Rudy's Italian Restaurant Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Rudy's Italian Restaurant, nestled in the heart of Garwood, NJ. Known for its exceptional culinary delights, Rudy's offers a menu that celebrates authentic Italian flavors. From the enticing Broiled Seafood Misto featuring succulent salmon, scallops, and stuffed shrimp to the comforting Garlic Bread that starts every meal on a high note, there's something for every palate.
Seafood lovers will appreciate dishes like the Shrimp Francese and the Potato-Crusted Salmon, beautifully paired with velvety sauces and fresh ingredients. Vegetarians will enjoy refreshing options like the Apple Walnut Salad with raspberry vinaigrette. Don't forget to save room for dessert, especially the Flourless Chocolate Cake, a gluten-free indulgence!
With generous portions and attentive service, Rudy's promises an inviting atmosphere perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. Experience a slice of Italy right here at Rudy's—a culinary haven where every dish tells a story.
Starters
Bruschetta
Chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil on toasted Italian bread.
Garlic Bread
Fresh garlic, shaved Romano cheese, olive oil and herbs.
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil
Mozzarella and tomato rounds, drizzled with olive oil and basil.
Mini Crab Cakes
Served with honey mustard.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed with seasoned bread crumbs and Romano cheese.
Mozzarella Sticks
Served with marinara sauce.
Zucchini Sticks
Lightly breaded, fried to order and served with marinara dipping sauce.
Chicken Fingers
Served with honey mustard.
Fried Calamari
Lightly breaded, fried to order and served with lemon and marinara sauce.
Fried Buffalo Calamari
Tossed in our homemade spicy buffalo sauce and served with bleu cheese dipping sauce.
Fried Sweet & Spicy Calamari
Tossed in our sweet chili sauce.
Shrimp Cocktail
Four jumbo shrimp, served with cocktail sauce.
Baked Clams
Little neck clams topped with seasoned bread crumbs and herbs.
Zuppa Di Clams
Little neck clams simmered in a chunky marinara sauce or white wine sauce.
Zuppa Di Mussels
Fresh mussels simmered in a chunky marinara sauce or white wine sauce.
Shrimp With Garlic Sauce, White Beans & Bay Leaf
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in a garlic sauce with white beans.
Mozzarella In Carrozza
Fried mozzarella sandwiches served with marinara dipping sauce.
Eggplant Rollatine App
Filled with ricotta and Romano cheeses, parsley and herbs. Topped with tomato sauce.
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops With Scampi Sauce
Hot Antipasto
Baked clams, stuffed mushrooms, eggplant rollatine, mozzarella in carrozza and scallops wrapped in bacon.
Cold Antipasto
Assorted Italian salami and cheeses, grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, olives and crostini.
Calabrese Rice Balls
Stuffed with beef, peas and mozzarella served with a marinara dipping sauce.
Garlic Knots
Homemade garlic knots tossed in garlic & olive oil topped with grated Romano cheese
Regular House Salad
Iceberg, romaine, tomatoes, shredded carrots, red onions, cucumbers, olives and our house dressing.
Large House Salad
Iceberg, romaine, tomatoes, shredded carrots, red onions, cucumbers, olives and our house dressing.
Regular Caesar Salad
With croutons in our Caesar dressing.
Large Caesar Salad
With croutons in our Caesar dressing.
Regular Rudy's Salad
Iceberg, romaine, baby greens, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions and our house dressing.
Large Rudy's Salad
Iceberg, romaine, baby greens, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions and our house dressing.
Regular Apple Walnut Salad
Mixed baby greens, granny smith apples and walnuts, tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette.
Large Apple Walnut Salad
Mixed baby greens, granny smith apples and walnuts, tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette.
Regular Portobello Mushroom Salad
Grilled portobello, roasted peppers, garlic, basil, olive oil and shaved Romano cheese.
Large Portobello Mushroom
Grilled portobello, roasted peppers, garlic, basil, olive oil and shaved Romano cheese.
Regular Green Bean Salad
Steamed and chilled green beans, sliced portobello, grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, lemon, olive oil and fresh garlic.
Large Green Bean Salad
Steamed and chilled green beans, sliced portobello, grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, lemon, olive oil and fresh garlic.
Regular Cranberry Romaine Walnut Salad With Gorgonzola
Romaine, sweet dried cranberries, walnuts, gorgonzola and our house dressing.
