The Big Red Tomato
1205 Anderson Ave, Fort Lee
(201) 224-6500
Customers' Favorites
Grilled Chicken Pie
Chicken Parmigiana
Mozzarella Sticks
Fettuccine Alfredo
Penne Pesto Rosso
Seafood Linguini
Chicken Marsala
Bruschetta Pie
Garlic Knots
Greek Salad
Appetizers
Buffalo Chicken Wings
10 pieces of fresh wings served with blue cheese dressing on the side.
The Big Red Tomato
Our signature appetizer stuffed with sausage, spinach, and potatoes topped with mozzarella.
Escarole & Beans
Simmered in garlic and imported olive oil with a touch of marinara sauce.
Zuppa Di Cozze
Prince Edward Island Mussels. Fresh cultivated mussels steamed, seasoned in a white or red, wine, garlic, herb broth or in our homemade marinara sauce
Baked Clams
8 whole little neck clams baked on oreganata sauce topped with breadcrumbs.
Mozzarella Sticks
Fried mozzarella served with tomato sauce.
Fried Calamari
Squid.
Homemade Chicken Soup
Pasta E Fagioli Soup
The classic Italian favorite, small tubular pasta, white cannellini beans with a touch of fresh plum tomato and garlic.
Calamari Arrabiata
Freshly battered calamari tossed with flame roasted peppers sautéed in a "spicy" Arrabiata style plum tomato sauce
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Clams Aglio E Olio
Clams simmered in garlic, imported olive oil with white wine and herbs.
Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Stuffed with ground beef, parmigiana cheese, herbs & spices
Stuffed Portabella
Portabella mushroom generously stuffed with spinach, ricotta, garlic & herbs topped with melted mozzarella
Mozzarella di Cassa
Fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, sliced tomatoes & balsamic vinegar
Pizza
Pie (Small)
Garlic Knots
Large Neapolitan Cheese Pie
Sicilian Pie
Pizza by the Slice
Sicilian Pizza
Nona's or (Grandma)
Neapolitan Pizza
Bruschetta Pizza
Fresh tomato red onion basil extra virgin olive oil balsamic in on focaccia pizza dough.
Buffalo Chicken
Crispy round pie topped with louisiana style chicken pieces and mozzarella cheese.
Cash Mozzarella Pizza (Mozzarella di Cassa)
Vegetable Pizza
Eggplant Delight Pizza
Specialty Pies
Hawaiian Pie
Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, ham, and pineapple.
Grilled Chicken Pizza
Grilled chicken mozzarella, diced tomatoes, and scallions in a honey mustard sauce.
Chicken Marsala
Pieces of sautéed chicken and mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.
Margherita
Light plum tomato sauce, fresh basil, and slices of homemade mozzarella with a touch of garlic.
Nona's or (Grandma)
Extra thin crust pan pizza layered with mozzarella and spotted with a flavorful herb San Marzano tomato sauce.
Buffalo Chicken Pie
Crispy round pie topped with Louisiana style chicken pieces and mozzarella cheese.
Special Pie
A hearty combination of sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers, onions, and extra cheese. (Anchovies available by request only).
Chicken Parmigiana Pie
White Pizza
Mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan cheese with a hint of roasted garlic.
Bruschetta Pie
Fresh tomato, red onion, basil, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic in on focaccia pizza dough.
Penne Vodka Pizza
Cash Mozzarella Pizza (Mozzarella di Cassa)
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, and roasted peppers on focaccia pizza dough.
Meat Lover Pie
Ham, pepperoni, meatball and sausage with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Eggplant Delight
Eggplant, tomato, mushroom, and mozzarella cheese.
Tossed Salad Pie
Chopped garden salad served over a crispy round pizza crust, drizzled with our traditional Italian style dressing.
Grilled Vegetable Pizza
Grilled eggplant, zucchini, broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and yellow squash, tomato sauce, and mozzarella.
Calzone & Rolls
Chicken Roll
Eggplant Roll
Pizza dough rolled with eggplant, mozzarella, and sauce.
Calzone
Pizza dough pockets, filled with whole milk ricotta, and mozzarella cheese.
Sausage Roll
Pizza dough rolled with sausage, bell peppers, onions, and mozzarella cheese.
Heros
Chenzo Steak
Grilled ribeye steak with roasted peppers, caramelized onions with fresh mozzarella on garlic bread.
The Marineo
Prosciutto, roasted peppers, tomato and fresh mozzarella with our house dressing.
Chicken Parmigiana
Italian Hero
Ham, salami, provolone, pepperoni, lettuce, tomato and onions with our house dressing.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Chicken Caesar
Grilled chicken, bacon, and romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing.
Meatball
Sausage
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers and sun-dried tomatoes with our house dressing.
Sausage, Peppers & Onions
Grilled Chicken Hero
Served with fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers and balsamic.
Sausage Parmigiana
Meatball Parmigiana
Veal Parmigiana
Vegetarian
Seasoned and grilled eggplant, zucchini, broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and yellow squash with our house dressing.
The Grilled Chicken
Romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, and honey mustard dressing
Shrimp Parmigiana
Salads
Shrimp Spinach Salad
Spinach, tomatoes, onions, and red roasted peppers tossed in our house dressing, topped with grilled shrimp.
Caesar Salad
Romaine and croutons tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing topped with anchovies
House Salad
Romaine, iceberg mix, tomatoes, olives (black & green), red onions, red cabbage, and pepperoncini in our house dressing
Grilled Vegetable Salad
Grilled eggplant, zucchini, broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and yellow squash served over our house salad.
