Cafe Vincotto

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

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Butternut Squash Gnocchi
European Tres Leches Cake
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Pistachio Tiramisu
Ricotta Cheesecake
Colossal Meatballs
Chicken Milanese
Pistachio Gelato
Chicken Vincotto
Beef Short Ribs

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

Our experience at Cafe Vincotto was spectacular as usual. The food can't be beat and the atmosphere is always happy, fun, friendly...like going to visit a friend who just happens to be a an amazing chef.
February 2026
The food was incredible - I got the spaghetti entree - black ink pasta, calamari, shrimp and andouille sausage -amazing! My wife and daughter loved their entrees as well (remoulade and filet mignon special). The desserts were huge and definitely best for two people. Service was friendly and efficient but never rushed and the overall atmosphere is very warm and cozy.
February 2026
Amazing dinner with my husband celebrating my birthday. This place keeps getting better and better. Had the angry veal parm special, just WOWW! I think that dish should be on the menu! Finished with the best dessert ever, Viral Dubai Cheesecake, so so good! Cant wait to be back. You guys rock!
February 2026

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Cafe Vincotto

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