La Ginestra Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the Menu at La Ginestra Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria
At La Ginestra Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria, the menu melds classic Italian cuisine with the warmth of family traditions. Located in Holmdel, NJ, this cozy establishment shines in its offerings of hearty dishes and pizzas, ideal for casual dining or family gatherings. Patrons rave about the Veal Parmigiana, a standout that rivals upscale establishments at a fraction of the price, and the fried calamari, praised for its freshness. For pizza lovers, the Meat Lover’s Pizza delivers a satisfying experience with perfectly balanced toppings and a delightful chewy crust.
Those craving authentic flavors will appreciate the angel hair pasta with marinara, which evokes a sense of comfort with every bite. With a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, La Ginestra is a hidden gem where every dish speaks of Italian heritage, perfect for both lunch and dinner outings.
Pasta
Fettuccine Meat Sauce
Pasta With Vodka Sauce
Cavatelli Broccoli Garlic Oil
Gnocchi Tomato Sauce
Pasta With Broccoli Rabe
Broccoli rabe sauteed in garlic and oil.
Fettuccine Al Pomodoro
Pasta With Meat Sauce
Pasta Con Il Pesto
Prepared with our homemade basil pesto.
Cheese Ravioli Tomato Sauce
Pasta Alla Boscaiola
Prosciutto sauteed onions in a creamy pink sauce.
Cheese Tort Al Primavera
Fettuccine Primavera
Pasta With Butter
Pasta With Broccoli Rabe Grilled Chicken
Broccoli rabe chicken sauteed in garlic and oil.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Pasta With White Clam Sauce
Pasta With Marinara Sauce
Cheese Tort Al Pomodoro
Pasta Tomato Sauce
Pasta Alla Puttanesca
Gaeta olives, anchovies capers in a slightly spicy marinara sauce.
Pasta Sausage
Prepared with our homemade tomato sauce.
Pasta Mushroom Sauce
Prepared with mushrooms sauteed in our marinara sauce.
Cheese Tort Al Alfredo
Pasta Aglio E Olio Garlic Oil
Pasta Meatballs
Prepared with our homemade tomato sauce.
Penne Broccoli Garlic Oil
Pasta Alla Carbonara
Bacon onions tossed with eggs parmigiano.
Pasta Allarrabbiata
Spicy marinara sauce.
Pasta With Broccoli Rabe Sausage
Broccoli rabe sliced sausage sauteed in garlic and oil.
Pasta Primavera
Mixed vegetables.
Cheese Tort Al Meat Sauce
Pasta With Red Clam Sauce
Cheesesteak Special Half
Fried onions, green peppers mushrooms.
Pizza Steak
Tomato sauce mozzarella cheese.
Cheesesteak Special Whole
Fried onions, green peppers mushrooms.
Cheesesteak Broccoli Rabe Whole
Cheesesteak Whole
Cheesesteak Fried Onions Whole
Cheesesteak Broccoli Rabe Half
Cheesesteak Mushrooms Whole
Cheesesteak Half
Cheesesteak California Half
Lettuce, tomato, mayo.
Cheesesteak Green Peppers Whole
Cheesesteak Green Peppers Half
Cheesesteak California Whole
Lettuce, tomato, mayo.
Cheesesteak Mushrooms Half
Cheesesteak Fried Onions Half
Cheesesteaks
Insalate Salads
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, red tomatoes, homemade basil pesto, olive oil.
Garden Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, black green olives.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, creamy Caesar dressing.
Greek Salad
Mesclun lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese, kalamata olives.
Arugula Salad
Arugula, red onions, cherry tomatoes, fennel, shaved parmigiano.
Chefs Salad
Ham, turkey, provolone cheese, romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, black and green olives.
Spinach Salad
Spinach, fresh sliced mushrooms, eggs, bacon, honey mustard.
Turkey Salad
Turkey, tomatoes, onions, bacon, romaine lettuce, honey mustard.
Broccoli Rabe Sautee
Broccoli Sautee
String Beans Marinara
Escarole Sautee
String Beans Garlic Oil
Spinach Sautee
Contorni Di Verdura Vegetable Sides
Dessert
Tiramisu Cup
Cannoli
Mini Cannoli
French Fries
Side Of Turkey Meatballs
Side Of Tomato Sauce 1 Cup
Side Of Meatballs
Add mozzarella cheese for an additional charge.
