DINNER  MENU SELECTIONS


Appetizers


COLD

Antipasto
Small....8.95
Large....15.00

Seafood Salad....$10.95

Clams on the Half Shell 1/2 Doz....$6.95

Shrimp Cocktail.....$9.95

Homemade Mozzarella,
Tomatoes and Roasted Red Peppers
....$8.95

Rita and Joe's Italian Specialty....$4.95

Prosciutto and Melon....$8.95

Calamari Salad....$7.95

HOT

Bruschetta....$4.95

Calamari
Fried or Marinara....$7.95

Spedini alla Romano....$7.95

Thin Sliced Hot Italian Sausage, Peppers and Onions
with Roasted Garlic and Mozzarella Cheese....$8.95

Baked Clams....$7.95

Clams Casino....$7.95

Steamed Clams in White Wine....$7.95

Mussels Marinara....$6.95

Shrimp and Garlic....$8.95

Stuffed Mushrooms....$6.95

Crab Cakes....$8.95

sautéed Portobello Mushrooms....$6.95

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Soups

Pasta e Fagioli
cup $2.95 / bowl $3.95

Chicken Stracatelle
cup $2.95 / bowl $3.95

Soup du Jour
cup $2.95 / bowl $3.95

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Orange and Cheese Salad
With Grilled Shrimp
A traditional Italian salad offresh sweet orange sections, .homemade Mozzarella and imported Provolone cheeses, red onion slices and grilled shrimp over crisp greens tossed in a spicy vinaigrette
$9.95

Sliced Grilled Steak Spinach Salad
Marinated, grilled and sliced prime steak over crisp baby spinach, diced ripe tomato, sliced red onion, crumbled hard boiled egg and bacon bits drizzled with our homemade Honey Mustard - Bacon Dressing.
$9.95


Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled marinated chicken breast, sliced over crisp Romain Lettuce In our Caesar Dressing and topped with seasoned croutons.
$8.95

Tomato and Onion Salad
Farm fresh sliced ripe tomatoes, red onion andfresh Basil brought together in a red wine vinaigrette.
$4.95

Garden Salad
Crisp greens with garden vegetables. Choice of dressing.
$2.95

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Pizza

Personal Size Pizza
$6.95
Add $1.50 for each of the following toppings
Sausage * Pepperoni * Peppers & Onions * Mushrooms
 Black Olives * Artichoke Hearts



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Entrées
All entrée's served with soup or salad andpasta or vegetable


VITELLO

Veal Milanese
Tender scallopine of veal egg dipped and breaded with seasoned crumbs.
$16.95

Veal Parmigiana
Breaded veal cutlet baked with marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese.
$16.95

Veal Francese
Egg dipped veal cutlet sautéed in olive oil and served with a white wine, lemon and parmesan cheese sauce.
$16.95

Veal Marsala
Veal Cutlet sautéed with mushrooms and in a Marsala Wine Sauce.
$16.95

Veal Sorrentino
Prosciutto, fried eggplant and mozzarella cheese atop veal cutlet in a
Sherry Marinara sauce.
$16.95

Veal Picata
Thin slices ofveal lightly sautéed in a white wine and lemon
sauce with capers.
$16.95


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Pasta

Our pasta's are homemade using only the finest ingredients.

All pasta's are available in Appetizer portions.



Cheese Ravioli Marinara
Traditional pasta pillows stuffed with Ricotta Cheese.
$10.95

Pasta Aglio e Olio
Macaroni in a sautéed garlic and imported Olive Oil sauce.
$7.95

Manicotti
Homemade crepe- like pasta filled with cheese and baked with Marinara sauce.
$10.95

Linguini Bolognese
Long, thick pasta in a traditional meat sauce
$9.95

Pasta Primavera
Semolina pasta with garden fresh vegetables in your choice of
Anglio e Olio Sauce or a lite cream sauce.
$10.50

Pasta Marinara
Homemade pasta in Rita's Famous Marinara Sauce.
$7.50

Linguini Puttanesca
A zesty sauce with roasted garlic, plum tomatoes, capers and a hint of anchovy.
$10.95

