La Ginestra Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
963 Holmdel Rd #2, Holmdel
(732) 332-0022
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Wrap Platter Catering
Pizza
Grandmas Pizza (12 Slices)
Prepared with fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, and drizzled with pesto sauce.
Baked Ziti Pizza
Penne pasta, ricotta, sauce, and mozzarella.
Bruschetta Pizza
Chopped tomatoes, red onions, garlic, and mozzarella cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Buffalo sauce, grilled chicken, and mozzarella cheese.
Cheesesteak Pizza
Beef cheesesteak, yellow american cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza
Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken tossed in caesar dressing on a crust with mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Murphy Pizza
Chicken sauteed with hot and sweet peppers on a crust with mozzarella cheese
Chicken Parmigiana Pizza
Fried chicken cutlet (diced), tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Ranch Pizza
Fried chicken cutlet (diced), bacon, diced tomatoes, drizzled with ranch dressing on a crust with mozzarella cheese.
Eggplant and Ricotta Pizza
Eggplant, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
Hawaiian Pizza
Ham and pineapple on a crust with mozzarella cheese (tomato sauce added on request).
Margherita Pizza
Marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, and - fresh basil or our homemade basil pesto.
Meat Lovers Pizza
Pepperoni, meatballs, ham, bacon, sausage, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
Napoli Pizza
Broccoli rabe and sausage on a crust with mozzarella cheese.
Penne Vodka Pizza
Penne pasta tossed in vodka sauce on a crust with mozzarella cheese.
Salad Pizza
Mescaline lettuce, cherry tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, red onions, roasted peppers on a crust with mozzarella cheese.
Shrimp Scampi Pizza
Baby shrimp, scampi sauce on a crust with mozzarella cheese.
Veggie Pizza
Broccoli, fresh tomatoes, spinach, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
Appetizers
Baked Clams Oreganata
Bruschetta
Plum tomatoes, garlic, red onions, and basil drizzled with olive oil. Served on crispy Italian bread.
Chicken Wings
Garlic Bread
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella Cheese
Eggplant Caprese
Fried Calamari
Fried Zucchini
Jalapeno Poppers
Mozzarella Sticks
Mussels Marinara Appetizer
Mussels White Wine Sauce
Onion Rings
Pizza Bread
Italian bread topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese toasted.
Scungilli Salad
Cooked scungilli tossed in olive oil, lemon juice, fresh garlic served over a bed of lettuce.
Calamari Salad
Broiled calamari (not breaded) tossed in olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh garlic served over a bed of lettuce.
Shrimp Cocktail
Antipasto Italiano
Prosciutto, mortadella, soppressata, sharp provolone, fresh mozzarella, red roasted peppers, olives, and marinated vegetables.
Cold Antipasto
Ham, salami, provolone, tomatoes, celery, roasted peppers, and olives over a bed of lettuce.
Hot Antipasto
An assortment of clams oreganata, mussels marinara, shrimp marinara, stuffed eggplant, and stuffed mushrooms.
Stuffed Portobello
Portobello mushroom stuffed with fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, and fresh basil. Served over crispy greens.
Salads
Arugula Salad
Arugula, red onions, cherry tomatoes, fennel, and shaved parmigiano.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce and croutons tossed in a creamy caesar dressing.
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, red tomatoes, and basil drizzled with olive oil.
Chefs Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, black and green olives, ham, provolone, turkey, and roast beef.
Garden Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, and olives.
Greek Salad
Mesculin lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese, and kalamata olives.
Spinach Salad
Baby spinach, fresh sliced mushrooms, eggs, and crispy bacon tossed in a honey dijon dressing.
Turkey and Bacon Salad
Lettuce, red tomatoes, sliced turkey, crispy bacon, and croutons.
Soups
Italian Wedding Soup
Pasta and Fagioli
Chicken Noodle Soup
Escarole Soup
Escarole and Beans Soup
Lentil and Pasta Soup
Italian Minestrone Soup
Pasta
Pasta with Pesto
Pasta tossed in our homemade basil pesto.
Penne and Broccoli (Garlic and Oil)
Cavatelli and Broccoli (Garlic and Oil)
Cheese Ravioli Pasta
Six ravioli were prepared in our tomato sauce.
Gnocchi Tomato Sauce
Thick, small, and soft dough dumplings made of potatoes tossed in our tomato sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta tossed in alfredo sauce (a smooth, thick white cream sauce).
Fettuccine Pomodoro
Fettuccine pasta, crushed fresh tomatoes, olive oil, garlic.
Fettuccine Primavera
Fettuccine Meat Sauce
Pasta, tomato sauce, and ground beef.
Cheese Tortellini Alfredo
Cheese tortellini tossed in a smooth, thick white cream sauce.
Cheese Tortellini Pomodoro
Cheese tortellini, crushed fresh tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic.
Cheese Tortellini Primavera
Cheese tortellini, prepared with seasonal vegetables.
Cheese Tortellini Meat Sauce
Cheese tortellini, meat sauce prepared with our tomato sauce.
