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Portal Restaurant and Bar
88 St John Street
London
EC1M 4EH
Telephone +44 (0)20 7253 6950
reservations@portalrestaurant.com

Open for lunch and dinner
Monday to Friday 12.00 to 15.00 then
18.00 to 22.15
Saturday dinner 18.00 to 22.15
Bar drinks and Tapas 12.00 to 22.00
Closed Sundays
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Welcome to The Portal Restaurant and Wine Bar


Portal is a modern Portuguese restaurant and wine bar that combines the buzzy conviviality of Iberian dining with bold interior design, a specialist wine list and sophisticated cooking. Reflecting the passion of veteran restaurateur and owner, Antonio Correia, Portal is a Modern Portuguese cuisine with a tranquil dining environment and unobtrusive service that are the hallmarks of this Clerkenwell restaurant.

The bar at Portal is an intimate and stylish meeting point ideal for enjoying an aperitif of a chilled extra dry white port or sampling the extensive wine list. The bar also provides a relaxed eating area for those preferring a light meal or snack, offering Petiscos – Portal's lengthy assortment of Latin Tapas.

Spilling back into a glorious glasshouse, the airy dining area lends an al-fresco feel that is spectacular both day and night. At the heart of the restaurant is the bustling open-plan kitchen, where classics such as traditional Braised bisaro with fine sweet potato chips and pea mash with Madeira sauce are created. Moreover, our vegan and vegetarian options ensure there is something for everyone.
Joseph Perrier degustation evening MARCH16th 2010 at 18:30- SOLD OUT
For those of you who want a night with a bit of sparkle, we are offering a special evening prepared by our Executive Chef Pedro Peinado Pereira, consisting of 4 courses with each carefully paired with Joseph Perrier Champagne.

We are delighted that Jean-Claude Fourman, owner and CEO of Joseph Perrier who will have the honour of taking us through the tasting.

This dinner will be the first chance for the public to taste two completely new champagnes from Joseph Perrier. They are both from the outstanding 2002 vintage.


Degustation of Canapés on Arrival
Joseph Perrier Cuvee Royal Brut NV Champagne, France

Starter
Octopus with watercress and cuttlefish club
Joseph Perrier Vintage Blanc de Blancs 2002

Main

Trio of Lamb, with baked vegetables and green mussels
Joseph Perrier Vintage Rose 2002

Or

Slowed cooked Bacalhau in squid ink with garlic crumble, turnip leaves tempura and coriander
Joseph Perrier Vintage Rose 2002

Dessert

Demi-cuit of dark and white chocolate with red fruits ragout
Joseph Perrier Cuvee Royale NV Demi Sec

4 courses complemented with champagne for each course at £79 per person.

For reservations please contact Pooja at reservations@portalrestaurant.com or call us on 0207 253 6950


PORTAL BENTO PLATE
PORTAL BENTO PLATE - Lunch Only £25






Gazpacho shot with a toast of anti-pasti and serra cheese

Sopa da Pedra cappuccino

Poached sea bass and monkfish with a green mussel and pomme nature
or
Veal bavette with horseradish foam

Caramel flan with fresh fruits

Portal Bento Plate consists of four dishes. Please choose fish or meat.

Past Events
Demelza Fashion Show celebrating 25 Years of London Fashion Week showcasing Fenn Wright Manson and Boodles
Hosted by Portal Restaurant and Bar 88 St. John Street, EC1M 4EH