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Taste of Italy

Taste of Italy

1232 St Georges Ave, Avenel, NJ 07001
732-602-1000

Closed We open Tue at 11:00 AM

Full Hours
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Deals and Coupons

Deal

Large Pie, 12 Wings, 6 Garlic Knots & 2 Liter Soda

$30

Deal

L&B Pizza, 6 Garlic Knots & 2 Liter Soda

$22

House Favorites

These are the shop recommendations for a great meal experience.

Grandma's Sicilian Pizza

Crunchy thin crust with mozzarella cheese, sauce, garlic & basil.

BBQ Chicken Pan Pizza

Chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, BBQ sauce and ranch dressing.

Buffalo Wings

Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, grated cheese and caesar dressing.

Lasagna

Stacked layers of pasta packed with meat and cheese, covered in red sauce. Pro tip: Go for the crispy edge pieces.

pizza

Pizza

Grandma's Sicilian Pizza

Crunchy thin crust with mozzarella cheese, sauce, garlic & basil.

$17.99

$17.81

Grandma's Sicilian Pizza
Best seller

Cheese Pizza

Classic cheese or create your own pizza.

$13.95

$13.81

Pan Cheese Pizza

With mozzarella & marinara sauce.

$13.95

$13.81

L&B Sicilian Pizza

Mozzarella cheese, sauce, olive oil & grated cheese.

$17.95

$17.77

Sicilian Cheese Pizza

Classic cheese or create your own pizza.

$17.99

$17.81

Sicilian Cheese Pizza
personal-pies

Personal Pies

Freshly made to order.
Best seller

Thin Crust Personal Pie

Classic cheese or create your own pizza.

$6.95

$6.88

pan-pizzas

Pan Pizzas

BBQ Chicken Pan Pizza

Chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, BBQ sauce and ranch dressing.

$17.95

$17.77

BBQ Chicken Pan Pizza

Pan Francese Pizza

Chicken breast, lemon juice with sliced lemons.

$18.95

$18.76

Pan Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, hot sauce and blue cheese dressing.

$17.95

$17.77

Pan Fresca Pizza

Breaded chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, onions, garlic and basil.

$17.95

$17.77

Pan Veggie Pizza

Broccoli, spinach, fresh mushrooms, olives, eggplant, onions and peppers.

$17.95

$17.77

Pan Marsala Pizza

Chicken breast, fresh mushrooms and marsala wine.

$18.95

$18.76

Pan Caprese Pizza

Plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, cheese and basil.

$17.95

$17.77

Pan Philly Cheesesteak Pizza

Beef sirloin, fresh bell peppers.

$17.95

$17.77

Pan Philly Cheesesteak Pizza

Pan Alfredo Pizza

Grilled chicken breast, alfredo sauce, fresh spinach and mozzarella cheese.

$18.95

$18.76

Pan Vodka Pizza

Fresh mozzarella cheese, vodka sauce.

$17.95

$17.77

Pan Vodka Pizza
stuffed-pies

Stuffed Pies

Stuffed Cheesesteak Pie

Beef sirloin, fresh bell peppers, fresh mushrooms, onions, mozzarella and american cheese.

$21.95

$21.73

Stuffed Roman Pie

Sausage, pepperoni, potatoes, fried onions & mozzarella cheese.

$21.95

$21.73

Stuffed Meat Pie

Sausage, meatballs, pepperoni, cheese and light sauce.

$21.95

$21.73

Stuffed Vegetable Pie

Broccoli, spinach, peppers, mushrooms, cheese & light sauce.

$21.95

$21.73

gourmet-pizzas

Gourmet Pizzas

Margherita Pizza

Fresh mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce and basil.

$18.95

$18.76

Hawaiian Pizza

Ham, pineapple, sauce and mozzarella cheese.

$19.95

$19.75

White Pizza

Ricotta and mozzarella cheese.

$18.95

$18.76

White Pizza

House Special Pizza

Pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, peppers, mushrooms, onions, sauce and mozzarella cheese.

$19.95

$19.75

Broccoli & Garlic Pizza

Ricotta, mozzarella cheese, broccoli spears and fresh garlic.

$19.95

$19.75

Meat Lovers Pizza

Pepperoni, sausage, ham and meatballs.

$19.95

$19.75

Vodka Pizza

Fresh mozzarella cheese and vodka sauce.

$18.95

$18.76

Veggie Pizza

Broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, onions, peppers and sauce,

$19.95

$19.75

Chicken Cutlet Pizza

Breaded chicken breast, sauce and mozzarella cheese.

