2333 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083

"Experience All The Flavor of Italy's Courtyard Cafés"

Dinner Selections

Antipasto/Appetizers

Z Calamari
Fresh calamari sautéed with virgin olive oil,
garlic, sherry wine and a touch of fresh basil
and tomato
$9.95

Fried Calamari
Fresh calamari lightly breaded and
fried to perfection.
Served with hot or sweet marinara
$8.95

Zuppa Di Clams
Little neck clams sautéed with olive oil,
garlic, herbs and fresh tomato
$8.95

Fresh Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers
Served over a bed of romaine lettuce
drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, black olives
and oregano
$6.95

Antipasto Misto - For Two
A fresh arrangement of mozzarella, olives, prosciutto,
artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, provolone, soppressata
drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and oregano
$12.95

Clams Oreganato
Little neck clams topped and baked with a special
bread crumb filling in a lemon butter sauce
$6.50

Carpaccio
Thinly sliced raw filet mignon (so it melts in your mouth)
on a bed of arugula topped with parmesan shaving,
dijonaise dressing and capers
$9.95

Ricotta & Mozzarella Fritta
Seasoned ricotta cheese breaded and
fried then topped with mozzarella cheese
and a spicy marinara sauce
$6.95

Grilled Portabello Mushrooms
Imported mushrooms marinated in olive oil & exotic
herbs grilled and served over arugula tossed
in a balsamic vinaigrette with fresh, diced tomatoes
$8.50

Stuffed Mushrooms
Fresh mushroom caps filled with sausage & mushroom
filling topped with a brown mushroom demi-glace
$5.95

Hot Antipasto - For Two
Sautéed jumbo shrimp, scallops in bacon,
clams oreganato, stuffed mushrooms, eggplant
rollatini, mozzarella fritta and
New Zealand mussels in a marinara sauce
$14.95

Hot "Z" Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp in a special breading, fried golden
brown topped with a spicy marinara sauce
$7.95

Spiedino Alla Romano
Egg-battered and baked American bread stacked with
mozzarella and prosciutto topped with an
anchovy demi-glace with black olives.
$6.95

Spicy Mussels
New Zealand Mussels in a spicy marinara
$7.95

Garlic Shrimp
$7.95

Stuffed Meatball
Stuffed with homemade seasoned ricotta
$6.95

Zuppe / Soup

Pasta Fagiole
Capellini, Spinach and Chicken
Tortellini en Brodo
Broccoli Rabe and Bean
Escarole and Bean
Minestrone
cup $3.95 bowl $4.95

Zuppa dei Giorno/Soup of the Day
cup $3.95 bowl $4.95

Insalate/Salads

Mista
Tossed greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes,
olives & red onion with Café Z's homemade
Italian vinaigrette or creamy Italian dressing
$4.00

Mesclun Campagna
Mixed exotic greens, red onion, diced tomato,
marinated mushrooms, artichoke hearts in our
balsamic vinaigrette topped with shredded provolone
$5.95

Arugula
Tender leafs of arugula, sliced red onion & tomato
topped with balsamic vinaigrette
$5.95

Caesar
Romaine lettuce with Café Z's own special
Caesar dressing and zesty croutons
$4.50

Cafe Z Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette
with diced sun dried tomatoes & artichoke hearts
topped with roasted red peppers and fresh mozzarella
$5.25

Broccoli Rabe Salad
Broccoli rabe tossed with fresh mozzarella,
diced fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes,
roasted peppers, black olives, sliced red onion,
artichoke hearts in a balsamic vinaigrette
$8.50

Homemade Pasta

Our pasta & sauces are made on the premises with fresh ingredients.
Feel free to ask if you do not see your favorite combination. If we can, we will gladly make it.

Linguini Aglio Olio
Homemade linguini, extra virgin
olive oil, seasonings and plenty of garlic
$9.95
with Italian sausage
$12.95

Capellini Marinara
Angel hair pasta in a delightful, homemade
tomato, basil marinara sauce
$8.95
with homemade meatballs
$11.95

Rigatoni Zingaro
Homemade rigatoni with fresh tomatoes,
capers, black olives, mushrooms, hot peppers,
anchovies in a tomato basil sauce
$12.95

Fettuccini Alfredo
Homemade egg noodles in a
creamy cheese sauce
$12.95
with chicken
$13.95

Rigatoni Quattro Formaggio
A creamy combination of fontina, mozzarella, marscapone, and parmesan
cheeses topped with a dash of marinara sauce
$13.95

Rigatoni Vodka
Rigatoni, peas and diced prosciutto in a
tomato basil vodka sauce with a touch of cream
$12.95

Penne Al Forno
Penne pasta, baked with a light marinara sauce,
diced prosciutto, eggplant & peas topped with
melted fontina cheese
$12.95

Fusilli Florentine
Fusilli pasta sautéed with chicken
tenders, spinach, mushrooms &
diced tomatoes in a light olive oil and garlic sauce
with a touch of marinara
$12.95

Capellini Primavera
Angel hair pasta tossed with
seasonal vegetables in a pink sauce
$12.95

