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Primavera Restaurant
500 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
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Lunch Menu
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SPECIALS / SEPTEMBER
CATERING MENU
Lunch Menu
Appetizers & Soups
Caprese Salad
$11.00
Layered fresh mozzarella, vine-ripe tomatoes, roasted peppers, drizzled with olive oil, & balsamic
Calamari Fritti
$14.00
Golden rings served with traditional marinara sauce
Vongole Oreganatta
$12.00
Little neck clams stuffed with fresh herbs & seasoned bread crumbs then baked
Pasta e Fagioli, Wild Mushroom or Minestrone Soup
$8.00Cafe Salads
Add On: grilled chicken/$6;grilled salmon/$9;grilled shrimp/$8; ahi tuna/$8;
Insalata "Chop" "Chop"
$12.00
Baby arugula, apples, golden raisins, fennel, celery diced tomatoes, caramelized pecans creamy Italian vinaigrette
Insalata Pear Salad
$12.00
Arugula,bibb,endive,sliced pears,caramelized pecans,& gorgonzola cheese,lemon vinaigrette
Seafood Cobb Salad
$18.00
Mixed chopped greens,shrimp cocktail, crab meat, hard boiled egg, avocado, tomatoes, bacon, house vinaigrette, crumbled gorgonzola
Cobb Salad
$11.00
Chopped mixed greens, hard boiled egg, tomatoes, bacon, sliced avocado, crumbled gorgonzola creamy ranch dressing
Caesar Salad
$12.00
Romaine hearts,house caesar dressing,shaved parmigiana,seasoned croutons
Roasted Beat Salad
$13.00
Baby spinach,sliced fennel,oranges roasted beets,goat cheese,pecans,champagne vinaigrette
Insalata della Casa
$12.00
Mixed greens,cucumbers,carrots,red onions,hearts of palm,provolone,Italian vinaigrette
Boston Bibb
$11.00
Bibb lettuce,gorgonzola cheese,pignoli nuts,tomatoes,mushrooms,red delicious apples,house vinaigrette
Pasta
DINNER MENU AVAILABLE (gluten free pasta upon request)
Linquettini Vongole
$17.00
Whole & chopped clams sautéed with olive oil & garlic white wine sauce or marinara sauce
Penne Rigate con Vodka
$15.00
Quill shaped pasta creamy vodka tomato basil sauce
Linquettini Popettine
$14.00
Linquini pasta, homemade meatballs fresh tomato basil sauce, fresh ricotta cheese
Pappardelle Bolognese
$17.00
Homemade wide noodles tossed in our traditional ragu
Eggplant Parmesan
$16.00
Baked eggplant with tomato basil sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, penne pasta
Ravioli di Pomodoro Basilico al Telefono
$14.00
Four cheese raviolis fresh tomato & basil with strings of fresh mozzarella cheese
Lobster Ravioli
$19.00
Vodka sauce with baby shrimp & asparagus
Orecchietta alla Casa
$17.00
"Little Ears" pasta with sausage,broccoli rabe,cannellini beans,diced tomatoes,olive oil garlic
Entrees
DINNER MENU AVAILABLE
Vitello Tradizionale
$20.00
Milk fed veal prepared as you wish ...francese, picatta, marsala, vegetable & potatoes
Pollo Tradizionale
$14.00
Francese, Picatta, Marsala, Parmesan
Chicken alla Ortolana
$17.00
Panko Parmesan crusted chicken cutlet, breaded pan fried, with arugula, tomato, red onion & shaved parmesan
Vitello Saltimbocca
$20.00
Scallopini of veal sautéed & topped with prosciutto, mozzarella cheese in a sherry wine sage sauce over sautéed spinach, potatoes
Pollo Scarpariello
$17.00
Bone-less chicken pieces, mushrooms, onions, sausage, peppers,sweet vinegar peppers, potatoes
Gamberi Tradizionale
$20.00
Jumbo shrimp prepared as you wish: scampi, marinara, francese, over linquettini pasta
Pollo Savoy
$16.00
Boneless chicken breast pieces sautéed garlic, balsamic & red wine vinegar, Italian herbs, parmesan cheese, vegetable, potatoes
Pollo Tradizionale
$16.00
Francase, picatta, marsala
Chicken Parmesan
$17.00
Breaded chicken cutlet,tomato basil sauce,melted bocio mozzarella cheese,served with pasta
Daily Fish Specials
Sole & Shrimp Oreganata
$22.00
Baked filet of sole,jumbo shrimp seasoned bread crumbs, sauteed spinach,lemon white wine sauce
Branzino
$22.00
Grilled sea bass, sauteed broccoli rabe, sun-dried tomatoes,shiitake mushrooms,olive oil lemon sauce
Salmon al Forno
$22.00
Horseradish crusted salmon filet,whole grain dijon mustard sauce,spinach, potatoes
