La Lanterna Cafe & Grill

29 W Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood
(201) 444-5520

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Pappardelle Funghi E Salsiccia
Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
Triple Chocolate Mousse Coppa
Lenguini a La Carbonara
Stuff Shrimp Special
Seafood Fra Diavolo
Chicken Franchise
Shrimp Parmigiana
Mussels Bianca
Seafood Salad

Menu

Appetizer
Arancini
Classic Rice Ball served in a Pesto Cream Sauce
Mussels Bianca
Mussels sauteed in White Sauce
Mussels Rose
Mussels sauteed in Red Sauce
Polpette
Classic Meatballs, Tomatoes, Basil Purée, and whipped Ricotta
Carpaccio
Thinly sliced raw Filet Mignon, served with Parmigiana Reggiano, Aioli and Capers, with Arugula and Truffle Oil
Burrata
Burrata Mozzarella over a bed of Arugula and Prosciutto
Clams Gratinate
Little Neck Clams au Gratin in Garlic, Oil, and White Wine dusted with Seasoned Bread Crumbs
Frito Misto
Fried Mix of Calamari, Shrimp, Zucchini and Vinegar Peppers served with Aioli
Tagliere - Cheese and Meat Platter
Chef selection of three Cheeses and three Cured Meats with Fixings

Salad
Caesar Side Salad
Green salad with Caesar dressing and cheese.
Garden Side Salad
Green salad with mixed vegetables.
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce with Garlic Crostini in classic Caesar Dressing
La Lanterna Salad
Field greens with crumbled goat cheese, walnuts, cran-raisins. Sliced granny smith apples drizzled with a raspberry vinaigrette.
Arugula e Pera (Pear Salad)
Arugula, Pear, and Gorgonzola in a Lemon Vinaigrette
Beet Salad
Mixed Greens, Roasted Beets, Cantaloupe, Goat Cheese, Pumpkin Seeds and Honey Mustard Balsamic Vinaigrette

Pasta
Penne Puttanesca
Garlic, Oil, DOP Tomato, Capers, Olives, and White Wine
Spaguetti Carbonara
Spaghetti, Pancetta, Eggs, Black Pepper, and Pecorino
Rigatoni Amatriciana
Pasta with DOP Tomatoes, Pancetta, lightly caramelized Onions, and Pecorino
Gnocchi al Ragu
Homemade Potato Gnocchi served in a Meat Sauce alla Bolognese
Pasticcio di Carne
Classic Lasagna with Meat Sauce alla Bolognese
Linguine alla Vongole - Bianca
Classic Linguine with Clams served in a White Sauce
Linguine alla Vongole - Rose
Classic Linguine with Clams served in a Red Sauce
Pappardelle Funghi e Salsiccia
Wild mix of Mushrooms, Italian Sausage, White Wine with a touch of Cream and Reggiano
Linguine Pesto Shrimp
Pesto a la Genovese, Shrimp, and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Shrimp freshly sautéed in our delightful fra diablo sauce with spinach served over a bed of linguini pasta.

Chicken
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Breast sauteed in White Wine, Stewed Tomatoes, Wild Mushrooms, Herbs, and Olives
Chicken alla Milanese
Breaded pan-fried Chicken served with Arugula, Fennel, Grape Tomato Salad, Lemon Vinaigrette, Roasted Potatoes and shaved Parmigiana Cheese
Chicken alla Marsala
Savory boneless breasts of Chicken sauteed in Marsala Wine and Wild Mushrooms with Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
Chicken Parmigiana
Classic Chicken Parmigiana served with Linguine and a rich Tomato Sauce
Pollo Agrumi
Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast pan-roasted with Citrus Demi-Glaze served with Roasted Potatoes, Arugula, Fennel, Grape Tomato Salad, Lemon Dressing and shaved Parmigiana
Chicken Scarpariello
Chicken Breast, Sausage, Vinegar, Pepper, Mushrooms, Roasted Potatoes, with White Wine and Herbs

Meat
Costolette di Maiale
Double-cut Pork Chops, Calabrese Peppers, Espresso Rub in a Grappa Sauce served with Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli Rabe
Vitello Paliarde
Thin slices of Milk-Fed Veal lightly marinated and grilled, served with Roasted Potatoes, Arugula, Fennel, Grape Tomato Salad, Lemon Dressing and shaved Parmigiana
Vitello Milanese
Breaded Pan-fried Veal served with Arugula, Fennel, Grape Tomato Salad, Lemon Vinaigrette, Roasted Potatoes, and shaved Parmigiana Cheese
Vitello alla Marsala
Veal Scallopini cooked in an aromatic and delectable mélange of Marsala Wine and Wild Mushrooms
Vitello Parmigiana
Classic Veal Parmigiana served with Linguine and a rich Tomato Sauce
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Thin slices of Milk-Fed Veal, Sage, Prosciutto, and White Wine served with Roasted Potatoes and Spinach
Filetto Di Manso
Filet Mignon wrapped in Prosciutto over a Red Wine Reduction with Mashed Potatoes and Spinach

Seafood
Salmone Arrotolato
Basil-seasoned Salmon, Cherry Tomatoes, Black Olives, Zucchini, Carrots, and Roasted Potatoes
Shrimp Scampi
Jumbo Shrimp sauteed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Lemon, and White Wine Sauce with Roasted Potatoes and Spinach
Gamberi Croccanti
Crispy pan-seared Jumbo Shrimp with Breadcrumbs over Orzo Pasta, Creamy Shrimp Reduction and Leeks with touch of a Lemon Sauce
Branzino
Oven-roasted Branzino with Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Fennel, Lemon Dressing, and Roasted Potatoes
Brodetto
Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Calamari, Onion, Fennel, Tomato, Garlic, Azafran (Safflower), Zucchini, White Wine, and Grape Tomatoes

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Recent Reviews

From the moment you call to make a reservation, you feel genuinely taken care of. When you walk in, Joanne, the owner, makes sure you feel like the most important guest in the room. She personally visits every table to welcome guests and share the specials for the night, which sets the tone right away. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with the charm of a family-style fine dining experience. And the food is absolutely delicious. Definitely book in advance.
December 2025
Thank you for a wonderful date night. Truly enjoyed the grilled octopus. And so nice to meet with Joanne who I truly admire from all the reviews here. Happy birthday to your granddaughter! They are so lovely!

Joanne is amazing! She’s the one when you have a bad day, you feel like to come to eat to get the comfort from home… food is amazing… service is attentive… but she’s the key to make the difference! Salute to Joanne!! Have a great Sunday and please...
September 2025
This place was awesome! We went for my girlfriend’s birthday, and it was amazing. The owner (did not get her name) made us feel at home! She shared all of the specials with us (we got the burrata and the guacamole), and ordered the shrimp and the eggplant parm for dinner: 10/10. The service was amazing, the ambiance was amazing, and the prices were fair! I would recommend anyone going. I am all for the experience and this was a 10/10 thank you for making her birthday special!
August 2025

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La Lanterna Cafe & Grill

29 W Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 444-5520