Otto Strada Menu
Otto Strada, located in Hoboken, NJ, is a cozy Italian restaurant known for its delectable pizza, seafood, and traditional Italian dishes. This women-owned establishment offers outdoor seating, waiter service, and a welcoming atmosphere perfect for a romantic date night or a gathering with friends. The menu boasts a variety of vegetarian options and happy hour specials. Customer reviews rave about the flavorful dishes, with highlights including the chicken Milanese, veal tortellini, and truffle mushroom tagliatelle pasta. The generous portions and fresh ingredients make each dish a memorable culinary experience. While the Nonna's polpetta pie pizza received mixed reviews, the overall consensus is that Otto Strada excels in delivering exceptional Italian cuisine. Don't forget to bring your own bottle for a truly enjoyable dining experience at this popular spot in Hoboken.
DINNER
GARLIC-LEMON STUFFED ARTICHOKE
breadcrumbs, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, garlic, fresh lemon, white wine, parsley, oregano & EVOO
POLPO UBRIACHI
drunken grilled octopus covered with a red chili pepper limoncello glaze, brick oven baked & served with a Tuscan bean salad ( pieces)
NONNO’S ANGRY MUSSELS
steamed in white wine, cajun spices, garlic, olive oil & parsley
STUFFED PEPPERS: ITALIAN SHORT SWEETS & ITALIAN LONG HOTS
stuffed with sweet soppressata, sweet onions, mozzarella, garlic, breadcrumbs, fresh spices & olive oil
SALSICCIA
Italian sausage (Pat Lafrieda) & caramelized onions, broccoli rabe sauteed in garlic & EVOO, grilled Italian long hots topped with ricotta salata
SMASHED BURRATA AND PROSCIUTTO
fresh burrata smashed on top of prosciutto di Parma; topped with EVOO, balsamic vinegar, honey, fresh herbs & sea salt
PIATTO DI FORMAGGI
cheese plate: fontina cheese with black truffle oil & pumpkin seeds; Parmigiano Reggiano with balsamic vinegar & figs; goat cheese with a blueberry compote & thyme; gorgonzola with honey & chopped pecans; served with olive oil & fennel taralli
BRUSCHETTA DI POMODORO
plum tomatoes, basil, red onions, garlic, oregano & EVOO
OLIVE MARINATE
rosemary/EVOO marinated olives & peppadew peppers
RUSTIC FOCACCIA TRIO
rosemary, onion & tomato focaccia served with Sicilian EVO
SALUMI
EACH mortadella, soppressata dolce, pancetta, hot soppressata, prosciutto di Parma, capicollo
FORMAGGI
FOR THREE ricotta salata, caciocavallo, goat cheese, robiola, Parmigiano Reggiano, gorgonzola, fontina, burrata
INSALATA DI CESARE PICCANTE
chopped kale, toasted paprika brioche croutons, Otto’s house-made chipotle Caesar dressing; topped with whole roasted garlic & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
INSALATA DI RUCOLA
arugula, pears, walnuts, fennel & goat cheese tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette
INSALATA DI CAVOLO VERDE
kale, Tuscan beans, pumpkin seeds, red onions & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano tossed with a spicy mango vinaigrette
CAPRESE PANZANELLA SALAD
fresh mozzarella bocconcini, grape tomatoes, toasted focaccia croutons & fresh basil topped with balsamic drizzle, basil pesto & EVOO
ROASTED SWEET POTATO & GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI
goat cheese, organic honey, truffle oil, pears & pumpkin seeds; sprinkled with sea salt
CROSTINI DI BURRATA E POMODORI
caramelized tomatoes, burrata cheese, honey, basil & EVOO; sprinkled with sea salt
WHIPPED RICOTTA & GRAPE CROSTINI
creamy whipped ricotta, marinated cerignola & gaeta olives, red grapes, olive oil drizzle, oregano & sea salt
RAPA
broccoli rabe with garlic & olive oil
