Porta Blu

Restaurant · EuropeanMenlo Park

10+ gluten-free dishes

21 dishes marked gluten free

72 dishesmenu read 11 Novportablurestaurant.com

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Breakfast

Daily 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM
  • Continental Breakfast$19

    Croissant or steel cut oats, mixed fruit, Vermont creamery butter, strawberry jam

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Strauss Greek Yogurt Bowl$18

    House granola, fresh berries, local honey, lavender, pistachios, toasted coconut

    VegetarianFree of glutenContains nutsLikely dairy

  • Sliced Fresh Fruit$15

    Selection of sliced fruits & berries

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Avocado Toast$22

    Midwife and the Baker sourdough, stracciatella, chili crisp, sweety drop peppers, grana padano

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Salmon Bagel$25

    Cream cheese, avocado mash, pickled shallots, capers, fresh dill, everything spice, Boichik bagel

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Steel Cut Oats$17

    Golden raisins, dried Mission figs, toasted almonds, brown sugar

    VeganFree of glutenContains nuts

  • Lemon Ricotta Pancakes$21

    Fresh blueberries, lemon curd, maple syrup, snow sugar

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Brioche French Toast$21

    Vanilla battered dipped brioche, seasonal fruit compote, maple syrup, snow sugar

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Malted Vanilla Waffle$22

    Fresh berries, dulce de leche, vanilla bean whipped cream

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • PB and J Overnight Oats$18

    Peanut butter milk, chia seeds, banana, mixed berry compote, cold foam

    VegetarianFree of glutenContains nutsLikely dairy

  • Nia Plate$26

    Two eggs any style, fingerling potatoes, sourdough. Choice of bacon, chicken sausage, pork sausage or Hodo tofu

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely eggLikely soy

  • Eggs Benedict$29

    Two poached eggs, Canadian bacon, avocado, wilted spinach, hollandaise sauce, served with side salad

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Shakshuka$24

    Two eggs sunny-side up, market peppers, harissa, feta, heirloom tomatoes, grilled sourdough

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Wagyu Hash$32

    One egg sunny-side up, Australian wagyu, sauteed seasonal vegetables, bordelaise sauce, crispy potatoes

    Free of glutenLikely egg

  • Breakfast Burrito$21

    Two scrambled eggs, avocado, potato, shredded mozzarella, pico de gallo, aioli, served with side salad. Choice of chicken sausage or Hodo…

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely eggLikely soy

  • Harissa Hot Honey Croissant$24

    Fried egg, sausage patty, Nueske's bacon, New American cheese, harissa hot honey

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Local Mushroom and Herb$26

    Three eggs, sauteed local mushrooms, Marin French brie, fine herbs, spinach, served with fingerling potatoes, sourdough

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Farmer's Market$26

    Three eggs, zucchini, bell peppers, spinach, served with fingerling potatoes, sourdough

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely egg

Enhancements

  • Two Eggs, Any Style$8

    Free of glutenLikely egg

  • Sourdough Toast$7

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Roasted Fingerling Potatoes$7

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Smoked Salmon$12

    Free of glutenLikely fish

  • Applewood Smoked Bacon, Chicken or Pork Sausage$9

    Free of gluten

  • Hodo Tofu$6

    VeganFree of glutenLikely soy

  • Boichik Bagel$10

    Choice of butter or cream cheese

    VeganLikely gluten

Lounge menu

Daily 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Shareables

  • Artisan Cheese Board$28

    House made seasonal jams & fruits

    Vegetarian optionContains dairy

  • Soup of the Day$16
  • Tuna Tartare$26

    Leche de tigre, soy, citrus, Fresno chili, strawberry, green onion, crispy wonton chips

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely fish

  • Crispy Chicken Wings$21

    Lemon pepper or sweet soy glaze, chives, carrot & kohlrabi slaw

    Likely soy

  • Burrata Tartine$19

    Pesto, peas, Meyer lemon, Toma cheese, lemon oil

    Vegetarian optionContains dairyLikely glutenLikely nuts

  • French Fries$11

    Vegan option

Flatbreads

  • Margherita Flatbread$26

    Bianco di Napoli tomato, mozzarella, basil pesto

    Vegetarian optionContains dairyLikely glutenLikely nuts

  • Hot Honey$29

    Bianco di Napoli tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, soppressata, hot honey

