Menu at Luca's Ristorante pizzeria, North Brunswick Township, NJ-27 (2024)

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Lunch Menu

Antipasti - Appetizers

• Fico in Camicia

  $10

  Seasonal figs, mascarpone, pine nuts, balsamic reduction, wrapped in prosciutto san daniele over mixed greens & EVOO

• Antipasto Misto

  $18

  Assorted cheeses, cured meats & marinated vegetables with side of balsamic vinaigrette

• Mama's Neopolitan meatballs

  $14

  Short rib, chuck, ground beef, pine nuts & golden raisins in a tomato sauce topped with provolone

• Bufala Bruschetta

  $8

  Toasted slices of focaccia, topped with mozzarella di bufala, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes, capers, basil, garlic & EVOO

• Petite Ossobuco procida

  $16

  Braised petite veal shank, with sautéed shallots, roasted garlic & caperberries in a white wine lemon sauce

• Burrata28 reviews

  $14

  Fresh Italian cheese made from mozzarella & cream, with prosciutto san daniele, rocket arugula, candied pecans & seasonal fresh fruit with balsamic reduction & EVOO

• Spiedini Di Mozzarella Fresca

  $8

  Fried fresh mozzarella in a brandy sauce Fried Calamari

• Fried Calamari

  $9

  (rhode island), Fried calamari with a side of spicy tomato sauce & lemon wedges

• Escarole cremini

  $8

  Escarole, cremini mushrooms, pine nuts & golden raisins sautéed with garlic & EVOO

• Eggplant Rollatini

  $9

  Rolled eggplant slices stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano & basil in a tomato sauce

• Mussels Marinara2 reviews

  $13

  Prince Edward Island mussels with capers & grilled focaccia in a garlic white wine plum tomato sauce

• Grizza porchetta

  $14

  Grilled pizza crust topped with provolone, succulent slow roasted pork loin, carmelized shallots, balsamic reduction, rocket arugula & parmigiano reggiano "It 's Not Pizza It 's Grizza

Zuppe - Soups

• Pasta e fa*gioli

  $7

  A tomato broth with pasta, cannellini beans & prosciutto san daniele

• Crab Meat30 reviews & Corn

  $12

  A creamy soup with jumbo lump crab meat, corn & focaccia croutons

Insalate - Specialty Salads

• Frutta

  $12

  Poached pear, seasonal fresh fruit, dried apricots, gorgonzola & hazelnuts over baby spinach tossed with blood orange vinaigrette

• Mediterranean

  $12

  Grilled chicken breast, roasted red peppers & red onions over mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette

• Caprese Ischitana

  $11

  Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, marinated artichokes, cremini mushrooms, sundried tomatoes & capers over mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette

• Florentine

  $16

  Grilled Angus New York strip steak, cherry tomatoes & red onions over rocket arugula tossed with balsamic reduction & EVOO

• Pancetta Caesar

  $10

  Romaine, pancetta, chopped egg & parmigiano reggiano tossed with Caesar dressing with focaccia croutons

• verde

  $8

  Tomato wedges, olive medley & red onions over mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette

• Farro

  $11

  Farro (wheat grain), organic beets, goat cheese & pistachio nuts over rocket arugula tossed with balsamic vinaigrette

Focaccia

• Chicken Toscano Focaccia

  $10

  Grilled chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes & balsamic vinaigrette

• Grilled Strip Focaccia

  $16

  Grilled Angus New York strip steak, provolone, caramelized shallots & rocket arugula on a grilled roasted garlic spread focaccia

• Oven Roasted Turkey Focaccia

  $9

  Turkey, fontina, mixed greens & red onions with a cranberry mayo spread

• Vegetable Focaccia

  $9

  Eggplant, roasted red peppers, yellow squash, fresh mozzarella & balsamic vinaigrette

• Pollo Parmigiana Focaccia

  $10

  Breaded chicken breast layered with tomato sauce & mozzarella

• Il Porco Focaccia

  $13

  Prosciutto san daniele, pistachio mortadella, spicy coppa, porchetta,salami, fontina, mixed greens & tomato on a grilled roasted garlic spread focaccia

Andr ea's Handmade Pasta Fresca

• Gnocchi Genovese

  $14

  Potato dumplings with braised sirloin, caramelized shallots & parmigiano reggiano in a white wine beef reduction

• Diamanti di spinaci Cretaio

  $12

  Diamond shaped spinach pasta with wild mushrooms, fava beans, basil & parmigiano reggiano in a cherry tomato sauce

