Dominic’s Italian Restaurant Menu
Welcome to Dominic’s Italian Restaurant, your go-to destination for authentic Italian cuisine nestled in Avenel, NJ. This charming eatery offers a diverse menu that features beloved chicken and eggplant entrees, each crafted with care. Highlights include the mouthwatering Chicken Parmigiana, topped with rich tomato sauce and mozzarella, and the delightful Eggplant Parmigiana, a classic vegetarian favorite.
Guests can enjoy the casual atmosphere with options for outdoor seating, making it perfect for families and groups. Whether you dine in or opt for delivery and takeout, Dominic’s stands out with its accommodating vegan options and a vibrant drink selection, including refreshing fountain drinks and robust espresso. The restaurant proudly offers amenities like free Wi-Fi, street parking, and the ability to take reservations, ensuring a seamless dining experience.
Indulge your palate at Dominic's, where each dish tells a story of tradition and passion for Italian culinary arts.
Appetizers
Fried Zucchini
Breaded & fried served with tomato sauce.
Chicken Fingers & French Fries
Crispy golden chicken tenders served with a side of delectably seasoned fries.
Zuppa Di Mussels
Red or white sauce.
Mozzarella in Carozza
Breaded and fried sandwich filled with mozzarella, often served with a side of marinara sauce.
Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella cheese that has been coated and fried.
Spiedini Ala Romana
Capers, anchovies, garlic & oil.
Rice Balls
5 piece. Meat sauce, cheese, peas, bread crumbs & risotto.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed with vegetables & bread crumbs.
Tripe
In a tomato sauce.
7 Clams Oregano
Little neck clams on the half shell, typically includes a topping of bread crumbs, peppers, and a blend of bread crumbs, baked with hints of lemon and white wine.
7 Clams Casino
Little neck clams on the half shell, typically includes a topping of bacon, peppers, and a blend of bread crumbs, baked with hints of lemon and white wine.
Clams on The 1.2 Shell
7 pieces.
Shrimp Cocktail
5 pieces.
Grilled Vegetable Platter
Fried Artichoke Hearts
Artichoke hearts, breaded and lightly fried, often accompanied by a tangy aioli or marinara sauce for dipping.
Eggplant Rollatini
Comes with ricotta cheese & tomato sauce.
Stuffed Artichoke
Seasoned bread crumbs, parsley, garlic & oil.
Fried Calamari
Squid.
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Roasted Peppers
Layered fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and roasted peppers, typically dressed with olive oil and a hint of basil.
Zuppa Di Clams
10 pieces. Red or white sauce.
Cold Antipasto for 2
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, roast peppers, prosciutto, provolone and salami.
Hot Antipasto for 2
Clams & shrimp oreganato, mussels, eggplant rollatini, stuffed mushrooms & mozzarella in carroza.
Grilled Pulpo Leg
Octopus.
Asparagus Oreganato
Green herbaceous plant.
Broccoli Rabe and Portobella Mushrooms
Rapini. Green cruciferous vegetable.
Stuffed Eggplant
Stuffed with ricotta cheese and topped with marinara sauce.
Pasta Fagioli Soup
Classic Italian pasta and beans dish, served in a flavorful savory tomato broth.
Escarola and Beans Soup
Fresh escarole and cannellini beans typically includes garlic, sauteed in olive oil, served in a savory broth.
Ministrone Soup
Hearty vegetable soup.
Lentil Soup
Lentils simmered with a blend of celery, carrots, onions, and a hint of garlic, typically includes a savory broth with tomatoes.
Egg Drop Spincah Soup
Lobster Bisque Soup
Smooth and creamy broth.
Soups
Chicken Entrees
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Marsala
Mushrooms and marsala sauce.
Chicken Francaise
Lemon sauce with pinot grigio white wine.
Chicken Capriciosa
Pan fried topped with cold bruschetta and fresh mozzarella.
Chicken Picata
Capers and lemon sauce.
Chicken Murphy
Sweet peppers, mushrooms, onions and potatoes
Stuffed Chicken
Stuffed with asparagus, mozzarella, and prosciutto, served in a creamy vodka sauce with mushrooms.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken on romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing.
Chicken Sorrentino
Topped with mozzarella, prosciutto, eggplant & mushrooms.
Chicken Saltimbocca
Topped with prosciutto, mozzarella cheese, over spinach.
Chicken Pizzaiola
Mushrooms, peppers, onions and fresh tomatoes.
Chicken Zingara
Topped with roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella and brown sauce.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded eggplant topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Eggplant Entrees
Veal Entrees
Veal Valentino
Stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella in a mushroom sauce.
Veal Parmigiana
Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Veal Marsala
Mushrooms and marsala wine.
