La Mondina Menu
La Mondina is a renowned Italian restaurant in Brielle, NJ, known for its upscale ambiance and exceptional service. With a menu that caters to all dietary preferences, including vegan and vegetarian options, La Mondina offers a diverse range of delicious dishes. Customers rave about the impeccable food quality and attentive staff, making every dining experience delightful. Unique menu items like Grilled Octopus, Cavatelli & Clams, and Lemon Olive Oil Cake showcase the restaurant's commitment to fresh ingredients and bold flavors. The establishment's elegant decor and top-notch service create a memorable dining atmosphere, perfect for special occasions or casual gatherings. If you're looking for a standout dining experience with exquisite Italian cuisine, La Mondina is a must-visit destination.
Appetizers
Rustic Bread With Garlic Olive Oil
HALF LOAF of warm Italian bread with a side of roasted garlic olive oil.
Meatballs
veal, pork & beef meatballs (), marinara, pecorino romano, ricotta & basil
Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
sweet fennel sausage, chopped broccoli rabe, garlic, lemon, calabrian chili, caramelized onion & grand padano cheese.
Eggplant Fritta
crispy fried eggplant, marinara, basil pesto ricotta, mozzarella, grana padano, aged balsamic & chive oil.
Baby Artichokes
sautéed with chick-peas & onion, finished with dressed arugula & grana padano cheese.
Steamed Mussels
marinara, bacon, leeks, red & yellow bell peppers.
Burrata & Prosciutto
mo. prosciutto di parma, piperade, calabrian honey & crostini.
Crispy Calamari
piquante peppers, marinara & lemon-caper aioli.
Charred Octopus
marinated gigante beans, smoked prosciutto, gremolata & hazelnut romesco.
Handmade Focaccia
seasoned ricotta & tomato spread.
Piatto Di Formaggi
CHEESE PLATE - mo. parmigiano reggiano, truffle toma, drunken goat, young gorgonzola, truffle honey, seasonal fruit, spiced walnuts, olives & crackers.
Antipasto Tavolo Grande
SERVES FOUR - mo. prosciutto di parma, spicy coppa, salami calabrese, soppressata, caciocavallo, fresh mozzarella, marinated mushrooms, olives, roasted peppers.
Little Gem Caesar Salad
little gem lettuce, crushed croutons, parmigiano reggiano tellichery black pepper & house caesar dressing.
Roasted Beet Salad
red & golden beets, whipped honey goat cheese, chicory lettuce, spiced walnuts, apples, & walnut vinaigrette.
Baby Kale & Farro Grain Salad
baby kale, radicchio, farro, taggiasca olives, capers, orange, golden raisins, red onion, pistachio, ricotta salata & blood orange vinaigrette.
Arugula & Frisee Salad
with toasted pine nuts, seasonal grapes, baby fennel, shaved parmigiano reggiano & lemon vinaigrette.
Italian Farmhouse Salad
field greens, olives, chick peas, salami, grana padano, onions, tomato, almonds, marinated peppers & red wine vinaigrette.
Salad
Pasta
Gnocchi With Black Truffle Cream
sherry, shallot, garlic & mascarpone.
Rigatoni A La Norma
roasted eggplant, onion, oregano, plum tomato, ricotta salata.
Tagliatelle Bolognese
veal, pork & beef bolognese, mascarpone, grana padano, ricotta & basil.
Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe
pecorino romano & black pepper.
Spaghetti Nero With Crab & 'Nduja
black spaghetti, tomato, crab, spicy ’nduja sausage, capers, castelvetrano olives, anchovy, lemon agrumato & pangrattato.
Cavatelli & Clams
chopped & little neck clams, calabrian chili butter, white wine, lemon, roasted cherry tomato & pangrattato.
Orecchetti With Sausage & Kale Ragu
sweet italian sausage, ragu bianco, mirepoix, baby kale, guanciale, butter & peccorino romano.
Rigatoni A La Vodka
pancetta, peas, pecorino romano.
Vegan Bolognese
WITH GLUTEN FREE POTATO GNOCCHI - impossible bolognese, cashew ricotta & basil.
