La Strada Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to La Strada Cafe, a hidden gem nestled in Neshanic Station, NJ. This cozy Italian restaurant captures the essence of authentic Italian dining, inviting guests to indulge in a warm, familial atmosphere. The menu is a delightful celebration of traditional Italian cuisine, where every dish is handcrafted to perfection.
- Spaghetti Carbonara: A fan favorite that evokes fond memories, as noted by Dan Delbuono, who couldn't resist licking his plate clean.
- Pizza: Revered as the best in New Jersey, Lauren Paternoster praises its crispy, flavorful dough, while Cody Obropta highlights the divine tomato basil slice.
- Gelato: Homemade and rich, it's a must-try, with flavors that rotate to surprise and delight customers.
- Gluten-free options: La Strada Cafe caters to all, ensuring everyone can enjoy a hearty Italian meal.
With a lovely outdoor patio and even a bocci ball court, dining at La Strada Cafe is more than just a meal; it's an experience that transports you straight to Italy.
Hot Antipasti
Mozzarella Sticks
Deep-fried cheese sticks. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. Virtually guaranteed to be a table favorite! Served with a side of marinara sauce.
Zuppa Di Mussels
Fried Calamari
Flash fried squid, crunchy on the outside & simply perfect on the inside. Kick it up a notch with a squeeze of lemon.
Chicken Wings (6)
Served with blue cheese.
Zuppa Di Clams (8)
Chicken Tenders
Delicious chicken tenders.
Kid's Spaghetti With One Meatball
Kid's Spaghetti With Tomato Sauce
Kid's Chicken Fingers & Fries
Kid's Ravioli
4 Pieces.
Kid's Ziti With Tomato Sauce
Kids Menu
Pizza
The Works Pizza
Three Topping Pizza
Five Topping Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Two Topping Pizza
One Topping Pizza
Four Topping Pizza
Veggie Stromboli
Broccoli, spinach, peppers, mushrooms, onions.
Ham & Cheese Stromboli
Cheese & Pepperoni Stromboli
Strombolis
Cold Antipasti
Fresh Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers
Calamari Salad
Seafood Salad
Shrimp, calamari, mussels, scungilli, celery, sliced tomatoes & onions with garlic, olive oil, lemon & herbs.
Mozzarella Caprese
Lasagna Catering
Stacked layers of pasta packed with meat and cheese, covered in red sauce. Pro tip: Go for the crispy edge pieces.Supersized for your party.
Meat Ravioli Catering
Spinach Lasagna Catering
Manicotti Catering
Eggplant Parmigiana Catering
Breaded eggplant topped with mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce served with pasta. Supersized for your party.
Stuffed Shells Catering
Cheese Ravioli Catering
Baked Ziti Catering
Ricotta, melted mozzarella, tomato sauce.
Eggplant Rollatini Catering
Stuffed with fresh ricotta, mozzarella, baked in a tomato sauce.
Baked Rigatoni Catering
Mushrooms, eggplant, ricotta, tomato sauce.
Baked Dishes Catering
Calzones
Pepperoni Calzone
Sausage Calzone
Ham Calzone
Cheese Calzone
Hazelnut Truffle Flutie
A core of dark chocolate embraced by our velvety hazelnut gelato covered with praline hazelnut and meringue.
Sorbetto
Coppa Stracciatella
Chocolate syrup, chocolate chip gelato, topped with cocoa powder and hazelnuts.
Flute Limoncello
Refreshing lemon gelato swirled together with limoncello.
Coppa Caffe
Fior di latte gelato with a rich coffee and pure cocoa swirl.
Coppa Yogurt & Berries
Yogurt gelato swirled together with mixed berry sauce, topped with blueberries and currants.
Dark Profiteroles
Cream puffs filled with chantilly cream and enrobed in chocolate.
Bomba
Classic vanilla and chocolate gelato separated by a cherry and sliced almonds covered in cinnamon finished with a chocolate coating.
Tiramisu
Coffee and zabaione cream on a layer of sponge cake soaked in espresso dusted with cocoa powder.
White Profiteroles
Cream puffs filled with chocolate and coated with vanilla cream.