Lump Crab Cake
$20.00
Broiled lump crab cake glazed with a Chardonnay burre blanc sauce,mesclun mixed greens
Raw Bar
Classic Shrimp Cocktail
$16.00
Served with traditional cocktail sauce
Tuna Tar Tar
$18.00
Sushi grade tuna soy vinaigrette,sliced cucumbers,fried waffle potato chips
Crab Meat & Shrimp Martini
$18.00
Lump crab meat & jumbo shrimp served with cocktail & mustard sauce
Sashimi Tuna
$18.00
Sesame encrusted tuna sashimi,seaweed salad, ponzu & creamy wasabi sauce
Antipasti & Zuppa (Appetizers & Soups)
Mozzarella Caprese
$14.00
Layed fresh mozzarella, vine-ripe tomatoes, fresh roasted peppers, prosciutto di parm, drizzled with evoo & balsamic vinegar
Florida Rock Shrimp Arrabiato
$20.00
Rock Shrimp sauteed in a spicy garlic, white wine sauce
Fried Calamari
$16.00
Crisp & tender golden rings, served with traditional marinara & roasted garlic aioli sauce
Carpaccio di Manzo
$15.00
Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin thinly sliced topped with arugula, hearts of palm & shaved parmesan, drizzled white truffle oil
Vongole Oreganatta
$15.00
Little neck clams stuffed with fresh herbs & seasoned bread crumbs then baked
Italian Long Hots
$14.00
Italian long hot peppers, sweet sausage & fried potatoes sauteed with olive oil & garlic
Zuppa di Clams or Mussels
$15.00
Little neck clams or prince Edward mussels served with a red or white wine garlic sauce
Pasta e Fagioli, Wild Mushroom or Minestrone Soup
- Bowl $9.00
Carciofi Fritti
$14.00
Fried panko, parmesan crusted roman artichokes hearts served with baby arugula & roasted garlic aioli
Meatballs al Forno
$14.00
Homemade meatballs.tomato basil,ricotta cheese
Insalata (Salads)
Classic Caesar
$11.00
Romaine hearts, house caesar dressing, parmigiana, seasoned crouton
Insalata L' Esotica
$12.00
Hearts of palm, Roman artichokes, mushrooms, avocado, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes & fresh mozzarella cheese, baby arugula
Insalate Pear
$12.00
Arugula, bibb, endive, candied pecans, sliced pears, & gorgonzola cheese lemon vinaigrette
Insalata della Casa
$12.00
Chopped seasonal greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, hearts of palm, carrots, provolone cheese, house Italian vinaigrette
Boston Bibb
$12.00
Bibb lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, pignoli nuts, tomatoes, mushrooms, red delicious apples, house vinaigrette
Insalata Tri-Colore
$12.00
Arugula, radicchio, endive & tomatoes served Italian vinaigrette
Roasted Beet Salad
$12.00
Sliced Fennel, baby Spinach, sliced oranges, roasted beets, & goat cheese, pecans, champagne vinaigrette
Insalata "Chop" "Chop"
$12.00
Baby arugula,red apples,golden raisins,fennel,celery,diced tomatoes,caramelized pecans,& creamy vinaigrette.
Farinacei (Pasta)
Gluten Free Pasta Available $2. All Pasta's split as an entree subject to a $5 splitting charge
Lobster Ravioli
$30.00
Tossed our vodka sauce with lump crabmeat, seared sea scallops & asparagus
Orecchiette alla Casa
$24.00
"Little Ears" pasta with sausage, broccoli rabe, cannellini beans, diced roma tomatoes, garlic white wine sauce, parmigiano
Fusilli Arrabiato
$24.00
Homemade pasta, boneless chicken pieces, mushrooms, olives, eggplant & hot cherry peppers, tomato basil sauce
Penne Rigate con Vodka
$22.00
Quill shaped pasta creamy vodka tomato basil sauce
Linquettini Vongole
$26.00
Whole & chopped clams sauteed with olive oil & garlic white wine sauce or marinara sauce
Cavatelli Norma
$24.00
Homemade cavatelli pasta tossed with egg-plant tomato basil sauce, melted fontina cheese
Seafood Capellini
$36.00
Shrimp & Lobster sauteed in olive oil, garlic, white wine with clams & mussels over thin pasta
Linquettini Popettine
$24.00
Linquini pasta, homemade meatballs fresh tomato basil sauce, fresh ricotta cheese
Whole Wheat Linquini Primavera
$24.00
Seasonal fresh vegetables sauteed in extra virgin olive oil & garlic
Paccheri Bolognese
$24.00
Fresh large rigatoni pasta tossed in our traditional ragu sauce topped with creamy mascarpone cheese
