Menu - NJ
Today's Special Lunch Diner Children Dessert & Beverages
Zuppa
Asparagus and carrot puree with tender asparagus tips. (Vegan). 6
Antipasti
Salssiacia Duo: All home-made Butter fried Calabrian beef and rice sausages with North African spices, and grilled seafood sausage served with marinated tomatoes. 9
Secondi
Miale con Prosciutto: Bone in pork chop stuffed with Prosciutto and Swiss cheese, pan roasted to perfection with sautéed escarole and cranberry raisins. 25
Almond crusted flounder filet, layered with pine nut and sautéed spinach, served with saffron rice. 23
Offered 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Insalata (Salads)
Insalata Verde e Pomodoro: Romaine, arugula & tomatoes, with our house dressing. 5.5
Rocca Della Barbabietola: Roasted Beets, goat cheese, blood oranges, spinach and arugula, with balsamic vinegar reduction. 7
Arugula con Pere e Parmigiano: Arugula, pear and Parmigiano, with balsamic vinaigrette. 6.5
Insalata Caprese: Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and Kalamata olives with extra virgin olive oil. 6.5
Bruschetta: Marinated ripe tomatoes, garlic, and basil, over toasted peasant bread. 5
Insalata di Cesar: Romaine lettuce, croutons, and homemade Caesar dressing. 6.5
Add Chicken. 5 Add Steak. 6 Add Shrimp. 7
Insalata di Patate: Steamed potatoes, boiled eggs, capers, onions and olive oil, served over romaine lettuce. 6
Insalata di Tonno: Fresh tuna loin poached in olive oil, with, capers, boiled eggs, and lemon juice over romaine lettuce. 8
Zuppa e Panini (Soup & Sandwiches)
Sandwiches made with French bread
Zuppa del Giorno: Soup of the day...please ask. 5.5
Panino di Melanzane: Grilled eggplant, mozzarella and basil, with fresh tomatoes. 5.95
Panino di Carne Pelli: Home-made meatball sandwich, with a hint of tomato sauce. 6.5
Add fresh mozzarella. 1.5
Panino di Salsiaccia e Pepperoni: Sweet Italina sausages, peppers and onion. 7.5
Panino di Proscuitto e Mozzarella: Proscuitto di Parma, fresh mozzarella, basil and arugula. 8
Panino del Pollo: Rosemary marinated grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, arugula, and roasted pepper.
Add Proscuitto di Parma. 2.5
Panino del Tonno: Baked tuna loin salad with boiled eggs, capers, lemon juice, with romaine lettuce and olive oil. 8
Panino di Bestecca: Thick slices of hanger steak, served with fresh arugula and rock salt. 10
Add roasted onion. 1.
Portobello e Caprino: Grilled Portobello, goat cheese, spinach and balsamic, on home baked focaccia. 6.45
Add Grilled onions. 1.
Panino di Vegetali: Vegetable dumpling wrap, with lettuce, tomatoes and Tahini sauce. 5.95
Doppio: Soup and half sandwich. 10.5
Pasta
Pasta Fresca…………….......……(Homemade). 9.5
*Fettuccine All’Uo’vo * Ravioli di Ricott; *Ravioli al Funghi(wild mushrooms; *Tortellini di Carne *Gnocchi di Patate *Fettuccini di Spinaci *Linguine Integrale (wholeweat)
Pasta Asciutta……….................................(Dry). 8
*Spaghetti; *Linguine; *Penne
Gluten Free Pasta................................................ 11.95
Your choice of sauces
Pomodoro e Basilico: Our homemade slowly cooked tomato sauce, with fresh basil.