Gelato
Profiteroles
Cup. Puff pastry filled with vanilla cream covered in chocolate cream.
Coppa Pistachio
Custard gelato swirled together with chocolate and pistachio gelato, topped with praline pistachios.
Cannoli
A chocolate-coated pastry shell filled with a mix of ricotta, candied fruit and chocolate.
Desserts
Italian Regional Specialties
Baked Ziti
Ziti with mozzarella and tomato sauce baked to perfection in our oven
Tortellini Alla Panna
(cheese or meat) alla panna
Spinach Ravioli With Vodka Sauce
Spinach ravioli filled with a blend of spinach and cheese, served in a rich and creamy vodka sauce.
Cheese Ravioli
Ravioli stuffed with classic cheese.
Manicotti
A large tube of fresh pasta stuffed with a blend of soft cheese.
Canelloni Fiorentina
Stuffed with ricotta & spinach.
Lasagna
Stacked layers of pasta packed with meat and cheese, covered in red sauce. Pro tip: Go for the crispy edge pieces.
Gnocchi Al Padrino
Potato pillows with French tomato, basil & mozzarella.
Stuffed Shells
Classic ricotta stuffed shells with flavorful three cheese ricotta filling and delicious marinara sauce
Broccoli Stuffed Shells
Ravioli Bolognese
Spinach Stuffed Shells
Tortellini Bolognese
(cheese or meat) bolognese
Chicken Fiorentina
Chicken breast topped with sauteed spinach and melted fontina cheese.
Chicken Campagnola
Chicken breast topped with arugula tomato salad.
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded and topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
Chicken Marsala
With mushrooms in marsala wine sauce.
Chicken Scarpariello
Chicken breast sauteed with garlic, sausage, mushrooms in wine sauce.
Chicken Entrees
Chicken Catering
Chicken With Lemon Catering
Chicken with Lemon Catering
Chicken Parmigiana Catering
Breaded chicken cutlet with tomato sauce & melted mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Pizzaiola Catering
With peppers & potatoes.
Chicken Marsala Catering
Sauteed with fresh mushrooms & marsala wine.
Chicken Francese Catering
Dipped in egg & sauteed in lemon butter & white wine.
Chicken Toscana Catering
Topped with fresh tomato & melted provolone in a brown sauce.
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded and topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
Veal Campagnola
Breaded veal cutlet topped with arugula tomato salad.
Veal Piccata
With capers in lemon wine sauce.
Veal Francese
Eggs, flour battered in a lemon wine sauce.
Veal Pizzaiola
Sauteed onions, Gaeta olives and oregano in sauce.
Veal Entrees
Seafood Entrees
Shrimp & Scallops Marinara Over Pasta
Shrimp Francese
Eggs, flour battered in a lemon wine sauce.
Shrimp Scampi
Sauteed in a lemon wine sauce.
Shrimp Parmigiana
Breaded and topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
Linguine With Fresh Clam Sauce
Choice of red or white clam sauce.
Calamari Marinara Over Pasta
Tagliolime Al Pescatore
Pasta with calamari, mussels, clams and shrimp.
Ziti With Marinara Sauce Catering
Penne A Filetto Di Pomodoro Catering
Fresh basil, tomatoes, olive oil, prosciutto, onions.
Linguine With Red Clam Sauce Catering
Linguine With White Clam Sauce Catering
Rigatoni Amarticiana Catering
Prosciutto & onions in a zesty marinara sauce.
Penne Primavera Catering
Shells With Shrimp & Garlic Catering
Penne With Broccoli Rabe & Shrimp Catering
Gnocchi Bolognese Catering
Penne Alla Vodka Catering
Mushrooms, peas & prosciutto in a rich pink vodka sauce.
Cavatelli With Broccoli Catering
Penne Mediterraneo Catering
Shrimp & zucchini in a light wine sauce.
Penne Puttanesca Catering
Anchovies, olives, capers.
Ziti With Tomato Sauce Catering
Lobster Ravioli Catering
Meat Tortellini Alfredo Catering
Pasta Catering
Pizza by the Slice
Sicilian Pizza Slice
Cheese Pizza Slice
Foot Sub Sandwiches Catering
Ham, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes & onions.
