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Cafe Z

Dinner, Lunch Specials
2333 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
(908) 686-4321
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Chicken Wings

$14.00

Stuffed Meatball

Large meatball filled with seasoned ricotta and topped with a spicy marinara. Please allow extra 15 - 20 minutes for this item.

$14.00

"Z" Calamari

Calamari rings sauteed with olive oil, garlic, sherry wine, touch of fresh basil and tomato marinara.

$14.00

Fried Calamari

Fresh, tender calamari rings lightly battered and fried.

$12.00

Zuppa di Clams

Little neck clams with olive oil, garlic, herbs and fresh tomato.

$14.00

Spicy Mussels

New Zealand mussels sauteed with a spicy marinara with a splash of wine.

$12.00

Fresh Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers

Served over a bed of romaine, black olives and oregano and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

$12.00

Ricotta & Mozzarella Fritta

Seasoned ricotta cheese breaded, fried and topped with mozzarella and spicy marinara.

$12.00

Garlic Shrimp

Rock shrimp in olive oil and butter.

$12.00

Garlic Clams

Little neck clams in butter and garlic sauce.

$14.00

Chicken Fingers

$10.00

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

Imported mushrooms marinated in olive oil and exotic herbs, grilled and served over arugula tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing with fresh-diced tomatoes.

$10.00

Hot Z Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp in a special breading, fried golden-brown and topped with a spicy marinara sauce.

$12.00

Speidino alla Romano

Egg-battered and baked American bread, stacked with mozzarella and prosciutto and topped with an anchovy demi-glaze and black olives.

$14.00

Antipasto Misto for 2

Fresh mozzarella, olives, prosciutto, marinated mushrooms, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, provolone and sopressata drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and oregano.

$16.00

Sausage & Mushrooms

Sauteed Italian sausage and domestic mushrooms in an olive oil and garlic sauce with sliced almonds.

$10.00

Mozzarella Sticks

$10.00

Homemade Soups

Pasta Fagioli Soup

Red and white beans with ditalini and a tomato base.

$7.00

Cappellini, Spinach and Chicken Soup

$7.00

Stracciatella Soup

Egg, spinach and chicken broth

$7.00

Tortellini in Brodo Soup

$7.00

Escarole & Beans Soup

$7.00

Broccoli Rabe & Beans Soup

$7.00

Salads

Mista Salad

Tossed greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, olives and red onions.

$8.50 +

Mesclun Campagna

Mixed greens, red onions, fresh diced tomatoes, marinated mushrooms, artichoke hearts, olives and balsamic vinaigrette topped with shredded provolone cheese.

$10.95 +

Caesar Salad

Homemade Caesar dressing with anchovy, Asiago, Romano and Parmesan cheese, egg and olive oil with homemade croutons. It is homemade .

$9.50

Caesar Calabrese Salad

Artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and fresh mozzarella.

$10.95

Cafe Z Salad

Romaine with diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and fresh mozzarella with balsamic vinaigrette.

$10.95

Broccoli Rabe Salad

Blanched and chilled broccoli rabe tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, diced fresh tomatoes, roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, onions, artichoke hearts and fresh mozzarella.

$14.00

Tuna Salad

Solid white tuna, tomatoes, Romaine, onions and carrots with or without mayo.

$15.00

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Grilled chicken over our homemade scesare dressing wit romaine lettuce

$16.95

Early Dining Specials

Cappellini Marinara Early Dining Special

Angel hair pasta in our marinara sauce.

$11.95

Cappellini Primavera Early Dining Special

Angel hair pasta with seasonal vegetable in a pink sauce.

$11.95

Penne Vodka Early Dining Special

Penne pasta with peas, prosciutto and vodka sauce.

$11.95

Linguini Oil and Garlic Early Dining Special

Homemade linguini with olive oil, garlic and herbs.

$11.95

Chicken Parmigiana Early Dining Special

Boneless chicken topped with marinara and mozzarella served with angel hair pasta.

$12.95

Sausage Giambotte Early Dining Special

Italian sausage sauteed with peppers, mushroom and onions with fried potato slices.

$12.95

Stuffed Shells Early Dining Special

Jumbo pasta shells with ricotta cheese and baked with marinara and mozzarella cheese.

$12.95

Chicken Marsala Early Dining Special

Boneless chicken topped with mushrooms in a Marsala wine demiglace served with cappellini marinara.

