Cotardo's Ristorante Italiano Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Cotardo's Ristorante Italiano, an authentic Italian restaurant located at 1468 Blackwood-Clementon Rd, Clementon, NJ. Here, you’ll embark on a culinary journey steeped in tradition. Our menu features a delightful array of options, ensuring every palate is catered to.
For lunch, savor our fresh Mediterranean Salad or dive into rich flavors with dishes like Spaghetti Carbonara or Tortellini Della Monica. If you’re in the mood for seafood, don't miss the Flounder Francese or Shrimp Fiorentina, both celebrated for their exquisite taste and presentation.
Alongside delectable flavors, our attentive service, as noted by our guests, creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether it's a family celebration or a casual lunch, Cotardo's promises a memorable dining experience that feels like home.
Antipasti
MOZZARELLA FRITTA
with our marinara sauce
ARANCINI
fried risotto filled with beef, peas & mozarella
BURRATA CAPRESE
with roasted peppers
ROASTED PEPPERS
FRESH TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
AFFETTATO MISTO PAESANO
selection of Italian meats & cheeses
BROCCOLI DI RABE
with cannellini beans
BLACK RAVIOLI
filled with ricotta & shrimp, sauteed with our della casa sauce
CALAMARI FRITTI
with our marinara sauce
ALDO'S CALAMARI
sauteed with spinach in our marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella
MUSSELS POSILLIPO
red or white
STEAMED CLAMS POSILLIPO
red or white
CLAMS CASINO
BURRATA ALLA PANNA
with prosciutto & fresh basil on toasted crostini
SPAGHETTI, CAPELLINI, OR PENNE WITH OUR TOMATO SAUCE
choice of meatballs, bolognese, hot italian sausage or mushrooms
RAVIOLI, TORTELLINI, OR GNOCCHI WITH OUR TOMATO SAUCE
choice of meatballs, bolognese, hot italian sausage or mushrooms
BAKED LASAGNA
BAKED PENNE
ricotta, mozzarella & romano cheese
BAKED STUFFED SHELLS
LASAGNA & CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Pasta
Pasta Specialties
PASTA ALFREDO
your choice of fettuccine, gnocchi, or tortellini
PASTA ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN OR BROCCOLI
your choice of fettuccine, gnocchi, or tortellini
PASTA LECCESE
our tomato sauce sauteed with romano & mozzarella, your choice of fettuccine, gnocchi, or tortellini
GNOCCHI AL PESTO
chicken, sun dried tomatoes & toasted pinoli sauteed with our pesto sauce
PASTA BERSANI
chicken, spinach & sun dried tomatoes sauteed with garlic, olive oil & our marinara, tossed with capellini
PASTA DARIO
chicken, broccoli di rabe, cannellini beans & sun dried tomatoes sauteed with garlic, olive oil & our marinara, tossed with capellini
TORTELLINI DELLA MONICA
ricotta filled pasta sauteed with prosciutto, peas & cream, baked with provolone
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
pancetta, egg, pecorino romano & a touch of cream
BLACK RAVIOLI
filled with ricotta & shrimp, sauteed with our della casa sauce
SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA
anchovies, tuna, green olives & capers sauteed with garlic & our marinara sauce
PASTA ARIANA
shrimp & bay scallops sauteed with our della casa sauce, your choice of capellini or tortellini
FETTUCCINE PRIMAVERA
shrimp, broccoli & mushrooms sauteed with garlic & butter
FETTUCCINE DOLCE VITA
shrimp & green olives sauteed with our della casa sauce
PENNE ALLA MADRINA
chopped baby clams, calamari, broccoli di rabe & cannellini beans sauteed with our spicy white wine sauce
EGGPLANT
served with your choice of spaghetti, penne, or capellini
CHICKEN
served with your choice of spaghetti, penne, or capellini
FLOUNDER
served with your choice of spaghetti, penne, or capellini
SHRIMP
served with your choice of spaghetti, penne, or capellini
VEAL
served with your choice of spaghetti, penne, or capellini
...OR SELECT TWO OF YOUR FAVORITES
served with your choice of spaghetti, penne, or capellini
House Parmigiana
Carne
VEAL VINO BIANCO
sauteed with mushrooms, garlic & white wine
CHICKEN VINO BIANCO
sauteed with mushrooms, garlic & white wine
VEAL ABBRUZZESE
sauteed with mushrooms, broccoli, garlic & olive oil
CHICKEN ABBRUZZESE
sauteed with mushrooms, broccoli, garlic & olive oil
VEAL VENEZIANO
sauteed with mushrooms, garlic & white wine, topped with tomato & provolone
CHICKEN VENEZIANO
sauteed with mushrooms, garlic & white wine, topped with tomato & provolone
VEAL ROMANO
sauteed with mushrooms, garlic & white wine, topped with prosciutto & provolone
CHICKEN ROMANO
sauteed with mushrooms, garlic & white wine, topped with prosciutto & provolone
VEAL AL LIMONE
sauteed with capers, lemon, garlic & white wine
CHICKEN AL LIMONE
sauteed with capers, lemon, garlic & white wine
VEAL CACCIATORE
sauteed with mushrooms, green peppers & our fra diavolo sauce
CHICKEN CACCIATORE
sauteed with mushrooms, green peppers & our fra diavolo sauce
VEAL POMODORO
