Il Giardino Sul Mare

2 Hollywood Blvd S, Forked River
(609) 971-7699

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Veal Saltimbocca Alla Romana
Lobster Ravioli with Shrimp
Gnocchi Alla Romana
Fettuccine Alfredo
Chicken Parmigiana
Gnocchi Ala Romana
Stuffed Artichoke
Gamberoni Giganti
Calamari Fritti
Chicken Marsala

Risottos and Pastas
Linguine Ala Vongole
Linguine pasta, sautéed littleneck clams with garlic, olive oil and chopped clams. Served in red or white sauce.
Rigatoni Ala Vodka
Rigatoni pasta tossed in a our special vodka pink cream sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta sautéed in a cream sauce with parmesan cheese.
Pollo Ala Vodka
Rigatoni alla vodka topped with grilled chicken.
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
Eggplant slices layered and baked with mozzarella cheese and topped with tomato sauce. Served over spaghetti pasta.
Linguine Barese
Linguine pasta, shrimp, Italian sausage and broccoli sautéed in garlic and olive oil sauce.
Gnocchi Ala Romana
Our potato gnocchi sautéed with tomato sauce, fresh basil and parmigiana cheese.
Fettuccine Il Giardino
Ribbons of fresh pasta sautéed with onions, peas, wild mushrooms, prosciutto and shrimp in a very delicate fresh tomato cream sauce.
Risotto Dal Contadino
Arborio rice, grilled chicken, diced asparagus topped with roasted almonds and shaved pecorino Romano cheese. In tarragon cream sauce.
Risotto Ortolano
Safron Arborio rice, with mixed vegetables in a safron cream sauce.
Lasagna Il Giardino
Layers of homemade pasta filled with three cheeses, meat, tomato sauce and seasonings. Topped with melted mozzarella.
Risotto Maremonti
Arborio rice, shrimp, mushrooms, mussels, asparagus in a saffron cream sauce.
Cheese Ravioli
Risotto Maremonti
Arborio rice, with mussels, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, asparagus and roasted red peppers in creamy saffron sauce.

Cold Antipasto
Stuffed Artichoke
Oreganatta Style.
Insalatta Di Mare
A combination of shrimp, calamari, scungilli, baby octopus, marinated in lemon garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and fresh herbs.
Mozzarella Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, onions, capers, extra-virgin olive oil, and a touch of vinegar.
Antipasto Fresco for One
Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, prosciutto, roasted red peppers, black olives and onions with a touch of vinaigrette.
Zuppa Di Vongole
Clams steamed in a light tomato sauce, hot or sweet.
Antipasto Fresco for Two
For two .. Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, prosciutto, roasted red peppers, black olives, onions and a touch of vinegar.

Soups
Pasta Faggioli
Pasta and imported white kidney beans prepared our own special way.
Stracciatella Romana
Fresh chicken broth, spinach, eggs, and cheese.
Soup of the Day

Meal Add On
Semolina Bread Piece + House Salad + 12oz Fountain Drink
Fountain drinks include Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Schwepps Ginger Ale, Starry, Lemonade, Iced Tea, Raspberry Iced Tea.
Semolina Bread Piece + House Salad
Add a piece of semolina bread piece and a house salad to your meal.
Semolina Bread Piece + French Fries

Salads and Sides
Insalata Alla Cesare
Caesar salad.
French Fries
Garlic Full Loaf of Semolina Bread
House Salad
Fresh green mix, tossed with carrot shavings, red onions. With balsamic vinaigrette or blue cheese dressing. Please specify dressing in the comments.
Insalata D'arugola
Very delicate leaves of Italian lettuce tossed with red onions, tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
Broccoli Di Rabe
Side of Broccoli
Side of Spinach
Semolina Bread Piece with Meal
Piece of toasted semolina bread to accompany your meal.
12 Oz Fountain Drink / Soda
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Schweppes Ginger Ale, Starry, Iced Tea, Raspberry Iced Tea, Lemonade.
Full Loaf of Semolina Bread

Chicken
Pollo Alla Francese
Boneless breast of chicken, dipped in egg, sauteed in lemon, white wine, and spices.
Pollo Scarpariello
Sauteed chicken breast, sausage, onions, mushrooms, sweet and hot peppers in a light brown sauce.
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken cutlet, topped with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
Pollo Carlino
Sauteed chicken breast with roasted garlic. Topped with roasted peppers, asparagus and fresh mozzarella.
Petto Di Pollo Marsala
Boneless breast of chicken sautéed with mushrooms and marsala wine.
Pollo Siciliano
Breast of chicken cutlet topped with mozzarella cheese and eggplant. Glazed and wild mushrooms.

