Carmen's Trattoria Menu - South Plainfield, NJ

Italian eatery set in a strip mall dishing up traditional fare in warm, informal environs. Based on 103 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Carmen's Trattoria 07080

Address:
907 Oak Tree Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Phone: (908) 822-1424

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Hours

Tuesday	11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday	11 AM–9 PM
Thursday	11 AM–9 PM
Friday	11 AM–9 PM
Saturday	11 AM–9 PM
Sunday	Closed
Monday	11 AM–9 PM

APPETIZERS
Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Sauteed in olive oil and garlic.	$10.95
Steamed Little Neck Clams Served in garlic and white wine.	$13.50
Mozzarella Sticks Served with a side of our homemade marinara sauce.	$8.95
Bruschetta Topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and mozzarella cheese.	$7.75
Garlic Bread Bread, topped with garlic and herb seasoning, and baked to perfection.	$4.50
Buffalo Wings Served with a side of blue cheese dressing.	$14.95
Garlic Bread with Cheese	$6.75
Balsamic Wings Served with a side of blue cheese dressing.	$14.95
Garlic Knots Served with a side of our homemade marinara sauce.	$3.75
Mussels Pomodoro New Zealand mussels tossed in a marinara and white wine sauce with fresh basil.	$11.00
Caprese Fresh tomatoes topped with fresh mozzarella, basil, and roasted peppers.	$8.95
Fried Calamari Fresh calamari lightly floured and fried to perfection, served with a side of marinara sauce.	$13.50
Eggplant Rollatini Stuffed with ricotta and topped with sauce and melted mozzarellas.	$9.95
Calamari Alla Antonio Our signature fried calamari tossed in a balsamic reduction.	$14.00
SOUPS
Chicken Pasta Soup	$4.75
Tortellini & Spinach Soup	$5.50
Pasta Fagioli Soup	$5.00
SALADS
House Salad Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions.	$7.00
Chicken Caesar Salad Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing, topped with chicken.	$11.95
Arugula Salad Baby arugula topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions.	$9.95
Shrimp Caesar Salad Caesar salad topped with shrimp.	$14.00
Chef Salad Ham, turkey, and American cheese, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions.	$9.95
Salad Formaggi Combination of fresh and smoked mozzarella and provolone cheese.	$11.25
Classic Caesar Salad Crisp romaine tossed with croutons, Caesar dressing, and grated cheese.	$7.50
Antipasto Salad Prosciutto, soppressata, sharp provolone, fresh mozzarella, marinated string beans, roasted peppers, and artichoke hearts.	$10.95
PIZZA
Regular Cheese Pizza Classic cheese or create your own pizza.	$16.95
PERSONAL PIZZAS
Regular Cheese Pizza Classic cheese or create your own pizza.	$9.95
SPECIALTY PIZZA
Cheesesteak Pizza Topped in traditional Philly steak, tomato sauce, and classic cheese.	$11.50
Eggplant Parmigiana Pizza Grilled eggplant meets a delectable tomato sauce, all covered in crispy gooey fresh melted mozzarella and parmigiano, and hints of aromatic basil on a crisp yet tender homemade crust.	$23.00
Italian Hot Dog Pizza Pizza with hot dogs, peppers, onions, cheese, and potatoes.	$23.00
Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce Pizza With vodka sauce.	$23.00
Chicken Parmigiana Pizza Shredded parmesan cheese, chicken breast, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese.	$23.00
Baked Ziti Pizza Topped with penne, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce.	$23.00
Chicken Marsala Pizza chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms. marsala wine	$23.00
White Pizza A sauceless pie topped with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.	$18.50
Meat Lover Pizza Meatball, sausage, pepperoni , ham , bacon	$23.00
Veggie Lover Pizza Topped with mushrooms, broccoli, tomatoes onions , peppers, eggplant ,	$23.00
Sicilian Pizza	$19.50
PERSONAL SPECIALTY PIZZAS
Cheesesteak Pizza Topped in traditional Philly steak, tomato sauce, and classic cheese.	$11.50
Eggplant Parmigiana Pizza Grilled eggplant meets a delectable tomato sauce, all covered in crispy gooey fresh melted mozzarella and parmigiano, and hints of aromatic basil on a crisp yet tender homemade crust.	$11.50
Italian Hot Dog Pizza Pizza with hot dogs, peppers, onions, cheese, and potatoes.	$11.50
Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce Pizza With vodka sauce.	$11.50
Chicken Parmigiana Pizza Shredded parmesan cheese, chicken breast, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese.	$11.50
Baked Ziti Pizza Topped with penne, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce.	$11.50