Sandwiches Catering
Side Dishes
String Bean Marinara
Garlic Bread
Bread, topped with garlic, herb seasoning, baked to perfection.
Sides Of Sausage
Who says sides are limited to just veggies? Get more meat & order a side of sausage.
Bruschetta
A tantalizing mixture of crisp basil, fresh tomato, flavorful garlic, capers, and balsamic vinaigrette. Simple, yet stunning.
Side Of Meatballs
Ground meat rolled into small spheres, prepared with bread crumbs, minced onion, eggs, butter, and seasoning.
French Fries
Our delicious French fries are deep-fried 'till golden brown, with a crunchy exterior & a light fluffy interior. Seasoned to perfection!
French Fries With Cheese
Melted cheese over our delicious fries.
Sauteed Broccoli
Quick and easy sauteed broccoli is the perfect weeknight side dish. Broccoli so flavorful and tender, even the kiddos will ask for more!
Broccoli Rabe
Broccoli rabe, also known as rapini, is beloved for its slightly nutty flavor. Sauteed with garlic and olive oil.
Sauteed Spinach
Quick and easy sauteed spinach is the perfect weeknight side dish. Spinach so flavorful, even the kiddos will ask for more!
Garlic Bread With Cheese
A cross between garlic bread & pizza, cheesy bread is a quick, easy & delicious party snack.
Broccoli Rabe With Sausage
Mozzarella Sticks Catering
35 Pieces. Deep fried cheese sticks. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. Served with a side of marinara sauce. Supersized for your party.
Clams Oreganata Catering
Dozen
Fried Calamari Catering
Hot or sweet.
Hot Antipasto Catering
Shrimp, eggplant rollatini, mussels in marinara sauce.
Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Catering
Chicken Fingers Catering
Mussels Marinara Catering
Hot or sweet.
Buffalo Wings Catering
Chicken wings breaded and fried, then tossed in buffalo sauce. Supersized for your party.
Garlic Knots Catering
Dozen. A classic snack, our garlic knots are strips of pizza dough tied in a knot, baked, and then topped with melted butter, garlic, and parsley. Supersized for your party.
Hot Appetizers Catering
Beverages
Coffee
Cappuccino
Milk
San Pellegrino
Tea
Espresso
Soda
Pizza Steak Sub
Pizza sauce, mozzarella.
Chicken Cheesesteak Sub
Plain Steak Sub
Cheesesteak Sub
Chicken Steak Hoagie
Lettuce, tomato, onion, oil & vinegar, or mayo.
Cheesesteak Special Sub
Peppers, onions, mushrooms.
Philadelphia Style Steak Subs
Soups
Lentil Soup
Bowl. Freshly cooked savory lentil soup.
Pasta & Fagioli Soup
Bowl. Ditalini pasta, white cannellini beans, olive oil, onions & seasonings simmered to perfection!
Chicken Soup
Bowl. Chicken, fresh vegetables & pasta in homemade chicken broth.
Fresh Basil & Tomato Pizza
White Pizza With Broccoli
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Buffalo chicken & mozzarella cheese.
Hawaiian Pizza
Ham & pineapple.
Meat Lover's Pizza
Meatball, pepperoni, sausage, bacon, ham.
Baked Ziti Pizza
Chicken Parmigiana Pizza
Bruschetta Pizza (Large)
Eggplant Pizza
Pizza Arugula
Prosciutto & shaved parmesan.
White Pizza
A sauceless pie topped with ricotta, mozzarella & parmesan cheese.
White Pizza With Spinach
B.L.T. Pizza
Bacon, lettuce & tomatoes.
Cheddar Cheese & Bacon Pizza
Cheesesteak Special Pizza
Cheesesteak Special Pizza
Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza
Veggie Lover's Pizza
Spinach, broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, onions, black olives.
Margherita Pizza
Fresh mozzarella and plum tomatoes.
Gourmet Pizza
Cold Appetizers Catering
Shrimp Cocktail Catering
1 lb.
Roasted Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella & Tomatoes Catering
Dinner Rolls Catering
Dozen.
Gluten Free B.L.T. Pizza 12"
Bacon, lettuce & tomatoes.
