The Appian Way Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to The Appian Way, a charming venue nestled in Orange, NJ, that effortlessly combines Italian cuisine with a vibrant, inviting atmosphere. This veteran-owned establishment not only offers a rich menu of mouthwatering dishes but also provides a range of dining options suitable for all occasions.

From intimate dinners to festive gatherings, the menu highlights include delectable vegan and vegetarian options catering to diverse palates. Picture yourself savoring authentic Italian pasta, while enjoying happy hour specials at the full bar.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Offers catering and delivery
  • Kid-friendly options available

The Appian Way is perfect for those who value quality food in a relaxed setting. Join us for a meal that feels both special and comfortably casual, surrounded by friends and family, as you relish in the unique flavors of Italy.

Cold Appetizers

Baccala Salad

Italian boneless cod, plum tomato, celery, red onions, lemon, extra virgin olive oil and garlic.

$$18.00

Bruschetta

Fresh tomato, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, toasted baguettes

$$9.00

Cold Antipasto For 2

Artichoke hearts, black olives, capicola, mozzarella, mortadella, prosciutto,reggiano parmigiana, roasted peppers, provolone and sopressata

$$21.00

Mileo

Capicola, fresh mozzarella, mortadella, prosciutto, reggiano parmigiana

$$14.00

Clam Cocktail

Eight freshly shucked on their half shell

$$12.00

Crabmeat Cocktail

Jumbo lump, served in a martini glass

$$18.00

Oyster Cocktail

Four on their half shell

$$13.99

Seafood Salad

Calamari, crabmeat, mussels and shrimp, plum tomato,celery, red onions, lemon, extra virgin olive oil and garlic

$$19.00

Shrimp Cocktail

Four jumbo shrimp on a martini glass

$$15.00

Babs Calabrese

Sauteed long hot finger peppers, onions, mushrooms, sliced potatoes

$$14.00

Bobbys Hot Antipasto For 2

Clams casino, crab cake, eggplant rollatini, fried calamari,fried shrimp, lobster ravioli and mozzarella in carozza

$$29.00

Clams Casino

Baked with ground fresh vegetables, crispy bacon

$$14.00

Fried Calamari

Golden brown, sweet or spicy marinara

$$15.00

Garlic Bread

Garlic, grated cheese, herbs add mozzarella 2

$$4.00

Garlic Shrimp

Garlic, white wine, lemon, butter

$$15.00

Ginger Calamari

Golden fried, honey sweetened fresh ginger, freshly chopped tomato, basil and onion

$$16.00

Mozzarella In Carrozza

Panfried layers of American bread, mozzarella and ham

$$10.00

Spiedini

Mozzarella in Carozza, with anchovy and capers, red wine reduction

$$12.00

Hot Appetizers

Soups

Bisque Cup

Crabmeat and shrimp, lobster base, fresh cream

$$10.00

Bisque Bowl

Crabmeat and shrimp, lobster base, fresh cream

$$12.00

Escarole And Beans Cup

Haricot Beans and Escarole

$$7.00

Escarole And Beans Bowl

Haricot Beans and Escarole

$$9.00

Pasta E Fagioli Cup

An Italian Classic Pastina and Beans

$$7.00

Pasta E Fagioli Bowl

An Italian Classic Pastina and Beans

$$9.00

Brianna

Mixed greens diced with prosciutto, sopressata,fresh mozzarella, provolone, mortadella, tomatoes, American cheese, black olives, house vinaigrette

$$14.00

Wedge

Iceberg, crumbled blue cheese, bacon bits

$$11.00

Caesar

Romaine, seasoned croutons

$$7.00

Salads

Pasta

Brielles Spaghetti

Sauteed with freshly chopped tomato, spinach,fresh mozzarella, olive oil, garlic and white wine

$$21.00

Brylees Scafatoons

Large fresh rigatoni, Nonnas gravy, a dollop of ricotta

$$23.00

Cheese Ravioli

Ricotta, tomato sauce

$$21.00

Fussili Agromonte

Fresh cork screw pasta, meat ragu, breaded eggplant, melted mozzarella

$$24.00

Fussili TJ

Fresh cork screw pasta, tomato, basil, garlic, fresh chopped mozzarella

$$23.00

Linguini Aglio

Sauteed escarole, extra virgin olive oil and garlic add anchovies 2

$$23.00

Linguini Primavera

Asparagus, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, squash and zucchini, pink cream

