A Salute Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing A Salute Restaurant, a unique cocktail bar and Italian cuisine spot in Matawan, NJ. The restaurant is housed in a converted church, adding to its charm and ambiance. With a range of amenities like takeout, delivery, live music, and private dining options, A Salute caters to various preferences.

Their menu boasts delicious appetizers like stuffed mushrooms, shrimp cocktail, and arancini, along with hearty soups like pasta fagioli and sausage & lentil soup. Salads like Caesar salad, fig salad, and seafood salad offer fresh and flavorful options.

Customer reviews praise the cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and mouthwatering dishes. Highlights include Short Rib Ragu, Orecchiette with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe, and Pistachio Tartufo for dessert. A Salute also offers a unique family-style menu with multiple courses and unlimited drinks, making it a great value for groups. Overall, A Salute Restaurant promises a delightful dining experience with authentic Italian flavors.

Appetizers

Stuffed Mushrooms

Mushrooms, Sauted Spinach, Fontina Cheese, Fennel, Sausage, Breadcrumbs, Demi-Glace

$18.00

Shrimp Cocktail

Jumbo Shrimp (5), Cocktail Sauce, Lemon Wedges (GF)

$0.00

Arancini

Risotto, Lobster, Vodka Sauce, Fontina Cheese, Tomato, Thyme

$23.00

Mozzarella en Carrozza

Fried mozzarella, Marinara

$16.00

Polpette

Meatballs, Marinara, Whipped Ricotta

$16.00

Shrimp fra Diavolo

Shrimp, Spicy Marinara, Garlic, Chili, Polenta

$20.00

Zuppa di Mussels

PEI Mussels, Prosecco, Saffron, Cream, Basil (GF)

$20.00

Fried Calamari

Calamari and marinara.

$20.00

Sweet Thai Fried Calamari

Calamari, Sweet Thai Sauce, Marinara

$22.00

Wings

6 Pieces. Buffalo or Honey & Hot Cherry Pepper Sauce, Blue Cheese, Celery

$17.00

Cold Antipasto

Soppressata, Burrata, Salami, Smoked Provolone, Prosciutto di Parma, Kalamata Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, Basil, Olive Oil (GF)

$22.00

Zuppa di Clams

Traditional Garlic White Wine or Thai Style: Sweet Thai Chili, Coconut Cream Sauce, Cilantro (GF)

$18.00

Octopus Salad

Grilled Mediterranean Octopus, Mixed Greens Salad, Red Onions, Shredded Carrots, Lemon Dressing (GF)

$30.00

Baked Clams Casino

Bread Crumb, Peppers, Onions, Bacon

$19.00

Pasta Fagioli Soup

$12.00

Sausage & Lentil Soup

$12.00

Soups

Salads

Caesar Salad

Romaine, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Homemade Caesar Dressing

$15.00

A Salute' Salad

Arugula, Walnuts, Craisins, Red Onions, Gorgonzola, Basil, Vinaigrette (GF)

$14.00

Fig Salad

Fresh Figs, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Pistachio, White Balsamic (GF)

$16.00

Arugula Salad

Baby Arugula, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Honey Lemon Dressing (GF)

$16.00

Summer Salad

Mixed Greens, Strawberries, Almonds, Endives, Red Onions, Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing (GF)

$16.00

Seafood Salad

Arugula, Carrots, Celery, Red Onions, Poached Shrimp, Octopus, Calamari, Clams (GF)