Pasta Marinara
Pasta Garlic & Oil
Pork Chop Scarpariello
oz premium reserve pork, hot cherry peppers, bell peppers, fresh herbs & yukon potatoes.
Herb Roasted Half Chicken
toasted farro grains with zucchini, roasted red pepper, onion, & salsa verde.
Pan Roasted Salmon
spinach & white bean stufato, roasted tomatoes & bagna cauda.
Branzino
mediterranean sea-bass, tomato brodo with fennel & olives.
Aqua Pazza
clams, mussels, shrimp & calamari in a saffron tomato broth.
Crispy Fried Veal Chop
PARMIGIANA with marinara, stracciatella cheese & chive oil. -or- MILANESE with a salad of arugula, tomato, onion, fennel, grana padano & red-wine vinaigrette.
Bistecca Alla Fiorentina oz
oz ribeye dry aged for days by Pat LaFrieda with crispy crushed potatoes.
Shrimp Scampi Risotto
creamy arborio rice, shrimp, lemon scampi sauce, garlic & basil.
Lemon Artichoke Risotto
creamy arborio rice, marinated artichoke, pecorino romano & lemon dust.
Roasted Mushroom Risotto
creamy arborio rice, local roasted mushrooms, leeks, vin coto & chive.
Chicken Parmigianna
WITH PASTA CHOICE - Crispy chicken cutlet, baked with marinara & mozzarella.
Chicken Milanese
Crispy chicken cutlet with a salad of arugula, tomato, onion, fennel & pecorino.
Mains
Sides
SD Parmesan Truffle Fries
SD Fried Long Hot Peppers
SD Roasted Baby Carrots
rosemary, maple brown butter, whipped orange ricotta, fennel pollen.
SD Crispy Potatoes
pecorino romano & fontina fonduta.
SD Brussel Sprouts & Bacon
toasted pine nuts, cranberries, balsamic-honey & peccorino.
SD Broccoli Rabe
SD Maitake Mushrooms
porcini marsala & shallots.
SD Broccolini
‘nduja vinaigrette & pangratto.
SD Spinach
garlic, lemon & olive oil.
SD Regular Fries
SD Pasta
Choice of Pasta & Choice of Sauce
KD Chicken Parmigiana
WITH CHOICE OF PASTA
KD Pasta
CHOICE OF PASTA & SAUCE
KD Pasta W/ Meatball
CHOICE OF PASTA - Marinara Sauce
KD Chicken Fingers
WITH FRIES
KD Grilled Chicken Dinner
WITH STEAMED PEAS & CARROTS
Kids Menu
Dessert OO
Bombolini OO
WARM CINNAMON SUGAR DOUGHNUTS () - nutella, creme anglaise, salted caramel.
Tiramisu OO
espresso soaked lady fingers, whipped mascarpone, frangelico, cocoa.
Apple Cider Olive Oil Cake OO
apple cider olive oil sponge cake, spiced mascarpone cream, biscotti crumble.
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake OO
FLOURLESS - whipped cream, vin cotto, crushed hazelnuts. (contains almonds & hazelnuts)
Pannella Bread Loaf
Sauce - Marinara
Sauce - Vodka
Sauce - Bolognese
Cheese - Ricotta
Cheese - Grated Parm
Extras
BOTTLED COCKTAILS
BTL Bounty On The Beach
tequila blanco, bounty coconut rum, coconut puree, pineapple, lime.
BTL Espresso Martini
vanilla vodka, lavazza espresso, kahluah, creme de cocoa
BTL House Old Fashioned
bourbon, demerara, angostura bitters.
BTL La Vespa II
bourbon, liquore strega, rosemary honey, lemon.
BTL Pear Pressure
grey goose la poire vodka, st. germain elderflower, lime.
BTL Pistachio Martini
rum, pistachio, cream, triple sec, egg white.
BTL Roman Holiday
vodka, st. germaine elderflower, aperol, grapefruit, lemon.
BTL Sicilian Revenge
tanteo chipotle tequila, fresno-chili lime, agave, blood orange, tajin salt.
BTL Red Sangria
red wine, grand marnier, peach, lemon.
BTL White Sangria
white wine, grand marnier, peach, lemon.