Stuffed Rigatoni Vodka Sauce
Stuffed rigatoni (stuffed with ricotta cheese), tossed in our creamy pink vodka sauce.
Pasta All'arrabbiata
A spicy marinara sauce.
Pasta Alla Boscaiola
Diced prosciutto and sauteed onions in a creamy pink sauce.
Pasta Alla Carbonara
This is the authentic Italian version of carbonara made with sauteed onions, pancetta, eggs, and parmigiano cheese.
Pasta Alla Puttanesca
Gaeta olives, anchovies, capers in a slightly spicy marinara sauce.
Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
Sliced sausage and broccoli rabe sauteed in garlic and oil.
Pasta Butter Sauce
Pasta and butter.
Pasta Aglio and Olio
Pasta garlic and oil.
Pasta Marinara Sauce
Red sauce made with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and herbs.
Pasta Tomato Sauce
Classic tomato sauce (used in parmigiana dishes, etc).
Pasta with Meat Sauce
Pasta, tomato sauce, and ground beef.
Pasta with Meatballs
Pasta, two meatballs, and tomato sauce.
Pasta with Sausage
Pasta, two pieces of sausage, and tomato sauce.
Pasta with Mushroom Sauce
Pasta, tomato sauce, and sauteed mushrooms.
Pasta Primavera
Pasta Vodka Sauce
Tomato sauce, vodka, heavy cream.
Pasta White Clam Sauce
Pasta Red Clam Sauce
Baked Dishes (Al Forno)
Baked Ziti
Penne tossed with ricotta cheese and tomato sauce baked with mozzarella on top.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Stuffed Eggplant
Stuffed with ricotta cheese and layered with mozzarella cheese in tomato sauce.
Baked Sicilian Ziti
Penne tossed with ricotta cheese, eggplant, tomato sauce baked with mozzarella on top.
Baked Ravioli
Cheese ravioli in tomato sauce baked with mozzarella cheese on top.
Lasagna
Meat lasagna, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce.
Manicotti (Cannelloni)
A tubular pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese, topped with tomato sauce, and baked with mozzarella on top.
Stuffed Shells
Stuffed Rigatoni
Seafood (Frutti Di Mare)
Seafood Combo Marinara
Mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari in marinara sauce or fra diavolo (spicy).
Calamari Marinara
Calamari Fra Diavolo
In marinara sauce or fra diavolo (spicy).
Mussels Marinara
In marinara sauce or fra diavolo (spicy).
Mussel Fra Diavolo
Scungilli Marinara
In marinara sauce or fra diavolo (spicy).
Scungilli Fra Diavolo
Shrimp Marinara
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
In marinara sauce or fra diavolo (spicy) - served over your choice of pasta (linguine, spaghetti, angel hair, penne, rigatoni) or served with a small garden salad.
Shrimp Scampi
Traditional shrimp scampi made with shrimp, butter, white wine, garlic (this is not a cream sauce) - served over your choice of pasta (linguine, spaghetti, angel hair, penne, rigatoni) or served with a small garden salad.
Fried Shrimp Dinner
Fried breaded shrimp served over a bed of lettuce.
Fried Shrimp Parmigiana
Fried shrimp, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce.
Fried Flounder
Fried breaded flounder served over a bed of lettuce.
Fried Flounder Parmigiana (Half Sub)
Fried flounder, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce on toasted italian bread.
Chicken (Pollo)
Chicken Milanese
Chicken with a bread crumb-parmesan coating fried to crispy perfection.
Chicken Francese
Chicken lightly battered with eggs prepared in a buttery lemon-white wine sauce.
Chicken Lemon Sauce
Chicken sautéed in a lemon, butter, and white wine sauce.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken sauteed with fresh mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce.
Chicken Mushroom Sauce
Chicken sauteed with mushrooms and onions in marinara sauce.
Chicken Parmigiana
Fried chicken cutlet covered with tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Piccata
Sauteed chicken with capers in a lemon white wine sauce.
Chicken Saltimbocca
Grilled chicken topped with prosciutto, spinach, and mozzarella cheese in a brown sauce with fresh mushrooms.
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken on the bone is prepared with sauteed onions, fresh mushrooms, and rosemary in marinara sauce.
Veal (Vitello)
Veal Pizzaiola
Veal scallopini sauteed with kalamata olives in marinara sauce.
Veal Milanese
Veal cutlet with a bread crumb-parmesan coating fried to crispy perfection.
Veal Francese
Veal scallopini lightly battered with eggs prepared in a buttery lemon-white wine sauce.
Veal Lemon Sauce
Veal scallopini sauteed with lemon, butter, and white wine.
Veal Marsala
Veal scallopini sauteed with fresh mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce.
Veal Mushroom Sauce
Veal sauteed with mushrooms and onions in marinara sauce.
Veal Parmigiana
Fried veal cutlet covered with tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Veal Piccata
Veal scallopini sautéed with capers in a lemon white wine sauce.
