Cucina Alessi Italian Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Cucina Alessi Italian, a delightful Italian eatery nestled in Manalapan Township, NJ. This charming spot specializes in pizza and has quickly become a local favorite.
The menu showcases an enticing variety of pizzas, featuring options like the Sicilian Pizza with its irresistible extra cheese, and the innovative Honey Vodka Pie, adorned with vodka sauce and hot honey. Each bite bursts with flavor, highlighted by fresh ingredients that elevate standard fare to something extraordinary.
Customers rave about the tortellini pizza and the perfectly chewy crust, while the garlic knots served with olive oil are a must-try. From deep-dish to round pizzas, every selection promises satisfaction. Whether you're stopping for a casual meal or craving authentic Italian, Cucina Alessi is sure to impress. Don’t forget to explore their rich pasta dishes, like veal and shrimp parm, drawing rave reviews from patrons.
18" Round Pizza
Plain Cheese Pizza
Extra Cheese Pizza
White Pizza
Ricotta, mozzarella & pecorino romano
White Pizza with tomato garlic & basil
Margherita Pizza
Fresh mozzarella, garlic & basil
Alessi Vegetable Special
Plain Pizza topped with olives, tomatoes, onions, peppers, broccoli, spinach, eggplant & mushrooms
Alessi Everything Pizza
Pepperoni, sausage, broccoli, spinach, eggplant, olives, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions & peppers
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Cheesesteak Pizza
Chicken Fajita Pizza
Chicken parm pizza
Vodka
Tortellini
10" Deep Dish Plain Pizza
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
10" Vegetable Deep Dish Pizza
10" White Deep Dish Pizza
18" Deep Dish Pizza
Chicken Vodka Pie
Deep Dish Pizza
Sicilian Pizza
Plain Sicilian Cheese Pizza
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
Extra Cheese Sicilian Pizza
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
Alessi Sicilian Special Pizza
Peppers,onions,olives,eggplant,spinach,broccoli,mushrooms,sausage and pepperoni
Sicilian Vegetable Special Pizza
Spinach,broccoli,tomatoes,peppers,onions,olives, eggplant and mushrooms
Flip Flop Sicilian Pizza
Brooklyn Style.. Sauce on to - Cheese on the bottom
Grandma Pie
Crushed plum tomatoes,garlic and basil on a thin crust Sicilian
Honey Vodka Pie
Sicilian pie with vodka sauce, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni and topped with hot honey
Mozzarella In Carozza
Bruschetta
Toasted bread with tomatoes, onions & garlic.
Fried Zucchini
Mozzarella Sticks 5
Mozzarella cheese that has been coated and fried.
Garlic Bread
Buttery bread that is topped with garlic and herbs
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella Cheese
Buttery bread that is topped with garlic and mozzarella cheese.
Deep Fried Ravioli
Sicilian Rice Balls
Stuffed ball of rice with meat,peas and cheese
Hot Wings
8 Piece Wings & Legs
Broccoli Rabe
Sauteed in garlic and oil
French Fries
Side of Meatballs
Side of two meatballs in tomato sauce
Side of Sausage
Side of two sausage in tomato sauce
Garlic knots
Order of 5
Mini riceball
Appetizers
Seafood Appetizers
Calamari Marinara
Fried Calamari
Clams Oreganato
Fried Shrimp
Zuppa di Clams Red
Zuppa Di Clams White
Scungili marinara
Cold Antipasto
Salami, capicola, ham, provolone cheese over garden vegetables.
Hot Antipasto
Shrimp, clams oreganato, mussels & eggplant rollantini.
Antipasto
Soups
Pasta e Fagioli Soup bowl 16oz
Chicken Noodle Soup bowl 16oz
Insalata Mista
A Mediterranean blend topped with cracked peppers, salt, balsamic & olive oil.
Tossed Salad
Garden vegetables.
Tossed Salad with Tuna
Garden vegetables topped with Tuna
Chef's Salad
A smaller version of the cold antipasto. Salami, capicola, ham, provolone cheese over garden vegetables.
Mozzarella Fresco e Pomodoro Salad
Fresh mozzarella cheese & tomatoes.
Calamari Salad
Scungilli Salad
Seafood Salad
Caesar Salad
Spinach & Portabello Salad
Served with sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, red onions & fresh mozzarella cheese.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Garden Vegetables topped with our marinated grilled chicken
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Salads
Baked Specialties
Calzone
Mozzarella, Ricotta, Romano Cheese
Deep Fried Calzone
Deep fried we made it in Brooklyn.
Vegetable Special Calzone
Sausage Roll
Filled with sausage, peppers, onions, sauce & mozzarella cheese.
Pepperoni Roll
Filled with pepperoni, peppers, onions sauce & mozzarella cheese.
Stromboli
Filled with ham, salami, capicola, pepperoni, sausage & mozzarella cheese.
