Since 1994, Luca's Ristorante has brought a fresh and contemporary approach to traditional Italian cuisine. Today, area patrons of the Italian restaurant can enjoy an expansive menu of authentic appetizers and entrée selections. Mussels marinara, eggplant rollatini and spiedini di mozzarella (fried mozzarella) are just a few of Luca's appetizers, in addition to soups and salads as starters. Traditional pasta dishes include penne vodka and spaghetti puttanesca (spaghetti in garlic white tomato sauce), as well as seafood pasta plates like shrimp amalfi. Order pizza or choose from Luca's selections of meat, chicken, seafood or veal entrees, like tilapia, Angus steak or chicken Marsala. Complement meals with vegetable side dishes of asparagus or broccoli, among others. Gelato, crème brulee and tiramisu are just a few of the dessert plates served at the restaurant. In addition to lunch and dinner, Luca's also features takeout and catering menus.
Luca's Ristorante
2019 State Route 27
Somerset, NJ 08873
732-297-7676
lucasristorante.com
Though Lubrano's specializes in Brooklyn-style pizza, the restaurant offers a plethora of traditional Italian selections. Diners can began by enjoying any of the restaurant's hot and cold appetizers like clams cocktail, calamari marinara or zeppole, as well as soups and salads. Classic pasta dishes include gnocchi, stuffed rigatoni and fettuccini alfredo, as well as baked pasta dishes like lasagna and manicotti. Lubrano's features chicken, veal and seafood entrees like shrimp marinara and veal parmigiana, in addition to their varieties of Sicilian, deep dish, gourmet and white pizzas. Find submarine sandwiches, Philly cheesesteaks and wraps on the menu, as well as sandwiches made with Italian focaccia bread.
Lubrano's Pizzeria & Restaurant
1830 Easton Ave.
Somerset, NJ 08873-1370
732-271-1144
lubranospizzeria.com
At Matteos, the cuisine is inspired by the distinct regional tastes of southern Italy. Begin by choosing from appetizers like baked clams, mussels or fried calamari, among other appetizer selections and salads. All dinner entrees like tilapia francese, eggplant parmigiana and chicken Marsala are served with a salad, pasta and bread. Matteos also has a selection of pasta entrees, which include gnocchi pomodoro, baked penne and spaghetti Bolognese (spaghetti with meat sauce). Patrons can also enjoy a variety of pizzas, including Sicilian. Medium or large pies can be topped with pepperoni, eggplant, anchovies or mushrooms, among several other toppings.
Matteos Pizza & Pasta
305 Elizabeth Ave.
Somerset, NJ 08873
732-356-1677
matteos-pizza.webs.com
