Mandara Ristorante & Pizzeria - West Caldwell, NJ

Hand-tossed NY-style 18” thin crust pizza with mozzarella, tomato sauce, and fresh basil.

Thick crust deep-dish square 18” pizza baked with mozzarella, tomato sauce, and fresh basil.

Classic cheese or create your own pizza.

Americano pizza. Stuffed with sliced ham, pepperoni, sweet fennel sausage, and mozzarella.

Giardino pizza. Stuffed with broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, red roasted peppers, and mozzarella.

Romano pizza. Stuffed with oven-roasted potatoes, pepperoni, sweet fennel sausage, caramelized onions, and mozzarella.

Thin Sicilian crust topped with tomato sauce, sauteed zucchini, diced tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, sliced fresh onions, basil, and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.

"grandma's pizza" homemade fresh mozzarella, crushed San Marzano tomatoes, basil, fresh garlic, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Just like nonna with fried eggplant and ricotta on top.

Deep dish with marinara sauce, fresh garlic, basil, and grated parmigiano.

Thin crust topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh mushrooms, fresh onions and finished with slices of marinated tomatoes and basil.

Fisherman. Thin crust topped with tomato sauce, fresh garlic, shrimp, mussels, and clams with a light sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.

"White pizza". Thin crust topped with fresh ricotta, mozzarella, grated parmigiano-reggiano, and fresh garlic.

"Upside down. Round deep-dish crust with fresh mozzarella baked under a layer of marinara sauce.

Everything but the kitchen sink!

12-inch personal pie made with gluten-free dough. All toppings are available.

A Neapolitan tradition! San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil.

Grilled seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, and mozzarella cheese.

Imported Italian salami and hot peppers.

Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, baby arugula, and prosciutto di Parma and shaved parmigiano, drizzled with a balsamic reduction.

Pizza insalata. Thin pizza crust topped with lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, olives, onions, and diced tomatoes, drizzled with our Italian vinaigrette.

Crispy fried calamari served with marinara sauce.

Thin & crispy fried zucchini served with marinara sauce.

A selection of cured Italian meats and imported cheeses, with vegetables and cured olives.

Breaded & fried fresh mozzarella bocconcini served with marinara sauce.

Meatballs simmered in tomato sauce served with toasted Italian bread and fresh ricotta.

Neapolitan-style rice balls stuffed with fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, parmigiano-reggiano, fresh basil, and peas.

Fresh mozzarella sandwiched between bread, dipped in an egg batter, and fried, served with marinara sauce.

Oreganata. Fresh clams topped with breadcrumbs and fresh herbs, baked in a white wine sauce.

Oreganata. Fresh clams topped with breadcrumbs and fresh herbs, baked in a white wine sauce.

Clams sauteed in a garlic, butter, and white wine broth, with a hint of crushed hot pepper.

Sliced eggplant rolled with ricotta and baked with fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomato sauce.

Mussels sauteed with garlic and fresh herbs, in a spicy marinara sauce.

Roasted garlic pizza with mozzarella, parmigiano-reggiano, and a sprinkle of hot pepper flakes.

Named after Mom and her favorite combination of roasted garlic pizza, topped with chilled diced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Diced tomato and fresh basil tossed with garlic and olive oil.

Roasted peppers and shaved parmigiano-reggiano cheese.

Fresh ricotta drizzled with a truffle-infused honey.

Fresh seasonal vegetables in a rich broth.

Hearty white beans and pasta with a touch of tomato.

Sliced vine ripe tomatoes layered with fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, basil, and roasted peppers.

Baby spinach and gourmet field greens, with sliced crisp green apples, gorgonzola, walnuts, and dried cranberries, drizzled with our homemade vinaigrette.

Peppery arugula, cherry tomatoes, and shaved parmigiano-reggiano, with a drizzle of aged sweet balsamic.

Oven-roasted beets, organic baby greens, goat cheese, and candied pecans tossed with our homemade vinaigrette.

Insalata alla casa. Our classic house garden salad with your choice of dressing.

Crisp hearts of romaine tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing, with toasted croutons and shaved parmigiano-reggiano.

Sliced vine ripe tomatoes, homemade fresh mozzarella and basil drizzled with balsamic and olive oil.

Pollo caldo. Grilled chicken breast, shiitake mushrooms, and sundried tomatoes, with balsamic on a bed of baby arugula and mixed greens.

Fresh mozzarella, salami, provolone, grilled vegetables, carrots, fennel, vinegar peppers, and olives on crisp romaine with a lemon vinaigrette.

