Café Bello Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu at Café Bello, an Italian gem in Bayonne, NJ. With options for all preferences, including vegan and limited vegetarian choices, this restaurant offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. From the Antipasti like the Zuppa alle Vongole and Calamari alla Toscana to Insalate di Mare and Vedure options, each dish is prepared with care. Customers rave about the excellent food and attentive service, with favorites like the seafood pasta and shrimp dishes standing out. The ambiance is described as warm and inviting, making it a great spot for a casual dinner or special occasion. Don't miss out on the flavorful pizzas and decadent desserts, as they are highly recommended by patrons. Café Bello is a must-visit for authentic Italian cuisine and a memorable dining experience.
Antipasti
Antipasto Freddo allItaliana
A full assortment of imported cold aged meat and cheese delicacies
Zuppa alle Vongole
Littleneck clams in a garlic broth and fresh herbs
Melanzane Ripiene
Rolled eggplant with ricotta and prosciutto
Calamari alla Toscana
Fried calamari tossed with pepperoncini served with a side of dipping sauce
Bruschetta alla Toscana
Whole wheat bread topped with fresh tomato, basil, garlic and parmigano
Antipasto Caldo per Due
Assorted hot appetizers for two
Carpaccio di Manzo
Thin slices of raw filet mignon topped with arugula and parmesan cheese shaves, drizzled with olive oil and lemon
Portobello al Burgundy
Grilled portobello mushroom in a burgundy wine reduction
Pasta e Fagioli
Pasta and cannellini beans in a rich garlic tomato broth
Zupa di Cozze
Mussels served in a fresh tomato broth
Raw Bar
Colossal shrimp, clams, oysters
Insalate di Mare
A mixture of seafood marinated with fresh herbs
Insalate Tricolore
Arugula, radicchio, endive, tossed with a vinaigrette dressing
Insalata di Spinaci con Pepperoni
Wilted spinach with roasted peppers and onions
Caesar Salad
Mozzarella alla Caprese
Fresh mozzarella with fresh and sundried tomato and fresh basil
Insalate
Vedure
Spinaci saltati
Spinach sauteed in garlic and oil
Cime di Rapa saltate
Broccoli rabe sauteed in garlic and oil
Scarola Monachina
Sauteed escarole with Gaeta olives in garlic and oil
Rigatoni alla Vodka
Hollow pasta in a spicy vodka sauce with tomato, basil and a touch of cream
Penne con Pollo
Penne with strips of grilled chicken breast, sundried tomatoes, onions and mushrooms
Orecchiette con Salsiccia e Broccoli
Small pasta disks with sausage meat and broccoli sauteed in garlic and oil
Cavatappi alla Giudea
Corkscew pasta with pancetta, cream, eggs, peas and parmesan
Linguini alla Vongole
Linguini pasta with clams sauteed in garlic and oil, red or white sauce
Fettuccine al Filetto di Pomodoro
Flat noodle pasta with prosciutto, onion, fresh basil and plum tomatoes
Cappellini Primavera
Angel hair pasta with fresh vegetables in a light veloute sauce
Papppardelle ai Porcino
Wide flat noodle with porcino mushrooms in a cream sauce
Rigatoni Rossi Verdi
Fresh rigatoni in a light pesto sauce topped with filetto di pomodoro
Paglia e Fieno Spasso
Homemade yellow and green noodles with shrimp, diver scallops and mushrooms in a brandy pink cream sauce
Bucatini alla Bolognese
Hollow long pasta in your traditional meat sauce with a dollop of mascarpone cheese
Raviolo di Astice
Bakes lobster raviolis in a sundried tomato, bechamel sauce topped with breadcrumbs
Pasta
Pollo
Involtini di Pollo
Stuffed chicken breast with prosciutto, spinach and Fontina cheese lightly breaded in rosemary, garlic, sauvignon blanc
Pollo Mona Lisa
Grilled boneless breast of chicken topped with fresh mozzarella and sundried tomato served over escarole and orzo
Pollo alla Boscaiola
Tenderloins of chicken served in a portobello mushroom sauce consisting of shallots, prosciutto, plum tomatoes, brandy, garlic and a touch of cream
Petti di Pollo a Piacere
Breast of chicken prepared with your choice of marsala, francese or pizzaiola sauce
Pollo alla Giardiniera
Breast of chicken lightly breaded, sauteed in olive oil and topped with arugula, tomatoes and red onions in a balsamic vinaigrette
Filetto di Dentice
Filet of red snapper pan seared Marechiara style served in a light garlic tomato broth with clams
Filetto di Sogliola
Filet of sole sauteed in egg batter with garlic, lemon, wine sauce over spinach
Gamberi e Capesante
Shrimp and scallops in a spicy garlic citrus sauce with a touch of balsamic vinegar
Gamberoni ai Scampi
Colossal shrimp seasoned with breadcrumbs in garlic and white wine
Pesce
Carni
Vitello Saltimbocca
Pan seared veal medallions with sage leaves and prosciutto over wilted spinach topped with smoked mozzarella
Bistecca ai Ferri
Grilled black angus sirloin cooked to your liking
Costoletta di Maiale alla Contadina
Pan seared pork chops in a sauce of roasted garlic, wild mushroom and cherry peppers in a balsamic demi glaze
Vitello Sorrento
Sauteed veal scallopine topped with prosciutto, eggplant and fresh mozzarella with a Madeira sauce
Scaloppine di Vitello a Piacere
Veal medallions prepared with your choice of marsala, francese or Pizzaiola sauce
Selvatica
With pesto, tomato and mozzarella
Piccante
With spicy sausage
Ai Funghi
With wild mushrooms
Ai Carciofi
With artichokes
Margherita
With tomato, mozzarella and basil
Ai Cinque Formaggi
With five cheeses: Parmigiano, mozzarella, fontina, gorgonzola and provolone
Ortolana
With fresh grilled vegetables
Bianca al Prosciutto Crudo
With ricotta cheese and prosciutto crudo
Ai Pepperoni, Olive, Pecorino
With red peppers, olives and pecorino
Con Zucchine e Pomodori Secchi
With zucchini and sundried tomatoes
Alla Vodka con Gamberi
With shrimp in our pink vodka sauce