Mangia Toscano Menu

Mangia Toscano is a charming Italian coffee and tea spot in Metuchen, NJ. Offering a classy yet casual ambiance, this restaurant is perfect for a date night or family dinner. The menu features must-try dishes like the Agnello Al Pistachio, with perfectly cooked lamb and a unique pistachio sauce, and the Tagliolini Cacio e Pepe. The Toscana Salad and Capesante are also recommended for a flavorful experience. Customers praise the attentive service and welcoming atmosphere, making it ideal for special occasions. Whether you're celebrating an anniversary or simply craving authentic Italian cuisine, Mangia Toscano is a top choice with its delicious food and excellent service. Be sure to indulge in the Ferrero Rocher Cake for a sweet ending to a memorable meal.

APPETIZER

Caprese

Mozzarella fior di latte, fresh tomatoes, basil and olive oil.

$18.00

Burrata Con Prosciutto

Fresh creamy burrata cheese with Tuscan prosciutto

$20.00

Polpo E Patate

Fresh grilled octopus with potatoes, capers, lemon

$27.00

Tagliere Toscano

Selection of Tuscan cured meats and cheeses, assortment of bruschetta

$30.00

Insalata Cesare

Caesar salad, lettuce, shaved -month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, croutons.

$17.00

Insalata Rustica

Baby spinach salad, Parmigiano Reggiano, walnuts, shaved celery, mushrooms, olive oil, red vinagar.

$17.00

Insalata Toscana

Tuscan black kale salad with gorgonzola cheese, pine nuts, crispy prosciutto crudo, balsamic vinegar.

$18.00

SP Truffle Burrata

Fresh creamy burrata cheese with Tuscan prosciutto, shaved black truffle

$27.00

Spaghetti Al Pomodoro

Tagliolini with fresh New Jersey cherry tomato sauce

$22.00

Parmigiana

Baked eggplant layered with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and tomato sauce.

$22.00

Lasagna

Lasagna with meat ragu and bechamel sauce.

$24.00

Tagliolini Cacio E Pepe

Tagliolini with Pecorino Romano, -month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh black pepper

$28.00

Gnocchi Al Pesto

Home made potato gnocchi, pesto, New Jersey cherry tomatoes

$28.00

SP Truffle Cacio E Pepe

Tagliolini with Pecorino Romano, -month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper, shaved black truffle.

$35.00

SP Pappardella Al Cinghiale

House-made pappardelle with wild boar ragu

$37.00

Spaghetti All'arrabbiata

Spaghetti with fresh cherry tomato sauce, Italian red peperoncino and garlic confit.

$25.00

Pappardella Alla Bolognese

Pappardella with traditional Tuscan meat ragù

$28.00

Gnocchi Ai Quattro Formaggi

Home made potato gnocchi, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, gorgonzola and provolone cheese.

$30.00

Tagliolini Alla Carbonara

Tagliolini with guanciale, organic farm egg, Pecorino reggiano, black pepper

$28.00

Spaghetti Alla Njuda

Chitarra spaghetti with nduja Italian spicy sausage sauce, porchetta and creamy burrata cheese

$30.00

Linguine All'Astice

Linguine with lobster and red bisque.

$37.00

Truffle Cacio E Pepe

Tagliolini with Pecorino Romano, -month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper, shaved black truffle.

$41.00

Truffle Gnocchi

Home made potato gnocchi, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, gorgonzola, provolone cheese and shaved black truffle

$41.00

Truffle Carbonara

Tagliolini with guanciale, organic farm egg, Pecorino reggiano, black pepper and shaved black truffle

$41.00

SP Risotto Porcini E Salsiccia

Creamy risotto with fresh porcini mushrooms, sausage and Parmigiano Reggiano

$37.00

Raviolo Ricotta E Spinaci

Single long Raviolo filled with spinach and ricotta cheese, butter and sage sauce.

$32.00

SP Risotto

$34.00

PASTA

ENTREES

Pollo In Due Cotture

Organic chicken cooked in two ways with red wine sauce, mediterranean mashed potatoes.

$33.00

Tagliata Di Manzo

Sliced sirloin steak topped with arugula, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, sautéed spinach

$38.00

Costata Alla Fiorentina

Famous Florentine grilled bone-in NY strip steak oz

$57.00

Salmone

Organic salmon with fresh bell peppers and creme fraiche

$32.00

Branzino

Seabass made with Italian extra virgin olive oil, zucchini, Sicilian eggplant caponata

$38.00

Agnello Al Pistacchio

Rack of lamb with pistachio crust and mashed potatoes

$50.00

Bistecca Alla Fiorentina

Famous Florentine grilled T-bone / Porterhouse oz

$140.00

Merluzzo

Cod fish marinated in mustard with celery root, risotto and lemon

$40.00

Sogliola

Dover sole with lemon potato foam and almond flakes

$42.00

Pesce Del Giorno

Fresh fish of the day selected by our Chef Alberto.