Pappardelle di Mare
$32.00
Chefs choice of Pasta, baby shrimp, sea scallops, crab meat, tomatoes & arugula topped toasted bread crumbs, lemon white wine garlic sauce
Tortelloni Michelangelo
$24.00
Four cheese filled pasta w/ diced chicken breast, prosciutto, peas in a alfredo sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana
$24.00
Baked egg plant, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, parmigiano-reggiano, broccoli rabe
Carne e Pollame (Meat & Poultry)
All entree's are set served with Chef's choice vegetable & potatoes, (There will be an additional side dish substitutional charge of $5) ~ Pasta oil & garlic, alfredo, or vodka sauce
Pollo Scarpariello
$28.00
Bone-less chicken pieces, mushrooms, onions, sausage, sweet vinegar peppers, potatoes
Chicken Savoy
$26.00
Semi-boned half chicken pieces sauteed with garlic, reduction of balsamic & red wine vinegar, Italian herbs, parmesan cheese
Poussin "Sotto Matton"
$28.00
Chicken half semi boned then marinated with fresh herbs & garlic then grilled under a brick & served with a broccoli rapa, cannellini bean risotto
Rack of Veal Milanese or Parmesan
$42.00
Parmesan & panko crusted pounded veal chop topped with arugula, diced red onions, & roma tomatoes, shaved Parmesan.Or Parmesan
Vitello Tradizionale
$28.00
Milk fed veal prepared as you wish ...francese, picatta, marsala
Pollo Tradizionale
$26.00
Francese, Picatta, Marsala, Parmesan
Pork Chop Calabrese
$28.00
Berkshire Pork Chop with sauteed broccoli rabe, sweet Imported Italian vinegar peppers, onions & fried potatoes in a rosemary garlic wine sauce
Costolette alla Parmigiana
$30.00
Veal loin cutlet, Parmesan seasoned bread crumbs pan fried, tomato basil sauce, boccio mozzarella, with pasta
Vitello Saltimbocca
$30.00
Scalloppini of veal sauteed & topped with prosciutto, mozzarella cheese in a sherry wine sage sauce over sauteed spinach
Short Ribs
$40.00
Braised bone-less beef short ribs served over saffron risotto,broccoli rabe,aromatic demi-glace
Pesce / Fish
All Entree's subject to a $5 sharing charge
Seafood Fra Diavolo
$36.00
Tantalizing Variety of Seafood, jumbo shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels & calamari spicy marinara sauce, linquettini
Salmon al Forno
$32.00
Filet of salmon, fresh horseradish crust, whole grain dijon mustard sauce, sauteed spinach
Dentice alla Livornese
$34.00
Red Snapper baked onions, capers, kalamata olives light tomato broth
Branzino
$35.00
Grilled sea bass filet grilled over sauteed broccoli rabe, sun-dried tomatoes, shitaki mushrooms olive oil lemon sauce
Seafood Risotto
$32.00
Shrimp, lobster, crabmeat, sea scallops & risotto light tomato broth
Salmon with Honey Balsamic
$32.00
Salmon Filet glazed with balsamic & honey, sauteed baby bok-choy, roasted grape tomatoes, basmati rice
Gamberi Tradizionale
$30.00
Jumbo shrimp prepared as you wish: scampi, marinara, francese, over linquettini pasta
Jumbo Crab Cake & Shrimp Francese
$32.00
Baked Jumbo lump crab cake combed with jumbo shrimp prepared francese style in a lemon butter wine sauce
APPETIZERS
Burrata Speciale
$14.00
Creamy fresh burrata served with grilled fresh figs, baby arugula, prosciutto, drizzled evoo & balsamic glaze
ENTREE'S
All Special Entrees subject to a $10 Sharing Charge
Rack of Lamb
$42.00
New Zealand rack of lamb served with sauteed spinach,potatoes,pocini demi-glace
Filet Mignon Giambotta
$36.00
10 oz center cut filet mignon sauteed peppers,onions, mushrooms, Italian sausage,seasoned fried potatoes
Short Ribs
$40.00
Braised bone-less beef short ribs,saffron risotto & broccoli rabe,aromatic demi-glace
Rack of Veal Parmesan
$42.00
Panko & parmesan crusted pounded veal rib chop pan fried melted mozzarella cheese.sauteed brocolli rabe
Rack of Veal
$42.00
Grilled nature veal chop, sautéed mushrooms, grilled asparagus
Blacken Snapper
$34.00
Seared Cajun red snapper filet, coconut basmati rice, mango papaya, avocado salsa
Sole & Shrimp Oreganata
$34.00
Filet sole, jumbo shrimp,topped seasoned bread crumbs, sauteed spinach,white wine lemon sauce
