Apulia Risto-Pizza Menu
Welcome to Apulia Risto-Pizza, Franklin, NJ's exciting new culinary gem, specializing in authentic Italian cuisine from the Apulia region. Nestled at 398-400 NJ-23, this inviting eatery boasts a menu that promises delightful homemade offerings, including delectable pizzas, fresh pasta, and irresistible focaccia.
Highlights include the renowned Danielle Pie, perfectly balanced with pesto and a unique cheese blend, and their acclaimed homemade meatballs, which are gluten-free and bursting with flavor. Don't miss the crispy skinny pies or the fragrant rosemary focaccia, perfect for dipping in their exquisite marinara sauce.
The ambiance is warm and welcoming, featuring spotless decor that adds to the charm. With attentive service and a BYO policy, Apulia Risto-Pizza is set to become a local favorite. Each dish feels crafted with love, promising a truly unforgettable dining experience!
Le Rosse With Sauce
Bari
Shredded mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce
Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, basil
Polpetta
Shredded mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, ricotta, Nonna's meatball
Diavola
Shredded mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, spicy salami, drizzled, Spicy honey (optional)
Trani
Shredded mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, prosciutto crudo, arugula, balsamic glaze
Vegan
San Marzano tomato sauce, artichoke hearts, zucchini, roasted red peppers, black olives
Napoletana
Shredded mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, capers
Romana
Shredded mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, capers, anchovies
Castel Del Monte
Shredded mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, ham, soft herb cheese
4 Stagioni
Shredded mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, a quarter topped mushroom, a quarter artichoke hearts, a quarter ham, a quarter black olives
Ciccio
White base, prosciutto crudo, tomatoes, mozzarella, arugula
Corato
Shredded mozzarella, broccoli rabe, sausage, sun dried tomatoes basil, shaved parmesan
Alberobello
Shredded mozzarella, basil pesto, soft herb cheese, pine nuts, shaved parmesan
Taranto
Shredded mozzarella, Stracciatella, Sliced Mortadella, sun dried tomato, pistachios
Fresca
Shredded mozzarella, fresh tomato, arugula
Tartufo
Shredded mozzarella, sausage, mushrooms, truffle oil
Lecce
Shredded mozzarella, zucchini, Parmesan cheese, Bread Crumbs
Polignano
Sliced fresh mozzarella, prosciutto crudo, dried figs, balsamic glaze
Le Bianche Without Sauce
La Pizza New York Style
Cheese
Famous Sicilian square pie
White pie with ricotta
White pie with spinach OR broccoli
Veggie
mushroom, olives, onion, peppers
Eggplant parm
Americano: meat lover
Meatball, sausage, ham, pepperoni, bacon
Dani's signature
Square pie, homemade marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella
Nonna: Grandma
Sautéed plum tomato with garlic, onion and parmesan cheese
Margherita
Plum tomato basil sauce, fresh mozzarella
Crudaiola
White, ricotta, fresh sliced tomato, garlic, olive oil
Insalata - salad
White pie, lettuce, tomato, black olives, cucumber, provolone cheese, balsamic, olive oil
Pollo Americano - chicken specials
BBQ Chicken, Buffalo Chicken, Chicken Parm, Chicken Marsala, Chicken Francese
Polpette alla Parmigiana e Stracciatella
Meatballs, marinara sauce, Stracciatella cheese
Pollo alla Parmigiana e Stracciatella
Chicken cutlet, marinara sauce, Stracciatella cheese
Eggplant Parmigiana Hero
Eggplant, marinara sauce, Stracciatella cheese
Americano
Cheesesteak, peppers, onion, American cheese
Salsiccia
Sausage, peppers, onion
Panini Caldi Hot Sandwiches
Panini Freddi Cold Sandwiches Or Wraps
Focaccia Ripiena
Homemade focaccia bread, arugula, fresh mozzarella, spinach pesto, choice of ham, mortadella OR prosciutto
La Piadina
White base dough, melted mozzarella, ham, arugula, tomato, creamy herb cheese
Broccoli Rape e Pollo
Grilled chicken, broccoli rape, fresh mozzarella, garlic and oil
Fresco
Grilled chicken, arugula, tomato, lemon, olive oil
Alle Verdure
Zucchini, eggplant, roasted peppers, grilled tomato, balsamic & olive oil
Prosciutto
Prosciutto crudo, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, fresh basil, balsamic, olive oil
Cold Americano
Breaded chicken cutlet, lettuce, tomato, mayo
Italian Hero
Ham, provolone, lettuce, tomato, oil, vinegar
Gluten Free 12" cheese pizza
Cauliflower base 12" cheese pizza
Garlic Knots (6)
Calzone
with mozzarella, ricotta
Cheese Slice
*toppings are extra (prices vary)
Others
Per la Tavola For The Table
Ruota di Focaccia Barese
A "wheel" of our homemade focaccia. Choice of: white, salt and rosemary or red oregano and tomatoes
Ricotta e Crostini
Whipped ricotta, honey, olive oil, crostini bread
Tagliere di Formaggi
Cheese board: gorgonzola, grana padano, provolone, olives, honey, fig jam, Italian crackers
Mozzarella Impanata "Sticks"
Homemade breaded mozzarella, red pesto sauce
Involtini di Speck e Mozzarella
Mozzarella, smoky speck ham
Patatine Fritte al Tartufo
Truffle fries, herb parmesan cheese