Large Cranberry Romaine Walnut Salad With Gorgonzola
Romaine, sweet dried cranberries, walnuts, gorgonzola and our house dressing.
Regular Calamari Salad
Calamari rings, celery, roasted peppers, garlic, basil, olive oil and lemon.
Large Calamari Salad
Calamari rings, celery, roasted peppers, garlic, basil, olive oil and lemon.
Seafood Salad
Shrimp, calamari, mussels, sea scallops, roasted red peppers, celery, basil, lemon, garlic and olive oil.
Salads
Soups
Small Traditional Minestrone - Pint
Large Traditional Minestrone - Quart
Small Homemade Chicken Soup - Pint
Large Homemade Chicken Soup
Chicken vegetables and ditalini pasta in a broth
Small Pasta Fagioli - Pint
Large Pasta Fagioli - Quart
Small Soup Of The Day - Pint
Large Soup Of The Day - Quart
Family Cheese
Personal Cheese
Family Margherita
Personal Margherita
Family Eggplant
Personal Eggplant
Family Buffalo Chicken
Personal Buffalo Chicken
Family Grilled Chicken
Personal Grilled Chicken
Family Breaded Chicken
Personal Breaded Chicken
Family Pepperoni
Personal Pepperoni
Family Sausage
Personal Sausage
Family Meatball
Personal Meatball
Family Romaine, Cranberry, Walnut & Gorgonzola Salad
Personal Romaine, Cranberry, Walnut & Gorgonzola Salad
Family Bronx Chicken Parm Pizza
Breaded chicken cutlet, spicy cherry peppers, mozzarella and vodka sauce.
Personal Bronx Chicken Parm Pizza
Breaded chicken cutlet, spicy cherry peppers, mozzarella and vodka sauce.
Family Rudy's Special
Sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers and onions.
Personal Rudy's Special
Sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers and onions.
Family Meat Lover's
Meatball, sausage, pepperoni and bacon.
Personal Meat Lover's
Meatball, sausage, pepperoni and bacon.
Family Fra Diavola
Anchovies, spicy cherry peppers, tomatoes, onions and black olives.
Personal Fra Diavola
Anchovies, spicy cherry peppers, tomatoes, onions and black olives.
Pizza
White Pizza
Family White Cheese
Personal White Cheese
Family White Spinach, Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic & Olive Oil
Personal White Spinach, Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic & Olive Oil
Family White Chicken, Broccoli, Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic & Olive Oil
Personal White Chicken, Broccoli, Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic & Olive Oil
Family Pesto Fresh Mozzarella & Tomatoes
Personal Pesto Fresh Mozzarella & Tomatoes
Family White Fresh Mozzarella, Bacon & Onion
Personal White Fresh Mozzarella, Bacon & Onion
Family Ham, Ricotta & Mozzarella
Personal Ham, Ricotta & Mozzarella
Family Pepperoni, Ricotta & Mozzarella
Personal Pepperoni, Ricotta & Mozzarella
Traditional Calzone
Zazone
Family Zazone Chopped Tomatoes & Mozzarella
Personal Zazone Chopped Tomatoes & Mozzarella
Family Zazone Ham, Tomatoes & Mozzarella
Personal Zazone Ham, Tomatoes & Mozzarella
Family Zazone Grilled Chicken, Tomatoes & Mozzarella
Personal Zazone Grilled Chicken, Tomatoes & Mozzarella
Family Zazone Breaded Chicken, Tomatoes & Mozzarella
Personal Zazone Breaded Chicken, Tomatoes & Mozzarella
Family Zazone Buffalo Chicken & Mozzarella
Personal Zazone Buffalo Chicken & Mozzarella
Family Zazone Sausage, Peppers, Onions & Mozzarella
Personal Zazone Sausage, Peppers, Onions & Mozzarella
Family Zazone Portobello, Spinach, Tomatoes & Mozzarella
Personal Zazone Portobello, Spinach, Tomatoes & Mozzarella
Spaghetti With Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce
Spaghetti With Meatballs
Topped with our tomato sauce.
Spaghetti With Broccoli, Garlic & Olive Oil
Spaghetti With Eggplant Sauce
Diced eggplant sauteed with onions, roasted peppers, fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil.
Linguine With Pesto Sauce & Ricotta
Linguine With White Clams
Fresh whole clams and chopped clams, garlic, olive oil, parsley and clam juice.
