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La Ginestra Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

La Ginestra Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

963 Holmdel Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733
732-332-0022

Order Ahead We open at 11:00 AM

Full Hours
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    pizza

    Pizza

    We use grande mozzarella cheese.

    Thin Crust Cheese Pizza

    Classic cheese or create your own pizza.

    $14.00

    Thin Crust Cheese Pizza

    Cauliflower Pizza

    $12.95

    Sicilian Pizza

    Square, thick crust.

    $18.95

    La Ginestra’s Signature Grandma Pizza

    Square, crunchy, thin crust, fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, homemade basil pesto. One size only.

    $20.50

    La Ginestra’s Signature Grandma Pizza

    Pan Pizza

    Round pizza thick crust.

    $18.95

    Pan Pizza

    T.V.P Grandma Crust Pizza

    Tomato, vodka, pesto, on grandma crust.

    $22.50

    T.V.P  Grandma Crust Pizza

    Gluten Free Pizza

    $12.95

    White Pizza

    mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, regular thin crust (no sauce)

    $18.00

    White Pizza
    gourmet-pizza

    Gourmet Pizza

    Prepared on our regular thin crust.

    Baked Ziti Pizza

    Penne pasta, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.

    $19.50

    Margherita Pizza

    Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil.

    $19.50

    Margherita Pizza

    Bruschetta Pizza

    Diced tomatoes, red onions, mozzarella cheese.

    $19.50

    Meat Lovers Pizza

    Pepperoni, meatballs, sausage, bacon, ham, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.

    $20.00

    Buffalo Chicken Pizza

    Buffalo chicken, buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese

    $19.50

    Buffalo Chicken Pizza

    Napoli Pizza

    Sauteed broccoli rabe, sausage, mozzarella cheese, no sauce.

    $20.00

    Napoli Pizza

    Cheesesteak Pizza

    Beef cheesesteak, yellow American cheese, mozzarella cheese.

    $19.50

    Cheesesteak Pizza

    Penne Vodka Pizza

    Penne pasta, vodka sauce, mozzarella cheese.

    $19.50

    Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza

    Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, Caesar dressing.

    $19.50

    Salad Pizza

    Mescaline lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onions, roasted peppers, mozzarella cheese, balsamic dressing.

    $19.50

    Chicken Murphy Pizza

    Sauteed chicken, hot & sweet peppers, mozzarella cheese.

    $20.00

    Shrimp Scampi Pizza

    Baby shrimp, scampi sauce, mozzarella cheese.

    $20.00

    Chicken Parmigiana Pizza

    Fried chicken, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese

    $19.50

    Special Pizza

    Pepperoni, sausage, onions, peppers, mushrooms.

    $21.00

    Chicken Ranch Pizza

    Fried chicken, diced tomatoes, bacon, mozzarella cheese, ranch dressing.

    $19.50

    Chicken Ranch Pizza

    T.V.P. Pizza

    Tomato, vodka, pesto. Mozzarella cheese with stripes of tomato sauce, vodka sauce, pesto sauce, sprinkled with parmigiana cheese,

    $19.50

    Eggplant & Ricotta Pizza

    Eggplant, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.

    $19.50

    Veggie Pizza

    Broccoli, fresh tomatoes, spinach, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.

    $20.00

    Veggie Pizza

    Hawaiian Pizza

    Ham, pineapple, mozzarella cheese.

    $19.50

    appetizers

    Appetizers

    Baked Clams Oreganata

    $12.95

    Baked Clams Oreganata

    Mussels White Wine Sauce

    $14.75

    Chicken Wings

    $11.95

    Pizza Bread

    $6.95

    Garlic Bread

    $3.95

    Scungilli Salad

    $15.75

    Garlic Bread with Cheese

    $6.95

    Calamari Salad

    $14.75

    Calamari Salad

    Eggplant Caprese

    $12.25

    Shrimp Cocktail

    $9.75

    Fried Calamari

    $14.25

    Fried Calamari

    Antipasto Italiano

    Prosciutto, mortadella, sopressata, sharp provolone, fresh mozzarella, red roasted peppers, olives, marinated vegetables.

    $13.50

    Antipasto Italiano

    Fried Zucchini

    $7.75

    Cold Antipasto Salad

    Ham, salami, provolone, tomatoes, celery, roasted peppers, olives, romaine lettuce.

    $13.00

    Fried String Beans

    $7.75

    Bruschetta

    Crispy Italian bread, diced tomatoes, garlic, red onions, basil, olive oil.

