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Cafe Spezia
349 RT 9 South
Manalapan, NJ 07726
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Dinner Menu
Lunch Menu
Gluten Free Menu
Dinner Menu
Family style - feeds up to 4 people.
Insalata
Mixed Greens
Spring mix, tomatoes, carrots, onions, cucumbers, with balsamic vinaigrette.
- $8.00
- Family Style $20.00
Spezia
Romaine hearts, olives, artichokes, roasted peppers, capers, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, with white wine vinaigrette.
- $11.00
- Family Style $27.00
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella with vine ripened tomatoes, roasted peppers drizzled with virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- $12.00
- Family Style $30.00
Classic Caesar
Romaine hearts, grated pecorino romano and caesar dressing.
- $9.00
- Family Style $22.00
Gorgonzola
Romaine hearts, crumbled gorgonzola, red onions, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, with raspberry vinaigrette.
- $11.00
- Family Style $27.00
Calamari Fritti
Golden fried calamari served with side of marinara sauce.
- $12.00
- Family Style $29.00
Pasta
Whole wheat penne pasta is available upon request. Gluten free pasta available - $5 additional. Housemade pastas available - $5 additional
Ravioli
Cheese filled with tomato sauce.
- $16.00
- Family Style $39.00
Housemade Lasagna
In traditional bolognese meat sauce.
- $16.00
- Family Style $39.00
Rigatoni Michael
Chicken, broccoli, prosciutto, basil, in a cognac tomato cream sauce.
- $18.00
- Family Style $45.00
Rigatoni Con Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
Sautéed sweet sausage, broccoli rabe, garlic, virgin olive oil and white wine.
- $19.00
- Family Style $47.00
Lobster Bolognese
Sautéed with linguine and grape tomatoes, cream, basil and crispy pancetta.
- $23.00
- Family Style $58.00
Rigatoni Vodka
Spicy pink sauce with vodka and basil.
- $16.00
- Family Style $39.00
Gnocchi Bolognese
Housemade fresh potato dumplings, traditional ragù of beef & veal.
- $18.00
- Family Style $45.00
Linguine Con Vongole (Red or White)
Little neck clams served in tomato garlic broth or white wine garlic broth.
- $18.00
- Family Style $45.00
Linguine Brianna
Shrimp, spinach, mushrooms, roasted garlic and tomato.
- $22.00
- Family Style $55.00
Eggplant
Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded and baked eggplant with mozzarella, marinara sauce over pasta
- $16.00
- Family Style $39.00
Eggplant Rollatini
Rolled cheese filled eggplant with mozzarella and baked in marinara over pasta.
- $16.00
- Family Style $39.00
Antipasti
Meatball Sliders (4)
Our meatballs, topped with mozzarella and marinara.
- $9.00
- Family Style $22.00
Mozzarella Corrozza
Fresh mozzarella, breaded, fried with housemade marinara sauce.
- $10.00
- Family Style $25.00
Eggplant Rollatini
Thinly sliced eggplant, fried and rolled with seasoned ricotta and topped with mozzarella and baked in marinara sauce.
- $10.00
- Family Style $25.00
Baked Clams Oreganata
- $12.00
- Family Style $29.00
Clams or Mussels Posillopo
Your choice of little neck clams or new zealand greenshell mussels, sautéed in a white wine garlic or tomato garlic broth.
- $12.00
- Family Style $29.00
Shrimp Chelsea
Sautéed shrimp with garlic, herbs, white wine sauce in toasted bread.
- $14.00
- Family Style $34.00
Sides
Meatballs (3)
- $5.00
- Family Style $12.00
Broccoli Rabe
- $9.00
- Family Style $22.00
Spinach
- $6.00
- Family Style $15.00
Sausage
- $5.00
- Family Style $12.00
Broccoli
- $6.00
- Family Style $15.00
Pasta
Pomodoro, butter, or garlic & oil
- $9.00
- Family Style $22.00
Bambinos
Under 10 years of age only - grazie! Includes a beverage.
Cheese Ravioli
$8.00
Cheese filled with tomato sauce.
Penne & Meatball
$8.00Chicken Fingers & Fries
$8.00Entrees
Grilled Chicken
Over sautéed broccoli rabe, topped with fresh mozzarella, finished with balsamic glaze.
- $18.00
- Family Style $45.00
Milanese
Golden fried veal or chicken. Served with mesclun, red onions, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and balsamic vinaigrette.
- Chicken $18.00
- Family Style (Chicken) $40.00
- Veal $24.00
- Family Style (Veal) $59.00
Parmigiana
Tender slices of veal, chicken breast or shrimp, breaded, golden fried. Topped with mozzarella, marinara sauce. Served over pasta.
- Chicken $18.00
- Family Style (Chicken) $40.00
- Veal $24.00
- Family Style (Veal) $59.00
- Shrimp $24.00
- Family Style (Shrimp) $59.00
Chicken or Veal Pizzaiola
Sautéed chicken or veal medallions with mushrooms, onions, roasted peppers, white wine and marinara sauce. Served with pasta.
- Chicken $18.00
- Family Style (Chicken) $45.00
- Veal $24.00
- Family Style (Veal) $59.00
Chicken Scarpariello
Chicken breast, white wine demi-glace, garlic, roasted potatoes, onions, sausage, mushrooms and basil.
- $19.00
- Family Style $57.00
Marsala
Chicken or veal with sautéed mushrooms with a marsala demi-glace. Served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes.
