Porcini Italian Restaurant Menu
At Porcini, our menu is centered around fresh pasta, seafood, and elevated Italian-American dishes made to order. Each plate is crafted with care using quality ingredients, from locally sourced seafood to seasonal favorites.
Located in Highlands, NJ, we bring together bold flavors and a relaxed Jersey Shore atmosphere—creating a dining experience that feels both refined and approachable.
Our Menu
SOUPS & SALADS
Soup Du Jour
M/P
$15
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, croutons
$15
$14
Garden
mixed greens, seasonal vegetables, balsamic vinaigrette
$14
$16
Grilled Romaine Salad
crispy bacon, bleu cheese, red onion, tomato, poblano ranch dressing
$16
$16
Beet Salad
mixed greens, apples, craisins, crumbled goat cheese, spiced walnuts, sherry vinaigrette
$16
APPETIZERS
M
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Crab Cake
greens, chipotle tartar sauce
M
/
P
$18
Wild Mushroom Tart
shallot, gruyere and fontina cheese, mixed greens, truffle oil
$18
$20
Littleneck Clams
chorizo, garlic, peppers, tomato, crostini
$20
$19
Homemade Ricotta
jalapeno jam, olive oil, grilled crostini
$19
$20
Sopressata and Mozzarella Arancini
marinara, parmesan, local hot honey
$20
PASTA
$35
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Sunday sauce, sausage
$35
$32
Spicy Vodka Fusilli
crispy pancetta, roasted eggplant, spinach, calabrian chilies, ricotta salata
$32
$34
Goat Cheese Ravioli
mushroom, asparagus, shallot, lemon, parmesan
$34
$39
Bucatini Nero
jumbo lump crab, calabrian chilies, garlic, tomato, lemon, seasoned breadcrumbs
$39
$35
Wild Boar Bolognese
mafaldine pasta, whipped herb ricotta cheese, seasoned breadcrumbs
$35
$32
Carbonara
spaghetti, crispy bacon, shallot, egg yolk, parmesan, black pepper crème sauce
$32
MAIN COURSE
M
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Crab Cakes
mashed potatoes, baby French green beans, chipotle tartar sauce
M
/
P
$39
Grilled Organic Scottish Salmon
jasmine rice, spinach, ginger shiitake vinaigrette
$39
$42
Pan Seared Scallops
wild mushroom risotto, shaved bussel sprouts, shallots, pancetta, lemon vinaigrette
$42
$34
Chef's Seasonal Chicken
$34
$42
Pork Osso Buco
garlic broccoli rabe, sweet potato hash, maple whiskey sauce
$42
$44
Duck Duo
roasted and sliced breast, confit thigh, sweet potato puree, plum sauce
$44
$44
Grilled Hanger Steak
orange chipotle honey butter, crispy potatoes, roasted cipollini onions, asparagus
$44
DESSERT
$15
Chef's Seasonal Cheesecake
$15
$15
Brown Butter Apple Pie
warmed, golden raisins, streusel topping, cinnamon gelato
$15
$15
Chocolate Pot De Crème
decadent chocolate pudding, salted caramel, whipped cream (gluten free)
$15
$15
Berry Shortbread Tart
warmed, mixed berry jam, almond and pecan crumble, vanilla gelato
$15
$15
Chocolate Truffle Bread Pudding
warmed, coffee gelato
$15
$9
Homemade Gelato
seasonal flavors
$9
HOR'S DOUVRES
priced per dozen
$32
Mini Crab Balls
chili garlic aioli
$32
$20
Housemade Pigs in a Blanket
Dijon dipping sauce
$20
$25
Shrimp Cocktail
spicy cocktail sauce
$25
$20
Clams Casino or Oreganatta
$20
$20
Sausage or Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
$20
$25
Eggplant Rollatini
$25
$18
Deviled Eggs
$18
SALAD
serves 10-12 people
$45
Garden Salad
mixed greens and seasonal vegetables, parmesan cheese/ choice of balsamic, red wine vinaigrette
$45
$40
Caprese Salad
tomato, mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze
$40
$45
Caesar Salad
romaine Lettuce, seasoned croutons, parmesan cheese, homemade Caesar dressing
$45
$50
BLT Salad
bibb lettuce, corn bread croutons, bacon, tomatoes, red onion, chipotle buttermilk dressing
$50
$50
Beet Salad
mixed greens, beets, candied hazelnuts, dried apricots, goat cheese sherry shallot vinaigrette
$50
Chicken or Veal
Chicken $55, veal $70. Serves 8-10 people
Marsala
wild mushrooms, shallots, Marsala wine sauce
Piccatta
capers, shallots, parsley, white wine lemon sauce
Parmigiana
romano crusted, fried and topped with marinara and mozzarella
