Villa Borghese III Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Villa Borghese III, the culinary gem nestled in Jersey City at 475 Washington Blvd. This restaurant boasts an array of mouthwatering options that cater to all tastes, from crisp salads like the Cobb Salad to heartier selections such as beautifully marinated chicken and steak dishes. Highlights include the delectable Arancini Rice Balls and Mussels, each bursting with flavor and expertly crafted.
The inviting ambiance and attentive service make every visit memorable, whether you're enjoying a late lunch or a lively happy hour. With a keen focus on fresh ingredients and thoughtful pairings, every dish is a celebration of taste. Customer reviews rave about the flavorful offerings and generous portions, assuring you won’t leave disappointed. Indeed, Villa Borghese III is not just a restaurant, but an experience where robust flavors come alive and the warmth of hospitality invites you to return again and again.
Appetizers
GARLIC KNOTS
Soft, warm knots infused with garlic, served in portions of six or twelve.
MOZZARELLA STICKS
Crispy fried cheese sticks served with a zesty marinara sauce, perfect for appetizer or snack.
GARLIC BREAD
Crisp, buttery toasted bread infused with aromatic garlic and herbs.
Garlic Bread With Cheese
Oven-baked bread, richly topped with garlic butter and melted cheese
CLAMS
White or red sauce
MUSSELS
White or red sauce
FRIED CALAMARI
Crispy battered calamari rings, served golden brown with marinara sauce drizzle.
BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDERS
With French Fries
CHICKEN TENDERS
With French Fries (5 Pcs)
CHICKEN WINGS
BBq, Mild, Spicy, or Plain
ARANCINI RICE BALLS
Stuffed peas & mozzarella
FRIED SHRIMP
6 Pc
TOSSED SALAD
Mixed lettuces with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives & choice of dressing
CHEF SALAD
Mixed lettuces tossed with tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives, Swiss cheese, turkey, roast beef & choice of dressing
ANTIPASTO SALAD
Chopped lettuces tossed with tomatoes, red onion, olives, hot peppers, salami, ham, provolone cheese, oregano & choice of dressing
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine lettuce tossed with Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic croutons and Caesar dressing
TUNA FISH SALAD
Two scoops of fresh tuna over garden salad
GREEK SALAD
Mixed lettuces tossed with tomatoes, cucmbers, red onion, olives, feta cheese, peppers, oregano & red wine vinaigrette
CAPRESE SALAD
Ruby tomatoes tossed with fresh mozzarella, basil & balsamic vinaigrette
FRESH SPINACH SALAD
Baby spinach tossed with walnuts, dried cranberries, red onions, olives, feta cheese & choice of dressing
COBB SALAD
Mixed lettuces tossed with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, bacon, bleu cheese, hard-boiled eggs & choice of dressing
ARUGULA SALAD
Baby arugula tossed with tomatoes, red onions, Parmigiano Reggiano, extra virgin olive oil & lemon dressing
GRILLED CHICKEN CHIPOTLE SALAD
Mixed greens, onions, tomatoes, avocado, cheddar & grilled chicken tossed in chipotle sauce
Salads
Soups
CHICKEN SOUP
White meat chicken, carrots, celery, onions, pasta & fresh parsley
PASTA FAGIOLI
Whole beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, prosciutto & pasta
SEASONAL VEGETABLE MINESTRONE
White beans, potatoes, tomatoes & fresh basil
LOBSTER BISQUE
Creamy and rich soup made with succulent lobster meat and flavorful spices.
