| Cuisine type | Italian | |
| Price range | $30 and under | |
| Neighborhood | Southwest Portland |
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| Cuisines | Italian |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +1 503 223 6895 |
| Website | caroamicoitaliancafe.com |
| Dress code | Casual Dress |
| Payment options | AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa |
| Executive chef | Gabriel Tapia |
| Location | 3606 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97239 |
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| Bruschetta Pomodoro | $8.50 | Classic Italian style Toasted Bread topped with a diced medley of fresh Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Balsalmic Vinegar, Olive Oil, Parmesan, and Fresh Basil. | ||||
| Caprese Salad | $13.50 | Fresh Mozzarella, Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, drizzled with Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar. | ||||
| Antipasto | $12.00 | Platter of assorted cured Meats, artisanal Cheeses, and marinated Olives. | ||||
| Gamberetti in Brodo | $12.00 | Tiger Prawns served with a Garlic White Wine, Lemon and Butter sauce. | ||||
| Salscicci | $8.50 | Calabrese Italian Sausage baked in Marinara sauce, Pepperoncini bits, topped with Mozzarella. | ||||
| Pane Con Formaggio | Toasted Garlic Bread topped with Mozzarella Cheese and Fresh Basil. Add a side of Marinara sauce. |
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| Toasted Garlic Bread | Toasted & flavorful. |
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| Italian - Greek Salad | $13.00 | Organic Mesclun greens, Kalamata Olives, roasted Red Peppers, Feta Cheese, tossed with hot Penne. |
| Zuppa | Soup of the day with basket of Grand Central Bakery's Rustica Bread. |
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| Famous Insalata Mista | $9.00 | Crispy greens, Carrot shavings, Black Olives, fresh Tomatoes, topped with Sunflower seds, choice of house made dressings. | ||||
| Caesar Salad | Tender Romaine tossed with creamy Caeser dressing. |
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| Chopped Salad | $12.00 | A medley of chopped Greens, Salami, Black olives, Red onions and Provolone Cheese. |
| Cannelloni | $14.00 | Pasta stuffed with ground Meats and Herbs. Baked in an individual casserole, covered with Meat Sauce, topped with Mozzarella. |
| Manicotti | $14.00 | Pasta stuffed with Cheese and Herbs. Baked in an individual casserole, covered with Meat Sauce, topped with Mozzarella. |
| Cannelloni & Manicotti | $14.00 | A combination of Cannelloni and Manicotti. Served with a Meat Sauce, topped with Mozzarella. |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | $18.00 | Classic Roman spaghetti dish tossed with diced Pancetta, in a creamy Egg, Parmesan Cheese, and Black Pepper sauce. |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | $14.00 | Fettuccine Pasta in a cream Alfredo Sauce. |
| Putanesca Pasta | $18.00 | Classic Neopolitan dish, tangy & salty. Spaghetti, Anchovies, Capers, Kalamata Olives, crushed Red Pepper flakes tossed together, covered with house Marinara suace. |
| Cheese Ravioli Della Paese | $14.00 | Traditional Sicilian Cheese Ravioli covered with our house Marinara Sauce. |
| Traditional Lasagna | $14.00 | Wide lasagna noodles layered with Ricotta Cheese, fresh Spinach, and our house Meat Sauce. |
| Angel Hair Alla Pesto and Sausage | $14.00 | Delicate Angel Hair Pasta in a creamy Pesto Sauce, tossed with ground herbed Italian Sausage. |
| Wild Mushroom Ravioli | $18.00 | Wild Mushroom Ravioli tossed wtih Garlic Shallots in a light White Wine cream sauce. |
| Chicken Picatta | $21.50 | Tender Draper Valley Chicken breast sauteed with Shallots, Garlic & Capers in a Lemon-White Wine Butter Sauce. Served with fresh seasonal Veggies and a side of Fettuccini Alfredo. |
| Scampi Fettuccini | $22.50 | Tiger Prawns sauteed in White Wine, Garlic, Shallots. Served with Fettuccini tossed in Lemon Butter Sauce, topped with Basil and Grape Tomatoes. |
| Veal Parmigiana | $23.00 | Breaded milk-fed Veal cutlet baked in our house Marinara Sauce and Parmesan Cheese, served with seasonal Veggies and Penne pasta. |
| Italian Sausage w/ Sauteed Veggies | $13.50 | Sliced Calabrese Italian sausage served with a generous portion of seasonal sauteed Veggies. |