    Contains dairyLikely gluten

Salads

  • Nia Cobb Salad$28

    Chopped romaine hearts, marinated grilled chicken breast, smoked bacon, avocado, hard boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, Bel…

    Free of glutenContains dairyLikely egg

  • Caesar Salad$21

    Chopped romaine hearts, Parmesan, garlic-herb crouton, lemon & anchovy dressing

    Contains dairyLikely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

Taco Bar

  • Local Fish Tacos$27

    Corn tortillas, chipotle crema, avocado, pickled onions, salsa (3 per order)

    Free of glutenContains dairyLikely fish

  • Local Foraged Mushroom Tacos$23

    Corn tortillas, chipotle crema, avocado, pickled onions, salsa (3 per order)

    Vegan optionFree of glutenContains dairy

Handhelds

  • NIA Double Cheeseburger$28

    Wagyu beef, onion marmalade, white cheddar, dill pickles, roasted garlic aioli, sesame brioche, fries

    Contains dairyLikely glutenLikely eggLikely sesame

  • Turkey Club$24

    Smoked bacon, avocado, tomato confit, basil aioli, Acme rosemary ciabatta, side salad

    Contains dairyLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Wagyu Pastrami Sandwich$25

    Caramelized onion, Swiss cheese, Calabrian chili aioli, side salad

    Contains dairyLikely egg

Larger Plates

  • Ancient Grain Bowl$23

    Steamed farro & quinoa, local mushrooms, sweet potato, zucchini, chickpeas, kale, pickled red onion. Garlic-yogurt & harissa served on the…

    Vegan optionLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pasta Rigatoni Alla Vodka$24

    Straciatella cheese, Calabrian chili, spring onions, Parmesan

    Vegetarian optionContains dairyLikely gluten

  • King Salmon$36

    Shelling bean panzanella with heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, basil, red wine vinaigrette

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Steak Frites$38

    8oz flat iron, salsa verde, arugula salad, French fries

    Free of gluten

Lounge snacks

Daily 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Snacks

  • Nachos$21

    Avocado, escabeche. Choice of smoked brisket or mushrooms

    Vegan option

  • Lobster Rolls$27

    Aioli, tarragon, brioche

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Roasted Tomato Soup$16

    Cheese toastie, Parmesan basil

    Vegan optionLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Truffle Cacio e Pepe Fries$14

    Likely dairy

  • Charcuterie and Terrine$33

    Selection of local cured meats, pate de campagne, whole grain mustard, cornichons, grilled Acme sourdough batard

    Vegetarian optionContains dairyLikely gluten

  • Filet Mignon Skewers$28

    Marinated prime filet mignon

Flatbreads

  • Margherita$26

    Bianco di Napoli tomato, mozzarella, basil pesto

    Vegetarian optionContains dairyLikely glutenLikely nuts

  • Smoked Bacon$29

    Bianco di Napoli tomato, smoked bacon, red onions, basil

    Contains dairyLikely gluten

  • Pepperoni$29

    Bianco di Napoli tomato, pepperoni, mozzarella, hot honey

    Contains dairyLikely gluten

Larger Plates

  • Steamed Mussels$24

    Shallots, garlic, white wine, Espelette pepper, grilled Midwife and the Baker sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Caesar Salad$21

    Parmigiano Reggiano, white anchovies, fried parsley

    Contains dairyLikely eggLikely fish

Dinner

Daily 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Starters

  • Charcuterie and Terrine$33

    Selection of local cured meats, pate de campagne, whole grain mustard, cornichons, grilled Midwife and the Baker sourdough

    Likely gluten

  • Caesar$21

    Parmigiano Reggiano, white anchovies, fried parsley

    Free of glutenContains dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Baby Beet$19

