Trattoria Bel Paese

Telephone: (908) 276-3336 / Fax: (908) 276-3005
104 N. Union Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016
www.trattoriabelpaese.com

Dinner Menu


~ Soup of the Day ~

~ Pasta Fagioli $5.00
~ Chicken Soup. $5.00

~ Insalate (Salad) ~

Insalata Di Pomodoro, Cipolla E Olive ~ Tomato, Red Onion and Olives Salad $7.00
Insalata Della Casa ~ The house salad with lettuce, tomato and cucumber $6.00
Insalata Cesare ~ Caesar salad ($3.00 extra with shrimp or grilled chicken) $7.00
Insalata Caprina ~ Mixed green salad with goat cheese, cherry tomatoes and shredded carrots $8.00
Tre Colori Insalata ~ Radicchio, endive and romain lettuce topped with shredded parmigiano cheese. $9.00
Insalata Siciliana ~ Mixed green salad, sun dried tomatoes, croutons and toasted sliced almonds. $8.00
Insalata Bel Paese ~ Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, olives, cucumber, onion. $8.00
Choice of Dressing ~ Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar, Ceaser, Ranch, Creamy Italian, Blue Cheese, Russian, French or Home Vinagrette.

~ Antipasti (Appetizers) ~

Cozze Posillipo ~ Black mussels, garlic, oil, white wine, marinara sauce and fresh parsley $7.00
Clams ~ Manila DC clams in garlic and oil & white wine sauce. $10.00
Rollatini Di Melenzane ~ Eggplant rollatini stuffed with ricotta cheese and topped with tomato sauce. $7.00
Fritto Di Calamari ~ Fried Calamari served with marinara Sauce on the side. $10.00
Mozzarella Caprese ~ Fresh mozzarella, tomato, extra virgin olive oil, basil, olives and oregano. ($3.00 extra with prosciutto) $8.00
Bocconcini Al Forno ~ Rolled and baked fresh mozzarella with imported prosciutto in a light tomato sauce. $10.00
Salsiccia Con Cime Di Rapa ~ Sausage with Broccoli Rabe and black olives sautéed in Garlic and oil. $10.00
Carciofo Ripieno ~ Stuffed artichoke with bread crumbs, Provolone cheese, fresh herbs and pine nuts. $10.00
Antipasto Freddo per Due ~ Olives, marinated mushrooms, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, sun dried tomatoes and mozzarella cheese (portion for two people) $12.00
Asparagi Al Forno ~ Fresh green asparagus wrapped in imported prosciutto and fresh mozzarella, with a drizzle of oreganato and touch of tomato sauce. $10.00

~ Pasta ~

Penne Alla Vodka ~ Penne pasta in vodka pink cream sauce ($3.00 extra with shrimp, chicken or peas & prosciutto) $13.00
Linguine Alle Vongole Veraci ~ Linguine with clams, garlic oil, white wine and parsley. $15.00
Rigatoni Alla Norma ~ Rigatoni with eggplant, basil, tomato sauce and dry ricotta cheese. $13.00
Fettuccine Bolognese ~ Fettuccine in a light meat sauce. $15.00
Bucatini Amatriciana ~ Bucatini with guanciale, onion, fresh tomato and basil. $18.00
Fettuccine Alfredo ~ Fettuccine in a Alfredo cream sauce.($3.00 extra with chicken) $15.00
Spaghetti Carbonara ~ Spaghetti with butter, bacon and eggs. $15.00
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio E Zucchine Fritte ~ Spaghetti with garlic, oil and fried zucchini. ($3.00 extra with shrimp or sausage) $13.00
Fusilli Integrali ~ Whole wheat short fusilli with fava beans, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, black pepper and pecorino cheese. $15.00
Spaghetti Pescatore ~ Shrimp, calamari, mussels and clams in a light marinara sauce over spaghetti. $20.00
Gnocchi Di Patate ~ Homemade potato gnocchi with your choice of Marinara, Butter, Vodka or Bolognese (meat) sauce. $15.00
Fettuccine Maremonti ~ Shitake mushroom, asparagus, peas, shrimp and touch of tomato sauce. $18.00
Ravioli ~ Chesse ravioli with your choice of tomato or vodka sauce. $13.00
Cavatelli & Broccoli ~ Cavatelli pasta with fresh broccoli in a garlic and oil sauce.($3.00 extra with chicken or sausage or shrimp) $13.00
Lasagna ~ Sicilian home made meat lasagna. $16.00

