La Mondina Menu
Welcome to La Mondina, an exquisite Italian restaurant located at 110 Union Ave, Brielle, NJ. Here, every dish showcases a blend of quality ingredients and culinary passion. Their carefully crafted menu features flavorful options that cater to the whole family, from adventurous adults to kids with simpler tastes.
- Start your journey with crowd-pleasers like the broccoli rabe and sausage or their famous burrata appetizer.
- For the main event, indulge in the sensational lobster risotto or their remarkable gnocchi in black truffle cream sauce, which has won over even the most discerning palates.
- And if seafood calls to you, don’t miss the tagliatelle with rock shrimp and lobster in a rich coconut lobster sauce.
La Mondina is not just a restaurant; it’s an experience filled with attentive service and a romantic ambiance, making each meal a memorable occasion. Whether celebrating a special event or enjoying a casual dinner, this charming venue promises exceptional flavors and delightful moments.
KITCHEN MENU - 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 (3), 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
sauteed with chick-peas & onion, finished with dressed arugula & grana padano cheese.
Steamed Mussels
marinara, bacon, leeks, red & yellow bell peppers.
Burrata & Panzanella
fresh burrata, 24mo prosciutto, heirloom tomato, shaved cucumber, red onion, basil, focaccia croutons, tomato vinaigrette, vin coto & basil oil.
Crispy Calamari
hot cherry 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 - 24 mo. parmigiano reggiano, truffle toma, drunken goat, young gorgonzola, truffle honey, seasonal fruit, spiced walnuts, olives & crackers.
Antipasto Tavolo Grande
SERVES FOUR - 24 mo. prosciutto di parma, spicy coppa, salami calabrese, soppressata, caciocavallo, fresh mozzarella, marinated mushrooms, olives, roasted peppers.
KITCHEN MENU - Salad
Little Gem Caesar Salad
little gem lettuce, crushed croutons, parmigiano reggiano tellichery black pepper & house caesar dressing.
Boston Bibb Salad
bibb lettuce, charred corn, gorgonzola piccante, asparagus, candied bacon, cherry tomato, pickled shallot & creamy peppercorn dressing.
Roasted Beet Salad
red & golden beets, whipped honey goat cheese, chicory lettuce, spiced walnuts, apples, & walnut vinaigrette.
Arugula & Frisee Salad
with toasted pine nuts, seasonal grapes, baby fennel, shaved parmigiano reggiano & lemon vinaigrette.
LM Chopped Salad
iceburg lettuce, radicchio, roasted peppers, spicy coppa, caciocavallo, crispy chickpeas, celery, olives, pepperoncini, cherry tomato, red onion & creamy Italian dressing.
KITCHEN MENU - 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.
Fusilli With Pesto Calabrese & Sausage
red pepper pesto calabrese, crumbled sweet sausage, sun dried tomato, basil, stracciatella cheese & lemon agrumato.
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
KITCHEN MENU - Mains
Pork Chop Scarpariello
16oz premium reserve pork, hot cherry peppers, bell peppers, crumbled sausage, 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 22oz
22oz ribeye dry aged for 28 days by Pat LaFrieda with crispy crushed potatoes.
Shrimp Scampi Risotto
creamy arborio rice, shrimp, lemon scampi sauce, garlic & basil.
Risotto A La Carbonara
guanciale, english peas, egg yolk, pecorino, black pepper & grated cured egg yolk.
Lobster Risotto
butter poached lobster, scallion, charred corn, lemon & chili oil.
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.
KITCHEN MENU - Sides
SD Parmesan Truffle Fries
SD Regular Fries
SD Fried Long Hot Peppers
SD Crispy Potatoes
pecorino romano & fontina fonduta.
SD Broccolini
‘nduja vinaigrette & pangratto.
SD Balsamic Portobellos
walnut gremolata & crispy sunchokes.
SD Roasted Asparagus
crispy speck vinaigrette, stracciatella cheese & marcona almonds.
SD Grilled Zucchini
garlic, herbs, dill creme fraiche & tomato confit.
SD Spinach
garlic, lemon & olive oil.
SD Broccoli Rabe
SD Pasta
Choice of Pasta & Choice of Sauce
KITCHEN MENU - Kids Menu
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
KITCHEN MENU - Dessert OO
Bombolini OO
WARM CINNAMON SUGAR DOUGHNUTS (6) - nutella*, creme anglaise, salted caramel.
