Cucina Alessi Italian
55 US-9, Manalapan
(732) 845-0905
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Tomato Garlic & Basil White Round Pizza
Margarita Round Pizza
Plain Cheese Pizza
18" Round Pizza
Plain Cheese Pizza
Extra Cheese Pizza
White Pizza
Ricotta, mozzarella & pecorino romano
White Pizza with tomato garlic & basil
Margherita Pizza
Fresh mozzarella, garlic & basil
Alessi Vegetable Special
Plain Pizza topped with olives, tomatoes, onions, peppers, broccoli, spinach, eggplant & mushrooms
Alessi Everything Pizza
Pepperoni, sausage, broccoli, spinach, eggplant, olives, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions & peppers
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Cheesesteak Pizza
Chicken Fajita Pizza
Chicken parm pizza
Vodka
Tortellini
Deep Dish Pizza
10" Deep Dish Plain Pizza
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
10" Vegetable Deep Dish Pizza
10" White Deep Dish Pizza
18" Deep Dish Pizza
Sicilian Pizza
Plain Sicilian Cheese Pizza
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
Extra Cheese Sicilian Pizza
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
Alessi Sicilian Special Pizza
Peppers,onions,olives,eggplant,spinach,broccoli,mushrooms,sausage and pepperoni
Sicilian Vegetable Special Pizza
Spinach,broccoli,tomatoes,peppers,onions,olives, eggplant and mushrooms
Flip Flop Sicilian Pizza
Brooklyn Style.. Sauce on to - Cheese on the bottom
Grandma Pie
Crushed plum tomatoes,garlic and basil on a thin crust Sicilian
Appetizers
Mozzarella In Carozza
Bruschetta
Toasted bread with tomatoes, onions & garlic.
Fried Zucchini
Mozzarella Sticks 5
Mozzarella cheese that has been coated and fried.
Garlic Bread
Buttery bread that is topped with garlic and herbs
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella Cheese
Buttery bread that is topped with garlic and mozzarella cheese.
Deep Fried Ravioli
Sicilian Rice Balls
Stuffed ball of rice with meat,peas and cheese
Hot Wings
8 Piece Wings & Legs
Broccoli Rabe
Sauteed in garlic and oil
French Fries
Side of Meatballs
Side of two meatballs in tomato sauce
Side of Sausage
Side of two sausage in tomato sauce
Seafood Appetizers
Calamari Marinara
Fried Calamari
Clams Oreganato
Fried Shrimp
Zuppa di Clams Red
Zuppa Di Clams White
Antipasto
Cold Antipasto
Salami, capicola, ham, provolone cheese over garden vegetables.
Hot Antipasto
Shrimp, clams oreganato, mussels & eggplant rollantini.
Soups
Pasta e Fagioli Soup bowl 16oz
Chicken Noodle Soup bowl 16oz
Salads
Insalata Mista
A Mediterranean blend topped with cracked peppers, salt, balsamic & olive oil.
Tossed Salad
Garden vegetables.
Tossed Salad with Tuna
Garden vegetables topped with Tuna
Chef's Salad
A smaller version of the cold antipasto. Salami, capicola, ham, provolone cheese over garden vegetables.
Mozzarella Fresco e Pomodoro Salad
Fresh mozzarella cheese & tomatoes.
Calamari Salad
Scungilli Salad
Seafood Salad
Caesar Salad
Spinach & Portabello Salad
Served with sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, red onions & fresh mozzarella cheese.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Garden Vegetables topped with our marinated grilled chicken
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Baked Specialties
Calzone
Mozzarella, Ricotta, Romano Cheese
Deep Fried Calzone
Deep fried we made it in Brooklyn.
Vegetable Special Calzone
Sausage Roll
Filled with sausage, peppers, onions, sauce & mozzarella cheese.
Pepperoni Roll
Filled with pepperoni, peppers, onions sauce & mozzarella cheese.
Stromboli
Filled with ham, salami, capicola, pepperoni, sausage & mozzarella cheese.
Spinach Roll
Filled with sauteed spinach, garlic & mozzarella cheese.
Broccoli Roll
Filled with sauteed broccoli, garlic & mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Roll
Filled with a breaded chicken cutlet, tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese.
