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EXECUTIVE CHEF MITCH RYAN
ANTIPASTI
$3.50ea
damariscotta river oysters*
served raw, fresh lemon & prosecco mignonette
$3.50ea
$9
warmed dates
medjool dates, wrapped in speck, gorgonzola cheese filling, crispy garlic, balsamico
$9
$14
steamed mussels
english peas, sundried tomatoes, radishes, parsley, lemon, grilled focaccia
$14
$10
bruschetta
house-made tomato conserva, stracciatella cheese, crispy prosciutto
$10
$12
grilled asparagus
crispy red pepper polenta, walnut butter, capers, parmigiano reggiano
$12
$6
olives
mixed italian olives, sundried tomatoes, lemon zest, chili flakes, extra virgin olive oil
$6
$12
crispy local calamari
tri-color greens, oregano, lemon, pickled peppers, roasted red pepper aioli
$12
$12
tomato
sliced local yellow and red tomatoes, crispy burrata cheese, fresh basil, balsamico
$12
$12
meatballs
local pork & veal, creamy porcini polenta, balsamic tomato sauce, grana padano
$12
$12
shrimp
grilled harissa marinated shrimp, eggplant caponata, basil pesto, fresh lemon
$12
$9
arancini
crispy carnaroli rice, grilled zucchini, roasted garlic, asiago fresco, grilled leek aioli
$9
$12
squash blossoms
tempura fried squash blossoms, basil ricotta, tomato fonduta, balsamico
$12
$10
burrata
organic basil pesto, roasted cherry tomatoes, radicchio, garlic focaccia croutons
$10
INSALATA
$9
house salad
organic boston bib, local cherry tomatoes, radishes & cucumbers, basil vinaigrette
$9
$14
prosciutto di parma
endive, marinated pecorino romano, orange supreme, balsamico
$14
$12
tonnato
sliced porchetta, baby arugula, crispy capers, tonnato sauce, meyer lemon oil
$12
PIZZA
$14
vignola
roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, house-made pizza sauce, basil pesto
$14
$16
confit
duck confit, roasted oyster mushrooms, fig puree, fontina cheese
$16
$16
alto adige
speck, porcini stracciatella, baby arugula, tomato sauce, provolone & mozzarella
$16
PASTA
$24
fettuccine
veal & pork meatballs, zucchini, spinach, balsamic tomato sauce, pecorino
$24
$24
rigatoni
local pork & lamb bolognese, san marzano tomato sauce, fresh herbs, grana padano
$24
$26
trenette
seared swordfish, swiss chard, cherry tomatoes, chive, capers, lemon butter sauce
$26
$26
bucatini
snap peas, oyster mushrooms, crispy kale, imported stracciatella, breadcrumbs
$26
$30
cannelloni
maine lobster, ricotta cheese, lobster cream sauce, broccoli, pea shoots
$30
ENTRÉES
$30
zuppa di pesce
swordfish & shrimp, octopus, mussels, chickpeas, fennel, spicy tomato brodo
$30
$28
veal milanese
roasted potatoes & cherry tomatoes, frisee, parmigiano reggiano mousse
$28
$32
grilled 14oz ribeye
baby squash, cippolini onions, roasted garlic potatoes, tuscan steak sauce
$32
$26
duck
duck breast scaloppini, fava bean pesto, eggplant caponata, frisee, cherry demi
$26
$24
eggplant parmigiana
grilled eggplant, tomato fonduta, arugula, salsa verde, grana padano
$24
$30
lamb
grilled lamb loin, green lentils, roasted multicolor carrots, pea shoots, salsa verde
$30
$28
grilled swordfish
zucchini & sundried tomato cous cous, broccoli rabe, garlic scape pesto
$28
$29
fritto misto
crispy local calamari, oysters, shrimp, tri-color greens, preserved lemon aioli
$29
FAMILY STYLE SIDE DISHES
($4 each or 3 for $10)
lentils / grilled asparagus / lacinato kale / multicolor carrots / swiss chard
*consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase the risk of food-borne illness
menu items/pricing subject to change without notice as fresh products require
FORMAGGIO & CHARCUTERIE
FORMAGGIO
$6 FOR ONE CHEESE, $24 FOR SELECTION OF FOUR
