New Jersey Restaurant Menu
What's for Dinner at La Dolce Vita, Belmar Restaurant
Appetizers
Antipasto Misto Dolce Vita per Due (for two)
Portobello, Eggplant, Prosciutto, Soppressata, Fresh Mozzarella,
Tomato, Arugula, Roasted Peppers, Artichoke Heart, Grilled Asparagus,
Aged Provolone $16.95
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
Pan seared sesame tuna tartar served with seaweed salad, avocado, mango
finished with honey lime vinaigrette $13.95
Fantasia di Mare
Traditional seafood salad with shrimp calamari scungilli and polpo in a
house lemon vinaigrette dressing $12.95
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Four jumbo shrimp served with the chef special cocktail sauce $12.95
Calamari Fritti al Filetto
Spicy or mild Filetto di Pomodoro, basil garlic extra virgin olive oil san
marzano plum tomatoes garnished with garlic crostini $11.95
Vongole della Riviera
Baby Clams, Yukon Potatoes, roasted garlic, and pancetta,
served in Rosemary, white wine, pesto broth $10.95
Cozze alla Siciliana
Fresh Prince Edward Mussels sauteed in garlic, olive oil, white
wine, served with garlic crostini $9.95
Tomato e Mozzarella Tower
Sliced tomato, home made mozzarella finished with a balsamic drizzle $11.95
Polenta di Mare San Filippo
Grilled cornmeal polenta, herbs, mozzarella, shrimps, Maryland blue claw crabmeat,
cherry tomatoes, garlic basil, lemon, white wine sauce $12.95
Melenzane Palermitana
Eggplant rolled and stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmigiana
baked in a light marinara sauce $9.95
Vongole Ripiene Oreganta or Casino
Classic little necks clams on the half shell stuffed with herbed
breadcrumbs and spices or casino with the chef special mix of bell
pepper red, green, and Italian bacon $ 9.95
Spiedino alla Romana
Skewer of mozzarella and bread, egg battered, fried, served with
the chef's special garlic and anchovy sauce $9.95
Polpette della Nona
Homemade meatball stuffed with fresh mozzarella served with pomodorino
sauce and ricotta $10.95
ZUPPE (soups)
Escarole e Fagioli alla Toscana
Tuscan Specialty soup with fresh escarole white cannellini beans
called (ribollita) garnished with crusty garlic crostini bread $5.95
Pasta Fagioli
Pasta and white kidney beans prepared our special way $5.95
INSALATE (Salad)
Alla Cesare
Romaine lettuce tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing with
croutons and shaved parmigiano $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, first press extra virgin
olive oil $6.95
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 parrmigiano
cheese $19.95
Penne alla Vodka
Penne in delicate vodka pink sauce, prosciutto, chicken, fresh
mozzarella, and cream $18.95
Penne Integrali alla Lisa
Whole wheat penne, grilled zucchini, eggplant,portobello mushrooms,
cherry tomatoes, arugula, shallots, garlic, extra virgin olive oil,
Parmigiano and Asiago cheese $21.95
Orecchiette alla Barese
Little ears shaped pasta with sautéed broccoli rabe,cherry tomatoes,
Italian sausage and shrinp in a garlic extra virgin olive oil white
wine sauce $19.95
Gnocchi Fatti in Casa
Homemade gnocchi is our house specialty made with select potato #1,
ricotta, flour, fresh herbs, and the sauce is garlic, onions, fresh plum
tomatoes, basil and wilted arugola $18.95
Rigatoni alla Bolognese
Rigatoni with our special meat sauce $18.95
Pappardelle al Pesto Genovese
Wide fettuccini pasta tossed in a fresh basil pesto sauce parmigiano
cheese and jumbo shrimp $21.95
POLLAME
Petto di Pollo Farcito
Pan Roasted Free Range Chicken Stuffed with provolone, prosciutto
over Garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed broccoli rabe, arolo red wine
reduction $22.95
Petto di Pollo Parmigiana
Breast of chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce baked with
mozzarella and parmigiano $18.95
Pollo alla Barese
Sauteed boneless chicken breast, Italian sausage, broccoli, garlic,
extra virgin olive oil, white wine, pesto tossed with oricchiette pasta,
Asiago & Parmigiano cheese $24.95
Petto di Pollo Paesano
Sauteed breast of chicken in white wine, lemon, butter & capers topped
with open fire red roasted peppers and artichoke hearts $22.95
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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
Costate di Agnello all’Erbe
Tender baby rack of lamb encrusted with fine herbs pan seared
and then roasted, served over garlic mashed potatoes, dried cherries,
Barolo wine reduction $29.95
Filetto di Manzo alla Nicola
Grilled Black Angus filet mignon with a variety of wild mushrooms, raisins,
port wine demiglaze sauce, served with Porcini risotto, wilted baby spinach,
hinted with Italian white truffle oil $35.95
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
Scaloppini di Vitello Fantasia
Milk-fed tender veal scaloppini lightly breaded and pan sauteed in olive oil,
topped with fire roasted peppers, asparagus, prosciutto & mozzarella finished
with Madeira wine demiglaze reduction $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
PESCE (seafood)
Capesante Crostate ai Funghi Porcini
Porcini incrusted pan seared sea scaloppes 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, herbs served
with broccoli rabe sautéed in Garlic and oil $26.95
Chilean Sea Bass al Pistachio
Pistachio incrusted Chilean sea bass over wild mushrooms risotto
sautéed spinach and white truffle butter $29.95
Grilled Salmon Steak della Casa
Nova Scotia grilled salmon topped with fresh artichoke hearts, sun dried
tomatoes, garlic, basil lemon butter sauce $22.95
Sapore di Mare
Sauteed New Zeland mussels, scaloppes, 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 linguine pasta, served with mild or hot
sauce $23.95
Gamberoni ai Scampi
Jumbo gulf shrimp sautéed with lemon, garlic, herbs and white
wine 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 & broccoli, finished with a mango glaze $26.95
Grilled Ahi Tuna Giancarlo
Ahi grade grilled tuna cooked rare (recommended) served over cannellini beans
sauteed in garlic, onions, Italian pancetta, fresh plum tomatoes & wilted arugula $25.95
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
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 18% gratuity will be added for parties of 8 or more.
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