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.
Bruschetta
Fresh tomato, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, toasted baguettes
Cold Antipasto For 2
Artichoke hearts, black olives, capicola, mozzarella, mortadella, prosciutto,reggiano parmigiana, roasted peppers, provolone and sopressata
Mileo
Capicola, fresh mozzarella, mortadella, prosciutto, reggiano parmigiana
Clam Cocktail
Eight freshly shucked on their half shell
Crabmeat Cocktail
Jumbo lump, served in a martini glass
Oyster Cocktail
Four on their half shell
Seafood Salad
Calamari, crabmeat, mussels and shrimp, plum tomato,celery, red onions, lemon, extra virgin olive oil and garlic
Shrimp Cocktail
Four jumbo shrimp on a martini glass
Babs Calabrese
Sauteed long hot finger peppers, onions, mushrooms, sliced potatoes
Bobbys Hot Antipasto For 2
Clams casino, crab cake, eggplant rollatini, fried calamari,fried shrimp, lobster ravioli and mozzarella in carozza
Clams Casino
Baked with ground fresh vegetables, crispy bacon
Fried Calamari
Golden brown, sweet or spicy marinara
Garlic Bread
Garlic, grated cheese, herbs add mozzarella 2
Garlic Shrimp
Garlic, white wine, lemon, butter
Ginger Calamari
Golden fried, honey sweetened fresh ginger, freshly chopped tomato, basil and onion
Mozzarella In Carrozza
Panfried layers of American bread, mozzarella and ham
Spiedini
Mozzarella in Carozza, with anchovy and capers, red wine reduction
Hot Appetizers
Soups
Bisque Cup
Crabmeat and shrimp, lobster base, fresh cream
Bisque Bowl
Crabmeat and shrimp, lobster base, fresh cream
Escarole And Beans Cup
Haricot Beans and Escarole
Escarole And Beans Bowl
Haricot Beans and Escarole
Pasta E Fagioli Cup
An Italian Classic Pastina and Beans
Pasta E Fagioli Bowl
An Italian Classic Pastina and Beans
Brianna
Mixed greens diced with prosciutto, sopressata,fresh mozzarella, provolone, mortadella, tomatoes, American cheese, black olives, house vinaigrette
Wedge
Iceberg, crumbled blue cheese, bacon bits
Caesar
Romaine, seasoned croutons
Salads
Pasta
Brielles Spaghetti
Sauteed with freshly chopped tomato, spinach,fresh mozzarella, olive oil, garlic and white wine
Brylees Scafatoons
Large fresh rigatoni, Nonnas gravy, a dollop of ricotta
Cheese Ravioli
Ricotta, tomato sauce
Fussili Agromonte
Fresh cork screw pasta, meat ragu, breaded eggplant, melted mozzarella
Fussili TJ
Fresh cork screw pasta, tomato, basil, garlic, fresh chopped mozzarella
Linguini Aglio
Sauteed escarole, extra virgin olive oil and garlic add anchovies 2
Linguini Primavera
Asparagus, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, squash and zucchini, pink cream
Lobster Ravioli
Lobster, ricotta, vodka, pink cream
Orecchiette Becky
Ear shaped pasta, jumbo shrimp, crabmeat, spinach, cognac, pink cream
Orecchiette Nicholas
Ear shaped pasta, broccoli rabe, sausage,white kidney beans, olive oil, garlic, white wine
Penne Vodka
Pink cream sauce, sweet peas add jumbo lump crabmeat 6
Rigatoni Arrabiata
Hot cherry peppers, red pepper flakes, marinara
Rigatoni Bolognese Sauce
Beef meat sauce, topped with melted mozzarella
Rigatoni Michelangelo
Sauteed with onions, prosciutto, sweet peas, white wine, cream sauce
Spaghetti E Carne
Italian meatballs and sliced sausage, Nonnas gravy
Brodys Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded, mozzarella, meat sauce or spice it up and order it Fra Diavolo
Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded, mozzarella, sweet marinara
Eggplant Rollatini
Rolled with ricotta, sweet marinara, melted mozzarella
Eggplant
Chicken
Chicken Arrabiata
Balsamic vinegar, garlic, herbs, white wine, demiglace reduction, over angel hair
Chicken Betsy
Grilled and tossed with romaine, mesclun, tomatoes, red onions and potatoes, Betsys special dressing
Drunken Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded cutlet, vodka and tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella
Chicken Francese
Sauteed lemon, butter, white wine, asparagus
Chicken Gallagher
Breaded, pan fried, topped with a chopped garden salad, extra virgin olive oil, a hint of balsamic vinegar
Chicken Giambotta
Mushrooms, onions, potatoes, sweet or hot peppers, demiglace reduction
Chicken Marsala
Mushrooms, marsala wine, demiglace reduction
Chicken Milanese
Breaded, pan fried, served with spinach and fresh tomato