Tortellini Da Vinci
Cheese stuffed pasta rings,
with sautéed chicken tenders, mushrooms, peas
and a marinara sauce with a touch of cream
$13.95

Farfalle Salmon
Bowtie pasta & diced salmon with sun-dried
tomatoes and a splash of vermouth in a pink sauced
$13.95

Capellini Arugula Di Gamberoni
Angel hair pasta tossed with shrimp,
arugula, diced tomatoes, garlic and marinara
sauce with a touch of cream
$14.95

Linguini Vongole
A true clam sauce. Homemade pasta sautéed
with olive oil & garlic tossed with chopped and
whole little neck clams in a red or white sauce
$14.95

Linguini Marechiaro
Homemade linguini with shrimp, clams olive oil
and garlic with a touch of marinara sauce
$14.95

Fettuccini Di Mare
Homemade fettuccini with crab meat & scallops
in a pink cream sauce with diced tomatoes
$14.95

Shells & Shrimp
Homemade shells and jumbo
shrimp in a hot or sweet marinara sauce with garlic
$15.95

Linguini Pescatore
4 oz. lobster tail, jumbo shrimp, clams,
mussels, scallops & calamari sautéed with olive oil,
garlic, herbs and touch of marinara sauce
$20.95

Sharing Charge $3.00 additional

Specialitá Della Casa/House Specialties

Any entrée with potato and vegetable can be substituted for capellini marinara

Chicken Giambotte
Chicken breasts sautéed with sweet Italian sausage,
hot or sweet peppers, onions, mushrooms and topped
with fried sliced potatoes
$14.95

Chicken Rapa
Sautéed chicken breast topped with sautéed
Broccoli Rabe, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh tomatoes
in an oil and garlic sauce served over angel hair pasta
$15.95

Chicken Brianna
Marinated & grilled chicken breast topped with
grilled portobello mushroom, grilled eggplant & baked
with fresh mozzarella in a delightful lemon/thyme
sauce served with the evening's potato and vegetable
$15.95

Veal Margherita
Scallopine veal topped with seasoned ricotta,
thinly sliced fried eggplant, fresh tomato and
mozzarella served with capellini marinara
$17.95

Veal Casa
Scallopine veal topped with sautéed portobello
mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes& fresh diced
tomato in a sherry demi-glace served with
potatoes and vegetables
$18.95

Veal Gorgonzola
Scallopine veal layered with gorgonzola cheese,
spinach & roasted peppers topped
with port wine demi-glace served with
potato and vegetables
$18.95

Shrimp V.I.P.
Jumbo shrimp, shitake mushrooms,
diced tomato and sautéed escarole
in a white wine, olive oil and
garlic sauce served over capellini
$17.95

Shrimp Domenico
Jumbo shrimp topped with portobello mushroom,
sun-dried tomato & fresh tomato in a
light demi-glace served over a bed of capellini
$17.95

Salmon Florentine
Grilled salmon filet served over sautéed spinach
in an extra virgin olive oil and garlic sauce
served with potatoes and vegetables
$16.95

Salmon Del Monio
Fresh filet of salmon broiled and topped with
with a cognac, dijon mustard sauce and a
touch of cream with diced tomatoes and capers
served with potato and vegetables
$16.95

Tilapia Bosciola
White St. Peter's Fish filet topped with
shitake mushrooms, rosemary, white
wine, olive oil and garlic served with
potato and vegetables
$16.95

U.S. Choice Ribeye Steak
Grilled sirloin steak topped with herb infused
marinated mushrooms in garlic and oil
served with potato and vegetables
$18.95

Please remember, all our dinners are
prepared fresh to order and all ingredients
are of the finest quality. Please
ask your server for any special requests
and we will do our very best to accommodate.

Contorni / Side Dishes

Sautéed Escarole or Spinach
$4.95

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe (in season)
$6.95

Gourmet Garlic Bread
$2.75
with cheese
$3.75

Bruschetta
$3.75

Children
(12 and under)
Complimentary Soda & Homemade Gelato

8" Personal Pizza
with marinara and mozzarella cheese
$6.95

Capellini
with Butter or Marinara sauce
$4.95

Spaghetti & Meatballs
$6.95

Breaded and Fried Chicken Tenders & Fries
$6.95

Mozzarella Sticks
real mozzarella, breaded and fried
$5.95

Our entrees are made "to order". Feel free ask if you have any special dietary concerns or if you wish to add or delete any ingredients from your meal. We will make every attempt to prepare your order to your specifications.

Beverages

Sangria (Red, White or Blue)
1/2 Carafe $7.95 Carafe $15.95

Sparkling Spring Water
small $1.75 medium $2.75 large $4.75

Soda
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sprite, Root Beer
$1.50

Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
$1.75

Juice (Cranberry, Orange and Pineapple)
$1.75

Chocolate Milk
$1.50

Coffee/Tea
$1.00

Herbal Tea
$1.75

Espresso
$1.75

Cappuccino
$2.75

Flavored Cappuccino
$3.25

Iced Cappuccino
$4.50