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Italian
A Cena Ristorante
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Antipasti (Dinner)
Casa
Farm lettuces, charred citrus vinaigrette, radishes, hazelnuts, sheep cheese$16.00Caesar
Escarole, anchovy, focaccia croutons, lemon, black pepper, Grana Padano$16.00Zucca
$16.00Beet Salad
Marinated beets, frisee, red onion, Ricotta Salata, candied walnuts$18.00OUT OF STOCKAntipasto
Selection of seasonal pickles, preserves, olives and cured meats, grilled bread$23.00Fritto Misto
Calamari, shrimp, olives, lemon, Calabrian chilis, preserved lemon aioli$20.00
Olives
Mixed olives, lemon zest, rosemary, garlic, evoo$11.00
Polipo
Grilled octopus, confit fingerling potatoes, olives, saffron aioli, salsa verde$22.00Arancini
$16.00Burrata
Sweet pepper and eggplant caponata, balsamico, pine nuts, basil, grilled bread$20.00Bruschetta
$18.00OUT OF STOCKCavolfiore
$14.00Piselli
$12.00Asparagus
Grilled broccolini, lemon, 'Nduja butter, parmesan$14.00Brussels Sprouts
Fried Brussel sprouts, pancetta, lemon, Ricotta Salata$14.00OUT OF STOCKContorni Trio
All three Contorni selections$32.00OUT OF STOCK
Primi (Dinner)
Small Garganelli alla Norcia
Hand-rolled penne pasta, House-made fennel Sausage, Cremini mushroom, cream, Grana Padano$24.00Small Tagliatelle
Beef, pork, and lamb Bolognese, Pecorino Romano, breadcrumbs$24.00Small Lumache
Pomodoro, butter, onion, chili flake, Grana Padano, parsley$18.00Small Rigatoni
Beef, pork and lamb ragu, tomato, chili flake, Pecorino, parsley, bread crumbs$24.00
Agnolotti
Corn & Mascarpone Raviolini, Butter-Poached Maine Lobster, chive$49.00
Large Garganelli alla Norcia
Hand-rolled penne pasta, House-made fennel Sausage, Cremini mushroom, cream, Grana Padano$39.00Large Tagliatelle
Beef, pork and lamb ragu, tomato, chili flake, Pecorino, parsley, bread crumbs$39.00Large Lumache
Pomodoro, butter, onion, chili flake, Grana Padano, parsley$32.00Large Rigatoni
$39.00Malfatti
$28.00OUT OF STOCKSmall Campanelle
$24.00OUT OF STOCKMezzaluna
Beet Infuse Mezzaluna, black trumpet mushrooms, beurre monte, snap peas, tarragon$34.00OUT OF STOCK
Large Campanelle
Carman Ranch Beef Cheek sugo, ricotta salata, mint$26.00OUT OF STOCKPansotti
Nettle, wild greens and ricotta stuffed pasta, Fiore Sardo, Ligurian walnut pesto$34.00OUT OF STOCKBucatini
Spigarello kale pesto, Pecorino Romano, Pine nuts, black pepper$32.00OUT OF STOCKCaramelle
$32.00OUT OF STOCKCappellacci
$36.00OUT OF STOCKNo Lobster Agnolotti
$28.00Large Creste
$29.00OUT OF STOCKLarge Radiatore
Roasted eggplant, sweet peppers, plum tomatoes, rose petal harissa, feta, pine nuts, mint$36.00OUT OF STOCKSmall Radiatore
Roasted eggplant, sweet peppers, plum tomatoes, rose petal harissa, feta, pine nuts, mint$22.00OUT OF STOCK
Secondi (Dinner)
Parmigiana
Eggplant Parmesan, basil, House-made Mozzarella, Pomodoro$29.00Bistecca
Grilled Hanger steak, confit fingerling potatoes, olives, carmelized onions, hazelnut romesco$53.00Ciopinno
Pan-seared Alaskan Halibut, Corn risotto, summer tomatoes, Lemon caper butter$46.00Lamb Shank
$43.00OUT OF STOCKSpecial Pork
Honey brined bone-in pork chop, celeriac and parsnip puree, quince pan sauce, pickled mustard seeds$42.00OUT OF STOCKRibeye Steak
$55.00OUT OF STOCKPeposo
$42.00OUT OF STOCKPesce
Alaskan Sockeye Salmon, spring onion crema, roasted raabs, charred green garlic salsa verde$41.00OUT OF STOCKPesce Halibut
$41.00OUT OF STOCKCioppino Ling Cod
$43.00OUT OF STOCK
Cavolfiore
$14.00
Customize your item
Optional
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All hours
| Sunday | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Restaurant info
At a Cena, we share a love for simply cooked meals enjoyed with friends and family. We value fresh ingredients, local Portland area farmers, hand made pastas and cured meats, daily prepared breads, consistency, a well-matched wine list, and a seasoned and personable staff. With these elements, we strive to offer our guests a fine-dining experience with the comfort and warmth of an Italian country kitchen. Salute!
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