Baked Ziti
With Tomato Sauce
Baked Manicotti
With Tomato Sauce
Baked Lasagna
With Tomato Sauce
Cheese Ravioli With Tomato Sauce
Stuffed with ricotta topped with tomato sauce.
Cheese Tortellini Alfredo
Stuffed with ricotta tossed in a cream sauce
Rigatoni With Cauliflower, Beans & Sun Dried Tomatoes
Fresh cauliflower, white beans, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil.
Rigatoni With Meat Sauce
Rigatoni With Shrimp & Arugula
Jumbo shrimp, arugula, fresh tomatoes, ricotta cheese, garlic and olive oil.
Bucatini All' Amatriciana
Sauteed onions, bacon, plum tomatoes, roasted peppers and Romano cheese.
Bucatini Primavera With Garlic & Oil
String beans, cauliflower, julienne carrots, spinach and zucchini.
Bucatini Alla Norma
Eggplant sauce and fresh mozzarella.
Penne With Vodka Sauce
Penne Baci
Chicken, broccoli, fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil in a light red sauce.
Capellini With Pesto Sauce
Capellini Pomodoro
Fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil.
Capellini With Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and olive oil.
Pappardelle Alfredo Sauce
Pappardelle Vodka Sauce
Pappardelle With Shrimp, Asparagus, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Garlic Sauce
Gnocchi With Meat Sauce & Ricotta
Gnocchi Chicken Cacciatore
Sauteed chunks of chicken breast, peppers, mushrooms and onions in a red sauce.
Shrimp Scampi Over Papperdelle
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in our lemon butter scampi sauce served over pappardelle
Shrimp Marinara Over Pappardelle
Seafood Over Capellini
Shrimp, sea scallops and fresh clams in a brothy red sauce.
Lobster Ravioli Champagne
Topped with asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes and a champagne cream sauce.
Penne Di Mare
Tossed with shrimp, scallops and crab meat in a white wine sauce
Pasta Entrees
Southern Italian Classics
Rudy's Sunday Sauce Over Rigatoni
Sweet Italian sausage, meatballs and our famous braciole topped with a scoop of ricotta.
Pork Braciole Over Rigatoni
An Italian classic: tender braciole slow cooked in our pomodoro sauce.
Chicken Romano Over Rigatoni
Imported Romano encrusted chicken breast topped with our vodka sauce.
Chicken Pesto Over Rigatoni
Chicken sauteed in our pesto sauce served over rigatoni with a scoop of ricotta.
Mamma Mia Platter
Homemade baked lasagna, cheese tortellini alfredo and classic chicken parmigiana.
Rack Of Lamb
Grilled to perfection
Veal Chop Parmigiana
Bone in veal chop pounded thin, pan fried topped with mozzarella & red sauce
Cavatelli Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
Tossed in our garlic olive oil sauce.
Penne Di Mare
Penne tossed with shrimp, scallops and crab meat in a white wine sauce.
Stuffed Shrimp Risotto
Jumbo shrimp stuffed with crab meat served over spinach risotto
Veal Chop Arugula
Bone In veal chop topped with arugula, mozzarella, onion, tomato & a balsamic glaze
Rigatoni Burrata
Rigatoni tossed with ground sweet sausage and peas in a creamy pink sauce topped with Burrata.
Chicken & Shrimp Giambota
Topped with sauteed potatoes, onions and peppers in a garlic sauce.
Pork Chop Siciliano
Topped with sauteed mushrooms, onions and cherry peppers in garlic sauce.
Drunken Parm Trio
Shrimp, chicken and veal topped with melted mozzarella and our vodka sauce.
Short Rib Ravioli Marsala
Braised short rib stuffed ravioli tossed in our mushroom marsala sauce
Chicken Parmigiana
Topped with our tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.
Chicken Marsala
Topped with mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce
Chicken Francese With Artichoke Hearts
Thin slices of boneless breast simmered in wine, butter and lemon sauce.
Pan-Fried Chicken Arugula
Topped with chopped arugula, tomatoes, roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella.
Pan-Fried Chicken Over Broccoli Rabe
Chicken Scarpariello
Sauteed with sausage, onions, mushrooms and pepperoncini in a white wine sauce.
Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro
Stuffed with fresh mozzarella, Romano cheese and fresh herbs, sauteed in a red sauce.