Gluten Free White Pizza With Spinach 12"
Gluten Free Pizza 12"
Gluten Free Nutella Pizza 12"
With banana & fresh strawberries.
Gluten Free White Pizza 12"
Gluten Free Arugula Pizza 12"
Prosciutto & shaved parmesan.
Gluten Free Fresh Basil & Tomato Pizza 12"
Gluten Free White Pizza With Broccoli 12"
Gluten Free Pizza
Salad Catering
Seafood Salad Catering
Shrimp, calamari, mussels, scungilli, celery, sliced tomatoes & onions with garlic, olive oil, lemon & herbs.
Regular Tossed Salad Catering
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onions & olives.
Italian Antipasto Salad Catering
Prosciutto, sweet & hot soppressata, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers.
Cold Antipasto Salad Catering
Ham, salami provolone, artichokes, lettuce, tomato, onions, olives.
Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli With Vodka Sauce
Entree.
Gluten Free Lasagna
Entree.
Gluten Free Veal Parmigiana
Entree. Served with gluten-free pasta.
Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli Alla Panna
Entree.
Gluten Free Shrimp Parmigiana
Entree. Served with gluten-free pasta.
Gluten Free Tagliatelle Bolognese
Entree.
Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli With Marinara Sauce
Entree.
Gluten Free Gnocchi Alla Panna
Entree.
Gluten Free Stuffed Shells With Broccoli
Entree.
Gluten Free Tagliatelle With Vodka Sauce
Entree.
Gluten Free Tagliatelle Marinara
Entree.
Gluten Free Gnocchi Marinara
Entree.
Gluten Free Stuffed Shells With Spinach
Entree.
Gluten Free Chicken Parmigiana
Entree. Served with gluten-free pasta.
Gluten Free Stuffed Shells
Entree.
Gluten Free Entrees
Sausage & Meatballs Catering
Sausage, Peppers & Onions Catering
(Red or white).
Sausage, Peppers, Onions & Potatoes Catering
Sausage Catering
With sauce.
Meatballs Catering
With sauce.
Mike's Hot Honey Dip Cup
1 oz. Honey infused with chili peppers: a unique combo of sweetness and heat that adds the perfect kick to all your favorite foods. (Ingredients: Honey, Chili's, Vinegar).
Mike's Hot Honey Dip Cup
La Strada Cafe Specials - Appetizers
Zucchini Flowers
Includes 5 zucchini flowers with mozzarella & ricotta cheese.
Seafood Salad
Shrimps, calamari, mussels, scallops in an oil & lemon dressing
Grilled Octopus
Octopus is lightly grilled & dressed with lemon & olive oil
Burrata Cheese
Served with slow roasted cherry tomatoes & olive oil.
Sicilian Street Food
Rice balls, potato croquettes & panelle
Scungilli Salad
Oil & lemon dressing. Half tray serves 5 to 6 people.
Scungilli & Calamari Salad Half Tray
Oil & lemon dressing. Half tray serves 5 to 6 people
Baccala Salad
Oil & lemon dressing. Half tray serves 5 to 6 people.
Scungilli & Calamari Salad
Oil & lemon dressing
3. Caprese Sub
10" Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella & roasted peppers.
1. Ham, Salami, Provolone Sub
10"
2. Turkey & Provolone Sub
10" Served with lettuce, tomatoes & onions, and your choice of dressings oil & hot pepper, vinaigrette, or mayo.
Cold Subs
Shrimp Catering
Shrimp Marinara Catering
1 Lb. Sauteed in garlic, marinara sauce & a touch of white wine.
Shrimp Francese Catering
1 Lb. Dipped in egg & sauteed in lemon & white wine.
Shrimp Parmigiana Catering
1 Lb.
Sauteed With Butter, Garlic & White Wine.
1 Lb. Sauteed with butter, garlic & white wine.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo Catering
1 Lb. Sauteed in a spicy marinara hot sauce.
Scungilli Over Frizelle
Half tray serves 5 to 6 people
Pesce Spada Marechiaro
Swordfish, clams, shrimps in a delicious sauce, consisting of tomatoes, garlic, olive oil & white wine served with pasta
Burrata Ravioli With Pistachio Basil Pesto
And topped with parmigiana shavings.
