Bar Cara - Bloomfield, NJ

gorgonzola dipping sauce

grape tomatoes, garlic dressing

Jersey tomato, housemade mozzarella, tomato & basil dressing

sliced potato, rosemary, sweet onion & mozzarella

tomato, pancetta, spicy tartar sauce

cheddar, tomato, red onion, garlic butter

pecorino tartufo, caramelized onions

grilled broccoli rabe, whipped ricotta

tomato, mozzarella, basil walnut pesto

fontina, italian hot peppers

mozzarella, tomato

avocado, cucumber, grilled red onion

pancetta, lettuce, tomato, balsamic vinaigrette

arugula, red onion, with shaved parmigiano reggiano

romaine tossed with creamy dressing, marinated grape tomatoes & polenta croutons

Jersey tomato, housemade mozzarella, tomato & basil dressing

fennel, arugula, & radicchio with goat cheese in a red shallot-honey vinaigrette

shiitake mushrooms & sautéed spinach with goat cheese/truffle oil

cornmeal crusted fried rings of squid, served with tomato marinara sauce

mascarpone polenta fries, warm gorgonzola dipping sauce

sliced potato, rosemary, sweet onion & mozzarella

mussels steamed in a spicy tomato broth, herbs, & grilled ciabatta

tomato sauce, mozzarella, & basil

sweet sausage, caramelized onions & fontina cheese

eggplant puree, parmigiano, crispy prosciutto & arugula

pancetta, chives, tomato sauce, & ricotta salata

tomato sauce, spicy soppressata, mozzarella, parmigiano & pepper flakes

tomato, pancetta, spicy tartar sauce, herbed parmigiano fries

mozzarella, tomato, arugula salad

fontina, italian hot peppers, arugula salad

tomato, mozzarella, basil - walnut pesto, arugula salad

peperonata, goat cheese, arugula salad

pecorino tartufo, caramelized onions, herbed parmigiano fries

cheddar, tomato, red onion, garlic butter, herbed parmigiano fries

cornmeal crusted fried rings of squid, served with tomato-marinara sauce

sweet sausage, caramelized onions & fontina cheese

grilled octopus, shaved sunchokes, in tomato vinaigrette ($5)

mussels steamed in a spicy tomato broth, herbs, & grilled ciabatta

tomato sauce, spicy soppressata, mozzarella, parmigiano & pepper flakes

sliced potato, rosemary, sweet onion & mozzarella

shiitake mushrooms & sautéed spinach with goat cheese/truffle oil

tomato sauce, mozzarella, & basil

pancetta, chives, tomato sauce, & ricotta salata

cured meats, cheeses, olives, roasted peppers, & flat bread ($3)

mascarpone polenta fries, warm gorgonzola dipping sauce

eggplant puree, parmigiano, crispy prosciutto & arugula

fennel, arugula, & radicchio with goat cheese in a red shallot-honey vinaigrette

arugula, red onion, with shaved parmigiano reggiano

romaine tossed with creamy dressing, marinated grape tomatoes & polenta croutons

Jersey tomato, housemade mozzarella, tomato & basil dressing

housemade maccheroni, fava leaves, tomato confit, parmigiano brodo, prosciutto crumbs($3)

housemade basil rigatoni, roasted eggplant & tomato sugo, whipped ricotta ($3)

ricotta gnocchi, braised veal bolognese, shredded pecorino romano($3)

papa mac’s cavatelli, sweet sausage, onions, peppers & asiago($3)

penne-rigate, pancetta, english peas, & tomato-cream sauce

strozzapreti, san marzano tomato sauce, ricotta salata

chicken cutlets baked with tomato, mozzarella & herbs

braised chicken thighs, red peppers, shiitake mushrooms, tomatoes, polenta

breaded veal cutlet, cherry tomato & baby arugula salad, parmigiano

black angus flat iron steak, potato puree & broccolini. petite filet also available