Sweet Potato Fries
Onion Rings
Side Of Sausage
French Fries With Mozzarella Cheese
Contorni Sides
Calzones
Cheese Calzone Medium
Ricotta cheese mozzarella cheese comes with 1 cup of sauce.
Cheese Calzone Large
Ricotta cheese mozzarella cheese comes with 1 cup of sauce.
Ham Cheese Calzone Medium
Ham, ricotta cheese mozzarella cheese comes with 1 cup of sauce.
Ham Cheese Calzone Large
Ham, ricotta cheese mozzarella cheese comes with 1 cup of sauce.
Mussels White Wine Sauce
Served over pasta.
Shrimp Scampi
Served over pasta.
Seafood Combo Marinara Or Fra Diavolo
Mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, served over pasta.
Mussels Marinara
Mussels Fra Diavolo
Served over pasta.
Scungilli Marinara
Calamari Marinara Or Fra Diavolo
Served over pasta.
Fried Flounder
Served with french fries.
Scungilli Fra Diavolo
Served over pasta.
Shrimp Marinara Or Fra Diavolo
Served over pasta.
Fried Shrimp
Served with french fries.
Pasta With White Clam Sauce
Fried Flounder Parmigiana
Served with pasta.
Fried Shrimp Parmigiana
Served with pasta.
Pasta With Red Clam Sauce
Frutti Di Mare Seafood
Beverages
Can Of Diet
20 Ounce Gold Peak Green Tea
20 Ounce Gold Peak Raspberry Tea
20 Ounce Fanta
20 Ounce Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
20 Ounce Gold Peak Sweet Tea
20 Ounce Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
San Pellegrino 1 Liter
20 Ounce Dr. Pepper
2 Liter Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
2 Liter Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Can Of Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
20 Ounce Gold Peak Unsweetened
Monster Green 16 Oz
20 Ounce Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Can Of Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
20 Ounce Gold Peak Peach
2 Liter Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Peppers Eggs Whole
Fried Flounder Parmigiana Sub
Eggplant Parmigiana Sub
Veal Parmigiana Sub
Fried veal cutlet, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.
Sausage Parmigiana Sub
Tomato sauce mozzarella.
Sausage Peppers Sub
Chicken California Sub Half
Lettuce, tomatoes, mayo.
Shrimp Parmigiana Sub
Fried shrimp, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Broccoli Rabe Sub
Veal California Sub Half
Fried veal cutlet, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo.
Meatball With Tomato Sauce Sub
Fried Flounder California Sub Whole
Lettuce, tomatoes, mayo.
Potatoes, Eggs, Bacon, Cheese
Chicken, Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Peppers Fresh Mozzarella Sub
Meatball Parmigiana Sub
Peppers, Potato, Eggs Whole
Shrimp California Sub Half
Fried shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo.
Potato Eggs
Fried Flounder California Sub Half
Lettuce, tomatoes, mayo.
Peppers, Potato, Eggs Half
Potato, Eggs, Cheese
Shrimp California Sub Whole
Fried shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo.
Veal California Sub Whole
Fried veal cutlet, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo.
Potato, Eggs, Bacon
Sausage Broccoli Rabe Sub
Chicken Parmigiana Sub
Tomato sauce mozzarella.
Peppers Eggs Half
Chicken, Roasted Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella Sub
Chicken California Sub Whole
Lettuce, tomatoes, mayo.
Hot Subs
Cold Subs
Turkey Cheese Half
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Turkey Whole
Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella Roasted Peppers Half
Option no roasted peppers.
Ham, Cheese, Salami Capicola Half
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Turkey Half
Ham, Cheese, Capicola Half
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Tuna Fish Cheese Half
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Pepperoni Cheese Whole
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Tuna Fish Cheese Whole
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Mortadella Provolone Half
Pepperoni Cheese Half
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Ham, Cheese, Salami Capicola Whole
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Ginestra Special Whole
Ham, cheese, salami, capicola, pepperoni.
Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella Roasted Peppers Whole
Option no roasted peppers.
Roast Beef Turkey Half
Mortadella Fresh Mozzarella Whole
Ginestra Special Half
Ham, cheese, salami, capicola, pepperoni.
