Bellissimo Lunch Menu – Montvale Italian specials Mon-Fri 11:30-2:45

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Authentic Italian, Heartfelt in Every Bite

At Bellissimo Ristorante in Montvale, NJ, our menu is a tribute to classic Italian flavors crafted with passion and precision. From fresh pastas to signature entrées, every dish brings the warmth of tradition to your table—served with love, just like Nonna used to make.

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)

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Pasta

Gluten Free and Vegan Penne Entrée (L)

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

Build Your Own Pasta Dish (L)

Choose your pasta, sauce, and optionally add protein.

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

$15.00 - $18.00

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, served over Penne.

Eggplant Parmigiana (L)

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

Cheese Filled Ravioli (L)

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

Chicken/Veal

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

$17.00 - $20.00

Egg battered in a lemon white wine and butter sauce, served with vegetables (no potatoes) .

$17.00 - $20.00

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

$17.00 - $20.00

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

$17.00 - $20.00

Lemon white wine and caper sauce, served with vegetables.

$17.00 - $20.00

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

$17.00 - $20.00

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

$17.00 - $20.00

$20.00 - $24.00

Grilled Chicken

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

Seafood

Jumbo Shrimp (L)

Lunch is served with 3 Jumbo Shrimps.

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

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

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

Starters

Mozzarella in Carrozza

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

$50.00 - $100.00

Calamari Fritti

Lightly flower coated and fried squid rings crispy on the outside and tender inside served with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.

$65.00 - $130.00

Prince Edward Mussles

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

$65.00 - $120.00

Little Neck Clams

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.

$50.00 - $100.00

Eggplant Rollatini

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

$65.00 - $125.00

Fresh mozzarella and imported prosciutto

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

$80.00 - $160.00

Arugula and tomato with Bermuda onions and balsamic dressing

$45.00 - $85.00

Parts of Romain, croutons, and Parmesan cheese in a classic Caesar dressing

$45.00 - $85.00

Baby field greens, onions, carrots, tomato, enable balsamic vinaigrette dressing

$45.00 - $85.00

Al Bellissimo Salad

Baby field greens, sun-dried, cranberries, and Gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, en balsamic, vinaigrette dressing

$50.00 - $90.00

Pasta

Gluten free and vegan pasta

Sauté mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, black olives, basil, garlic in a marinara sauce with a touch of white wine

$45.00 - $90.00

Fussilli Contandino

Sautéed with chicken, escarole, cannellini beans, and chopped tomatoes in a garlic and oil sauce

$60.00 - $110.00

Tomato – cream sauce, shallots, and vodka

$60.00 - $110.00

Rigatoni Bolognese

With meat sauce, and a light marinara

$60.00 - $120.00

Fettuccine Alfredo

Cream sauce and Parmesan cheese

$60.00 - $120.00

Gnocchi Sorrentino

Potato dumplings with diced eggplant and plump tomato sauce, top with fresh mozzarella

$65.00 - $130.00

Stuffed Rigatoni

Stuff with ricotta cheese, and herbs in a marinara sauce

$65.00 - $130.00

Linguine Clam Sauce

A combination of whole and chopped clams

$70.00 - $140.00

Lobster Ravioli

Brandy tomato and cream sauce

$100.00 - $200.00

Linguine Puttanesca

Kalamata, olives, capers, and anchovies in a marinara sauce, and a touch of white wine

$55.00 - $110.00

Cappellini Bellissimo

Baby shrimp, arugula, sautéed in a light tomato sauce with chopped tomatoes

$85.00 - $160.00

Eggplant Parmesan

Thinly sliced eggplant, flour, coated, and egg battered fried layered with marinara sauce and cheese. This catering tray is not served over pasta; it pairs well with other pasta catering trays.

$85.00 - $160.00

Chicken & Veal

Egg battered in a lemon white wine, butter sauce. This catering tray is not served with vegetables or potatoes. It pairs well with our side trays of both.

$75.00 - $160.00

Mushrooms, shallots, and sage in a marsala wine sauce. This catering tray is not served with vegetables or potatoes. It pairs well with our side trays of both.

$75.00 - $160.00

Shiitake mushrooms, artichoke cards, and sun-dried tomatoes in a white wine, lemon sauce. This catering tray is not served with vegetables or potatoes. It pairs well with our side trays of both.

$75.00 - $160.00

Breaded in a marinara sauce, top with mozzarella cheese. This catering tray is not served over pasta; it pairs well with other pasta catering trays.

$75.00 - $160.00

Mix nut crusted, and pan fried with Dijon mustard sauce. This catering tray is not served with vegetables or potatoes. It pairs well with our side trays of both.

$75.00 - $160.00

Sautéed onions, mushrooms potatoes, and hot cherry peppers in a garlic and oil and white wine sauce

$75.00 - $160.00

Lemon white wine sauce, and capers. This catering tray is not served with vegetables or potatoes. It pairs well with our side trays of both.

$75.00 - $160.00

Breaded cutlet serve with arugula salad

$75.00 - $160.00

Topped with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese, sage Madeira sauce over spinach. This catering tray is not served with vegetables or potatoes. It pairs well with our side trays of both.

$75.00 - $160.00

Tap with prosciutto, eggplant and mozzarella cheese in a white wine, plum tomato sauce. This catering tray is not served with vegetables or potatoes. It pairs well with our side trays of both.

$75.00 - $160.00

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

Vegetables

Sautéed Spinach

Sautéed Spinach with garlic and oil.

$60.00 - $120.00

Sautéed Escarole

Sautéed Escarole with garlic and oil.

$60.00 - $120.00

Sautéed Mixed Vegetables

Sautéed Mixed Vegetables with garlic and oil.

$60.00 - $120.00

Sautéed Mushrooms

$60.00 - $120.00

Oven Roasted Potatoes

$60.00 - $120.00

Desserts