ASPARAGI AL FORNO
baked asparagus with breadcrumbs, Parmigiano Reggiano & olive oil
VERDURE MISTO
brick oven roasted vegetables
FAGIOLI TOSCANI
Tuscan bean salad
SPINACI
spinach sautéed with olives, garlic & olive oil; topped with ricotta salata
PATATE
brick oven roasted fingerling potatoes with garlic, rosemary & olive oil
MARGHERITA
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, pecorino Romano, fresh basil & EVOO
CRIMINI
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, crimini mushrooms, pecorino Romano, fresh basil & EVOO
PEPPERONI
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, fresh basil & EVO
NONNA’S POLPETTA PIE
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, Otto’s meatball, caramelized red onions, shaved Parmigiano reggiano, fresh basil & EVOO
”THE SIGI” SICILIAN EGGPLANT & STRACCIATELLA PIE
San Marzano Tomatoes, stracciatella cheese, grilled eggplant, oregano, pecorino Romano & EVOO
THE BEE STING
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, spicy soppressata, peppadew peppers, jalapeno peppers, honey drizzle & fresh basil
CRISPY PROSCUITTO
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, goat cheese, prosciutto di Parma (cooked), pecorino Romano, fresh basil & chili EVOO
PORCO PICCANTE
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, hot sausage, hot Italian peppers, chili oil, ricotta salata, fresh basil & EVOO
INSIDEOUT CALZONE ROSSO
inside: ricotta cheese, fresh mozzarella, mortadella & basil pesto outside: San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, pecorino Romano, fresh basil & EVOO
DRUNKEN MANCHEGO PIE
Manchego cheese, caramelized sweet onions, vincotto (cooked wine), pecorino Romano & toasted bread crumbs
LEMON & SMASHED BURRATA PIE
fresh mozzarella, roasted lemon slices, arugula, smashed burrata, toasted black pepper, pecorino Romano & EVOO
BLACK TRUFFLE MASCARPONE PIE
mascarpone infused with black truffles, fresh mozzarella, EVOO, fried sage & shaved black truffles
FONTINA & FENNEL SAUSAGE
fontina, sweet sausage, caramelized red onions, lemon, charred fennel, oregano, pecorino Romano, & EVOO
FIG & GOAT CHEESE
fresh mozzarella, goat cheese, crème fraiche, fig jam & rosemary
SHRIMP SCAMPI PIZZA
fresh mozzarella, shrimp, lemon, garlic, white wine, shallots, red pepper flakes, Italian parsley, caramelized leeks & EVOO
ROASTED VEG BALSAMIC
fresh mozzarella, goat cheese, charred brick oven roasted veggies, pecorino Romano, balsamic drizzle & EVOO
PROSCIUTTO & ARUGULA
fresh mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma (uncooked), arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano reggiano, balsamic drizzle & EVOO
QUATTRO FORMAGGI
fresh mozzarella, ricotta cheese, caciocavallo, Parmigiano reggiano, basil & EVOO
BRUSSELS & BACON
fresh mozzarella, fontina, garlic, Brussel sprouts, applewood smoked bacon, pecorino Romano & EVOO
ORECCHIETTE WITH FRESH CORN & BURRATA
homemade pasta tossed with fresh corn, chives, mint & basil, Pecorino Romano cheese, burrata cheese & EVOO
TAGLIATELLE AL TARTUFO E FUNGHI
homemade flat ribbon pasta tossed in a black & white truffle pesto, cream, porcini & champignon mushrooms, Grano Padano, garlic, parsley & EVOO
ESPRESSO SHORT RIB RAVIOLI
homemade ravioli filled with braised beef short ribs, tossed in a Parmigiano butter sauce: topped with espresso dust, semi-sweet Vincotto & chives
RIGATONI ALLA VODKA TOPPED WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA PEARLS
homemade pasta tossed with a sauce made with San Marzano tomatoes, sweet onions, garlic, vodka, cream, Parmigiano Reggiano, red pepper flakes, fresh basil & EVOO; topped with homemade mozzarella pearls
SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO
homemade pasta tossed with garlic, EVOO, capers, smokey hot chipotle & parsley; topped with Pecorino Romano & toasted olive oil breadcrumbs
TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE
homemade flat ribbon pasta covered with beef and pork ragout topped with fresh ricotta, basil & Parmigiano Reggiano
TROFIE ARTICHOKE PESTO
a homemade short, thin, twisted shaped pasta tossed with an artichoke pesto made with artichokes, pecorino Romano, basil, garlic, lemon, sea salt & EVOO; topped with a quarter of a stuffed artichoke
TORTELLONI DI MANZO E VITELLO
homemade large tortellini stuffed with braised veal covered with a Parmigiano Reggiano cream sauce, topped with a reduced balsamic glaze, fried sage & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
LINGUINE CON PESTO DI PEPE ROSSO
homemade pasta with Otto’s SWEET roasted red pepper pesto, topped with a tangy goat cheese & fresh basil
SPAGHETTI SQUASH AL PESTO E POMODORINI
tossed with Otto’s house-made basil pesto topped with oven roasted cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts & Parmigiano Reggiano
VITELLO ALLA MILANESE
breaded veal cutlets topped with fresh mozzarella pearls, peppadew peppers, grape tomatoes, red onions, balsamic vinegar glaze & EVOO over a bed of fresh arugula meats from Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors
BRACIOLA DI MAIALE “PORK CHOP” ALLA PARMIGIANA
double cut natural pork chop, breaded, pan seared, finished with San Marzano tomatoes & melted homemade mozzarella; with a side of sautéed spinach in garlic & olive oil meats from Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors
BRANZINO
whole roasted Mediterranean Sea Bass stuffed with fresh lemons, caramelized fennel, garlic, fresh oregano & EVOO; with a hot lemon/garlic olive oil; served with spinach sautéed with olives, garlic & EVOO; topped with ricotta salata
SALMONE COTTO A LEGNA
brick oven baked salmon on a cedar plank covered in a Dijon mustard, brown sugar, sea salt & black pepper sauce; with brick oven roasted potatoes & asparagus
MELANZANE ALLA PARMIGIANA “IL MATTONE”
brick oven baked eggplant with fresh imported Italian ricotta cheese, homemade mozzarella, fresh basil & San Marzano tomatoes
POLLO ALLA MILANESE CON PROSCIUTTO
chicken breast pounded thin, breaded & pan seared, topped with prosciutto, homemade mozzarella & tomato bruschetta over a bed of Arugula tossed with a lemon vinaigrette
ALMOND CRUSTED CHICKEN PICCATA
chicken breast dipped in egg & almond flour, pan seared & topped with a white wine, lemon, butter, capers, parsley & EVOO sauce; served with Sicilian Quinoa Salad(raisins/pine nuts/onions/olives/honey/parsley/EVOO)
MEZZA LUNA
calzone filled with Nutella & imported Italian mascarpone;
CANNOLI CONES
Otto’s homemade cannoli cream in a sugar cone with semi-sweet chocolate chips, pistachios & raspberry sauce for dipping
NUTELLA PIZZA
brick oven baked pizza covered with Nutella, roasted hazelnuts, semi-sweet chocolate chips & powdered sugar;
CANNOLI CREAM CALZONE
inside: Otto’s homemade cannoli cream. outside: sea salt, honey & orange zest
AMARETTO TIRAMISU
ladyfingers lightly soaked in Amaretto, layered with Italian mascarpone & topped with crushed amarettini cookies & roasted almonds
GELATO
ask your server for the flavors of the day ( scoops)
GELATO AFFOGATE
your choice of gelato topped with a shot of espresso
SAN BENEDETTO PREMIUM ARTESIAN NATURAL WATER
SAN BENEDETTO SPARKLING WATER
SODA
JUICE
apple
INSALATA DI BURRATA