$12.95

Eggplant Rolletine Early Dining Special

Thinly sliced eggplant, egg-battered and sauteed rolled with ricotta cheese served with marinara and baked mozzarella cheese accompanied by cappellini marinara.

$12.95

Cheese Ravioli Early Dining Special

Cheese filled ravioli in a marinara sauce.

$12.95

Garlic Shrimp Early Dining Special

Rock shrimp sauteed with olive oil, garlic and herbs over cappellini.

$13.95

Veal Parmigiana Early Dining Special

Scallopine veal cutlet topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese served with cappellini marinara.

$13.95

Grilled Salmon Early Dining Special

Topped with diced tomatoes served with cappellini marinara.

$13.95

Tilapia Francaise Early Dining Special

St. Peter's fish filet, egg-battered and sauteed in a lemon, butter sauce served with cappellini marinara.

$13.95

Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken Early Dining Special

Homemade fettucini with an Alfredo sauce with chicken tenders.

$13.95

Dinner Homemade Pasta

Linguine Aglio e Olio Dinner

Homemade linguine, extra virgin olive oil, seasonings and plenty of garlic. Add sausage for $2.00 as pictured.

$16.00 +

Linguine alla Toscana Dinner

Linguine, oil and garlic with ham, zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, onions and Gorgonzola.

$18.00

Capellini Marinara Dinner

Angel hair pasta in a delightful, homemade tomato, basil and marinara sauce.

$15.00 +

Capellini Bolognese Dinner

Capellini in a meat sauce topped with a dollop of seasoned ricotta cheese.

$19.00

Rigatoni allo Zingaro Dinner

Homemade rigatoni with fresh tomatoes, capers, black olives, mushrooms, hot cherry peppers and anchovies in tomato basil sauce.

$19.00

Fettuccine Alfredo Dinner

Homemade egg noodles in a creamy Alfredo sauce.

$19.00 +

Rigatoni Quattro Formaggi Dinner

A creamy combination of Italian cheeses: Fontina, mozzarella, mascarpone and Parmesan topped with a dash of marinara.

$19.00

Rigatoni alla Vodka Dinner

Rigatoni, peas and diced prosciutto in a tomato basil sauce with vodka and a touch of cream.

$18.00

Tortellini Da Vinci Dinner

Cheese-stuffed pasta rings with sauteed chicken tenders, mushrooms, peas and a marinara with a touch of cream.

$20.00

Fettuccine di Mare Dinner

Homemade fettuccine in a pink cream sauce with garlic and real crabmeat.

$22.00 +

Capellini con Arugula e Gamberoni Dinner

Angel hair pasta tossed with shrimp, arugula, diced tomatoes, garlic and marinara sauce with a touch of cream.

$22.00

Linguine alla Vongole Dinner

Homemade pasta sauteed with olive oil and garlic tossed with chopped clams and whole little neck clams in a white sauce.

$22.00

Shells & Shrimp Dinner

Homemade pasta shells and jumbo shrimp in a hot or sweet marinara sauce with garlic.

$22.00

Fusilli Florentine Dinner

Pasta twists with mushrooms, spinach, fresh diced tomatoes, chicken tenders, olive oil, garlic and a touch of marinara sauce.

$19.00

Linguine Marechiaro Dinner

Homemade linguine with shrimp, clams, olive oil, garlic and a touch of tomato.

$22.00

RAVIOLI MARINARA

Cheese filled pasta shells with tomato basil marinara

$18.00

Dinner Specialty Entrees

Eggplant Parmigiana Platter Dinner

$19.00

Chicken Giambotta Dinner

Chicken breasts sauteed with sweet Italian sausage, hot or sweet peppers, onions and mushrooms, topped with fried sliced potatoes.

$24.00 +

Chicken Rapa Dinner

Sauteed chicken breast topped with sauteed broccoli rabe, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh tomatoes with white wine, olive oil and garlic, served over angel hair pasta.

$24.00

Chicken Brianna Dinner

Marinated and grilled chicken breast topped with grilled portobello mushrooms and grilled eggplant, baked with fresh mozzarella in a delightful lemon thyme sauce, served with the evening's potato and vegetable.

$24.00

Veal Margherita Dinner

Scallopini veal topped with seasoned ricotta, thinly sliced fried eggplant, fresh tomato and mozzarella served with capellini marinara.