Genovese Pesto: Our Homemade recipe of basil, pine nuts, garlic and Parmigiano cheese. 2.75
* Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino: Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley and red pepper flakes
Bolognese: Our homemade meat sauce made with extra lean ground beef, and fresh tomatoes. 2.75
* Vongole: White fresh baby clam sauce with garlic, parsley, white wine & red pepper flakes. 4.5
Vodka: Made to order; Vodka, fresh tomato sauce, minced onions, and cream. 3
** Puttanesca: Spicy tomato sauce with olives, capers, garlic, lots of basil, and minced anchovies. 3.25
Alfredo: White cream sauce made to order with fresh cream, Parmigiano & butter. 3.5
* Not suggested with fresh pasta as it tends to make the pasta chewy
**Not suggested with filled pasta, it is very fragrant that may overpower the delicacy of the filling
Piatti Che Accompagnano (Side Orders)
Polpettine di Carne Della Casa: Homemade Italian meat balls (all extra lean beef). 6
Petto di Pollo alla Griglia: Grilled chicken breast marinated in our house dressing and rosemary. 7
Verdure del Giorno: Sautéed vegetables. 6
Spinaci Saltati: Sautéed spinach. 6
Funghetti all’Aglio: Sautéed mushrooms. 6
Entrata –Entrée
Spaghetti alla Carbonara: Tossed with onions, pancetta, Parmigiano, and lots of black pepper. 13
Penne alla Norma: With cubes of fried eggplant, tomatoes, lots of basil, and smoked ricotta. 13
Penne Agli e Broccoli: With olive oil, garlic and broccoli. 13
Spaghetti all’Amatriciana: Pancetta, onions, spicy tomato sauce and Parmigiano cheese. 13
Napolione di Melanzane: Tower of thinly sliced eggplant, lightly breaded and baked to perfection with fresh mozzarella, basil and Parmigiano. 10
Pollo alla Picatta: Chicken breast sautéed in lemon caper wine sauce, served with saffron rice. 14
Pollo alla Milanese: Thinly sliced boneless chicken breast lightly breaded and pan fried, served with peppery arugula salad and shaved Parmigiano. 14
Pollo alla Francese: Chicken breast, dipped in egg batter, sautéed in garlic, whine wine sauce, served with saffron rice. 14
Salmone alla Griglia: Fresh Atlantic salmon filet, baked to your perfect liking, finished with lemon juice and parsley, served over saffron rice. 16.5
Tagliata di Manzo con Rucola: Hanger steak grilled to your liking, (Traditionally rare- medium rare), sliced thick over arugula, finished with rock salt. 16
Side dishes (available with Chicken, Fish and Meat entrées)
Saffron, parsley rice
Mashed potatoes
Sautéed or steamed vegetables
Sautéed mushrooms
Sautéed spinach (add 1.00)
Spaghetti (add 1.00)
Our specials menu is crafted frequently… Make sure you review it for additional selections, and desserts.
Sundays are Kids Days,
*Children 10 and Under Eat FREE
Lady & the Tramp 8
Spaghetti & Meat Balls with Tomato Sauce
Chicken Little 8
Chicken Fingers served with French fries…all homemade!!
Sleeping Beauty 8
Sautéed chicken breast served over a bed of penne pasta with butter
Aladdin 8
Handmade cheese ravioli with Tomato Sauce
Finding Nemo 8
Spaghetti Pomodoro served in the classic Italian style.
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**Add a drink and Vanilla or Chocolate Ice cream for $1.5 extra
*One free children’s meal per adult entrée purchased at regular price.
**Drink and dessert charge applies even on Sundays where the main course is free
Classic Homemade Tiramisu. 7
Homemade Dark Chocolate Mousse. 7
Salami Dolci: Hand-made Kahlua chocolate roll with grand mariner cookies, raisins and walnuts. 7
Torta Della Nona; Limonchello, mascarpone cake. 7
Ricotta Cheese Cake. 7
Chocolate Fondant Cake; Filled with a rich chocolate cream. 7
Sorbet or Ice Cream of the day. Please ask server. 7
Frutto Ripieno: Lemon Sorbet in Real Fruit Shell. 7
Chocolate and vanilla Truffle Ice Cream. Served with a shot of espresso. 8
Antipasti (Appetizers)
Cold Antipasto: Assortment of Italian cured meets and cheeses over greens. 11
Napoleone di Melanzane: Thinly sliced eggplant lightly fried & baked with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, ricotta
and fresh basil. 9.5
Carpaccio di Salmone: Raw fresh salmon, arugula, and lemon wedges with caper mayonnaise vinaigrette. 11
Calamari Fritte: Crispyfried calamari, served with light and spicy tomato sauce. 12
Cozze all’ Arabbiatta: PEI mussels, sautéed with garlic in white wine and tomato sauce. 11
Insalate (Salads)
Insalata Verde e Pomodoro: Green Salad with tomatoes, and balsamic vinaigrette. 6
Rocca Della Barbabietola: Roasted beets, goat cheese, oranges, spinach, arugula, & balsamic glaze. 8.5
Arugula con Pere e Parmigiano: Arugula, pears and Parmigiano, with balsamic vinaigrette. 7.5
Insalata Caprese: Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, black olives and fresh basil. 8
Bruschetta: Marinated tomatoes, garlic and basil, over toasted peasant bread. 6
Caesar Salad: Romaine hearts with parmesan cheese, croutons and homemade Caesar dressing. 7
Add Grilled Chicken. 4 Add Shrimp. 6 Add Sliced Steak. 6
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Pasta
Pasta Fresca…………………(Homemade). 12
* Cheese Ravioli * Wild Mushroom Ravioli *Meat Tortellini *Potato Gnocchi *White Fettuccine *Spinach Fettuccini * Wholewheat Linguine
Pasta Asciutta…...(Dry). 10.5
*Spaghetti *Linguine *Penne *Rigatoni
Gluten Free Pasta. 13
Your choice of sauces
Pomodoro e Basilico: Tomato and Basil.
