Sam Vera Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Sam Vera, an exquisite dining destination located in Marlboro Township, NJ. This charming establishment offers a thoughtful menu combining Italian culinary traditions with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Start your meal with vibrant salads like the Insalata Di Cesare or the refreshing Barbabietole E Gorgonzola, each carefully crafted to enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients. Move on to their grill offerings, featuring the succulent Tagliata Di Manzo, a marble-rich New York sirloin steak served atop a bed of arugula, or the tender Nodino Grigliato, veal chops elevated by vinegar peppers. Seafood lovers will delight in dishes such as the Dentice Marechiara, a delectable red snapper that embodies the essence of the sea.
Patrons rave about the exceptional service and cozy ambiance, which together create the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience. Whether for a special occasion or a casual night out, Sam Vera promises culinary excellence with every visit.
From the Grill
Tagliata Di Manzo
Grilled 16 oz. New York sirloin steak, served over a bed of arugula, tomatoes, roasted potatoes, and touch of rosemary, garlic, and olive oil.
Nodino Grigliato
Grilled 16 oz. rack of veal chops, served with hot and sweet vinegar peppers wine sauce, and roasted peppers.
Costata Di Agnello Arriminata
Roasted rack of lamb with a touch of Dijon mustard and Italian bread crumbs, served with artichokes, roasted potatoes, and a red wine and rosemary au jus.
Filetto Di Manzo
Grilled 12 oz. filet mignon, grilled Portobello mushroom cap, sauteed spinach, and a red wine reduction sauce
Sogliola Francaise
Filet of sole dipped in egg wash and sauteed in a white wine sauce with lemon and butter.
Gamberi Fra Diavolo
Large shrimp sauteed in a spicy fresh plum tomato sauce with garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Upon request can be served non spicy.
Dentice Marechiara
Filet of red snapper sauteed in a light tomato sauce with clams, mussels and calamari.
Zuppa Di Pesce
A combination of scallops, shrimp, clams, mussels, and lobster tail, cooked in a plum tomato sauce with basil and parsley.
Salmone Grigliato A La Olive
Grilled Atlantic salmon with a warm chopped fresh tomato, black olives, and caper sauce.
Cernia A La Livornese
Filet of sea bass, cooked in a fresh tomato sauce with black olives, capers, garlic and olive oil.
Secondi di Pesce / Fish
Contorni / Vegetable
Scarola
Escarole sauteed with garlic and extra virgin wine oil.
Broccoli Di Rabe
Italian bitter broccoli di rabe with garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Crocchette Di Patate
Potato croquette, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, parsley, breaded and fried.
Spinaci
Fresh spinach sauteed with garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Nodino A La Capricciosa
Thinly pounded veal chop, breaded and pan fried, served with a chopped arugula and tomato salad.
Scaloppine Marsala
Tender pieces of veal pounded thin and sauteed in a sweet Marsala wine sauce with wild mushrooms.
Pollo Francaise
Chicken breast dipped in egg wash, then sauteed in a white wine sauce with lemon and butter.
Pollo Marsala
Chicken breast sauteed in a sweet Marsala wine sauce with wild mushrooms.
Saltimbocca A La Romana
Tender slices of pounded veal, topped with prosciutto, sauteed in a sage and wine sauce over sweet spinach.
Filetto Di Maiale Pepato
Tender pork tenderloin, peppered and pan roasted, served with Tuscan white beans, broccoli di rape, fresh rosemary and garlic au jus.
Vitella Parmigiana
Slice of veal cutlet, breaded and pan fried, topped with a plum tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.
Pollo Samvera
Breast of chicken sauteed in a white wine sauce, shallots, asparagus, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Vitella Martini
Tender slices of veal dipped in breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese, then cooked in a creamy white wine sauce.
Secondi di Carne / Veal & Chicken
Zuppa / Soup
Pasta E Fagioli
Thick cannellini bean soup with ditalini pasta.
Minestrone
A hearty stew of mixed vegetables with a touch of tomato sauce.
Vongole Arreganato
Little neck clams baked with Italian flavored bread crumbs.
Zuppa De Cozze
Mussels sauteed with garlic, white wine and a touch of tomato sauce.
Zuppa Di Vongola
Little neck clams sauteed with garlic, white wine and a touch of tomato sauce.
Bresaola
Cured beef with arugula and shaved Grana Padano Cheese, in an olive oil dressing
Mozzarella & Peperoni Arrostiti
Fresh mozzarella and grapevine tomatoes served sliced with basil and sweet roasted peppers.
Antipasto Caldo
An assortment of baked clams and mussels oreganata, shrimp scampi sauce, mozzarella in carrozza and eggplant rollatini.
Antipasto Freddo
An assortment of prosciutto di Parma, soppressata, salami, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, provolone cheese and gaeta olives.
Spiedini Romano
Fresh mozzarella and bread—first pan fried, then finished in a white wine capers and anchovies sauce.
Cocktail Di Gamberi
Shrimp cocktail served with a house horseradish cocktail sauce.
Insalata Di Mare
Fresh seafood salad of: octopus, calamari, shrimp, scungilli, celery, gaeta black olives, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil.
Calamari Fritti
Tender squid, battered and fried, served with a marinara dipping sauce.
Antipasti / Appetizer
Insalata / Salad
Insalate Di Cesare
Romaine lettuce, croutons, and a house made classic Caesar dressing.
Barbabietole E Gorgonzola
Roasted sliced fresh beets, arugula, crumpled Gorgonzola walnuts, and fig vinaigrette.
Insalata Mista
House mixed salad of baby greens, onions, tomatoes and house vinaigrette.
Tricolore
Radicchio, endive, arugula, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Risotto Ai Funghi Porcini
Arborio, Italian rice, mixed mild mushrooms, porcini, shiitake, portobello, cremini, and Parmesan cheese.
Linguine A La Vongole
Little neck clams sauteed with garlic, olive oil, and white wine. Upon request can be served with tomato added.
Capellini Ai Frutti Di Mare
Fresh seafood sauce of calamari, clams, mussels, shrimp, and a touch of tomato and garlic.
Pappardelle A La Bolognese
Wide ribbons of fresh pasta in a rich ground beef meat sauce.
Orecchiette Cime Di Rape
Ear shaped pasta, chopped Italian broccoli di rape, crumpled sweet fennel sausage, garlic and toasted bread crumbs.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Italian pancetta bacon, onions, Parmigiano, egg yolk and a touch of cream.
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Homemade potato gnocchi arrabbiata, spicy plum tomato sauce, fresh basil, dry oregano, and chopped mozzarella.