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.
Burrata Con Prosciutto
Fresh creamy burrata cheese with Tuscan prosciutto
Polpo E Patate
Fresh grilled octopus with potatoes, capers, lemon
Tagliere Toscano
Selection of Tuscan cured meats and cheeses, assortment of bruschetta
Insalata Cesare
Caesar salad, lettuce, shaved -month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, croutons.
Insalata Rustica
Baby spinach salad, Parmigiano Reggiano, walnuts, shaved celery, mushrooms, olive oil, red vinagar.
Insalata Toscana
Tuscan black kale salad with gorgonzola cheese, pine nuts, crispy prosciutto crudo, balsamic vinegar.
SP Truffle Burrata
Fresh creamy burrata cheese with Tuscan prosciutto, shaved black truffle
Spaghetti Al Pomodoro
Tagliolini with fresh New Jersey cherry tomato sauce
Parmigiana
Baked eggplant layered with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and tomato sauce.
Lasagna
Lasagna with meat ragu and bechamel sauce.
Tagliolini Cacio E Pepe
Tagliolini with Pecorino Romano, -month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh black pepper
Gnocchi Al Pesto
Home made potato gnocchi, pesto, New Jersey cherry tomatoes
SP Truffle Cacio E Pepe
Tagliolini with Pecorino Romano, -month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper, shaved black truffle.
SP Pappardella Al Cinghiale
House-made pappardelle with wild boar ragu
Spaghetti All'arrabbiata
Spaghetti with fresh cherry tomato sauce, Italian red peperoncino and garlic confit.
Pappardella Alla Bolognese
Pappardella with traditional Tuscan meat ragù
Gnocchi Ai Quattro Formaggi
Home made potato gnocchi, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, gorgonzola and provolone cheese.
Tagliolini Alla Carbonara
Tagliolini with guanciale, organic farm egg, Pecorino reggiano, black pepper
Spaghetti Alla Njuda
Chitarra spaghetti with nduja Italian spicy sausage sauce, porchetta and creamy burrata cheese
Linguine All'Astice
Linguine with lobster and red bisque.
Truffle Cacio E Pepe
Tagliolini with Pecorino Romano, -month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper, shaved black truffle.
Truffle Gnocchi
Home made potato gnocchi, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, gorgonzola, provolone cheese and shaved black truffle
Truffle Carbonara
Tagliolini with guanciale, organic farm egg, Pecorino reggiano, black pepper and shaved black truffle
SP Risotto Porcini E Salsiccia
Creamy risotto with fresh porcini mushrooms, sausage and Parmigiano Reggiano
Raviolo Ricotta E Spinaci
Single long Raviolo filled with spinach and ricotta cheese, butter and sage sauce.
SP Risotto
PASTA
ENTREES
Pollo In Due Cotture
Organic chicken cooked in two ways with red wine sauce, mediterranean mashed potatoes.
Tagliata Di Manzo
Sliced sirloin steak topped with arugula, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, sautéed spinach
Costata Alla Fiorentina
Famous Florentine grilled bone-in NY strip steak oz
Salmone
Organic salmon with fresh bell peppers and creme fraiche
Branzino
Seabass made with Italian extra virgin olive oil, zucchini, Sicilian eggplant caponata
Agnello Al Pistacchio
Rack of lamb with pistachio crust and mashed potatoes
Bistecca Alla Fiorentina
Famous Florentine grilled T-bone / Porterhouse oz
Merluzzo
Cod fish marinated in mustard with celery root, risotto and lemon
Sogliola
Dover sole with lemon potato foam and almond flakes
Pesce Del Giorno
Fresh fish of the day selected by our Chef Alberto.
Maiale Ai Funghi Porcini
Pork loin with lentil purée, tender Parisian apples, and demi-glace sauce reduction.
SP Cavolfiore
Verdure Grigliate
Grilled bell peppers, zucchini and eggplants with Italian seasoning
Patate Fritte
French fries seasoned with Tuscan aromatic herbs, gralic bread crumbs.
Spinaci Saltati
Sauteed fresh baby spinach with garlic and black pepper
SIDE
DESSERT
Tiramisu
Lady fingers, mascarpone, espresso and cocoa powder
Panna Cotta
Panna cotta is an Italian dessert of sweetened cream thickened with gelatin and molded.
Torta Della Nonna
Traditional Tuscan pie with pastry cream and pine nuts
Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate mousse cake
Ferrero Rocher
Ferrero Rocher is a chocolate and hezelnut cake.
Gelato
Coccoli Alla Nutella
SP Tortino Al Cioccolato
Molten chocolate cake with an intense with velvety cocoa core
Mortadella
Mortadella , pesto, creamy burrata, arugula.
Prosciutto
Prosciutto crudo, tomato and mozzarella.
Turkey
Turkey, tomato, fontina cheese, lettuce.
Porchetta
Porchetta, provolone, and arugula.
Caprese
Tomato, mozzarella, balsamic vinager.
Tuscan Dream
Finocchiona salami, pecorino cream, artichokes
Dante
capocollo, stracchino cheese, truffle spread and arugula
The Boss
Prosciutto crudo, Pecorino Toscano cheese and truffle oil
Vegetarian
Pecorino cheese, eggplant, zucchini, tomato, basil.
SANDWICHES
APPETIZERS
Toscana Salad
Tuscan black kale salad with gorgonzola cheese, pine nuts, crispy prosciutto crudo, balsamic vinegar.
Caprese Di Bufala
Buffalo mozzarella from Campania, fresh tomatoes, basil and olive oil.