$$24.00

Lobster Ravioli

Lobster, ricotta, vodka, pink cream

$$24.00

Orecchiette Becky

Ear shaped pasta, jumbo shrimp, crabmeat, spinach, cognac, pink cream

$$29.00

Orecchiette Nicholas

Ear shaped pasta, broccoli rabe, sausage,white kidney beans, olive oil, garlic, white wine

$$25.00

Penne Vodka

Pink cream sauce, sweet peas add jumbo lump crabmeat 6

$$22.00

Rigatoni Arrabiata

Hot cherry peppers, red pepper flakes, marinara

$$20.00

Rigatoni Bolognese Sauce

Beef meat sauce, topped with melted mozzarella

$$23.00

Rigatoni Michelangelo

Sauteed with onions, prosciutto, sweet peas, white wine, cream sauce

$$22.00

Spaghetti E Carne

Italian meatballs and sliced sausage, Nonnas gravy

$$25.00

Brodys Eggplant Parmigiana

Breaded, mozzarella, meat sauce or spice it up and order it Fra Diavolo

$$24.00

Eggplant Parmigiana

Breaded, mozzarella, sweet marinara

$$23.00

Eggplant Rollatini

Rolled with ricotta, sweet marinara, melted mozzarella

$$23.00

Eggplant

Chicken

Chicken Arrabiata

Balsamic vinegar, garlic, herbs, white wine, demiglace reduction, over angel hair

$$22.00

Chicken Betsy

Grilled and tossed with romaine, mesclun, tomatoes, red onions and potatoes, Betsys special dressing

$$25.00

Drunken Chicken Parmigiana

Breaded cutlet, vodka and tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella

$$24.00

Chicken Francese

Sauteed lemon, butter, white wine, asparagus

$$23.00

Chicken Gallagher

Breaded, pan fried, topped with a chopped garden salad, extra virgin olive oil, a hint of balsamic vinegar

$$23.00

Chicken Giambotta

Mushrooms, onions, potatoes, sweet or hot peppers, demiglace reduction

$$24.00

Chicken Marsala

Mushrooms, marsala wine, demiglace reduction

$$23.00

Chicken Milanese

Breaded, pan fried, served with spinach and fresh tomato

$$24.00

Chicken Parmigiana

Breaded, tomato sauce, melted mozzarella

$$23.00

Chicken Principessa

Eggplant, prosciutto, fresh tomato, melted mozzarella, sweet peas, marsala wine

$$24.00

Chicken San Marino

Mushrooms, sweet peas, over angel hair, vodka, pink cream sauce

$$23.00

Baccala Genovese

Italian boneless cod sauteed with onions and potatoes, light tomato, basil and garlic sauce

$$28.00

Blackened Salmon

Spicy hot, authentic Cajun style spices, sesame seeds, served with, broccoli rabe