Spinach Roll
Filled with sauteed spinach, garlic & mozzarella cheese.
Broccoli Roll
Filled with sauteed broccoli, garlic & mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Roll
Filled with a breaded chicken cutlet, tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Roll
Grilled Chicken Breast & Fresh Mozzarella Panini
Fresh mozzarella, artichoke hearts & sun dried tomatoes with balsamic vinegar
Breaded Eggplant Panini
Breaded eggplant, ricotta, fresh mozzarella & plum tomatoes
Grilled Chicken Breast & Broccoli Rabe Panini
Grilled chicken breast, broccoli Rabe, swiss, extra virgin olive oil & garlic
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Panini
Oven roasted turkey breast, swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce & raspberry mayo
Prosciutto Di Parma Panini
Thin sliced prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, basil & extra virgin olive oil
Grilled Eggplant Panini
Grilled eggplant, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, baby field greens & balsamic vinegar
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Panini
Grilled portobello mushrooms, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, baby field greens & balsamic vinegar
Grilled Veggie Panini
Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, roasted peppers, baby field greens & balsamic vinegar
Grilled Flank Steak Panini
Grilled flank steak, tomatoes, red onions, baby field greens & mayo
Tuna Panini
Tuna with lettuce & tomatoes
Roast Beef Panini
Roast beef with mushroom demi glaze & provolone cheese
Buffalo Chicken Panini
Breaded chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese, fresh mozzarella & celery
Steak Chipotle Panini
Flank steak, fresh mozzarella, peppers, onions & chipotle ranch dressing
Paninis
Wraps
Grilled Chicken Breast & Fresh Mozzarella Wrap
Fresh mozzarella, artichoke hearts & sun dried tomatoes with balsamic vinegar
Breaded Eggplant Wrap
Breaded eggplant, ricotta, fresh mozzarella & plum tomatoes
Grilled Chicken Breast & Broccoli Rabe Wrap
Grilled chicken breast, broccoli Rabe, swiss, extra virgin olive oil & garlic
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Wrap
Oven roasted turkey breast, swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce & raspberry mayo
Prosciutto Di Parma Wrap
Thin sliced prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, basil & extra virgin olive oil
Grilled Eggplant Wrap
Grilled eggplant, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, baby field greens & balsamic vinegar
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Wrap
Grilled portobello mushrooms, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, baby field greens & balsamic vinegar
Grilled Veggie Wrap
Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, roasted peppers, baby field greens & balsamic vinegar
Grilled Flank Steak Wrap
Grilled flank steak, tomatoes, red onions, baby field greens & mayo
Tuna Wrap
Tuna with lettuce & tomatoes
Roast Beef Wrap
Roast beef with mushroom demi glaze & provolone cheese
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Breaded chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese, fresh mozzarella & celery
Steak Chipotle Wrap
Flank steak, fresh mozzarella, peppers, onions & chipotle ranch dressing
Italian Hero
Ham, salami, capicola & provolone cheese.
Ham, Salami & Cheese Sub
Ham & Cheese Sub
Roast Beef Sub
Roast Beef & Cheese Sub
Roast Beef, Turkey & Cheese Sub
Turkey Sub
Turkey & Cheese Sub
Chicken Breast Sub
Fried Chicken Breast
Tuna Sub
Prosciutto Di Parma & Fresh Mozzarella Sub
Cold Subs
Hot Subs
Grilled Chicken Sub
Veal Cutlet Parmigiana Sub
Sausage Parmigiana Sub
Meatball Parmigiana Sub
Sausage, Onions & Peppers Sub
Pepper & Egg Sub
Eggplant Parmigiana Sub
Chicken Parmigiana Sub
Sausage Sub
Meatball Sub
Shrimp Parmigiana Sub
Sausage & Egg Sub
Potato & Egg Sub
Italian Hot Dog
2 hot dogs with peppers, potatoes & onions.
Steak Sub
Cheesesteak Sub
Chicken Cheesesteak Sub
House Special Sub
Peppers, mushrooms & onions.
California Cheesesteak Hero
Lettuce, tomatoes onions & mayo.
Cheesesteaks Hero
Pasta Dishes
Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Served with your choice of pasta
Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Crushed plum tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil. Served with your choice of pasta.
Pasta with Meatballs
Served with your choice of pasta.
Pasta with Sausage
Served with your choice of pasta.
Pasta With Broccoli
In a white sauce
Pasta with Mushrooms
Served with your choice of pasta.
Pasta with Meat Sauce
Served with your choice of pasta.
Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil Grandma's Way
Aglio e olio alla nonna pippina. Served with your choice of pasta.
Filetto di Pomodoro Pasta
Whole plum tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil. Served with your choice of pasta.
Rigatoni alla Vodka
Light cream sauce and vodka.
Rigatoni Vodka alla Pietro Alessi
Served with shrimp.