francese style, sauteed with mushrooms & our sweet marsala pomodoro sauce
CHICKEN POMODORO
francese style, sauteed with mushrooms & our sweet marsala pomodoro sauce
VEAL FIORENTINA
baked with spinach & provolone, served with our seafood cream sauce
CHICKEN FIORENTINA
baked with spinach & provolone, served with our seafood cream sauce
VEAL ALESSANDRO
baked with jumbo lump crabmeat & provolone, served with our blush sauce
CHICKEN ALESSANDRO
baked with jumbo lump crabmeat & provolone, served with our blush sauce
TRIPE
an Italian delicacy sauteed with our marinara sauce
ALLA VONGOLE
littleneck clams, chopped baby clams & cherry tomatoes sauteed in our light marinara sauce
JUMBO LUMP CRABMEAT
sauteed in our marinara sauce
SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO
sauteed with mushrooms & our fra diavolo sauce
SHRIMP SCAMPI
sauteed with mushrooms, lemon, garlic & white wine
PESTO DI MARE
mussels, shrimp, scallops & cherry tomato sauteed in our pesto wine sauce
CALAMARI PUGLIESE
sauteed with peas, garlic & our marinara sauce, over linguine
ALDO'S CALAMARI
sauteed with spinach, garlic & our marinara sauce, over linguine & topped with mozzarella
FRUTTI DI MARE
shrimp, bay scallops, clams & mushrooms sauteed in your choice of our red or white sauce
CLAM SAUCE
chopped baby clams sauteed in your choice of our red or white sauce
MUSSELS POSILLIPO
sauteed in your choice of our red or white sauce
CLAMS & MUSSELS POSILLIPO
littleneck clams & mussels sauteed in your choice of our red or white sauce
ITALIAN COMBO
littleneck clams, shrimp & jumbo lump crabmeat sauteed in our marinara sauce
CIOPPINO
mussels, littleneck clams, calamari, shrimp & jumbo lump crabmeat sauteed in our marinara sauce
SEAFOOD PESCATORE
lobster tail, jumbo lump crabmeat, mussels, littleneck clams, shrimp & scallops sauteed in your choice of our red or white sauce
Pasta Di Mare
Pesce
FLOUNDER FRANCESE
egg washed & pan fried, served with capers & our al limone sauce
SHRIMP FIORENTINA
baked with spinach & provolone, served with our seafood cream sauce
SHRIMP ALESSANDRO
baked with jumbo lump crabmeat & provolone, served with our blush sauce
BROILED STUFFED FLOUNDER
with crabmeat
SALMON ROSATA
broiled with capers & served with our blush sauce
SALMON AL LIMONE
broiled & served with sauteed capers, lemon & white wine
SALMON VINO BIANCO
broiled & served with sauteed mushrooms, garlic & white wine
ALDO'S JUICY GARLIC BREAD
(4 pcs.)
FRENCH FRIES
SOUP DEL GIORNO OR SIDE SALAD
HOUSE SALAD
BROCCOLI OR SPINACH
sauteed or steamed
MEATBALLS (2) OR ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Side Orders
Lunch Entree *Available 12:00pm -- 3:00pm*
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
VEAL PARMIGIANA
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
GRILLED CHICKEN ALLA BRUSCHETTA
FLOUNDER FRANCESE
egg washed & pan fried, served with capers & our al limone sauce
RAVIOLI BOLOGNESE
BAKED STUFFED SHELLS
GNOCCHI LECCESE
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
with broccoli or chicken
PASTA BERSANI
chicken, spinach & sun dried tomatoes sauteed with garlic, olive oil & our marinara, tossed with capellini
GNOCCHI AL PESTO
chicken, sun dried tomatoes & toasted pinoli sauteed with our pesto sauce
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
pancetta, egg, pecorino romano & a touch of cream
TORTELLINI DELLA MONICA
baked ricotta filled pasta sauteed with prosciutto, peas & cream, topped with provolone
Lunch Pasta *Available 12:00pm -- 3:00pm*
Lunch Pasta Di Mare *Available 12:00pm -- 3:00pm*
CAPELLINI ARIANA
sauteed shrimp & bay scallops with della casa sauce
FETTUCCINE PRIMAVERA
sauteed shrimp, fresh broccoli & mushrooms with garlic & butter
MUSSELS
served on a bed of linguine (red or white)
CALAMARI ALLA PUGLIESE
sauteed linguine with peas, garlic & marinara
JUMBO LUMP CRABMEAT
sauteed in our marinara sauce
Meatball Parmigiana
Cheese Steak
Sausage Parmigiana
Cheese Steak Sub
Veal Parmigiana
Mushroom Cheese Steak
Chicken Parmigiana
Pizza Steak
Eggplant Parmigiana
Chicken Cheese Steak
Grilled Chicken Italiano
with broccoli di rabe roasted peppers & provolone
Pesto Chicken Cutlet
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Italian Hoagie
Chicken Italiano Wrap
with broccoli di rabe, roasted peppers & provolone
Veggie Wrap
with fried eggplant, roasted peppers, mushrooms, tomato, broccoli di rabe & provolone
Cheese Steak Wrap
with fried onions and green peppers
Lunch Sandwiches *Available 12:00pm -- 3:00pm*
Lunch Salads *Available 12:00pm -- 3:00pm*
Shrimp Salad
on a fresh garden salad with roasted peppers, hard boiled egg, celery & olives
Caesar Salad
parmigiano reggiano, garlic croutons & egg *anchovies upon request
Mediterranean Salad
shrimp, tuna fish, tomatoes & hard boiled egg, on a fresh garden salad
Grilled Sliced Chicken Breast
on fresh garden salad with roasted peppers, hard boiled egg & olives, topped with capers