Menu

La Lanterna Cafe and Grill in Ridgewood, NJ, offers an intimate and romantic Tuscan-seafood dining experience. This Latinx and women-owned restaurant provides a diverse menu with vegetarian options, accommodating families and groups alike. The cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and delicious dishes make it a standout choice for any occasion.

The menu features Italian classics like Arancini, Mussels Bianca, and Spaghetti Carbonara. Customers rave about the seafood salad, scallops & mushroom risotto, and the tagliatelle bolognese. Desserts are not to be missed, with reviewers praising the desserts as "TO DIE FOR." The warm hospitality provided by the owner and staff adds to the overall charm of dining at La Lanterna. Whether it's a special occasion or a casual dinner, this restaurant promises a memorable culinary experience.

Appetizer

Appetizer

Arancini

Classic Rice Ball served in a Pesto Cream Sauce

$15.95

Mussels Bianca

Mussels sauteed in White Sauce

$15.95

Mussels Rose

Mussels sauteed in Red Sauce

$15.95

Polpette

Classic Meatballs, Tomatoes, Basil Pure, and whipped Ricotta

$15.97

Carpaccio

Thinly sliced raw Filet Mignon, served with Parmigiana Reggiano, Aioli and Capers, with Arugula and Truffle Oil

$17.97

Burrata

Burrata Mozzarella over a bed of Arugula and Prosciutto

$17.97

Clams Gratinate

Little Neck Clams au Gratin in Garlic, Oil, and White Wine dusted with Seasoned Bread Crumbs

$17.97

Frito Misto

Fried Mix of Calamari, Shrimp, Zucchini and Vinegar Peppers served with Aioli

$17.97

Tagliere - Cheese and Meat Platter

Chef selection of three Cheeses and three Cured Meats with Fixings

$21.97

Caesar Side Salad

Green salad with Caesar dressing and cheese.

$7.95

Garden Side Salad

Green salad with mixed vegetables.

$7.95

Classic Caesar Salad

Romaine Lettuce with Garlic Crostini in classic Caesar Dressing

$14.97

La Lanterna Salad

Field greens with crumbled goat cheese, walnuts, cran-raisins. Sliced granny smith apples drizzled with a raspberry vinaigrette.

$14.97

Arugula e Pera (Pear Salad)

Arugula, Pear, and Gorgonzola in a Lemon Vinaigrette

$14.97

Beet Salad

Mixed Greens, Roasted Beets, Cantaloupe, Goat Cheese, Pumpkin Seeds and Honey Mustard Balsamic Vinaigrette

$14.97

Salad

Salad

Pasta

Pasta

Penne Puttanesca

Garlic, Oil, DOP Tomato, Capers, Olives, and White Wine

$22.47

Spaguetti Carbonara

Spaghetti, Pancetta, Eggs, Black Pepper, and Pecorino

$22.97

Rigatoni Amatriciana

Pasta with DOP Tomatoes, Pancetta, lightly caramelized Onions, and Pecorino

$23.95

Gnocchi al Ragu

Homemade Potato Gnocchi served in a Meat Sauce alla Bolognese

$24.97

Pasticcio di Carne

Classic Lasagna with Meat Sauce alla Bolognese

$24.97

Linguine alla Vongole - Bianca

Classic Linguine with Clams served in a White Sauce

$25.97

Linguine alla Vongole - Rose

Classic Linguine with Clams served in a Red Sauce

$25.97

Pappardelle Funghi e Salsiccia

Wild mix of Mushrooms, Italian Sausage, White Wine with a touch of Cream and Reggiano

$26.97

Linguine Pesto Shrimp

Pesto a la Genovese, Shrimp, and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

$31.97

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Shrimp freshly sauted in our delightful fra diablo sauce with spinach served over a bed of linguini pasta.

$31.97

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Breast sauteed in White Wine, Stewed Tomatoes, Wild Mushrooms, Herbs, and Olives

$26.95

Chicken alla Milanese

Breaded pan-fried Chicken served with Arugula, Fennel, Grape Tomato Salad, Lemon Vinaigrette, Roasted Potatoes and shaved Parmigiana Cheese

$26.95

Chicken alla Marsala

Savory boneless breasts of Chicken sauteed in Marsala Wine and Wild Mushrooms with Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables

$26.95

Chicken Parmigiana

Classic Chicken Parmigiana served with Linguine and a rich Tomato Sauce

$26.95

Pollo Agrumi

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast pan-roasted with Citrus Demi-Glaze served with Roasted Potatoes, Arugula, Fennel, Grape Tomato Salad, Lemon Dressing and shaved Parmigiana

$26.95

Chicken Scarpariello

Chicken Breast, Sausage, Vinegar, Pepper, Mushrooms, Roasted Potatoes, with White Wine and Herbs

$26.97

Chicken

Chicken

Meat

Meat

Costolette di Maiale

Double-cut Pork Chops, Calabrese Peppers, Espresso Rub in a Grappa Sauce served with Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli Rabe

$32.47

Vitello Paliarde

Thin slices of Milk-Fed Veal lightly marinated and grilled, served with Roasted Potatoes, Arugula, Fennel, Grape Tomato Salad, Lemon Dressing and shaved Parmigiana

$34.27

Vitello Milanese

Breaded Pan-fried Veal served with Arugula, Fennel, Grape Tomato Salad, Lemon Vinaigrette, Roasted Potatoes, and shaved Parmigiana Cheese

$34.27

Vitello alla Marsala

Veal Scallopini cooked in an aromatic and delectable mlange of Marsala Wine and Wild Mushrooms

$34.27

Vitello Parmigiana

Classic Veal Parmigiana served with Linguine and a rich Tomato Sauce

$34.27

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Thin slices of Milk-Fed Veal, Sage, Prosciutto, and White Wine served with Roasted Potatoes and Spinach

$35.47

Filetto Di Manso

Filet Mignon wrapped in Prosciutto over a Red Wine Reduction with Mashed Potatoes and Spinach

$41.95

Salmone Arrotolato

Basil-seasoned Salmon, Cherry Tomatoes, Black Olives, Zucchini, Carrots, and Roasted Potatoes

$31.95

Shrimp Scampi

Jumbo Shrimp sauteed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Lemon, and White Wine Sauce with Roasted Potatoes and Spinach

$32.97

Gamberi Croccanti

Crispy pan-seared Jumbo Shrimp with Breadcrumbs over Orzo Pasta, Creamy Shrimp Reduction and Leeks with touch of a Lemon Sauce

$32.97

Branzino

Oven-roasted Branzino with Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Fennel, Lemon Dressing, and Roasted Potatoes

$35.95

Brodetto

Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Calamari, Onion, Fennel, Tomato, Garlic, Azafran (Safflower), Zucchini, White Wine, and Grape Tomatoes

$39.99

Seafood

Seafood