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Rita and Joe's Italian Restaurant

(201) 451-3606
  • 142 Broadway Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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(201) 451-3606
  • Menu
  • Antipasto
    • Artisan Cheese Board $15

      Served with fresh red bee honeycomb, house roasted nuts, and crostini.

    • Cured Specialty Meat Board $15

      Served with house marinated olives, Dijon mustard, and crostini.

    • Crespelle Appetizer $8.95

      Sausage, spinach, Ricotta and robiola cheese.

    • Salmon Tartar $9.95

      Calabrian chili, caper, and olive oil. Served with crostini.

    • Seafood Salad $14.95

      Marinated shrimp, calamari, octopus, and mussels.

    • Fried Calamari $8.95

      Served with fried banana peppers and lemon crema.

    • Charred Octopus $8.95

      Verjus poached octopus, house pickled vegetables, banylus and thyme vinaigrette.

    • Crostini $8.95

      Artichoke, lemon confit, spicy cappicollo, Parmesan cheese and orange balsamic reduction.

    • Truffle Gnocchi & Meatballs $12.95

      Mushroom, pancetta, and sherry cream sauce.

    • Crab Cake $11.95

      Potato and panchetta salad with remoulade sauce.

    • Bruschetta $7.95

    • Stuffed Mushrooms $8.95

    • Baked Clams $8.95

    • Rita's Meatballs $9.95

      Served with grated cheese and crusty bread.

    • Pasta Fagioli $3.95

    • Soup of the Day $3.95

      Please call the restaurant for today's selection.

    • Tuscan Onion Soup $5.95

      Crock.

  • Insalata
    • Grilled Sirloin Wedge Salad $13.95

      Red onion, grape tomato, pancetta, and Gorgonzola dressing.

    • Misticanza Salad $8.95

      Mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes and white balsamic vinaigrette.

    • Caesar Salad $7.95

      Garlic croutons, Grana cheese, and anchovies.

    • Baby Spinach Salad $8.95

      Gorgonzola cheese, spicy pecans, apple slices and warm bacon vinaigrette.

    • Arugula Salad $8.95

      Shaved Parmesan cheese, crispy pancetta toasted shallots and lemon peppercorn vinaigrette.

    • Frisee Salad $10.95

      Toasted pistachios, feta cheese, sunny side up egg and truffle herb vinaigrette.

  • Pizza
    • Black Truffle Pizza $12.95

      Ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese and truffle oil.

    • Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza $10.95

      Mozzarella and marinara sauce.

    • Sausage, Pepper and Onions Pizza $9.95

      Provolone cheese and marinara sauce.

    • Margarita Pizza $8.95

      Fresh basil, tomato and mozzarella cheese.

    • Fungi Pizza $10.95

      Ricotta, mushrooms, Grana cheese and olive oil.

    • Build Your Own Pizza $9.95

      Includes 2 toppings.

    • Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza $11.95

      Asiago cheese and olive oil.

  • Pasta Fatta in Casa
    • Cheese Ravioli $13.95

      Served with marinara.

    • Manicotti Fatto $16.95

      Stuffed with shrimp, broccoli rabe, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese in a pink sauce.

    • Spaghetti and Clams $17.95

      Served with choice of sauce.

    • Spinach Rigatoni Seafood Fra Diavolo $21.95

      Calabrian chili, shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams and white wine tomato sauce.

    • Spaghetti Alige $11.95

      Toasted garlic, anchovies, and olive oil.

    • Parpadelle Bolognese $15.95

      Traditional meat sauce, onions, carrots, celery, red wine, and cream.

    • Ricotta and Spinach Agnolotti $14.95

      Toasted pine nuts, lemon parsley and pancetta infused bread crumbs.

    • Gnocchi $19.95

      Roasted spring onion, grape tomato, spinach, shrimp and white wine butter sauce.

    • Cavatelli and Broccoli $12.95

    • Fettuccini Alfredo $13.95

    • Short Rib Ravioli $17.95

      Served in a cabernet demi glace.

    • Orechiette $16.95

      Sausage, broccoli rabe and garlic.

    • Stuffed Shells $13.95

      Ricotta cheese and marinara sauce.