Tortellini Quatro Formagio
Rings of cheese filled pasta in a rich four cheese cream sauce.
$11.95

Baked Ziti
Ziti pasta baked with Rita's Famous Marinara Sauce, ricotta cheese, and topped with homemade mozzarella cheese.
$8.95

Stuffed Shells
A long time favorite, pasta in the shape ofsea shells stuffed with Ricotta Cheese.
$9.95

Gnocchi
Potato pasta made into small dumplings. A wonderful dish from Tuscany.
$10.95

Cavatelli and Broccoli
Small bullet shaped pasta with crisp broccoli florets tossed in a roasted garlic sauce.
$10.50

Tortellini or Fettucini Alfredo
Your choice of pasta in a traditional rich creamy cheese sauce.
$10.50

Tortellini or Fettucini Marinara
Your choice of pasta in Rita's Famous Marinara Sauce.
$10.50

Rigatoni alla Vodka
Flamed vodka gives this pink sauce a uniquely sweet flavor.
$10.50

Pasta Carbonara
A blend of bacon, egg yoIk, heavy cream and the finest Parmesan Cheese make up this excellent sauce.
$11.95


Rita's Signature Pasta Dishes

Lasagna du Jour
Ask your wait staff for today's offering
priced accordingly

Ravioli fatto in casa
Homemade Ravioli topped with sautéed Shrimp, Portobello Mushroom, And Sundried Tomatoes in a Pink Vodka Sauce.
$16.95

Manicotti fatto in casa
Homemade Manicotti shells stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella cheese, shrimp and sautéed Broccoli Rabe in a Pink Vodka Sauce.
$15.95
 

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Pollo


Chicken Francese
Egg dipped and sautéed boneless breast of chicken in a white wine,
lemon and Parmesan cheese sauce.
$14.95

Chicken Milanese
Lightly breaded chicken breast saut,4ed in imported olive oil.
$14.95

Chicken in White Wine Sauce
Boneless chicken breast in a Pinot Grigio sauce.
$14.95

Chicken Marsala
sautéed mushrooms and Marsala Wine Sauce over chicken breast.
$14.95

Chicken Sorrentino
Prosciutto, fried eggplant, mozzarella cheese combine with chicken breast and Sherried Marinara sauce to make this Italian Classic.
$14.95

Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken cutlet baked with marinara sauce and topped with Homemade Mozzarella Cheese.
$14.95

Chicken Portobello
sautéed chicken breast with sliced Portobello Mushrooms in a Sherry Cream Sauce.
$14.95

Rita's Signature Chicken Dishes

Chicken Montebianco
Two chicken breasts layered with prosciutto, spinach, and shrimp, topped with mozzarella, in a sherry cream sauce.
$15.95

Chicken Cardinal
Two breasts of chicken with red fire roasted peppers, prosciutto, sautéed shrimp and mozzarella cheese in a sherry pink sauce.
$15.95

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Pesce


Linguini with Clam Sauce
Homemade pasta in your choice of lite, Red or Marichiara Clam Sauce.
$15.95

Fried Shrimp
Lightly breaded shrimp fried to golden brown perfection.
$16.95

Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp, sautéed in butter, olive oil, white wine and garlic with spices.
$16.95

Shrimp Parmigiana
Jumbo Shrimp in marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
$16.95

Shrimp in Wine Sauce
sautéed shrimp in a Pinot Grigio, roasted garlic sauce.
$16.95

Lobster and Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Succulent 6oz. cold water lobster and sweet shrimp
cooked in a spicy marinara sauce.
$22.95

Shrimp Francese
Egg dipped shrimp sautéed golden brown in a white wine, lemon and
Parmesan Cheese Sauce.
$16.95

Mussels
New Zealand green shell mussels in your choice of Marinara
or White Wine Sauce.
$13.95

Shrimp and Calamari
Sweet shrimp and tender calamari lightly breaded and fried or simmered
in Marinara Sauce.
$17.95

Calamari
Tender calamari lightly breaded and fried or simmered in Marinara Sauce.
$15.95

Shrimp Portobello
sautéed shrimp and Portobello Mushrooms in a Sherry Cream Sauce.
$16.95

Fried Fisherman's Platter
A selection of fresh diver Scallops, gulf Shrimp and filet of Sole
breaded and lightly fried golden brown.
$18.95

Fish du Jour
The fresh catch of the day prepared to order by our chef.
Choices include broiled, poached, or fried.
Choose any of our sauces such as Francese, White Wine, Portobello, Marsala or Fra Diablo.