Shrimp & Chicken Marsala
Veal Parmigiana
Topped with our tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.
Veal Marsala
Sauteed with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce
Veal Pizzaiola
Veal scaloppini sauteed with mushrooms and onions in a light red sauce.
Pan-Fried Veal Arugula
Veal Francese
Lemon butter sauce with artichoke hearts
Sausage, Peppers & Onions
Grilled Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
Eggplant Parmigiana
Topped with our tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.
Eggplant Rollatine
Filled with ricotta and romano cheese parsley and herbs. topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.
Specialties
Fish & Seafood
Chilean Sea Bass With Endive
Sauteed with white wine, fresh tomatoes and belgian endive.
Chilean Sea Bass With Escarole & Beans
In a white wine sauce.
Crab-Crusted Chilean Sea Bass
In a white wine sauce.
Grilled Salmon Filet
In a white wine sauce, served with spinach.
Potato-Crusted Salmon
Topped with a mustard sauce, served with spinach.
Salmon Mediterranean
Sauteed with kalamata olives, capers and onions in a light red sauce.
Filet Of Sole Francese With Artichoke Hearts
Pan-Fried Sole Arugula
Topped with arugula, tomatoes, roasted peppers & fresh mozzarella
Baked Filet Of Sole
In a white wine sauce, served with steamed broccoli.
Baked Sea Scallops
With seasoned bread crumbs and herbs.
Grilled Shrimp, Broccoli & Fresh Tomatoes
Served over a bed of spinach
Shrimp Francese With Artichoke Hearts
Fried Shrimp & Fries
Shrimp Stuffed With Crab Meat
Shrimp Parmigiana
Topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.
Tilapia Marechiaro
Tilapia sauteed with fresh clams, garlic, tomatoes, white wine and basil in a light red sauce.
Tilapia Francese With Artichoke Hearts
Broiled Seafood Misto
Salmon filet, scallops, baked clams and stuffed shrimp.
Skirt Steak Pizzaiola
Topped with mushrooms and onions in a light red sauce.
Skirt Steak Over Broccoli Rabe
Black Angus NY Strip
Plated with baked potato.
Steak & Shrimp
Black angus strip steak and grilled shrimp.
Steaks
Italian Sandwiches
Meatball Parmigiana Hero
Eggplant Parmigiana Hero
Shrimp Parmigiana Hero
Chicken Parmigiana Hero
Chicken Milanese Hero
Breaded cutlet, lettuce, tomatoes, oil and vinegar.
Chicken Pizzaiola Hero
Nuggets of chicken sauteed with mushrooms and onions in a light red sauce.
Grilled Chicken Hero
Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, fresh garlic, oil and vinegar.
Veal Parmigiana Hero
Veal Milanese
Lightly breaded and fried.
Sausage, Peppers, Onions & Eggs
Sausage, Peppers & Onions Hero
Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Hero
Peppers & Eggs
Rudy's Combo
Ham, Genoa salami, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, oil and vinegar.
Portobello Mushroom Hero
With roasted peppers, provolone and balsamic vinaigrette.
Sliced Steak, Mushrooms, Peppers & Onions
Sliced Steak, Tomatoes & American Cheese
Grilled Eggplant Hero
Grilled eggplant with fresh mozzarella, zucchini, tomatoes, oil and vinegar.
Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers
French Fries
Mashed Potatoes
Baked Potato
Potato Croquettes
String Beans, Garlic & Olive Oil
Broccoli, Garlic & Olive Oil
Spinach, Garlic & Olive Oil
Meatballs In Tomato Sauce
Vito's, Cheech’s & Fonzie’s favorite.!
Sausage In Tomato Sauce
Broccoli Rabe, Garlic & Olive Oil
Escarole, Beans, Garlic & Olive Oil
Side Dishes
Children's Menu
Grilled Cheese & French Fries
Chicken Fingers & Fries
Kid's Baked Ziti
Kid's Spaghetti & Meatballs With Tomato Sauce
Kid's Ravioli With Tomato Sauce
Kid's Baked Lasagna
Chicken Parmigiana & Ziti
Kid's Penne Butter
Lava Explosion
Warm chocolate lava cake plated with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and raspberry sauce.
Limoncello Mascarpone Cake
Refreshing limoncello cream layered with a vanilla cake.