Genovese Pesto: Basil and pine-nuts pesto. 2.75
* Olive oil garlic and red pepper flakes
Bolognese:Meat sauce, Bologna style. 2.75
* White Clam: With garlic, parsley & red pepper. 4.5
Vodka sauce:Vodka tomatoes and light cream. 3
** Puttanesca:Spicy tomato, with olives, capers, garlic, basil, and minced anchovies. 3
Alfredo Sauce:Light parmigiano cream sauce. 3.5
Some Italian rules are not meant to be broken....!!
Some pastas are not ideal with some sauces. Please note the following:
*Olive oil and clam sauces do not pair with our homemade pasta, as the pasta tend to become chewy, and clumpy.
**Puttanesca sauce, although very traditional and delicious, pairing it with flavored or filled pasta will overshadow the flavor of the filling. Please pair with unflavored pasta only.
A Southern Italian tradition... Grated cheese is not served over seafood dishes. Shoud you like cheese for your seafood dish, we will be happy to serve it on the side, but we do not break our traditional rules.
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Piatti Accompagnano (Side Orders)
Gamberoni alla Griglia: Marinated grilled jumbo shrimp. 8.5
Polpettine di Carne Della Casa: Homemade Italian meatballs (all extra lean beef). 6
Petto di Pollo alla Griglia: Grilled chicken breast marinated in our house marinade. 6.5
Verdure del Giorno: Sautéed or steamed seasonal vegetables of the day. 7
Spinaci Saltati: Fresh spinach sautéed in olive oil and garlic. 7
Funghetti all’Aglio: Mushrooms sautéed in wine, garlic, olive oil, and light red pepper flakes. 6.
Entrata –Entrée
Risotto
Risotto con Carne e Porcini: Arborio rice, with sliced steak, porcini mushroom, onion and butter. 22
Risotto ai Fruitti di Mare: Arborio rice, with mussels, shrimp, calamari, fresh tomatoes and parsley. 24
Risi e Bisi: Arborio rice with spinach, green peas, onions and parsley. 19
Pasta
Linguini ai Fruitti di Mare: Linguini pasta with shrimp, mussels, calamari, fish of the day, and fresh tomatoes,
sautéed in olive oil, white wine and garlic. 23
Linguini con Scampi: Linguini with shrimp in butter, lemon and garlic sauce. 22
Spaghetti alla Carbonara: Spaghetti with pancetta, onions, Parmigiano, egg and coarse black pepper. 17
Fettuccini in Alfredo sauce and Spinach: 17 …Add Prosciutto. 3.5 Add Chicken. 4 Add Shrimp. 6
Rigatoni alla Norma: Rigatoni with cubes of fried eggplant, tomatoes, lots of basil topped with smoked ricotta. 17
Penne with Peas in Vodka Sauce: 16 ………..Add Prosciutto. 3.5 Add Chicken. 4 Add Shrimp. 6
Penne Primavera: Penne, sautéed seasonal vegetables, in tomato sauce, with a touch of red pepper flakes. 17
Lasagna Classica: Our well stuffed homemade classic lasagna, with Bolognese sauce, fresh mozzarella, Parmigiano and béchamel. 17
Pollo (served with one side dish from below)
Pollo alla Piccata: Boneless chicken breast sautéed in lemon caper white wine sauce. 18
Pollo alla Marsala: Boneless chicken breast sautéed with mixed mushrooms, in Marsala wine cream sauce. 19
Pollo alla Milanese: Thinly sliced boneless chicken breast,,lightly breaded and pan fried, served with peppery
arugula salad and shaved Parmigiano. 18
Pollo alla Parmigiana: Breaded chicken baked with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. 19
Pollo alla Francese: Egg battered chicken in lemon, butter and white wine. 19
Pesce (served with one side dish from below)
Salmone al Mostarda: Fresh Atlantic salmon filet served in three-mustard cream sauce with peppercorn. 24
Salmone alla Griglia: Grilled Atlantic salmon filet, wrapped in grape leaf, topped with marinated tomatoes. 24
Tilapia con Porcini: Porcini mushroom crusted tilapia filet, with tomato, saffron, and chick pea sauce. 23
Carne (served with one side dish from below)
Maiale Osso Bucco: Natural pork shank, braised for hours in San Marzano tomatoes and aromatics. 26
Tagliata di Manzo con Rucola: Hanger steak grilled to your liking, (Traditionally rare-medium rare), sliced thick
and served over peppery arugula, finished with rock salt. 23
Bistecca alla Griglia: 14ozRib Eye steak, marinated in olive oil and herbs, grilled to your perfect liking. 26
Vitello Saltembucca: Veal medallions layered with prosciutto and provolone cheese, in lemon and capers. 24
Costaleta dell’Agnello: Colorado natural rack of lamb chops grilled to perfection, served with mint pesto. 34
Side dishes (available with Chicken, Fish and Meat entrées)
