PORTA Singapore steps to the fore with a bigger and better all-day dining programme—touted with brunch all week, pastas on rotation, desserts made divine, and tipples to take the edge off. Aptly termed ‘doorway’ in Portuguese, PORTA Singapore opens its gates to an eclectic haven of affordable modern European cuisine and epicurean treasures from around the world. You will be happy to know that it is a pet-friendly establishment too!
PORTA Singapore – It’s Brunch Time, Anytime!
There’s no need to hold out until the weekend for your brunch fix—PORTA serves up the most important meal of the day from 8.00am to 4.00pm, seven days a week. New to the brunch menu is an age-old French classic of Croque-Madame (S$14++); brioche sandwich stuffed with Mangalica ham, oozing with Emmental and béchamel, and topped with a sunny-side-up egg.
A definite hit, Spanish Breakfast (S$14++) brings together the works— cannellini beans, spicy pork chorizo, tomato coulis, and baked eggs—in an ensemble that’s hard to refuse. Folks who are looking for something simpler in taste may find the Smoked Salmon Burger (S$15++); toasted, buttered brioche buns with Applewood-smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, served with roasted potatoes, to be right up their alley.
Pooches are welcomed on the alfresco deck during brunch—be it to bask in the midday sun, mingle with fellow four-legged friends, or simply spend some quality paw-rent and fur-kid bonding time.
PORTA Singapore – All in a Bowl’s Worth
Having snagged a top 20 spot in SR Signatures 2017—a celebration of the finest dishes along the Singapore River—with Prawn & Chorizo Pasta (S$22++), PORTA brings together more popular pairings for Chef’s Special Pasta of the Week (S$20++).
Expect a rotating selection of pasta specials, brimming with bold flavours and worldly influences, such as the exquisite Beef Stroganoff Pasta and sumptuous Duck Ragout Pasta.
New on the pasta menu is the Chilled Angel Hair Pasta (S$14++)—a divine toss-up of crab meat, sesame, salmon roe, and chives, in a luxe lobster vinaigrette.
PORTA Singapore – Comfy Classics
Fans of PORTA can look forward to indulging in an epicurean spread of signature dishes from starters such as the Spanish Octopus (S$18++) from Ria de Arousa, grilled to smoky perfection, complemented with spiced patatas bravas;
or a perfect combination of creamy and savoury, pan-seared Foie Gras (S$24++) with onion marmalade.
Meat lovers can satiate their cravings with a definite standout dish of Iberian Pork Secreto (S$26++) glazed with pommery honey mustard, and served with velvety, tangy mash,
or the mouth-watering Porta Burger (S$23++) with thick-cut fries, and Alain Milliat premium ketchup.
New from the dock is the Norwegian Salmon (S$22++) with root vegetables puree and sauces vierge, as well as the Seared Tuna Nicoise Salad (S$15++), served with fine beans, vine tomatoes, and black olives, which makes for a cleaner, yet satisfying meal.
End your meal on a sweet note with Not-Your-Usual- Tiramisu (S$12++), a new addition to the dessert menu that is made with mascarpone cream, Kahlúa soaked finger biscuits and coffee gelée.
Or opt for PORTA favourites like Coconut Blancmange (S$12++) and Frozen Soufflé (S$14++) that is playfully spiked with Grand Marnier for citrusy aromatics and bite.
PORTA Singapore – Gin, Vino, and Slurry Giggles
Expect a wider array of tipples with an exciting selection of gin-based cocktails, as well as imported wines. Swap your usual gin and tonics with The Adventures of Robin Hood (S$22++) and Objective, Burma! (S$20++)—made with Brooklyn Gin, and St. George Terroir Gin respectively—and topped with Old World Tonic and cardamom bitters; perfect for an office get together for a sip or two after a long workweek, or on a lazy weekend.
PORTA Singapore – Taking A “PORTA” Me Home
Should you pine for their affair at PORTA, The Store allows you to recreate the Porta experience at home by offering a selection of imported gourmet food products like the Les Assaisonnements Briards Pommery Mustard (S$15.50++) used in the Iberian Pork Secreto; Pesto in extra virgin olive in Ravioles du Royans; as well as La Chinata Smoked Paprika Powder (S$6.20++) used in Spanish Octopus.
Porta Set Lunch (Valid till 31 Dec 2017)
Porta is offering a two- or three-course lunch set. Kick start your meal with chilled Angel Hair Pasta with marinated crab meat, then tuck into a warm bowl of Ravioles du Royans.
For folks who enjoy a sweet ending, the Coconut Blancmange is the dessert not to be missed! Set Lunch is only valid on weekdays from 12.00pm to 2.30pm. 2-course at S$18++ 3-course at S$22++. Make your reservations today!