Paninis
1. Grilled Chicken Breast & Fresh Mozzarella Panini
Fresh mozzarella, artichoke hearts & sun dried tomatoes with balsamic vinegar
2. Breaded Eggplant Panini
Breaded eggplant, ricotta, fresh mozzarella & plum tomatoes
3. Grilled Chicken Breast & Broccoli Rabe Panini
Grilled chicken breast, broccoli Rabe, swiss, extra virgin olive oil & garlic
4. Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Panini
Oven roasted turkey breast, swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce & raspberry mayo
5. Prosciutto Di Parma Panini
Thin sliced prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, basil & extra virgin olive oil
6. Grilled Eggplant Panini
Grilled eggplant, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, baby field greens & balsamic vinegar
7. Grilled Portobello Mushroom Panini
Grilled portobello mushrooms, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, baby field greens & balsamic vinegar
8. Grilled Veggie Panini
Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, roasted peppers, baby field greens & balsamic vinegar
9. Grilled Flank Steak Panini
Grilled flank steak, tomatoes, red onions, baby field greens & mayo
10. Tuna Panini
Tuna with lettuce & tomatoes
11. Roast Beef Panini
Roast beef with mushroom demi glaze & provolone cheese
12. Buffalo Chicken Panini
Breaded chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese, fresh mozzarella & celery
13. Steak Chipotle Panini
Flank steak, fresh mozzarella, peppers, onions & chipotle ranch dressing
Wraps
1. Grilled Chicken Breast & Fresh Mozzarella Wrap
Fresh mozzarella, artichoke hearts & sun dried tomatoes with balsamic vinegar
2. Breaded Eggplant Wrap
Breaded eggplant, ricotta, fresh mozzarella & plum tomatoes
3. Grilled Chicken Breast & Broccoli Rabe Wrap
Grilled chicken breast, broccoli Rabe, swiss, extra virgin olive oil & garlic
4. Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Wrap
Oven roasted turkey breast, swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce & raspberry mayo
5. Prosciutto Di Parma Wrap
Thin sliced prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, basil & extra virgin olive oil
6. Grilled Eggplant Wrap
Grilled eggplant, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, baby field greens & balsamic vinegar
7. Grilled Portobello Mushroom Wrap
Grilled portobello mushrooms, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, baby field greens & balsamic vinegar
8. Grilled Veggie Wrap
Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, roasted peppers, baby field greens & balsamic vinegar
9. Grilled Flank Steak Wrap
Grilled flank steak, tomatoes, red onions, baby field greens & mayo
10. Tuna Wrap
Tuna with lettuce & tomatoes
11. Roast Beef Wrap
Roast beef with mushroom demi glaze & provolone cheese
12. Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Breaded chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese, fresh mozzarella & celery
13. Steak Chipotle Wrap
Flank steak, fresh mozzarella, peppers, onions & chipotle ranch dressing
Cold Subs
Italian Hero
Ham, salami, capicola & provolone cheese.
Ham, Salami & Cheese Sub
Ham & Cheese Sub
Roast Beef Sub
Roast Beef & Cheese Sub
Roast Beef, Turkey & Cheese Sub
Turkey Sub
Turkey & Cheese Sub
Chicken Breast Sub
Fried Chicken Breast
Tuna Sub
Prosciutto Di Parma & Fresh Mozzarella Sub
Hot Subs
Grilled Chicken Sub
Veal Cutlet Parmigiana Sub
Sausage Parmigiana Sub
Meatball Parmigiana Sub
Sausage, Onions & Peppers Sub
Pepper & Egg Sub
Eggplant Parmigiana Sub
Chicken Parmigiana Sub
Sausage Sub
Meatball Sub
Shrimp Parmigiana Sub
Sausage & Egg Sub
Potato & Egg Sub
Italian Hot Dog
2 hot dogs with peppers, potatoes & onions.
Cheesesteaks Hero
Steak Sub
Cheesesteak Sub
Chicken Cheesesteak Sub
House Special Sub
Peppers, mushrooms & onions.
California Cheesesteak Hero
Lettuce, tomatoes onions & mayo.
Pasta Dishes
Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Served with your choice of pasta
Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Crushed plum tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil. Served with your choice of pasta.
Pasta with Meatballs
Served with your choice of pasta.
Pasta with Sausage
Served with your choice of pasta.
Pasta With Broccoli
In a white sauce
Pasta with Mushrooms
Served with your choice of pasta.
Pasta with Meat Sauce
Served with your choice of pasta.
Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil Grandma's Way
Aglio e olio alla nonna pippina. Served with your choice of pasta.
Filetto di Pomodoro Pasta
Whole plum tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil. Served with your choice of pasta.
Rigatoni alla Vodka
Light cream sauce and vodka.
Rigatoni Vodka alla Pietro Alessi
Served with shrimp.
Quattro Formaggio Pasta
A blend of 4 delicious cheeses, fresh mozzarella, provolone, Swiss and pecorino Romano cheeses. Served with your choice of pasta.
Pasta Bolognese
Meat sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Cheese Ravioli Parm
Ravioli in our tomato sauce topped with mozzarella
Manicotti
Manicotti in our tomato sauce topped with melted mozzarella.
Stuffed Shells
Stuffed shells in our tomato sauce topped with melted mozzarella.