$25.00

Classico Pizza

Tomato, Mozzarella, Oregano

$18.00

Margarita Pizza

Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, EVOO

$20.00

White Pizza

Ricotta, Caramelized Onions, Mozzarella, Balsamic, Arugula

$18.00

Vodka Pizza

Vodka Sauce, Mozzarella, Sausage, Onions

$20.00

Funghi Pizza

Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Arugula, Truffle Oil

$24.00

Short Rib Pizza

Mozzarella, Caramelized Onions, Slow-Cooked 24 Beef Short Ribs, Candied Jalapeos

$24.00

Inferno Pizza

Pepperoni, Long Hots, Mozzarella, Spicy Honey

$23.00

Pistachio Pizza

Pistachio, Mortadella, Mozzarella, Arugula, Balsamic

$20.00

Fig Pizza

Figs, Goat Cheese, Onions, Arugula, Balsamic

$23.00

Detroit Style Pizza

Pastas

Penne Vodka Pasta

Penne, Cream, Pomodoro, Basil, Parmigiano

$26.00

Bolognese Pasta

Pappardelle, Beef, Pork, Cream, Mascarpone

$29.00

Linguini & Clams Pasta

Choice of White or Red Sauce - Linguini, Clams, Garlic, White Wine, Thyme, Chili

$32.00

Short Rib Ragu Pasta

Rigatoni, Braised Short Rib, Chianti, Peas, Carrots, Pomodoro, Ricotta

$32.00

Frutta di Mare Pasta

Pappardelle, Lobster, Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Calamari, White Wine, Marinara

$42.00

Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Ear-Shaped Pasta, Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Pecorino Romano Cheese, Garlic Broth

$28.00

Gnocchi Carbonara

Pancetta, Cracked Black Pepper, Pecorino Romano Cheese

$22.00

Wild Mushroom Ravioli

Shallots, Cream, Black Truffle, Pecorino Romano Cheese

$34.00

Spicy Rigatoni Pasta

Marinara, Calabrian Chili, Cream, Parmigiano

$24.00

Eggplant Rollatini

Baked Eggplant, Ricotta, Parmigiano, Mozzarella, Marinara

$28.00

Chicken Parmigiana

Bell & Evans Chicken, Pomodoro, Mozzarella, Parmigiano. Served with Spaghetti

$32.00

Chicken Marsala

Bell & Evans Chicken, Roasted Mushroom, Marsala. Served with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli Rabe

$32.00

Chicken Franchaise

Bell & Evans Chicken, Artichoke Hearts, Grape Tomatoes, Lemon Butter Sauce. Served with Crispy Potatoes and Asparagus

$34.00

Shrimp Parmigiana

Shrimp, Pomodoro, Mozzarella. Served over Bucatini

$34.00

Veal Chop

10oz Bone-in Veal Chop (Parmigiana Style w/Spaghetti or Milanese Style w/Arugula Salad)

$52.00

Veal Scallopini

Bone-in Veal Chop, Capers, Lemon Butter Sauce. Served with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli Rabe

$44.00

Chevalatta Italian Ring Sausage

Parsley Cheese Stuffed Sausage, Red Vinegar Broth. Served Over Broccoli Rabe and Homemade Chips

$28.00

Pork Chop

Berkshire Premium Reserved Center Cut Pork, Sweet & Hot Cherry Peppers, Onions, Vinegar. Served with Crispy Potatoes

$40.00

Branzino

Grilled Branzino, Lemon. Served with Sauted Spinach and Side of Mango Salsa

$39.00

Shrimp Oreganata

Jumbo Shrimp (3) w/Breadcrumbs, Oregano, Lemon, Pine Nuts & Currants. Served with Sauted Spinach