$27.00

Veal Saltimbocca Dinner

Scallopini of veal topped with prosciutto and smoked mozzarella, served over sauteed spinach in a brown demi-glaze.

$27.00

Veal Gorgonzola Dinne8

Scallopini of veal topped with a Gorgonzola cheese sauce, spinach and roasted peppers, topped with a port wine demi-glaze, served with potato and vegetables.

$27.00

Shrimp V.I.P. Dinner

Jumbo shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, diced tomatoes and sauteed escarole in a white wine, olive oil and garlic sauce, served over capellini.

$26.00

Shrimp Domenico Dinner

Jumbo shrimp topped with portobello mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh tomato, in a light demi-glaze served over a bed of capellini.

$26.00

Shrimp Venezia Dinner

Jumbo shrimp in a Gorgonzola cheese sauce with portobello mushrooms, spinach and fresh diced tomatoes served over capellini pasta.

$26.00

Salmon Florentine Dinner

Grilled salmon filet served over sauteed spinach in an extra virgin olive oil and garlic sauce served with potatoes and vegetables.

$27.00

Salmon del Monio Dinner

Salmon filet topped with a cognac Dijon sauce, with a touch of cream, fresh diced tomatoes and capers, served with potato and vegetables.

$27.00

Tilapia Boscaiola Dinner

White St. Peter's fish filet topped with mushrooms, rosemary, white wine, olive oil and garlic, served with potato and vegetables.

$22.00

Tilapia Francese Dinner

St. Peter's fish filet, egg-battered and served in a lemon butter sauce with fresh diced tomatoes, served over capellini.

$24.00

Ribeye Steak Dinner

Grilled ribeye steak topped with herb infused marinated mushrooms in garlic and oil, served with potato and vegetables.

$32.00

Chicken Parmigiana Dinner

$22.00

Homemade Thin Crust Pizzas

Cheese Pizza

Homemade thin crust pizza with mozzarella and marinara sauce.

$32.00

Margherita Pizza

Homemade Thin crust pizza with Fresh tomato and fresh mozzarella with garlic and olive oil.

$10.00 +

Bruschetta Pizza

Fresh diced tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, onion, basil and fresh mozzarella.

$10.00 +

Bianco Pizza

Ricotta, mozzarella, garlic and spinach.

$10.00 +

Campagnola Pizza

Sausage, peppers and onions with marinara and mozzarella.

$10.00 +

Chicken Finger Pizza

$10.00 +

Bolognese Pizza

Meat sauce and mozzarella.

$10.00 +

"Z" Pizza

Portobello mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, marinara and mozzarella.

$10.00 +

Di Gamberoni Pizza

Jumbo shrimp, arugula, vodka sauce and mozzarella.

$10.00 +

Eggplant Pizza

$10.00 +

Salads

Mista Salad Lunch

Tossed greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, olives and red onions.

$4.50 +

Mesclun Campagna Lunch

Mixed greens, red onions, fresh diced tomatoes, marinated mushrooms, artichoke hearts, olives and balsamic vinaigrette topped with shredded provolone cheese.

$5.95 +

Caesar Salad Lunch

Homemade Caesar dressing with anchovy, Asiago, Romano and Parmesan cheese, eggs and olive oil with homemade croutons.

$5.50 +

Caesar Calabrese Salad Lunch

Artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and fresh mozzarella.

$6.95 +

Cafe Z Salad Lunch

Romaine with diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and fresh mozzarella with balsamic vinaigrette.

$5.95 +

Broccoli Rabe Salad Lunch

Blanched and chilled broccoli rabe tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, diced fresh tomatoes, roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, onions, artichoke hearts and fresh mozzarella.

$9.95 +

Tuna Salad Lunch

Solid white tuna, tomatoes, Romaine, onions and carrots with or without mayo.

$7.95 +

Lunch Homemade Pasta

Linguine Aglio e Olio Lunch

Homemade linguine, extra virgin olive oil, seasonings and plenty of garlic. Add Sausage for $2.00 (pic has sausage) $15.95

$13.95 +

Linguine alla Toscana Lunch

Linguine, oil and garlic with ham, zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, onions and Gorgonzola.

