antipasti & entrées
antipasti
mozzarella en carozza
breadcrumb-encrusted mozzarella, delicately fried and
served over a bed of marinara
9
bruschetta
grilled peasant bread topped with tomatoes, red onion and basil
9
crostini
grilled peasant bread topped with lemony chickpea puree and arugula
9
prince edward island mussels
steamed with choice of garlic and white wine or
marinara
12 (g*)
crispy calamari
lightly breaded and fried with garlic, pepperoncini and capers
13
zuppa & insalata
zuppa del giorno
selections vary daily
bowl 8, cup 6
italian wedding soup
a marriage of tiny meatballs, spinach and pearl pasta in a
chicken broth
bowl 8, cup 6
kale salad
sliced beets and apples tossed in raspberry vinaigrette with glazed walnuts and gorgonzola cheese
11(g*)
arugula salad
locally-grown arugula tossed with olive oil, a touch of fresh
lemon juice and finished with shaved parmesan
10 (g*)
caprese
vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil drizzled with
extra virgin olive oil
11(g*)
wedge salad
a
generous portion of iceberg lettuce served with tomatoes, shredded
carrots, crispy prosciutto and our famous gorgonzola dressing
10(g*)
caesar salad
tossed with a house-made lemon-garlic vinaigrette, aged parmesan & croutons large 9, small 6
with grilled chicken +6, with
grilled shrimp +9, with seared salmon +13
house salad
served with your choice of gorgonzola dressing, creamy Italian, or orange-balsamic vinaigrette
5
pasta
choice of capellini, linguine, penne, fettuccine, whole wheat spaghetti or gluten-free penne and one of
the following house-made sauces:
marinara
full-flavored, slowly-cooked San Marzano tomatoes
full 11,
petite 8
garlic & olive oil
a classic dish, topped with anchovies if desired
full 11, petite 8
vodka sauce
a
smooth pink tomato cream sauce and a local favorite
full 16,
petite 12
alfredo
a
rich cream sauce made with aged parmesan
full 18, petite 14
pesto
a
classic summer dish made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts and
grated parmesan
full 16, petite 14
white or red clam sauce
baby hardshell and chopped clams gently simmered with fresh
garlic and flavorful herbs
full 20, petite 17
puttanesca
a
hot and spicy dish sautéed with tomatoes, garlic, olives, anchovies,
hot pepper and olive oil
full 15, petite 13
rapini
broccoli
rabe, delicately sautéed in olive oil with diced tomatoes, garlic
and sweet and hot sausage
17
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eggplant napolean
lightly breaded eggplant layered with fresh tomato, roasted red pepper and mozzarella, over marinara
17
gnocchi
soft
potato dumplings tossed in a fresh garlic, tomato, basil and olive
oil sauce
20
power blend
spinach, kale, broccoli rabe and chickpeas in garlic & oil with a hint of lemon
17
additions
sweet or hot
sausage 6
grilled boneless chicken 6
meatballs 6
grilled shrimp 9
grilled salmon
13
carne, pollo
parmigiana
a
GJ's favorite, lightly breaded, topped with marinara, parmesan and
melted mozzarella
chicken 18
marsala
a
delicate dish made with sautéed mushrooms and shallots, finished
with a slightly sweet Marsala wine sauce
chicken 19
piccata
sautéed
in a light lemon-white wine sauce with capers
chicken 19
saltimbocca
layered with sautéed mushrooms, prosciutto and mozzarella, finished with a Marsala wine sauce
chicken 21
frutta di mare
sole francese
a
filet of sole dipped in egg, gently sautéed and topped with a light,
refreshing lemon sauce
23
parmesan crusted sole
lightly sautéed with fresh basil, diced tomatoes, garlic and white wine, served over a bed of fresh baby spinach
25
mixed seafood in brodo
a medley of shrimp, baby clams and Prince Edward Island
mussels, simmered in a garlic white wine sauce and served over a bed
of linguine
27
grilled salmon
fresh salmon filet, grilled to perfection, finished with a light lemon herb butter 25 (g*)
horseradish crusted salmon
a fresh salmon filet encrusted in horseradish, breadcrumbs and finished with a tangy lemon-caper dill sauce
26
shrimp scampi
jumbo shrimp, pan seared with fresh garlic, lemon and parsley on a bed of linguine
27
side orders
sautéed spinach or kale
6
broccoli rabe 6
vegetable of the day 6
french fries 5
garlic johns famous garlic bread
full loaf 9, half loaf 6
with melted mozzarella and side of marinara full 12, half 7
casual fare
all casual fare
include a side of french fries.
garlic john's burger
topped with decadent caramelized onions and crumbled
gorgonzola cheese. 13
american burger
the classic with lettuce, fresh tomato, sliced onion and melted
mozzarella
13
italian burger
topped with prosciutto, pesto aioli, arugula, tomato, mozzarella and crispy onions
14
grilled pizza
margherita
the
classic with sliced fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fresh
basil
15, with arugula 16
americano
loaded
with sliced meatballs, sweet sausage, marinara and mozzarella
17
pesto
topped with feta cheese, tomatoes and arugula
17
(g*) indicates
dishes that are gluten-free. Many of our veal, chicken and
seafood dishes can also be prepared gluten-free.
We are also able to accommodate those who are vegan or require a dairy-free diet.
Entrées (except petite sizes of pasta, burgers and pizzas) include a house salad. Many of our entrées are accompanied by a vegetable and starch
