La Strada of Merrick Menu
Welcome to La Strada of Merrick, an Italian gem situated at 2100 Merrick Ave, where pizza meets a heartwarming ambiance. This distinguished eatery excels in delivering authentic Italian flavors while ensuring a casual yet classy dining experience.
The menu features a delightful array of appetizers, with the Baked Clams and Fried Calamari standing out as crowd favorites. For salad lovers, the Cold Antipasto Salad is a vibrant mix of textures and tastes, perfect for sharing. The rich Stracciatelli Alla Romana soup warms the soul and sets the stage for an exquisite main course.
Expect friendly service, a full bar, and a welcoming environment suitable for families and large groups alike. Whether you're indulging in a cozy lunch, a romantic dinner, or planning a celebration, La Strada embodies the spirit of Italian hospitality—a true treasure in Merrick.
Appetizers
Baked Clams
Fried Calamari
Shrimp Cocktail
2 Jumbo shrimp.
Coconut Shrimp
Stuffed Artichoke
Eggplant Rollatini
Hot Antipasto
Burrata Mozzarella
Mozzarella En Carrozza
Mozzarella Sticks
Chicken Fingers
French Fries
Riceball
Stuffed Protobello
Crab meat vegetable stuffing.
Griiled Pulpo Leg
Served in garlic & oil cannelli beans.
Cold Antipasto Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with tomato, ham, sundried tomato, sauteed mushrooms, hot and sweet sopressata, salami, olives, glardiniara, stuffed got peppers, provolone, sharp pecorino romano, sweet pepper strip & roasted peppers.&
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with homemade croutons, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Cobb Salad
Mesclun greens topped with tomato, bacon, hard boiled egg, avocado & chicken with balsamic vinaigrette.
House Salad
Bed of greens topped with olives, red onions, tomato & cucumber.
Pear Salad
Mesclun green, topped with poached pears, gorgonzola cheese & toasted sugared walnuts, with raspberry vinaigrette.
Mandarini Salad
Mesclun green, topped with mandarini oranges, craisins, sugared walnuts, red onions & gorgonzola cheese, with raspberry vinaigrette.
Salad
Soup
Stracciatelli Alla Romana
Cheese Tortellini
Chicken and Vegetable Noodle
Pasta E Fagioli
Escatole & Bean
Fresh Sea Food
A medley of mussels, clams, shrimp & rice in a clear broth.
Meatballs
2 pieces.
Sausage
2 pieces.
Brocolli Rabe
Sauteed in garlic & oil.
Spinach
Sauteed in garlic and oil.
Broccoli
Sauteed in garlic and oil.
Chicken
Garlic Knots
Garlic Bread
Side Orders
Wraps
Chicken Caesar
Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, grated Parmesan and Caesar dressing.
Fresh Mozzarella
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, red onions and fresh basil.
Garden
Fresh mushrooms, cucumbers, tomato, red onions, roasted ted peppers & mixed greens.
Mediterranean
Spinach, avocado, feta cheese, cucumber, tomato & black olives.
Buffalo Chicken
Hot and spicy with blue cheese & mozzarella.
Chicken Caesar Ciabatta
Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce and creamy Caesar dressing.
Coppola Ciabatta
Grilled or fried chicken, fresh mozzarella & roasted red peppers.
La Starda Ciabatta
Fried eggplant, fresh mozzarella, tomato & basil.
Niero Ciabatta
Grilled sliced steak with fresh mozzarella, tomato & mixed greens.
Cavaliere Ciabatta
Fresh mozzarella, tomato & roasted peppers.
Scalise Ciabatta
Broccoli rabe, sausage, chicken fried or grilled & mozzarella.
Ciabatta
Hot Heros
Chicken Parmesan Hero
Chicken Broccoli Rabe Roasted Peppers Fresh Mozzarella Hero
Chicken Bruschetta Hero
Chicken Buffalo Style Hero
Chicken with Romaine Tomato & Mayo Hero
Chicken Marsala Hero
Eggplant Parmesan Hero
Eggplant Rollatini Hero
Eggplant Grilled Hero
Meatball Parmesan Hero
Potato, Eggs & Mozzarella Hero
Peppers, Eggs & Mozzarella Hero
Sausage Permesan Hero
Sausage, Peppers and Onions Hero
Sausage, Broccoli Rabe & Roasted Red Peppers Hero
Shrimp Parmesan Hero
Shrimp Parmesan Buffalo Style Hero
Veal Parmesan Hero
Veal, Red And Green Peppers, Onion Parmesan Hero
Veal Marsala Hero
Pasta Alfredo
A rich sauce of cream, Parmesan cheese and a touch of butter.
Pasta Alla Vodka
An original, made of tomato, cream, Parmesan cheese and prosciutto.
Pasta Bolognese
A creamy pink meat sauce.
Pasta Broccoli Rabe
Broccoli rabe sauteed with garlic & oil.
Pasta Carbonara
A light cream sauce with onions, prosciutto, peas and Parmesan cheese.
Cavetelli
Grilled vegetables in a pomodoro sauce, topped with diced fresh mozzarella cheese.
Gnocchi In Pesto
Creamy basil sauce with grilled chicken.
Linguine With Clam Sauce
Fresh clams with your choice of red or white clam sauce.
Lobster Ravioli
Lobster stuffed ravioli in a creamy basil, pesto with grilled shrimp.
