Inside the Menu

At Carmen’s Trattoria, the menu offers a well-rounded experience that starts light and fresh before moving into heartier options. Many guests begin with one of the crisp salads, which combine fresh greens and a variety of toppings to suit different tastes. From there, it’s easy to explore the selection of cold sandwiches—perfect for a satisfying yet uncomplicated meal. If you’re feeling a bit hungrier, the calzones, strombolis, and sausage rolls bring warm, comforting flavors filled with classic Italian ingredients. The prices generally stay between $10 and $20, making it easy to mix and match dishes depending on your appetite. Overall, the menu balances lighter fare with more filling options, so you can tailor your meal whether you’re in the mood for a simple bite or something more substantial.

Menu Sections (143)

  1. Sausage & Broccoli Rabe – Sauteed in olive oil & garlic. – $13.95

  2. Mozzarella Sticks – Served with a side of our homemade marinara sauce. – $10.95

  3. Fried Cheese Ravioli – Served with a side of our homemade marinara sauce. – $10.95

  4. 10 Buffalo Wings – Served with a side of blue cheese. – $16.95

  5. 10 Balsamic Wings – Served with a side of blue cheese. – $16.95

  6. Mussels Pomodoro – New Zealand mussels tossed in a marinara & white wine sauce with fresh basil. – $13.95

  7. Fried Calamari – Fresh calamari lightly floured and fried to perfection. – $16.95

  8. Calamari Alla Antonio – Our signature fried calamari tossed in balsamic reduction sauce. – $17.50

  9. Steamed Littleneck Clams – Served in garlic & white wine sauce. – $13.95

  10. Bruschetta – $9.95

  11. Garlic Bread – $6.50

  12. Garlic Bread With Cheese – $8.95

  13. 6 Garlic Knots – Served with a side of our homemade marinara sauce. – $6.00

  14. Caprese – Fresh sliced tomatoes topped with fresh mozzarella, basil & roasted red peppers. – $13.00

  15. Eggplant Rollatini – Stuffed with ricotta & topped with sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. – $12.95

  1. Chicken Pasta Soup

  2. Pasta Fagioli Soup

  3. Tortellini & Spinach Soup

  1. House Salad – Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers & red onion.

  2. Arugula Salad – Baby arugula topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion & fresh mozzarella. – $12.50

  3. Chef Salad – Ham, turkey, cheese served over fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers & red onions. – $12.95

  4. Classic Caesar Salad – $8.95

  5. Chicken Caesar Salad – $13.95

  6. Shrimp Caesar Salad – $16.00

  7. Antipasto Salad – Prosciutto, sopressata, sharp provolone, fresh mozzarella, marinated string beans, roasted peppers and artichoke heart.

  1. Side Of Meatballs – $9.95

  2. Side Of Italian Sausage – $9.95

  3. French Fries

  4. Sauteed Spinach – $8.95

  5. Sauteed Broccoli – $8.95

  6. Sauteed Broccoli Rabe – $9.95

  1. Veal Saltimbocca – Tender veal medallions served on a bed of baby spinach with prosciutto & fresh mozzarella. – $24.50

  2. Veal Francese – Tender veal medallions dipped in egg batter, served in a lemon white wine sauce. – $24.50

  3. Veal Marsala – Tender veal medallions sauteed with mushrooms & Marsala wine, also available in cream Marsala sauce for an additional charge. – $24.95

  4. Veal Giovanni – Tender veal medallions sauteed with shitake mushrooms finished in a brandy cream sauce. – $24.95

  5. Veal Sorrento – Tender veal medallions sauteed with mushrooms, artichokes hearts in a life sherry wine and garlic demi-glaze sauce. – $24.95

  6. Veal Piccata – Tender veal medallions dipped in egg batter, sauteed with capers & served in a lemon white wine sauce. – $24.95

  1. Chicken Saltimbocca – Tender chicken medallions served on a bed of baby spinach with prosciutto & fresh mozzarella. – $24.00

  2. Chicken Marsala – Tender chicken medallions sauteed with mushrooms & Marsala wine. Also available in cream Marsala sauce for an additional charge. – $22.00

  3. Chicken Francese – Tender chicken medallions dipped in egg batter, served in a lemon white wine sauce. – $23.00

  4. Chicken Briana – Grilled chicken medallions sauteed with pepper & onions, fresh herbs and a touch of balsamic vinegar. – $23.00

  5. Chicken Sorrento – Tender chicken medallions, sauteed with mushrooms, artichoke hearts in a lite sherry wine and garlic demi-glaze sauce. – $24.00