TRADITIONAL PIZZA
Tomato sauce, fresh oregano & mozzarella
WILD MUSHROOM PIZZA
Wild mushrooms, mozzarella, thyme & truffle
WHITE PIZZA
Ricotta, mozzarella, roasted garlic, sea salt, olive oil & fresh parsley
VEGGIE PIZZA
Onions, roasted pepper, mushrooms & mozzarella
MARGHERITA PIZZA
Roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil & olive oil
BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA
Boneless chicken, bleu cheese, mozzarella & hot sauce
VB3 SPECIAL PIZZA
Mushrooms, peppers, sausage, pepperoni & onions
BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA
Boneless chicken covered with creamy ranch, mozzarella & BBQ sauce
BRAISED OXTAIL PIZZA
White Pie, Special Cheese Blend, Assorted Peppers, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Smoked Pearl Onion Demiglacé, Dehydrated Onion
JOE'S SPECIAL PIZZA
White pie with sautéed onions, ground sausage & fresh mozzarella
BEE STING PIZZA
Pepperoni, Ricotta Cheese & Fresh Basil Drizzled in Hot Honey
PROSCUITTO DI PARMA PIZZA
Prosciutto & mozzarella topped with roasted peppers, arugula & olive oil
SICILIAN PIZZA
Square pie with tomato sauce, mozzarella
GRANDMA'S PIZZA
Thin square pie with tomato sauce & fresh mozzarella
CALZONE
Ricotta & mozzarella
STROMBOLI
Mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil & one topping
Pizza
Steak Sandwiches
CHEESESTEAK
with choice of cheese
CHEESESTEAK SPECIAL
Choice of cheese, caramelized onions & roasted peppers
BACON CHEESESTEAK
Choice of cheese & applewood smoked bacon
BUFFALO CHEESESTEAK
Hot sauce, lettuce, tomato & bleu cheese
VB3 CHEESESTEAK SPECIAL
with peppers, onions, mushrooms & provolone
ITALIAN SUB/WRAP
Ham, salami, provolone
TURKEY SUB/WRAP
TUNA FISH SUB/WRAP
SUPER SUB/WRAP
Ham, salami, pepperoni & provolone
GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SUB/WRAP
Chicken Caesar with a choice of sub or wrap. Crisp lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese.
TURKEY SWISS CLUB SUB/WRAP
Lettuce, tomato, mayo, bacon & avocado
PROSCIUTTO CLASSICO SUB/WRAP
Prosciutto di Parma, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto & arugula
VEGGIE SUB/WRAP
American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, oil/vinegar, mayo
Cold Subs/Wraps
Hot Subs/Wraps
MEATBALL PARMIGIANO SUB/WRAP
Beef and veal meatballs, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella & Parmigiano Reggiano
CHICKEN PARMIGIANO SUB/WRAP
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella & Parmigiano Reggiano
CHICKEN MILANESE SUB/WRAP
Breaded & golden brown with arugula, tomato, red onions & lemon aioli
EGGPLANT MILANESE SUB/WRAP
Breaded & golden brown with arugula, tomato, red onions & lemon aioli
BUFFALO CHICKEN SUB/WRAP
Breaded chicken, lettuce, tomato, Calabrese pesto & gorgonzola
CHICKEN CLASSICO SUB/WRAP
Marinated & grilled chicken, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, balsamic vinaigrette
CHICKEN BRUSCHETTA SUB/WRAP
Marinated & grilled chicken, tomato bruschetta, provolone cheese, arugula & balsamic vinaigrette
ORIGINAL GRILLED CHICKEN SUB/WRAP
Lettuce, tomato, onions & mayo
HAMBURGER
Lettuce, tomato & onion
BACON CHEESEBURGER
Choice of cheese, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & red onion
JERSEY BURGER
American cheese, pork roll, fried egg, salt, pepper & ketchup
CHEESEBURGER
Lettuce, tomato & onion
SMOKEHOUSE BURGER
Cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, onion rings & BBQ sauce
IMPOSSIBLE BURGER
Swiss cheese, avocado, lettuce & tomato
From The Grill
Pasta Dishes
SPAGHETTI
With tomato sauce or garlic & oil. Served with bread. Add for meatballs or sausage for 2.45.
PENNE
With tomato sauce or garlic & oil. Served with bread. Add for meatballs or sausage for 2.45.
LINGUINE
With tomato sauce or garlic & oil. Served with bread. Add for meatballs or sausage for 2.45.
ANGEL HAIR
With tomato sauce or garlic & oil. Served with bread. Add for meatballs or sausage for 2.45.
RIGATONI
Rigatoni Pasta, Veal & Beef Ragu, Olive Oil & Parmigiano
POTATO GNOCCHI
Potato gnocchi, plum tomatoes, garlic, basil & olive oil. Served with bread.
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE
Rigatoni pasta, veal & beef ragu, olive oil & Parmigiano. Served with bread.
CAVATELLI WITH BROCCOLI, GARLIC & OIL
Ricotta cavatelli, garlic, broccoli, olive oil & pecorino cheese. Served with bread.
PENNE VODKA
Light creme sauce with red onion, vodka sauce & Parmigiano. Served with bread.
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper & a tough or cream. Served with bread.
LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE
Clams, garlic, white wine & parsley. Choice of red or white. Served with bread.
CHEESE RAVIOLI
Ricotta cheese filled ravioli, tomato sauce, basil & Parmigiano Reggiano. Served with bread.
PENNE PRIMAVERA
with carrots, zucchini, broccoli, plum tomatoes, garlic, basil & olive oil. Served with bread.
HOUSEMADE LASAGNA
Layered with bolognese & ricotta cheese. Served with bread.