$46.00

Maiale Ai Funghi Porcini

Pork loin with lentil purée, tender Parisian apples, and demi-glace sauce reduction.

$55.00

SP Cavolfiore

$35.00

Verdure Grigliate

Grilled bell peppers, zucchini and eggplants with Italian seasoning

$10.00

Patate Fritte

French fries seasoned with Tuscan aromatic herbs, gralic bread crumbs.

$10.00

Spinaci Saltati

Sauteed fresh baby spinach with garlic and black pepper

$10.00

SIDE

DESSERT

Tiramisu

Lady fingers, mascarpone, espresso and cocoa powder

$9.00

Panna Cotta

Panna cotta is an Italian dessert of sweetened cream thickened with gelatin and molded.

$9.00

Torta Della Nonna

Traditional Tuscan pie with pastry cream and pine nuts

$9.00

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate mousse cake

$9.00

Ferrero Rocher

Ferrero Rocher is a chocolate and hezelnut cake.

$9.00

Gelato

$15.00

Coccoli Alla Nutella

$16.00

SP Tortino Al Cioccolato

Molten chocolate cake with an intense with velvety cocoa core

$16.00

Mortadella

Mortadella , pesto, creamy burrata, arugula.

$15.00

Prosciutto

Prosciutto crudo, tomato and mozzarella.

$15.00

Turkey

Turkey, tomato, fontina cheese, lettuce.

$15.00

Porchetta

Porchetta, provolone, and arugula.

$15.00

Caprese

Tomato, mozzarella, balsamic vinager.

$15.00

Tuscan Dream

Finocchiona salami, pecorino cream, artichokes

$15.00

Dante

capocollo, stracchino cheese, truffle spread and arugula

$15.00

The Boss

Prosciutto crudo, Pecorino Toscano cheese and truffle oil

$15.00

Vegetarian

Pecorino cheese, eggplant, zucchini, tomato, basil.

$15.00

SANDWICHES

APPETIZERS

Toscana Salad

Tuscan black kale salad with gorgonzola cheese, pine nuts, crispy prosciutto crudo, balsamic vinegar.

$19.00

Caprese Di Bufala

Buffalo mozzarella from Campania, fresh tomatoes, basil and olive oil.

$20.00

Burrata Con Prosciutto Toscano

Fresh creamy burrata cheese with Tuscan prosciutto

$22.00

Pappa Al Pomororo

Thick Tuscan bread soup made with tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano, basil and olive oil

$19.00

Capesante

Fresh oven-baked scallops with cauliflower vanilla purée; crispy kale, and lemon confit.

$27.00

Polpo E Patate

Fresh grilled octopus with potatoes, capers, lemon

$28.00

Coccoli

Fried pizza dough with Tuscan prosciutto and stracchino cheese.

$23.00

Tagliere Toscano

Selection of Tuscan cured meats and cheeses, assortment of bruschetta

$33.00

SP Truffle Burrata

Fresh creamy burrata cheese with Tuscan prosciutto, shaved black truffle

$33.00

SP Tonno

$28.00

SP Polenta Fritta

$25.00

Verdure Grigliate

Grilled bell peppers, zucchini and eggplants with Italian seasoning

$10.00

Patate Fritte

French fries seasoned with Tuscan aromatic herbs, garlic bread crumbs.

$10.00

Spinaci Saltati

Sauteed fresh baby spinach with garlic and black pepper

$10.00

Patate Fritte Al Tartufo

Home made french fries with black truffle

$16.00

SIDES

DRINKS

Acqua Panna

Acqua Panna is an Italian brand of bottled water and takes its name from Villa Panna in the hills of Tuscany.

$7.00

San Pellegrino

San Pellegrino is an Italian Sparkling water

$7.00

Coke

$4.00

Ginger Ale

$4.00

Lemonade

Homemade lemonade

$5.00

Iced Tea

$4.00

Sprite

$4.00

Espresso

Single espresso

$3.00

Double Espresso

$4.00

Cappuccino

Espresso with hot milk and milk foam

$5.00

Caffelatte

Espresso with steamed milk

$5.00

Americano

Black coffee made with Tuscan espresso

$5.00

Tea

Hot Tea

$5.00

Iced Cappuccino

Espresso, cold milk, milk foam and ice

$5.00

Iced Tea

$4.00

Iced Latte

$5.00

Hot Chocolate

$5.00

COFFEE & TEA

WINE

Pinot Grigio

Fruit forward and fresh with mouthwatering acidity. A dry white wine perfect for lighter fare.