paired with our house-made fruit mostarda, our own grandview farm honey & crostini
COWS' MILK
*imported italian burrata (italy)
made with mozzarella & cream, buttery, mild & sweet
asiago fresco (italy)
semi-firm, mild italian alpine meadow cheese
grana padano (italy)
hard, slow-ripened, slight salinity
lagrein (italy)
a semi-soft cured cheese made with the world renowned lagrein wine
trugole (italy)
semi soft cheese from piedmont, mild grassy flavor, slightly tangy
*tallegio (italy)
semi-soft with washed rind, strong aroma & full flavored, slightly buttery with hints of roasted nuts
comte* (france)
semi-firm, made from raw cow’s milk with a slightly sweet flavor
hay flower rebel (germany)
semi hard hay milk cheese wrapped with a floral mixture of hay flower
st nectaire (france)
cured on rye straw for eight weeks, creamy rich flavor, slight acidity
BLUE
gorgonzola dolce (italy)
made from cows' milk of piedmont & lombardy, blue marbled, sweet & spicy
buttermilk blue (wisconsin)
jersey & holstein cows. creamy & tangy with a clean, sweet finish
mountain gorgonzola (italy)
strong, dense, milky cheese with spicy & earthy characteristics
fourme d'ambert (france)
rustic blue veined cheese, supple and dense with creamy and firm texture
bleu d'auvergne (france)
creamy and buttery with a mild, yet spicy finish
SHEEP & GOATS' MILK
bucherondin (france)
goat's milk, cheesecake like, silky, full creamy finish
el pastor vasco (spain)
subtly smoked sheep's milk, semi firm
pecorino crotonese (italy)
semi-firm aged sheep’s milk, rich and tangy with a citrusy zing
goat beemster (holland)
mellow aged gouda style, full flavored with smooth & refined finish
ossau iraty (france)
slightly granular and very rich, nutty grassy-sweet flavors
manchego (spain)
sheep's milk from la mancha, aged 60 days, mildly gamy and hazelnutty sweetness
billie's goat cheddar (u.k.)
milk & smooth, moist texture & sharp goat's cheese
moliterno al tartufo (italy)
pecorino with ribbons of truffle, grassy tang & sweet musky finish
CHARCUTERIE
$20
charcuterie board
local pork rillette, pistachio mortadella, salumi cotto, prosciutto di parma, fennel mustard, barbera onions, house giardiniera, apricot mostarda, focaccia
$20
GIARDINIERA
$6 for one - $15 for a selection of three
spicy bread & butter pickles / fiddleheads / cauliflower / multicolor carrots / lemon asparagus / dilly beans
ACCOUTREMENTS
choice of 2 for $1.50
spiced walnuts / fig cake / fig preserves / grand view farm honey / cherry jam / olive tapenade / tomato jam / barbera onions / house-made golden raisins / cherry or apricot mostarda / grand view farm apple sauce
EXECUTIVE CHEF MITCH RYAN
*consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase the risk of food-borne illness
DOLCE
$8
citrus torta
lemon cake, salerno honey buttercream, pistachio toffee, anisette gelato, balsamic drizzle
$8
$8
strawberry rhubarb crosta
strawberry rhubarb compote, marsala mascarpone crema, black pepper fennel pastry shards, strawberry dust
$8
$8
triple chocolate strata
frozen white, milk & dark chocolate terrine, raspberry coulis, mint cream bubble, chocolate crumb
$8
$8
salted caramel budino
bruleed caramel cream, caramel chocolate glaze, vanilla whip, crispy curl, sea salt
$8
$8
affogato
espresso, vanilla bean gelato
$8
$8
prosecco orange blossom granita
sweet ice, chocolate rosemary biscotto, orange triangle
$8
$5.50
daily sorbet
varietal dairy free sorbet
$5.50
Executive Pastry Chef Sue Gauthier
Happy Hour
Daily 5:00 - 6:30
half off draft beer
$4 select wines by the glass
$5
torta frites
our locally made honey & crushed pistachios
$5
$3.50ea.
roasted oysters
basil & pickled pepper butter, crispy parsnips
$3.50ea.