    • Penne ala Vodka $10.95

    • Butternut Squash Ravioli $13.95

      Roasted butternut squash with burnt orange in a sage brown butter sauce and pumpkin seeds.

    • Campanelle $17.95

      Truffles, artichokes and robiola cheese.

    • Farfalle $21.95

      Prosciutto and crab in an asparagus cream sauce.

    • Gnocchi $14.95

      Sauteed heirloom tomato and basil in a white wine sauce.

    • Meat Lasagna $13.95

    • Orechietti $16.95

      Sausage, broccoli rabe and garlic.

    • Pappardelle $19.95

      Braised beef ragout, tomatoes, olives and capers.

    • Penne a la Vodka $10.95

    • Seasonal Risotto Lunch $15.95

    • Spaghetti Alige $11.95

      Toasted garlic, anchovies and olive oil.

    • Stuffed Shells $12.95

      Ricotta cheese with marinara sauce.

    • Tagliatelli Bolognese $15.95

      Traditional meat sauce, onions, carrots, celery, red wine and cream.

    • Tagliatelli Putanesca $14.95

      Capers, olives, anchovy, and toasted garlic.

    • Meat Lasagna $13.95

  • Rita and Joe's Classicos
    • Chicken $15.95

      Served in choice of style with pasta or vegetables.

    • Veal $17.95

      Served in choice of style with pasta or vegetables.

    • Shrimp $17.95

      Served in choice of style with pasta or vegetables.

    • Tilapia Royal $20.95

      Stuffed with spinach and shrimp stuffing and topped with mozzarella cheese in a scampi sauce. Served with pasta or vegetables.

    • Eggplant Parmigiana $14.95

      Eggplant rolled and stuffed with cheese and baked in marinara sauce. Served with pasta or vegetables.

    • Chicken Montebianco $16.95

      Chicken breast layered with prosciutto, spinach and shrimp, topped with mozzarella in a sherry cream sauce. Served with pasta or vegetables.

    • Chicken Cardinal $16.95

      Chicken breast with roasted red peppers, prosciutto, sauteed shrimp, and mozzarella cheese in a sherry tomato and cream sauce. Served with pasta or vegetables.

    • Chicken Sorrentino $16.95

      Chicken breast with prosciutto, fried eggplant, mozzarella cheese, and sherried marinara sauce. Served with pasta or vegetables.

    • Bracciole $23.95

      Sausage, broccoli rabe, pignoli nuts and raisins over penne. Served with choice of side.

  • Entratas
    • Roasted Salmon $22.95

      Skin on salmon served with Farro salad, cucumber, onion, tomato, pine nuts and tomato and dill burre blanc.

    • Grilled 14 oz. NY Strip $24.95

      Roasted asparagus, Gorgonzola mashed potato and caramelized onion demi glace.

    • Grilled Twin Pork Chop $21.95

      Cannellini bean puree, glazed heirloom carrots and strawberry rhubarb mostarda.

    • Cabernet Braised Short Rib $22.95

      Parmesan mashed potato, sauteed spinach and Cabernet demi glace.

    • Seasonal Risotto $16.95

      Please call the restaurant for the current selection.

    • Oven Roasted Truffle Stuffed Chicken Leg $23.95

      Spring onion, morel mushroom, asparagus and potato hash with truffle demi glace.

    • Grilled Branzino $25.95

      Saffron jasmine rice, sauteed broccoli rabe, Grana cheese and chili vinaigrette.

    • Beef Cheek Pot Roast $22.95

      Baby carrots, new potato, turnips, and Brussels sprouts in a port wine reduction.

    • Braised Short Ribs $25.95

      Whipped potato, sauteed mushrooms, onions and a red wine jus.

    • Grilled Berkshire Pork Chop 16 oz. $26.95

      Grilled asparagus, sweet potato andouilli hash, smokey mango puree and grilled peaches.

    • Grilled Hanger Steak $22.95

      Grilled eggplant and red onion with herb Dijon Worcestershire vinaigrette.

    • Grilled Salmon $21.95

      Saffron basmati rice, sauteed spinach, cucumber dill vinaigrette.

    • Heirloom Tomato Risotto $17.95

      Balsamic reduction and garlic chips.

