Located just outside Morristown and less than an hour from New York City, Bar Cilento infuses classically traditional American bar fare with its Italian-American owners' culinary heritage.
Pronounced chee-LEN-toe, Cilento is the region in southern Italy where Sam and Gerardina "GiGi" Giordano, the owners of the newest addition to northern New Jersey's dining scene, were born and raised. (And where they met!)
For Sam and GiGi, the region of their upbringing represents everything they aim to achieve with their restaurant and tavern: A sense of family. A respite from life's inevitable stressors.
And having lived in America for nearly five decades, it's the ultimate manifestation of their appreciation for American bar staples infused with the culinary TLC Italians are known for the world over.
Opened in 2015 - and family-owned and run - Bar Cilento serves as a dynamic testimony that the American Dream endures.
Phone
(908) 647-2272
Location
37 Plainfield Road
Stirling, NJ 07980
RESTAURANT Hours
Su 12p-10p
M 3p-10p
Tu-Th 12p–10p
F-Sa 12p–11p
BAR HOURS
Su 12p-12a
M 3p–12a
Tu-Th 12p–12a
F-Sa 12p–1a
Lunch Menu
Starters
8 | add chicken 11
Classic Quesadilla
mixed cheeses, caramelized onions and peppers
8 | add chicken 11
8
Philly Cheese Steak Egg Roll
shaved rib-eye, fresh mozzarella and sautéed onions in a crispy wonton
8
12
Drunken Clams and Mussels
fra diavolo sauce and garlic crostini
12
12
Garlic Shrimp
sautéed shrimp, tossed in our house garlic scampi with garlic crostini
12
13
Mini Crab Cakes
roasted jalapeno aioli
13
11
Fried Calamari
battered calamari with balsamic demi glaze, served with chipotle marinara
11
10
Gigi's Meatballs
traditional family recipe with Cilento marinara and garlic crostini
10
10
Loaded Pierogis
potato and cheddar stuffed caramelized onions, bacon and gravy
10
9
Bone-In Wings
choice of: buffalo, sesame teriyaki, honey sriracha, mango habanero, sweet chili, chipotle BBQ | served with celery & carrots
9
12
Gigi's Crespelle
homemade crespelle filled with a puree of ham, ricotta, mozzarella and truffle oil served in a sage butter sauce
12
12
Grilled Portobello Caps
balsamic marinated and stuffed with spinach, mozzarella and breadcrumbs
12
Soups & Salads
7
French Onion Soup
swiss and mozzarella cheese
7
6
House Salad
mixed greens, tomato, onion, red onions, cucumbers, craisins and carrots | add chicken 4, add steak 6, add shrimp 8
6
17
Boston Steak Salad
hanger steak, julienned apples, pecans, goat cheese and Italian dressing
17
12
Cobb Salad
iceberg lettuce, tomato, crisp bacon, hard-boiled egg, avocado, crumbled blue cheese and red-wine vinaigrette
12
20
Baby Spinach Salmon Salad
grilled salmon, pears, pine nuts, craisins, gorgonzola, lemon honey vinaigrette
20
8 | add chicken 12
Caesar Salad
crisp romaine, croutons and parmesan
8 | add chicken 12
Sandwiches & Burgers
all burgers come with lettuce, tomato and onions | served with french fries | substitute onion rings or sweet potato fries for $2
9
Classic Tavern Burger
8 oz. prime blend | add 1 per topping - american, swiss, cheddar, provolone, pepperjack, mozzarella, Guinness cheddar, bacon, sauteed onion, avocado, jalapeno, mushrooms, roasted red peppers
9
10
Blues Burger
8 oz. prime beed blend | creamy gorgonzola, sauteed mushrooms and caramelized onions
10
10
Black Bean Burger
Guinness cheddar, sliced avocado, mixed greens tossed in Italian dressing and roasted pepper aioli
10
15
Crab Cake Sandwich
lump crab, lettuce, avocado and a beer mustard sauce on a brioche bun
15
14
Shrimp Po'Boy
fried shrimp tempura, mixed greens, grilled onions, coleslaw, and tartar sauce on a toasted Italian roll
14
11
Bayou Chicken Sandwich
blackened chicken, jalapenos, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and garlic aioli on a brioche bun
11
13
Short Rib Sandwich
Antonio's 24 hour slow-roasted short rib with arugula salad, provolone cheese, pickled onions and a chipotle mayo spread on rye bread
13
12
Cilento Chicken Focaccia
grilled chicken breast, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, arugula and pesto on fresh focaccia
12
Mains
26
Gigi's Fusilli with Lamb Ragu
Gig's homemade Cilento fusilli with slow roasted lamb shanks in pinot noir, sun dried tomatoes and shaved parmigiano
26
18
Gigi's Cilento Ravioli
Gigi’s homemade ricotta and parmigiano ravioli topped with fresh parmigiano and Cilento marinara
18
18
Lemon Caper Chicken
breaded chicken breast in a lemon caper sauce over a fresh arugula salad
18
24
Seared Ahi Tuna
fried rice cake, sliced avocado, picked ginger and soy sauce
24
16
Antonio's Eggplant Rolletini
stuffed with mozzarella, parmigiano and ricotta, topped with Cilento marinara and fresh mozzarella
16
Sides
4
French Fries
add cheese, gravy or pesto aioli 1
4
7
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
bacon and cherry tomatoes
7
6
Grilled Asparagus
-
6
5
Sweet Potato Fries
-
5
4
Mashed Potatoes
-
4
5
Eggplant Fries
-
5
5
Mac'N Cheese Bites
-
5
5
