Portobello’s Grill is giving diners exactly what they asked for — more time at the table.

After a strong and steady response during Restaurant Week, Portobello’s is officially extending their Restaurant Week menu into a second week, offering guests another opportunity to experience a menu that blends classic Italian influence with Louisiana flair. At $45 per person, the offering reflects the consistency and care that have defined Portobello’s for nearly three decades.

The menu opens with a trio of appetizers that showcase both comfort and refinement. Crispy fried calamari arrives golden and light, paired with a sweet-and-sour Thai chili sauce for a subtle kick. The Crab Arancini — “little oranges” of fried risotto — are filled with crab and served alongside a rich vodka tomato cream. For something fresh and indulgent, the Prosciutto and Burrata pairs prosciutto di Parma with stracciatella, figs, and arugula.

Entrées continue the balance of hearty and polished. The Pork Chop Valdostana features a bone-in pork chop stuffed with fontina and prosciutto di Parma, finished with a porcini mushroom sauce and served over mashed potatoes. Seafood lovers can opt for the Fish Sorrento, showcasing fresh Gulf fish topped with a Creole crawfish cream and paired with creamed spinach. The Seafood Bolognese brings together house-made pappardelle with shrimp, crab, fennel, and leeks in a delicate white Bolognese that highlights the restaurant’s Italian roots.

Dessert closes the experience with a classic Tiramisù, layering espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, dark rum, and cocoa — a timeless finish that feels right at home on Portobello’s menu.

The extension is no surprise for a restaurant built on consistency and community. Portobello’s Grill was founded in 1996 by Kiva Guidroz, who grew up in the industry working in two of Baton Rouge’s premier Italian restaurants. His guiding principle — “Every Guest. Every Plate. Every Day.” — remains the heart of the restaurant today.

In 2020, Kiva partnered with Chef Peter Sclafani, whose shared values and culinary vision helped usher in a new chapter for Portobello’s. Together, they refreshed the brand, renovated the spaces, and reimagined the menus — beginning with the Bocage location and later extending to Jones Creek — creating what they describe as a modern neighborhood steakhouse feel while maintaining the quality guests expect.

As Portobello’s continues to serve as a go-to spot for business lunches, happy hours, celebrations, and everything in between, this second week of Restaurant Week is a reminder of why it has remained a Baton Rouge staple for so long.

If you missed it the first time — or simply want to go back — the table is still set.