roasted salmon, eggplant puree & sicilian caponata

grilled branzino, sautéed broccoli rabe, tomato, olives & capers

eggplant slices baked with tomato, mozzarella & herbs

pork tenderloin, creamy fontina polenta, sweet onion agrodolce & hot peppers

roasted chicken breast, barley risotto, & mushroom marsala

shrimp scampi, sweet pepper risotto, & basil oil

light ricotta fritter, nutella & raspberry sauces

revolving assorted flavors traditional & new

if you choose to have a cake you will choose the cake flavor, filling, & icing. flavors: tahitian vanilla, espresso americano, hazelnut, orange, dark chocolate, banana, spice (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg), pumpkin (in season), mocha, carrot, lemon; fillings: tahitian vanilla pastry cream (or buttercream), lemon custard, fresh strawberries (additional cost may be added depending on market pricing), dark chocolate pastry cream (or buttercream), cannoli; buttercream icing: tahitian vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, espresso americano, tangerine, mocha, milk chocolate, dark chocolate

mascarpone polenta fries, warm gorgonzola dipping sauce

cornmeal crusted fried rings of squid, served with tomato-marinara sauce

grilled octopus, shaved sunchokes, in tomato vinaigrette ($5)

mussels steamed in a spicy tomato broth, herbs, & grilled ciabatta

tomato sauce, mozzarella, & basil

shiitake mushrooms & sautéed spinach with goat cheese/truffle oil

tomato sauce, spicy soppressata, mozzarella, parmigiano & pepper flakes

pancetta, chives, tomato sauce, & ricotta salata

eggplant puree, parmigiano, crispy prosciutto & arugula

sweet sausage, caramelized onions & fontina cheese

sliced potato, rosemary, sweet onion & mozzarella

cured meats, cheeses, olives, roasted peppers, & flat bread ($3)

Jersey tomato, housemade mozzarella, tomato & basil dressing

arugula, red onion, with shaved parmigiano reggiano

fennel, arugula, & radicchio with goat cheese in a red shallot-honey vinaigrette

romaine tossed with creamy dressing, marinated grape tomatoes & polenta croutons

penne-rigate, pancetta, english peas, & tomato-cream sauce

housemade maccheroni, fava leaves, tomato confit, parmigiano brodo, prosciutto crumbs($3)

housemade basil rigatoni, roasted eggplant & tomato sugo, whipped ricotta ($3)

strozzapreti, san marzano tomato sauce, ricotta salata

papa mac’s cavatelli, sweet sausage, onions, peppers & asiago ($3)

ricotta gnocchi, braised veal bolognese, shredded pecorino romano ($3)

grilled branzino, sautéed broccoli rabe, tomato, olives & capers

roasted salmon, eggplant puree & sicilian caponata

shrimp scampi, sweet pepper risotto, & basil oil

baked flounder oreganata, pancetta, cannellini beans, & wilted spinach

roasted chicken breast, barley risotto, & mushroom marsala

14 oz. grilled pork chop, creamy fontina polenta, sweet onion agrodolce & hot peppers

eggplant slices baked with tomato, mozzarella & herbs

black angus flat iron steak, asparagus panna cotta & herbed sweet potato fingerlings. *petite filet also available

breaded veal cutlet, cherry tomato & baby arugula salad, parmigiano

chicken cutlets baked with tomato, mozzarella & herbs

braised chicken thighs, red peppers, shiitake mushrooms, tomatoes, polenta

if you choose to have a cake you will choose the cake flavor, filling, & icing. flavors: tahitian vanilla, espresso americano, hazelnut, orange, dark chocolate, banana, spice (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg), pumpkin (in season), mocha, carrot, lemon; fillings: tahitian vanilla pastry cream (or buttercream), lemon custard, fresh strawberries(additional cost may be added depending on market pricing), dark chocolate pastry cream (or buttercream), cannoli; buttercream icing: tahitian vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, espresso americano, tangerine, mocha, milk chocolate, dark chocolate