• Lobster Cannelloni

  $15

  Rolled spinach pasta sheet filled with lobster meat, scallops, jumbo lump crabmeat & mascarpone in a brandy tomato cream sauce

• Agnolotti Di Cacao

  $15

  Cocoa pasta stuffed with roasted butternut squash in a creamy herb sauce

• Pappa rdelle Bolognese

  $12

  Broad fettuccine shaped pasta in a Neopolitan meat sauce

• Cavatelli valentino

  $13

  Tomato ricotta cavatelli with sliced chicken breast, sundried tomatoes & pine nuts in a creamy pesto sauce

Pasta & Vegetables

• Penne Vodka

  $9

  Tomato cream sauce

• schiaffoni romolo

  $13

  The Neopolitans' favorite cut of pasta, schiaffoni, which translates to "slaps of pasta", caramelized shallots, roasted garlic & pancetta in a chicken ragout

• Organic Whole Wheat fusilli piedimonte

  $12

  Artichokes, asparagus, shiitaki mushrooms, broccoli rabe, escarole, spinach, yellow squash, & fire roasted cherry tomatoes in a garlic EVOO herb sauce with fontina

• Eggplant parmigiana

  $9

  Eggplant slices layered with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano & basil in a tomato sauce

Risotto

• Pescatore

  $16

  Jumbo shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels, fresh clams & bay scallops in a white wine sauce

• Andrea

  $13

  Sliced chicken breast, roasted tomatoes, asparagus, roasted garlic & parmigiano reggiano

Pesce - Seafood

• Zuppa Di Pesce

  $16

  Jumbo shrimp, fresh clams, braised calamari & Prince Edward Island mussels in a garlic white wine plum tomato sauce served over linguini

• Calamari mamma amelia (Spicy)

  $14

  Braised calamari, golden raisins & pine nuts in a spicy garlic white wine plum tomato sauce served over schiaffoni

• Shrimp nuovi

  $16

  Jumbo shrimp, jumbo lump crabmeat, bay scallops, asparagus, capers & roasted tomatoes in a creamy white wine sauce served over linguine

• Branzino24 reviews

  $17

  Branzino filet sautéed in a roasted garlic lemon sauce served over escarole & yellow squash

Pollo - Chicken

• Free range Organic Frenched Chicken

  $22

  Whole bonelesschicken breast & drumette pan seared in a marsala wine sauce with wild mushrooms

• Chicken Monte Bianco

  $15

  Chicken breast topped with fontina, asparagus & pistachio nuts in a brandy béchamel cream sauce

• Chicken Pulcinella

  $15

  Battered chicken breast layered with porchetta, fresh mozzarella & gorgonzola in an aged balsamic vinegar sauce

• Chicken Parmigiana30 reviews

  $13

  Breaded chicken breast layered with tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano & basil

Carne -Meats

• Veal Saltimbocca

  $16

  Veal scaloppini layered with prosciutto san daniele, spinach, mozzarella di bufala & sage in a brown brandy sauce

• Veal gremolada

  $16

  Veal scaloppini with artichokes, yellow squash, oyster mushrooms & green peppercorns in a white wine lemon gremolada

• Angus Bistecca

  $21

  Grilled 8oz. Angus New York strip steak with a sherry parmigiano reggiano cream sauce served over broccoli rabe

Dinner Menu

Antipasti - Appetizers

• Fico in Camicia

  $10

  seasonal figs, mascarpone, pine nuts, balsamic reduction, wrapped in prosciutto san daniele over mixed greens & evoo

• Antipasto Misto

  $18

  assorted cheeses, cured meats & marinated vegetables with side of balsamic vinaigrette

• Mama's Neopolitan Meatballs

  $14

  short rib, chuck, ground beef, pine nuts & golden raisins in a tomato sauce topped with provolone

• Bufala Bruschetta

  $8

  toasted slices of focaccia, topped with mozzarella di bufala, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes, capers, basil, garlic & evoo

• Petite Ossobuco Procida

  $16

  braised petite veal shank with sautéed shallots, roasted garlic & caperberries in a white wine lemon sauce

• Burrata28 reviews

  $14

  fresh italian cheese made from mozzarella & cream, with prosciutto san daniele, rocket arugula, candied pecans & seasonal fresh fruit with balsamic reduction & evoo