    $6.75

    Jalapeno Poppers

    $7.95

    Hot Antipasto

    Clams oreganato, mussels marinara, shrimp marinara, stuffed eggplant, stuffed mushrooms.

    $18.95

    Mozzarella Sticks

    $8.75

    Stuffed Portobello

    A marinated (oil/vinegar) portobello mushroom, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, basil.

    $11.95

    Mussels Marinara Sauce

    $14.75

    soups

    Soups

    Chicken Noodle Soup

    $6.00

    Chicken Noodle Soup

    Italian Minestrone Soup

    $6.00

    Italian Minestrone Soup

    Escarole & Beans Soup

    $6.50

    Escarole & Beans Soup

    Lentil & Pasta Soup

    $6.00

    Escarole Soup

    $6.00

    Pasta e Fagioli Soup

    $6.00

    salads

    Salads

    Arugula Salad

    Arugula, red onions, cherry tomatoes, fennel, shaved parmigiano.

    $10.75

    Turkey Salad

    Turkey, tomatoes, onions, crispy bacon, romaine lettuce, honey mustard.

    $10.95

    Garden Salad

    Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, black & green olives.

    $6.95

    Chef’s Salad

    Roast beef, turkey, provolone cheese, romaine lettuce.

    $12.75

    Greek Salad

    Mesclun lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese, Kalamata olives.

    $8.95

    Caesar Salad

    Romaine lettuce, croutons, creamy Caesar dressing.

    $8.95

    Spinach Salad

    Spinach, fresh sliced mushrooms, eggs, crispy bacon, honey dijon.

    $8.95

    Caprese Salad

    Fresh mozzarella, red tomatoes, homemade basil pesto, olive oil.

    $11.95

    sides

    Sides

    French Fries

    $3.95

    Side of Meatballs

    $6.00

    French Fries with Mozzarella Cheese

    $4.95

    Side of Turkey Meatballs

    $6.00

    Sweet Potato Fries

    $5.50

    Side of Sausage

    $6.00

    Onion Rings

    $6.75

    Side of Tomato Sauce

    $2.00

    vegetable-sides

    Vegetable Sides

    Broccoli Rabe Sauteed

    $9.75

    Spinach Sauteed

    $8.00

    Broccoli Sauteed

    $8.00

    String Beans Garlic & Oil

    $8.00

    Escarole Sauteed

    $8.00

    String Beans Marinara

    $8.00

    calzones-strombolis

    Calzones & Strombolis

    Ham & Cheese Calzone

    Ham, ricotta cheese & mozzarella cheese. Comes with one cup of sauce.

    $11.95

    Stromboli

    Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce.

    $10.00

    Cheese Calzone

    Ricotta cheese & mozzarella cheese comes with one cup of sauce.

    $10.00

    hot-subs

    Hot Subs

    Chicken California Sub

    Lettuce, tomatoes, mayo. Grilled chicken or fried chicken cutlet.

    $6.75

    Veal Tomato Sauce Sub

    Fried veal cutlet, tomato sauce.

    $6.75

    Chicken Parmigiana Sub

    Tomato sauce & mozzarella. Grilled chicken or fried chicken cutlet.

    $6.75

    Veal California Sub

    Fried veal cutlet, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo.

    $7.50

    Chicken Tomato Sauce Sub

    Grilled chicken or fried chicken cutlet.

    $6.00

    Peppers & Eggs Sub

    $6.50

    Chicken & Broccoli Rabe Sub

    Grilled chicken or fried chicken cutlet.

    $7.50

    Peppers, Potato, Eggs Sub

    $6.75

    Chicken, Roasted Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella Sub

    Grilled chicken or fried chicken cutlet.

    $8.00

    Potato & Eggs Sub

    $6.50

    Chicken, Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Peppers & Fresh Mozzarella Sub

    Grilled chicken or fried chicken cutlet.

    $8.50

    Chicken, Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Peppers & Fresh Mozzarella Sub

    Potato, Eggs, Bacon Sub

    $7.00

    Eggplant Parmigiana Sub

    $6.75

    Potato, Eggs, Cheese Sub

    $6.75

    Fried Flounder California Sub

    Lettuce, tomatoes, mayo.

    $7.50

    Potatoes, Eggs, Bacon, Cheese Sub

    $8.00

    Fried Flounder Parmigiana Sub

    $7.50

    Sausage Tomato Sauce Sub

    $6.00

    Meatball with Tomato Sauce Sub

    $6.00

    Sausage Parmigiana Sub

    Tomato sauce & mozzarella.

