Italy’s Best Menu
Italy’s Best, located in Lakehurst, NJ, is a versatile dining destination offering a mix of cocktails, pizzas, and authentic Italian cuisine. This casual spot ticks all the boxes with its delivery, takeout, and vegetarian options, making it a go-to for groups, families, and even kids. The menu boasts a range of antipasti, from classic Caesar salad to seafood delights like calamari and shrimp. Appetizers like hot antipasto and fried calamari set the stage for mouthwatering main courses. Customer reviews rave about the impeccable Italian flavors, with favorites like Marsala and Francaise earning high praise. Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you; Italy's Best has been a local favorite for over 20 years, known for its outstanding quality and warm service. So, whether you're craving a slice of melt-in-your-mouth pizza or a hearty pasta dish, Italy’s Best promises a memorable dining experience.
Antipasti
Tossed Salad
fresh mixed greens with house dressing
Mixed Salad
fresh mixed greens with ham and cheese
Tuna Salad
fresh mixed greens with tuna, ham, and cheese
Turkey Salad
fresh mixed greens with Turkey, ham, and cheese
Antipasta Salad
mixed greens with ham, cheese, and salami
Super Salad
mixed greens with ham, cheese, roast beef, and Turkey
Caprese
fresh mozzarella and tomato in basil, oil, and garlic
Seafood Salad
calamari, scungilli, and shrimp in garlic, oil, and lemon dressing
Caesar Salad
tossed in classic caesar salad dressing topped with croutons
Chicken Caesar Salad
caesar salad topped with chicken
Hot Antipasto for Two
clams casino, stuffed eggplant, shrimp, mussels oregonara, and stuffed mushrooms
Fried Calamari
lightly floured, served with marinara or lemon
Mussels
prepared in marinara sauce, hot or sweet
Shrimp Cocktail
Mozzarella Sticks
Clams on the Half Shell
Garlic Bread
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Clams Casino
Bacon, onions, and roasted peppers in a bread crumb mixture
Chicken Wings
Fried Mushrooms
Fried Shrimp
Fried Chicken
French Fries
Cheese Fries
Side Order of Meatball
Side Order of Sausage
Jalapeno Poppers
Appetizers
Pasta
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti with Oil Garlic
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Spaghetti with Meatball Sausage
Cappellini Primavera
Broccoli, spinach, mushroom, and tomatoes with garlic and white wine
Spaghetti Puttanesca
capers, olives, mushrooms, anchovies, and fresh tomatoes
Penne Arrabbiate
onions, prosciutto, and fresh tomatoes
Linguine with Clam Sauce
red or white
Garlic and Broccoli
fresh chopped broccoli with garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Penne with Vodka Sauce
prosciutto, sundried tomatoes, onions, in a tomato/vodka sauce
Fettuccini or Tortellini Alfredo
Ravioli
cheese or meat
Cavatelli and Broccoli
garlic, oil, and fresh broccoli
Tortellini Buscaiola
peas and prosciutto in a cream sauce
Shrimp Scampi
shrimp, olive oil, garlic, and white wine over pasta
Scallop & Shrimp Provenciale
scallop, shrimp, and mushroom in a light garlic cream sauce served over pasta
Shrimp Parmigiana
jumbo shrimp topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella includes side of pasta or vegetable
Calamari Scungilli Marinara
sauteed in marinara sauce over pasta
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
jumbo shrimp with little neck clams and mussels in a spicy marmara sauce over pasta
Shrimp Francese
jumbo shrimp dipped in egg, white wine and lemon sauce includes side of pasta or vegetable
Zuppa di Pesce
shrimp, clams, mussels, scungilli, and calamari in a marinara sauce served hot or sweet over pasta
Pesce
Pollo
Chicken Parmigiana
lightly breaded, topped with fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella
Chicken Francese
sauteed with butter, lemon, and white wine
Chicken Murphy
hot peppers, green peppers, mushrooms, onions, and potatoes sauteed in a white wine sauce
Chicken Piccata
white wine, lemon, and mushrooms
Chicken Cacciatore
chicken, peppers, onions, and mushrooms in a light romato sauce
Chicken Marsala
chicken and mushrooms in a marsala wine
Chicken Massimo
chicken, asparagus, sundried tomato, mushrooms, and mozzarella
Veal Pamigiana
lightly breaded, topped with fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella
Veal Francese
sauteed with butter, lemon, and white wine
Veal Piccata
White wine, lemon, and mushrooms
Veal Marsala
veal, and mushrooms in marsala wine
Veal Sorrentino
veal, prosciutto, eggplant, and mozzarella in tomato mushrooms sauce
Veal Caruso
veal, roasted peppers, spinach, artichokes, and mozzarella in brown sauce
Veal Saltimbocca
veal, prosciutto mozzarella, and spinach in brown sauce
Vitello
Dalfonno & Baked Dishes
Lasagna
Baked Ziti
Baked Ravioli
Stuffed Shells
Manicotti
Baked Ziti Sicilian
Eggplant Parmigiana
Rollantini
Chicken Fingers With French Fries
Spaghetti and Meatball
Children's Menu
Beverages
Soft Drinks
Coffee or Tea
Cappuccino
Cafe Espresso
Aqua Minerale
Pitcher of Soda
Plain Pizza
fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella
Chicken Parm Pizza
topped with breaded chicken, fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella
White Pizza
topped with mozzarella, ricotta cheese and fresh garlic
White Pizza With Broccoli
Mozzarella, ricotta cheese and fresh garlic and copped broccoli
Combination Pizza
Italy's Best Special
sausage, pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, black olives and hot peppers
Hawaiian Pizza
topped with sliced pineapple, ham and mozzarella
Vegetable Pizza
topped with black olives, mushrooms, broccoli, chopped tomatoes, onions and mozzarella
Meat pizza
sausage, pepperoni, ham and ground beef
Stuffed Pizza
stuffed with broccoli, spinach, mozzarella, tomato sauce and fresh garlic
Baked ziti Pizza
stuffed with ziti and topped with a layer of ricotta cheese and mozzarella with tomato sauce
Sicilian Pizza
a thick crust topped off with fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella
Cheese Steak Pizza
topped with philly steak, peppers, onions, mozzarella and yellow American cheese
Sicilian Combination
Pizza
Calzones
Filled with Ricotta and Mozzarella
served with a side of tomato sauce
Additional Toppings
Sausage, Onions, Pepperoni and Peppers
served with a side of sauce
Stromboli
Panini Freddi
Ham, Salami, Capicola, Cheese
Ham, Capicola, Cheese
Ham, Cheese
Ham, Salami, Cheese
Pepperoni, Cheese
Turkey
Roast Beef
Turkey Cheese
Roast Beef, Cheese
Roast Beef, Turkey
Tuna Fish
Mixed Cheese
Italy's Best Special Ham, Salami, Capicola, Cheese, Pepperoni
Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella
Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers
Meatball
Meatball Parmigiana
Sausage
Sausage Parmigiana
Peppers and Egg
Veal Cutlet
Veal Cutlet Parmigiana
Chicken California Style
Grilled Chicken California Style
Grilled Chicken, Fresh Mozzarella and Roasted Red Peppers
Fried flounder California Style
Burger on a Submarine
Panini Caldi
Steak Sandwiches
Plain Steak
Cheese Steak
Cheese Steak with Fried Onions
Cheese Steak with Mushrooms
Cheese Steak with California
Cheese Steak Special
peppers, onions and mushrooms