Veal Francaise
Lemon sauce with pinot grigio white wine.
Veal Piccata
Capers & lemon sauce.
Veal Murphy
Sweet peppers, mushrooms, onions and potatoes.
Veal Sorrentino
Topped with mozzarella, prosciutto, eggplant and mushrooms.
Veal Pizzaiola
Mushrooms, peppers, onions and fresh tomatoes.
Veal Saltinbocca
Topped with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese over spinach.
Veal Veneziana
Topped with breaded, fried tomato and mozzarella.
Veal Zingara
Veal with roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella and brown sauce.
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Classic tomato sauce and basil.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Tossed in a cream sauce.
Penne Vodka
In a creamy vodka sauce.
Capelline Primavera
Mixed vegetables with garlic and oil.
Lasagna
Meat lasagna served with meat sauce.
Manicotti
Stuffed with ricotta cheese, topped with and melted mozzarella.
Stuffed Shells
Stuffed with ricotta cheese topped with melted mozzarella.
Cavatelli and Broccoli
Served with garlic & oil sauce.
Tortellini
Stuffed with cheese and tossed in Alfredo sauce with peas and mushrooms.
Gnocci
Potato dumplings topped with bolognese sauce and fresh mozzarella.
Gnocchi
Potato dumplings topped with meat sauce and fresh mozzarella.
Ravioli in Vodka Sauce
Mushroom Risotto
Portabella in cremini and white mushroom.
Vegetable Risotto
Broccoli, sun dried tomatoes, roasted peppers and zucchini.
Seafood Risotto
Clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari and baby scallops.
Linguine with Clam Sauce
Red or white sauce with garlic.
Homemade Pappardelle
Wide home-made noodles topped with meat sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken
Tossed in a creamy white sauce.
Cannelloni
Stuffed with meat, spinach, and lite ricotta cheese, topped with meat sauce.
Baby Cheese Ravioli
With broccoli rabe, sweet sausage in garlic & oil.
Homemade Rigatoni Siciliana
Topped with grilled eggplant, zucchini and fresh mozzarella, and tomato sauce.
Stuffed Rigatoni Cheese
In vodka sauce.
5 Cheese Tortelloni
In vodka sauce with arugula and shrimp.
Penne Vodka with Grilled Chicken
Penne Vodka with Grilled Shrimp
Pasta Entrees
Seafood Entrees
Calamari Marinara
Served over linguine.
Flounder Francaise
Lemon sauce & pinot grigio white wine.
Flounder Parmigiana
Breaded, fried and topped with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
Shrimp Marinara
Sauteed with fresh tomatoes & garlic. Served over angel hair pasta.
Shrimp Parmigiana
Fried and topped with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
Broiled Salmon
Served in a wine sauce.
Salmon with Fresh Mozzarella and Roasted Peppers
Broiled.
Cod Fish Livornese
Black olives, tomato, onions & capers.
Flounder & Shrimp Francese
Lemon white wine sauce.
Salmon Oreganato
Broiled with a homemade breadcrumb on top.
Shrimp Scampi
Sauteed in garlic, oil & white wine served over rice.
Scungili Marinara
Served over linguini.
Shrimp Caruso
Served over fettucine in a cream sauce with mushroom.
Capellini Della Casa
With shrimp & arugula in a light red sauce.
Pesce Marechiara
Lobster tail, calamari, scungilli, shrimp, mussels, clams & scallops on a bed of linguinii.
Tilapia Piccata
Lemon sauce with capers.
Tilapia Francese
Lemon white wine sauce.
Broiled Twin Lobster Tails
5 oz. Each.
Pork Chop Murphy
Sweet peppers, mushroom, onions & potatoes.
Pork Osso Buco
Pork shank served over fresh polenta.
Steak Pizzaiola
14 oz. sirloin steak with peppers, mushrooms, onions and touch of tomato sauce.
Surf & Turf
5 oz. lobster tail with 16 oz. NY strip.
Veal Osso Buco
Served over rice with mushrooms.
Steaks and Chops Entrees
Side Dishes
Broccoli
Sauteed in garlic and oil.
Spinach
Sauteed in garlic and oil.
Broccoli Rabe
Sauteed in garlic and oil.
Extra Side Salad
Escarole
Topped with fava beans in garlic and oil.
Side of French Fries
Crispy golden fries, expertly seasoned, served as the perfect side.
Side of Meatballs
Tasty meatballs served on the side, perfect for a flavorful addition to your meal.
Side of Sausage
Savory side of seasoned meat blend, perfectly grilled.
Garlic Bread
Toasted bread slices topped with melted cheese and a garlic-infused spread.
Chicken Fingers and Fries
Breaded or battered crispy chicken.
