Rudy's Italian Restaurant
300 South Ave, Garwood
(908) 789-3061
Customers' Favorites
Mama Mia Platter Chicken Parmigiana Lasagna and Tortellini Alfredo
Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce Sausage and Burrata
Filet of Sole Francese with Artichoke Hearts
Rudy's Sunday Sauce over Rigatoni
Chicken Romano over Rigatoni
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Rigatoni with Meat Sauce
Penne with Vodka Sauce
Braciole over Pasta
Mamma Mia Platter
Starters
Bruschetta
Chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil on toasted Italian bread.
Garlic Bread
Fresh garlic, shaved Romano cheese, olive oil and herbs.
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil
Mozzarella and tomato rounds drizzled with olive oil and basil.
Mini Crab Cakes
Served with honey mustard.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed with seasoned bread crumbs and Romano cheese.
Mozzarella Sticks
Served with marinara sauce.
Zucchini Sticks
Lightly breaded, fried to order and served with marinara dipping sauce.
Charlie's Buffalo Wings
Tossed in our spicy Buffalo sauce and served with ranch dipping sauce.
Chicken Fingers
Served with honey mustard.
Fried Calamari
Lightly breaded, fried to order and served with lemon and marinara sauce.
Buffalo Style Calamari
Tossed in our homemade spicy Buffalo sauce and served with bleu cheese dipping sauce.
Sweet and Spicy Style Calamari
Tossed in our sweet chili sauce.
Shrimp Cocktail
4 jumbo shrimp, served with cocktail sauce.
Baked Clams
Little neck clams topped with seasoned bread crumbs and herbs.
Zuppa di Clams
Little neck clams simmered in a chunky marinara sauce or white wine sauce.
Zuppa di Mussels
Fresh mussels simmered in a chunky marinara sauce or white wine sauce.
Shrimp with Garlic Sauce, White Beans and Bay Leaf
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in a garlic sauce with white beans.
Mozzarella in Carrozza
Fried mozzarella sandwiches with marinara dipping sauce.
Eggplant Rollatine
Filled with ricotta and Romano cheese, parsley, and herbs. Topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Scampi Sauce
Hot Antipasto
Baked clams, stuffed mushrooms, eggplant rollatine, mozzarella in Carrozza and scallops wrapped in bacon.
Cold Antipasto
Assorted Italian salami and cheeses, grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, olives and crostini.
Calabrese Rice Balls
Stuffed with beef, peas and mozzarella served with a marinara dipping sauce.
Balsamic Burrata
Fresh mozzarella ball with a smooth, creamy center plated with Italian crostini over an arugula and tomato salad, topped with a balsamic glaze.
Mussels Marinara
Sweet or hot.
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella
Garlic Knots
A dozen of our freshly baked pizza dough nuggets tossed with garlic, olive oil and grated Romano cheese.
Salads
House Salad
Iceberg, romaine, tomatoes, shredded carrots, red onions, cucumbers, olives and our house dressing.
Caesar Salad
Comes with croutons in our Caesar dressing.
Rudy's Special Salad
Iceberg, romaine, baby greens, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions and our house dressing.
Apple Walnut Salad
Mixed baby greens, Granny Smith apples, and walnuts tossed in raspberry vinaigrette.
Portobello Mushroom Salad
Grilled portobello, roasted peppers, garlic, basil, olive oil, and shaved Romano cheese.
Green Bean Salad
Steamed and chilled green beans, sliced portobello, grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, lemon, olive oil, and fresh garlic.
Cranberry Romaine Walnut Salad with Gorgonzola
Romaine, sweet dried cranberries, walnuts, Gorgonzola, and our house dressing.
Calamari Salad
Calamari rings, celery, roasted peppers, garlic, basil, olive oil, and lemon.
Seafood Salad
Only one size. Large. Shrimp, calamari, mussels, sea scallops, roasted red peppers, celery, basil, lemon, garlic and olive oil.
Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Eggplant Pizza
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Grilled Chicken Pizza
Breaded Chicken Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Sausage Pizza
Meatball Pizza
Romaine, Cranberry Walnut with Gorgonzola Salad Pizza
Chopped Rudy's Salad Pizza
Rudy's Special Pizza
Sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers and onions.
Meat Lover's Pizza
Meatball, sausage, pepperoni, and bacon.
Fra Diavola Pizza
Anchovies, spicy cherry peppers, tomatoes, onion, and black olives.
White Pizza
Cheese White Pizza
Spinach, Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic and Olive Oil White Pizza
Chicken, Broccoli, Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic and Olive Oil White Pizza
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Pesto White Pizza
Fresh Mozzarella, Bacon, Onion White Pizza
Traditional Calzones
Ham, Ricotta and Mozzarella Calzone
Pepperoni, Ricotta and Mozzarella Calzone
Zazones
Chopped Tomatoes and Mozzarella Zazone
Ham, Tomatoes and Mozzarella Zazone
Add fillings for an additional charge.
