New Jersey Restaurant Menu

What's for Dinner at La Dolce Vita, Belmar Restaurant

Appetizers

Antipasto Misto Dolce Vita Prosciutto, soppressata, fresh mozzarella, tomato, fire roasted peppers, aged  provolone, and Silician carponata $14.95

Carpaccio Di Bue alla Rugola E Grana Thinly sliced raw Filet Mignon with basil pesto, topped with arugola and shaved Parmigiano Cheese $12.95

Tuna Sushimi Ahi Sushi Grade tuna tartar served with seaweed salad, avocado; finished with a mango honey lime vinaigrette dressing $13.95

Fantasia di Mare Traditional seafood salad with shrimp calamari, octopus, and mussels tossed in a house lemon vinaigrette dressing $12.95

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Four jumbo shrimp served with the chef's special cocktail sauce $12.95

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Calamari Fritti al Filetto Served with a Filetto di Pomodoro, basil, garlic,  extra virgin olive oil,  San Marzano plum tomatoes garnished with a pesto sauce and garlic crostini $11.95

Vongole Oreganate or Casino Classic little neck clams on the half shell stuffed with herbed bread crumbs and spices or casino with the chef's special mix of red and green bell peppers, and Italian bacon  $10.95

Cozze alla Siciliana Fresh Prince Edward Mussels sauteed in garlic, olive oil, white wine, served with garlic crostini $9.95

Polpette della Nonna Homemade meatball stuffed with fresh mozzarella; served in a pomodorino sauce and ricotta cheese $10.95

Melenzane Palermitana Eggplant rolled and stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmigiano baked in a light marinara sauce $9.95

Spiedino alla Romana Skewer of mozzarella and breaded and egg battered, fried, served with the chef's special garlic and anchovy sauce $10.95

Shrimp Fantasy Shrimp sauteed in a balsamic sweet chili sauce over garlic crostini $12.95

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ZUPPE (soups)

Soup of the Day  Ask your server $6.95

Pasta Fagioli Pasta and white kidney beans prepared our special way $5.95

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INSALATE (Salad)

Insalata  Cesare Romaine lettuce tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing with croutons and shaved parmigiano cheese $5.95

Insalata Contadina Baby Field Greens, sliced apples, walnuts, Imported Goat Cheese,Truffle-Walnut Vinaigrette $6.95

Insalata la Toscanella Baby arugula, marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red onion, Pine nuts, basil, prosciutto, balsamic glaze,  extra virgin olive oil $6.95

House Salad  Fresh spring mix, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and cucumbers; tosssed in a Italian viniagrette dressing  $5.95

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PASTA

Linguini with Clam Sauce Fresh clams sautéed with garlic, olive oil, Italian parsley served in a white or red sauce $17.95

Fettuccini Dolce Vita Fettuccini with sautéed onions, peas, shiitake mushrooms, prosciutto,shrimp with a touch of tomato sauce, cream and parmigiano cheese $20.95

Penne alla Vodka Penne in delicate vodka pink sauce, prosciutto, chicken, fresh mozzarella, and cream $18.95

Orecchiette alla Barese Little ears shaped pasta with sautéed broccoli rabe, cherry tomatoes, Italian sausage and shrimp in a garlic extra virgin olive oil white wine sauce $21.95

Gnocchi Fatti in Casa Homemade gnocchi is our house specialty made with select potato, ricotta, flour, fresh herbs, and the sauce is garlic, onions, fresh plum tomatoes, basil and wilted arugola $19.95

Rigatoni alla Bolognese Rigatoni with our special meat sauce $18.95

Pappardelle alla Matriciana Homemade wide pasta sauteed with onions, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, San Marzano plum tomato and Italian pancetta  $19.95

Loretta's Butternut Squash Ravioli Homemade butternut squash in a butternut squash and fennel Sambuca cream sauce $23.95

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POLLO

Petto di Pollo Parmigiana Breast of chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce baked with mozzarella and parmigiano $18.95

Petto di Pollo Paesano Sauteed breast of chicken in white wine, lemon, butter and capers topped with open fire red roasted peppers and artichoke hearts $22.95

Chicken Dolce Vita Breast of chicken rolled and stuffed with proscuitto, spinach, crabmeat, and Gorgonzola cheese, breaded than pan fried and topped in a roasted pepper cream sauce $24.95

