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    Cara Mia

    194 Essex St

    Millburn, NJ 07041


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    Featured Items

    • Spaghetti Carbonara

      Bacon, Onions, Crema, and Parmesan
      $16.95+
    • Classic Chicken

      $34.95
    • Chicken "Mello"

      Parmesan and Breadcrumb Encrusted Chicken in a Lemon White Wine with Capers and Hot Cherry Peppers
      $34.95

    Appetizer

    • Beef Carpaccio

      Raw Filet Mignon, Thinly Sliced, Topped with Arugula and Shaved Parmesan in an Olive Caper Dressing
      $18.95
    • Burrata

      Served with Tomato, Prosciutto, and Arugula in Balsamic Reduction
      $17.95
    • Burrata Special

      $18.95
    • Calamari Balsamico

      Fried Calamari in a Balsamic Glaze with Scallions and Diced Tomato
      $18.95
    • Calamari Traditional

      Lightly Fried with Marinara
      $18.95
    • Caprese

      Fresh Mozzarella with Sliced Tomato and Roasted Pepper
      $16.95
    • Clams Oreganata

      $18.95
    • Eggplant Rollatini

      Stuffed with Fontina and Prosciutto Di Parma, Lightly Fried in a Pink Vodka Sauce
      $16.95
    • Figs Special

      $18.95
    • Fried Burrata

      Panko Encrusted in Marinara
      $16.95
    • Garlic Shrimp

      Shrimp in a Spicy Lemon White Wine and Garlic Sauce
      $18.95
    • Grilled Shrimp

      Over Fennel, Oranges, and Arugula
      $18.95
    • Homemade Meatballs

      Served in Marinara Topped with Ricotta
      $17.95
    • Mozzarella in Carrozza

      $16.95
    • Portobello

      Grilled Portobello in Balsamic Glaze, Topped with Goat Cheese
      $15.95
    • Prosciutto e Melone

      $18.95
    • Shrimp Gorgonzola

      $16.95
    • Smoked Burrata

      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.95
    • Special Apps

      $18.95
    • Spiedini

      Bread Stuffed with Fontina, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto in a Creamy Anchovie Caper Sauce
      $16.95
    • Stuffed Mushrooms

      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.95
    • Tuna Tartare

      $19.95
    • Vongole

      Steamed Clams in White Wine and Garlic with Diced Tomato
      $16.95
    • Zucchini/Bruschetta

      $6.95

    Soup

    • Pasta Fagioli

      $12.95
    • Escarole and Bean

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.95
    • Minestrone

      $12.95
    • Stracciatella

      $12.95
    • Special Soup

      $12.95

    Salad

    • Caesar Salad

      With Homemade Croutons and Shaved Parmesan
      $12.95
    • Tre Colore Salad

      With Arugula, Radicchio, and Endive Topped with Shaved Parmesan in Olive Oil and Lemon
      $12.95
    • Endive Salad

      With Walnuts, Pear, and Gorgonzola in White Balsamic
      $12.95
    • Arugula Salad

      With Beets, Asparagus, And Goat Cheese in Balsamic Vinagrette
      $12.95
    • Mesculin

      With Strawberry, Melon, and Toasted Almonds in Lemon Vinagrette
      $12.95
    • Special Salad

      $15.95
    • House Salad

      $10.95

    Entrees

    • Blackened Red Snapper

      Coated in Cajun Spices, Served with Broccoli Rabe, Artichoke, Olives, Roasted Peppers, and Garlic
      $36.95
    • Chicken "Mello"

      Parmesan and Breadcrumb Encrusted Chicken in a Lemon White Wine with Capers and Hot Cherry Peppers
      $34.95
    • Chicken Caruso

      $36.95
    • Chicken Giombotta

      $38.95
    • Chicken Milanese

      $34.95
    • Chicken Paillard

      Pan Seared Chicken Pounded Thin, Topped with Arugula, Chopped Tomatoes, and Fresh Mozzarella in Lemon Vinagrette
      $34.95
    • Chicken Scarpariello

      $36.95
    • Chicken Sorrentino

      $36.95
    • Chicken Toscana

      Topped with Spinach, Ricotta, and Mozzarella in a Lemon White Wine Sauce with Mashed Potatoes
      $36.95
    • Classic Chicken

      $34.95
    • Classic Shrimp

      $36.95
    • Classic Veal

      $38.95
    • Eggplant Parmesan

      $29.95
    • Grilled Branzino

      Topped with Asparagus, Zucchini, and Potobello in a Light Balsamic Reduction
      $38.95
    • Herb Crusted Salmon

      With an Almond Crust, Shallots, Basil, and Tomato in a Dijon Lemon White Wine Sauce
      $36.95
    • NY Strip Steak Au Poivre