$$29.00

Broiled Salmon

Garlic, lemon, butter and white wine, served with broccoli rabe

$$29.00

Fresh Clams

In their shell, olive oil and garlic or plum tomato sauce over linguini

$$24.00

Lemon Sole Bella Vita

Stuffed with crabmeat and shrimp, lemon, garlic and white wine

$$32.00

Lemon Sole Broiled

Sauteed lemon, garlic, white wine served with asparagus

$$29.00

Shrimp Marinara

Sweet marinara, over linguini or spice it up Fra Diavolo

$$28.00

Shrimp Fiorentina

Lemon, butter, white wine, over spinach, topped with melted mozzarella

$$30.00

Shrimp Parmigiana

Breaded, marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella

$$29.00

Shrimp Scampi

Sauteed with garlic, lemon, butter and white wine, served over spinach

$$30.00

Swordfish Balsamico

Rubbed with a balsamic glaze, served over a mesclun salad

$$28.00

Swordfish Marechiara

Sauteed with clams, mussels and shrimp, tomato, basil, garlic sauce

$$30.00

Seafood

Veal all milk fed

Veal Chop Appian Way

Served on a bed of escarole in a garlic, demiglace reduction

$$32.00

Veal Appian Way

Sauteed mushrooms and garlic, over a bed of escarole, demiglace reduction

$$30.00

Veal Francese

Sauteed lemon, butter and white wine, served with asparagus

$$29.00

Veal Marsala

Sauteed with mushrooms, marsala wine, demiglace reduction

$$29.00

Veal Parmigiana

Breaded, tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella

$$28.00

Veal Saltimbocca

Prosciutto, melted mozzarella, a bed of escarole, demiglace reduction

$$30.00

Veal Valdostano

Prosciutto, fontina cheese, mushrooms, marsala wine, demiglace reduction

$$30.00

Pork Chops Forestiera

Sauteed bacon, mushrooms, onions, red wine, demiglace reduction

$$28.00

Pork Chops Giambotta

Sweet or hot peppers, mushrooms, onions, potatoes, demiglace reduction

$$29.00

Pork Chops Grilled

Served with broccoli rabe

$$30.00

Rack Of Veal

Grilled, served with broccoli rabe and sliced potatoes

$$32.00

Beef Braciola Sunday Gravy

Rolled with prosciutto and mozzarella, slowly braised, served with meatballs and sausage over spaghetti

$$30.00

Brunos Steak Salad

16oz, New York sirloin, grilled and tossed with romaine, mesclun, tomatoes, red onions and potatoes, Brunos special dressing

$$32.00

Filet Mignon Brandon

10oz, Topped with roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella, cognac reduction

$$36.00

Filet Mignon

10oz, Grilled, served with sliced potatoes

$$34.00

Kansas City Strip

16oz, Grilled, served with French fries

$$32.00

New York Sirloin

16oz, Grilled, served with French fries

$$32.00

Steaks and Chops all prime USDA CAB

Side Dishes

Broccoli

Sauteed Extra virgin olive oil and garlic

$$6.00

Broccoli Rabe

Sauteed Extra virgin olive oil and garlic

$$9.00

Escarole

Sauteed Extra virgin olive oil and garlic

$$8.00

Spinach

Sauteed Extra virgin olive oil and garlic

$$7.00

Sausage

Noonas Gravy

$$7.00

Meatballs

Nonnas Gravy

$$8.00

Angel Hair

Choice of Sauce Bolognese, Marinara, Oil Garlic or Vodka

$$3.00

Linguini

Choice of Sauce Bolognese, Marinara, Oil Garlic or Vodka

$$3.00

Orecchiette

Choice of Sauce Bolognese, Marinara, Oil Garlic or Vodka

$$3.00

Penne

Choice of Sauce Bolognese, Marinara, Oil Garlic or Vodka

$$3.00

Rigatoni

Choice of Sauce Bolognese, Marinara, Oil Garlic or Vodka

$$3.00

Spaghetti

Choice of Sauce Bolognese, Marinara, Oil Garlic or Vodka

$$3.00

Sides of Pasta

Kids Menu Small Plates

Chicken Fingers

Served with French fries and ketchup

$$14.00

Chicken Wings

Served with French Fries

$$15.00

Buffalo Wings

Served with French Fries

$$15.00

Chicken Parmigiana

Breaded cutlet, tomato sauce, melted mozzarella

$$15.00

Mozzarella Sticks

Served with sweet marinara sauce

$$10.00

Fried Shrimp

Served with cocktail sauce

$$15.00

Fried Ravioli

Served with tomato sauce

$$12.00

Spaghetti And Meatballs

Almost every kids favorite

$$15.00

Penne With Butter

for kids that dont think they like red sauce

$$12.00

Mozzarella In Carrozza

Panfried layers of American bread, mozzarella and ham

$$10.00

Corn Nuggets

Deepfried

$$10.00

Vegetable Egg Roll

If youre craving Asian

$$10.00

Broccoli And Cheddar

Deep fried nuggets

$$10.00

Zucchini Sticks

Breaded and deep fried

$$10.00

Vegetable Dumplings

Sweet honey to drizzle on

$$10.00

Spaghetti With Butter

Until they decide they really do like tomato sauce

$$12.00