Ottimo Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Ottimo Cafe, a delightful destination for those seeking a sophisticated yet casual dining experience. Situated at 6794 US Hwy 9 S Howell, NJ, this kosher Italian cafe offers a vibrant menu, blending classic flavors with innovative twists.
Start your culinary journey with tempting appetizers like the homemade tortilla nachos or the crunchy cauliflower bites, perfectly paired with a side of ranch dip. For something heartier, don’t miss the delicious salmon sliders or the tempting crispy quinoa roll. Their soups provide a warm, comforting start, with a variety of daily specials.
Ottimo Cafe is perfect for family dinners, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with outdoor seating and catering options. Indulge in a mix of traditional and modern Italian cuisine while enjoying excellent service in a stylish setting.
Whether you're in the mood for dinner or dessert, Ottimo Cafe promises to deliver a memorable dining experience that delights the palate.
Appetizers
Nachos
Homemade tortilla chips, cheese sauce, pico de gallo, tomato salsa, red onions, fresh guacamole
House Fries
Our famous hand cut fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Hand cut sweet potatoes with our spice mix and honey jalapeo sauce
Cheese Fries
Our famous hand cut fries, cheese sauce
Mozzarella Sticks
Made fresh served with our house marinara
Asian Mushroom Basket
Sauteed mushrooms, broccoli, onions, tomato confit, sweet asian sauce, fried mozzarella
Stuffed Mushrooms
Spinach and mozzarella stuffing with mustard cream sauce and parmesan
Spinach Dip
Creamed spinach, melted mozzarella with tortilla chips
Tuna Tartare
Sushi grade ahi tuna, ginger, garlic, jalapeno, soy sauce, lime balsamic reduction, homemade guac, warm tortilla chips
Sweet Potato Skins
jalapeno cream cheese stuffing, cheddar, homemade salsa, crispy onion, ranch sauce
Cauliflower Bites
Crispy cauliflower, fresh carrot sticks, side of ranch dipping sauce, choose one:
Crispy Quinoa Roll
Blackened tune-up, sliced avocado, spicy mayo and Sriracha drizzle
Salmon Sliders
Char grilled salmon, lettuce, tomato, onion, guacamole, garlic Mayo on pretzel buns
Mac n Cheese Balls
House cheese sauce, side of marinara
Charred Broccoli & Cauliflower
Garlic and mint
Crispy Chilean Sea Bass Tacos
Tempura sea bass, homemade tomato salsa, lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, fresh guac
Specialty Apps
Soups
Soup Of The Day
Cream Soup Of The Day
Caeser
Crisp romaine, parmesan, homemade dressing and croutons
House Salad
Crisp romaine, diced beats, apple, craisins, candied walnuts, goat cheese, strawberry vinaigrette
Quinoa Portabella Salad
Crisp romaine, Portobello mushrooms, toasted quinoa, roasted peppers, feta cheese, roasted pepper dressing
Mozzarella Broccoli Salad
Crispy mozzarella, warm broccoli, romaine, tomato, mushroom, shredded carrot, sweet teriyaki dressing
Nicoise Tuna Salad
Tuna salad, sliced egg, cucumber, onion, black olives, mushrooms, carrots, balsamic vinaigrette
Israeli Salad
Chopped cucumber, tomato, red onion, radish, parsley, olives, lemon, olive oil
Crispy Brussel Sprout Caeser Salad
Salads
Pasta
Pan Seared Spinach Gnochi
Homemade spinach gnocchi, creamed spinach sauce, pickled red onion, balsamic reduction
Gnochi
House made, brandy mushroom cream sauce grated parmesan
Ricotta Ravioli
House made, ricotta filled, choice of pink or white cream sauce
Hand Rolled Cavatelli
House made, wild mushroom mix, broccoli, white wine mushroom sauce, grated parmesan
Pappardelle
Sun-dried tomato cream sauce with roasted red peppers, grated Parmesan
Fettuccine De Rosie
Classic alfredo sauce
Penne A La Vodka
Vodka sauce and fresh penne
Eggplant Parmigiana
Four layers of tender fried breaded eggplant, house marinara and mozzarella cheese served with choice of garlic bread or pasta
Vegetable Lasagna
Roasted seasonal vegetables, Portobello's and tomatoes with mozzarella cheese
Terriyaki Grilled Salmon
Char grilled with our homemade teriyaki sauce whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetables, crispy onions
Potato Crusted Salmon
Roasted celery root puree and seasonal vegetables, mustard cream sauce
Salmon Pinwheel
Horseradish crust, corn cakes, roasted celery root puree and the seasonal vegetables, jalapeno honey glaze
Blackened Prime Tuna
Sushi Grade tuna, Creamed spinach, twice baked potato, jalapeno cream sauce.
Roasted Sea Bass
Sauted chilean seabass, brown rice, cherry tomato,cantaloupe, sliced grapes, balsamic reduction sauce.
