Ernesto's Italian Restaurant Menu

8544 SW Apple Way, Portland, OR 97225
  • ANTI-PASTO

    • TRADITIONAL

      Aged salami, prosciutto, pepperoni, provolone, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, capers, roasted red peppers and marinated mushrooms.
      $14.00
    • MOZZARELLA FRITTI

      $13.00
    • 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.
      $16.00
    • ZUCHINNI FRITTI

      Fresh zucchini lightly battered, fried and served with marinara.
      $14.00
    • GARLIC CHEESE BREAD

      Loaf of garlic cheese bread served with marinara or pesto.
      $9.00
    • 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.
      $13.00
    • CAPRESE

      Fresh mozzarella with roma tomato, basil and balsamic with crostini.
      $13.00
    • POTATO SKINS

      Our Russet Potato’s baked cored and lightly fried then topped with your choice of Bacon, Cheese and Green Onion or Broccoli and Cheddar. Served with Sour Cream
      $12.00
    • BASKET OF FRENCH FRIES

      Our russet potato, cut skinny brined then fried and seasoned.
      $7.00
    • BASKET OF ONION RINGS

      Sweet white onion meets beer batter lightly fried.
      $10.00
  • Soup and Salad

    • HOUSE MINESTRONE

      Our Daily Scratch Made Signature Minestrone. Slow simmered Beef Broth with hearty vegetables and macaroni pasta.
      $6.00
    • 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.
      $6.00
    • HOUSE SIDE SALAD

      Choice of Garden Salad or Caesar upgrade to Spinach +2 Garden 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.
      $9.00
    • 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.
      $16.00
    • 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.
      $16.00
    • MICHAEL’S INSALATA

      Fresh cut Romaine Lettuce with Aged Salami, Pepperoni, Provolone Cheese, Fresh Mushrooms, Kalamata olives, Roma Tomato and Artichoke Hearts with Ernesto’s signature Italian Dressing.
      $14.00
    • 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.
      $18.00
    • SPINACH SALAD

      Garden fresh spinach tossed with poppy seed dressing, apple wood smoked bacon, fresh mushrooms, boiled egg and crumbled blue cheese.
      $14.00
    • HAIL CAESAR INSALATA

      Fresh cut romaine lettuce with parmesan cheese, croutons with Caesar dressing.
      $13.00
    • 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 vinegar and olive oil.
      $14.00
  • BEVERERAGES

    • Canned Coke Products

      Choose from Coca Cola, Sprite, Diet Coke, Barq's Rootbeer, Coke 0, Vanilla Coke, Cherry Coke or Dasani Bottle Water
      $2.75
    • 2 Litre Of Soda

      Choose from Coke, Minute maid Lemonade, Diet Coke, Sprite, Barq's Root Beer
      $6.00
  • PASTA YOUR WAY

    • Small Pasta Your Way

      Served with endless focaccia bread.
      $18.00
    • Large Pasta Your Way

      Served with endless focaccia bread.
      $22.00
  • 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.
      $18.00
    • 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.
      $18.00
    • 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.
      $37.00
    • SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

      Spaghetti Pasta sauteed with Italian Sausage, Prosciutto, Roasted Garlic, Romano Cheese and Whole Egg in a Cream Sauce.
      $20.00
    • GNOCCHI

      Potato dumplings with marinara sauce sauteed in butter and garlic. Served with baked focaccia.
      $15.00
    • 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.
      $19.00
    • MARCO’S MEDITERANEAN PASTA

      Kalamata Olives, Zucchini, Green Onion and Roma Tomato sautéed together with White Wine, Olive Oil and fresh garlic over angel hair pasta with a garnish of parsley and Feta Cheese.
      $15.00
  • PERFEZIONE AL FORNO

    • ERNESTO’S SIGNATURE MEAT LASAGNA

      Our Italian Sausage, Italian Beef, Pepperoni and Salami with Ernesto’s Meat Sauce and Blend of Cheeses layered between sheets of pasta and baked to perfection.
      $20.00
    • RAVIOLI DI CARNE AL FORNO

      Pockets of Pasta stuffed with Italian Sausage, Beef, garlic, Romano and Ricotta Cheese topped with Ernesto’s Meat Sauce and Provolone Cheese, then broiled.
      $20.00
    • JACKIE’S BAKED RIGATONI

      Rigatoni pasta tossed in Ernesto’s Meat Sauce topped with Alfredo Sauce and our Blend of Cheeses baked and garnished with Romano cheese. Served with Choice of Soup or Salad and 2 slices of Focaccia Bread.
      $20.00
    • CANNELONI