Roast Beef Turkey Whole
Roast Beef Cheese Whole
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Ham Cheese Whole
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Tuna Fish Half
Turkey Cheese Whole
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Ham, Cheese Salami Half
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Ham, Cheese Salami Whole
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Mortadella Provolone Whole
Roast Beef, Turkey Cheese Half
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Ham, Cheese, Capicola Whole
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Roast Beef Whole
Mortadella Fresh Mozzarella Half
Tuna Fish Whole
Roast Beef Half
Cheese Whole
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Cheese Half
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Roast Beef, Turkey Cheese Whole
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Ham Cheese Half
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Roast Beef Cheese Half
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Cheeseburger Special
Cheese, grilled onions, mushrooms served with french fries.
Cheeseburger
Served with french fries.
Plain Hamburger
Served with french fries.
Alla Griglia From the Grille
Stromboli
Stromboli Large
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese tomato sauce.
Stromboli Medium
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese tomato sauce.
Veggie
Broccoli, fresh tomatoes, spinach, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Murphy
Sauteed chicken, hot sweet peppers, mozzarella cheese.
T.V.P. Tomato, Vodka, Pesto
Mozzarella cheese with stripes of tomato sauce, vodka sauce, pesto sauce, sprinkled with Parmigiano cheese.
Chicken Parmigiana
Fried chicken, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.
Salad
Mescaline lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onions, roasted peppers, mozzarella cheese, balsamic dressing.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, Caesar dressing.
Shrimp Scampi
Baby shrimp, scampi sauce, mozzarella cheese.
Special
Pepperoni, sausage, onions, peppers, mushrooms.
Hawaiian
Ham, pineapple, mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Ranch
Fried chicken, diced tomatoes, bacon, mozzarella cheese, ranch dressing.
Eggplant Ricotta
Eggplant, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.
Napoli
Sauteed broccoli rabe, sausage, mozzarella cheese, no sauce.
Baked Ziti
Penne pasta, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.
Margherita
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil.
Bruschetta
Diced tomatoes, red onions, mozzarella cheese.
Buffalo Chicken
Buffalo chicken, buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese. Add side of blue cheese for an additional charge.
Meat Lovers
Pepperoni, meatballs, sausage, bacon, ham, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.
Cheesesteak
Beef cheesesteak, yellow American cheese, mozzarella cheese.
Penne Vodka
Penne pasta, vodka sauce, mozzarella cheese.
Gourmet Pizza
Cold Wraps
Turkey Cheese
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Ham, Cheese, Salami Capicola
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Turkey
Ham, Cheese Salami
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Ham Cheese
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Roast Beef Cheese
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Pepperoni Cheese
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Roast Beef, Turkey Cheese
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Roast Beef Turkey
Tuna Fish Cheese
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Tuna Fish
Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella Roasted Peppers
Option no roasted peppers.
Ham, Cheese, Capicola
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Cheese
Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Mortadella Fresh Mozzarella
Mortadella Provolone
Roast Beef
Ginestra Special
Ham, cheese, salami, capicola, pepperoni. Cheese choices Provolone, yellow American, Swiss.
Plain Slice
Garlic Knots 6
Comes with a small side of sauce.
Sicilian Slice
Garlic Knots 12
Comes with a small side of sauce.
From the Counter
Specialty Pizzas
T.V.P. Tomato, Vodka, Pesto On Regular Crust
Large, 8 slices, round and regular thin crust, 18 inch tomato sauce, vodka sauce, pesto.
T.V.P. Tomato, Vodka, Pesto On Grandma Crust
One size, square, thin, 12 slices tomato sauce, vodka sauce, pesto.
La Ginestra Signature Grandma Pizza
One size, square, thin, 12 slices fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, homemade basil pesto on a crunchy, thin crust.
Kids Pasta Tomato Sauce
Cheese Ravioli Tomato Sauce
Grilled Cheese
Chicken Fingers French Fries
Grilled Cheese French Fries
Kids Pasta With Meatballs
Kids Pasta Butter Sauce
Per I Bambini Childrens Menu
Al Forno Baked Dishes
Lasagna
Baked Stuffed Rigatoni
Stuffed Eggplant
Stuffed with ricotta cheese layered with mozzarella cheese in tomato sauce served with salad or pasta.
Baked Ziti
An ovenbaked dish of penne pasta tossed with ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.
Manicotti
Baked Ravioli
Cheese ravioli in tomato sauce baked with mozzarella cheese.
Baked Sicilian Ziti
An ovenbaked dish of penne pasta tossed with ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese eggplant.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant in tomato sauce layered with mozzarella cheese served with salad or pasta.