  6. Chicken Piccata – Tender chicken medallions dipped in egg batter, sauteed with capers & served in a lemon white wine sauce. – $23.00

  7. Marengo – Chicken & shrimp sauteed with onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives & white wine. – $24.25

  1. Salmon Portofino – Atlantic salmon marinated with garlic & rosemary, grilled and served over a bed of Spinach. – $25.95

  2. Shrimp Scampi – Shrimp prepared in a classic lemon and garlic white wine sauce served over spaghetti. – $23.50

  3. Seafood Scampi – A mixed of clams, mussels and shrimp prepared in a scampi sauce or rich marinara sauce served over spaghetti. – $25.95

  4. Flounder Francese – Fresh flounder fillet dipped in egg batter and served in a lemon white wine sauce. – $25.00

  5. Shrimp Francese – Shrimp, dipped in egg batter and served in a lemon white wine sauce. – $24.50

  1. Tortellini – Cheese filled pasta in an Alfredo sauce with sun-dried tomatoes & broccoli. – $20.00

  2. Agnolotti – 1/2-moon ravioli filled with five cheeses served in a pink tomato basil sauce with sauteed shrimp & shitake mushrooms. – $21.00

  3. Romanelli – Little bundles of pasta filled with cheese complimented by a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with mushrooms and Parmesan cheese. – $21.00

  4. Fettuccine Alfredo – A traditional cream sauce from the mountains of Northern Italy. – $18.50

  5. Penne Vodka – Everyone’s favorite pink sauce made with our homemade marinara, vodka and a touch of cream. – $19.50

  6. Penne Alla Mario – Penne pasta tossed with sauteed broccoli rabe, sliced Italian sausage & plum tomatoes with garlic & oil. – $21.95

  7. Pasta Carbonara – Sweet green peas sauteed with prosciutto, finished in a Parmesan cream sauce. – $20.95

  8. Bowties Festival – Diced chicken breast, bacon, broccoli, plum tomatoes & onions. Available in a Parmesan cream sauce or vodka sauce topped with mozzarella cheese. – $23.50

  9. Cavatelli With Broccoli – $20.95

  10. Calamari Marinara – Served over linguini. – $23.00

  11. Mussels Marinara – New Zealand mussels tossed with our famous marinara sauce. Served over linguini. – $20.95

  12. Soaghetti With Clam Sauce – Choose from red or white clam sauce. Served over spaghetti – $23.00

  13. Pasta With Meat Sauce – Served over your choice of pasta. – $21.95

  14. Tomato Basil Sauce – Served over penne. – $18.00

  15. Pasta With Meatballs – $19.50

  16. Pasta With Sausage – $19.50

  17. Baked Ziti – Pasta tossed with ricotta cheese, marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. – $19.00

  18. Manicotti – Tube shaped pasta filled with ricotta topped with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese. – $18.50

  19. Stuffed Shells – Jumbo shell shaped pasta filled with ricotta topped with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese. – $18.50

  20. Ravioli – $18.50

  21. Lasagna – Pasta layered with ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese & our homemade meat sauce all topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. – $19.50

  22. Chicken Parmigiana – Served over spaghetti. – $22.95

  23. Veal Parmigiana – Served over spaghetti. – $23.95

  24. Eggplant Parmigiana – Served over spaghetti. – $19.50

  25. Eggplant Rollatini – Our homemade eggplant stuffed with ricotta topped with cheese. Can be served with or without ham served over spaghetti. – $19.95

  26. Shrimp Parmigiana – Served over spaghetti. – $23.00

  1. Kids Chicken Fingers & Fries – $13.95

  2. Kids Macaroni & Cheese – $13.95

  3. Kids Mini Ravioli – $13.95

  4. Kids Spaghetti & Meatballs – $13.95

  1. Salami & Cheese Sandwich

  2. Turkey & Cheese Sandwich

  3. Ham & Cheese Sandwich

  4. Ham, Salami & Cheese Sandwich

  5. Cheese Sandwich

  6. Tuna Sandwich

  7. Cold Italian Sub – Prosciutto, sopressata, capicola and provolone.

  1. Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich

  2. Veal Parmigiana Sandwich

  3. Eggplant Parmigiana

  4. Shrimp Parmigiana

  5. Italian Hot Dog – Peppers, onions and potatoes.

  6. 1/2 Lb. Grilled Steak Sandwich – Peppers, onions, mushrooms & provolone.