    $6.75

    Meatball Parmigiana Sub

    $6.75

    Sausage & Peppers Sub

    $6.75

    Shrimp Parmigiana Sub

    Fried shrimp, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.

    $7.50

    Shrimp California Sub

    Fried shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo.

    $7.50

    Veal Parmigiana Sub

    Fried veal cutlet, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.

    $7.50

    Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Sub

    $7.50

    chicken-cheesesteak-subs

    Chicken Cheesesteak Subs

    With your choice of cheese.

    Chicken Cheesesteak Sub

    $5.95

    Chicken Cheesesteak Mushrooms Sub

    $6.50

    Chicken Cheesesteak Broccoli Rabe Sub

    $7.25

    Chicken Cheesesteak Special Sub

    Fried onions, green peppers & mushrooms.

    $7.50

    Chicken Cheesesteak Fried Onions Sub

    $6.50

    Chicken Cheesesteak California Sub

    Lettuce, tomato, mayo.

    $7.50

    Chicken Cheesesteak Green Peppers Sub

    $6.50

    Chicken Pizza Steak Sub

    Tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese.

    $5.95

    beef-cheesesteak-subs

    Beef Cheesesteak Subs

    With your choice of cheese.

    Beef Cheesesteak Sub

    $5.95

    Beef Cheesesteak Mushrooms Sub

    $6.50

    Beef Cheesesteak Broccoli Rabe Sub

    $7.25

    Beef Cheesesteak Special Sub

    Fried onions, green peppers & mushrooms.

    $7.50

    Beef Cheesesteak Fried Onions Sub

    $6.50

    Beef Cheesesteak California Sub

    Lettuce, tomato, mayo.

    $7.50

    Beef Cheesesteak Green Peppers Sub

    $6.50

    Beef Pizza Steak Sub

    Tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese.

    $5.95

    cold-subs

    Cold Subs

    #1 Ham, Cheese & Salami Sub

    $7.00

    #10 Tuna Fish Sub

    $7.50

    #2 Ham, Cheese & Capicola Sub

    $7.00

    #11 Roast Beef, Turkey & Cheese Sub

    $8.50

    #3 Ham & Cheese Sub

    $6.50

    #12 Roast Beef & Cheese Sub

    $8.00

    #4 Ham, Cheese, Salami & Capicola Sub

    $7.50

    #13 Turkey & Cheese Sub

    $8.00

    #5 Cheese Sub

    $6.00

    #14 Tuna Fish & Cheese Sub

    $8.00

    #6 Pepperoni & Cheese Sub

    $6.50

    #15 Ginestra Special Sub

    Ham, cheese, salami, capicola, pepperoni.

    $8.50

    #7 Roast Beef Sub

    $7.50

    #16 Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers Sub

    $8.50

    #8 Turkey Sub

    $7.50

    #17 Mortadella & Provolone Sub

    $7.50

    #9 Roast Beef & Turkey Sub

    $8.00

    #18 Mortadella & Fresh Mozzarella Sub

    $7.50

    paninis

    Paninis

    Reginella Panini

    Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, red roasted peppers.

    $8.50

    Caprese Panini

    Fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto.

    $7.50

    Torino Panini

    Roast beef, provolone, mayo.

    $8.50

    Grilled Chicken Caprese Panini

    Grilled chicken, fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto.

    $8.50

    American Panini

    Turkey, provolone cheese, crispy bacon, mayo.

    $8.50

    wraps

    Wraps

    #1 Ham, Cheese & Salami Wrap

    $7.00

    #10 Tuna Fish Wrap

    $7.95

    #2 Ham, Cheese & Capicola Wrap

    $7.00

    #11 Roast Beef, Turkey & Cheese Wrap

    $7.95

    #3 Ham & Cheese Wrap

    $7.00

    #12 Roast Beef & Cheese Wrap

    $7.95

    #4 Ham, Cheese, Salami & Capicola Wrap

    $7.95

    #13 Turkey & Cheese Wrap

    $7.95

    #5 Cheese Wrap

    $7.00

    #14 Tuna Fish & Cheese Wrap

    $7.95

    #6 Pepperoni & Cheese Wrap

    $7.00

    #15 Ginestra Special Wrap

    Ham, cheese, salami, capicola, pepperoni.

