La Mensa
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Takeout
(201) 660-7950Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Comfort Food
- Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
(201) 660-7950
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Business Casual
- Neighborhood
Norwood
- Cross street
Livingston Street
- Parking details
Private Lot
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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Experiences
Prix-Fixe Menu
$37.32 per person
Multiple dates availableEvery week is Restaurant Week at La Mensa! Have you seen our $35 prix-fixe special? Come visit us between 4-6pm during the week or 1-4pm on the weekends to taste a variety of our delicious dishes!
Menu
We Proudly Serve Bell & Evans Antibiotic & Hormone Free Chicken. Vintages may change subject to availability. We host & cater private events for all occasions! Let us take care of your next bridal or baby shower, birthday party, corporate event, etc. For more information, visit lamensanj.com/parties
Antipasti
Crema di Burrata$12.00
stracciatella, sea salt, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, toasted bread
Polpettine$14.00
trio of beef, veal & pork meatballs with ricotta, marinara, grilled tuscan bread
Polipo Novello$17.00
oven-roasted octopus with potatoes, eggplant caponata, parsley oil
Eggplant Rollatini$12.00
eggplant stuffed with whole-milk ricotta, basil, parsley
Fried Calamari$13.00
flour-dusted calamari & hot cherry peppers, olives with marinara sauce
Mussels Fra Diavolo$14.00
sauteed mussels with spicy marinara, garlic, fresh herbs, grilled tuscan bread
Arancini alla Romana$12.00
stuffed rice balls with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, mushrooms, parsley
Vongole Oreganata$14.00
littleneck clams with breadcrumbs, herbs
Stuffed Mushrooms$14.00
crumbled sausage, mascarpone, parmesan, fresh herbs, breadcrumbs, marsala
Pasta
substitute gluten free pasta $2
Bucatini all'Amatriciana$19.00
with guanciale, onions, tomato, crushed red pepper
Linguine al Vongole$24.00
with littleneck clams, white wine, garlic, parsley
Mushroom Ravioli$22.00
with brown butter & sage
Orechiette con Salsiccia$22.00
with italian sausage, broccoli rabe, white wine, tomato, garlic
Pappardelle Brasato Sugo$24.00
hand-made with braised meat ragu
Ricotta Gnocchi$20.00
hand-made with basil pesto, lemon breadcrumbs
Risotto of the Day
- M/P
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe$20.00
with pecorino romano, fresh cracked pepper, butter
Squid Ink Fra Diavolo$25.00
with jumbo shrimp, scallions, tomato, spicy calabrian chilies
Tagliatelle Bolognese$24.00
hand-made with ground meat ragu
Zuppa e Insalate
all dressings are made in house
Pasta Fagioli$9.00
cannellini beans, pasta, garlic, touch of tomato, fresh herbs
Brodo di Pollo$9.00
nonna's chicken soup
Minestrone$9.00
potatoes, seasonal vegetables, tomato-herb broth
Lavandino$13.00
mixed greens with gorgonzola dolce, parmesan, poached pears, pecans, fig vinaigrette
Roasted Beets$12.00
roasted beets with seasonal greens, goat cheese, candied pecans, sherry vinaigrette
House$10.00
romaine with cucumbers, bell peppers, balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar*$11.00
romaine with shaved parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing
Arugula$15.00
arugula with cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, peppers, olives, balsamic vinaigrette
Entrées
All your way dishes except parmigiana come with creamy polenta & mixed vegetables
Branzino Livornese$28.00
pan-roasted filet with tomatoes, capers, olives with mashed potatoes & sautéed spinach
Brasato al Barolo$32.00
braised short ribs, wild mushroom risotto
Chicken Scarpariello$25.00
pan-roasted with sausage, hot cherry peppers, roasted potatoes
Pan Seared Salmon*$30.00
with tomato jam, farro, sautéed spinach
Hanger Steak*$32.00
with garlic-herb sauce, house-made fries, mixed veggies
Sliced Steak Sandwich$25.00
baguette, caramelized onions, garlic cream mesclun, house-made fries
Osso Buco$32.00
braised pork shank, creamy polenta, au jus