Sautéed Garlic Spinach
-
5
Kid's Menu
5
Hamburger or Cheeseburger
4oz. prime beed blend
5
5
Mozzarella Sticks
-
5
4
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
-
4
5
Chicken Nuggets & French Fries
-
5
4
Macaroni & Cheese
-
4
4
Small Pasta Bowl
-
4
Dinner Menu
Starters
8 | add chicken 3
Classic Quesadilla
mixed cheeses, caramelized onions and peppers
8 | add chicken 3
8
Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls
shaved rib-eye, fresh mozzarella and sauteed onions in a crispy wonton
8
12
Drunken Clams and Mussels
fra diavolo saue and garlic crostini
12
12
Garlic Shrimp
sauteed in our house garlic scampi served with garlic crostini
12
9
Bone In Chicken Wings
choice of buffalo, sesame teriyaki, honey sriracha, mango habanero, sweet chili, or chipotle BBQ served with celery and carrots
9
12
Gigi's Crespelle
homemade crespelle filled with puree of ham, ricotta, mozzarella and truffle oil severed in a sage butter sauce
12
12
Grilled Portobello Caps
balsamic marinated and stuffed with spinach, mozzarella and breadcrumbs
12
13
Mini Crab Cakes
roasted jalapeno aioli
13
11
Crispy Fried Calamari
crispy calamari with balsamic demi glaze and chipotle mayo
11
10
Gigi's meatballs
traditional family recipe served in Cilento marinara and with garlic crostini
10
10
Loaded Pierogis
potato and cheddar stuffed served with caramelized onions, bacon and gravy
10
Soups & Salads
7
French Onion Soup
swiss and mozzarella cheese
7
6
House Salad
mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, craisins and carrots | add chicken 4, add steak 6, add shrimp 8
6
8 | add grilled chicken 12
Caesar Salad
crisp romaine, croutons and parmesan
8 | add grilled chicken 12
12
Cobb Salad
iceberg lettuce, tomato, crisp bacon, hard-boiled egg, avocado, crumbled blue cheese, red-wine vinaigrette dressing
12
20
Baby Spinach Salmon Salad
grilled salmon, pears, pine nuts, craisins, gorgonzola, lemon honey vinaigrette
20
17
Boston Steak Salad
hanger steak, julienned apples, pecans, goat cheese, Italian dressing
17
Sandwiches & Burgers
all burgers come with lettuce, onions and tomato | served with side of fires | substitute onion rings or sweet potato fried for $2
11
Classic Tavern Burger
8 oz prime beed blend | add 1 per topping - american, cheddar, swiss, provolone, pepperjack, mozzarella, Guinness cheddar, bacon, sauteed onions, avocado, jalapeno, mushrooms, roasted red peppers
11
12
Blues Burger
8 oz. prime blend, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, creamy gorgonzola cheese
12
11
Black Bean Burger
Guinness cheddar, sliced avocado, mixed greens tossed in Italian dressing and roasted pepper aioli
11
Mains
22
Hanger Steak
8 oz. cut, grilled asparagus, mashed potatoes
22
24
Antonio's 24hr Slow-Roasted Short Ribs
braised in red wine sauce, sauteed spinach and green mashed potatoes
24
26
Gigi's Fusilli with Lamb Ragu
Gigi's homemade Cilento fusilli with slow-roasted lamb shanks in pinot noir, sun-dried tomatoes and shaved parmigiano
26
18
Gigi's Cilento Ravioli
Gigi’s homemade ricotta and parmigiano ravioli topped with fresh parmigiano and Cilento marinara
18
18
Chicken Parmigiana
breaded chicken cutlet topped with mozzarella and marinara over spaghetti
18
18
Lemon Caper Chicken
breaded chicken breast in a lemon caper sauce over fresh arugula salad
18
23 | sub. Cilento fusilli 26
Seafood Pasta
PEI mussels, clams, calamari and shrimp in a tomato white wine sauce served over spaghetti
23 | sub. Cilento fusilli 26
24
Seared Ahi Tuna
fried rice cake, sliced avocado, picked ginger and soy sauce
24
19
Gigi's Pesto Papardelle and Shrimp
homemade papardelle, fresh pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, shaved parmigiano
19
16
Antonio's Eggplant Rollatini
stuffed with mozzarella, parmigiano and ricotta, topped cilento-style marinara and fresh mozzarella
16
Sides
4
French Fries
Add cheese, gravy or pesto aioli 1
4
5
Sweet Potato Fries
-
5
5
Eggplant Fries
-
5
4
Mashed Potatoes
-
4
7
Brussels Sprouts
bacon and cherry tomatoes
7
5
Sautéed Garlic Spinach
-
5
6
Grilled Asparagus
-
6
5
Mac 'N Cheese Bites
-
5
Kids' Menu
5
Hamburger or Cheeseburger
4 oz. prime blend | lettuce, tomato, onion
5
5
Chicken Nuggets & French Fries
-
5
5
Mozzarella Sticks
-
5
4
Macaroni & Cheese
-
4
4
Grilled Cheese
-
4
4
Small Pasta Bowl
-
4
Upcoming Events
Live Music by The Mood Swings
Sunday, September 24th
Live music by The Mood Swings beginning at 4pm! Come enjoy all your favorite classic rock songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s!
Italian Night
Wednesday, October 11th
Introducing our first Italian Night beginning at 5:30pm! Entertainment by Salvatore Chiarelli, Italian Tenor from NYC
For more information on the menu or to reserve your seats, contact us at (908) 647-2272
Live Music by Chris Aguayo
Thursday, October 26th
Chris Aguayo is back at Bar Cilento from 9pm-12am!
For more information, check out chrisaguayo.com
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