• Spiedini Di Mozzarella Fresca

  $8

  fried fresh mozzarella in a brandy sauce

• Fried Calamari

  $9

  (rhode island), fried calamarii with a side of spicy tomato sauce & lemon wedges

• Escarole Cremini

  $8

  escarole, cremini mushrooms, pine nuts & golden raisins sautéed with garlic & evoo

• Eggplant Rollatini

  $9

  rolled eggplant slices stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano & basil in a tomato sauce

• Mussels Marinara2 reviews

  $13

  prince edward island mussels with capers & grilled focaccia in a garlic white wine plum tomato sauce

• Grizza Porchetta

  $14

  grilled pizza crust topped with provolone, succulent slow roasted pork loin, carmelized shallots, balsamic reduction, rocket arugula & parmigiano reggiano "it 's not pizza it 's grizza

Zuppe - Soups

• Pasta E fa*gioli

  $7

  a tomato broth with pasta, cannellini beans & prosciutto san daniele

• Crab Meat30 reviews & Corn

  $12

  a creamy soup with jumbo lump crab meat, corn & focaccia croutons

Insalate - Specialty Salads

• Frutta

  $12

  poached pear, seasonal fresh fruit, dried apricots, gorgonzola & hazelnuts over baby spinach tossed with blood orange vinaigrette

• Pancetta Caesar

  $10

  romaine, pancetta, chopped egg & parmigiano reggiano tossed with caesar dressing with focaccia croutons

• Farro

  $11

  farro (wheat grain), organic beets, goat cheese & pistachio nuts over rocket arugula tossed with balsamic vinaigrette

• Verde

  $8

  tomato wedges, olive medley & red onions over mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette

Andrea's Handmade Pasta Fresca

• Gnocchi Genovese

  $26

  potato dumplings with braised sirloin, caramelized shallots & parmigiano reggiano in a white wine beef reduction

• Lasagna

  $22

  baked pasta layered with ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano & neopolitan meat sauce

• Agnolotti Di Cacao

  $24

  cocoa pasta stuffed with roasted butternut squash in a creamy herb sauce

• Diamanti Di Spinaci Cretaio

  $22

  diamond shaped spinach pasta with wild mushrooms, fava beans, basil & parmigiano reggiano in a cherry tomato sauce

• Pappardelle Bolognese

  $22

  broad fettuccine shaped pasta in a Neopolitan meat sauce

• Cavatelli Valentino

  $24

  tomato ricotta cavatelli with sliced chicken breast, sundried tomatoes & pine nuts in a creamy pesto sauce

• Lobster Cannelloni

  $28

  rolled spinach pasta sheets filled with lobster meat, scallops, jumbo lump crabmeat & mascarpone in a brandy tomato cream sauce

Pasta

• Schiaffoni Romolo

  $24

  the neopolitans' favorite cut of pasta, schiaffoni, which translates to "slaps of pasta", caramelized shallots, roasted garlic & pancetta in a chicken ragout

• Organic Whole Wheat Fusilli Piedimonte

  $22

  artichokes, asparagus, shiitaki mushrooms, broccoli rabe, escarole, spinach, yellow squash, & fire roasted cherry tomatoes in a garlic evoo herb sauce with fontina

Risotto

• Pescatore

  $29

  jumbo shrimp, prince edward island mussels, fresh clams & bay scallops in a white wine sauce

• Andrea

  $29

  sliced chicken breast, roasted tomatoes, asparagus, roasted garlic & parmigiano reggiano

Pesce - Seafood

• Zuppa Di Pesce

  $29

  jumbo shrimp, fresh clams, braised calamari & prince edward island mussels in a garlic white wine plum tomato sauce served over linguini

• Calamari Mamma Amelia (Spicy)

  $24

  braised calamari, golden raisins & pine nuts in a spicy garlic white wine plum tomato sauce served over schiaffoni

• Shrimp Nuovi

  $28

  jumbo shrimp, jumbo lump crabmeat, bay scallops, asparagus, capers & roasted tomatoes in a creamy white wine sauce served over linguine

• Branzino24 reviews

  $29

  branzino filet sautéed in a roasted garlic lemon sauce served over escarole, yellow squash & tomato ricotta cavatelli

Pollo - Chicken

• Free Range Organic Frenched Chicken

  $28

  whole boneless chicken breast & drumette pan seared in a marsala wine sauce with wild mushrooms over risotto

• Chicken Monte Bianco

  $24

  chicken breast topped with fontina, asparagus & pistachio nuts in a brandy béchamel cream sauce served over spinach diamanti