| Ravioli AL Forno W/ Prawns & Sausage | $24.00 | Prawns sauteed with sliced Italian link Sausage, Mushrooms and Red and Yellow Peppers. Tossed in a Marinara Sauce with Asiago Ravioli, topped with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese. |
| Pan Seared Scallops | $23.00 | Sea Scallops sauteed to a golden brown in a Garlic, Dill, Lemon & White Wine sauce. Served on a bed of Linguine with fresh Spinach and creamy Alfredo. |
| Chicken Parmigiana | $22.00 | Breaded Draper Valley breast of Chicken baked with Marinara Sauce and Parmesan Cheese, served with seasonal Veggies and Penne. |
| Angel Hair Aglio Olio W/ Sauteed Veggies | $13.50 | A tasty vegetarian selection. Angel Hair pasta tossed with a colorful mix of sauteed Veggies. |
| Sauces | Neapolitan Style: Tomato Sauce Base. Milano Style: Olive Oil and Sweet Basil Base. | |
| Specialty Ingredients | Artichoke Hearts, Anchovies, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Roasted Garlic, Roasted Red Pepper, Kalamata Olives Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Toasted Walnuts, Prosciutto. | |
| Meat-Dairy | American Bacon, Canadian Bacon, Herbed Chicken, Pepperoni, Salami, Italian Sausage, Cheddar Cheese, Feta Cheese. | |
| Veggies | Basil, Black Olives, Capers, Green Pepper, Fresh Tomato, Fresh Spinach, Jalapenos, Minced Garlic, Mushrooms, Onions, Pepperoncini, Pineapple. |
| PSU Viking | Neapolitan Style. Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Canadian Bacon, Roasted Garlic, Onion, Roasted Red Pepper, fresh shredded Parmesan. |
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| Old Favorite | Neapolitan Style. Beef, Bacon, Mushrooms, olives, Onion. |
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| Margharita | Milano Style. Fresh Mozzarella. Fresh cooked Tomatoes, sprinkled with fresh Basil. |
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| Stevie's Wonder | Milano Style. Pepperoni, minced Garlic and Pepperoncini. |
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| Baker's Special Combo | Neapolitan Style. Bacon, Pepperoni, Green Pepper, fresh Tomato. |
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| Veggie-Matic | Neapolitan Style. Mushrooms, Black Olives, Green Pepper, Red Onion, fresh Tomatoes. |
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| KB's Macho Munch | Neapolitan Style. Sausage, Salami, Pepperoni, fresh Mushrooms. |
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| Butch's Bar-B-Q | Bar-B-Q Sauce Base. Cheddar Cheese, Herbed Chicken, Bacon, Green Peppers, Jalepenos. |
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| Dragon Tattoo | Milano Style. Herbed Chicken, fresh Spinach, Black Olives, Feta Cheese, toasted Walnuts, cooked Tomatoes. |
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| Caro Amico Calzone | $15.00 | Italian Sausage, Olives, Mushrooms, Onions. |
| Canzano Calzone | $15.00 | Chicken, Bacon, Green Pepper, Pepperoncini. |
| Bellini | $7.00 | An old classic, Caro Amico style, with a splash of Marischino liquor. |
| Cosmopolitan | $8.00 | A tall chilled martini glass holds the 2014 drink of the year. |
| Martini | $6.00 | When in doubt, order a Martini with an Olive. |
| Margarita | $8.00 | Tequila and lime juice, add ice, shake, enjoy in Mexico or Portland. |
| Caro Amico Coffee | $9.00 | Tuaca, Frangelico, and Baileys mixed with coffee and topped with whipped cream. |
| House Old Fashioned | $8.00 | The gentleman's drink made with fiery Wild Turkey 81. |
| Negroni | $7.00 | Bitters and gin - the Italians invented it - we enjoy it. |
| Long Island Iced Tea | $8.50 | Summer or winter, it's a winner. |
| Gin and Tonic | $5.00 | Specify Bombay or Aviation and you won't be sorry! |
| Vieux Carre | $9.00 | New Orleans inspired, rye whiskey and cognac reminiscent of the old French Quarter and Bourbon Street. |
| Blueberry Cosmo | $9.00 | Stoli Blueberry vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Fresh Lime, Triple Sec and Cranberry. |
| Toronto | $9.00 | A bold twist on the Manhattan. Old Olverholt rye, Italian Fernet Branca and Angostura bitters. |
| The SMoking Gun | $9.00 | We found it! The smoking gun - Cuttysark and bitters - with a splash of Laphroig Islay scotch. |
| Lemongrass Gimlet | $9.00 | Local India lemongrass vodka, St. Germaine elderflower liquer and fresh lime. |
| Grapefruit Drop | $9.00 | Absolut Ruby Red vodka, Campari, Fresh lemon & Triple Sec. Served with a sugar rim. |
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