$19.95

$19.75

Salad Pizza

Lettuce, tomatoes, olives, onions, oil and vinegar.

$19.95

$19.75

Lasagna Pizza

Meat sauce, ricotta cheese.

$21.95

$21.73

Shrimp Pizza

Shrimp and mozzarella cheese. Red or white wine sauce available upon request.

$21.95

$21.73

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Personal Gourmet Pizza

Personal Margherita Pizza

Fresh mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce and basil.

$11.95

$11.83

Personal Hawaiian Pizza

Ham, pineapple, sauce and mozzarella cheese.

$11.95

$11.83

Personal White Pizza

Ricotta and mozzarella cheese.

$11.95

$11.83

Personal House Special Pizza

Pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, peppers, mushrooms, onions, sauce and mozzarella cheese.

$11.95

$11.83

Personal White Broccoli & Garlic Pizza

Ricotta, mozzarella cheese, broccoli spears and fresh garlic.

$11.95

$11.83

Personal Meat Lovers Pizza

Pepperoni, sausage, ham and meatballs.

$11.95

$11.83

Personal Vodka Pizza

Fresh mozzarella cheese and vodka sauce.

$11.95

$11.83

Personal Veggie Pizza

Broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, onions, peppers and sauce,

$11.95

$11.83

Personal Chicken Cutlet Pizza

Breaded chicken breast, sauce and mozzarella cheese.

$11.95

$11.83

Personal Salad Pizza

Lettuce, tomatoes, olives, onions, oil and vinegar.

$11.95

$11.83

Personal Lasagna Pizza

Meat sauce, ricotta cheese.

$12.95

$12.82

Personal Shrimp Pizza

Shrimp and mozzarella cheese. Red or white wine sauce available upon request.

$12.95

$12.82

extras

Extras

Parm Packets

Parmesan cheese packets.

$0.50

$0.49

Parm Packets
appetizers

Appetizers

Buffalo Wings

$8.95

$8.86

Buffalo Wings

Baked Clams

Baked clams topped with bread crumbs & oregano. Pro tip: Use the lemon wedge to bless your clams with a hint of citrus.

$9.50

$9.40

Garlic Bread

Bread, topped with garlic & olive oil or butter, herb seasoning, baked to perfection. Melts in your mouth and arouses the taste buds.

$3.95

$3.91

Garlic Knots

Bread, topped with garlic & olive oil or butter, herb seasoning, baked to perfection. Melts in your mouth and arouses the taste buds.

$2.95

$2.92

Garlic Knots

Bruschetta

Marinated fresh tomatoes and onions on garlic bread.

$8.50

$8.41

Mozzarella Sticks

Deep fried cheese sticks. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. Virtually guaranteed to be a table favorite! Served with a side of marinara sauce.

$7.50

$7.42

Caprese

Marinated fresh tomatoes and fresh homemade mozzarella cheese on garlic bread.

$9.95

$9.85

Rice Ball

Deep-fried balls of delicious rice and cheese.

$5.95

$5.89

Chicken Tenders

Served with honey mustard.

$7.50

$7.42

Rice Ball Parmigiana

These cheesy deep-fried rice balls are made with diced parsley & cheese.

$7.95

$7.87

French Fries

Our delicious French fries are deep fried 'till golden brown, with a crunchy exterior and a light fluffy interior. Seasoned to perfection!

$3.95

$3.91

Rice Ball Parmigiana with Ricotta Cheese

$8.95

$8.86

Fried Calamari

Your choice of sweet, hot or medium sauce.

$10.95

$10.84

Rice Ball Parmigiana & Vodka Sauce

$9.95

$9.85

Zeppoles

$3.95

$3.91

Sauteed Broccoli

Quick and easy sauteed broccoli is the perfect weeknight side dish. Broccoli so flavorful and tender, even the kiddos will ask for more!

$6.95

$6.88

Fried Shrimp

Served with marinara sauce.

$11.95

$11.83

Sauteed Spinach

Quick and easy sauteed spinach is the perfect weeknight side dish. Spinach so flavorful, even the kiddos will ask for more!

$6.95

$6.88

Fried Raviolis

Served with marinara sauce on the side.

$9.95

$9.85

Meatballs

Ground meat rolled into small spheres, prepared with bread crumbs, minced onion, eggs, butter, and seasoning.

$7.95

$7.87

Sauteed Broccoli with Grilled Chicken & Mozzarella

$10.95

$10.84

Sausage

Who says sides are limited to just veggies? Get more meat & order a side of sausage.