      Tubes of pasta filled with Italian Beef, Egg, Onion, Roasted Peppers, Ricotta and Romano cheese topped with Ernesto’s Meat Sauce and Blend of Cheeses, then broiled. Served with Sautéed Vegetables. Choice of Soup or Salad and 2 slices of Focaccia Bread
      $20.00
    • 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 Sautéed Vegetables. Choice of soup or salad and 2 slices of focaccia Bread.
      $20.00
    • 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.
      $20.00
  • PASTA DI PESCE

    • SHRIMP SCAMPI

      Cold water Shrimp and Fresh Mushrooms sautéed with Garlic, Fresh Basil, Roma Tomato in a White Wine Sauce over Angel Hair Pasta.
      $22.00
    • CLAM LINGUINI

      Steamed and chopped Clams seasoned with Butter, Sautéed Garlic 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.
      $22.00
    • SEAFOOD FETTUCINE

      Cold water Shrimp, Scallops, Clams and Cod sautéed in a Light Cream Sauce with Romano Cheese and Fettucine Pasta. Served with choice of soup or salad and 2 slices of focaccia bread.
      $22.00
    • PASTA CLASSICO

      Cold water Shrimp sautéed in Olive Oil, Butter, Shallots, Tomato, Garlic and Olives, served over Capellini Pasta.
      $22.00
  • HOUSE FAVORITES

    • AL MARSALA

      Medallions sautéed in Marsala Wine with Fresh Mushrooms, Garlic and Parsley. Served with a choice of side dishes.
      $25.00
    • PICCATA

      Choice of Eggplant, Chicken, Veal or Seafood. Floured medallions sautéed 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.
      $25.00
    • PARMIGIANA

      Lightly floured, battered and coated in our house breadcrumbs then fried and dressed in our Slow Roasted Marinara and Signature Cheese Blend.
      $25.00
    • CACCIATORE

      The return of an old friend! Choice of Chicken or Veal. Medallions sautéed in Marinara Sauce with Fresh Mushrooms Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Onions, White Wine and Garlic. Served with Sauteed vegetables.
      $28.00
  • FAVORITE DINNERS

    • 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.
      $36.00
    • 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.
      $30.00
    • ITALIAN GROUND

      Two 1/3rd pound natural beef patties char broiled, seasoned and topped with sautéed 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.
      $24.00
    • 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.
      $22.00
  • FROM THE PIZZA OVEN

    • BELLA’S CHEESE

      Our hand tossed pizza crust with house made tomato sauce and signature cheese blend of Mozzarella, Jack and Cheddar.
      $15.00
    • PEPPERONI

      Sliced Pepperoni over our signature cheese blend and tomato sauce.
      $16.00
    • ALOHA

      Sliced Canadian Bacon and Pineapple over our signature cheese blend and tomato sauce.
      $17.00
    • ERNESTO’S COMBINATION

      Sliced Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Salami & Mushroom with our signature cheese blend and tomato sauce.
      $19.00
    • FOR THE LOVE OF MEAT

      Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Canadian Bacon, Ground Beef, American Bacon & Salami.
      $21.00
    • THAT’S AMORE

      Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Canadian Bacon, Onion, Roasted Garlic, Mushroom and Roma Tomato.
      $21.00
    • VEGETARIAN

      Black Olives, Mushrooms, Onion, Green Pepper and Roma Tomato.
      $19.00
    • MARGHERITA

      Sliced mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Roasted Garlic and Roma Tomato over Ernesto’s Tomato Sauce.
      $19.00
    • POLLO ALFREDO

      Our Alfredo sauce topped with our Signature Cheese blend, Roasted Chicken, Mushrooms and Broccoli.
      $21.00
    • ERNIE’S CREATION

      Ernesto’s Tomato Sauce topped with Gorgonzola, Feta Cheese, Provolone, Roasted Chicken, Roma Tomato, Fresh Basil and Roasted Garlic.
      $21.00
    • FERNANDO’S RANCH

      Our House Ranch dressing topped with our Signature Cheese blend, Diced Tomato, American Bacon, Roasted Chicken and Green Onion.
      $21.00
    • CRAZY ITALIAN CHICKEN

      Garlic butter crust with our Signature Cheese Blend, Mushrooms, Roasted Chicken, Diced Tomato, Green Onion and Oregano.
      $21.00
    • MJ's Peach Pizza Pie

      Our Garlic Butter Sauce and Signature Cheese Blend with Prosciutto, Fresh Baby Spinach and Peaches. Perfection!
      $21.00
  • SANDWICHES