    • Mushroom Risotto $18.95

      Forest mushrooms, caramelized onions and porchini agro dulce.

    • Pan Roasted Bone in Rosemary Chicken $22.95

      Morel mushroom, fingerling potato and truffled chicken jus.

    • Pork Ossobuco $23.95

      Served over fettucini in a white wine tomato reduction.

    • Seared Tuna $24.95

      Coriander crusted, coconut black rice and spicy pineapple chutney.

  • Lunch Rita and Joe's Classicos
    • Chicken Lunch $15.95

      Served with pasta or vegetables.

    • Veal Lunch $17.95

      Served with pasta or vegetables.

    • Shrimp Lunch $17.95

      Served with pasta or vegetables.

    • Tilapia Royal Lunch $20.95

      Stuffed with spinach and shrimp stuffing and topped with mozzarella cheese in a scampi sauce. Served with pasta or vegetables.

    • Eggplant Parmigiana Lunch $14.95

      Eggplant rolled and stuffed with cheese, baked in marinara sauce. Served with pasta or vegetables.

    • Chicken Montebianco Lunch $16.95

      Chicken breast layered with prosciutto, spinach, and shrimp topped with mozzarella in a sherry cream sauce. Served with pasta or vegetables.

    • Chicken Cardinal Lunch $16.95

      Chicken breast with roasted red peppers, prosciutto, shrimp, and mozzarella cheese in a sherry tomato and cream sauce. Served with pasta or vegetables.

    • Chicken Sorrentino Lunch $16.95

      Chicken breast with prosciutto, fried eggplant, mozzarella cheese, and sherried marinara sauce. Served with pasta or vegetables.

  • Panini
    • PLT Sandwich $8.95

      Pancetta, lettuce, and tomato with garlic mayo on focaccia bread. Served with homemade olive potato chips.

    • Toasted Ham & Fontina Melt $8.95

      Served with Dijonnaise on brioche bread. Served with homemade olive potato chips.

    • Grilled Vegetables Sandwich $8.95

      Eggplant, red onions, roasted peppers, and balsamic reduction on focaccia bread. Served with homemade olive potato chips.

    • Del Piero Panino $8.95

      Grilled chicken with pesto spread, spinach, tomato, and provolone.

    • Lucciano Panino $9.95

      Grilled steak, sauteed onion,s and mushrooms topped with mozzarella. Served with homemade olive potato chips.

    • Lombardi Panino $9.95

      Chicken cutlet with proscuitto, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes with balsamic reduction. Served with homemade olive potato chips.

    • Napolitano Wrap $9.95

      Grilled chicken with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, roasted peppers, and balsamic dressing. Served with homemade olive potato chips.

    • Mediterranean Wrap $9.95

      Grilled chicken with garlic Tahini lemon hot sauce, tomatoes, and lettuce. Served with homemade olive potato chips.

    • Eggplant Parmigiana Sub $8.95

      Served with homemade olive potato chips.

    • Sausage & Peppers Parmigiana Sub $8.95

      Served with homemade olive potato chips.

    • Meatball Parmigiana Sub $8.95

      Served with homemade olive potato chips.

    • Chicken Parmigiana Sub $8.95

      Served with homemade olive potato chips.

    • Heirloom Tomato & Mozzarella Sandwich $9.95

      Garlic mayo on brioche bread.

  • Dessert Menu
    • Apple Crumble $6.95

      Served with ice cream.

    • Crème Brulee $6.95

    • Cheesecake $5.95

    • Tiramisu $5.95

    • Nutella Chocolate Lava Cake $6.95

      Served with ice cream.

    • Affogato $6.95

      Single espresso, butter pecan ice cream and candied pecans.

    • Tortoni $5.95

    • Root Beer Float $5.95

    • Tartufo $6.95

    • Cannoli $5.95

    • Apple Pie $7.95

      Served with ice cream.

    • 3 Scoops Ice Cream $5.95

    • 3 Scoops Sorbetto $6.95

    • Gelato $5.95

      Mix and match 3 scoops.

    • Sorbetto $6.95

      Mix and match 3 scoops.

    • Artisan Cheese Board Dessert $15

      Fresh red bee honeycomb and house roasted nuts.

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