Il Giardino Sul Mare Menu

2 Hollywood Blvd S, Forked River, NJ 08731
  • Risottos and Pastas

    • Risotto Dal Contadino

      Arborio rice, grilled chicken, diced asparagus topped with roasted almonds and shaved pecorino Romano cheese. In tarragon cream sauce.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $32.95
    • Risotto Maremonti

      Arborio rice, shrimp, mushrooms, mussels, asparagus in a saffron cream sauce\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $36.95
    • Lasagna Il Giardino

      Layers of homemade pasta filled with three cheeses, meat, tomato sauce and seasonings. Topped with melted mozzarella.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $26.95
    • Melanzane Alla Parmigiana

      Eggplant slices layered and baked with mozzarella cheese and topped with tomato sauce. Served over spaghetti pasta.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $24.95
    • Gnocchi Ala Romana

      Our potato gnocchi sautéed with tomato sauce, fresh basil and parmigiana cheese.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $27.95
    • Fettuccine Il Giardino

      Ribbons of fresh pasta sautéed with onions, peas, wild mushrooms, prosciutto and shrimp in a very delicate fresh tomato cream sauce.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $31.95
    • Fettuccine Alfredo

      Fettuccine pasta sautéed in a cream sauce with parmesan cheese.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $24.95
    • Linguine Barese

      Linguine pasta, shrimp, Italian sausage and broccoli sautéed in garlic and olive oil sauce.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $31.95
    • Penne Ala Salciccia

      Penne tossed with Italian sausage, hot and sweet peppers, onions, garlic and fresh herbs. Served with marinara sauce.
      $17.95
    • Rigatoni Ala Vodka

      Rigatoni pasta tossed in a our special vodka pink cream sauce.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $24.95
    • Linguine Ala Vongole

      Linguine pasta, sautéed littleneck clams with garlic, olive oil and chopped clams. Served in red or white sauce.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $29.95
    • Cheese Ravioli

      Pasta pouches filled with a blend of cheeses, typically served with a classic marinara sauce.
      $24.95
    • Risotto Ortolano

      Safron Arborio rice, with mixed vegetables in a safron cream sauce\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $28.95
    • Holiday Fettuccine Il Giardino

      Fettuccine pasta sauted with onions. peas, wild mushrooms, prosciutto and shrimp; a touch of fresh tomatoes and cream
      $40.95
    • Holiday Fettucine E Gamberi Alfredo

      Fettucine pasta and shrimp sauteed with cream and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
      $38.95
    • Holiday Pollo & Rigatoni Ala Vodka

      Grilled chicken over rigatoni vodka
      $38.95
  • Cold Antipasto

    • Mozzarella Caprese

      Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, onions, capers, extra-virgin olive oil, and a touch of vinegar.
      $15.95
    • Insalatta Di Mare

      A combination of shrimp, calamari, scungilli, baby octopus, marinated in lemon garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and fresh herbs.
      $21.95
    • Stuffed Artichoke

      Oreganatta Style
      $16.95
    • Zuppa Di Vongole

      Clams steamed in a light tomato sauce, hot or sweet
      $16.95
    • Antipasto Fresco For One

      Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, prosciutto, roasted red peppers, black olives and onions with a touch of vinaigrette.
      $16.95
    • Holiday Shrimp Cocktail

      $22.95
    • Antipasto Fresco For Two

      For two .. fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, prosciutto, roasted red peppers, black olives, onions and a touch of vinegar.
      $30.95
    • Holiday Insalata Di Mare

      A combination of shrimp, calamari, baby octopus and scungilli. Marinated in lemon, garlic, extra virgin oil and herbs
      $28.95
    • Holiday Burrata IL Giardino

      Soft fresh Italian cheese, with prosciutto, sliced tomatoes and roasted red peppers. Topped with balsamic glaze.
      $22.95
    • Holiday Portobello Tower

      Grilled portobello mushroom caps layered with marinated vegetables, typically including roasted peppers, artichokes, and olives, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
      $20.95
  • Cold & Hot Antipasto

    • Calamari Fritti

      Fried squid with tomato basil sauce on the side.
      $17.95
    • Clams Oreganata

      Clams oreganata typically includes whole clams baked with a topping of seasoned breadcrumbs, herbs, and a hint of garlic and lemon.
      $16.95
    • Zuppa Di Vongole

      Clams steamed in a light tomato sauce, hot or sweet.
      $16.95
    • Bruschetta For Two

      Grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with diced tomatoes and seasonings.
      $14.95
    • Mozzarella In Carrozza

      Prosciutto, mozzarella cheese, and bread dipped in pecorino romano cheese, fried and served with tomato sauce.
      $15.95
    • Zucchini Fritti