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded, tomato sauce, melted mozzarella
Chicken Principessa
Eggplant, prosciutto, fresh tomato, melted mozzarella, sweet peas, marsala wine
Chicken San Marino
Mushrooms, sweet peas, over angel hair, vodka, pink cream sauce
Baccala Genovese
Italian boneless cod sauteed with onions and potatoes, light tomato, basil and garlic sauce
Blackened Salmon
Spicy hot, authentic Cajun style spices, sesame seeds, served with, broccoli rabe
Broiled Salmon
Garlic, lemon, butter and white wine, served with broccoli rabe
Fresh Clams
In their shell, olive oil and garlic or plum tomato sauce over linguini
Lemon Sole Bella Vita
Stuffed with crabmeat and shrimp, lemon, garlic and white wine
Lemon Sole Broiled
Sauteed lemon, garlic, white wine served with asparagus
Shrimp Marinara
Sweet marinara, over linguini or spice it up Fra Diavolo
Shrimp Fiorentina
Lemon, butter, white wine, over spinach, topped with melted mozzarella
Shrimp Parmigiana
Breaded, marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella
Shrimp Scampi
Sauteed with garlic, lemon, butter and white wine, served over spinach
Swordfish Balsamico
Rubbed with a balsamic glaze, served over a mesclun salad
Swordfish Marechiara
Sauteed with clams, mussels and shrimp, tomato, basil, garlic sauce
Seafood
Veal all milk fed
Veal Chop Appian Way
Served on a bed of escarole in a garlic, demiglace reduction
Veal Appian Way
Sauteed mushrooms and garlic, over a bed of escarole, demiglace reduction
Veal Francese
Sauteed lemon, butter and white wine, served with asparagus
Veal Marsala
Sauteed with mushrooms, marsala wine, demiglace reduction
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded, tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella
Veal Saltimbocca
Prosciutto, melted mozzarella, a bed of escarole, demiglace reduction
Veal Valdostano
Prosciutto, fontina cheese, mushrooms, marsala wine, demiglace reduction
Pork Chops Forestiera
Sauteed bacon, mushrooms, onions, red wine, demiglace reduction
Pork Chops Giambotta
Sweet or hot peppers, mushrooms, onions, potatoes, demiglace reduction
Pork Chops Grilled
Served with broccoli rabe
Rack Of Veal
Grilled, served with broccoli rabe and sliced potatoes
Beef Braciola Sunday Gravy
Rolled with prosciutto and mozzarella, slowly braised, served with meatballs and sausage over spaghetti
Brunos Steak Salad
16oz, New York sirloin, grilled and tossed with romaine, mesclun, tomatoes, red onions and potatoes, Brunos special dressing
Filet Mignon Brandon
10oz, Topped with roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella, cognac reduction
Filet Mignon
10oz, Grilled, served with sliced potatoes
Kansas City Strip
16oz, Grilled, served with French fries
New York Sirloin
16oz, Grilled, served with French fries
Steaks and Chops all prime USDA CAB
Side Dishes
Broccoli
Sauteed Extra virgin olive oil and garlic
Broccoli Rabe
Sauteed Extra virgin olive oil and garlic
Escarole
Sauteed Extra virgin olive oil and garlic
Spinach
Sauteed Extra virgin olive oil and garlic
Sausage
Noonas Gravy
Meatballs
Nonnas Gravy
Angel Hair
Choice of Sauce Bolognese, Marinara, Oil Garlic or Vodka
Linguini
Choice of Sauce Bolognese, Marinara, Oil Garlic or Vodka
Orecchiette
Choice of Sauce Bolognese, Marinara, Oil Garlic or Vodka
Penne
Choice of Sauce Bolognese, Marinara, Oil Garlic or Vodka
Rigatoni
Choice of Sauce Bolognese, Marinara, Oil Garlic or Vodka
Spaghetti
Choice of Sauce Bolognese, Marinara, Oil Garlic or Vodka
Sides of Pasta
Kids Menu Small Plates
Chicken Fingers
Served with French fries and ketchup
Chicken Wings
Served with French Fries
Buffalo Wings
Served with French Fries
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded cutlet, tomato sauce, melted mozzarella
Mozzarella Sticks
Served with sweet marinara sauce
Fried Shrimp
Served with cocktail sauce
Fried Ravioli
Served with tomato sauce
Spaghetti And Meatballs
Almost every kids favorite
Penne With Butter
for kids that dont think they like red sauce
Mozzarella In Carrozza
Panfried layers of American bread, mozzarella and ham
Corn Nuggets
Deepfried
Vegetable Egg Roll
If youre craving Asian
Broccoli And Cheddar
Deep fried nuggets
Zucchini Sticks
Breaded and deep fried
Vegetable Dumplings
Sweet honey to drizzle on
Spaghetti With Butter
Until they decide they really do like tomato sauce