BAKED ZITI
Ricotta cheese, tomato sauce & mozzarella. Served with bread.
STUFFED SHELLS
Ricotta cheese, tomato sauce & mozzarella. Served with bread.
EGGPLANT ROLLATINI
Ham, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese with side of spaghetti or penne. Served with bread.
Baked Dishes
Meat Dishes
CHICKEN PARMIGIANO
with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese & fresh basil. Served with choice of spaghetti or penne. Served with bread.
CHICKEN FRANCESE
with white wine, lemon & butter. Served with choice of spaghetti or penne. Served with bread.
CHICKEN MILANESE
Breaded & fried with arugula, red onion, tomatoes & lemon. Served with choice of spaghetti or penne. Served with bread.
FRIED CALAMARI
with lemon & tomato sauce. Served with choice of spaghetti or penne. Served with bread.
FRIED SHRIMP
with arugula, tomatoes, lemon & tartar sauce. Served with choice of spaghetti or penne. Served with bread.
FRIED FILLET OF FISH
with arugula, tomato, lemon & tartar sauce. Served with choice of spaghetti or penne. Served with bread.
SHRIMP SCAMPI
with white wine, lemon & parsley. Served with choice of spaghetti or penne. Served with bread.
SHRIMP PARMIGIANO
with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese. Served with choice of spaghetti or penne. Served with bread.
SHRIMP FRANCESE
with white wine, lemon & butter. Served with choice of spaghetti or penne. Served with bread.
FRIED SEAFOOD COMBINATION
Calamari, shrimp & tilapia with arugula, tomato, lemon & tartar sauce. Served with choice of spaghetti or penne. Served with bread.
BROILED SEAFOOD COMBINATION
Clams, mussels, shrimp & tilapia with garlic, white wine, lemon & butter. Served with choice of spaghetti or penne. Served with bread.
SEAFOOD FRA DIAVOLO
Clams, mussels & shrimp sautéed with garlic, white wine & a spicy tomato sauce. Served with choice of spaghetti or penne. Served with bread.
Seafood Dishes
Gluten Free
STUFFED SHELLS (GF)
Shell-shaped gluten-free pasta typically filled with ricotta and parmesan cheeses, baked in marinara sauce.
PENNE (GF)
with sauce
10" PIZZA (GF)
with tomato sauce & mozzarella (toppings extra)
HOUSE SALAD
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and croutons. Served as a side.
CAESAR SALAD
Crisp romaine, parmesan, creamy Caesar dressing, croutons.
MEATBALLS
Succulent meatballs served as a side dish.
FRENCH FRIES
Crispy potato fries with a side option.
ONION RINGS
MASHED POTATOES
Creamy mashed potatoes, smooth texture, ideal as a side dish.
RICE PILAF
Savory rice side with herbs and vegetables.
SAUTÉED BROCCOLI
GRILLED MIXED VEGETABLES
Zucchini, broccoli, carrots & mushrooms with white wine, garlic & oil
Sweet Fries
Sweet potato fries. Crispy and slightly sweet.
Truffle Fries
Golden fries with a hint of truffle. Great as a side.
Sides
Desserts
CANNOLI
Flaky pastry filled with a delightful creamy filling, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
CHEESECAKE
Creamy cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries and a hint of mint, served on a strawberry glaze.
TIRAMISU
Classic Italian dessert made with ladyfingers soaked in coffee, layered with mascarpone cheese and dusted with cocoa.
CHOCOLATE CAKE
Rich chocolate layers with creamy frosting, garnished with chocolate chips and fresh raspberries.
Aquafina
Crisp and refreshing bottled still water for pure hydration.
Soda 20'OZ
A 20-ounce serving of a carbonated soft drink. Please specify the desired flavor when ordering.
12'Oz Fountain
12 oz fountain soda: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Root Beer, Fanta Orange, Raspberry Iced Tea.
20'Oz Fountain
A 20-ounce serving of a carbonated soft drink, typically includes options like cola, diet cola, root beer, lemon-lime, and fruit punch. Specify the desired flavor when ordering.
2LT SODA
Typically includes popular carbonated beverages such as Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, and ginger ale.
RED BULL
Invigorating Energy Surge: The Classic Red Bull Experience
Drinks
Cocktail
SUMMER WALKER (THE WOLF)
Typically includes a blend of spirits, citrus juices, and herbal notes for a refreshing and balanced cocktail experience.
SLOW JAM SANGRIA (GLASS)
Red wine, fruit juices, and a hint of brandy, typically includes fresh citrus slices and berries.