Carmen’s Trattoria Menu – South Plainfield, NJ

Type : Pizza restaurant

Location : 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

Menu

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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Reviews

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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