    Whipped Bellwether ricotta, persimmon, Babe Farms beets

    Vegan optionFree of glutenContains dairy

  • Lamb Chop$33

    Mojo verde, red onion escabeche, cucumber

    Free of gluten

Entrees

  • Tagliatelle$32

    Di Stefano burrata, Bianco di Napoli tomato sauce, basil, Parmesan

    Vegan optionContains dairyLikely gluten

  • Rigatoni Pesto$28

    Local mushrooms, house pesto, Parmesan

    Vegan optionContains dairyLikely glutenLikely nuts

  • Petrale Sole$38

    Sauteed local petrale, potato puree, marinated fennel & radish, lemon-caper brown butter

    Free of glutenContains dairy

  • California Wild King Salmon$45

    Israeli cous-cous, roasted green asparagus, English peas, citrus butter

    Contains dairyLikely glutenLikely fish

  • Double Cheeseburger$28

    Wagyu beef, onion marmalade, white cheddar, dill pickles, roasted garlic aioli, sesame brioche, fries

    Contains dairyLikely glutenLikely eggLikely sesame

  • Roasted Half Chicken$36

    Honey-lavender glaze, summer vegetable ragout

    Free of glutenContains dairy

  • 12 oz Prime New York Steak$68

    House cut rosemary steak fries, grilled broccolini, red wine jus

    Free of gluten

  • 32 oz Prime Bone-In Tomahawk Steak$160

    Served family style with house cut rosemary steak fries, grilled broccolini, red wine jus

    Free of gluten

Dessert

  • Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta$15

    Strawberries, shortbread cookie

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chocolate Truffle Tart$15

    Chocolate shortbread crust, mixed berry jam, dark chocolate truffle & ganache

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Olive Oil Cake$14

    Seasonal fruit compote, vanilla bean pastry cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Gelato or Sorbet$11

    Chocolate, vanilla or strawberry. Please inquire for daily special flavors

    Likely dairy

  • Affogato$12

    Verve double espresso, vanilla bean gelato, shortbread cookie

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

The menu’s own key: (vg) vegan, (v) vegetarian, (gf) gluten free, (n) contains nuts · +VEGAN can be made vegan, +VEG can be made vegetarian, (GF) gluten free, (D) contains dairy, (SF) contains shellfish · (vg) vegan, (v) vegetarian, (gf) gluten free, (n) nuts

What the menu saysAll our products are prepared to order in a kitchen where nuts and other allergens may be present.
  • All our products are prepared to order in a kitchen where nuts and other allergens may be present.

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Thanksgiving set menu

Thursday, November 26, 2026; served 12 PM – 6 PM; reservations required

Set menu

  • Thanksgiving Set Menu$125

    Choose one item from each section. Appetizers: Butternut bisque (v) – sage, pomegranate, truffled pepitas; Fall harvest salad (v) – mixed…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely shellfish

New Year's Eve tasting menu

Thursday, December 31, 2026; served 5 PM – 9 PM; reservation required

Set menu

  • New Year's Eve Tasting Menu$125

    Chef's tasting menu with an amuse bouche and one selection from each section. Amuse bouche: Kumamoto oyster – Thai chili, shoyu, ginger…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely soyLikely shellfish

Seasonal menu

A one-off menu for an occasion. It may not be on offer now.

Christmas set menu

Thursday, December 24 & Friday, December 25, 2026; served 12 PM – 6 PM; reservations required

Set menu

  • Christmas Set Menu$135

    Choose one item from each section. Appetizers: Lobster bisque – chive blossom, tarragon, winter citrus; Winter weather burrata salad – wild…

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely shellfishLikely fish

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address200 Independence Dr, Menlo Park, 94025
AreaPeninsula
KindRestaurant · European
Websiteportablurestaurant.com
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from portablurestaurant.com
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Porta Blu

Does Porta Blu have gluten-free options?

Yes: 21 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Porta Blu coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “All our products are prepared to order in a kitchen where nuts and other allergens may be present.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

Can I book Porta Blu online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/restref/client/?restref=993214

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