Chicken Marsala Pizza chicken sauteed with mushrooms. marsala wine	$11.50
White Pizza A sauceless pie topped with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.	$10.75
Meat Lover Pizza	$11.50
PIZZA BY THE SLICE
Regular Cheese Pizza Slice	$3.00
Sicilian Pizza Slice Thin crust pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil.	$3.50
CALZONES, ROLLS, & STROMBOLIS
Calzone Cheese calzone.	$9.25
Stromboli Pepperoni, sausage, onion, green peppers, mushrooms, and cheese.	$8.95
Sausage Roll Italian sausage with red sauce and mozzarella cheese.	$8.95
COLD SANDWICHES
Salami & Cheese Sandwich Salami and cheese.	$6.95
Cheese Sandwich A fried mozzarella cheese sandwich!	$6.95
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Turkey and cheese.	$8.50
Tuna Sandwich A delicious combination of tuna and melted cheese.	$7.50
Ham & Cheese Sandwich Ham and cheese.	$7.95
Cold Italian Sub Prosciutto, soppressata, capicola, and provolone.	$10.00
Ham, Salami, & Cheese Sandwich Ham, salami, and cheese.	$7.95
HOT SANDWICHES
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich	$8.50
Sausage Parmigiana Sandwich	$7.95
Veal Parmigiana Sandwich	$9.95
Meatball Sandwich	$7.95
Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich	$6.95
Sausage Sandwich	$7.50
Sausage & Peppers Sandwich	$7.95
Shrimp Parmigiana Sandwich	$9.95
Pepper & Eggs Sandwich	$6.50
Italian Hot Dog Peppers, onions, and potatoes.	$8.95
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Peppers, onions, and mushrooms.	$8.95
Grilled Steak Sandwich 1/2lb peppers, onions, mushrooms, and provolone.	$10.50
Meatball Parmigiana Sandwich	$7.95
UNIQUE SANDWICHES
Grilled Portobello Sandwich Roasted peppers with melted mozzarella cheese and balsamic dressing.	$9.95
Grilled Chicken, Roasted Peppers, & Mozzarella Sandwich Served with balsamic dressing.	$9.95
Pesto Chicken Sandwich With grilled tomatoes, onions, and homemade pesto.	$9.95
Veal Cutlet & Arugula Sandwich Tomatoes, red onions, baby arugula, and balsamic dressing.	$9.95
Grilled Vegetables Sandwich Grilled zucchini, eggplant, cheese, and homemade sun-dried tomato spread.	$9.50
Sirloin Burger Grilled to perfection, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.	$9.50
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and Caesar dressing.	$9.95
WRAPS
BBQ Chicken Wrap Sauteed onions, tangy BBQ sauce, and cheese.	$9.95
Grilled Vegetable Wrap Grilled zucchini, eggplant, roasted peppers, and cheese.	$9.95
Buffalo Chicken Wrap Buffalo style chicken tossed with sauteed onions and cheese served with a side of blue cheese.	$9.95
Chicken Fajita Wrap Peppers, onions, and tomatoes served with a side of ranch dressing.	$8.95
Chicken Caesar Wrap Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing.	$9.95
Shrimp Fajita Wrap Peppers, onions, and tomatoes, served with a side of ranch dressing.	$9.95
Grilled Chicken Wrap Lettuce, tomato, and onions.	$9.25
PASTA DISHES
Bowties Toasted in a homemade pesto sauce, topped with grilled chicken and portobello mushrooms.	$18.25
Pasta with Meat Sauce With meat sauce.	$15.50
Tortellini Tortellini tossed in our creamy homemade alfredo sauce.	$16.25
Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce With tomato basil sauce.	$15.50
Agnolotti Half moon ravioli filled with five cheeses served in a pink tomato basil sauce with shrimp and shiitake mushrooms.	$18.95
Pasta with Meatballs Pasta topped in our homemade meatballs.	$15.50
Romanelli “Little bundles” of pasta filled with cheese complimented by a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with mushrooms and parmesan cheese.	$18.95
Pasta with Sausage Pasta topped with sausage.	$15.50
Fettuccine Alfredo A traditional cream sauce from the mountains of northern Italy.	$15.50
Baked Ziti Pasta tossed with ricotta cheese, marinara sauce, and topped with melted mozzarella cheese.	$15.50
Penne Vodka Everyone’s favorite pink sauce made from our homemade marinara, vodka, and a touch of cream.	$16.25
Manicotti Tube-shaped pasta filled with ricotta topped with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese.	$15.50
Penne Alla Mario Penne tossed with sauteed broccoli rabe, sliced Italian sausage, and plum tomatoes with garlic and oil.	$17.95
Stuffed Shells Shell-shaped pasta filled with ricotta topped with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese.	$15.50
Pasta Carbonara Sweet green peas sauteed with prosciutto, finished in a parmesan cream sauce.	$15.95
Ravioli Ravioli stuffed with classic cheese.	$14.95
Bowties Festival Diced chicken, bacon, broccoli, plum tomatoes, and onions available in a parmesan cream sauce or vodka sauce.	$18.95