Lasagna alla Rosetta Alessi
Baked Ziti Parm
Ziti, sauce and cheese.
Pasta Siciliano
Your choice of pasta with tomato sauce, mozzarella, ricotta & eggplant
Gourmet Pasta Dishes
Tortellini Con Pomodoro
Cheese tortellini with sauce
Tortellini Alfredo
Cheese tortellini in Alfredo sauce
Cavatelli Con Broccoli
Gnocchi Al Pomodoro
Gnocchi Alla Nina Alessi
Fresh mozzarella cheese, diced plum tomatoes & basil.
Lobster Ravioli In A Vodka Sauce
Chicken Dinners
Pollo Salta In Bocca Alla Romana
Chicken breast simmered in a dark sherry sauce then topped with ham sauteed spinach, eggs, mushrooms & provolone cheese.
Pollo Cucina Allesi
Chicken breast with potatoes, onions and sweet peppers in white chicken stock or marinara sauce.
Pollo Marsala
Chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms & marsala wine.
Pollo Franchese
Chicken breast dipped in egg batter then simmered in a white wine lemon sauce.
Pollo Brasciola
Chicken wrapped in sauteed spinach, prosciutto & a blend of cheese.
Pollo Sorrentino
Chicken breast simmered in a lightly sherry wine sauce with eggplant, sweet peppers, mushrooms, prosciutto & melted cheese.
Pollo Parmiggiano
Breaded chicken with sauce & cheese.
Pollo Toscanina
Chicken lightly floured & sauteed with mushrooms & artichoke hearts
Seafood Dinners
Salmone alla Marie Alessi
Salmon fillet served over a bed of broccoli rabe.
Scungilli Marinara
Pesce con Pomodoro
Fresh flounder filet topped with diced plum tomatoes and parsley then baked in white wine and butter.
Fried Filet of Sole
Filetto fritto.
Baked Filet of Sole
Calamari
Marinara or white wine sauce, garlic and olive oil.
Cozze - Mussels
Marinara or white wine sauce, garlic and olive oil.
Vongole - Clams
whole chopped clams with marinara or white wine sauce, garlic and olive oil.
Gamberi Franchese
Fresh shrimp dipped in egg batter then simmered in white wine and lemon.
Gamberi Parmigiana
Lighty breaded shrimp deep-fried and topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Gamberi Fra Diavolo
Shrimp in our spicy marinara sauce.
Gamberi Broccoli
Shrimp and broccoli in your choice of marinara sauce and scampi sauce.
Gamberi Marinara
Shrimp in our marinara sauce.
Gamberi Scampi
Shrimp, white wine, garlic and olive oil.
Zuppa Di Peace/ Seafood Combo
Mussels, Clams, shrimp & calamari
(Marinara or Scampi)
Veal & Others
Vitello Marsala
Vitello Franchese
Vitello Salta in Bocca alla Romana
Vitello Parmigiano
Vitello Milanese
Breaded veal served over lettuce.
Melenzana Parm
Eggplant Parmigiana. Comes with pasta and salad
Melenzana Rollatini
Rolled eggplant filled with ricotta cheese and ham, then topped with sauce and mozzarella cheese. Comes with pasta and salad
Sausage & Peppers
Sausage and peppers. Sauteed in sauce
Sausage Parmiggiano
Sausage Parmigiana.
Trippa alla Sal Alessi
Tripe with peas & onions in tomato sauce
Broccolli Rabe and Sausage
Broccoli Rabe & sausage cooked with extra virgin olive oil & garlic
Kids Menu
Kid's Pasta con Pomodoro
Tomato sauce.
Kid's Pasta with Meatballs
Kid's Pasta with Sausage
Salsiccia.
Kid's Ravioli cheese
Kid's Stuffed Shells
Kid's Pasta al Forno
Baked ziti Parmigiana.
Kid's Chicken Fingers and Fries
Beverages
2 Liter Diet Pepsi
2 Liter Pepsi
2 Liter Sierra Mist
2 Liter Ginger Ale
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Recent Reviews
I came here for the Sicilian and it tasted great. I wasn't expecting service, just focusing on the counter. 3 stars for atmosphere on a weekday for the dark/ abandoned restaurant in the back.
August 2026
I had a great experience at this froyo place! The staff was very friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better. Everything tasted fresh and delicious, and there were plenty of options to choose from. You can really tell they care about quality and customer service. I’ll definitely be coming back again!
April 2026
Cucina Alessi Restaurant and Pizzeria consistently delivers some of the best pizza I’ve ever had. I’ve visited half a dozen times, and each experience has been worth the trip. As someone particular about pizza, I can say this place stands out for both quality and flavor. Located in an upscale shopping center, Cucina Messi offers not only exceptional food but also a warm, welcoming atmosphere and attentive service.
September 2025
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