      Herb-breaded, fried zucchini.
      $15.95
    • Spiedino Alla Romana

      Skew of mozzarella and Italian bread, egg battered, fried and served with our special garlic and anchovy sauce.
      $16.95
    • Holiday Mozzarella In Carroza

      Italian bread stuffed with mozzarella cheese and prosciutto. Deep fried and served with tomato sauce.
      $18.95
    • Holiday Coconut Shrimp

      $22.95
    • Holiday IL Giardino's Famous Calamari Fritti

      Giardino's best fried calamari with tomato basil sauce on the side.
      $22.95
    • Holiday Stuffed Mushrooms With Crabmeat

      Mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat, seasoned breadcrumbs, and herbs.
      $22.95
  • Soups

    • Stracciatella Romana

      Fresh chicken broth, spinach, eggs, and cheese.
      $9.95
    • Pasta Faggioli

      Pasta and imported white kidney beans prepared our own special way.
      $9.95
    • Soup Of The Day

      Chef's choice soup, made fresh daily with the finest ingredients.
      $9.95
  • Meal add on

    • Semolina Bread Piece + House Salad

      Add a piece of semolina bread piece and a house salad to your meal.
      $4.00
    • Semolina Bread Piece + House Salad + 12oz Fountain Drink

      Fountain drinks include Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Schwepps Ginger Ale, Starry, Lemonade, Iced Tea, Raspberry Iced Tea
      $4.50
    • Semolina Bread Piece + French Fries

      Add a piece of semolina bread and golden, crispy french fries to complement your meal.
      $4.00
  • Salads and Sides

    • Insalata D'arugola

      Very delicate leaves of Italian lettuce tossed with red onions, tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
      $14.95
    • Side Of Spinach

      Tender, sautéed spinach leaves with a light garlic and olive oil dressing.
      $8.95
    • Side Of Broccoli

      Tender broccoli florets seasoned with garlic and herbs.
      $8.95
    • Broccoli Di Rabe

      Broccoli di rabe, also known as rapini, is sautéed with garlic and olive oil, typically including hot pepper flakes for a slight kick.
      $10.95
    • House Salad

      Fresh green mix, tossed with carrot shavings, red onions. With balsamic vinaigrette or blue cheese dressing. Please specify dressing in the comments
      $5.50
    • French Fries

      Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
      $6.95
    • Semolina Bread Piece With Meal

      Piece of toasted semolina bread to accompany your meal
      $1.50
    • 12 Oz Fountain Drink / Soda

      Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Schweppes Ginger Ale, Starry, Iced Tea, Raspberry Iced Tea, Lemonade
      $1.25
    • Full Loaf Of Semolina Bread

      A full loaf of semolina bread, typically includes a crusty exterior and a soft, dense interior, often served as an accompaniment.
      $8.00
    • Garlic Full Loaf Of Semolina Bread

      A full loaf of semolina bread, generously coated with garlic butter, typically includes herbs.
      $12.00
  • Chicken

    • Pollo Alla Francese

      Boneless breast of chicken, dipped in egg, sauteed in lemon, white wine, and spices.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $26.95
    • Petto Di Pollo Marsala

      Boneless breast of chicken sautéed with mushrooms and marsala wine.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $27.95
    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Breaded chicken cutlet, topped with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $27.95
    • Pollo Scarpariello

      Sauteed chicken breast, sausage, onions, mushrooms, sweet and hot peppers in a light brown sauce\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $27.95
    • Pollo Carlino

      Sauteed chicken breast with roasted garlic. Topped with roasted peppers, asparagus and fresh mozzarella.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $29.95
    • Holiday Pollo Parmigiana

      Breast of chicken served with mushrooms; in a brown marsala sauce
      $32.95
    • Holiday Pollo Carlino

      Sauteed chicken breast with roasted garlic. Topped with roasted red peppers, asparagus and fresh mozzarella. Finished with a white wine and butter sauce.
      $32.95
    • Holiday Pollo Francese

      $32.95
    • Holiday Pollo Marsala

      $32.95
  • Veal

    • Saltimbocca Alla Romana

      Scaloppini medallions of veal served over fresh spinach. Topped with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese in brown sherry wine sauce.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $31.95
    • Veal Marsala

      Scaloppini of veal sautéed with a marsala wine sauce and mushrooms.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $32.95
    • Veal Verone

      Scaloppini of veal topped with melted mozzarella, pignoli nuts and capers, in a lemon, garlic and white wine sauce.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $29.95
    • Vitello Alla Francese

      Scaloppini of veal, egg battered. Sautéed in a lemon, butter and wine sauce.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $29.95
    • Veal Scarpariello

      Sauteed veal scaloppini, sausage, onions, mushrooms, sweet and hot peppers in a light brown sauce\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $31.95
    • Veal Carlino