Francese
egg battered with a white wine lemon sauce
Saltimbocca
layered with prosciutto, sage, spinach, mozzarella, sherry wine sauce
Cacciatore
tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, carrots, peppers, red wine
MEATS
$65
Roast Pork Loin
roasted with garlic, rosemary, parsley. one loin serves up to 15 people
$65
$50
Sausage, Peppers, and Onions
white or red. half tray- serves 8-10 people
$50
$55
Meatballs and Sauce
made with veal, beef, and pork served with marinara. half tray- serves 8-10 people
$55
Rack of Lamb
honey mustard and herb crusted, red wine jus. market price (one rack =8)
Filet Mignon
whole with red wine mushroom jus or sliced on a platter room temperature with a horseradish crème and crostini. market price
Honey Glazed Ham
serves 12-15/ market price
Whole Roasted Turkey
with gravy/ serves 12-15/ market price
SEAFOOD
based on market price and availability
Jumbo Lump Crab cakes
garlic chili aioli
PEI Mussels
white wine garlic herb broth or marinara
Organic Scottish Salmon
garlic butter and tomato salad or lemon-caper sauce
Tuna
prepared to your liking
Shrimp
prepared to your liking
Flounder
francese, crab topped, or topped with a tomato salad
SIDES
served by half tray
$50
Macaroni & Cheese
$50
$50
Eggplant Parmigiana
$50
$40
Mixed Seasonal Vegetable
$40
Baby Green Bean
almondine or gremolata - market price
$40
Roasted Potatoes
sautéed onions and herbs
$40
$50
Broccoli Rabe
toasted garlic and olive oil
$50
$35
Basmati Rice Pilaf
$35
$40
Sweet Potato Puree
maple and vanilla
$40
$40
Mashed Potatoes
$40
$40
Vegetable Kabobs
$40
$50
Chicken Kabobs
$50
$55
Beef Kabobs
$55
$35
Potato Salad
half tray
$35
$50
Sausage, Apple and Craisin Stuffing
$50
$50
Cornbread and Chorizo Stuffing
$50
$15
Brown Mushroom Gravy
by the quart
$15
$40
Pasta Salad
seasonal selection
$40
PLATTERS
small serves 8-12/ large serves 15-20
assorted imported and domestic cheese served with homemade crackers $55
/
$95
Cheese Platter
assorted imported and domestic cheese served with homemade crackers $55
/
$95
assorted cured meats and cheese, olives, roasted peppers, garlic bread $50
/
$105
Antipasto Platter
assorted cured meats and cheese, olives, roasted peppers, garlic bread $50
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$105
Short Rib Sliders
jalapeño relish (market price)
fresh seasonal fruits $55
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$105
Fruit Platter
fresh seasonal fruits $55
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$105
white bean and garlic served with pita flatbread and vegetables $40
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$70
Hummus Platter
white bean and garlic served with pita flatbread and vegetables $40
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$70
PASTA
$50
Penne Vodka
peas and prosciutto
$50
$50
Penne Pesto
fresh herbs, pine buts, Parmesan cheese
$50
$60
Rigatoni and Meatballs
Sunday gravy, sausage
$60
$50
Cheese Lasagna
ricotta, mozzarella, fresh Parmesan
$50
$60
Meatball Lasagna
blend of veal, beef and pork with ricotta, mozzarella, fresh parmesan
$60
$40
Pasta Salad
seasonal selection
$40
$50
Macaroni & Cheese
$50
$50
Sausage, Peppers, and Onions Pasta
tossed with linguini in a white wine sauce
$50
Lobster Macaroni and Cheese
gruyere and sharp cheddar blend with fresh lobster
DESSERT
serves 10-12
$60
New York or Ricotta Cheesecake
$60
Flavored Cheesecake
variety of flavors and toppings prices may vary
$60
Carrot Cake
$60
$60
Chocolate Cake
ganache, buttercream, mousse, glaze, German chocolate
$60
$55
Tiramisu
$55
$45
Fruit and Cheese Danish
$45
$50
Cookie Platter
our homemade family recipes for chocolate chip, coconut jam thumbprint, seasonal biscotti, snicker doodles
$50
$55
Pecan Pie
$55
$45
Pumpkin Pie
with maple whipped cream
$45
$60
Funny Bone Cake
chocolate cake with peanut butter mousse and chocolate ganache
$60
$65
Cannoli Cake
$65
$45
Cannoli Platter
dipped in chocolate chips
$45
$45
Seasonal Fruit Pie
$45
$65
German Chocolate Cake
coconut pecan frosting
$65