$6.50
eggplant involtini
basil & roasted leek ricotta, english pea puree
$6.50
$6
grilled harissa marinated shrimp
spring eggplant caponata, chickpea blini
$6
$7
porchetta
baby arugula & pickled asparagus, porcini mushroom vinaigrette
$7
$7
crispy burrata
organic basil pesto, frisee, charred tomato vinaigrette
$7
$12
formaggio trio
tallegio, gorgonzola dolce, pecorino toscana
$12
$6.50
duck confit bruschetta
roasted oyster mushrooms, fig puree, fontina cheese
$6.50
$9.50
tempura fiddleheads
crispy locally foraged fiddleheads, truffle oil, pea shoots
$9.50
wine
BY THE GLASS
SPARKLING & ROSÉ
$10
/
$38
Prosecco Brut
Primaterra, Veneto, Italy
$10
/
$38
$11
/
$42
Lambrusco di Modena
Albone, Podere il Saliceto, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
$11
/
$42
$9
/
$34
Bardolino Chiaretto
Albino Piona, Veneto, Italy
$9
/
$34
WHITE
$10
/
$38
Pinot Grigio
Giocato, Primorska, Slovenia
$10
/
$38
$12
/
$46
Trebbiano d'Lugana
Zenato, Veneto, Italy
$12
/
$46
$10
/
$38
Vermentino di Sardegna
Pala, Crabilis, Sardegna, Italy
$10
/
$38
$9
/
$34
Sauvignon Blanc
Dipinti, Trentino, Italy
$9
/
$34
$10
/
$38
Chardonnay
Alois Lageder, Alto Adige, Italy
$10
/
$38
RED
$10
/
$38
Barbera
Briccotondo, Piedmonte, Italy
$10
/
$38
$9
/
$34
Pinot Noir
Dipinti, Trentino, Italy
$9
/
$34
$10
/
$38
Cannonau Riserva
Stella & Mosca, Sardinia, Italy
$10
/
$38
$12
/
$46
Valpolicella Superiore
Zenato, Veneto, Italy
$12
/
$46
$13
/
$50
Chianti Classico
Castello di Bossi, Bacci, Tuscany, Italy
$13
/
$50
$14
/
$54
Bolgheri Rosso
Michele Satta, Tuscany, Italy
$14
/
$54
BOTTLES - SPARKLING
$38
Prosecco Brut
Santa Marina, Veneto, Italy
$38
$42
Lambrusco di Modena
Albone, Podere il Saliceto, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
$42
$50
Pinot Grigio
Foam, Meinklang, Neusiedlersee, Austria
$50
$50
Franciacorta Brut
Contadi Castaldi, Lombardy, Italy
$50
$55
Ferrari Brut
Fratelli Lunelli, Trento, Italy
$55
$75
Franciacorta Cuvée
Ca'del Bosco, Lombardy, Italy
$75
$100
Pierre Moncuit Champagne
Mesnil, Blanc de Blanc, Champagne, France
$100
BOTTLES - WHITE
$22
/
split
Moscato d'Asti
Cascinetta Vietti, Piedmonte
$22
/
split
$38
Pinot Grigio
Giocato, Primorska, Slovenia
$38
$48
Roero Arneis
Malvira, Piedmonte
$48
$48
Sauvignon Blanc
Menetou-Salon, Domaine Jean Paul Picard, Loire, France
$48
$46
Sauvignon
Réva, Piedmonte
$46
$44
Sauvignon Blanc
Floreado Cantina Andriano, Alto Adige
$44
$34
Sauvignon Blanc
Dipinti, Trentino
$34
$34
Gruner Veltliner
Landhaus Mayer, Austria
$34
$60
Riesling
Julius Treis, Mosel, Germany
$60
$68
Gewürztraminer
Nussbaumer, Tramin, Alto Adige
$68
$38
Vermentino di Sardegna
Pala, Sardegna
$38
$48
Pinot Bianco
Moriz, Tramin, Alto Adige
$48
$45
Grillo
Tenuta Regaleali, Tasca d'Almerita, Sicily
$45
$46
Trebbiano di Lugana
Zenato, Veneto