Radicchio and endive with diced tomatoes, crispy bacon, and crumbled goat cheese with a red wine vinaigrette drizzled with aged balsamic reduction.

Organic field greens, cherry tomatoes, toasted almonds, olives, and goat cheese with a red wine vinaigrette.

Escarole & red beans sauteed in garlic and olive oil.

Broccoli steamed and sautéed with garlic, olive oil, a zest of lemon and sprinkled with bread crumb.

Fresh baby spinach sautéed in garlic and olive oil.

Broccoli-rabe sautéed in garlic and olive oil mix.

Stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, and grated parmigiano.

Grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, and our homemade roasted garlic aioli on toasted ciabatta bread.

Italian tuna, sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil drizzled with pesto oil on toasted ciabatta bread.

tuscan. Grilled and marinated skirt steak sliced thin and layered with bacon, arugula, and our fresh herb aioli on toasted ciabatta bread.

The classic combination of salami, soppressata, ham, mortadella, provolone, and mozzarella with lettuce and tomatoes.

Oven-roasted turkey, sliced green apples, and scamorza cheese with our basil aioli on an Italian baguette.

Imported prosciutto, basil, and fresh mozzarella on an Italian baguette drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

Sauteed chicken breast topped with sliced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella in a lemon, butter, and white wine sauce on toasted ciabatta bread.

Grilled chicken breast, melted fresh mozzarella and sautéed broccoli rabe on toasted ciabatta bread.

Capellini (angel hair) with a medley of fresh seasonal vegetables in garlic and olive oil.

Whole-wheat penne pasta, broccoli florets, and Italian sausage in a roasted garlic sauce with a touch of cream.

Fettuccine in a rich butter and cheese cream sauce.

Roasted plum tomato, basil pesto with fresh mozzarella.

Rigatoni with diced tomatoes, baby spinach, fresh mozzarella, crumbled Italian sausage, and grilled chicken with a touch of cream.

Penne with sauteed shallots in a spicy fresh tomato sauce.

Linguini sauteed with fresh clams in a white or red clam sauce.

Ziti with fresh mozzarella, diced fried eggplant, and basil in a hearty plum tomato sauce.

Straw & hay. fresh spinach and semolina linguini sautéed with ham, peas, mushrooms, and cream with a touch of tomato sauce.

Penne sauteed with shallots and fresh tomatoes with a touch of vodka and cream.

Homemade meatballs made with our slow-cooked pomodoro sauce.

Homemade meatballs made with our slow-cooked Pomodoro sauce. Dollop of fresh ricotta.

Braised short rib ravioli in a rich porcini mushroom cream sauce.

Orecchiette with broccoli rabe, Italian fennel sausage, and a touch of hot pepper sauteed with garlic and olive oil.

Bowtie pasta with grilled chicken, peas, onions, and spicy cherry peppers sauteed with garlic and olive oil.

Spaghetti sautéed with eggs, parmigiano-reggiano, pancetta and onions.

Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil.

Rigatoni with onions and pancetta tossed in a plum tomato marinara sauce.

Pappardelle with our hearty slow-cooked beef ragu.

Stacked layers of pasta packed with meat & cheese, covered in red sauce. Pro tip: Go for the crispy edge pieces.

Ziti with mozzarella & tomato sauce baked to perfection in our oven.

Breaded eggplant topped with mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce.

Breaded chicken in marinara sauce & covered with cheese.

Veal cutlets, tomato sauce & parmesan cheese.

Chicken breast topped with prosciutto and mozzarella sauteed in white wine and fresh tomato sauce.

Chicken on the bone and Italian fennel sausage baked al forno with peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs.

Chicken breast, roasted artichokes, and hearts of palm in a lemon wine sauce.

Chicken breast with mushrooms in a rich gorgonzola cream sauce.

Chicken breast topped with eggplant and mozzarella in a shallot sherry wine sauce.

Chicken breast with capers in a delicate lemon, butter, white wine sauce.

Veal scallopini and shiitake mushrooms sauteed in sherry wine sauce with a touch of cream.

Veal scallopini sauteed with mixed mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce.

Veal scallopini topped with sage and prosciutto, sautéed in a white wine and brown butter sauce.

Veal cutlet breaded and fried, topped with baby arugula, red onion, and cherry tomatoes salad.

Shrimp sauteed with ham and fresh mushrooms with a touch of cream.

Shrimp egg battered and sauteed with sherry wine over sautéed fresh spinach.

Shrimp sauteed in a garlic, lemon, butter, and white wine sauce over linguine.

Calamari and shrimp sauteed in a spicy marinara sauce over linguine.