Grand Italian Salad
Ham, salami, and provolone served over our house salad.
Greek Salad
Mesclun Salad
12 organic greens, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing, topped with Mandarin oranges.
Calamari Salad
Calamari marinated in imported olive oil and herbs served over our salad.
Pasta
Penne Bolognese
Ground beef simmered in our homemade tomato sauce & a touch of cream
Rigatoni Fiorentina
Fresh chicken pieces & sautéed spinach in a creamy pink sauce tossed with mozzarella cheese
Linguini with Clam Sauce
White or red
Linguini with Meat Sauce
Penne Vodka
Pink vodka cream sauce
Fettuccini Alfredo
Our special homemade cream sauce with a touch of parmigiana cheese
Spaghetti Meatballs
Homemade meatballs served with tomato sauce
Fusilli Vicenzo
Grilled eggplant, zucchini, broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions & yellow squash sautéed in a light pink sauce
Penne Pesto Rosso
Italian San Marzano tomato sauce blended with homemade pesto di basilico and a tender piece of chicken over penne
Linguine Carbonara
Sautéed onions, sherry wine, prosciutto & touch of cream.
Capellini di Andre
Broccoli rabe and sausage sautéed in garlic, olive oil, herbs, and spices.
Pasta Campagnola
Fresh garlic, sweet italian sausage, broccoli rabe & cannellini beans in a white sauce over pasta
La Toscana
Broccoli rabe, sautéed shrimp, white wine, tossed pignoli nuts topped with breadcrumbs, served over pasta
Capellini & Broccoli
Angel hair pasta & broccoli sautéed in garlic & imported olive oil
Rigatoni Pizzelli
Peas, prosciutto & artichokes sautéed in a light cream sauce
Fusilli Escarole & Beans
Sautéed in a light marinara sauce.
Linguini Mariano
Chicken, broccoli, mushrooms & pimentos sautéed in a light cream sauce
Rigatoni Filetto di Pomodoro
Prosciutto, onions, and basil sauteed in a marinara sauce
Penne Milano
Prosciutto & onions sautéed in a marinara cream sauce with a splash of vodka
Fusilli Pomodoro e Basilico
Tomato & basil sauce with hints of garlic
Fusilli Tremezzo
Prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes, portabella mushrooms, arugula & onion, sautéed in a garlic, olive oil & white wine sauce, served over fusilli pasta.
Side Orders
Meatballs
Side Pasta
Grilled Chicken (2 pcs)
Homemade Bruschetta
Sautéed Broccoli
Sautéed Spinach
Sausage
Sautéed Escarole
Baked Pasta
Baked Homemade Lasagna
Layered with ricotta, ground beef and mozzarella.
Baked Penne
Penne tossed with ricotta and tomato sauce topped with mozzarella.
Meat or Cheese Ravioli
Topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Entrées
Parmigiana
Breaded cutlet topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.
Francese
Lemon, butter and white wine.
Grilled Chicken Parmigiana
Eggplant Parmigiana
Marsala
Marsala wine and mushrooms.
Sausage & Peppers
Eggplant Rollatine
Thinly sliced eggplant rolled with ricotta, herbs and spices topped with tomato sauce.
Chicken Valdostana
Tender piece of breaded chicken rolled with sautéed spinach & mozzarella cheese, lightly fried and baked with mushrooms in a marsala sauce.
Meatball Parmigiana
Shrimp Parmigiana
Veal & Peppers
Reggio
Topped with spinach, sliced tomato, and mozzarella in a brown mushroom sauce.
Sausage Parmigiana
Seafood
Shrimp Scampi
Sautéed in garlic, olive oil, white wine, lemon, butter, herbs, and spices, served over linguini.
Seafood Risotto
Combination of mussels, shrimp, clams and scallops sauteed with cherry tomatoes and scallions in a white wine served over saffron risotto.
Seafood Oreganata
Baked clams, mussels, shrimp and fillet of sole with fresh garlic lemon, white wine and Italian herbs, topped with bread crumbs. Served over linguini.
Salmon
Fresh grilled salmon, seasoned, served over mesclun greens, with diced tomatoes, red onions, lemon with olive oil dressing or grilled salmon, and scampi sauce served over pasta.
Shrimp & Scallops Romano
Sautéed shrimp and scallops with artichoke hearts, and mushrooms in scampi sauce.
Fish soup (Zuppa di Pesce) (Red or White)
A combination of New Zealand mussels clams, shrimps, and calamari served over linguini.
Shrimp Marinara
Sautéed in marinara sauce with hints of garlic, and served over linguini.
Beverages
Sodas
Bottled Water
Sparkling Water
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Recent Reviews
I went out to dinner last night with my husband and our baby. Upon entering, a young woman greeted us very warmly—she was smiling and very friendly. It was a welcome that made us feel like we were in the perfect place. The food was good, and two other young men on the waitstaff were also polite; however, the man stationed at the front counter wore an unpleasant expression toward us. I don't know if this is typical behavior for him, or if he was annoyed because it was nearly...
April 2026
Have been going here for years!!! My go to homecooked cozy neighborhood spot for consistent and awesome tasteful dishes from pasta to incredible grilled salmon and steaks anyway you like!!!! Always accomodating to your needs!!! Fred, Carlos, Ardita and Ryan are the best!!!!!
March 2026
Very nice restaurant. Had a good sized menu. Complementary bread/garlic knots. I had chick parm dinner with linguine - excellent. Others in the party had Zupe de peace. One in white sauce the other red. Both said was excellent.
February 2026
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