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Delicious, flourless and gluten-free, plated with whipped cream.
Rudy's Sundae
Vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, bananas, walnuts, whipped cream, oreo pieces and chocolate syrup.
Cheesecake Of The Day
Our chef's signature cheesecake.
Tiramisu
Espresso soaked cake topped with custard and chocolate.
Tartufo
Italian chocolate covered gelato with a frozen fruit & nut center
Two Mini Cannolis
Mango Sorbet
Served in a fruit shell plated with whipped cream.
Ice Cream
Two scoops with whipped cream
Desserts
Cold Drinks
Gatorade - Lemon Lime
20 ounce
Coke Classic
20 ounce
Rudy's Black Cherry
12 ounce
Diet Coke
20 ounce
Rudy's Lemonade
12 ounce
Rudy's Orange Creamsicle
12 ounce
Sprite
20 ounce
Rudy's Root Beer
12 ounce
Snapple Iced Tea
20 ounce
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil
Mozzarella and tomato rounds, drizzled with olive oil and basil.
Shrimp Cocktail
Four jumbo shrimp served with cocktail sauce.
Zuppa Di Clams
Little neck clams simmered in a chunky marinara sauce.
Zuppa Di Mussels
Fresh mussels simmered in a chunky marinara sauce or white wine sauce.
Low Fat & Gluten Free - Starters
Low Fat & Gluten Free - Salads
Large House Salad
Iceberg, romaine, tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumbers, red onions, olives and our house dressing.
Regular House Salad
Iceberg, romaine, tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumbers, red onions, olives and our house dressing.
Large Rudy's Salad
Iceberg, romaine, baby greens, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions and our house dressing.
Regular Rudy's Salad
Iceberg, romaine, baby greens, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions and our house dressing.
Large Portobello Mushroom Salad
Grilled portobello. Roasted peppers, garlic, basil, olive oil and shaved Romano cheese.
Regular Portobello Mushroom Salad
Grilled portobello. Roasted peppers, garlic, basil, olive oil and shaved Romano cheese.
Large Green Bean Salad
Steamed and chilled green beans, sliced portobello, grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, lemon, olive oil and fresh garlic.
Regular Green Bean Salad
Steamed and chilled green beans, sliced portobello, grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, lemon, olive oil and fresh garlic.
Seafood Salad
Shrimp, calamari, mussels, sea scallops, roasted red peppers, celery, basil, lemon, garlic and olive oil.
GF Pasta With Tomato Sauce
GF Pasta With Marinara Sauce
GF Pasta With Garlic & Olive Oil
GF Pasta With Broccoli, Garlic & Olive Oil
GF Pasta With Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and olive oil.
GF Baked Ziti
Topped with melted mozzarella and tomato sauce
GF Pasta With Grilled Shrimp Marinara
Gluten Free - Pasta
Low Fat & Gluten Free - Entrees
GF Grilled Chicken Over Vegetable Medley
Fresh herbs, lemon and garlic marinade.
GF Grilled Salmon Over Vegetable Medley
Fresh herbs, lemon and garlic marinade.
GF Grilled Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
GF Grilled Vegetable Platter
Portobello, onions, tomatoes, roasted peppers, zucchini, carrots and broccoli.
GF Skirt Steak Pizzaiola
Topped with mushrooms and onions in a light red sauce.
GF Black Angus NY Strip
Plated with baked potato.
GF Steak & Shrimp
Black angus strip steak and grilled shrimp. Plated with baked potato.
GF Grilled Shrimp, Broccoli & Fresh Tomatoes
Served over a bed of spinach.
Baked Potato
String Beans
With garlic and olive oil or steamed.
Broccoli
With garlic and olive oil or steamed.
Spinach
With garlic and olive oil or steamed.
Low Fat & Gluten Free - Sides
Low Fat & Gluten Free - Pizza
GF Personal Size Pizza
Gluten-free crust topped with our pizza sauce and mozzarella.
Gluten Free Kids Baked Ziti
GF Kids Pasta With Tomato Sauce
Low Fat & Gluten Free - Children's Menu
Low Fat & Gluten Free - Dessert
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Delicious, flourless and gluten-free, plated with whipped cream.
Tray Cheesecake Of The Day
Half tray 14 pieces
Tray Tiramisu
Half tray feeds approximately 10-15 people
Tray Mini Cannoli
Half tray 18 pieces