~ Pollo (Chicken Breast) ~

Pollo Bel paese ~ Chicken with grilled eggplant and zucchini topped with melted smoked mozzarella cheese and touch of tomato sauce $13.00
Pollo Parmigiana ~ Chicken cutlet with tomato sauce and mozzarella $13.00
Pollo Francese ~ Egg battered chicken sautéed in butter and lemon sauce $13.00
Pollo Royale ~ Chicken with smoked mozzarella and roasted peppers in a champagne cream sauce $13.00
Pollo Piccata ~ Chicken sautéed with shallots, capers in a white lemon sauce $13.00
Pollo Sorrentina ~ Chicken topped with prosciutto, fresh mozzerella, eggplant in a light tomato sauce $13.00
Pollo Contadina ~ Chicken sautéed in garlic and oil with sundried tomatos, artichoke hearts and parsley $13.00
Pollo Marsala ~ Chicken sautéed with fresh mushrooms in a brown marsala wine sauce $13.00
Maremonti ~ Chicken breast sautéed with Shitake mushroom, asparagus, peas, shrimp and touch of tomato sauce. $13.00
Pizzaiola ~ Chicken breast sautéed with tomato sauce, fresh oregano and melted fresh mozzarella $13.00

~ Vitello (Veal) ~

Vitello Bel Paese ~ Veal scaloppini with grilled eggplant and zucchinitopped with melted smoked mozzarella cheese and a touch of tomato sauce. $17.00
Vitello Parmigiana ~ Veal cutlet with tomato sauce and mozzarella $17.00
Vitello Francese ~ Egg battered veal scaloppine sautéed in a butter and lemon sauce $17.00
Vitello Royale ~ Veal scaloppine with smoked mozzarella and roasted peppers in a champagne cream sauce. $17.00
Vitello Piccata ~ Veal scaloppine sautéed with capers in a white wine lemon sauce $17.00
Vitello Sorrentina ~ Veal scaloppine topped with prosciutto, eggplant, fresh mozzarella in a light tomato sauce $17.00
Vitello Contadina ~ Veal scaloppine sautéed in garlic and oil with sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and parsley $17.00
Vitello Marsala ~ Veal scaloppine sauteed with fresh mushrooms in a brown marsala wine sauce $17.00
Maremonti ~ Veal sautéed with Shitake mushroom, asparagus, peas, shrimp and touch of tomato sauce $17.00
Pizzaiola ~ Veal sautéed with tomato sauce, fresh oregano and melted fresh mozzarella $17.00

~ Bistecca (Beef) ~

Bistecca Alla Griglia ~ Grilled rib eye steak eye with grilled radicchio and belgium endive. $20.00
Bistecca Al Pepe Nero ~ Blackened rib eye with grilled radicchio and belgium endive (Medium rare only) $20.00

~ Pesce (Fish) ~

Tonno Bel Paese ~ ~ Blackened yellow fin tuna steak with side of long Italian hot peppers and zucchini in a restricted aged balsamic vinegar (Medium rare only) $20.00
Tonno Bel Paese ~ ~ Blackened yellow fin tuna steak with side of grilled radicchio and Belgium endive or choice of salad (Medium rare only) $20.00
Salmone Royale ~ Salmon with smoked mozzarella and roasted peppers in a champagne cream sauce with side of potatoes and vegetalbes. $18.00
Salmone Oreganato ~ Broiled salmon topped with bread crumbs, oregano and fresh herbs with side of pasta garlic and oil. $18.00
Tilapia Puttanesca ~ Garlic, capers, black olives, anchovy paste and a touch of marinara sauce with pasta in the same sauce. $16.00
Tilapia Oreganato ~ Broiled tilapia topped with bread crumbs, oregano and fresh herbs with side of pasta garlic and oil. $16.00
Tilapia Alla Francese ~ Tilapia in a butter and lemon sauce With side of pasta in the same sauce. $16.00
Tilapia Livornese ~ Tilapia with capers, olives, onions and marinara sauce with side of pasta in the same sauce. $16.00
Gamberi o Capesante Al Vino Bianco ~ Shrimp or scallops scampi in a white wine, garlic and lemon sauce over linguine pasta in the same sauce. $20.00
Gamberi o Capesante Parmigiana ~ Fried breaded shrimp or scallops with mozzarella and tomato sauce with side of pasta in the red sauce $20.00
Gamberi o Capesante Alla Griglia ~ Grilled Shrimp or scallops with side of pasta garlic and oil $20.00
Gamberi o Capesante Alla Francese ~ Egg battered shrimp or scallops sautéed in a butter and lemon sauce with side of pasta in the same sauce $20.00
Gamberi o Capesante Fra` Diavolo ~ Shrimp or scallops sautéed with garlic and oil in fresh tomato sauce over pasta in the same sauce. $20.00
Zuppa Di Pesce ~ Shrimp, clams, mussels and squid in a delicious fish broth with toasted bread. $20.00

~ Altri Contorni (Additional Side Orders) ~

Small Salad ~ $4.00
Pasta Marinara ~ $5.00
Pasta Garlic and Oil ~ $5.00
Broccoli Rapa ~ $8.00

~ Bel Paese Family Style Dinner ~

Note: Family style dining is priced per person based on the
total number of guests at the table, no exceptions please.


Starting from $35.00 per person

Dinners include choice of:

Four Salads or Appetizers
Two Pastas
Three Entrees
Coffee & Dessert


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