      Pepper Encrusted in a Cognac Peppersorn Sauce
      $45.95
    • Shrimp Oreganta

      $36.95
    • Shrimp Scampi

      With Lemon White Wine and Garlic
      $36.95
    • Special Barramundi

      $38.95
    • Special Beef Short Ribs

      OUT OF STOCK
      $55.95
    • Special Chicken

      $38.95
    • Special Gruper

      $44.95
    • Special Halibut

      $48.95
    • Special Lamb Chops

      $55.95
    • Special Lemon Sole

      $44.95
    • Special Mahi-Mahi

      $36.95
    • Special Salmon

      $38.95
    • Special Salmon (Coho)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $36.95
    • Special Salmon (Dijon)

      $36.95
    • Special Snapper

      $46.95
    • Special Steak

      $59.95
    • Special Stuffed Calamari

      $39.95
    • Special SwordFish

      OUT OF STOCK
      $44.95
    • Special Veal Chop

      $59.95
    • Special Veal Osso Bucco

      $55.95
    • Stuffed Chicken Special

      OUT OF STOCK
      $39.95
    • Veal Milanese

      Topped with Tre Colore Salad and Shaved Parmesan in Lemon and Olive Oil
      $38.95
    • Veal Sorrentino

      Topped with Prosciutto, Eggplant, Spinach, and Mozzarella in a Light Marsala Wine Sauce with Mashed Potatoes
      $38.95
    • Special Lobster

      $48.95

    Pasta

    • Cacio e Pepe

      $16.95+
    • Create Your Own Pasta

      $16.95+
    • Fettucchini Alfredo

      $26.95+
    • Fettucini Cara Mia

      Fettucini with Shrimp, Crabmeat, Scallions, Diced Tomato, and Chili Flakes in a Vodka Sauce
      $18.95+
    • Gluten Free Penne Putanesca

      With Grape Tomatoes, Onions, and Capers in a Tomato and Garlic Sauce
      $16.95+
    • Gnocchi

      Choice of Sauce
      $16.95+
    • Gnocchi 3 Ways

      $32.95
    • Linguini Fruitti Di Mare

      With Shrimp, Clams, Mussels and Calamari in a Light Tomato Sauce
      $17.95+
    • Linguini Vongole

      With Garlic, White Wine, Chopped Tomatoes, and Little Neck Clams
      $16.95+
    • Porcini Mushroom Ravioli

      Stuffed with Porcini Mushrooms in a Truffle Cream Sauce
      $16.95+
    • Pumpkin Ravioli

      Stuffed with Pumpkin Puree, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Goat Cheese in Sherry Wine Sauce
      $16.95+
    • Rigatoni Accapello

      With Sweet Sausage, Broccoli, Roasted Peppers, and Cannelini Beans in Olive Oil and Garlic
      $17.95+
    • Rigatoni Vodka

      $16.95+
    • Spaghetti Carbonara

      Bacon, Onions, Crema, and Parmesan
      $16.95+
    • Spaghetti with Homemade Meatballs

      With Basil, Tomato Sauce, and Long Hot Pepper
      $16.95+
    • Special Burrata Ravioli

      OUT OF STOCK
      $32.95
    • Special Lasagna

      $32.95
    • Special Lobster Ravioli

      $22.95+
    • Special Pasta

      $27.95
    • Special Pasta (Chicken)

      $17.95+
    • Special Pasta (Sausage)

      $27.95
    • Special Pasta (Scallops)

      $22.95+
    • Special Pasta (Shrimp)

      $19.95+
    • Spicy Rigatoni Vodka

      $25.95
    • Whole Wheat Penne Primavera

      With Mushrooms, Zucchini, Asparagus, Broccoli, and Peas Sauteed in Light Tomato Garlic Sauce
      $16.95+
    • Heart Shaped Ravioli

      OUT OF STOCK
      $32.95

    Accompaniments

    • Sauteed Spinach

      $10.95
    • Broccoli

      $8.95
    • Broccoli Rabe

      $10.95
    • Asparagus

      $10.95
    • Mixed Vegetables

      $8.95
    • Roasted Potatoes

      $7.95
    • Mashed Potatoes

      $8.95
    • French Fries

      $7.95
    • Parmesan Risotto

      $10.95
    • Truffle/Parmesan fries

      $9.95
    • Parmesan Truffle fries (Copy)

      $9.95

    Dessert

    • Affogato

      Vanilla Gelato, Espresso, and Biscotti
      $14.95
    • Cannoli

      $12.95
    • Caramel Sundae

      $12.95
    • Carrot Cake

      $12.95
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

      Served Warm, with Vanilla Ice Cream
      $14.95
    • Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake

      $12.95
    • Chocolate Mousse Cake

      $12.95
    • Fruit Plate

      $16.95
    • Gelato

      $12.95
    • Homemade Almond Biscotti

      $12.95
    • Homemade Ricotta Cheesecake

      $12.95
    • Hot Fudge Sundae

      $12.95
    • Limoncello Mascarpone Cake

      $12.95
    • Mixed Berry Zabaglione

      $16.95
    • Poached Pear

      $14.95
    • Sorbet

      $12.95
    • Strawberries with Cold Zabaglione

      $14.95
    • Tartufo

      $14.95
    • Tiramisu

      $12.95

    Kids

    • Kids Cheese Ravioli

      $14.95
    • kids Chicken Fingers & Fries

      $14.95
    • Kids Fettuccini Alfredo

      $14.95
    • Kids Grilled Chicken & Fries

      $14.95
    • Kids Mozarella sticks

      $12.95
    • Kids Penne Tomato Sauce

      $14.95
    • Kids Penne Vodka

      $14.95
    • Kids Penne/Butter

      $12.95
    • kids Spaghetti meatballs

      $14.95

    Catering Trays

    • Garlic Shrimp Full Tray

      $170.00
    • Garlic Shrimp Half Tray

      $95.00
    • Eggplant Rollatini Full Tray

      $120.00
    • Eggplant Rollatini Half Tray

      $75.00
    • Fried Calamari Full Tray

      $125.00
    • Fried Calamari Half Tray

      $75.00
    • Grilled Portobello Full Tray

      $110.00
    • Grilled Portobello Half Tray

      $65.00
    • Spiedino Full Tray

      $125.00
    • Spiedino Half Tray

      $70.00
    • Meatballs Full Tray

      $130.00
    • Meatballs Half Tray

      $75.00
    • Shrimp Gorgonzola Full Tray

      $250.00
    • Shrimp Gorgonzola Half Tray

      $125.00
    • Rigatoni Meatballs Full Tray

      $175.00
    • Rigatoni Meatballs Half Tray

      $100.00
    • Gnocchi Tomato & Basil Full Tray

      $175.00
    • Gnocchi Tomato & Basil Half Tray

      $100.00
    • Gnocchi Pesto Full Tray

      $175.00
    • Whole Wheat Penne Primavera Full Tray

      $150.00
    • Whole Wheat Penne Primavera Half Tray

      $85.00
    • Penne Vodka Full Tray

      $150.00
    • Penne Vodka Half Tray

      $75.00
    • Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Full Tray

      $150.00
    • Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Half Tray

      $85.00
    • Caesar Salad Full Tray

      $95.00
    • Caesar Salad Half Tray

      $65.00
    • Arugula Salad Full Tray

      $120.00
    • Arugula Salad Half Tray

      $75.00
    • Caprese Salad Full Tray

      $135.00
    • Caprese Salad Half Tray

      $75.00
    • Tricolore Salad Full Tray

      $120.00
    • Tricolore Salad Half Tray

      $75.00
    • Rigatoni Acapello Full Tray

      $175.00
    • Rigatoni Acapello Half Tray

      $95.00
    • Ravioli Porcini Full Tray

      $175.00
    • Ravioli Porcini Half Tray

      $95.00
    • Pumpkin Ravioli Full Tray

      $175.00
    • Pumpkin Ravioli Half Tray

      $95.00
    • Classic Veal Full Tray

      $275.00
    • Classic Veal Half Tray

      $150.00
    • Classic Chicken Full Tray

      $195.00
    • Classic Chicken Half Tray

      $100.00
    • Steak Au Poivre Full Tray

      $300.00
    • Steak Au Poivre Half Tray

      $150.00
    • Chicken Milanese Full Tray

      $195.00
    • Chicken Milanese Half Tray

      $100.00
    • Chicken Toscana Full Tray

      $225.00
    • Chicken Toscana Half Tray

      $110.00
    • Chicken Mello Full Tray

      $195.00
    • Chicken Mello Half Tray

      $100.00
    • Veal Sorrentino Full Tray

      $275.00
    • Veal Sorrentino Half Tray

      $150.00
    • Classic Shrimp Full Tray

      $250.00
    • Classic Shrimp Half Tray

      $125.00
    • Salmon Full Tray

      $250.00
    • Salmon Half Tray

      $125.00
    • Chicken Fingers & French Fries Full Tray

      $100.00
    • Chicken Fingers French Fries Half Tray

      $50.00
    • Roasted Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Full Tray

      $75.00
    • Roasted Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Half Tray

      $45.00
    • Broccoli Rabe Full Tray

      $80.00
    • Broccoli Rabe Half Tray

      $45.00
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    All hours
    Sunday4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Monday5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Saturday5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Cara Mia uses only the freshest and finest ingredients to prepare our dishes. Our chef takes great pride in his culinary creations and can accommodate any special requests that our guests may have. Cara Mia offers an extensive a la carte menu for both lunch and dinner.

    Location

    194 Essex St, Millburn, NJ 07041

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