      Sauteed veal scaloppini with roasted garlic. Topped with roasted red peppers, asparagus and fresh mozzarella.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $32.95
    • Veal Siciliano

      Veal cutlet topped with mozzarella cheese and eggplant. Glazed and wild mushrooms\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $33.95
    • Holiday Vitello E Gamberoni Francese

      Shrimp and medallions of veal dipped in egg, sauteed in lemon, butter and white wine sauce.
      $37.95
    • Holiday Veal Parmigiana

      $38.95
  • Seafood

    • Gamberoni E Capesante Stefano

      Scallops sauteed with roasted garlic, shiitake, portobello, and button mushrooms, finished with scallions, olive oil, plum tomatoes sauce and melted gorgonzola served over linguine.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $36.95
    • Combinazione Catania

      Salmon and shrimp baked with seasoned bread crumbs, garlic, olive oil and a touch of fresh tomato served on a bed of fresh baby field greens.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $36.95
    • Capellini I Gamberi E Arugula

      Angel hair pasta with sautéed shrimp, arugula lettuce, garlic, olive oil and fresh tomato.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $34.95
    • Gamberoni Scampi

      Shrimp sauteed in lemon, garlic and white sauce\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $32.95
    • Gamberoni Marinara

      Shrimp sauteed with marinara sauce; over a bed of pasta linguine\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $33.95
    • Holiday Giardino's Candlelight Feast

      Combination of scallops, crabmeat, shrimp, asparagus and mushrooms; served in a red roasted pepper cream sauce over a bed of linguine.
      $49.95
    • Holiday Zuppa Di Pesce

      A special combination of lobster tail, scallops, shrimp, clams, calamari and mussels in a red seafood sauce. Served on a bed of linguine
      $49.95
    • Holiday Shrimps Fried Diablo

      $38.95
    • Holiday Flounder E Gamborini Francese

      Flounder and shrimp dipped in egg batter, sautéed in a lemon and white wine sauce.
      $39.95
  • From Our Grill

    • New York Strip Steak

      It will be done medium temperature unless you specify\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $44.95
    • Grilled Pork Chop

      Grilled pork chop served with the side of the day
      $43.95
    • New Zealand Rack Of Lamb

      Grilled rack of lamb in an argentinian herb sauce- chimichurri. served with broccoli rabe.\n\nBread and house salad are not included with take out or delivery entree orders anymore. Please add these items separately.
      $54.95
    • Holiday NY Strip Steak

      New York strip steak with whiskey demi-glaze & shitake mushrooms
      $51.95
    • Holiday Rack Of Lamb

      Grilled rack of lamb coated with dijon mustard and herbed crumbs. Served with tomato rosemary sauce.
      $58.95
    • Holiday Surf & Turf

      Filet Mignon (~8oz) with lobster tail (~5oz)
      $62.95
  • For the kids (serves people below 12 years old)

    • Fingers & Fries

      Breaded chicken tenders, typically accompanied by fries, served with a selection of dipping sauces such as honey mustard or ranch.
      $15.95
    • Kids Veal Parmigiana

      Breaded veal with tomato sauce and melted cheese.
      $14.95
    • Kids Cheese Ravioli

      Stuffed pasta filled with a blend of cheeses, typically served with a marinara sauce.
      $15.95
    • Kids Chicken Parmigiana

      Breaded chicken topped with a classic marinara sauce and melted cheese, tailored to suit younger palates.
      $15.95
    • Spaghetti With Sausages

      Spaghetti noodles typically served with savory sausages and a rich tomato sauce.
      $6.95
    • Linguine With Meatballs

      Linguine pasta served with a classic marinara sauce and meatballs, tailored for young palates.
      $14.95
    • Kids Fettuccine Alfredo

      Fettuccine pasta tossed in a creamy sauce typically includes butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese, tailored for younger tastes.
      $15.95
    • Kids Salad

      A mix of fresh greens, typically accompanied by a light dressing, cherry tomatoes, and pieces of croutons, tailored for younger palates.
      $3.50
  • Desserts

    • Tartuffo

      Tartuffo consists of a blend of vanilla and chocolate ice cream, typically featuring a cherry and almond center, encased in a smooth chocolate shell.
      $15.00
    • Tiramisu

      Layers of mascarpone cheese, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, topped with cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
      $15.00
    • Cannoli Siciliano

      Crisp, tube-shaped pastry filled with a blend of sweet ricotta, often garnished with chocolate chips and sometimes accented with candied fruit or pistachios.
      $16.00
    • Italian Cheesecake

      Delicate Italian cheesecake garnished with powdered sugar and drizzled with a rich chocolate sauce.
      $15.00
    • Chocolate Mousse Cake

      Decadent chocolate mousse cake with a rich and velvety texture.
      $15.00
    • Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie

      $13.00

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