$46
$62
Trebbiano di Lugana
Sergio, Zenato, Veneto
$62
$58
Viognier
Fontarca, Luigi D'Alessandro, Tuscany
$58
$80
Chablis 1er Cru
Dampt & Fils, Burgundy, France
$80
$65
Chardonnay
Hautes-Cotes de Beaune, Delagrange, Burgundy, France
$65
$55
Chardonnay
Talley Vineyards, Arroyo Grande Valley, California
$55
$42
Chardonnay,
Maculan, Veneto
$42
$42
Chardonnay
Alois Lageder, Alto Adige
$42
$75
Cervaro
Chardonnay, Grechetto, Castello della Sala, Umbria
$75
$34
Scaia Bianco
Garganega, Chardonnay, Tenuta Sant'Antonio, Veneto
$34
$48
Black to White
Rondinella Bianco, Traminer, Kerner, Cross Manzoni, Zyme, Veneto
$48
$55
Blanc de Sers
Wanderbara, Vernaza, Veltliner Rosato, Nosiola, Casata Monfort, Veneto
$55
$42
Ilori
Petit Manseng, Manseng, Petit Courbu, Les Joinquilles, Brana, Irouleguy, France
$42
BOTTLES -RED
$46
Barbera d'alba,
Ruvei, Marchesi di Barolo, Piedmonte
$46
$38
Barbera d'Asti
Briccotondo, Piedmonte
$38
$46
Pinot Noir
Omero Cellars, Willamette Valley, Oregon
$46
$34
Pinot Noir
Dipinti, Trentino
$34
$58
Zinfandel
Stuhlmuller Vineyards, Alexander Valley, California
$58
$38
Aglianico
Fratelli Urciuolo, Campania
$38
$150
Barolo
Cannubi, Marchesi di Barolo, Piedmonte
$150
$90
Barolo
Tortoniano, Michele Chiarlo, Piedmonte
$90
$65
Barbaresco
Col dei Venti, Piedmonte
$65
$90
Brunello di Montalcino
Donatella Cinelli Colombini, Tuscany
$90
$75
Brunello di Montalcino
Caparzo, Tuscany
$75
$62
Rosso di Montepulciano
Sanguineto, Tuscany
$62
$58
Rosso di Montalcino
Donatella Cinelli Colombini, Tuscany
$58
$52
Rosso di Montalcino
Casanova di Neri, Tuscany
$52
$58
Chianti Classico Riserva
Podere Ciona, Tuscany
$58
$55
Chianti Classico Riserva
Famiglia Zingarelli, Tuscany
$55
$34
Sangiovese
Ali, Donna Laura, Tuscany
$34
$120
Amarone Della Valpolicella
Le Marognole, I Corsi, Veneto
$120
$90
Amarone della Valpolicella
Remo Farina, Veneto
$90
$62
Valpolicella Ripasso
Zenato, Veneto
$62
$60
Secco-Bertani
Vintage Edition, Cav.Gio.Batta Bertani, Veneto
$60
$52
Alanera
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zenato, Veneto
$52
$46
Valpolicella Superiore
Zenato, Veneto
$46
$54
Nerello Mascalese,
Akraton, Giovi, Sicily
$54
$80
Merlot
Wines of Substance, Columbia Valley, Washington
$80
$70
Cabernet Sauvignon
Farnito, Carpineto, Tuscany
$70
$54
Bolgheri Rosso
(Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Syrah, Teroldego), Michele Satta, Tuscany
$54
$44
Claret
Tyrus Evan, Red Mountain, Washington, USA
$44
$38
Lagone
Aia Veccia, Tuscany
$38
$38
Cotes Du Rhone
Les Abeilles, Lean-Luc Colombo, Rhone, France
$38
beer
DRAUGHT BEER
Oxbow Loretta
Liquid Riot Copa
Allagash White
Allagash Black
Moat Mtn Czech Pilsner
Moat Mtn Bone Shaker Brown
Rising Tide Zephyr
BOTTLED BEER
DOMESTIC
$4
Coors Light
Lager (CO)
$4
$7
Allagash, Saison
Belgian Farmhouse Ale (ME)