• Chicken Pulcinella

  $25

  battered chicken breast layered with porchetta, fresh mozzarella & gorgonzola in an aged balsamic vinegar sauce served over fingerling potatoes

• Chicken Parmigiana30 reviews

  $22

  breaded chicken breast layered with tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano & basil served with a side of penne & tomato sauce

Vitello -Veal

• Veal Ossobuco Pizzaiola (Spicy)

  $42

  braised veal hind shank with caramelized shallots & oregano in a spicy white wine plum tomato sauce served over spinach & risotto

• Veal Gremolada

  $26

  veal scaloppini with artichokes, oyster mushrooms, yellow squash & green peppercorns in a white wine lemon gremolada served over tomato ricotta cavatelli

• Veal Saltimbocca

  $26

  veal scaloppini layered with prosciutto san daniele, spinach, mozzarella di bufala & sage in a brandy sauce served over fingerling potatoes

• Veal Parmigiana10 reviews

  $24

  breaded veal scaloppini layered with tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano & basil served with a side of penne & tomato sauce

Carne - Meats

• Pork Ossobuco Sangria

  $36

  braised pork hind shank with fruit & hazelnuts in a sangria reduction served with broccoli rabe & potato gnocchi

• Lamb Ossobuco

  $38

  braised lamb hind shank with mirepoix in a cognac sauce served with escarole & risotto

• Braised Short Rib

  $35

  in a white wine beef reduction served with asparagus & tomato ricotta cavatelli

• Angus Bistecca

  $39

  grilled 16 oz. angus new york strip steak with a sherry parmigiano reggiano cream sauce served with broccoli rabe & fingerling potatoes

Dessert Menu

Il Dolce - Homemade Desserts

• Tiramisu45 reviews

  $10

  Savoiardi (lady finger biscuits) dipped in espresso & grand marnier layered with whipped mascarpone topped with cocoa

• Pompei

  $10

  Warm chocolate cake with a semi-liquid center infused with grand marnier & espresso served with your choice of gelato or sorbetto

• Tortino Di Frutta

  $9

  Fresh fruit baked in a flaky crust served with your choice of gelato or sorbetto

• Pera con Gelato

  $9

  Pear poached in red wine served with your choice of gelato

• Gelato35 reviews & Sorbetto

  $9

  Proudly serving the Bent Spoon of Princeton 3 Scoops of your choice

• Cr'eme Brulee14 reviews

  $9

  Vanilla custard topped with caramelized sugar

• biscotti

  $8

  Vanilla Bean, Cocoa Chocolate Chip, Hazelnut Apricot

• Cannoli14 reviews

  $16

  Traditional Neopolitan fried pastry dough filled with a sweet ricotta cream infused with orange zest & chocolate bits

Il Cafe' - Coffee

• Espresso18 reviews

  $5

• Cappuccino7 reviews

  $6

• Latte1 review

  $6

• Coffee50 reviews

  $3

Serendipi Tea

• Bard's Tempest

  $4

  English Breakfast - Organic Ceylon & Organic China Black Blend

• Earl Grey

  $4

  Organic & Fairtrade Indian Black Tea with Natural Bergamot Flavoring

• organic China green

  $4

• Bucchaneer

  $4

  Organic S. Indian Black Tea, Organic Rooibos, Coconut, Apple, Cacao Beans, Vanilla Yogurt Bits, Chocolate Bits, Shredded Coconut, Chocolate & Vanilla Flavoring

• organic chamomile flowers

  $4

  Herbal Blend

• Once upon a tea

  $4

  Herbal Blend: Organic Rooibos, Mint, Vanilla & Chocolate Bits

Semi Dolce

• Spuma Rossa

  $24

  Light-bodied made with Brachetot D'acqui grapes. Distinctive notes and color of strawberries.

• Dolce Vita

  $20

  Sweet and fruity, Dolce Vita is made from the Vidal Blanc grape harvested in late November after the leaves have fallen and the fruit has acquired a raisiny taste. Dolce Vita has hints of raisin, pear, and citrus.

• Porto Rosso Red Port

  $33

  A distinctive black cherry nose with hints of caramel, dry fruit and vanilla, our deep-brownish red port is divine with aged cheeses and chocolate-based desserts.

• Porto Bianco White Port

  $23

  Luscious aromas of grapefruit and pear, with sweet mouth-filling flavors, our Porto Bianco is the ideal dessert wine and after dinner sipper.