Mediterranean Salmon
Blackened salmon, herb roasted potato wedges, charred brussel sprouts, cucumber dill greek yogurt
Grilled Branzino
Double fillet, quinoa risotto, broccoli, cauliflower mushrooms, lemon garlic sauce
Entrees
Pizzas
Eli's Classic Plain Cheese
House marinara shredded mozzarella
White Pizza
Ricotta, mozzarella, Alfredo roasted garlic (no marinara)
Penne A La Vodka Pizza
Shredded mozzarella grated Parmesan (no marinara)
Wild Mushroom And Roasted Garlic
House marinara, mozzarella, roasted mushrooms
Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza
House marinara, crispy potato, mozzarella, cheddar, creamy ranch
Spinach Garlic Pizza
Roasted garlic, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, herbs
Build Your Own Pizza
Housemade Cheese Cake
Chocolate Chip Cookies A La Mode
Dessert for two fresh baked cookies, served with warm chocolate ganache, fresh whipped cream and vanilla ice cream
Cinnamon Sugar Tossed Donuts
Made to order, chocolate caramel drizzle vanilla custard powdered sugar "the best thing you'll ever try"
Triple Fudge Blondie
chocolate chunk, white chocolate milk chocolate fudge, caramel, vanilla ice cream, homemade whip cream
Desserts
Drinks
Milkshake
Frappuccino
Iced Latte
Iced Coffee
Hot Latte
Hot Coffee
Cappuccino
Espresso Solo
Espresso Double
Peach Snapple
Diet Peach Snapple
Raspberry Snapple
Diet Raspberry Snapple
Lemon Snapple
Diet Lemon Snapple
Coke
Coke Zero
Diet Coke
Sprite
Sprite Zero
Poland Spring Water
Beverages
Appetizers L 3rd
Charred Vegetable Medley
Charred Cauliflower, Broccoli, Mushroom, Red Onion.
Caesar
Crisp romaine, parmesan, house madecroutons, creamy caesar dressing....
Mozzarella Two Ways
Homemade fresh mozzarella, creamymozzarella, cherry tomato, red onion,balsamic reduction, lemon olive oil, basilpesto, grilled bread.
Greek Salad
Heirloom Cherry tomato, olives, cucumber, redonion, Roasted red peppers, crumbled feta, red wine vinaigrette...
Sweet Potato Cob
Chickpea Parmesan
Heirloom Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Kalamata Olives, Grated Parmesan, Parmesan Lemon Dressing.
Salads L 3rd
Pizza L 3rd
Margarita Pizza
Fresh mozzarella, homemade marinara, walnut basil pesto..
Classic Pizza
house marinara, shredded mozzarella....
Mushroom Garlic Pizza
House marinara, mozzarella, roastedmushrooms & garlic.....
Roasted Veggie Pizza
Broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, tomato,zucchini, garlic, homemade marinara,balsamic reduction (no cheese)
Penne Vodka
Homemade vodka sauce, grated parm...
Fettucine Alfredo
Homemade creamy alfredo sauce, gratedparm..
Pasta Carbonara
Homemade spaghetti, creamy carbonarasauce, egg yolk, roasted zucchini, grated parm...
Baked Gnocchi
Creamy Alfredo, mozzarella, ricotta, basil pesto,touch of marinara....
Cavatelli Vodka
Pasta L 3rd
Brunch L 3rd
Green Shakshuka
Medley of peppers, onions, Green tomato,jalapeno, eggs any style & Grilled Sourdough
Tuna Melt Quesadilla
Cheddar cheese, mozzarella, grilled jalapeno,spicy mayo, house salsa.....
Egg N Cheese Melt
Cheddar Cheese, american cheese, grilled jalapeno....
Egg Scramble
Chopped onion, grilled sourdough, sidesalad ( romain, tomato, red onion, cucumber)
Egg White Toast
Grilled Sourdough, whipped ricotta, honey maple syrup....
Eggplant Pesto Sandwich
Grilled eggplant, fresh mozzarella cheese,roasted red peppers, sliced tomato, red onion,basil pesto......
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Homemade tuna salad, romaine, tomato, redonion..
Avocado Toast
Tomato, onion, olive oil, lemon....
Grilled Portobello Sandwich
marinated portobello, tomato, red onion,sliced jalapeno, avocado, melted freshmozzarella, garlic mayo....
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Mozzarella, cheddar, american,garlic mayo, side of marinara....
Cajun Tuna Sandwich
Sliced avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion,spicy mayo....
Blackened Salmon Sandwich
Sliced avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion,spicy mayo......
Sandwiches / Paninis L 3rd
Fish L 3rd
Grilled Teriyaki Salmon
Cajun Tuna Bowl
Roasted Chilean Sea Bass
Housemade Cheesecake
Home made cheesecake Fresh whip cream, caramel drizzle.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 fresh baked cookies, vanilla ice cream,chocolate Ganache, fresh whip cream
Creme Brulee
Rich vanilla custard, caramelized top, freshwhipped cream.
Cinnamon Sugar Tossed Doughnuts
Made to order, chocolate & caramel drizzle,vanilla ice cream, powdered sugar....