    $7.95

    #7 Roast Beef Wrap

    $7.95

    #16 Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers Wrap

    $7.95

    #8 Turkey Wrap

    $7.95

    #17 Mortadella & Provolone Wrap

    $7.95

    #9 Roast Beef & Turkey Wrap

    $7.95

    #18 Mortadella & Fresh Mozzarella Wrap

    $7.95

    gourmet-wraps

    Gourmet Wraps

    Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap

    Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing.

    $7.95

    Turkey BLT Wrap

    Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo.

    $7.95

    Grilled Chicken Buffalo Wrap

    Grilled chicken, buffalo sauce, lettuce & tomatoes.

    $7.95

    Barbecue Grilled Chicken Wrap

    Grilled chicken, barbecue sauce, lettuce & tomatoes.

    $7.95

    BLT Wrap

    Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo.

    $7.95

    pasta

    Pasta

    Fettuccine Alfredo

    $14.75

    Fettuccine Alfredo

    Pasta alla Puttanesca

    Gaeta olives, anchovies & capers in a slightly spicy marinara sauce.

    $14.75

    Fettuccine Al Pomodoro

    $14.75

    Pasta with Broccoli Rabe & Sausage

    Broccoli rabe & sliced sausage sautéed in garlic and oil.

    $15.75

    Fettuccine Primavera

    $15.75

    Pasta with Butter

    $9.75

    Fettuccine with Meat Sauce

    $15.75

    Pasta Aglio e Olio

    Garlic & oil.

    $12.75

    Cheese Tortellini Alfredo

    $14.75

    Pasta with Marinara Sauce

    $12.75

    Cheese Tortellini Al Pomodoro

    $14.75

    Pasta with Meat Sauce

    $14.75

    Cheese Tortellini Primavera

    $15.75

    Pasta & Meatballs

    Prepared with our homemade tomato sauce.

    $14.75

    Cheese Tortellini with Meat Sauce

    $15.75

    Pasta & Sausage

    Prepared with our homemade tomato sauce.

    $14.75

    Penne & Broccoli

    Garlic & oil.

    $13.25

    Pasta Mushroom Sauce

    Prepared with mushrooms sautéed in our marinara sauce.

    $13.75

    Cavatelli & Broccoli

    Garlic & oil.

    $13.95

    Pasta con il Pesto

    Prepared with our homemade basil pesto.

    $13.75

    Cheese Ravioli Tomato Sauce

    $13.00

    Pasta Primavera

    Mixed vegetables; choice of garlic/oil, marinara or pink sauce.

    $14.75

    Gnocchi Tomato Sauce

    Potato-based pasta with tomato sauce

    $14.75

    Gnocchi Tomato Sauce

    Pasta Tomato Sauce

    $12.25

    Pasta all’Arrabbiata

    Spicy marinara sauce.

    $11.25

    Pasta with Vodka Sauce

    $14.75

    Pasta alla Boscaiola

    Prosciutto & sautéed onions in a creamy pink sauce.

    $15.75

    Pasta with White Clam Sauce

    $16.75

    Pasta with White Clam Sauce

    Pasta alla Carbonara

    Crispy bacon & onions tossed with eggs & parmigiano.

    $14.75

    Pasta alla Carbonara

    Pasta with Red Clam Sauce

    $16.75

    baked-dishes

    Baked Dishes

    Baked Ravioli

    Cheese ravioli in tomato sauce baked with mozzarella cheese.

    $14.00

    Eggplant Parmigiana

    Eggplant in tomato sauce layered with mozzarella cheese - served with salad or pasta.

    $16.75

    Baked Ziti

    An oven-baked dish of penne pasta tossed with ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, & mozzarella cheese.

    $13.00

    Stuffed Eggplant

    Stuffed with ricotta cheese & layered with mozzarella cheese in tomato sauce - served with salad or pasta.

    $16.75

    Baked Sicilian Ziti

    An oven-baked dish of penne pasta tossed with ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese & eggplant.

    $14.00

    Plain Hamburger

    Served with French fries.

    $10.00

    Lasagna

    $14.25

    Cheeseburger

    Served with French fries. Cheese choices: American cheese, provolone, mozzarella.

    $12.00

    Baked Stuffed Rigatoni

    $13.00

    Bacon Cheeseburger

    Served with French fries.

    $13.00

    Manicotti

    $13.75

    Cheeseburger Special

    Cheese, grilled onions, mushrooms) (served with French fries) Cheese choices: American cheese, provolone, mozzarella.

    $13.00

    Stuffed Shells

    $13.00

    Stuffed Shells
    seafood

    Seafood

    Served with choice of pasta.

    Calamari Marinara

    Served over pasta.

    $17.75

    Shrimp Marinara

    Served with pasta.