Grilled Chicken, Tomatoes and Mozzarella Zazone
Add fillings for an additional charge.
Breaded Chicken, Tomatoes and Mozzarella Zazone
Add fillings for an additional charge.
Buffalo Chicken and Mozzarella Zazone
Add fillings for an additional charge.
Sausage, Peppers, Onions and Mozzarella Zazone
Add fillings for an additional charge.
Portobello, Spinach, Tomatoes and Mozzarella Zazone
Add fillings for an additional charge.
Soups
Traditional Minestrone Soup
Homemade Chicken Soup
Pasta Fagioli Soup
Southern Italian Classics
Rudy's Sunday Sauce Over Rigatoni
Sweet Italian sausage, meatballs and our famous Braciole topped with a scoop of ricotta.
Pork Braciole over Rigatoni
An Italian classic: tender Braciole slow cooked in our pomodoro sauce.
Drunken Parm Trio
Shrimp, chicken, and veal topped with melted mozzarella and our vodka sauce.
Rigatoni Burrata
Tossed with ground sweet sausage and peas in a creamy pink sauce topped with a burrata mozzarella ball.
Chicken Romano over Rigatoni
Imported Romano encrusted chicken breast topped with our vodka sauce.
Chicken Pesto over Rigatoni
Chicken sauteed in our pesto sauce served over rigatoni with a scoop of ricotta.
Mamma Mia Platter
Homemade baked lasagna, cheese tortellini Alfredo and classic chicken Parmigiana!
Rack of Lamb
Plated with mashed potatoes. Giambotta Style (potatoes, peppers, mushrooms and garlic sauce) or Arrabiata Style (cherry peppers, mushrooms, onions and spicy red sauce).
Dinner Pasta Entrees
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce Dinner
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce Dinner
Spaghetti with Meatballs Dinner
Spaghetti with Broccoli, Garlic and Olive Oil Dinner
Spaghetti with Eggplant Sauce Dinner
Diced eggplant sauteed with onions, roasted peppers, fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil.
Linguine with Pesto Sauce and Ricotta Dinner
Linguine with White Clam Dinner
Fresh whole clams and chopped clams, garlic, olive oil, parsley and clam juice.
Baked Ziti Dinner
Baked Manicotti Dinner
Baked Lasagna Dinner
Cheese Ravioli with Tomato Sauce Dinner
Cheese Tortellini Alfredo Dinner
Rigatoni with Cauliflowers, Beans and Sun Dried Tomatoes Dinner
Fresh cauliflower, white beans, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil.
Rigatoni with Meat Sauce Dinner
Rigatoni with Shrimp and Arugula Dinner
Jumbo shrimp, arugula, fresh tomatoes, ricotta cheese, garlic and olive oil.
Bucatini All Amatriciana Dinner
Sauteed onions, bacon, plum tomatoes, roasted papers, and Romano cheese.
Bucatini Primavera with Garlic and Oil Dinner
String beans, cauliflower, julienne carrots, spinach and zucchini.
Bucatini alla Norma Dinner
Eggplant sauce and mozzarella.
Penne with Vodka Sauce Dinner
Penne Baci Dinner
Chicken, broccoli, fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil in a light red sauce.
Capellini with Pesto Sauce Dinner
Capellini Pomodoro Dinner
Fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil.
Capellini with Spinach and Sun Dried Tomato Dinner
Fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and olive oil.
Pappardelle Alfredo Dinner
Pappardelle Alfredo with Salmon Dinner
Pappardelle Alfredo with Shrimp Dinner
Pappardelle Vodka Sauce Dinner
Pappardelle Vodka Sauce with Salmon Dinner
Pappardelle Vodka Sauce with Shrimp Dinner
Pappardelle with Shrimp, Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Garlic Sauce Dinner
Gnocchi with Meat Sauce and Ricotta Dinner
Gnocchi Chicken Cacciatore Dinner
Sauteed chunks of chicken breast, peppers, mushrooms and onions in a red sauce.
Shrimp Scampi over Pappardelle Dinner
Jumbo shrimp sautéed in our lemon butter scampi sauce served over pappardelle
Shrimp Marinara over Pappardelle Dinner
Seafood over Capellini Dinner
Shrimp, sea scallops and fresh clams in a brothy red sauce.
Lobster Ravioli Champagne Dinner
Topped with asparagus, sun dried tomatoes and a champagne cream sauce.
Penne Di Mare Dinner
Tossed with shrimp, scallops and crab meat in a white wine sauce.
Dinner Specialties
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Francese with Artichoke Hearts
Thin slices of boneless breast simmered in wine, butter and lemon sauce.
Pan Fried Chicken Arugula
Topped with chopped arugula, tomatoes, roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella.