$7
$8
Rising Tide, Cutter
Imperial IPA (ME)
$8
$6
Rising Tide, Day-Mark
American Pale Ale (ME)
$6
$6
Rising Tide, Ishmael
American Copper Ale (ME)
$6
$6
Jack's Abby, House Lager
Golden Lager (MA)
$6
$7
Founder's, Curmudgeon
Oak Aged Ale Brewed with Molasses (MI)
$7
$6
Founder's Breakfast Stout
Double Chocolate Coffee Oatmeal Stout (MI)
$6
$6
Bantam, Rojo
Cider with Sour Cherries & Pink Peppercorns (MA)
$6
$6
Bantam, Wunderkind
Cider with Honey (MA)
$6
FROM AWAY
$5
Erdinger, Non-Alcoholic
(Germany)
$5
$5
Eridinger, Hefeweizen
(Germany)
$5
$8
Brasserie De La Senne, Taras Boulba
Belgian Pale Ale (Belgium)
$8
$8
Brasserie De La Senne, Stouterik
Belgian Stout, (Belgium)
$8
$6
Stella Artois
Lager (Belgium)
$6
$9
Kerkom Brewery, Bink Bruin
Brown Ale (Belgium)
$9
$8
Vander Ghinste
Flemish Sour Red Ale (Belgium)
$8
COCKTAILS
Limone Fiore
limoncello, lillet blanc, elderflower liqueur, prosecco, lemon twist
Blueberry Cosmo
blueberry vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice, house-made maine blueberry coulis, lime wheel
Sazarac
rye whiskey, angostura bitters, peychaud's bitters, simple syrup, absinthe rinse, lemon twist
Vignola Manhattan
bulleit rye whiskey, amaro meletti, punt e mes vermouth, orange bitters, orange twist
Cardamom Cross
gin, campari, cardamaro, orange juice, cardamom bitters, orange twist
Basito Nero
maine craft distilling queequeg spiced rum, muddled basil, brown sugar, lime, agnostura bitters
CORDIALS
APÉRTIFS - DIGESTIFS
$10
Grappa
Bertacnolli
$10
$12
Grappa
Giovi
$12
$12
Cabernet Grappa
Alexander
$12
$12
Grappa with Lemon Peel & Stinging Nettles
Giovi
$12
$13
Courvoisier
V.S.O.P.
$13
$11
Remy Martin
V.S.O.P.
$11
$9
Cocchi Americano
Aperitif
$9
$8
Fernet Michaud
Liquid Riot
$8
$10
Amaro Montenegro
$10
$10
Amaro Meletti
Ascoli Piceno
$10
$10
Anisette Meletti
Ascoli Piceno
$10
$10
Samba Black
Romana
$10
Romana $10
Sambuca White
Romana $10
$11
Amaro
Villa Zarri
$11
$11
Walnut Brandy
Villa Zarri
$11
$11
Cherry Brandy
Villa Zarri
$11
$11
Coffee Brandy
Villa Zarri
$11
$12
1998 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Querciavalle
$12
$11
Arneis
Renesium, Malvira
$11
$12
2009 L.B.V. Porto
Fonseca
$12
$10
Dow's Tawny Port
$10
$10
Dow's Ruby Port
$10
$12
Amontillado Sherry
Fernando De Castilla
$12
$10
Limoncello
$10
ABOUT US
Reservations (207) 772-1330
10 DANA STREET PORTLAND, MAINE 04101
HOURS: sUN - Thurs 5–9pm / Fri-Sat 5–10pm
CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US online
On Dana Street, in the heart of Portland's historic Old Port, Vignola Cinque Terre provides a vibrant atmosphere with a rustic feel. Vignola (est. 2006) and Cinque Terre (est. 2001), originally running as two separate restaurants, joined forces to create an Italian inspired wine bar and dining experience.
