Savory plates and gelato treats highlight Italian food at La Cucina Ristorante in Northfield, NJ, with dine-in service available.
Order onlineBurrata
$15.00
Burrata cheese with poached pear, prosciutto and port reduction.
“1. "Five stars all around! We dined at La Cucina Ristorante, and everything was exceptional. We started with the Calamari Fritti and Burrata which was outstanding. My dinner, the Pesto cream with Shrimp and Scallops and the Chicken Francaise was cooked to perfection and exceeded all expectations. Thank you to the chef and our server for a wonderful evening. Highly recommended!"”
Calamari Fritti
$16.00
Crispy fried calamari is served with cherry peppers and sriracha aioli.
“First time here, but came with my brother who was in town visiting, since he doesn't have many options for good Italian food where he's at. Great food and wonderful service! We enjoyed their calamari fritti and my brother loved the Rigatoni Bolognese”
Cozze E Vongole
$15.00
Mussels and clams with fennel, roasted garlic and lemon sauce.
“My favorite Italian BYOB in the area with super cozy outdoor terrace ,friendly and attentive staff. We always have an amazing experience in La cucina. Don’t miss out on friend calamari and delicious grilled octopus with crispy potatoes and pesto sauce <3”
Antipasto Italiano
$22.00
Imported salumi, cheeses, grilled vegetables, and fruit are served for two.
“Fantastic local Italian BYOB restaurant serving fresh and delicious food with a cozy atmosphere and friendly and attentive staff. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu here. Definitely do yourself a favor and stop in here the next time you are craving a delicious Italian meal!”
Caprese
$12.00
Fresh mozzarella and tomatoes come with basil oil and balsamic reduction.
“Best Italian food in the aerea! Clean and fast service.”
Barbabietole
$14.00
Roasted beets with pickled radish, arugula, goat cheese and pistachios.
Gnocchi Dolce
$26.00
House-made potato gnocchi requires a choice of one sauce.
“Very delicious! Tried the gnocchi and the pollo piccata and both were great. Patio very nice too”
Rigatoni Bolognese
$25.00
Rigatoni comes with beef ragù, tomato-basil sauce, and shaved Parmigiano.
“Great pasta. The beef ragu was incredible. Gnocchi was really good and different.”
Chicken Parmigiano
$27.00
Pan-fried chicken breast with mozzarella, basil, tomato sauce, and Parmesan.
“Tried it here bc some recommended it and it has good reviews. Well yes, we will be back. We were a fun 4 top and the server, well he was great too and played along with our jokes. Food was excellent. Chicken Florentine w/lump crab meat, chicken parm, lobster ravioli special and bolognese rigatoni all great! Crème brûlée off the charts!”
Chicken Francaise
$27.00
Egg-battered chicken breast in lemon-caper white wine sauce over capellini.
Chicken Fiorentina
$32.00
Pan-seared chicken with spinach, crab, tomatoes, and truffle cream sauce.
Chicken "La Cucina"
$28.00
Pan-seared chicken with smoked mozzarella, vegetables, and demi-glace.
Branzino
$38.00
Branzino fillet with lemon-caper sauce comes with vegetables on the side.
“Unbelievable Bronzino — highly recommend! And do NOT miss the Chicken Milanese at lunch with the TASTIEST arugula salad!!”
Salmone Al Limone
$31.00
Salmon with farro, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and lemon herb sauce.
“I had the salmon entree served on risotto with a wonderful lemon sauce. I totally enjoyed.”
Tiramisu
$6.00
Espresso-soaked ladyfingers with mascarpone, coconut, and caramel.
“Totally awesome scallops/ pasta in a rose sauce. The best. Fresh salad. Tiramasu--yum!”
Panna Cotta
$5.00
Vanilla panna cotta is topped with mixed berries and raspberry sauce.
“My husband and I went for dinner few days ago we really had a great dinner. Service was great and food was awesome, price is reasonable. We are going back for mom's birthday tomorrow. I think this place is BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT around here.”
Veal Marsala
$30.00
Veal medallions with wild mushrooms and Marsala sauce over capellini.
“The best service and Italian food around. Worth the trip. Absolutely delicious”
Veal Gamberoni
$33.00
Veal, shrimp, broccoli rabe, and provolone in cognac-rose sauce.
“Amazing BYOB. Fine Italian cuisine. Wonderful people!”
Spumone Truffle
$9.00
Layered gelato surrounds a fruit-filled center in a hard chocolate shell.
“This is a very nice Restaurant old-school Italian restaurant that is cozy, romantic and has delicious food. If you’re in this part of town, you won’t be disappointed stop and get yourself some delicious food. They have a BYOB and the place was packed very good atmosphere.”
Gelato Pint
$9.00
A pint of gelato in your choice of listed flavors.
“Another WONDERFUL dinner at La Cucina in Northfield. Ellis - it is always a pleasure to see your smiling face when we arrive. Food was excellent. We enjoyed several appetizers and salads before our main courses of gnocchi in gorgonzola cream sauce, flounder franchise and veal marsala. Desserts were also delish!!!! Limoncello cake, pistachio gelato and choc lava cake w/ice cream. Love that it is BYOB. Service is excellent. They were very busy tonight on Easter Eve. This is a lovely restaurant to celebrate with family, friends or for a special occasion.”
La Cucina Ristorante serves Italian food with lemon-caper veal over capellini, salmon with farro and spinach, and pork sausage with broccoli rabe. Whipped ricotta comes with crostini and salsa verde.
Try Rigatoni Bolognese with beef ragu and shaved parmigiano, Ravioli Con Funghi with wild mushrooms and brown butter sage cream sauce, or Burrata with poached pear, prosciutto and a port wine reduction.
Visit us in Northfield, NJ for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Finish with Tiramisu: espresso-soaked lady fingers topped with mascarpone cream, toasted coconut flakes and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
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