Pan Fried Chicken over Broccoli Rabe
Chicken Scarpariello
Sauteed with sausage, onions, mushrooms and pepperoncini in a white wine sauce.
Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro
Stuffed with fresh mozzarella, Romano cheese and fresh herbs then sauteed in our pomodoro sauce.
Shrimp and Chicken Marsala
Veal Parmigiana
Veal Marsala
Veal Pizzaiola
Veal scaloppini sauteed with mushrooms and onions in a light red sauce.
Pan Fried Veal Arugula
Sausage, Peppers and Onions
Grilled Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant Rollatine
Dinner Seafood
Chilean Sea Bass with Endive
Sauteed with white wine, fresh tomatoes, and Belgian endive.
Chilean Sea Bass with Escarole and Beans
In a white wine sauce.
Crab Crusted Chilean Sea Bass
In a white wine sauce.
Grilled Salmon Filet
In a white wine sauce, served with spinach.
Potato Crusted Salmon
Topped with a fresh chopped tomato and onion mustard sauce over a bed of spinach.
Salmon Mediterranean
Sauteed with Kalamata olives, capers, and onions in a light red sauce.
Filet of Sole Francese with Artichoke Hearts
Pan Fried Sole Arugula
Baked Filet of Sole
In a white wine sauce, served with steamed broccoli.
Baked Sea Scallops
Topped with seasoned bread crumbs, and herbs.
Grilled Shrimp, Broccoli, and Fresh Tomatoes
Served over a bed of spinach.
Shrimp Francese with Artichoke Hearts
Fried Shrimp and Fries
Shrimp Stuffed with Crab Meat
Shrimp Parmigiana
Tilapia Marechiaro
Tilapia sauteed with fresh clams, garlic, tomatoes, white wine and basil in a light red sauce.
Tilapia Francese with Artichoke Hearts
Broiled Seafood Misto
Salmon filet, scallops, baked clams, and stuffed shrimp.
Steaks
Skirt Steak Pizzaiola
Topped with mushrooms, and onions in a light red sauce.
Skirt Steak over Broccoli Rabe
Black Angus NY Strip
Steak and Shrimp
Black Angus strip steak and grilled jumbo shrimp.
Italian Sandwiches
Meatball Parmigiana Sandwich
Sandwich with seasoned meat that has been rolled into a ball topped with tomato sauce and cheese.
Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich
Shrimp Parmigiana Sandwich
A sandwich comprised of fried shellfish.
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
Breaded chicken, tomato sauce, and cheese sandwich.
Chicken Milanese Sandwich
Breaded cutlet, lettuce, tomatoes, oil, and vinegar.
Chicken Pizzaiola Sandwich
Nuggets of chicken sauteed with mushrooms and onions in a light red sauce.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, fresh garlic, oil and vinegar.
Veal Parmigiana Sandwich
Beef from a young cow.
Veal Milanese Sandwich
Beef from a young cow.
Sausage, Peppers, Onions, and Eggs Sandwich
Sausage, Peppers and Onions Sandwich
Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Sandwich
Peppers and Eggs Sandwich
Rudy's Combo Sandwich
Ham, Genoa salami, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, oil and vinegar.
Portobello Mushroom Sandwich
Comes with roasted peppers, provolone, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Sliced Steak, Mushrooms, Peppers and Onions Sandwich
Sliced Steak, Tomatoes and American Cheese Sandwich
Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
Grilled eggplant with fresh mozzarella, zucchini, tomatoes, oil and vinegar.
Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella and Roasted Peppers Sandwich
Dry-cured ham sandwich.
Low Fat and Gluten-Free Starters
Gluten-Free Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil
Mozzarella, and tomato rounds, drizzled with olive oil, and basil.
Gluten-Free Shrimp Cocktail
4 jumbo shrimp served with cocktail sauce.
Gluten-Free Zuppa di Clams
Little neck clams simmered in a chunky marinara sauce.
Gluten-Free Zuppa di Mussels
Fresh mussels simmered in a chunky marinara sauce or white wine sauce.
Low Fat and Gluten-Free Salads
House Salad Gluten-Free
Iceberg, romaine, tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumbers, red onions, olives, and our house dressing.
Rudy's Salad Gluten-Free
Iceberg, romaine, baby greens, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, sun dried tomatoes, red onions, and our house dressing.
Portobello Mushroom Salad Gluten-Free
Grilled portobello, roasted peppers, garlic, basil, olive oil, and shaved romano cheese.
Green Bean Salad Gluten-Free
Steamed and chilled green beans, sliced portobello, grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, lemon, olive oil, and fresh garlic.
Seafood Salad Gluten-Free
Only one size. Large. Shrimp, calamari, mussels, sea scallops, roasted red peppers, celery, basil, lemon, garlic, and olive oil served over crisp iceberg.