$7.95

$7.87

Sauteed Spinach with Grilled Chicken & Mozzarella

$9.75

$9.65

Mussels Marinara

Sweet and rich mussels cooked in a tomato sauce.

$9.95

$9.85

soups

Soups

Served with bread.

Chicken Noodle Soup

Clear chicken broth with pieces of chicken and noodles

$5.50

$5.45

Pasta Fagioli Soup

Classic Italian soup with beans and pasta

$5.50

$5.45

Minestrone Soup

Italian vegetable soup made with tomato broth and pasta

$5.50

$5.45

White Clam Chowder Soup

Clams, diced potatoes, onions, and celery.

$5.50

$5.45

salads

Salads

Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, grated cheese and caesar dressing.

$6.50

$6.43

Caesar Salad

Antipasto Salad

Ham, salami, provolone cheese, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, black olives, with your choice of dressing.

$9.95

$9.85

Italiano Salad

Tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, black olives, fresh mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers and romaine lettuce with your choice of dressing.

$7.95

$7.87

Buffalo Salad

Buffalo chicken tenders, crispy romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, celery and bleu cheese dressing.

$9.95

$9.85

Buffalo Salad

Caprese Salad

With fresh mozzarella & tomatoes.

$9.95

$9.85

Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken marinated in balsamic and herbs over romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and black olives, with your choice of dressing.

$10.25

$10.15

Greek Salad

Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, feta cheese, pepperoncini, wine leaves stuffed with rice.

$8.95

$8.86

Grilled Shrimp Salad

Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cilantro & oil lime juice dressing.

$8.95

$8.86

Tossed Salad

Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers & black olives, with your choice of dressing.

$6.50

$6.43

Cranberry Walnut Salad

Fresh mesclun salad, gorgonzola cranberry & walnut and raspberry vinaigrette.

$7.95

$7.87

Calamari Salad

Calamari, romaine lettuce, celery, lemon juice and oil.

$10.25

$10.15

calzones

Calzones

Calzone

Ricotta & mozzarella cheese.

$6.95

$6.88

rolls

Rolls

Broccoli Roll

Broccoli, garlic & mozzarella cheese.

$7.95

$7.87

Buffalo Chicken Roll

Chicken breast, hot sauce and blue cheese dressing.

$8.95

$8.86

Buffalo Chicken Roll

Spinach Roll

Spinach, garlic & mozzarella cheese.

$7.95

$7.87

Vegetable Roll

Broccoli, spinach & mozzarella cheese.

$8.95

$8.86

Eggplant Roll

Eggplant, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese.

$7.95

$7.87

Cheesesteak Roll

Beef sirloin,fresh bell pepper, onions, mushrooms & mozzarella cheese.

$9.95

$9.85

Pepperoni Roll

Pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.

$7.95

$7.87

Meat Roll

Pepperoni, meatballs, sausage & mozzarella cheese.

$8.95

$8.86

Sausage Roll

Sweet sausage, bell peppers & mozzarella.

$7.95

$7.87

hot-cold-heros

Hot & Cold Heros

Grilled Chicken Hero

With fresh mozzarella cheese, roasted peppers, balsamic vinegar & oil

$10.95

$10.84

Sausage & Egg Hero

$9.95

$9.85

Chicken Cutlet Hero

With fresh mozzarella cheese, roasted peppers, balsamic vinegar & oil

$10.95

$10.84

Veal Cutlet Parmigiana Hero

$10.95

$10.84

Veal Hero

With lettuce & tomatoes.

$10.95

$10.84

Peppers & Eggs Hero

$9.95

$9.85

Chicken Hero

With lettuce & tomatoes.

$10.25

$10.15

Potato & Egg Hero

$9.95

$9.85

Chicken Francese Hero

With fresh mozzarella cheese.

$11.95

$11.83

Chicken Parmigiana Hero

Grilled or fried.

$10.25

$10.15

Chicken Marsala Hero

With fresh mozzarella cheese.

$11.95

$11.83

Beef Philly Cheesesteak Hero

Fresh bell peppers, onions, mushrooms & mozzarella cheese.

$10.25

$10.15

Meatball Parmigiana Hero

With marinara sauce, meatballs and parmesan cheese

$10.50

$10.39

Grilled Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Hero

Fresh bell peppers, onions, mushrooms & mozzarella cheese.

$10.25

$10.15

Sausage Parmigiana Hero

Delicious Italian sausage topped with pasta sauce and creamy cheese.

$10.95

$10.84

Ham & American Cheese Hero

With lettuce, tomatoes, onions, oil & vinegar.