Stuffed Shells
Chicken Mushroom Sauce
Mushrooms, onions, marinara sauce.
Veal Milanese
Bread crumb coating fried to crispy perfection.
Chicken Marsala
Fresh mushrooms, marsala wine sauce.
Veal Pizzaiola
Kalamata olives, marinara sauce.
Chicken Murphy
sweet peppers, hot peppers, potatoes, white wine sauce
Chicken Milanese
Bread crumb coating, fried, with arugula.
Veal Marsala
Mushrooms, marsala wine sauce.
Chicken Lemon Sauce
Chicken sauteed in a lemon, butter white wine sauce.
Veal Mushroom Sauce
Mushrooms, onions, marinara sauce.
Veal Francese
Lightly battered with eggs buttery lemonwhite wine sauce.
Veal Saltimbocca
Sliced prosciutto, spinach, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, brown sauce.
Sausage Peppers Dinner
Sausage and peppers sauteed in our marinara sauce.
Chicken Saltimbocca
Sliced prosciutto, spinach, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, brown sauce.
Veal Parmigiana
Fried veal cutlet, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce.
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken on the bone, sauteed onions, fresh mushrooms, rosemary, marinara sauce.
Chicken Francese
Chicken lightly battered with eggs, buttery, lemonwhite wine sauce.
Chicken Parmigiana
Fried chicken cutlet, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce.
Veal Lemon Sauce
Lemon, butter white wine sauce.
Chicken Piccata
Capers, lemon, whitewine sauce.
Veal Piccata
Capers, lemon, whitewine sauce.
Secondi Di Carne Second Course Dishes
Pizza
Medium Plain Pizza
6 slices, regular thin crust, 16 inch.
Large White Pizza
8 slices, regular thin crust, 18 inch no sauce, mozzarella and ricotta.
Large Plain Pizza
8 slices, regular thin crust, 18 inch.
Pan Pizza
One size, 8 slices, round pizza, thick crust.
Cauliflower Pizza
10 inch, personal pizza size.
Sicilian Pizza
One size, 12 slices, square pizza, thick crust.
Gluten Free Pizza
10 inch, personal pizza size.
Medium White
6 slices, regular thin crust, 16 inch no sauce, mozzarella and ricotta.
American Panini
Turkey, Provolone cheese, crispy bacon, mayo.
Caprese Panini
Fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto.
Reginella Panini
Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, red roasted peppers.
Grilled Chicken Caprese Panini
Grilled chicken, fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto.
Panini
Gourmet Wraps
Barbecue Grilled Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, barbecue sauce, lettuce tomatoes.
BLT Wrap
Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes mayo.
Turkey BLT Wrap
Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes mayo.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing.
Grilled Chicken Buffalo Wrap
Grilled chicken, buffalo sauce, lettuce tomatoes.
Escarole Beans
Pasta E Fagioli
Lentil Pasta
Escarole Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup
Italian Minestrone
Zuppa Soups
Appetizers
Shrimp Cocktail
Comes with a side of cocktail sauce.
Garlic Bread
Add cup of tomato sauce for an additional charge.
Eggplant Caprese
Breaded fried eggplant, sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red roasted peppers, basil pesto.
Scungilli Salad
Celery, lemon, garlic, olive oil over shredded lettuce.
Baked Clams Oreganata
Bruschetta
Crispy Italian bread, diced tomatoes, garlic, red onions, basil, olive oil.
Pizza Bread
Fried Zucchini Sticks
Fried Calamari
Comes with a side of marinara sauce.
Stuffed Portobello
A marinated oilvinegar portobello mushroom, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, basil.
Cold Antipasto
Ham, salami, Provolone, tomatoes, celery, roasted peppers, olives, romaine lettuce.
Mozzarella Sticks
Mussels Marinara Sauce
Garlic Bread With Mozzarella Cheese
Add cup of tomato sauce for an additional charge.
Calamari Salad
Celery, lemon, garlic, olive oil over shredded lettuce, slice Parmigiano.
Hot Antipasto
Clams Oreganata, mussels marinara, shrimp marinara, stuffed eggplant, stuffed mushrooms.
Chicken Wings
Mixed with buffalo sauce or buffalo sauce on side.
Antipasto Italiano
Prosciutto, mortadella, soppressata, sharp Provolone, fresh mozzarella, red roasted peppers, olives, marinated vegetables.