Dinner Low Fat and Gluten-Free Pasta
Pasta with Tomato Sauce Gluten-Free Dinner
Pasta with Marinara Sauce Gluten-Free Dinner
Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil Gluten-Free Dinner
Pasta with Broccoli, Garlic, and Olive Oil Gluten-Free Dinner
Pasta with Spinach and Sun Dried Tomatoes Gluten-Free Dinner
Fresh spinach, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil.
Baked Ziti Gluten-Free Dinner
Pasta with Grilled Shrimp Marinara Gluten-Free Dinner
Dinner Low Fat and Gluten Free Entrees
Grilled Chicken over Vegetable Medley Gluten-Free Dinner
Fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic marinade.
Grilled Salmon over Vegetable Medley Gluten-Free Dinner
Fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic marinade.
Grilled Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Gluten-Free Dinner
Grilled Vegetable Platter Gluten-Free Dinner
Portobello, onions, tomatoes, roasted peppers, zucchini, carrots, and broccoli.
Skirt Steak Pizzaiola Gluten-Free Dinner
Topped with mushrooms and onions in a light red sauce.
Black Angus NY Strip Gluten-Free Dinner
Plated with baked potato.
Steak and Shrimp Gluten-Free Dinner
Black Angus strip and grilled shrimp, plated with baked potato.
Grilled Shrimp, Broccoli, and Fresh Tomatoes Gluten-Free Dinner
Served over a bed of spinach.
Low Fat and Gluten-Free Sides
Baked Potato Gluten-Free
String Beans Gluten-Free
Comes with garlic and olive oil or steamed.
Broccoli Gluten-Free
Comes with garlic and olive oil or steamed.
Spinach Gluten-Free
Comes with garlic and olive oil or steamed.
Low Fat and Gluten-Free Pizza
Gluten-Free Personal Size Pizza
Gluten-free crust topped with our pizza sauce, and mozzarella. Add toppings for an additional charge.
Low Fat and Gluten-Free Children's Menu
Kid's Gluten-Free Baked Ziti
Kid's Gluten-Free Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Low Fat and Gluten-Free Dessert
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Delicious, flourless, and gluten-free plated with whipped cream.
Sides
French Fries
Baked Potato
Potato Croquettes
String Beans, Garlic and Olive Oil
Broccoli, Garlic and Olive Oil
Spinach, Garlic and Olive Oil
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Vito's, Cheech's and Fonzie's favorite.
Sausage in Tomato Sauce
Broccoli Rabe Garlic and Olive Oil
Escarole, Beans, Garlic and Olive Oil
Children's Menu
Kid's Grilled Cheese and French Fries
Kid's Chicken Fingers and French Fries
Kid's Baked Ziti
Kid's Spaghetti and Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
Kid's Ravioli with Tomato Sauce
Kid's Baked Lasagna
Kid's Chicken Parmigiana and Ziti
Desserts
Lava Explosion
Warm chocolate lava cake plated with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and raspberry sauce.
Limoncello Mascarpone Cake
Refreshing limoncello cream layered with a vanilla cake.
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Delicious, flourless and gluten-free, plated with whipped cream.
Rudy's Sundae
Vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, bananas, walnuts, whipped cream, Oreo pieces and chocolate syrup.
Tiramisu
Espresso soaked cake topped with Italian custard, and chocolate.
Tartufo
Italian chocolate covered gelato with a frozen fruit and nut center.
2 Mini Cannolis
Mango Sorbet
Served in a fruit shell plated with whipped cream.
Vanilla Ice Cream
2 scoops with whipped cream.
Chocolate Ice Cream
2 scoops with whipped cream.
Beverages
Coke 20oz Bottle
Diet Coke 20 oz Bottle
San Pellegrino Small
San Pellegrino Large
Gatorade Lemon Lime Bottle
Snapple Iced Tea
Sprite 20 oz Bottle
Rudy's Root Beer Bottle
Rudy's Black Cherry Soda Bottle
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Recent Reviews
I had a great experience at Rudy’s Italian Restaurant. The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor everything tasted homemade and well prepared. The service was just as good. Chris was friendly, attentive, and also made really good drinks, which made the experience even better.
April 2026
My girlfriend and I ran in for a quick bite. They were accommodating and were able to do a chicken and shrimp francese for me. My girlfriend ordered the rigatoni bolognese. Wait staff was attentive and although we went early, service was quick. They do fill up quickly on Friday and Saturday nights. They do have a liquor license, but we did not order any wine. They also have a pizzeria which is next on the list 😀
March 2026
10/10 this restaurant is exactly what I love about small mom and pop restaurants in New Jersey. The food is outstanding and the atmosphere is relaxed and not stuffy. The staff is fantastic, the owner is really warm and welcoming and suggested some dishes that were SO delicious. We’ll definitely be back.
January 2026
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