revolving assorted flavors traditional & new

light ricotta fritter, nutella & raspberry sauces

shiitake mushrooms & sautéed spinach with goat cheese/truffle oil

cornmeal crusted fried rings of squid, served with tomato-marinara sauce

mascarpone polenta fries, warm gorgonzola dipping sauce

tomato sauce, mozzarella, & basil

sliced potato, rosemary, sweet onion & mozzarella

mussels steamed in a spicy tomato broth, herbs, & grilled ciabatta

sweet sausage, caramelized onions & fontina cheese

fennel, arugula, & radicchio with goat cheese in a red shallot-honey vinaigrette

arugula, red onion, with shaved parmigiano reggiano

romaine tossed with creamy dressing, marinated grape tomatoes & polenta croutons

Jersey tomato, housemade mozzarella, tomato & basil dressing

housemade basil rigatoni, roasted eggplant & tomato sugo, whipped ricotta ($3)

ricotta gnocchi, braised veal bolognese, shredded pecorino romano ($3)

papa mac’s cavatelli, sweet sausage, onions, peppers & asiago ($3)

penne-rigate, pancetta, english peas, & tomato-cream sauce

housemade maccheroni, fava leaves, tomato confit, parmigiano brodo, prosciutto crumbs($3)

strozzapreti, san marzano tomato sauce, ricotta salata

chicken cutlets baked with tomato, mozzarella & herbs

braised chicken thighs, red peppers, shiitake mushrooms, tomatoes, polenta

eggplant slices baked with tomato, mozzarella & herbs

pork tenderloin, creamy fontina polenta, sweet onion agrodolce & hot peppers

roasted chicken breast, barley risotto, & mushroom marsala

shrimp scampi, sweet pepper risotto, & basil oil

roasted salmon, eggplant puree & sicilian caponata

breaded veal cutlet, cherry tomato & baby arugula salad, parmigiano

if you choose to have a cake you will choose the cake flavor, filling, & icing. flavors: tahitian vanilla, espresso americano, hazelnut, orange, dark chocolate, banana, spice (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg), pumpkin (in season), mocha, carrot, lemon; fillings: tahitian vanilla pastry cream (or buttercream), lemon custard, fresh strawberries(additional cost may be added depending on market pricing), dark chocolate pastry cream(or buttercream), cannoli; buttercream icing: tahitian vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, espresso american, tangerine, mocha, milk chocolate, dark chocolate

light ricotta fritter, nutella & raspberry sauces

revolving assorted flavors traditional & new

cornmeal crusted fried rings of squid, tomato-marinara sauce

mussels steamed in a spicy tomato broth, herbs, & grilled ciabatta

fennel, arugula, & radicchio with goat cheese in a red shallot-honey vinaigrette

arugula, red onion, lemon & olive oil, with shaved parmigiano reggiano

romaine tossed with creamy dressing, marinated grape tomatoes & polenta croutons

shiitake mushrooms & sautéed spinach with goat cheese/truffle oil

sliced potato, rosemary, sweet onion & mozzarella

sweet sausage, caramelized onions & fontina cheese

tomato sauce, spicy soppressata, mozzarella, parmigiano & pepper flakes

pancetta, chives, tomato sauce, & ricotta salata

eggplant puree, parmigiano, crispy prosciutto & arugula

tomato sauce, mozzarella, & basil

portobello, spinach, mascarpone, & truffled porcini sauce

strozzapreti, san marzano tomato sauce, ricotta salata

penne-rigate, pancetta, english peas, & tomato-cream sauce

papa mac’s cavatelli, sweet sausage, onions, peppers & asiago

ricotta gnocchi, braised veal bolognese, shredded pecorino romano

housemade basil rigatoni, roasted eggplant & tomato sugo, whipped ricotta

grilled octopus, shaved sunchokes, in tomato vinaigrette

chef's selection of raw fish with special accompaniment

mussels steamed in a spicy tomato broth, herbs, & grilled ciabatta

mascarpone polenta fries, warm gorgonzola dipping sauce

plate of cured meats, cheeses, olives, roasted peppers, & flat bread

cornmeal crusted fried rings of squid, served with tomato-marinara sauce

thin slices of raw beef, arugula salad, marinated in lemon & olive oil

fennel, arugula, and radicchio with goat cheese in a red shallot-honey vinaigrette

arugula, red onion, lemon, olive oil, & shaved parmigiano reggiano

romaine tossed with creamy dressing, marinated grape tomatoes and polenta croutons