    • ERNESTO’S HAMBURGER

      1/3rd pound Ground Beef served on a Toasted Pub Bun with Red Onion, Pickle, Lettuce and Tomato and 1000 Island Dressing
      $12.00
    • 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.
      $16.00
    • Parmesan CHICKEN

      Large Natural Chicken Breast hand breaded and fried. Topped with Marinara and our signature cheese blend. Served on Toasted French Bread.
      $16.00
    • BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDER

      Fried Chicken Tenders Tossed with our Buffalo Sauce with Provolone Cheese, Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Onion and Tomato on our Pub Bun.
      $14.00
    • BACON & RANCH CHICKEN CLUB

      Natural Chicken Breast Charbroiled with Applewood Bacon, Provolone Cheese, Onion, Lettuce Tomato, and Mayonnaise served on a Toasted Pub Bun.
      $16.00
    • MEATBALL ITALIANO

      Our hand rolled Meatballs sliced in slow simmered Meat Sauce served on Toasted French Bread and baked with our Signature Cheese Blend.
      $14.00
    • MICHAEL’S GRINDER

      Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Salami, Provolone Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers with Lettuce, Tomato and Pepperoncini served on Toasted French Bread.
      $15.00
    • ITALIAN TORPEDO

      Sliced Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, Salami, Provolone Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red onion, Pepperoncini and Italian Dressing on Toasted French Bread.
      $14.00
    • ITALIAN SAUSAGE ROLL

      Our Italian Sausages sautéed with Roasted Red Peppers in Marinara and topped with Provolone Cheese and served on Toasted French Bread.
      $12.00
    • 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.
      $14.00
  • SMALL PLATES AND SIDE DISHES

    • Side Of Spaghetti

      Served with Marinara
      $10.00
    • Side Of Penne El Pesto

      $14.00
    • Single Manicotti

      $14.00
    • Cannelloni

      $14.00
    • Grilled Salmon Filet

      $18.00
    • Cup Of Marinara

      $7.00
    • Side Of Ravioli

      Choice of Meat or Cheese with choice of Marinara or Meat Sauce
      $30.00
    • Vegetables

      A selection of broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, onion and zuchini.
      $12.00
    • Single Hand Rolled Meatball

      Served plain or with marinara or meat sauce
      $6.00
    • Single Italian Sausage

      Served plain or with marinara or meat sauce
      $6.00
    • Side Of Eggplant Or Portabella

      Served Grilled, Fried or sauteed
      $9.00
    • Chicken Breast

      Grilled or Fried
      $7.00
    • Side Of House Made Deli Salads

      Choose from Potato, Pasta, Coleslaw, 3 Bean, or Pea Salad.
      $9.00
    • Side Of Fettucine Alfredo

      Fettucine pasta with Alfredo sauce in the Tuscan style with sauteed mushrooms.
      $12.00
  • DESSERTS

    • Original Tiramisu

      Lady Fingers basted in Cold Brew Expresso and covered in Chocolate and Whipped Mascarpone Filling.
      $11.00
    • Lemon Tiramisu

      Lady Fingers Basted in Limoncello with Whipped Mascarpone Filling and Lemon Zest.
      $11.00
    • SPUMONI

      Pistachio, Cherry and Chocolate Ice Cream. A Italian Tradition.
      $7.00
    • Vanilla Ice Cream

      $7.00
    • Cappuccino Ice Cream

      Coffee Delight
      $7.00
    • Ernesto's Mud Pie

      Cappuccino and Vanilla Ice Cream Layered between Walnuts and Caramel with Whipped topping and a Oreo Cookie Crust.
      $14.00
    • Salted Caramel Crunch

      A Light and Buttery Vanilla Cake Layered with Salted Caramel Crunch Pieces and Custard.
      $10.00
    • Dark Chocolate Cannoli

      Italian Pastry Dipped in Dark Chocolate and Filled with Sweet Cream and Ricotta Cheese with Milk Chocolate Accents.
      $11.00
    • Molten Lava Cake

      Moist Chocolate Cake Surrounds a Chocolate Lake when heated in the microwave.
      $10.00
    • 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.
      $10.00
  • Kids Menu

    • Kids Pasta Your Way

      Choose a Pasta and a sauce to top it with.
      $9.00
    • 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.
      $28.00
    • 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.
      $12.00
    • Kids Gnocchi

      Potato Dumplings sauteed in Butter and garlic and dressed with a choice of sauces.
      $9.00
    • Kids Macaroni & Cheese

      Macaroni pasta dressed in a creamy cheese sauce.
      $8.00
    • Kids Chicken Fingers And Fries

      Chicken tenderloins breaded and fried served with French Fries.
      $10.00

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