Lasagna Pasta layered with ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and our homemade meat sauce, all topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella.	$15.95
Cavatelli & Broccoli	$15.95
Chicken Parmigiana Served with spaghetti.	$17.95
Calamari Marinara	$19.25
Veal Parmigiana Served with spaghetti.	$18.95
Mussels Marinara New Zealand mussels tossed with our famous marinara sauce. Served over linguini.	$17.95
Eggplant Parmigiana Served with spaghetti.	$15.95
White Clam Sauce Served over linguini.	$18.50
Eggplant Rollatini Our homemade eggplant stuffed with ricotta topped with cheese. Can be served with or without ham, served over spaghetti.	$18.95
Red Clam Sauce Served over linguini.	$18.50
Shrimp Parmigiana Served with spaghetti.	$20.45
CHICKEN ENTREES
Chicken Saltimbocca Tender chicken medallions served on a bed of baby spinach with prosciutto and fresh mozzarella.	$20.95
Marengo Chicken and shrimp sauteed with onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, and white wine.	$20.95
Chicken Francese Tender chicken medallions dipped in egg batter, served in a lemon white wine sauce.	$19.25
Chicken Marsala Tender chicken medallions sauteed with mushrooms and marsala wine. Also available with cream marsala sauce for an additional price.	$19.25
Chicken Briana Grilled chicken medallions sauteed with pepper and onions, fresh herbs, and a touch of balsamic vinegar.	$18.95
Chicken Sorrento Tender chicken medallions sauteed with mushrooms and artichoke hearts in a lite sherry wine, garlic demi-glaze sauce.	$19.95
Chicken Piccata Tender chicken medallions dipped in egg batter, sauteed with capers, and served in a lemon white wine sauce.	$19.95
VEAL ENTREES
Veal Saltimbocca Tender veal medallions on a bed of baby spinach with prosciutto and fresh mozzarella.	$21.95
Veal Giovani Tender veal medallions sauteed with shiitake mushrooms, finished in a brandy cream sauce.	$20.95
Veal Francese Tender veal medallions dipped in egg batter, served in a lemon white wine sauce.	$19.95
Veal Sorrento Tender veal medallions sauteed with mushrooms, artichoke hearts, in a lite sherry wine, garlic demi-glaze sauce.	$20.50
Veal Marsala Tender veal medallions sauteed with mushrooms and marsala wine, also available in cream marsala sauce for an additional price.	$19.95
Veal Piccata Tender veal medallions dipped in egg batter, sauteed with capers, and served in a lemon white wine sauce.	$19.95
FISH ENTREES
Salmon Portofino Atlantic salmon marinated with garlic and rosemary, grilled and served over a bed of spinach.	$19.95
Flounder Francese Fresh flounder filet dipped in egg batter, served in a lemon white wine sauce.	$19.95
Shrimp Scampi Shrimp prepared in a classic lemon, garlic white wine sauce served over spaghetti.	$19.95
Shrimp Francese Shrimp, dipped in egg batter, served in a lemon white wine sauce.	$20.95
Seafood Scampi A mix of clams, mussels, and shrimp prepared in a scampi sauce served over spaghetti.	$22.95
Seafood Marinara A mix of clams, mussels, and shrimp prepared in a rich marinara sauce, served over spaghetti.	$22.95
GLUTEN-FREE MENU
Gluten-Free Chicken Francese Chicken breast sauteed with white wine, lemon, and butter.	$21.00
Gluten-Free Penne with Vodka Sauce With vodka sauce.	$19.00
Gluten-Free Chicken Marsala Breaded chicken sauteed with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce, served with your choice of pasta.	$21.00
Gluten-Free Grilled Shrimp Parmigiana Served with gluten-free penne.	$22.50
Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken Parmigiana Served with gluten-free penne.	$21.00
Gluten-Free Penne with Grilled Chicken & Broccoli	$21.00
Gluten-Free Penne with Pesto	$19.00
Gluten-Free Baked Ziti	$19.50
Gluten-Free Penne Alfredo Sauce	$19.00
Gluten-Free Pizza	$12.95
SIDE ORDERS
Side of Meatballs	$7.00
Sauteed Spinach Quick and easy sauteed spinach is the perfect weeknight side dish. Spinach so flavorful, even the kiddos will ask for more!	$7.95
Side of Italian Sausage	$7.00
Sauteed Broccoli Quick and easy sauteed spinach is the perfect weeknight side dish. Spinach so flavorful, even the kiddos will ask for more!	$7.95
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe Broccoli rabe, also known as rapini, is beloved for its slightly nutty flavor. Sauteed with garlic and olive oil.	$8.95
KIDS’ MENU
Kids’ Chicken Fingers & Fries Delicious chicken tenders.	$8.95
Kids’ Mini Ravioli	$8.95
Kids’ Macaroni & Cheese Classic mac & cheese.	$8.95
Kids’ Spaghetti & Meatballs Spaghetti with marinara sauce and meatballs.	$8.95