$13.95

Capellini Marinara Lunch

Angel hair pasta in a delightful, homemade tomato, basil and marinara sauce. Add homemade meatballs $9.95

$13.95 +

Capellini Bolognese Lunch

Capellini in a meat sauce topped with a dollop of seasoned ricotta cheese.

$15.95

Rigatoni allo Zingaro Lunch

Homemade rigatoni with fresh tomatoes, capers, black olives, mushrooms, hot cherry peppers and anchovies in tomato basil sauce.

$15.95

Fettuccine Alfredo Lunch

Homemade egg noodles in a creamy Alfredo sauce.

$14.95 +

Rigatoni Quattro Formaggi Lunch

A creamy combination of Italian cheeses: Fontina, mozzarella, mascarpone and Parmesan topped with a dash of marinara.

$14.95

Rigatoni alla Vodka Lunch

Rigatoni, peas and diced prosciutto in a tomato basil sauce with vodka and a touch of cream.

$14.95

Tortellini Da Vinci Lunch

Cheese-stuffed pasta rings with sauteed chicken tenders, mushrooms, peas and a marinara with a touch of cream.

$14.95

Fettuccine di Mare Lunch

Homemade fettuccine in a pink cream sauce with garlic and real crabmeat.

$15.95 +

Capellini con Arugula e Gamberoni Lunch

Angel hair pasta tossed with shrimp, arugula, diced tomatoes, garlic and marinara sauce with a touch of cream.

$14.95

Linguine alla Vongole Lunch

Homemade pasta sauteed with olive oil and garlic tossed with chopped clams and whole little neck clams in a white sauce.

$15.95

Shells & Shrimp Lunch

Homemade pasta shells and jumbo shrimp in a hot or sweet marinara sauce with garlic.

$12.95

Fusilli Florentine Lunch

Pasta twists with mushrooms, spinach, fresh diced tomatoes, chicken tenders, olive oil, garlic and a touch of marinara sauce.

$12.95

Lunch Specialty Entrees

Salmon Florentine Lunch

Grilled salmon filet served over sauteed spinach in an extra virgin olive oil and garlic sauce served with potatoes and vegetables.

$21.00

Salmon del Monico Lunch

Salmon filet topped with a cognac Dijon sauce, with a touch of cream, fresh diced tomatoes and capers, served with potato and vegetables.

$21.00

Tilapia Boscaiola Lunch

White St. Peter's fish filet topped with mushrooms, rosemary, white wine, olive oil and garlic, served with potato and vegetables.

$20.00

Tilapia Francese Lunch

St. Peter's fish felet, egg-battered and served in a lemon butter sauce with roasted pignoli nuts, and fresh diced tomatoes, served over capellini.

$20.00

Ribeye Steak Lunch

Grilled ribeye steak topped with herb infused marinated mushrooms in garlic and oil, served with potato and vegetables.

$32.00

Chicken Parmigiana Lunch

$18.00

Specialty Lunch Sandwiches

Veal "Z" Sandwich Lunch

Breaded veal cutlet topped with arugula, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella and balsamic vinaigrette.

$14.00 +

Chicken "Z" Sandwich Lunch

Grilled chicken with broccoli rabe, fresh mozzarella and extra virgin olive oil.

$14.00 +

Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich Lunch

Thinly sliced eggplant, egg-battered, sauteed and topped with mozzarella and marinara.

$12.00 +

Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich Lunch

$12.00 +

Meatball Parmigiana Sandwich Lunch

$12.00 +

Fiorentine Sandwich Lunch

Grilled chicken breast, fresh arugula, sundried tomato pesto sauce and fresh mozzarella

$12.00 +

Grilled Chicken Honey Dijon Sandwich Lunch

Chicken breast with honey Dijon dressing, lettuce and tomatoes.

$12.00 +

Sausage, Peppers & Onions Sandwich Lunch

In a marinara sauce.

$12.00 +

Frittata Sandwich Lunch

Egg omelette with peppers, onions and potatoes.

$12.00 +

Grilled Tuscan Sandwich Lunch

Grilled eggplant, zucchini, roasted peppers, tomatoes and mozzarella and our homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

$12.00 +

Roast Beef & Cheese Sandwich Lunch

With lettuce and tomato.

$12.00 +

Ham & Cheese Sandwich Lunch

With lettuce and tomato.