$36.00

Salmon Pomodoro

Poached Salmon, Sauted Onion, Basil, White Wine. Served over Sauted Spinach

$37.00

Chilean Sea Bass

Pan Seared Sea Bass, Shallots, Cream Sauce. Served with Crispy Potatoes

$36.00

Skirt Steak

12 oz. Grilled Skirt Steak w/Salsa Verde. Served with Truffle Steak Fries

$39.00

Entrees

Sides

Sauted Spinach

$12.00

Crispy Potatoes

$12.00

Whipped Potatoes

$12.00

Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil

$12.00

Polenta

$12.00

Truffle Fries

$12.00

Broccoli Rabe

$12.00

Grilled Asparagus

$12.00

Long Hots

$12.00

Cup of Soup with any Sandwich

$16.00

Cup of Soup with any Salad

$14.00

Lunch Combos

Lunch Appetizers

Lunch Stuffed Mushrooms

Spinach, Fontina, Fennel, Sausage, Breadcrumbs, Demi

$14.00

Lunch Arancini

Risotto, Lobster, Fontina, Tomato, Thyme

$18.00

Lunch Polpette

Meatballs, Marinara, Whipped Ricotta

$12.00

Lunch Fried Calamari

Calamari, Marinara

$16.00

Lunch Sweet Thai Calamari

Calamari, Sweet Thai Sauce, Marinara

$16.00

Lunch Clams Casino

Bacon, Peppers, Onions, Breadcrumbs

$14.00

Lunch Chevalatta

Parsley and Cheese Stuffed Sausage Over Broccoli Rabe, Vinegar Broth

$16.00

Lunch Pasta Fagioli

$6.00

Lunch Sausage & Lentil Soup

$6.00

Lunch Soups

Lunch Salads

Lunch Caesar Salad

Romaine, Croutons, Parmigiano, House Made Caesar Dressing

$12.00

Lunch Summer Salad

Mixed Greens, Strawberries, Almonds, Red Onion, Cider Vinaigrette

$12.00

Lunch A Salute' Salad

Arugula, Walnuts, Craisins, Red Onions, Gorgonzola, Basil, Vinaigrette

$12.00

Lunch Fig Salad

Fresh Figs, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Pistachio, White Balsamic

$12.00

Chicken Parmigiana Hero

$13.00

Meatball Parmigiana Hero

$13.00

Chicken Francaise & Mozzarella Hero

$13.00

Crispy Chicken & Vodka Sauce Hero

$13.00

Grilled Chicken, Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Arugula, Balsamic Hero

$13.00

Lunch Heroes

Lunch Wraps

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Grilled Chicken, Crispy Romaine

$12.00

Grilled Chicken Wrap

Broccoli Rabe, Cherry Peppers, Mozzarella

$12.00

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Crispy Chicken, Buffalo Sauce, Romaine, Blue Cheese

$12.00

Meatball Calzone

$15.00

Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Calzone

$15.00

Pepperoni Calzone

$15.00

Lunch Calzones

Lunch Personal Pizzas

Classico Personal Pizza

Tomato, Mozzarella, Oregano

$13.00

Margarita Personal Pizza

Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, EVOO

$14.00

Funghi Personal Pizza

Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Arugula, Truffle Oil

$15.00

Inferno Personal Pizza

Pepperoni, Cherry Peppers, Spicy Honey

$14.00

Fig Personal Pizza

Figs, Goat Cheese, Onions, Arugula, Balsamic

$14.00

White Personal Pizza

Ricotta, Caramelized Onions, Mozzarella, Balsamic

$13.00

Lunch Penne Vodka Pasta

Penne, Cream, Pomodoro, Basil, Parmigiano

$15.00

Lunch Bolognese Pasta

Pappardelle, Beef, Pork, Cream, Mascarpone

$16.00

Lunch Linguini and Clams Pasta

Linguini, Clams, Garlic, White Wine, Thyme, Chili

$17.00

Lunch Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Orecchiette, Broccoli Rabe, Sausage, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Pecorino, Garlic Broth

$16.00

Lunch Wild Mushroom Ravioli

Shallot, Cream, Black Truffle, Pecorino Romano

$18.00

Lunch Spicy Rigatoni Pasta

Marinara, Calabrian Chili, Cream, Parmigiano Reggiano

$16.00

Lunch Pastas

Lunch Entrees

Lunch Eggplant Rollatini

Baked Eggplant, Ricotta, Parmigiano, Mozzarella, Marinara

$16.00

Lunch Chicken Parmigiana

Bell & Evan's Chicken, Pomodoro, Mozzarella, Parmigiano, Spaghetti

$19.00

Lunch Chicken Marsala

Bell & Evan's Chicken, Roasted Mushroom, Marsala, Crispy Potato, Broccoli Rabe

$21.00

Lunch Shrimp Parmigiana

Shrimp, Pomodoro, Mozzarella. Served over Bucatini

$23.00

Lunch Shrimp Oregenata

Shrimps with Bread Crumbs, Oregano, Lemon, Spinach, Pine Nuts & Currants

$24.00