- Chicken $18.00
- Family Style (Chicken) $40.00
- Veal $24.00
- Family Style (Veal) $59.00
Francese
Your choice of veal medallions, chicken or shrimp. Egg battered, sautéed in lemon butter and white wine. Served over pasta.
- Chicken $18.00
- Family Style (Chicken) $40.00
- Veal $24.00
- Family Style (Veal) $59.00
- Shrimp $24.00
- Family Style (Shrimp) $59.00
Nan
Chicken and eggplant with mozzarella, with mushroom tomato wine sauce over spinach.
- Chicken $18.00
- Family Style (Chicken) $45.00
- Veal $24.00
- Family Style (Veal) $59.00
Chicken or Veal Valdostano
Prosciutto, mozzarella, rosemary, mushrooms, tomato demi-glace over spinach.
- Chicken $19.00
- Family Style (Chicken) $45.00
- Veal $24.00
- Family Style (Veal) $59.00
Veal Ted
Veal medallions, breaded, topped with fresh mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms with marsala wine sauce over rigatoni.
- $24.00
- Family Style $59.00
Seafood Entrees
Oreganato Style
With seasoned breadcrumbs. Served with vegetable risotto.
- Tilapia $22.00
- Family Style (Tilapia) $55.00
- Shrimp $24.00
- Family Style (Shrimp ) $59.00
- Salmon $26.00
- Family Style (Salmon) $65.00
Red Snapper
Served with little neck clams, mussels, over linguine in a tomato clam broth.
- $26.00
- Family Style $65.00
Capellini Stella Di Mare
Shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, in a garlic white wine broth or tomato garlic broth.
- $26.00
- Family Style $65.00
Gamberi Risotto
Grilled marinated shrimp. Served over a vegetable risotto with scampi sauce.
- $24.00
- Family Style $59.00
Grilled North Atlantic Salmon
Over sautéed spinach.
- $24.00
- Family Style $59.00
Insalata
Your choice of housemade dressing: balsamic vinaigrette, citrus vinaigrette, raspberry vinaigrette, white wine vinaigrette. Add $3 for chicken (1), add $6 for shrimp (4), add $7 for north atlantic salmon (4 oz.)
Mixed Greens
$8.00
Spring mix, tomatoes, carrots, onions, cucumbers, olives
Classic Caesar
Romaine hearts, grated pecorino romano and caesar dressing.
- $9.00
- Family Style $22.00
Gorgonzola
Romaine hearts, crumbled gorgonzola, red onions, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, with raspberry vinaigrette.
- $11.00
- Family Style $27.00
Chopped Chicken Cobb Salad
$11.00
Chicken, romaine, tomatoes, bacon, gorgonzola, hard boiled eggs.
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella with vine ripened tomatoes, roasted peppers drizzled with virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- $12.00
- Family Style $30.00
Spezia
Romaine hearts, olives, artichokes, roasted peppers, capers, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, with white wine vinaigrette.
- $11.00
- Family Style $27.00
Arugula Salad
$10.00
Goat cheese, dried cherries, red onions, candied walnuts.
Italian Chicken Salad
$11.00
Grilled chicken, roasted peppers, red onions, basil, capers, shaved parmesan, over spring mix, tossed with your choice of dressing.
Sandwiches
Choice of wrap, whole wheat wrap, whole wheat italian, italian served with a side house salad. Soup & half sandwich $10!
Grilled or Fried Chicken
$9.00
Fresh mozzarella, arugula and roasted peppers.
Parms
Topped with mozzarella and marinara sauce.
- Eggplant $9.00
- Meatball $9.00
- Chicken $9.00
- Veal $11.00
- Shrimp $11.00
Marinated Grilled Chicken
$10.00
Broccoli rabe, roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella.
Grilled Chicken Bruschetta
$10.00
Romaine lettuce, tomato, onions, garlic, fresh mozzarella with basil oil.
Grilled Chicken Spezia
$9.00
Artichokes, fresh mozzarella, sundries tomatoes and pesto.
Grilled Eggplant
$9.00
With fresh mozzarella, tomato, oil and vinegar.
Marinated Grilled Chicken Spezia
$10.00
Sundried tomatoes, goat cheese, spinach spread garlic, and arugula.
Grilled Veggies
$10.00
Over arugula with sundried tomatoes, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette.
Pasta Classics
Gnocchi Bolognese
$9.00
Housemade fresh ricotta dumplings, traditional ragù of beef & veal.
Lasagna
$9.00
Layers of fresh pasta and italian cheeses, housemade tomato or meat sauce.
Linguine Con Vongole (Red or White)
$10.00
Little neck clams served in tomato garlic broth or white wine garlic broth.
Ravioli
$9.00
Cheese filled with tomato sauce.
Rigatoni Vodka
$9.00
Spicy pink sauce with vodka and basil.
Penne Con Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
$10.00
Sautéed sweet sausage, broccoli rabe, garlic, virgin olive oil and white wine.
Main
Mixed Greens
$8.00
carrots, tomato & red onion.
Grilled Chicken
$18.00
sauteed spinach and garlic, white wine, and lemon.
Penne
$18.00
with eggplant, tomatoes, and mozzarella.
Sauteed Chicken
$18.00
broccoli, roasted peppers, olives, tomatoes, capers and white wine.
Caesar Salad
$9.00
romaine, shaved pecorino, and creamy garlic dressing.
Sauteed Shrimp
$25.00
fresh tomato & basil, white wine over penne.
Pan-Seared Shrimp
$25.00
lemon, basil sauce over spinach.
Penne
$18.00
penne with vodka sauce.