$12.00 +

Tuna Sandwich Lunch

Solid white with mayo, celery, onions, carrots, lettuce and tomatoes.

$12.00 +

San Remo Sandwich Lunch

Fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, prosciutto and extra virgin olive oil.

$12.00 +

Casa di Napoli Sandwich Lunch

Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and olive oil.

$12.00 +

Della Nonna Sandwich Lunch

Fresh mozzarella, arugula, tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil.

$12.00 +

The Dr. D. Sandwich Lunch

Grilled chicken, arugula and fresh mozzarella with balsamic vinaigrette.

$12.00 +

Sausage & Peppers Sandwich Lunch

$12.00 +

Fiasco Sandwich Lunch

Grilled chicken, ham, provolone and honey mustard.

$12.00 +

Roasted Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Lunch

Roasted red peppers, provolone, lettuce and tomatoes.

$12.00 +

Side Orders

Sauteed Escarole

$6.95

Sauteed Spinach

$6.95

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

$8.95

Garlic Bread

$5.95

Garlic Bread with Cheese

$6.95

Bruschetta

$6.95

Beverages

Can of Coke, Diet, Ginger Ale, Sprite or Iced Tea

$1.50

Large Pellegrino

Sparkling Water

$5.25

Small Pellegrino

$2.25

Catering Salads

Classic Caesar Salad Tray

Homemade caesar dressing..made from scratch..NO Mayo!!

$27.00 +

Tossed Salad Tray

Romaine lettuce with red onions, carrots, raddiches, cucumbers and tomatoes with our homemade balsamic vinaigrette or creamy italian dressing (chicken additional price)

$27.00 +

Mesclun Salad Tray

Baby mixed greens with red onions, fresh tomatoes, marinated mushrooms, artichoke hearts, olives and shredded provolone with homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing

$32.00 +

Cold Antipasto Salad Tray

Fresh mozzarella, kalamata olives, marinated mushrooms, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, provolone, prosciutto, soppressata, extra virgin olive oil and oregano

$48.00 +

Cafe Z Salad Tray

Romaine lettuce with fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella and homemade balsamic vinaigrette

$32.00 +

Catering Pasta

Rigatoni Vodka Tray

$42.00 +

Fusilli Bolognese Tray

$42.00 +

Cavatelli and Broccoli Tray

$42.00 +

Penne al Forno Tray

$42.00 +

Rigatoni Zingaro Tray

$42.00 +

Tortellini Panna Tray

Cheese filled pasta rings in a creamy white sauce with peas and onions

$48.00 +

Fusilli with Tomato, Basil MarinaraTray

$35.00 +

Fusilli with Basil Tray

$30.00 +

Tortellini DaVinci Tray

$45.00 +

Catering Entrees

Chicken Savoy Tray

$45.00 +

Chicken Francaise Tray

$40.00 +

Chicken Marsala Tray

$40.00 +

Chicken Giambotta Tray

$40.00 +

Chicken Parmigiana Tray

$40.00 +

Grilled Chicken over Grilled Vegetables Tray

$40.00 +

Grilled Chicken over Escarole Tray

$40.00 +

Veggie Lasagna Tray

$38.00 +

Meat Lasagna Tray

$38.00 +

Eggplant Rollatini Tray

$38.00 +

Sausage and Peppers Tray

$35.00 +

Manicotti Tray

$38.00 +

Stuffed Shells Tray

$38.00 +

Veal Piccata Tray

$50.00 +

Veal Parmigiana Tray

$50.00 +

Veal Casa Tray

$65.00 +

Chicken Wings Tray

$36.00 +

Mixed Sandwich Platter with Pasta Salad Tray

$65.00

Catering off Premise

Catering for 12-15

1/2 tray pasta, 1/2 tray chicken, 1/2 tray eggplant rollatini, 1/2 tray sausage and peppers.

$200.00

Catering for 18-20

3 full trays - pasta, chicken, lasagna.

$275.00

Cold Antipasto Tray

4 full trays.

$385.00

Catering for 35-40

2 trays pasta, tray chicken, tray sausage and peppers, tray steak with onions, rice and vegetables.

$535.00

Catering Sides

Catering Italian Bread

$0.50

Catering Butter

$0.50
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About Cafe Z

  • 2333 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
  • Dinner, Lunch Specials, Pasta, Pizza, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood
  • (908) 686-4321
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