Tiramisu OO
espresso soaked lady fingers, whipped mascarpone, frangelico, cocoa.
Amalfi Lemon Olive Oil Cake OO
with blueberry mascarpone cream & agrumato
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake OO
FLOURLESS - whipped cream, vin cotto, crushed hazelnuts. (contains almonds & hazelnuts)
KITCHEN MENU - Extras
Pannella Bread Loaf
Sauce - Marinara
Sauce - Vodka
Sauce - Bolognese
Cheese - Ricotta
Cheese - Grated Parm
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 (3), 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
sauteed with chick-peas & onion, finished with dressed arugula & grana padano cheese.
Steamed Mussels
marinara, bacon, leeks, red & yellow bell peppers.
Burrata & Panzanella
fresh burrata, 24mo prosciutto, heirloom tomato, shaved cucumber, red onion, basil, focaccia croutons, tomato vinaigrette, vin coto & basil oil.
Crispy Calamari
hot cherry 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 - 24 mo. parmigiano reggiano, truffle toma, drunken goat, young gorgonzola, truffle honey, seasonal fruit, spiced walnuts, olives & crackers.
Antipasto Tavolo Grande
SERVES FOUR - 24 mo. prosciutto di parma, spicy coppa, salami calabrese, soppressata, caciocavallo, fresh mozzarella, marinated mushrooms, olives, roasted peppers.
Salad
Little Gem Caesar Salad
little gem lettuce, crushed croutons, parmigiano reggiano tellichery black pepper & house caesar dressing.
Boston Bibb Salad
bibb lettuce, charred corn, gorgonzola piccante, asparagus, candied bacon, cherry tomato, pickled shallot & creamy peppercorn dressing.
Roasted Beet Salad
red & golden beets, whipped honey goat cheese, chicory lettuce, spiced walnuts, apples, & walnut vinaigrette.
Arugula & Frisee Salad
with toasted pine nuts, seasonal grapes, baby fennel, shaved parmigiano reggiano & lemon vinaigrette.
LM Chopped Salad
iceburg lettuce, radicchio, roasted peppers, spicy coppa, caciocavallo, crispy chickpeas, celery, olives, pepperoncini, cherry tomato, red onion & creamy Italian dressing.
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.
Fusilli With Pesto Calabrese & Sausage
red pepper pesto calabrese, crumbled sweet sausage, sun dried tomato, basil, stracciatella cheese & lemon agrumato.
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
Mains
Pork Chop Scarpariello
16oz premium reserve pork, hot cherry peppers, bell peppers, crumbled sausage, 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 22oz
22oz ribeye dry aged for 28 days by Pat LaFrieda with crispy crushed potatoes.
Shrimp Scampi Risotto
creamy arborio rice, shrimp, lemon scampi sauce, garlic & basil.
Risotto A La Carbonara
guanciale, english peas, egg yolk, pecorino, black pepper & grated cured egg yolk.
Lobster Risotto
butter poached lobster, scallion, charred corn, lemon & chili oil.
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.
Sides
SD Parmesan Truffle Fries
SD Regular Fries
SD Fried Long Hot Peppers
SD Crispy Potatoes
pecorino romano & fontina fonduta.
SD Broccolini
‘nduja vinaigrette & pangratto.
SD Balsamic Portobellos
walnut gremolata & crispy sunchokes.
SD Roasted Asparagus
crispy speck vinaigrette, stracciatella cheese & marcona almonds.
SD Grilled Zucchini
garlic, herbs, dill creme fraiche & tomato confit.
SD Spinach
garlic, lemon & olive oil.
SD Broccoli Rabe
SD Pasta
Choice of Pasta & Choice of Sauce
Kids Menu
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
Dessert OO
Bombolini OO
WARM CINNAMON SUGAR DOUGHNUTS (6) - nutella*, creme anglaise, salted caramel.
Tiramisu OO
espresso soaked lady fingers, whipped mascarpone, frangelico, cocoa.
Amalfi Lemon Olive Oil Cake OO
with blueberry mascarpone cream & agrumato
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake OO
FLOURLESS - whipped cream, vin cotto, crushed hazelnuts. (contains almonds & hazelnuts)
Extras
Pannella Bread Loaf
Sauce - Marinara
Sauce - Vodka
Sauce - Bolognese
Cheese - Ricotta
Cheese - Grated Parm
COCKTAIL MENU - 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.
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.