  7. Meatball Parmigiana

  8. Sausage Parmigiana

  9. Meatball Sandwich

  10. Sausage & Peppers Sandwich

  11. Pepper & Eggs Sandwich

  12. Philly Cheesesteak Sub – Peppers, onions & mushrooms.

  1. BBQ Chicken Wrap – Sauteed onions, tangy BBQ sauce & cheese. – $12.95

  2. Buffalo Chicken Wrap – Buffalo style chicken tossed with sauteed onions & cheese served with a side of blue cheese. – $12.95

  3. Chicken Caesar Wrap – $11.95

  4. Grilled Chicken Wrap – Lettuce, tomato and onions. – $10.50

  5. Grilled Vegetables – Grilled zucchini, eggplant, roasted peppers & cheese. – $11.95

  6. Shrimp Fajita Wrap – Peppers, onions & tomatoes served with a side of ranch dressing. – $12.95

  7. Chicken Fajita Wrap – Peppers, onions & tomatoes served with a side of ranch dressing. – $11.50

  1. Grilled Portobello Sandwich – Roasted peppers with melted mozzarella cheese & balsamic dressing. – $12.95

  2. Pesto Chicken Sandwich – Served with grilled tomatoes, onions & homemade pesto. – $13.95

  3. Grilled Vegetables Sandwich – Grilled zucchini, eggplant & cheese & homemade sun-dried tomato spread. – $11.95

  4. Grilled Chicken Sandwich – Topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes & Caesar dressing. – $11.95

  5. Grilled Chicken Roasted Peppers & Mozzarella Cheese Sandwich – Served with balsamic dressing. – $12.75

  6. Veal Cutlet & Arugula Sandwich – Tomatoes, red onions, baby arugula & balsamic dressing. – $13.75

  7. Sirloin Burger – Grilled to perfection topped with lettuce, tomatoes & onions. – $12.95

  1. Gluten Free Chicken Francese – $24.00

  2. Gluten Free Chicken Marsala – $24.00

  3. Gluten Free Grilled Chicken Parmigiana – Served with gluten free penne. – $24.00

  4. Gluten Free Penne With Pesto Sauce – $21.00

  5. Gluten Free Penne Alfredo Sauce – $21.00

  6. Gluten Free Penne With Vodka Sauce – $21.00

  7. Gluten Free Grilled Shrimp Parmigiana – Served with gluten free penne. – $25.00

  8. Gluten Free Penne With Grilled Chicken & Broccoli – $24.00

  9. Gluten Free Baked Ziti – $21.00

  10. 10" Gluten Free Pizza – $15.00

  11. GLUTEN FREE EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA – $22.00

  1. Regular Pizza Slice – $4.50

  2. Sicilian Pizza Slice – $4.75

  3. Regular Pizza

  4. Cheese Steak Pizza – PEPPERS, ONIONS,MUSHROOM

  5. Italian Hot Dog Pizza

  6. Chicken Parmigiana Pizza

  7. Chicken Marsala Pizza

  8. Meat Lover Pizza – BACON,HAM.PEPPERONI,SAUSAGE,MEATBALL

  9. Veggie Lover Pizza – EGGPLANT,ONIONS,GREEN PEPPERS, MUSHROOMS ,BROCCOLI, CHOPPED TOMATOES

  10. Eggplant Parmigiana Pizza

  11. Rigatoni With Vodka Sauce Pizza

  12. Baked Ziti Pizza

  13. White Pizza

  14. 16" By 16" Sicilian Pizza – $23.00

  1. Small Stromboli – $13.95

  2. Large Stromboli – $21.95

  3. Large Calzone – $21.95

  4. Small Calzone – $13.95

  5. Small Sausage Roll – sausage peppers & onions – $13.95

  6. Large Sausage Roll – sausage peppers & onions – $21.95

How This Menu Feels

Eating at Carmen’s Trattoria feels like slowing down to savor life’s simple pleasures. The menu invites both relaxed, lingering meals with friends and quick, satisfying bites on the go. There’s a warmth in every dish, encouraging sharing and connection without feeling rushed. Whether you’re here solo or with loved ones, the balance of comforting classics and thoughtful, fresh options creates a welcoming mood—familiar yet lively. It’s the kind of place where your meal unfolds naturally, blending good food with genuine care, making each visit a moment to pause, enjoy, and feel truly at home.

Menu Questions

Are there vegetarian options on the menu?
Yes, customization is available. You can request modifications such as adding toppings or choosing sauces to suit your taste.
Absolutely. There is a dedicated kids' menu with child-friendly options, high chairs, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Yes, there are healthy options including salads, grilled vegetable sandwiches, and lighter plates designed for health-conscious diners.
The core menu remains consistent across dine-in, takeaway, and no-contact delivery to ensure quality and variety for every dining preference.
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Where This Food Place Lives

907 Oak Tree Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080, United States

+1 908-822-1424

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