    $19.75

    Calamari Fra Diavolo

    Served over pasta.

    $17.75

    Shrimp Fra Diavolo

    Served with pasta.

    $19.75

    Pasta with Red Clam Sauce

    $16.75

    Scungilli Marinara

    Served with pasta.

    $23.75

    Pasta with White Clam Sauce

    $16.75

    Scungilli Fra Diavolo

    Served with pasta.

    $23.75

    Fried Flounder

    Served with french fries.

    $17.75

    Mussels Marinara

    Served with pasta.

    $18.75

    Mussels Marinara

    Fried Flounder Parmigiana

    Served with pasta.

    $19.75

    Mussels Fra Diavolo

    Served with pasta.

    $18.75

    Mussels Fra Diavolo

    Fried Shrimp

    Served with French fries.

    $17.75

    Mussels White Wine Sauce

    Served with pasta.

    $18.75

    Fried Shrimp Parmigiana

    Served with pasta.

    $19.75

    Seafood Combo Marinara

    Mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, served over pasta.

    $23.95

    Shrimp Scamp

    Served with pasta.

    $19.75

    Shrimp Scamp

    Seafood Combo Fra Diavolo

    Mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, served over pasta.

    $23.95

    chickenveal-dinners

    Chicken/Veal Dinners

    Served with your choice of side.

    Chicken Cacciatore

    Chicken on the bone, sautéed onions, fresh mushrooms, rosemary, marinara sauce.

    $17.75

    Veal Lemon Sauce

    Lemon, butter & white wine sauce.

    $19.75

    Chicken Francese

    Chicken lightly battered with eggs, buttery, lemon-white wine sauce.

    $17.75

    Chicken Francese

    Veal Marsala

    Mushrooms, marsala wine sauce.

    $19.75

    Chicken Lemon Sauce

    Chicken sautéed in a lemon, butter & white wine sauce.

    $17.75

    Veal Milanese

    Bread crumb coating fried to crispy perfection.

    $19.75

    Chicken Marsala

    Fresh mushrooms, marsala wine sauce.

    $17.75

    Veal Mushroom Sauce

    Mushrooms, onions, marinara sauce.

    $19.75

    Chicken Milanese

    Bread crumb coating fried to crispy perfection,

    $17.75

    Veal Parmigiana

    Fried veal cutlet, mozzarella cheese , tomato sauce.

    $19.75

    Chicken Mushroom Sauce

    Mushrooms, onions, marinara sauce.

    $17.75

    Veal Piccata

    Capers, lemon, white-wine sauce.

    $19.75

    Chicken Parmigiana

    Fried chicken cutlet, mozzarella cheese , tomato sauce.

    $17.75

    Chicken Parmigiana

    Veal Pizzaiola

    Kalamata olives, marinara sauce.

    $19.75

    Chicken Piccata

    Capers, lemon, white-wine sauce.

    $17.75

    Veal Saltimbocca

    Sliced prosciutto, spinach, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, brown sauce.

    $21.75

    Chicken Saltimbocca

    Sliced prosciutto, spinach, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, brown sauce.

    $19.75

    Chicken Saltimbocca

    Sausage & Peppers Dinner

    Sausage and peppers sautéed in our marinara sauce.

    $17.75

    Veal Francese

    Lightly battered with eggs buttery lemon-white wine sauce.

    $19.75

    childrens-menu

    Children’s Menu

    Kid's Chicken Fingers & French Fries

    $7.95

    Kid's Penne with Tomato Sauce

    $6.50

    Kid's Grilled Cheese

    $4.50

    Kid's Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

    $6.50

    Kid's Grilled Cheese & French Fries

    $7.25

    Kid's Spaghetti with Meatballs

    $8.25

    Kid's Penne with Butter Sauce

    $6.00

    Kid's Penne with Meatballs

    $8.25

    Kid's Spaghetti with Butter Sauce

    $6.00

    beverages

    Beverages

    Soda

    $1.95

    Gold Peak Peach

    $3.50

    Gold Peak Sweet Tea

    $3.50

    San Pellegrino

    $5.00

    Gold Peak Green Tea

    $3.50

    Gold Peak Tea

    $3.50

    Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea

    $3.50

    from-the-counter

    From the Counter

    Items sold daily at our front counter

    Garlic Knots

    $4.50

    Garlic Knots

    Sicilian Slice

    $3.50

    Plain Slice

    $3.25

    Side of Tomato Sauce

    2 oz. side of tomato sauce

    $0.75

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