La Cucina Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to La Cucina, the heart of Italian cuisine in Denville, NJ. The menu embraces traditional flavors with a modern twist, offering an enticing array of dishes that cater to diverse tastes. Start your experience with appetizers like the Mussels Sweet, featuring sweet poached Prince Edward mussels soaked in rich marinara sauce, or indulge in the Homemade Mozzarella paired with roasted peppers and basil.
Soups like Pasta Fagioli and Homemade Chicken Soup provide comforting warmth, while fresh salads like the Chef Salad burst with vibrant flavors. With generous vegetarian and vegan options, La Cucina ensures every guest has a delightful experience. The restaurant's inviting atmosphere, complete with outdoor seating and a full bar, makes it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends. With takeout and delivery, savor the exquisite flavors of Italy at home. Join us and discover the passion behind every dish!
Appetizers - Lunch
Mussels Sweet
Poached Prince Edward mussels sauteed in a sweet marinara sauce
Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers
Home-made mozzarella with roasted peppers, black olives and basil drizzled with olive oil
Pasta Fagioli
Cannellini beans sauteed in garlic and olive oil with diced tomatoes, fresh herbs and pasta
Chicken Soup
Home-made chicken soup with pasta
Soup
Salads
Chef Salad
Mixed greens topped with tomatoes, olives, Bermuda onions, sweet cherry peppers, croutons, ham, salami, provolone and diced fresh mozzarella
Chicken Caesar
Romaine lettuce tossed Caesar dressing and topped with grilled chicken, croutons and parmesan cheese
Eggplant Rollatini
Eggplant rolled and filled with seasoned ricotta cheese topped with marinara and mozzarella. Served with spaghetti or penne marinara. Pasta Choice: Penne Marinara, Spaghetti
Veal Parmigiana
Veal cutlet topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella. Served with spaghetti or penne marinara. Pasta Choice: Penne Marinara, Spaghetti
Italian Classics
Chicken
Chicken Saporito
Chicken breast sauteed with fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, capers, kalamata olives, pignoli nuts and potatoes in a white wine sauce
Chicken Marsala
Chicken breasts sauteed with mushrooms and shallots in a marsala wine sauce. Served with potatoes