Quattro Formaggio Pasta
A blend of 4 delicious cheeses, fresh mozzarella, provolone, Swiss and pecorino Romano cheeses. Served with your choice of pasta.
Pasta Bolognese
Meat sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Cheese Ravioli Parm
Ravioli in our tomato sauce topped with mozzarella
Manicotti
Manicotti in our tomato sauce topped with melted mozzarella.
Stuffed Shells
Stuffed shells in our tomato sauce topped with melted mozzarella.
Lasagna alla Rosetta Alessi
Baked Ziti Parm
Ziti, sauce and cheese.
Pasta Siciliano
Your choice of pasta with tomato sauce, mozzarella, ricotta & eggplant
Tortellini Con Pomodoro
Cheese tortellini with sauce
Tortellini Alfredo
Cheese tortellini in Alfredo sauce
Cavatelli Con Broccoli
Gnocchi Al Pomodoro
Gnocchi Alla Nina Alessi
Fresh mozzarella cheese, diced plum tomatoes & basil.
Lobster Ravioli In A Vodka Sauce
Gourmet Pasta Dishes
Chicken Dinners
Pollo Salta In Bocca Alla Romana
Chicken breast simmered in a dark sherry sauce then topped with ham sauteed spinach, eggs, mushrooms & provolone cheese.
Pollo Cucina Allesi
Chicken breast with potatoes, onions and sweet peppers in white chicken stock or marinara sauce.
Pollo Marsala
Chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms & marsala wine.
Pollo Franchese
Chicken breast dipped in egg batter then simmered in a white wine lemon sauce.
Pollo Sorrentino
Chicken breast simmered in a lightly sherry wine sauce with eggplant, sweet peppers, mushrooms, prosciutto & melted cheese.
Pollo Parmiggiano
Breaded chicken with sauce & cheese.
Pollo Toscanina
Chicken lightly floured & sauteed with mushrooms & artichoke hearts
Salmone alla Marie Alessi
Salmon fillet served over a bed of broccoli rabe.
Scungilli Marinara
Pesce con Pomodoro
Fresh flounder filet topped with diced plum tomatoes and parsley then baked in white wine and butter.
Fried Filet of Sole
Filetto fritto.
Baked Filet of Sole
Calamari
Marinara or white wine sauce, garlic and olive oil.
Cozze - Mussels
Marinara or white wine sauce, garlic and olive oil.
Vongole - Clams
whole chopped clams with marinara or white wine sauce, garlic and olive oil.
Gamberi Franchese
Fresh shrimp dipped in egg batter then simmered in white wine and lemon.
Gamberi Parmigiana
Lighty breaded shrimp deep-fried and topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Gamberi Fra Diavolo
Shrimp in our spicy marinara sauce.
Gamberi Broccoli
Shrimp and broccoli in your choice of marinara sauce and scampi sauce.
Gamberi Marinara
Shrimp in our marinara sauce.
Gamberi Scampi
Shrimp, white wine, garlic and olive oil.
Zuppa Di Peace/ Seafood Combo
Mussels, Clams, shrimp & calamari(Marinara or Scampi)
Seafood Dinners
Veal & Others
Vitello Marsala
Vitello Franchese
Vitello Salta in Bocca alla Romana
Vitello Parmigiano
Vitello Milanese
Breaded veal served over lettuce.
Melenzana Parm
Eggplant Parmigiana. Comes with pasta and salad
Melenzana Rollatini
Rolled eggplant filled with ricotta cheese and ham, then topped with sauce and mozzarella cheese. Comes with pasta and salad
Sausage & Peppers
Sausage and peppers. Sauteed in sauce
Sausage Parmiggiano
Sausage Parmigiana.
Trippa alla Sal Alessi
Tripe with peas & onions in tomato sauce
Broccolli Rabe and Sausage
Broccoli Rabe & sausage cooked with extra virgin olive oil & garlic
Kid's Pasta con Pomodoro
Tomato sauce.
Kid's Pasta with Meatballs
Kid's Pasta with Sausage
Salsiccia.
Kid's Ravioli cheese
Kid's Stuffed Shells
Kid's Pasta al Forno
Baked ziti Parmigiana.
Kid's Chicken Fingers and Fries
Kids Menu
Beverages
2 Liter Diet Pepsi
A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories. Click to add to your meal.
2 Liter Pepsi
The bold, refreshing, robust cola, click to add to your meal.
2 Liter Starry
The Classic
Beef burger, lettuce, tomatoes & onions
The Classic with Cheese
Beef burger, mozzarella, lettuce, tomatoes & onions
BLT
Beef burger with bacon, lettuce & tomatoes
Pizza Burger
Beef burger with tomato sauce & mozzarella
Chicken Pesto Burger
Homemade basil pesto, sundried tomatoes & mozzarella
Classic Chicken Burger
Lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo & mozzarella