Jersey tomato, housemade mozzarella, tomato & basil dressing

shitake mushrooms and sautéed spinach with goat cheese and truffle oil

sliced potato, rosemary, sweet onion & mozzarella

sweet sausage, caramelized onions, & fontina cheese

tomato sauce, spicy soppressata, mozzarella, parmigiano and pepper flakes

pancetta, tomato sauce, chives, & ricotta salata

eggplant puree, parmigiano,crispy prosciutto and arugula salad

tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil

housemade maccheroni, fava leaves, tomato confit, parmigiano brodo & prosciutto crumbs

strozzapreti, San Marzano tomato sauce, ricotta salata

penne-rigate, pancetta, English peas, and tomato-cream sauce

Papa Mac's cavatelli, sweet sausage, caramelized onions, broccoli rabe, peppers & asiago

ricotta gnocchi, braised veal bolognese, shredded pecorino romano

housemade basil rigatoni, roasted eggplant & tomato sugo, whipped ricotta

Bar Cara's housemade ravioli of the day

crab burger, tomato, pancetta, spicy tartar, herbed parmigiano fries

shrimp scampi, sweet pepper risotto, & basil oil

filet mignon burger, cheddar, tomato, grilled red onion, herbed parmigiano fries

roasted chicken breast, barley risotto, & mushroom marsala

grilled branzino, sautéed broccoli rabe, tomato, olives and capers

baked flounder oreganata, pancetta, cannellini beans, & wilted spinach

14 oz. grilled pork chop, creamy fontina polenta, sweet onion agrodolce, & hot peppers

eggplant slices baked with tomato, mozzarella & herbs

black angus flat iron steak, asparagus panna cotta & herbed sweet potato fingerlings

grilled jumbo asparagus, pecorino tartufo & lemon aioli

crispy ricotta stuffed zucchini flowers, pomodoro, basil & oil

breaded veal cutlet, cherry tomato & baby arugula salad, parmigiano

sea scallops, grilled portobello mushrooms, jumbo asparagus & chorizo vinaigrette

red chili & oregano glazed pork ribs, maccheroni & parmigiano fonduta

sliced ribeye, rosemary potatoes & summer peach mostarda

banana cake, Tahitian vanilla pastry cream, with a fresh strawberry compote

crisp pizzelles with cannoli cheese, chocolate & raspberry sauces

light ricotta fritter, nutella & raspberry sauces

choice of assorted flavors available in 1, 2, or 3 scoops

rustic apple cake with mascarpone crema

dark fudge brownie, duo of pistachio & strawberry gelato, pistachio praline & biscotti

revolving assorted flavors traditional & new

Russian Standard Vodka, Ginger Beer, and Fresh Lime Juice

Sauza Blue Tequila, Fresh Cucumber Juice, and Cayenne Pepper Salt

Russian Standard Vodka, Raspberry Puree, Natural Citrus Blend, and Club Soda

Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Vodka, Housemade Lemonade, with a Splash of Sweet Tea

Domaine de Canton, Exclusiv Orange, Fresh Lemon Juice, and a Stella Artois Splash

Red or White Wine, Bacardi O, Apricot Brandy, Peach Schnapps, with Fresh Citrus

Citrus Vodka, Pomegranate Juice, and Triple Sec

Avion Tequila, St. Germain Elderflower, Simple Syrup, and Fresh Lime Juice

Absolut Ruby Red Grapefruit, Honey and Blood Orange Juice

Muddled Jalapeño and Lime, Vodka, Mathilde Pear, and Club Soda

Prosecco, St. Germain Elderflower, and Club Soda

Skyy Blood Orange Vodka, Cointreau, and Blood Orange Juice

Tanqueray, Exclusiv Orange, Elderflower Liqueur, and Passion Fruit Juice

Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka, Absolut Vanilia, Baileys Irish Cream, and Kahlua

Ciroc Coconut Vodka, Club Soda, with Muddled Mint and Lime

Figenza Vodka, Grand Marnier, Pomegranate and Lime Juice

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