Italian Dinner in Montvale, NJ | Bellissimo Ristorante

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An Evening of Italian Elegance

Bellissimo’s dinner menu invites you to slow down and savor. Handcrafted pastas, premium meats, and rich, rustic sauces come together in dishes made to delight. Whether it’s a quiet dinner or a celebratory night out, every plate brings the essence of Italy to Montvale.

Appetizers

Mozzarella in Carozza (D)

Crispy fried sandwich filled with melted mozzarella cheese, golden on the outside and gooey on the inside – a classic Italian comfort bite

Calamari Fritti (D)

Lightly flower coated and fried squid rings, crispy on the outside and tender inside

Prince Edward Island Mussels (D)

Tender mussels simmered to perfection—choose Marinara, White Wine & Garlic, or spicy Fra Diavolo sauce. Bold, fresh, and full of flavor.

Little Neck Clams (D)

Fresh little neck clams, served your way—choose from Oreganato (garlic & breadcrumbs), Red Sauce, White Wine & Garlic, or spicy Fra Diavolo. A coastal classic with bold Italian flavor.

Fresh Mozzarella & Imported Prosciutto (D)

With tomato, marinated roasted bell peppers, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Eggplant Rollatini (D)

Thinly sliced eggplant, flour, coated, and egg battered, fried rolled up with a creamy ricotta filling, and baked in marinara sauce with melted mozzarella cheese on top

Grilled Vegetable SP

Salads

With tomato, Bermuda onions and balsamic vinaigrette

Hearts of romaine, croutons and shavings of parmigiana in a classic Caesar dressing

Al Bellissimo (D)

Baby field greens, sun dried cherries and crumbled blue cheese in a balsamic vinaigrette

Large House Salad (D)

A fresh mix of baby filled greens, crispy, iceberg, carrots, red onion, and a grape tomato, toasted in a light balsamic vinaigrette

Soups

Pasta Fagioli (D)

Tender pasta and creamy cannellini beans simmer in a delicate tomato – infused broth

Tortellini in Brodo (D)

Savory meat – filter tortellini in a golden chicken broth with carrots, celery, and onions

Escarole and Fagioli (D)

Tender escarole and cannellini beans simmered in a garlic infused chicken broth with extra-virgin olive oil

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Pasta

Build Your Own Pasta Dish (D)

Choose your pasta, sauce, and optionally add protein.

Gluten Free and Vegan Pasta Entrée (D)

Sautéed mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, black olives, basil, garlic, white wine in light tomato sauce

Fussilli Contadino

chicken, escarole, cannellini beans, and chopped tomatoes in a garlic extra virgin olive oil sauce

Angel hair pasta. Standard preparation : (Baby shrimp, arugula, sautéed in a light tomato sauce with chopped tomatoes). Other sauces available.

$18.00 - $30.00

Potato dumplings. Standard preparation: Sorrento (diced eggplant and plum tomato sauce topped with fresh mozzarella). Other sauces available.

$24.00 - $26.00

Stuffed Rigatoni (D)

Stuffed rigatoni filled with ricotta. Standard preparation: Marinara sauce. Other sauces available.

$25.00 - $26.00

Lobster Ravioli (D)

Standard preparation: (Brandy, tomato and cream sauce). Other Sauces available.

$25.00 - $26.00

Eggplant Parmigiana (D)

Thinly sliced eggplant, flour, coated, and egg battered, fried, layered with marinara sauce and cheeseServed over penne

Eggplant Rollatini (Dinner Size)

Thinly sliced eggplant, flour-coated, and egg battered, fried, rolled up with a creamy ricotta filling, and baked in marinara sauce with melted mozzarella cheese on top, served over Penne.

Cheese Filled Ravioli (D)

Pillowy ravioli stuffed with rich cheese, shown with creamy vodka sauce—or make it your own with your favorite sauce substitution.

Chicken/Veal Dishes

Breaded and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella, served over penne

$26.00 - $32.00

Egg battered in a lemon white wine and butter sauce served with vegetables and roasted patatos

$26.00 - $30.00

Mushrooms, shallots and fresh sage in a marsala wine sauce, served with vegetables and roasted potatoes.

$26.00 - $30.00

Shitake mushrooms, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, white wine lemon sauce, served with vegetables and roasted potatoes.

$26.00 - $32.00

Mixed nuts crusted chicken breast, Dijon honey mustard sauce, served with vegetables and roasted potatoes

$26.00 - $32.00

Tenderloins sautéed with mushrooms, onions, potatoes and hot cherry peppers

$26.00 - $32.00

With wild mushrooms in a Madeira wine sauce, served with vegetables and roasted potatoes

$26.00 - $30.00

Lemon white wine and caper sauce, served with vegetables and roasted potatoes.

$26.00 - $30.00

Breaded cutlet with arugula salad. Served with a side of Penne Marinara.