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Godspeedmax

4/4/23 OMFG! This was insane. Best Italian I have had in….. don’t even know. This was the Penne a La Mario. Folks it was unbelievable! Broccoli rabe, penne, sausage plum tomatoes, garlic oil, lions and tigers and bears oh my. Off the wall good! Out/freaking/standing!!!!

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Anthony C

We wanted to try Carmen’s, and we are so glad we did. We started with the fried calamari, which was lightly crisped and tasted perfect. My wife and daughter raved about the clams, wanting more. Our portions of penni vodka, shrimp scampi, and my meatball parmesan were huge- enough to take home. We ended with some cannolis, and Chris was an excellent server. Overall, great family dinner, dining room was perfect, very quiet.

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Sherry Hundar

I went there today because I wanted something good 8to eat I ordered the shrimp scampi and let me tell you the shrimp was really bad and what a turn off!!! So damn disappointing!! My first and last!

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John Dmytruk

The food was cold upon delivery. The mozzarella sticks tasted like breaded fried mash potatoes. They were not cheesy. The pizza was good when reheated.

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Ivonne Bonilla

I must say they have the great west costumer satisfaction. I made a mistake in my order and they fixed it right away and got delivery to my house in a very short time period. Their food and pizza is delicious . One of the best ones in the area!

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Tina Ternyila

Love Camen’s Trattoria. The food is great & the staff is professional & always very willing to please. Cannt ask for more than that!

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Steve Marsh

Placed an order for carry out today for my in-laws’ anniversary lunch – pizza, calamari, mozzarella sticks, and garlic knots. When I picked it up, I mentioned the occasion. Noticed a gentleman doing something with a catering box, but didn’t think anything of it. When we opened the box at the in-laws’ house, we saw that he’d written “Happy Anniversary” on the inside of the box lid! That was really cool of him. The food? Fantastic. They didn’t fry the calamari until I got there to ensure it was fresh. Even the garlic knots were excellent. Wish they were in my town. Excellent food with excellent service.

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cherrie golembiewski

Sal is a wonderful owner of this Italian Restaurant and really truly cares about his customers. Sal helped us and walked us through the preparation of our son’s baptism and went above and beyond on the day of my son’s baptism. Everything was perfect and me and my husband didn’t even sweat on the preparation. We went to the dinner reception and everything looked marvelous! From the details to the exceptional customer service! Our guests/family raved from the pastas to the main course and desserts! Oh and Everybody had such a great time! Thank you Sal for everything you did for us especially in this Pandemic era. We really appreciate it!!

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Kris Yee

Everything we ordered from here tastes good. Chicken Marsala Pizza, chicken Parmigiano pizza, mussels… all of the tasted great.

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Michael Lubin

What an amazing restaurant and even better owner! The food is amazing and the owners make you feel like family. One of the best meals I have had in a long time. The prices are very affordable and it’s a great value. Keep up the great work!!

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