Veal Saltimbocca
Veal scallopini topped with prosciutto, spinach, and mozzarella cheese in a brown sauce with fresh mushrooms.
Hot Subs
Chicken Parmigiana Sub
Flounder fried chicken cutlet, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce on toasted italian bread.
Chicken Tomato Sauce Sub
Fried chicken cutlet and tomato sauce on toasted italian bread.
Chicken California Sub
Fried chicken cutlet, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toasted italian bread.
Grilled Chicken and Broccoli Rabe
Grilled chicken and broccoli rabe sautéed in oil and garlic on toasted italian bread.
Grilled Chicken Tricolore Sub
Grilled chicken, sautéed broccoli rabe, red roasted peppers, and fresh mozzarella on toasted italian bread.
Eggplant Parmigiana Sub
Eggplant, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce on toasted italian bread.
Fried Flounder California Sub
Fried flounder, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Fried Flounder Parmigiana Sub
Fried flounder, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce on toasted italian bread.
Meatballs Tomato Sauce Sub
Homemade meatballs and tomato sauce on toasted italian bread.
Meatball Parmigiana Sub
Homemade meatballs, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese on toasted italian bread.
Fried Shrimp Parmigiana Sub
Fried shrimp, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce on toasted italian bread.
Fried Shrimp California Sub
Fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toasted italian bread.
Veal Parmigiana Sub
Fried veal cutlet, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce on toasted italian bread.
Veal Tomato Sauce Sub
Fried veal cutlet, lettuce tomato, and mayo on toasted italian bread.
Veal California Sub
Fried veal cutlet, lettuce tomato, and mayo on toasted italian bread.
Peppers and Eggs Sub
Potatoes and Eggs Sub
Peppers, Potatoes, and Eggs Sub
Potatoes, Eggs, and Bacon Sub (Whole)
Potatoes, Eggs, and Cheese Sub
Sausage Tomato Sauce Sub
Sausage Parmigiana Sub
Sausage and Peppers Sub
Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Sub
Panini
American Panini
Turkey, provolone cheese, crispy bacon, and mayo.
Caprese Panini
Fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and homemade basil pesto on toasted grill-pressed Italian bread.
Chicken Caprese Panini
Grilled chicken, fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and homemade basil pesto on toasted grill-pressed Italian bread.
Reginella Panini
Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, red roasted peppers, and a drizzle of olive oil on toasted grill-pressed Italian bread.
Torino Panini
Roast beef, provolone cheese, and mayo on toasted grill-pressed Italian bread.
Wraps
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
Buffalo Grilled Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, buffalo sauce, lettuce, and tomato.
Barbecue Grilled Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, barbecue sauce, lettuce, and tomato.
Turkey BLT Wrap
Sliced turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
From the Grill (Alla Griglia)
Hamburger
Served with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and a side of french fries.
Cheeseburger
American cheese served with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and a side of french fries.
Bacon Cheeseburger
Bacon, american cheese, served with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and with a side of french fries.
Side Orders (Contorni)
French Fries
French Fries with Cheese
Sweet Potato Fries
Meatballs
Two of our homemade meatballs in our tomato sauce.
Turkey Meatballs
Prepared in tomato sauce.
Sausage (2 Pcs)
Two pieces of sausage in our tomato sauce.
Onion Rings
Sauteed Vegetable Entrees (Verdure)
Broccoli Rabe Saute
Sauteed in garlic and oil.
Spinach Saute
Sauteed in garlic and oil.
Broccoli Saute
Sauteed in garlic and oil.
Escarole Saute
Sauteed in garlic and oil.
String Beans Marinara
String beans sauteed in our marinara sauce
String Beans Garlic and Oil (String Beans Aglio and Olio)
Sauteed in garlic and oil.
Beverages
Bottles of Soda (2 lt)
Honest Tea
Honey green tea, lemon, and unsweetened.
Gold Peak Tea
Unsweetened, peach, lemon, sweet tea, lemonade, and raspberry.
Juice (20 oz)
Dessert (Dolci)
Cannoli
Tiramisu
Sponge cake soaked in espresso with mascarpone cheese and dusted with cocoa powder.
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Recent Reviews
This is the closest to a home cooked Sunday dinner. I love this place. They really treat us like family when we are here. Food is excellent! Very kind and friendly. Love this place!!!!!
April 2025
My office orders from La Ginestra every Tuesday faithfully for years and they’ve never disappointed. Amazing Italian food, perfect pricing, and even more Sal & Angela (owners) truly care and always have a welcome smile! Love love love La G!
October 2024
Came here without knowing what options they had, because I was riding with some friends to see some live entertainment. We came here and were very pleased with the food. I got pasta with seafood and like it.
The people here are very friendly and the place was very quiet with all the others around us.
I didn't think the food was going to be this good here, but I was surprised and will come back to try other things when I am in the area.
The people here are very friendly and the place was very quiet with all the others around us.
I didn't think the food was going to be this good here, but I was surprised and will come back to try other things when I am in the area.
September 2024
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