Cafe Vincotto

579 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights
(908) 510-4185

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Flourless Chocolate Cake
European Tres Leches Cake
Colossal Meatballs
Ricotta Cheesecake
Chicken Vincotto
Chicken Milanese
Squid Ink Pasta
Beef Short Ribs
Eggplant Tower
Sundae Baklava

Daily Specials
Lobster Bisque
creme fraiche | chives
Farmer's salad
wild arugula | Jersey tomatoes | corn | cucumber | red onions I feta | olives | evoo & lemon | gremolata
Rigatoni Primavera
butternut squash | yellow & green zucchini | garlic cherry tomatoes | sancere
Gnocchi
spinach | bell peppers | mushrooms | parmesan | lemon chive pesto | strachiatella
Pork Chop
PA raised | kabocha squash puree | eggplant capponata | bourbon honey glaze | apple compote +
Amish Chicken
pasture raised | parmesan crusted | chive mashed potatoes | haricot vert | brown peppercorn cream
Ahi Tuna
+ "rare" & sesame crusted | 4-bean salad | potatoes | soy & wasabi aioli
Espresso Cheesecake
decaf | deconstructed "Nutella" | berries

To Start
Burrata
Arugula, cucumber, pear, asparagus, radish, toasted panko crumbs, and basil vincotto.
Colossal Meatballs
Black Angus beef, toasted Japanese bread crumbs, herbed Parmesan, and basil leaves.
Octopus
N'duja/ sundried tomato - smoked chickpea purée/ Mediterranean antipasto
Calamari
Crispy, cherry peppers, lemon, arugula, and balsamic reduction.
Salmon Tartare
Quick cured, radish & cucumber, yuzu garlic aioli, and crispy rice crackers.

Garden
Rainbow Beets
Herb whipped ricotta, orange, organic baby arugula, pistachio, and balsamic reduction.
Peach Watermelon Salad
yellow watermelon | grilled peach | watercress, fennel & endive | quinoa | aged feta | mint | lemon I balsamic
Garden Greens
Shaved carrot, cucumber, tomato, fresh herbs, champagne mustard vinaigrette, and Parmesan.

Dough
Pappardelle
Egg pasta, slow cooked bolognese ragu, gremolata bread crumbs, fresh herbs, and Parmesan.
Fettuccine
Herb & spinach pasta, asparagus, garlic cherry tomatoes, and white wine.
Spaghetti
Squid ink pasta, shrimp,calamari, andouille sausage, spiced marinara, and pecorino.

Ocean
Mahi-Mahi
organic vegetable mélange/ pearl onions/ sweet potatoes/ aji amarillo marinade
Branzino
Pearl couscous, Swiss chard, and coconut red pepper coulis.
Salmon
Crispy skin, parsnip purée, roasted golden vegetables, and salsa Verde.

Land
NY Strip
Cast iron-seared, 12-15 oz, (decaffeinated) herbed coffee rubbed, rosemary hand-cut fries, compound butter, and roasted garlic aioli dipping.
Chicken Vincotto
Citrus marinated chicken breast, herb couscous, zucchini, squash, and herb coconut coulis.
Beef Short Ribs
Braised low & slow/ aged parmesan & truffle smashed potatoes/ baby carrots/ crispy onions

Sins
Baklava
Freshly baked paper-thin pastry dough, cinnamon scented walnuts, and zesty honey syrup soaking.
"European" Tres Leches
Caramel Topping & Drizzled.
Ricotta Cheesecake
Oreo cookie crust/ raspberry reduction/ mint/ fresh berries.
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Vanilla gelato / caramel & chocolate fudge.
Sundae Baklava
Butchered, pistachio ice cream, and nut crumble.
Gelato
Vanilla, chocolate, or pistachio.

Brews
European Cappuccino
Topped with whipped cream, chocolate dust
Espresso
Single, double, or triple.
Coffee
Cappuccino
Cinnamon dusted.
Macchiato
Single or double.
Tea
Balkan's famous forest fruit, chamomile, mint, English breakfast, lemon ginger, chai, or green.

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Recent Reviews

We had the pleasure of dining at Cafe Vincotto and it was an extraordinary experience from start to finish. This Italian restaurant truly stands out for its meticulous attention to detail and genuine commitment to customer satisfaction.

The food embodies the essence of farm-to-table freshness, with flavors that are both vibrant and authentic. I ordered the garden salad, we had the tuna and for dessert, the peach torte. Each dish was a masterpiece in both taste...
August 2025
I went here with a small group and the service is impeccable. The right amount of attention without being overbearing.

The food was phenomenal, we started with octopus and the eggplant tower. Octopus can be hard to cook and this was perfectly tender and flavorful . The eggplant tower was equally well done and something I will order every time I eat here.

The table got a mix of fish, pork chops and beef Wellington and all were incredible. Super...
July 2025
My husband and I have ordered take out from here and we always love it, this was our first time dining inside. Service was very friendly and the food was amazing as always. We are never disappointed by their specials. I think it's some of the best quality food in the area.
July 2025

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Cafe Vincotto

579 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 510-4185