Prima Vera
Crispy vegetable served in your choice of garlic & oil or pomodoro sauce.
Puttanesca
Olives, capers, mushrooms, onions & basil in marinara sauce.
Stuffed Rigatoni Bolognese
Stuffed with rigatoni cheese, in a creamy pink bolognese sauce.
Baked Ziti
Baked Lasagne
Baked Ravioli
With melted mozzarella.
Plain Baked Ravioli
Baked Stuffed Shells
Baked Manicotti
Pasta
Chicken
Chicken Bruschetta
Chicken cutlets, fried or grilled, topped with a blend of diced tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, onions, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Chicken Francese
Served in a white wine & lemon butter sauce.
Chicken Marsala
Made with Marsala wine, fresh mushrooms and shallots.
Chicken Parmesan
Fried grilled cutlets, topped with pomodoro sauce & melted mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Piccata
Chicken sauteed in a white wine lemon caper sauce with artichoke hearts.
Chicken Sorrentino
Sauteed chicken, topped with prosciutto, eggplant & fresh mozzarella, in a brown gravy with a touch of pomodoro.
Chicken Cuscinetti
Sauteed chicken, topped with prosciutto & melted provolone in a brady demi glaze.
Chicken Principessa
Sauteed chicken, in a light pomodoro sauce topped with asparagus & melted mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Rollatini
2 rolls of chicken stuffed with prosciutto, mozzarella & parsley, topped with a light mushroom brown gravy with a touch of pomodoro sauce.
Chicken Scarpariello
Chicken sauteed with sausage in a tangy rosemary & balsamic vinaigrette sauce.
Chicken Gorgonzola
La stradas own francese style chicken topped with sauteed spinach, mushroom & prosciutto in a melted mozzarella & gorgonzola sauce.
Chicken Tuscana
Sliced boneless chicken breast in a creamy garlic white wine sauce, with sundried tomato & spinach served over fresh pappardelle.
Paramesanen Crusted Chicken
Sauteed in a cream of tomato & basil sauce.
Veal Bruschetta
Fried or grilled cutlets, topped diced tomato, mozzarella cheese, basil, drizzled balsamic glazed.
Veal Francese
Served in a white wine and lemon butter sauce.
Veal Marsala
Made with Marsala wine, fresh mushrooms and shallots.
Veal Parmesan
Fried or grilled cutlets, topped with pomodoro sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Veal Piccata
Tender medallions, sauteed in a white wine lemon Caper sauce with artichoke hearts.
Veal Sorrentino
Sauteed and topped with prosciutto, eggplant and fresh mozzarella in a brown gravy with a touch of pomodoro.
Veal
Fish
Filet of Sole
Your choice of grilled, broiled or Francese.
Calamari Pescatore Fra Diavolo
A medley of scallops, calamari, mussels and clams in a spicy tomato sauce.
Fresh Salmon
Your choice of Oreganate , bruschetta or pistachio encrusted.
Tilapia Oreganata
Broiled and lightly breaded in a white wine sauce.
Fruitti Di Mare
Sauteed scungilli, calamari, scallops, clams, shrimp, mussels and an 8 oz. lobster tail over your choice of pasta.
Shrimp Scampi
Sauteed in a lemon butter sauce with a hint of garlic.
Stuffed Shrimp
5 Jumbo. Stuffed with crab meat.
Shrimp Parmesan
Served in pomodoro sauce with melted mozzarella.
Mussels Red and White
Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant lightly floured and fried, topped with Pomodori sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Timballo Siciliano
Thinly sliced eggplant surrounds a medley of fettuccine, peas, mozzarella and seasoned chop meat in a creamy pink sauce.
Eggplant
Beef
Gladiator Ribeye
Broiled, tender and juicy bone in ribeye, approximately 28 ounces, served with sauteed mushrooms, onions and mashed potato.
Boneless Ribeye
Approximatelly 20 oz.
Skirt Steak
Broiled and topped with sauteed cherry peppers, onions, mushrooms and served with mashed potato and mixed vegetables.
Boneless Short Ribs
Served in a brown gravy, with grilled asparagus and potato croquette.
Broiled Baby Lamb Chops
In balsamic vinegar reduction served over broccoli rabe.
Margherita
Fresh mozzarella and plum tomato sauce.
Meatball and Ricotto
Club House Road
Fresh mozzarella, plum tomato, sweet Italian sausage, roasted red peppers and Portabello mushrooms.
White Pie Ricotta and spinach
Ortolana
Zuchini, carrots, string beans, broccoli and eggplant served in your choice of garlic and oil or pomodoro sauce.
Kirkwood
Italian sausage, prosciutto, gorgonzola cheese, tomato sauce and oregano.
Quattro Formaggio
White pie fresh basil, ricotta, fresh mozzarella cheese, blue cheese and provolone.
Capricciosa
Black and green olives, mushrooms, artichokes, prosciutto, sausage, fresh mozzarella cheese, plum tomato sauce.
Vesuvio
Broccoli rabe, hot cherry peppers, sausage, fresh mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
Quantro Stagioni
Artichokes, black and green olives, prosciutto, mushrooms, fresh mozzarella cheese and plum tomato sauce.
The Street
La Strada. Pepperoni, meatballs, sweet crumbled sausage, fried chicken, eggplant, roasted peppers, red onions, mushrooms, mozzarella and plum tomato .
