Calandra's IL Vecchio Cafe

Calamari Fritti

fresh calamari flash fried to a golden brown, served with hot or sweet marinara sauce

Mozzarella In Carrozza

fresh mozzarella cheese pressed between slices of bread, flash fried & baked golden brown, served with a side of marinara

Eggplant Rollatini

thinly sliced tender eggplant filled with fresh seasoned ricotta and topped with marinara & mozzarella

Mussels Marinara

fresh mussels served in a marinara sauce

Mini Orancini (star Ledger Favorite)

breaded and seasoned mini rice balls, stuffed with risotto, chopped meat and mozzarella cheese, served over marinara sauce

Mama E's Meatballs

Three homemade all beef meatballs from the family's traditional recipe.

Polenta

Creamy Italian cornmeal topped with beef bolognese and Grana Padano.

Caprese

Tomato, basil and house-made fresh mozzarella.

Mozzarella En Carrozza

Crispy toast & mozzarella served with tomato sauce.

Arancini

Crispy fried risotto balls filled with beef & cheese.

Eggplant Rollatini Skillet

Filled with seasoned ricotta and baked with sauce & mozzarella.

Pork Belly

Slowly braised and glazed in honey roasted garlic, peas romano, in a parsley herb sauce.

Buffalo

Buffalo milk mozzarella, prosciutto, balsamic glaze, and basil.

Calamari Fritti

Golden crispy tender rings with marinara.

Pulpo Della Casa

Grilled octopus in a balsamic reduction over arugula

Classic Taverna Burger

Black angus beef, lettuce, tomato, and onion on Calandra’s brioche with Italian fries - Add Cheddar Cheese for an additional charge.

Chicken Parmesan

Mozzarella & marinara sauce on a long roll.

Mediterranean Wrap

Chicken, spinach, feta, red onion.

Melanzana Panini

Breaded eggplant, mozzarella, sun-dried tomato pesto.

Venezia Panini

Chicken, basil, mozzarella, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomato, and balsamic glaze.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken, provolone, bacon with chipotle sauce on a Calandra's Italian sub

Shrimp Wrap

Lettuce, tomato, red onion, and ranch dressing.

Penne Vodka

Curly Rigatoni Norma

Eggplant & ricotta salata in marinara.

Fiornentini Bolognese

Spiral twist pasta in a beef ragù.

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Cheese Ravioli

Butter sauce or marinara.

Bucatini

Thick tubed pasta, porcini mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes, in a mushroom cream sauce.

Risotto Verdura

Slow cooked arborio rice in wine with mixed vegetables.

Paccheri Salsiccia

Large rigatoni and crumbled sausage in a pink cream sauce.

Linguini With Clam Sauce

With red or white clam sauce.

Malfadine Puttanesca

Black olives, capers, anchovies, and roasted pepper in a light marinara sauce

Caesar Salad

Romaine, croutons, fresh parmesan. No anchovies.

Steak Salad

Sliced flank steak, romaine, black olives, tomatoes, and roasted peppers, in Italian balsamic dressing. No substitutions.

House Salad

Mixed greens, onion, tomato, and cucumber.Gluten free.

Tomato & Onion Salad

Gluten free.

Beet Salad

Roasted beets, stracciatella cheese, pistachios, and fregola.

Avocado Salad

Romaine, tomato, cucumber, red onion in house vinaigrette.

Sole Oreganata

Lemon white wine sauce. Includes chef's starch and vegetables.

Pollo Al Forno

Breaded chicken cutlet Parmigiana style with marinara sauce, basil, mozzarella, and Parmigiano accompanied with pasta marinara.

Filetto Di Manzo

Grilled filet mignon with portobello cognac cream sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, and grilled asparagus

Pollo Marsala

Pollo Ortolano

Breaded chicken cutlet over tomato bruschetta topped with baby arugula.

Pork Chop

Oven-roasted Berkshire Black Porterhouse with broccoli rabe and mango chutney.

Salmon

Grilled organic Scottish filet served in an orange citrus sauce with couscous, broccoli, and roasted potatoes

Duck Breast

Long Island Crescent served with amaretto cream sauce over sauteed spinach, asparagus, and roasted potatoes

Pollo Piccata

Involtini Alla Valdostana

Pork cutlet filled with prosciutto, fontina cheese topped with shitake mushrooms and madeira wine sauce

Black Angus Ny Strip

With garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus

Bronzino

Broiled and topped with crab meat served over grilled vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes, and whole grain mustard sauce

Mahi Mahi

Sautéed mahi mahi and shrimp in a light cajun brandy cream sauce served with garlic mashed potatoes and Chef's vegetables

Chicken Noodle

White meat shredded chicken, celery, carrots, ditalini pasta.

Pasta Fagioli Bowl

Cannellini beans, ditalini pasta in tomato broth.

Flatbread Cucina

Prosciutto, Gorgonzola, fig jam, balsamic glaze.

Pizza Napolitano

Tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese.

Pizza Margherita

Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil.

Flatbread Luciano

Fresh spinach, kalamata olives, ricotta

Pizza Penne Vodka

Topped with penne pasta, creamy vodka sauce, and mozzarella.

Vegetarian Flatbread

Mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini, roasted red onion, plum tomato with artichoke spread

Pizza Salsiccia & Rabe

Tomato, mozzarella, sweet sausage, and broccoli rabe

Risotto

Brussels Sprouts & Pancetta

Gluten free.

Asparagus Au Gratin With Olive Oil & Parmesan Cheese

Mama E's Meatballs (two)

Fried Long Hot Peppers & Italian Potatoes

Gluten free.

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe

Gluten free.

Sautéed Zucchini

Gluten free.

Grilled Vegetables

Sautéed Wild Mushrooms

Gluten free.

Assorted Dinner Rolls

A dozen assorted dinner rolls.

French Bread

Semolina Bread

Bastone Bread - Medium

Panella Bread - Medium

Multigrain

Pepperoni Bread

Large Twist

Large Ring

Cannoli Large

Cupcake Large

Red Velvet, Carrot, Cannoli, or Oreo

Lobster Tail

Large Cookie

Chocolate Chip, M&M, or Black & White

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Brownie

Calandra's homemade nut-free brownie with french whipped cream and chocolate sauce.

Sfogliatelle Large

Eclair Small

Portuguese Custard Cups

Half a dozen (6) Portuguese Custard Cups

5" Cake

5-Inch cake available in Cannoli, Strawberry Shortcake, or Chocolate Fudge

Tiramisu

Ladyfingers dipped in espresso and layered with a whipped mascarpone and flavored with cocoa.

St. Joseph

7" Cake

7-Inch cake available in Cannoli, Strawberry Shortcake, or Chocolate Fudge

7" Plain Cheesecake

7" Ricotta Cheesecake

3" Cheesecake

Creme Brulee