Cauliflower Bites
Cauliflower, spinach pesto sauce
Funghi Ripieni
Stuffed mushrooms, spinach, cheese, wine cream sauce
Involtini di Zucchine
Wrapped zucchini, ham, fresh mozzarella
Calamari Fritti
Calamari, marinara sauce or lemon & garlic sauce
Cozze Marinara
Mussels, choice of: spicy, mild, sweet marinara or fresh tarragon cream sauce
Vongole Gratinate
Top neck baked clams, garlic, lemon wine sauce
Antipasto al Forno
Apulia's hot antipasto clams, mussels, shrimp, fried calamari, eggplant rollatini, lemon sauce
Polpette al Sugo
Meatballs, "Nonna's recipe", marinara sauce (Gluten Free)
Antipasti Appetizers
Insalata Salad
Acqua Sala
All chopped: Tomatoes, red onion, celery, cucumbers, crostini bread, oregano, sea salt, olive oil
Insalata Fresca
Lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette
Cesare
Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese
Insalata Mela Verde
Thin green apples, fennel, celery, spinach, lemon vinaigrette
Rucola
Wild arugula, fennel, strawberries, parmesan cheese, pistachio vinaigrette
Burrata Apulia
Burrata, arugula, sun dried tomatoes, spinach pesto sauce
Insalata Dolce
Mixed greens, cucumbers, dried cranberries, walnuts, gorgonzola cheese, raspberry vinaigrette
Minestrone
Lenticchie
Pasta e fagioli
Zuppa Soup
Primi Pasta
Penne all'Arrabbiata
Penne, spicy tomato sauce, garlic and oil
Pasta al Pomodoro
Choice of penne, linguine, spaghetti with tomato sauce
Homemade Ravioli
Cheese ravioli with marinara sauce
Orecchiete alla Barese
Little ear pasta, broccoli-rabe Apulian style, breadcrumbs
Cavatelli e Broccoli
Cavatelli, extra virgin olive oil & garlic sauce
Fusilli Spinaci e Fagioli
Fusilli, spinach and beans
Linguine al Pesto
Linguini, pine nut and basil pesto, shaved parmesan cheese
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
Spaghetti, black pepper, Pecorino Romano DOP
Penne alla Vodka a Modo Mio
Penne, vodka sauce, stracciatella cheese
Homemade Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Tagliatelle, bolognese meat sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant, marinara sauce, mozzarella, side of pasta
Eggplant Rollatini
Stuffed eggplant, ricotta, marinara, mozzarella, side of pasta
Homemade Baked Cheese Ravioli
Cheese ravioli, marinara sauce, mozzarella
Homemade Cheese Manicotti
Stuffed pasta, ricotta, marinara sauce, mozzarella
Pasta al Forno
Rigatoni choice of meat sauce or marinara sauce, mozzarella
Homemade Meat Lasagna
Layered pasta, meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella - No vegan option
Primi al Forno Baked Entrees
Pesce Seafood
Linguine alle Vongole
Linguine, Red or White clam sauce
Calamari Marinara
Linguine, calamari, marinara sauce
Zuppa di Pesce
Linguine, clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, tomato sauce
Salmone Apulia
Salmon, broccoli-rabe, capers, sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, caper sauce
Gamberi Classici
The Shrimp Classics (Choice): francese, parmigiana or scampi with side of penne
Cozze Marinara
Mussels over linguine, choice of sweet mild or spicy
Sauteed spinach
Sauteed broccoli-rabe
Sauteed broccoli
Sauteed mixed vegetables
Contorni Sides
Secondi di Pollo Chicken
Pollo alla Barese
Grilled chicken, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, lemon sauce
Pollo Cattedrale
Chicken tenderloin, sausage, mushroom, hot cherry peppers, potatoes, plum tomato sauce
Pollo, Prosciutto e Mozzarella
Grilled chicken, prosciutto crudo, mozzarella, mushrooms, capers, San Marzano tomato
Pollo Impanato
Breaded chicken cutlet, arugula, red onion, tomato, lemon vinaigrette
Pollo Classici
The Chicken Classics (Choose): francese, parmigiana marsala or picata with side of penne or linguine
Grilled Chicken & Sauteed Mixed Vegetables
Chicken breast, zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, olive oil - (no pasta)
Chicken Parmigiana, Francese, or Marsala
Chicken breast, marinara sauce, mozzarella OR lemon, butter OR mushrooms, wine, and gluten-free breadcrumbs, penne pasta (GF)
Shrimp Parmigiana, Francese, or Fra Diavolo
Shrimp, marinara sauce, mozzarella OR lemon, butter OR tomatoes, garlic, chili flakes, herbs, penne pasta (GF)
Eggplant Rollatini with Spinach and Ricotta
Eggplant, ricotta cheese, spinach, marinara sauce, mozzarella, herbs, penne pasta (GF)
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant, gluten-free breadcrumbs, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, penne pasta (GF)
Gluten-Free 12" Cheese Pizza
Gluten-free pizza dough, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and optional toppings
Senza Glutine Gluten Free
Dolci Dessert
Tiramisu'
Profiteroles Cup
Cream puffs filled with vanilla cream and topped with chocolate mousse
Chocolate Caramel lava cake
Moist chocolate cake with a heart of creamy salted caramel
Cheesecake
Nutella or pistachio cream
Limoncello truffle Semifreddo
Lemon semifreddo ice cream with a liquid limoncello core coated with crushed meringue
Bomba Gelato
Classic vanilla and chocolate gelato separated by a cherry and sliced almond, covered in cinnamon, finished with a chocolate coating