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

Menu

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

Cafe Vincotto is a true gem! Tony and Bona always welcome us like family, making every visit feel special. The food is absolutely delicious, the menu is creative and fun, and the value is unbeatable. It's one of those places you can't wait to return to again and again. Highly recommend!
December 2025
Once again Cafe Vincotto did not disappoint! My husband and son shared the Tomahawk for two and it was amazing! It feels like a family meal every time we go- the host and hostess always treat us so kindly and the food is superb!
December 2025
Another fabulous meal at Cafe Vincotto - we had the butternut squash soup which was so creamy and flavorful, the beet salad that was outstanding with the addition of citrus, the salmon was amazing with 2 different sauces to really enhance the flavor of the fish, the NY strip was cooked to perfection and as usual the short-ribs did not disappoint. Our meal was topped off with the pumpkin pie and gelato - the perfect finishings to an outstanding meal! Tony and his team are the absolute...
November 2025

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Cafe Vincotto

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