ripe tomatoes, fresh strawberries, burrata cheese, balsamic drizzle, fresh basil, EVOO
INSALATA DI SPINACI E GORGONZOLA
spinach, gorgonzola, cranberries, almonds, honey garlic vinaigrette
INSALATA DI CESARE
chopped kale, red grapes, brioche croutons, Otto’s Caesar dressing; topped with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and roasted garlic
PROSCIUTTO SUSHI
asparagus, goat cheese, toasted walnuts and roasted red peppers wrapped in prosciutto di Parma
BLT CROSTINI
herbed olive oil mayonnaise, crispy pancetta, arugula, tomato bruschetta, scallions
CROSTINI DI BURRATA E POMODORI
caramelized tomatoes, burrata cheese, honey, basil, evoo, sea salt
NUTELLA CROSTINI
toasted bread with Nutella, caramelized bananas, roasted hazelnut and powdered sugar
BOCCE BALL SLIDERS
Otto’s meatballs, melted homemade mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano & basil pesto on toasted brioche buns
SLOPPY GIUSEPPE SLIDERS
Otto’s Bolognese sauce, whipped ricotta, sea salt and evoo on toasted brioche buns
KNIFE AND FORK GRILLED CHEESE SANGWEECH
made with a thick cut buttery white bread; stuffed with Taleggio cheese and grilled to perfection: drizzled with honey, flaky sea salt, coarsely ground black pepper and crispy pancetta
L' AVOCADO TOAST
toasted grain bread; layered with fresh avocado and lime, caramelized tomatoes and fresh burrata topped with a pistachio pesto and fresh mint
POLLO ARRABBIATO SANGWEECH
grilled Cajun chicken, homemade mozzarella, broccoli rabe topped with evoo and Pecorino Romano on a ciabatta roll
CRAZY MILANESE CAPRESE SANGWEECH
chicken Milanese, prosciutto di Parma, homemade mozzarella, tomato bruschetta and balsamic drizzle on a crispy hero
PANETTONE FRENCH TOAST ALLA BLUEBERRY
covered with our homemade blueberry compote, a dollop of our homemade cannoli cream, fresh mint & powdered sugar
PAGLIA E FIENO “STRAW & HAY” ALLA CARBONARA
black pepper & Parmigiano Reggiano
FRITTATA DI ASPARAGI
egg whites, Otto’s potatoes, caramelized onions, mozzarella, asparagus and Parmigiano Reggiano; comes with a side of basil pesto
UOVA AL PURGATORIO
a fiery San Marzano tomato sauce topped with three poached eggs, goat cheese, fresh basil, scallions and Pecorino Romano; served with toasted Italian bread
PULLED PORK AND FRIED EGG
pork shoulder slow roasted and shredded, covered in Otto’s sweet & tangy BBQ sauce; topped with smoked mozzarella and a fried egg served on a toasted ciabatta roll
PANINO CON UOVA E PROSCIUTTO
tomatoes, arugula, homemade mozzarella, prosciutto and a fried egg topped with basil pesto on a ciabatta roll
UOVA ALLA BENEDETTO
focaccia, prosciutto croccante, sautéed spinach and poached eggs topped with hollandaise sauce and basil pesto
BURRATA E UOVA
béchamel sauce, roasted asparagus, scallions, smoked bacon, poached eggs, burrata cheese, Pecorino Romano, evoo and fresh parsley
TARTUFO E UOVA
fresh mozzarella, crimini mushrooms, poached eggs, Pecorino Romano, truffle oil, Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh basil
CAVOLETTI E UOVA
fresh mozzarella, pureed garlic, roasted brussel sprouts, smoked bacon, poached eggs, Pecorino Romano, evoo and fresh basil
INSIDEOUT CALZONE
inside: imported ricotta cheese, homemade mozzarella, mortadella and basil pesto outside: San Marzano tomato sauce, homemade mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, basil, evoo
BAMBINI CAKES
kids buttermilk pancakes
PATATINE FRITTE DI CASA
Otto's home fries
FRUTTA PICCOLA
fruit salad
INSALATA PICCOLA
mesclun salad
SPINACI
with garlic and olive oil
SALSICCIA DI POLLO
grilled maple cinnamon apple chicken sausage
PANCETTA CROCCANTE
crisped smoked bacon