Burrata Con Prosciutto Toscano
Fresh creamy burrata cheese with Tuscan prosciutto
Pappa Al Pomororo
Thick Tuscan bread soup made with tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano, basil and olive oil
Capesante
Fresh oven-baked scallops with cauliflower vanilla purée; crispy kale, and lemon confit.
Polpo E Patate
Fresh grilled octopus with potatoes, capers, lemon
Coccoli
Fried pizza dough with Tuscan prosciutto and stracchino cheese.
Tagliere Toscano
Selection of Tuscan cured meats and cheeses, assortment of bruschetta
SP Truffle Burrata
Fresh creamy burrata cheese with Tuscan prosciutto, shaved black truffle
SP Tonno
SP Polenta Fritta
Verdure Grigliate
Grilled bell peppers, zucchini and eggplants with Italian seasoning
Patate Fritte
French fries seasoned with Tuscan aromatic herbs, garlic bread crumbs.
Spinaci Saltati
Sauteed fresh baby spinach with garlic and black pepper
Patate Fritte Al Tartufo
Home made french fries with black truffle
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.
San Pellegrino
San Pellegrino is an Italian Sparkling water
Coke
Ginger Ale
Lemonade
Homemade lemonade
Iced Tea
Sprite
Espresso
Single espresso
Double Espresso
Cappuccino
Espresso with hot milk and milk foam
Caffelatte
Espresso with steamed milk
Americano
Black coffee made with Tuscan espresso
Tea
Hot Tea
Iced Cappuccino
Espresso, cold milk, milk foam and ice
Iced Tea
Iced Latte
Hot Chocolate
COFFEE & TEA
WINE
Pinot Grigio
Fruit forward and fresh with mouthwatering acidity. A dry white wine perfect for lighter fare.
Chardonnay
Front-palate acidity slowly fades to a mellow, creamy finish with just a hint of toastiness
Reisling
A refreshing and fruity wine that perfectly balances sweetness and acidity
Revolutionary Red
Pinot Noir- based blend. This light-bodied red boasts bright acidity and smooth tannins making it a great food wine
Cabernet Sauvignon
Nicely balanced moderate intensity wine with a rush of red fruit flavors and a lingering oaky finish
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.
Gruner Veltliner
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc - Half
Spiedino Pomodori E Mozzarella
Cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella skewers
Pappa Al Pomodoro
Thick Tuscan bread soup made with tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano, basil and olive oil
Tagliere Toscano
Selection of Tuscan cured meats and cheeses, assortment of bruschetta
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
Insalata Cesare
Caesar salad, lettuce, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, walnuts, croutons.
Insalata Toscana
Thin black cabbage salad with gorgonzola cheese, beets and peanuts, crispy prosciutto crudo, balsamic vinegar and fresh black pepper
Insalata Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, arugula, tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar
Insalata Panzanella
Bread salad, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, basil, balsamic vinegar
Insalata Primavera
Cold pasta, mortadella, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, peas, basil, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Sandwich Porchetta
Pork, Pecorino Toscano cheese, arugula and hot pepper oil
Sandwich Prosciutto Crudo
Prosciutto Toscano, mozzarella cheese and tomato
Sandwich Vegetariano
Pecorino cheese, eggplant, zucchini, tomato, basil. -choice of: truffle oil/hot pepper oil
Sandwich Caprese
Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar from Italy, basil
Sandwich Mortadella
Pork, pesto, creamy burrata and arugola
Sandwich Tuscan Dream
Finocchiona salami, Pecorino cheese and artichoke spread
Sandwich Turkey
FOCACCIE (Please order hr in advance)
PASTA (Please order hr in advance)
Penne Al Pomodoro
Fresh tomato sauce and basil
Rigatoni Amatriciana
Guanciale, onions, tomatoes
Fusilli Alla Bolognese
Slow cooked beef ragu.
Rigatoni Alla Carbonara
Guanciale, organic farm egg, Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh black pepper.
Gnocchi Ai Formaggi
Potato gnocchi, Gorgonzola, Provolone, Pecorino Toscano, Parmigiano Reggiano
Pasta Al Forno
Oven baked pasta, béchamel sauce, mortadella, green beans, mozzarella, tomato sauce
Canneloni
Rolls of pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese, spinach, tomato sauce
Parmigiana
Baked eggplant layered with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and tomato sauce
Lasagna
Homemade lasagna with meat ragù, béchamel sauce.
Pollo Arrosto
Roasted chicken with Italian aromatic seasoning
Pollo Al Limone
Chicken scallopini whit lemon sauce and white wine
Chicken Pizzaiola
Chicken scaloppini, tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano
Tuscan Chicken
Chicken cooked in a white wine sauce with mushrooms and bechamel sauce
Roast Beef
Caramelized onions, red wine sauce.
Tagliata Di Manzo
Sliced sirloin , arugola, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Grilled Pork
Spring onions, cherry tomatoes.
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
Patate Arrosto
Roasted potatoes seasoned with Tuscan aromatic herbs, garlic and bread crumbs
Broccoli
Sauteed broccoli with garlic, Italian seasoning, bread crumbs and Parmigiano Reggiano
Carciofi
Sautèed artichokes, garlic, parsley
Focaccia
Flat Italian bread
Semolina
Italian bread made with semolina flour
PANE (Please order hr in advance)
DOLCI (Please order hr in advance)
Tiramisu
Lady fingers, mascarpone, espresso and cocoa powder