Rita's Signature Fish Dishes

Filet of Sole Royal
Two filets stuffed with fresh sautged spinach, shrimp stuffing and topped with Homemade Mozzarella Cheese. Served in a scampi sauce.
$18.95

Jumbo Shrimp and Diver Scallops
Shrimp and scallops sautéed in Olive Oil and Garlic then served over Angel Hair pasta and Broccoli Rabe.
$18.95

Salmon alla Roma
Salmon filet sautéed with garlic, scallions, artichoke hearts and sundried tomatoes served in a White Wine and Lemon Sauce.
$18.95

 

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Carne

Steak Pizzaiola
Prime hand cut aged beef cooked to order with sautéed peppers and onions in a spicy Marinara Sauce.
$23.95

Sirloin Steak
The steak lover's cut cooked to order and served with sides.
$22.95

Rita's Signature Beef Dishes

Beef Bracciole over Rigatoni
Our Homemade Bracciole is stuffed with sausage, pignoli nuts, garlic, raisins and asparagus.
$19.95

Steak Giuseppe
Prime sliced steak with Sweet Red Vinegar Peppers, onions, potatoes and sausage in a roasted garlic and white wine sauce.
$23.95


Rita's Famous

Eggplant Parmigiana
Lightly fried tender eggplant rolled and stuffed with cheese and baked in Marinara sauce.
$13.95

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Side Orders


Rita's Famous Italian Mea
tballs
$3.95

Italian Sausage
$3.95

Garlic Bread
$2.95

Homemade Ziti or Linguini
$3.95

Vegetable du Jour
market priced

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Dolci


Rita's Homemade Cheesecake
Rita's Homemade Tiramisu
Lemon Sorbet
Orange Sorbet
Tartuffo Gelato
Tortoni
Cappuccino Torte
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Key Lime Pie
Cannoli
Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream


Enjoy a glass of dessert wine!




COFFEES

Espresso
Cappuccino
American-
regular or de-caf

SPECIALTY COFFEES
$5.50

Tuscan Coffee
Nocello Walnut Liqueur

Venetian Coffee
Gozio Amaretto Almond Liqueur

Milano Coffee
Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur

Roman Coffee
Sambuca Liqueur

Sicilian Coffee
Anisette Liqueur

Irish Coffee
Jameson's Irish Whisky

Jamaican Coffee
Light rum and Coffee Liqueur

Spanish Coffee
Licor 43 and Coffee Liqueur

Mexican Coffee
Kahlua and Tequila

French Coffee
Grand Mariner

Greek Coffee
Ouzo Greek Liqueur

Kioki Coffee
Brandy and Coffee Liqueur

German Coffee
Asbach Uralt Brandy and Crème de Cacao Liqueur


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Beverages


Coke * Diet Coke * 7up * Birch Beer * Stewart's Root Beer * Ginger Ale
Unsweetened Iced Tea * Pellegrino Mineral Water
X/S Energy Drinks

Ask to see our Wine List


From small gatherings to large
functions Rita and Joe's caters to all
your personal needs.

Our Catering Hall can accommodate
from 35 to 100 guests.

Children under 5 years old are free
and children 5-9 years old are half price
(must be accompanied by a parent)

We accept all major credit cards. ($10.00 minimum)
We have gift certificates in any amount.
One check per table please.
A 20% gratuity will be added on tables of 5 or more.
Extra plate charge $2.75

 

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Rita & Joe's

Fine Italian Restaurant

142 Broadway
Jersey City, New Jersey
201-451-3606
Fax: 201-451-4180


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