$26.00 - $30.00

Saltimbocca (D)

Scaloppini topped with prosciutto and mozzarella in a sage demi-glace reduction over spinach, served with roasted potatoes

$28.00 - $34.00

Scaloppini topped with prosciutto, eggplant and mozzarella in white wine plum tomato sauce). Served with roasted potatoes and vegetables.

$28.00 - $34.00

Grilled Chicken

Juicy, marinated grilled chicken served your way—choose your favorite side to complete the perfect plate.

Chicken Cordon Bleu (D)

Chicken rolled and stuffed with ham and mozzarella cheese in a Béchamel Cream Sauce served with vegetables and potato.

2 jumbo shrimp, sauteed asparagus, roasted patatos in a scampi sauce.

Seafood

Jumbo Shrimp (D)

Pan seared in Dijon mustard sauce, served with vegetables and roasted potatoes

Coconut crusted, arugula, and gorgonzola cheese in a raspberry walnut vinaigrette dressing, served with potatoes

Zuppa Di Pesce (D)

Assorted seafood in a light marinara sauce over linguini.

Children's Menu

Chicken Fingers and French Fries

Crispy, golden chicken tenders served with a side of fries

Mozzarella Sticks

Gooey, melty mozzarella sticks with a crispy golden coating, served with marinara dipping sauce

Penne with Butter

Penne pasta tossed in butter

Fettuccini Alfredo

Served in a cream sauce with parmigiana shavings

Creamy-tomato sauce with vodka on penne pasta

Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Sauce

Cheese filled ravioli in our classic marinara sauce

Linguini with Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

Linguini, topped with two meatballs and marinara sauce

Chicken Parmigiana

Crispy breaded chicken breast, topped with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce served over penne pasta

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Cold Beverages

Small Plates & Sides

Side Gluten Free Penne

Side Sautéed Broccoli

Side Sautéed Spinach

Side Sautéed Escarole

Side Sauteed Escarole and Cannellini Beans

Sautéed Mushrooms

Side French Fries

Side 2 Meatballs With Sauce

Side Roasted Potatoes

Oven roasted potatoes, with garlic and olive oil and rosemary and herbs

Side Mixed Vegetables

Desserts

New York Cheesecake

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake

Black-and-White Chocolate Mousse Cake

Toasted Almond Cake

Lemon Cello Cake

Chocolate Lava Cake

Tartuffo Ice Cream

Seafood

Jumbo shrimp prepared to the style of your choice. This catering tray is not served over pasta; it pairs well with other pasta catering trays.

$60.00 - $120.00

Served by the piece, this tray does not include sides.

$200.00 - $400.00

Assorted seafood in a light marinara sauce. This catering tray is not served over pasta. Consider pairing it with one of our pasta catering trays.

$120.00 - $240.00

Appetizers

Mozzarella in Carozza (L)

Crispy fried sandwich filled with melted mozzarella cheese, golden on the outside and gooey on the inside – a classic Italian comfort bite

Calamari Fritti (L)

Lightly flower coated and fried squid rings, crispy on the outside and tender inside

Prince Edward Island Mussels (L)

Tender mussels simmered to perfection—choose Marinara, White Wine & Garlic, or spicy Fra Diavolo sauce. Bold, fresh, and full of flavor.

Little Neck Clams (L)

Fresh little neck clams, served your way—choose from Oreganato (garlic & breadcrumbs), Red Sauce, White Wine & Garlic, or spicy Fra Diavolo. A coastal classic with bold Italian flavor.

Fresh Mozzarella & Imported Prosciutto (L)

With tomato, marinated roasted bell peppers, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Eggplant Rollatini (L)

Thinly sliced eggplant, flour, coated, and egg battered, fried rolled up with a creamy ricotta filling, and baked in marinara sauce with melted mozzarella cheese on top

Salads

With tomato, Bermuda onions and balsamic vinaigrette

Hearts of romaine, croutons and shavings of parmigiana in a classic Caesar dressing

Al Bellissimo (L)

Baby field greens, sun dried cherries and crumbled blue cheese in a balsamic vinaigrette

House Salad (L)

A fresh mix of crisp iceberg lettuce, tender mixed greens, sliced onions, carrots, and ripe tomatoes, tossed in our homemade light balsamic vinaigrette. Simple, refreshing, and full of flavor.

Soups

Pasta Fagioli (L)

A simple, rustic Italian soup made with ditalini pasta, creamy cannellini beans, rich tomato sauce, and savory chicken broth, finished with fresh basil for a burst of flavor. Comforting, hearty, and full of traditional charm.

Tortellini in Brodo (L)

Plump meat-filled tortellini served in a savory chicken broth with vegetables and tender diced chicken, all simmered together for a rich, comforting flavor in every bite.

Escarole and Fagioli (L)

A light yet hearty Italian soup made with tender escarole, creamy cannellini beans, and flavorful chicken broth, simmered with aromatic herbs.

Soup of The Day (L)