La Cucina Piccola

178 Eagle Rock Ave #1341, Roseland
(973) 830-3163

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Eggplant Parmigiana with Spaghetti
Spinach & Pasta Soup
Chicken Milanese
Fried Calamari
Cannoli
Burrata

Menu

Antipasti (Lunch)
Meatballs Marinara with Ricotta
Fried Calamari
Served with our marinara sauce.
Burrata Antipasto
Tomato, roasted peppers, caper berries, prosciutto, and EVOO.
Spinach, Pasta, and Cannibelli Soup

Insalate (Lunch)
House Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, red onion, goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Classic Caesar Salad
Croutons and shaved parmesan.
Arugula Salad
Apples, walnuts, cranberries, gorgonzola, and white balsamic vinaigrette.
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, balsamic glaze, and EVOO.

Panini (Lunch)
Pesto Panini
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, roasted pepper, and pesto. Served with crispy potatoes.
Parma Panini
Grilled chicken, prosciutto di parma, tomato, arugula, and balsamic. Served with crispy potatoes.
Chipotle Panini
Breaded chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, tomato, and chipotle mayonnaise. Served with crispy potatoes.
Meatball Parm Panini
Meatballs, marinara sauce, and mozzarella. Served with crispy potatoes.

Pasta (Lunch)
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Served with fresh tomato and basil.
Rigatoni
In a beef bolognese sauce with Parmigiano and a touch of cream.
Penne Alla Vodka
Pink tomato sauce with green peas.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Served with marinara sauce and topped with ricotta cheese.
Spinach Ravioli
Served with mushrooms, garlic, and olive oil.
Shrimp Scampi
Served with garlic, white wine, and lemon over linguine.

Secondi (Lunch)
Frittata
Open-faced omelet with spinach, fresh tomato, and mozzarella.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Layered with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella, served with spaghetti.
Chicken Giambotta
Served with sausage, peppers, onions, and crispy potatoes.
Chicken Milanese
Breaded and topped with arugula, tomato, and fresh mozzarella.
Chicken Parmigiana
Served with fontina cheese over spaghetti.
Filet of Sole Francese
In a lemon wine sauce.
Shrimp and Beans
Sauteed with chorizo and fresh tomato.

Antipasti
Eggplant Appetizer
Panko-crusted eggplant layered with ricotta, fontina, and marinara.
Homemade Meatballs in Marinara over Creamy Risotto
Topped with shaved parmesan.
Zuppa di Clams
Littleneck clams steamed in white wine garlic sauce with fresh tomato.
Meatballs Marinara
With hand-dipped ricotta.
Fried Calamari
Served with our marinara sauce.
Shrimp and Beans
Sauteed with chorizo and fresh tomato.

Zuppa
Spinach, Pasta, and Cannellini Bean Soup

Insalate
Arugula Salad
Apples, walnuts, cranberries, gorgonzola, and white balsamic in.
Green Bean Salad
Green beans, tomato, red onion, and red wine vinaigrette
House Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, red onion, goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Classic Caesar Salad
Croutons and shaved Parmesan.
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, balsamic glaze, and EVOO.

Pasta
Pappardelle with Lamb Ragout
Ribbon pasta in a lamb ragout with melted goat cheese.
Linguine Vongole
One dozen littleneck clams steamed in garlic white wine sauce.
Rigatoni Bolognese
Classic beef bolognese sauce with parmesan cheese.
Shrimp and Broccoli Rabe
Spaghetti with shrimp, broccoli rabe, sundried tomatoes, and garlic white wine sauce.
Zuppa di Pesce
Clams, shrimp, and calamari in a light tomato sauce over capellini.
Rigatoni Campagna
Served with sausage, mushrooms, and tomato basil sauce.
Penne Alla Vodka
Pink tomato sauce with green peas.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Served with marinara sauce and topped with ricotta cheese.
Spinach Ravioli
Served with mushrooms and peas in a truffle cream sauce.
Shrimp Scampi
Served with garlic, white wine, and lemon over linguine.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
In a spicy tomato sauce over linguine.
Black Linguine Alla Tricia
Served with shrimp, calamari, and spinach in a saffron broth.

Secondi
Salmone alla Mostarda
Over spinach and veggies and dijon mustard sauce.
Chicken Francese
Egg dipped and lemon sauce.
Chicken Marsala
Marsala mushroom sauce.
Chicken Parmigiana
Served with spaghetti.
Chicken Piccata
Lemon caper sauce.
Pork Chop Veneto
Pork chop Veneto.
Pork Chop di Porto
Double cut pork chop with figs in a port wine sauce.
Salmone Oreganata
Panko-crusted salmon with spinach and mashed potato and lemon sauce.
Sirloin Steak Toscana
Black Angus sirloin with garlic, herbs, and olive oil over broccoli rabe.
Veal Francese
Egg dipped and lemon sauce.
Veal Marsala
Marsala mushroom sauce.
Veal Parmigiana
Served with spaghetti.
Veal Piccata
Lemon caper sauce.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Layered with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella. Served with spaghetti.
Chicken Giambotta
With sausage, peppers, onions, and crispy potatoes.
Chicken Milanese
Breaded and topped with arugula, tomato, and fresh mozzarella.
Veal Tartufo
With mushrooms and spinach in a brown sauce, and truffle oil.
Veal Capperi
Sauteed with capers and mushrooms in white wine lemon sauce.
Sirloin Steak Giambotta
Black Angus sirloin with peppers, onions, mushrooms, and crispy potatoes.
Filet of Sole Francese
In a lemon wine sauce.
Shrimp Risotto
Mushroom risotto with grilled shrimp and parmesan.

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Recent Reviews

Our server was mediocre. After telling him I was highly allergic to one of ingredients in the and being able to swap out that ingredient for another, I was given my salad with the ingredient that I was highly allergic to he was very apathetic about the situation. It was corrected but no morsel of concern or apology. My main coarse was to be rare. It came out medium. He never came over to make everything was ok. I didn't bother to do anything about it as I was sure the next...
July 2025
Remains our favorite local spot and is one of the best Italian restaurants in NJ. Food is consistently delicious. They always have great specials in addition to the regular menu and service is always excellent.
July 2025
We have always loved this place and visit regularly. However, on Father's Day, our entrees were not prepared as expected. My wife and I both ordered Strip Steaks, one medium and the other medium rare, but both arrived well done. Due to the restaurant being very busy for the holiday, I decided not to make a fuss by sending them back. I hope our next experience will be better. On a positive note Frank and the rest of the staffs were excellent.
June 2025

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La Cucina Piccola

178 Eagle Rock Ave #1341, Roseland, NJ 07068
(973) 830-3163