Veal
Vitello Alla Francese
Scaloppini of veal, egg battered. Sautéed in a lemon, butter and wine sauce.
Vitello Alla Parmigiana
Breaded veal cutlet topped with mozzarella cheese and our tomato sauce.
Saltimbocca Alla Romana
Scaloppini medallions of veal served over fresh spinach. Topped with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese in brown sherry wine sauce.
Veal Marsala
Scaloppini of veal sautéed with a marsala wine sauce and mushrooms.
Veal Carlino
Sauteed veal scaloppini with roasted garlic. Topped with roasted red peppers, asparagus and fresh mozzarella.
Veal Verone
Scaloppini of veal topped with melted mozzarella, pignoli nuts and capers, in a lemon, garlic and white wine sauce.
Veal Scarpariello
Sauteed veal scaloppini, sausage, onions, mushrooms, sweet and hot peppers in a light brown sauce.
Veal Siciliano
Veal cutlet topped with mozzarella cheese and eggplant. Glazed and wild mushrooms.

Seafood
Gamberoni Scampi
Shrimp sauteed in lemon, garlic and white sauce.
Capellini Con Gamberi E Arugula
Angel hair pasta with sautéed shrimp, arugula lettuce, garlic, olive oil and fresh tomato.
Gamberoni E Capesante Stefano
Scallops sauteed with roasted garlic, shiitake, portobello, and button mushrooms, finished with scallions, olive oil, plum tomatoes sauce and melted gorgonzola served over linguine.
Zuppa Di Pesce
Giardino's special combination of scallops, shrimp, clams, calamari, mussels, and fish of the day, in a red seafood sauce on a bed of linguine.
Giardino's Candlelight Feast
Combination of scallops, crabmeat, shrimps, asparagus, and mushrooms, in a red roasted pepper cream sauce; served over linguine pasta.
Linguine Malafemmina
Lobster tail, shrimp, and cams, sauteed with wild mushrooms, fresh tomato, garlic, and white wine sauce, over linguine.
Combinazione Catania
Salmon and shrimp baked with seasoned bread crumbs, garlic, olive oil and a touch of fresh tomato served on a bed of fresh baby field greens.
Gamberoni Marinara
Shrimp sauteed with marinara sauce; over a bed of pasta linguine.

From Our Grill
New York Strip Steak
It will be done medium temperature unless you specify.
New Zealand Rack of Lamb
Grilled rack of lamb in an argentinian herb sauce- chimichurri. Served with broccoli rabe.
Grilled Pork Chop
Grilled pork chop served with the side of the day.

For the Kids (Serves People Below 12 Years Old)
Linguine with Meatballs
Fingers & Fries
Kids Cheese Ravioli
Kids Salad
Kids Chicken Parmigiana

Desserts
Tiramisu
Cannoli Siciliano
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Italian Cheesecake
Tartuffo

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Recent Reviews

Make sure if you were there for lunch that you say you want to order small plates since the waitress does not ask you whether you want small plates or large plates and she automatically orders you large plates even though you discussed with her about a lunch menu and she told you that the lunch menu is the small plates. I asked her why didn’t she ask us about small plates and she said I don’t know what small plates are on the menu. And I said you’re the waitress why don’t...
July 2025
This wonderful hidden gem never disappoints. The drinks, food and service are top notch. My husband and I have never had a bad meal here and they give you enormous portions that make for a great leftovers the next day. They also don’t rush you and take the time to make sure that you’re enjoying your dining experience. Always a treat having dinner here!
November 2024
Returned to Il Giardino after several years to find new ownership. The food was still outstanding. The owner was a wonderful host and the service was great. Pleasantly surprised. I WILL be back!
October 2024

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Il Giardino Sul Mare

2 Hollywood Blvd S, Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-7699