$9.95

$9.85

Shrimp Parmigiana Hero

With shrimp and parmesan cheese.

$10.95

$10.84

Tuna Hero

$9.95

$9.85

Eggplant Parmigiana Hero

Topped with eggplant slices, parmesan cheese and marinara sauce.

$10.50

$10.39

Turkey Hero

$9.95

$9.85

Sausage & Peppers & Onions Hero

$10.50

$10.39

Ham, Salami & Provolone Cheese Hero

With lettuce, tomatoes, onions, oil & vinegar.

$9.95

$9.85

burgers

Burgers

Burger Deluxe

$8.50

$8.41

Pizza Burger Deluxe

$8.95

$8.86

Cheeseburger Deluxe

$9.95

$9.85

Bacon Cheeseburger Deluxe

The flavors of your favorite bacon cheeseburger .

$9.95

$9.85

wraps

Wraps

Regular or whole wheat wraps available. All with fries.

Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap

Grilled chicken, crisp romaine, grated cheese & caesar dressing.

$9.95

$9.85

Grilled Chicken Wrap

With fresh mozzarella cheese & roasted peppers.

$9.95

$9.85

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Breaded chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, mozzarella, Buffalo sauce & blue cheese.

$9.95

$9.85

Philly Cheesesteak Wrap

Beef sirloin, fresh bell peppers, onions, mushrooms & mozzarella cheese.

$9.95

$9.85

Gyro Wrap

Lettuce, tomatoes, onions & tzatziki sauce.

$9.95

$9.85

Grilled Chicken Wrap with Spinach

Spinach, sun dried tomatoes & fresh mozzarella.

$9.95

$9.85

Grilled Chicken Parmigiana Wrap

$9.95

$9.85

gyros

Gyros

Gyro

Gyro meat, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, tzatziki sauce.

$8.95

$8.86

Deluxe Gyro

$9.95

$9.85

specialty-pasta

Specialty Pasta

Pasta with Broccoli, Garlic & Oil

$10.95

$10.84

Pasta Primavera

Assorted vegetables in white cream sauce.

$13.95

$13.81

Pasta with Fresh Spinach, Garlic & Oil

$10.95

$10.84

Pasta with Two Sausages

Pasta topped with sausage

$11.95

$11.83

Pasta with Calamari

With marinara or white wine sauce.

$13.95

$13.81

Pasta with Vodka Sauce

Pasta in vodka sauce.

$12.95

$12.82

Pasta with Chicken & Broccoli

With a creamy marinara sauce, red or white.

$13.95

$13.81

Pasta Eggplant

$12.95

$12.82

Pasta with Clam Sauce

With red or white sauce.

$14.95

$14.80

Pasta Carbonara

Onions, bacon, cream sauce.

$12.95

$12.82

Seafood Combo Pasta

Shrimp, mussels & clams.

$19.95

$19.75

Cheese Tortellini Alfredo

Tortellini with creamy alfredo sauce.

$12.95

$12.82

Pasta with Garlic & Oil

Delicious pasta covered in silky garlic oil

$9.95

$9.85

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine tossed in our creamy homemade alfredo sauce.

$12.95

$12.82

Pasta with Tomato Sauce

Pasta tossed in our homemade tomato sauce

$9.95

$9.85

Cavatelli & Broccoli

Cavatelli pasta with sauteed broccoli

$11.95

$11.83

Pasta with Marinara Sauce

Pasta tossed in our homemade marinara sauce

$9.95

$9.85

Ravioli

Ravioli stuffed with classic cheese.

$9.95

$9.85

Pasta with Mussels Marinara

$14.95

$14.80

Gnocchi with Marinara

$12.95

$12.82

Pasta with Meat Sauce

Pasta tossed in our homemade meat sauce

$11.95

$11.83

Gnocchi with Alfredo Sauce

$13.95

$13.81

Pasta with Two Meatballs

Pasta topped in our homemade meatballs

$11.95

$11.83

Gnocchi Al Pesto

$13.95

$13.81

Pasta with Mushroom Sauce

$12.95

$12.82

Penne Alla Vodka

$12.75

$12.62

baked-dinners

Baked Dinners

Served with bread.

Lasagna

Stacked layers of pasta packed with meat and cheese, covered in red sauce. Pro tip: Go for the crispy edge pieces.

$10.50

$10.39

Lasagna

Baked Ravioli

$10.95

$10.84

Manicotti

A large tube of fresh pasta stuffed with a blend of soft cheese.