$20.50

Chardonnay

Front-palate acidity slowly fades to a mellow, creamy finish with just a hint of toastiness

$20.50

Reisling

A refreshing and fruity wine that perfectly balances sweetness and acidity

$34.00

Revolutionary Red

Pinot Noir- based blend. This light-bodied red boasts bright acidity and smooth tannins making it a great food wine

$23.50

Cabernet Sauvignon

Nicely balanced moderate intensity wine with a rush of red fruit flavors and a lingering oaky finish

$23.50

Dry Rose

Orange blossom and juicy strawberry on the nose. Juicyfruit and yellow peach on the palate, with hints of passionfruit and guava. Soft acidity, this wine was made for light faire and summer sipping.

$33.00

Gruner Veltliner

$31.00

Sauvignon Blanc

$34.00

Sauvignon Blanc - Half

$23.50

Spiedino Pomodori E Mozzarella

Cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella skewers

$45.00

Pappa Al Pomodoro

Thick Tuscan bread soup made with tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano, basil and olive oil

$45.00

Tagliere Toscano

Selection of Tuscan cured meats and cheeses, assortment of bruschetta

$70.00

ANTIPASTI (Please order hr in advance)

INSALATE (Please order hr in advance)

Insalata Rustica

Baby spinach, Parmigiano Reggiano, walnuts, shaved celery, fresh mushrooms, olive oil, red vinegar

$50.00

Insalata Cesare

Caesar salad, lettuce, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, walnuts, croutons.

$45.00

Insalata Toscana

Thin black cabbage salad with gorgonzola cheese, beets and peanuts, crispy prosciutto crudo, balsamic vinegar and fresh black pepper

$50.00

Insalata Caprese

Fresh mozzarella, arugula, tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar

$55.00

Insalata Panzanella

Bread salad, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, basil, balsamic vinegar

$50.00

Insalata Primavera

Cold pasta, mortadella, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, peas, basil, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

$50.00

Sandwich Porchetta

Pork, Pecorino Toscano cheese, arugula and hot pepper oil

$65.00

Sandwich Prosciutto Crudo

Prosciutto Toscano, mozzarella cheese and tomato

$65.00

Sandwich Vegetariano

Pecorino cheese, eggplant, zucchini, tomato, basil. -choice of: truffle oil/hot pepper oil

$65.00

Sandwich Caprese

Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar from Italy, basil

$65.00

Sandwich Mortadella

Pork, pesto, creamy burrata and arugola

$65.00

Sandwich Tuscan Dream

Finocchiona salami, Pecorino cheese and artichoke spread

$65.00

Sandwich Turkey

$65.00

FOCACCIE (Please order hr in advance)

PASTA (Please order hr in advance)

Penne Al Pomodoro

Fresh tomato sauce and basil

$55.00

Rigatoni Amatriciana

Guanciale, onions, tomatoes

$65.00

Fusilli Alla Bolognese

Slow cooked beef ragu.

$65.00

Rigatoni Alla Carbonara

Guanciale, organic farm egg, Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh black pepper.

$65.00

Gnocchi Ai Formaggi

Potato gnocchi, Gorgonzola, Provolone, Pecorino Toscano, Parmigiano Reggiano

$80.00

Pasta Al Forno

Oven baked pasta, béchamel sauce, mortadella, green beans, mozzarella, tomato sauce

$65.00

Canneloni

Rolls of pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese, spinach, tomato sauce

$65.00

Parmigiana

Baked eggplant layered with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and tomato sauce

$65.00

Lasagna

Homemade lasagna with meat ragù, béchamel sauce.

$70.00

Pollo Arrosto

Roasted chicken with Italian aromatic seasoning

$65.00

Pollo Al Limone

Chicken scallopini whit lemon sauce and white wine

$65.00

Chicken Pizzaiola

Chicken scaloppini, tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano

$65.00

Tuscan Chicken

Chicken cooked in a white wine sauce with mushrooms and bechamel sauce

$65.00

Roast Beef

Caramelized onions, red wine sauce.

$100.00

Tagliata Di Manzo

Sliced sirloin , arugola, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

$100.00

Grilled Pork

Spring onions, cherry tomatoes.

$80.00

SECONDI (Please order hr in advance)

CONTORNI (Please order hr in advance)

Grilled Vegetables

Zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant marinated in extra virgin olive oil and garlic

$35.00

Patate Arrosto

Roasted potatoes seasoned with Tuscan aromatic herbs, garlic and bread crumbs

$35.00

Broccoli

Sauteed broccoli with garlic, Italian seasoning, bread crumbs and Parmigiano Reggiano

$35.00

Carciofi

Sautèed artichokes, garlic, parsley

$40.00

Focaccia

Flat Italian bread

$20.00

Semolina

Italian bread made with semolina flour

$20.00

PANE (Please order hr in advance)

DOLCI (Please order hr in advance)

Tiramisu

Lady fingers, mascarpone, espresso and cocoa powder

$70.00