Cinque Terre was one of the founders of Portland's farm to table movement. We still source fresh produce, make our own honey and raise pigs on Grand View Farm in Greene, Maine. We pride ourselves on sourcing all available products locally and believe it not only makes sense - but tastes better too.
We make what we can: we butcher fresh whole animals, create charcuterie, make fresh pasta, bake breads and craft our own desserts. Sauces and dressings are prepared daily using fresh herbs from our farm.
Our wine list is famous for a variety of old world Italian wines to perfectly pair with each carefully crafted dish.
OUR CHEF
MITCHELL RYAN EXECUTIVE CHEF
Born in California and raised in Maine, Exec. Chef Mitchell Ryan began his career cooking at a catering company in Brunswick. After earning his culinary degree, he joined the team at Cinque Terre in May 2011. Following the merger with Vignola, Chef Ryan steadily rose to the top training under farm to table master Chef Lee Skawinski. He was promoted to Executive Chef in August 2016. Chef Ryan's time in Italy with farmers and producers affirmed his commitment to the Slow Food Movement and its tenets of fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.
THANK YOU TO OUR MAINE FARMS & PURVEYORS
OLIVIA'S GARDEN / FREEDOM FISH / STONECIPHER FARM / FARM FRESH / MICUCCI GROCERY / STONEHEART FARM / HARBOR FISH MARKET
Our Own GRAND VIEW FARM
historic farm IN GREENE, ME
Grand View Farm is owned and operated by Dan and Michelle Kary. The pair are also owners of Vignola Cinque Terre. This historic farm in Greene, Maine has had its land cultivated since the 1780s and grows produce and meats exclusively for Vignola Cinque Terre.
In season, the farm’s three acres of cultivated gardens and orchards supply over a quarter of the fresh fruits, herbs, and vegetables used by Chef Ryan and his staff at Vignola Cinque Terre. The farm is a tremendous resource for the restaurant, where the staff can interact with the foods they serve and understand what it takes to grow them. The Karys are passionate about growing their own food for the restaurant. They believe that the freshness and variety of the farm’s produce creates not just a meal but a culinary experience.
Grand View Farm is still growing with new additions each year. A year ago, bees were brought to the farm to produce honey. Only a year later, the honey has won recognition as "Best Honey" in a blind taste test conducted by the Maine Beekeeper's Association. The farm now also has a greenhouse, which allows Grand View Farm to supply fresh herbs & produce to the restaurant year round.
Events
Vignola Cinque Terre is pleased to work with you to plan your perfect event.
Our gorgeous Cinque Terre room provides an elegant space on both our lower and mezzanine levels. Our team is uniquely talented to tailor the best food and drink for your guests.
Please click here to contact our event staff
Vignola cinque terre
10 Dana Street
Portland, ME, 04101
207.772.1330
Hours
Sun-Thurs 5-9pm/Fri & Sat 5-10pm
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Press
Slow-Food Aficionados: Vignola Cinque Terre Taps Traditions Of Italy March 2016, Lily O’Gara, Portland Phoenix
The Best Wine List The Portland Phoenix
Soup to Nuts: Bounteous Blueberries Portland Press Herald, Meredith Goad - Wild Maine Blueberry and Lemon Mascarpone Cheesecake by our own Pastry Chef, Emily DeLois
Top 10 Farm to Table Restaurants Relish Magazine, Jennifer M. Wood, a food writer and travel blogger in New York City, N.Y.
The Next Chapter In the Vignola-Cinque Terre Story The Golden Dish — Downeast Magazine, John Golden
Harvest Dinner at Grand View Farm Maine Magazine, Joe Ricchio