Pollo alla Casarecci Sauteed boneless breast of chicken, sweet Italian sausage, broccoli, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, and pesto tossed with Casarecci pasta; finished with Asiago and Parmigiano cheese $24.95

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CARNE

Bistecca Di Manzo Alla Giuseppe Aged Black Angus natural fed NY strip steak, pan seared, black pepper crusted, sliced, served with garlic mashed potatoes, escarole, surrounded with baby portobello mushrooms and Madeira wine demiglaze reduction $34.95

Prime Cut Pork Chop Grilled and topped with sauteed portobello mushrooms, red onions, and cherry peppers; served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes $22.95

Kings Feast Char grilled 8oz Filet Mignon, King Crab Legs and Shrimp topped in a wild mushroom brandy demi glaze; served with Parmgiano and garlic stuffed potato and vegetable $38.95

NY Pub Steak and Shrimp Char Grilled 8oz NY Strip Steak combined with three shrimp wrapped in proscuitto di Parma topped with a shallot port wine reduction and served with asparagus $28.95

Rack of Lamb Pan roasted herb encrusted baby rack of lamb, served with potato and vegetable of the day, dried cranberries in a Barolo wine reduction $29.95

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VITELLO (milk fed veal)

Scaloppini di Vitello Saltimbocca Tender milk-fed veal scaloppini sauteed in shallots, mushrooms, Madeira wine demiglaze, topped with prosciutto di Parma, fresh mozzarella, served with wilted baby spinach and potato of the day $25.95

Cotoletta di Vitello Parmigiana Breaded veal cutlet pan fried and topped with tomato sauce baked with mozzarella and parmigiano, Served with pasta $21.95

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PESCE (Seafood)

Capesante Crostate ai Funghi Porcini Porcini encrusted pan seared sea scallopes served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes sautéed mushrooms white truffle butter and port   wine demiglaze $24.95

Pesce Spada alla Griglia Grilled swordfish marinated lemon extra virgin olive oil, served with a Sicilian vegetable, potato caponata, and carmalized roasted carrots $26.95

Chilean Sea Bass al Pistachio Pistachio encrusted Chilean sea bass over wild mushrooms risotto sautéed spinach and white truffle butter $29.95

Salmon Marechiara Pan roasted North Atlantic Salmon in a light tomato sauce, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Pantelleria capers, and basil; served over linguini in the same sauce $26.95 

Sapore di Mare Sauteed New Zealand mussels, scallops, shrimp, and clams, sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh tomatoes, basil and white wine over linguini $25.95

Gamberoni Marinara or Fra Diavlo Jumbo gulf shrimp sautéed in garlic, extra virgin olive oil, plum tomatoes, basil, over linguini pasta, served with mild or hot sauce $23.95

Gamberoni ai Scampi Jumbo gulf shrimp sautéed with lemon, garlic, herbs and white wine served over parmigiano risotto $23.95

Gamberoni alla Mala Femmina Jumbo shrimps and clams tossed in a light tomato broth, with black olives, shitake mushrooms, herbs, wilted rugola over linguine $24.95

Florida Grouper Tropicale Walnut encrusted Florida grouper filet, pan seared and served with risotto and broccoli, finished with a mango glaze $26.95

Grilled Ahi Tuna Black and Blue  Pan seared Ahi grade cooked to your liking of temperature; finished with shallots, balsalmic vinegar reduction, served potato and vegetable of the day $29.95

Billy's Seafood Risotto  Risotto with gulf Shrimp, calamare, scallops, mussels, and clams with a touch of fresh tomato and cream $25.95

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Children

Cheese Ravioli…7.95

Chicken Parmigiana…7.95

Spaghetti with butter sauce…7.95

Hamburger with French Fries...8.95

Chicken Fingers and French Fries…7.95

Beverages

Soda…2.50
Pitcher of Soda…8.00
Panna Water 1 Liter…6.00
Pellegrino Water 1 Liter…6.00

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Coffee

Espresso…3.50
Double Espresso…4.75
Cappuccino…4.75
Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee or Tea…2.50

Delectable Desserts

Ask your server for our extensive choices.

An 20% gratuity will be added for parties of 8 or more.

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