Tuesday – Sunday

Dinner Menu

Weekdays 4:00 – 10:00 PM  ·  Saturday 4:00 – 10:30 PM  ·  Sunday 2:00 – 9:00 PM

All entrees are served with potato and vegetables of the day · Please keep substitutions to a minimum

~Hot Appetizers~

Calamari Fritti

Crispy fried squid served with a spicy marinara sauce

15.95
Shrimp alla Triestina

Baby rock shrimp sautéed with garlic & olive oil, white wine, lemon and parsley (spicy)

15.95
Spiedino Romana

Pan fried mozzarella cheese, with fresh Tomato Sauce OR caper & anchovy sauce (on side)

13.95
Baked Clams Oreganata

Little neck clams baked with seasoned breadcrumbs, with lemon & garlic

14.95
Portobello Balsamico

Portobello Mushrooms pan seared in balsamic vinegar, topped with gorgonzola cheese

14.95
Eggplant Rollatini

Eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese served in tomato sauce

13.95
Zuppa di Mussels

Fresh P.E.I. Mussels in a light tomato sauce

14.95

~Cold Appetizers~

Beef Carpaccio

Thinly sliced filet mignon with arugula, capers, onions & shaved parmesan cheese

16.95
Mozzarella Caprese

Fresh mozzarella with tomatoes, roasted peppers, Gaeta olives & extra virgin olive oil

14.95
Shrimp Cocktail
16.95
Cold Antipasto for Two
17.95

~Soup~

Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta and cannelloni beans with a touch of tomato

9.95
Tortellini en Brodo

Tortellini in a light broth

7.95

~Salad~

Mista Caprina

Mixed greens tossed with raspberry vinaigrette, goat cheese and walnut

11.95
Tre Colore

Endive, Radicchio & arugula in a homemade Italian dressing

11.95
Caesar

Fresh Romaine tossed with Olive oil, garlic, egg, parmesan & anchovies

11.95
Arugula

Fresh Arugula tossed with olive oil & homemade Italian dressing

9.95

~Pasta~

Penne Norma

Penne pasta with eggplant, tomato, basil & aged ricotta cheese

20.95
Penne Vodka

Penne pasta in a light pink vodka sauce

21.95
Rigatoni al Gorgonzola

Rigatoni pasta with tomato, basil, walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese sauce

23.95
Rigatoni Arrabbiata

Rigatoni pasta sautéed with sausage in spicy plum tomato sauce with garlic & oil (spicy)

26.95
Capellini Sinatra

Angel hair pasta with baby rock shrimp, baby scallops, Gaeta olives in a light tomato sauce

26.95
Capellini Pomodoro

Angel hair pasta in fresh tomato sauce with basil

20.95
Linguini Bosco e Mare

Linguini pasta with broccoli rabe & shrimp sautéed in garlic & olive oil

26.95
Linguini alla Vongole

Linguini pasta with little neck clams, garlic & oil in a white (or red) clam sauce

26.95
Spaghetti alla Amatriciana

Spaghetti pasta sautéed with bacon, onions and basil in a red tomato sauce

21.95
Spaghetti & Meatballs

Spaghetti pasta with homemade meatballs in a red tomato sauce

21.95
Cheese Ravioli Pomodoro or Vodka Sauce
20.95
Totellini Bolognese

Stuffed with cheese, served in meat sauce

23.95
Eggplant Parmigiana

Served over penne pasta

22.95

~Chicken~

Chicken Murphy

Boneless chicken tenders sautéed with sausage, mushrooms, potatoes & hot cherry peppers in a garlic & wine sauce (spicy)

24.95
Chicken Scarpariello

Boneless chicken tenders sautéed with sausage in a garlic & wine sauce

23.95
Chicken Marsala

Breast of chicken sautéed with wild mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce

23.95
Chicken Francaise

Breast of chicken dipped in egg-batter, sautéed with lemon, butter & white wine

23.95
Chicken Parmigiana

Chicken cutlet baked in a light tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese, over penne pasta

23.95
Chicken Pillard

Breast of chicken pounded & grilled, topped with chopped tomato, onion and fresh Mozzarella salad

23.95
Chicken Milanese

Breast of chicken pounded, breaded, pan seared, topped with arugula salad, slices of tomato & fresh Mozzarella cheese in a balsamic dressing

23.95
Chicken Caprese

Chicken breast, topped with Fresh Mozzarella & Sliced tomato in a light lemon & white wine sauce

23.95

~Veal~

Veal Triestina

Veal scaloppini with prosciutto, eggplant & mozzarella cheese in a light brown sauce

27.95
Veal di Champagne

Veal scaloppini pan-seared with rock shrimp, sun dried tomatoes & tarragon, in a creamy champagne sauce

28.95
Veal Saltimbocca

Veal scaloppini with prosciutto, sage, spinach & mozzarella cheese in a light Madeira wine sauce

27.95
Veal Francaise

Veal scaloppini dipped in egg-batter, sautéed with lemon, butter & white wine

27.95
Veal Vino Bianco

Veal scaloppini, chopped asparagus, sun dried tomato, shiitake mushrooms, lemon white wine sauce

27.95
Veal Parmigiana

Veal cutlet baked in a light tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese, over penne pasta

27.95

~Seafood~

Salmon Dijon

Filet of salmon grilled, finished in a Dijon mustard champagne sauce

30.95
Salmon Mediterranean

Filet of salmon broiled, sautéed with artichokes, sundried tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms in a lemon, butter & white wine sauce

30.95
Sole Livornese

Filet of sole sautéed in garlic, capers & olives in a light marinara sauce

30.95
Sole Oreganata

Fresh filet of sole topped with seasoned breadcrumbs and baked in a lemon & white wine sauce

29.95
Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Shrimp served over linguini pasta in a tomato sauce (spicy)

29.95
Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp sautéed in a lemon & white wine sauce, garlic, oil, served over linguini Pasta

29.95
Shrimp Francaise

Shrimp dipped in egg-batter, sautéed in lemon, butter and white wine

29.95

~Verdure (Vegetables)~

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe

In garlic & oil

12.95
Sautéed Spinach

In garlic and oil

12.95

~Beverages~

Tea
3.00
Coffee
3.00
Espresso
Sg 4.00 / Db 5.00
Cappuccino
5.00
Soda
3.00
Pellegrino (Sparkling)
Sm 5.00 / Lg 8.00
Panna Mineral Water (Flat)
8.00

"Welcome to Triestina where northern Italian cuisine meets an exceptional dining in a unique and intimate atmosphere."

Our restaurant hosts two private rooms, each capable of accommodating up to 40 guests, perfect for cozy gatherings and special celebrations. For larger events, we offer an expansive room that comfortably holds up to 80 guests. Enjoy our delightful patio seating that holds 30 guests.

Triestina Ristorante

515 Centennial Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016

Tel: (908) 276-8404 or (908) 276-8424

Triestina

Ristorante

Authentic Italian cuisine, homemade pastas & garden-fresh ingredients in the heart of Cranford, NJ.

Hours

Tue – Fri: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Sunday: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Monday: Closed

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BYOB · Reservations Recommended · Private Dining Available