Chicken Your Way$23.00
parmigiana (comes with spaghetti), saltimbocca, marsala, piccata or francese
Veal Your Way$26.00
parmigiana (comes with spaghetti), saltimbocca, marsala, piccata or francese
Sides
Sautéed Spinach$9.00
Broccoli Rabe$9.00
Creamy Polenta$8.00
Mashed Potatoes$7.00
Grilled Mushrooms$9.00
French Fries$8.00
Prix-Fixe
$35. Mon-Fri 4-6pm, Sat-Sun 1-4pm (dine in only for parties up to 15)
1st Course
choose (1)
Polpettine
Stuffed Mushrooms
Caesar Salad*
Calamari
Clams Oreganata
Mozzarella en Carozza
2nd Course
choose (1)
Papardelle Brasato Sugo
Chicken Your Way
Veal Your Way
Pan Seared Salmon
Seafood Linguine
Tagliatelle Bolognese
3rd Course
choose (1)
Tiramisu
Cheescake
Cannoli
Specialty Cocktails
Aperol Cocktail$14.00
aperol, prosecco, club soda
Peach Bellini$12.00
prosecco, peach puree
Pink Margarita$14.00
tequila, campari, agave, fresh lime
Amalfi Coast$15.00
brandy, rum, apricot jam, honey, fresh lemon
Pompelmo$14.00
vodka, grapefruit, moscato
Classic Negroni$14.00
gin, campari, sweet vermouth
Bottled Beer
Heineken$6.00
Heineken 0.0$6.00
Miller Lite$5.00
Peroni$6.00
Sierra Nevada$6.00
Draught Beer
Blue Moon$7.00
Coors Light$6.00
Dogfish Head IPA$7.00
Sam Adams Seasonal$7.00
Wine by the Glass
White, Sparkling & Rosé
Tenuta Sant'Anna Prosecco NV
- Gls$10.00
- Btl$38.00
Xavier Flouret Rose Provance 2020
- Gls$11.00
- Btl$40.00
Quadri Pinot Grigio 2020
- Gls$10.00
- Btl$38.00
Robert Hall Sauvignon Blanc 2018
- Gls$11.00
- Btl$40.00
Barnard Griffin Chardonnay 2018
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$45.00
Red
Julia James Pinot Noir 2019
- Gls$11.00
- Btl$40.00
Illuminati Montepulciano 2018
- Gls$11.00
- Btl$40.00
Mondavi P. S. Cabernet 2019
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$45.00
Capanne Ricci Ricciolo Toscana 2018
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$45.00
Andelura 1300 Malbec 2019
- Gls$11.00
- Btl$40.00
Bottled White & Rosé
Sparkling & Rosé
Mi Mi Provence Rosé 2020$48.00
Bollicino Sparkling Rosé NV$38.00
Finca Torremilanos Rosé 2019$35.00
Aromatic & Fruity
Schlink Haus Riesling 2020$40.00
Light & Refreshing
Borgo Magredo Pinot Grigio 2019$45.00
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2020$55.00
Nativ Beneventano Falanghina 2020$40.00
Sergent du Roy Sancerre 2020$60.00
Full & Luscious
Tenuta Santa Maria 'Lepiga' Soave 2020$40.00
La Crema Chardonnay 2020$55.00
Jordan Chardonnay 2019$65.00
Bottled Red
Light & Fruitforward
Mauro Molino 'Leradici' Barbera d'Asti 2019$40.00
Meiomi Pinot Noir 2019$40.00
Medium Bodied & Elegant
La Fenice Barbaresco 2012$65.00
Franco Francesco Barolo DOCG 2014$75.00
Franco Amoroso Barolo DOCG 2016$65.00
Decoy Red Blend 2019$40.00
Fattoria di Grignano Chianti 2018$45.00
Tres Palacios Merlot 2018$40.00
Earthy & Complex
Ruffino Chianti Riserva Ducale Tan 2018$65.00
Ruffino Chianti Riserva Ducale Gold 2012$80.00
Chateau La Graviere Bordeaux 2018$45.00
Isla Cotes du Rhone 2019$45.00
Big & Bold
Turley 'Juvenile' Zinfandel 2019$60.00
Recchia Amarone DOCG 2015$75.00
Masi Costasera Amarone 2015$100.00
Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2017$90.00
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2016$125.00
Land of Saints Cabernet 2019$45.00
Guicciardini Strozzi, Ocra, Supertuscan 2017$60.00
What 51 people are saying
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- 4.4Food
- 4.1Service
- 4.4Ambience
- 4.1Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
La Mensa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 660-7950.
La Mensa is rated 4.3 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.
La Mensa does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(201) 660-7950530 Livingston St Norwood, NJ 07648-1338
Additional information
- Cross street
Livingston Street
- Neighborhood
Norwood
- Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Comfort Food
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Business Casual
- Parking details
Private Lot
- Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
- Website
- Phone number
(201) 660-7950
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