sauce
CHICKEN MARCO POLO $19.00
Breast of chicken with spinach, prosciutto and mozzarella with a white wine sauce
VEAL GAMBERETTTI $22.00
Sautéed veal medallions and shrimp with sundried tomatoes and brandy cream
VEAL PARMIGIANA $19.00
Veal cutlet parmesan with fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
PORK TENDERLOIN $19.00
Pan seared tenderloin with wild mushroom Marsala and risotto Milanese
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK $27.00
12 ounce steak with a peppercorn brandy cream sauce and served with baked potato or vegetables
FILET MIGNON $29.00
10 ounce steak with caramelized onions and a red wine reduction and served with baked potato or vegetables
“FALL OFF THE BONE” BABY BACK PORK RIBS $18.00
Slow cooked and basted with a rich Chipotle Barbeque and served with baked potato or vegetables
Chef’s Specials
GROUPER $21.00
Broiled with sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, citrus beurre blanc and roasted Italian vegetables
TUNA $21.00
Grilled, Mediterranean style topped with roasted peppers, capers, olives and a balsamic vinegar reduction and served with risotto
SALMON $21.00
Almond encrusted and served with a red wine reduction
NEW ZEALAND RACK OF LAMB $27.00
Pan roasted with a rosemary merlot demi glace
Walnut Street Supper Club, 1227 Walnut Street, (215) 923-8208