Sunday Sauce W/ Paccheri Pasta Half Tray
Meatball, sausage, braciole. Half tray serves 5 to 6 people
Pappardelle Romagnoli
Meat sauce blended with homemade pork sausage & a touch of cream.
Trio Fried Seafood
Jumbo shrimps, calamari, & baccala
Pollo Alla Modena
Chicken breast with artichokes, sun dried tomatoes in a balsamic vinegar & basil sauce; includes a side dish of pasta.
Mushroom Ravioli
Sauteed in garlic, oil, wild mushrooms & topped with shavings of parmigiana.
Baccala Livornese Half Tray
Capers and Gaeta olives in a marinara sauce w/ a side of pasta. Half tray serves 5 to 6 people
Shrimps, Scallops, Clams Over Linguine Half Tray
Half tray serves 5 to 6 people
Stuffed Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni stuffed with cheese.
Baccala Livornese
Capers and Gaeta olives in a marinara sauce w/ a side of pasta
Sunday Sauce W/ Paccheri Pasta
Meatball, sausage, braciole
Trio Fried Seafood Half Tray
Jumbo shrimps, calamari, & baccala. Half tray serves 5 to 6 people
Scungilli & Calamari Over Linguine Half Tray
Half tray serves 5 to 6 people
Pesce Spada Marechiaro Half Tray
Swordfish, clams, shrimps in a delicious sauce, consisting of tomatoes, garlic, olive oil & white wine served with pasta. Half tray serves 5 to 6 people
Shrimps, Scallops, Clams Over Linguine
Chicken Saltibocca Alla Romana Over Spinach
With prosciutto & fontina cheese served with pasta.
Scungilli & Calamari Over Linguine
La Strada Cafe Specials - Main Courses
Hot Subs
Grilled Chicken Sub
10" With roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, balsamic vinegar & oil.
Meatball Parmigiana Sub
10"
Sausage & Peppers Sub
10"
Shrimp Parmigiana Sub
10"
Sausage Parmigiana Sub
10"
Meatball Sub
10" Topped with homemade meatballs and classic cheese.
Chicken Parmigiana Sub
10" Fried chicken breast, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
Sausage Sub
10"
Chicken Hoagie
10" Lettuce, tomato, onion, oil & vinegar or mayo.
Veal Cutlet Parmigiana Sub
10"
Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Sub
10"
Eggplant Parmigiana Sub
10"
Pasta With Meatballs
Pasta topped in our homemade meatballs
Pasta With Broccoli
Pasta With Sausage & Peppers
Pasta With Sausage
Pasta topped with sausage.
Stuffed Eggplant Pasta
Eggplant Parmigiana Pasta
Topped with eggplant slices, parmesan cheese, and marinara sauce
Pasta With Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
Pasta With Meat Sauce
Pasta tossed in our homemade meat sauce.
Pasta With Marinara Sauce
Pasta tossed in our homemade marinara sauce
Pasta Carbonara
Pasta tossed in carbonara sauce
Pasta With Vodka Sauce
Pasta in Vodka Sauce
Pasta With Mushrooms
Pasta Bolognese
Pasta tossed in bolognese sauce
Pasta Puttanesca
Pasta Entrees
Insalate
Antipasto Salad
Ham, provolone, salami, Italian vegetables over romaine lettuce.
Tricolore Salad
Arugula, endive, radicchio.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine tossed with croutons, Caesar dressing & grated cheese.
Green Salad
Caesar Salad With Chicken
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing topped with chicken.
Italian Antipasto Salad
Soppressata, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, grilled artichokes & prosciutto.
Arugula Tomato Salad
Chef Salad
Turkey, ham provolone, rolled over romaine lettuce.
Veal Toscana Catering
Breaded & topped with tomatoes & provolone in a brown sauce.
Veal With Lemon Catering
Sauteed in our homemade lemon sauce.
Veal Francese Catering
Dipped in egg & sauteed in lemon, butter & white wine.
Chicken Parmigiana Catering
Breaded chicken cutlet with tomato sauce & melted mozzarella cheese.
Veal Marsala Catering
Sauteed with fresh mushrooms & marsala wine.