Grilled Skirt Steak
$32.00
Served with chimichurri sauce,tomato bruschetta,shoestring fries
Halibut Principessa
$36.00
Seared halibut shiitake mushrooms,asparagus,diced tomatoes,fresh rosemary,white wine lemon sauce,garnished baby shrimp
Hot Appetizers
Rock Shrimp Arrabiata
- 1/2 Tray $75.00
- Full Tray $150.00
Clams Oreganata
- 1/2 Tray $80.00
- Full Tray $160.00
Zuppa di Mussels
- 1/2 Tray $45.00
- Full Tray $90.00
Fried Calamari
- 1/2 Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $120.00
Seafood Salad
rinated in evoo lemon fresh herbs vinaigrette
- 1//2 TRAY $150.00
Fresh Mozzarella,Roasted Peppers, Tomatoes
- Sm Platter $50.00
- Full Tray $95.00
SALADS
Caesar
- .Platter $50.00
Shrimp Cocktail { 30 Jumbo}
- Sm. Platter $70.00
Casa Salad
Mixed greens,carrots, tomatoes,cucumbers,red onions.hearts of palm,provolone cheese
- Sm Platter $50.00
Boston Bibb
Boston lettuce,mushrooms,gorgonzola cheese,tomatoes,apples,pignoli nuts,pecans
- Sm Platter $50.00
Mixed Greens
- Sm Platter $40.00
Tri-Color
Arugula,endive,radicchio
- Sm Platter $50.00
Chop Chop
Chopped arugula, apples, celery, fennel, tomatoes pecans,golden raisins
- Sm Platter $50.00
Cold Antipasto
Fresh mozzarella, provolone, prosciutto, salami, soppessata, roasted peppers, grilled vegetables & olives
- (75.00) Sm.Platter
Side DISHES
Roasted Potatoes
- 1/2 Trays $40.00
Sauteed Spinach
- 1/2 Tray $45.00
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
- 1/2 Tray $50.00
Mixed Vegetables
- 1/2 Tray $45.00
Quart of Vodka Sauce
$16.00Quart of Marinara Sauce
$14.00Quart of Wild Mushroom Soup
$16.00Entrees
Chicken { Francese , Marsala,or Parmesan}
- 1/2 Tray $65.00
- Full Tray $130.00
Chicken Scarpariello
Bone-less chicken breast pieces, sweet peppers,sausage, onions , mushrooms, potatoes
- 1/2 Tray $70.00
- Full Tray $140.00
Chicken Savoy { Boneless Breast }
- 1/2 Tray $65.00
- Full Tray $130.00
Veal Francese,Marsala,or Parmesian
- 1/2 Tray $75.00
- Full Tray $150.00
Sausage,Peppers,Onions,Potatoes
- 1/2 Tray $65.00
- Full Tray $130.00
Salmon
- 1/2 Tray $75.00
- Full Tray $150.00
Shrimp {Scampi, Francese, Fra Diavolo
Jumbo Shrimp over linguini or penne
- 1/2 Tray $75.00
- Full Tray $150.00
Veal Saltimbocca
- 1/2 Tray $75.00
- Full Tray $150.00
Layered Chicken
Saltimbocca, Sorrentino
- 1/2 Tray $65.00
- Full Tray $130.00
Pasta
Penne Vodka
- 1/2 $55.00
- Full Tray $110.00
Penne Tomato, Basil
- 1/2 Tray $45.00
- Full Tray $90.00
Orecchietta
Italian sausage,broccoli rabe,sun-dried tomatoes,cannellini beans
- 1/2 Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $120.00
Cavatelli Nonna {eggplant.ricotta,mozzarella}
- 1/2 Tray $50.00
- Full Tray $100.00
Whole Wheat Primavera
Fresh seasonal vegetables oil & garlic
- 1/2 Tray $55.00
- Full Tray $110.00
Bolognese
(Penne or Orecchietta)
- 1/2 Tray $65.00
- Full Tray $130.00
Eggplant Rollatini or Parmigiana
- 1/2 Tray $55.00
- Full Tray $110.00
Penne alla Vodka with Chicken
- 1/2 Tray $70.00
- Full Tray $140.00
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General Info
Cuisine
Italian
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
4:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday:
11:30am - 3:00pm
4:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 3:00pm
4:30pm - 9:00pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 3:00pm
4:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
11:30am - 3:00pm
4:30pm - 10:00pm
Saturday:
4:30pm - 10:00pm
Sunday:
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Additional Information:
LUNCH ~ Tuesday-Friday 11;30-3:00 pm
Outside Dining (weather permitting) , Serving Curb Side Take Out
About Us
As you walk into Primavera you will feel the charm of the ambience, the aroma of italian spices and the smell of the homemade cooking that fills the air. Enjoy age old traditional and timeless recipes that have been passed down through generations. Wonderful cuisine is about honest flavors, fresh ingredients with a touch of simplicity. Our food is always fresh and seasonal.