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

Everything was great. The 4/5 for service is just because everyone is so friendly they talk to all the customers and it can be hard to get their timely attention. Probably fine for most people not in a rush.
May 2025
Had the meatballs to start which were very good, and the chicken milanese was absolutely amazing. Super crispy and juicy chicken and amazing flavor. Staff is excellent; super attentive and very kind.
May 2025
Ten stars out of five if I could! Local gem in the style of a European bistro. Fabulously lush floral interior decor, whimsical bathroom fixtures. Phenomenal food, Mahi Mahi entrée had perfect sear on the fish and exquisite sauce pairing. Short rib was melting tender, well matched to the buttery rich mashed potato especially great for having discernible bits of it (not homogeneous goo). Crispy onion slice a nice crunch factor. Roasted carrots sweet and nice burst of color. Bonna...
May 2025

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Cafe Vincotto

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