$9.95

$9.85

Baked Ziti

Ziti with mozzarella and tomato sauce baked to perfection in our oven

$10.50

$10.39

Stuffed Shells

Classic ricotta stuffed shells with flavorful three cheese ricotta filling and delicious marinara sauce

$9.95

$9.85

entrees

Entrees

Served with pasta, bread & small salad.

Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana

Smothered in tomato sauce and covered with a generous portion of mozzarella.

$14.95

$14.80

Jumbo Shrimp Francese

Dusted in flour dipped in egg wash & sauteed with white wine, lemon & butter.

$16.95

$16.78

Grilled Chicken Parmigiana

Smothered in tomato sauce and covered with a generous portion of mozzarella.

$14.95

$14.80

Veal Francese

Dusted in flour, dipped in egg wash & sauteed with white wine, lemon & butter.

$17.95

$17.77

Breaded Shrimp Parmigiana

Smothered in tomato sauce and covered with a generous portion of mozzarella.

$16.95

$16.78

Chicken Francese

Dusted in flour dipped in egg wash & sauteed with white wine, lemon & butter.

$16.95

$16.78

Veal Parmigiana

Smothered in tomato sauce and covered with a generous portion of mozzarella.

$16.95

$16.78

Chicken Marsala

Sauteed cutlet with fresh mushrooms & marsala wine sauce.

$16.95

$16.78

Sweet Sausage Parmigiana

Smothered in tomato sauce and covered with a generous portion of mozzarella.

$13.95

$13.81

Veal Marsala

Sauteed cutlet with fresh mushrooms & marsala wine sauce.

$16.95

$16.78

Eggplant Parmigiana

Smothered in tomato sauce and covered with a generous portion of mozzarella.

$12.95

$12.82

Chicken Garlic Cream

Sauteed cutlets in a roasted garlic cream sauce.

$15.95

$15.79

Chicken Parmigiana with Vodka Sauce

Breaded cutlet topped with vodka sauce & melted mozzarella.

$16.95

$16.78

Veal Garlic Cream

Sauteed cutlets in a roasted garlic cream sauce.

$16.95

$16.78

Veal Parmigiana with Vodka Sauce

Breaded cutlet topped with vodka sauce & melted mozzarella.

$17.95

$17.77

Chicken Rollatini

Cutlets stuffed with fresh mozzarella & tomatoes in a creamy marinara sauce with fresh mushrooms & ham.

$16.95

$16.78

Veal & Peppers

Fresh bell peppers in a marinara sauce.

$16.95

$16.78

Veal Rollatini

Cutlets stuffed with fresh mozzarella & tomatoes in a creamy marinara sauce with fresh mushrooms & ham.

$17.95

$17.77

Sweet Sausage & Peppers

Fresh bell peppers in a marinara sauce.

$13.95

$13.81

Jumbo Shrimp Scampi

Sauteed with garlic & bell peppers in a rich white wine sauce.

$16.95

$16.78

Eggplant Rollatini

Eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese, baked & finished with marinara sauce & melted mozzarella.

$14.95

$14.80

Chicken Scampi

Sauteed with garlic & bell peppers in a rich white wine sauce.

$16.95

$16.78

Chicken Florentine

Sauteed cutlets with a fresh spinach in a creamy Alfredo sauce.

$16.95

$16.78

Shrimp Marinara

Sauteed & simmered in marinara sauce.

$15.95

$15.79

Veal Florentine

Sauteed cutlets with a fresh spinach in a creamy Alfredo sauce.

$16.95

$16.78

kids-menu

Kids Menu

Kid's Spaghetti & Meatballs

$7.95

$7.87

Kid's Three Chicken Tenders & French Fries

$7.95

$7.87

Kid's Chicken Cutlet & Fries

$7.95

$7.87

Kid's Three Ravioli

$7.95

$7.87

Kid's Three Mozzarella Sticks & Fries

$7.95

$7.87

desserts

Desserts

New York Cheesecake

Classic New York cheesecake with a creamy satiny texture.

$3.50

$3.46

Tiramisu

A delicious coffee-flavored italian dessert. Ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar & Mascarpone cheese, flavored with cocoa.

$3.50

$3.46

Tiramisu

Cannoli

Delicious tube of fried dough, filled with a sweet, creamy ricotta filling.

$3.00

$2.97

Assorted Cakes

$3.50

$3.46

beverages

Beverages

Soda

Nothing like a cold soda to go with your pizza.

$2.25

$2.23

Soda

Snapple

$2.25

$2.23

Ratings & Reviews
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