Luca’s Ristorante Menu
Luca's Ristorante offers a delightful Italian dining experience in Somerset, NJ. This charming restaurant provides a range of amenities, including reservation services, delivery, and takeout options. With a variety of delicious dishes on their menu, such as the Fico in Camicia appetizer and Mama's Neopolitan meatballs, Luca's Ristorante caters to a diverse range of tastes. The cozy ambiance, complete with outdoor seating and romantic vibes, makes it a perfect spot for a date night. Their menu also includes vegetarian options, making it suitable for all dietary preferences. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch or a special dinner, Luca's Ristorante is a must-visit. Make sure to try their flavorful soups like the Pasta e Fagioli and refreshing salads like the Frutta with poached pear and gorgonzola. The attentive waiter service and convenient amenities like Wi-Fi and parking ensure a pleasant dining experience. Overall, Luca's Ristorante is a gem for Italian food enthusiasts looking for a memorable dining experience.
Antipasti - Appetizers
Fico in Camicia
Seasonal figs, mascarpone, pine nuts, balsamic reduction, wrapped in prosciutto san daniele over mixed greens & EVOO
Antipasto Misto
Assorted cheeses, cured meats & marinated vegetables with side of balsamic vinaigrette
Mama's Neopolitan meatballs
Short rib, chuck, ground beef, pine nuts & golden raisins in a tomato sauce topped with provolone
Bufala Bruschetta
Toasted slices of focaccia, topped with mozzarella di bufala, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes, capers, basil, garlic & EVOO
Petite Ossobuco procida
Braised petite veal shank, with sautéed shallots, roasted garlic & caperberries in a white wine lemon sauce
Burrata
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
Fried fresh mozzarella in a brandy sauce Fried Calamari
Fried Calamari
(rhode island), Fried calamari with a side of spicy tomato sauce & lemon wedges
Escarole cremini
Escarole, cremini mushrooms, pine nuts & golden raisins sautéed with garlic & EVOO
Eggplant Rollatini
Rolled eggplant slices stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano & basil in a tomato sauce
Mussels Marinara
Prince Edward Island mussels with capers & grilled focaccia in a garlic white wine plum tomato sauce
Grizza porchetta
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"
Pasta e Fagioli
A tomato broth with pasta, cannellini beans & prosciutto san daniele
Crab Meat & Corn
A creamy soup with jumbo lump crab meat, corn & focaccia croutons
Zuppe - Soups
Insalate - Specialty Salads
Frutta
Poached pear, seasonal fresh fruit, dried apricots, gorgonzola & hazelnuts over baby spinach tossed with blood orange vinaigrette
Mediterranean
Grilled chicken breast, roasted red peppers & red onions over mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
caprese ischitana
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, marinated artichokes, cremini mushrooms, sundried tomatoes & capers over mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
Florentine
Grilled Angus New York strip steak, cherry tomatoes & red onions over rocket arugula tossed with balsamic reduction & EVOO
Pancetta Caesar
Romaine, pancetta, chopped egg & parmigiano reggiano tossed with Caesar dressing with focaccia croutons
verde
Tomato wedges, olive medley & red onions over mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
FARRO
Farro (wheat grain), organic beets, goat cheese & pistachio nuts over rocket arugula tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken Toscano Focaccia
Grilled chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes & balsamic vinaigrette
Grilled Strip Focaccia
Grilled Angus New York strip steak, provolone, caramelized shallots & rocket arugula on a grilled roasted garlic spread focaccia
Oven Roasted Turkey Focaccia
Turkey, fontina, mixed greens & red onions with a cranberry mayo spread
Vegetable Focaccia
Eggplant, roasted red peppers, yellow squash, fresh mozzarella & balsamic vinaigrette
Pollo Parmigiana Focaccia
Breaded chicken breast layered with tomato sauce & mozzarella
Il Porco Focaccia
Prosciutto san daniele, pistachio mortadella, spicy coppa, porchetta,salami, fontina, mixed greens & tomato on a grilled roasted garlic spread focaccia
Focaccia
Andr ea's Handmade Pasta Fresca
Gnocchi Genovese
Potato dumplings with braised sirloin, caramelized shallots & parmigiano reggiano in a white wine beef reduction
Diamanti di spinaci Cretaio
Diamond shaped spinach pasta with wild mushrooms, fava beans, basil & parmigiano reggiano in a cherry tomato sauce
Lobster Cannelloni
Rolled spinach pasta sheet filled with lobster meat, scallops, jumbo lump crabmeat & mascarpone in a brandy tomato cream sauce
Agnolotti Di Cacao
Cocoa pasta stuffed with roasted butternut squash in a creamy herb sauce
Pappa rdelle Bolognese
Broad fettuccine shaped pasta in a Neopolitan meat sauce
Cavatelli valentino
Tomato ricotta cavatelli with sliced chicken breast, sundried tomatoes & pine nuts in a creamy pesto sauce
Penne Vodka
Tomato cream sauce
schiaffoni romolo
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
Artichokes, asparagus, shiitaki mushrooms, broccoli rabe, escarole, spinach, yellow squash, & fire roasted cherry tomatoes in a garlic EVOO herb sauce with fontina
Eggplant parmigiana
Eggplant slices layered with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano & basil in a tomato sauce
Pasta & Vegetables
Risotto
Pescatore
Jumbo shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels, fresh clams & bay scallops in a white wine sauce
Andrea
Sliced chicken breast, roasted tomatoes, asparagus, roasted garlic & parmigiano reggiano
Zuppa Di Pesce
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)
Braised calamari, golden raisins & pine nuts in a spicy garlic white wine plum tomato sauce served over schiaffoni
Shrimp nuovi
Jumbo shrimp, jumbo lump crabmeat, bay scallops, asparagus, capers & roasted tomatoes in a creamy white wine sauce served over linguine
Branzino
Branzino filet sautéed in a roasted garlic lemon sauce served over escarole & yellow squash
Pesce - Seafood
Pollo - Chicken
Free range Organic Frenched Chicken
Whole boneless chicken breast & drumette pan seared in a marsala wine sauce with wild mushrooms
Chicken Monte Bianco
Chicken breast topped with fontina, asparagus & pistachio nuts in a brandy béchamel cream sauce
Chicken Pulcinella
Battered chicken breast layered with porchetta, fresh mozzarella & gorgonzola in an aged balsamic vinegar sauce
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken breast layered with tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano & basil
Veal Saltimbocca
Veal scaloppini layered with prosciutto san daniele, spinach, mozzarella di bufala & sage in a brown brandy sauce
Veal gremolada
Veal scaloppini with artichokes, yellow squash, oyster mushrooms & green peppercorns in a white wine lemon gremolada
Angus Bistecca
Grilled 8oz. Angus New York strip steak with a sherry parmigiano reggiano cream sauce served over broccoli rabe