Cafe Z Menu
Cafe Z in Union, NJ, is a perfect blend of a sports bar, pizza joint, and Italian restaurant. With a plethora of amenities like delivery, outdoor seating, and live music, this spot caters to all preferences. The reviews praise the impeccable service and diverse menu options, with dishes like pasta mangiottori and Z calamari stealing the spotlight. The cozy ambiance and attentive staff make every visit memorable. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal or some late-night bites, Cafe Z hits the mark with its professionally prepared dishes and strong drinks. Don't miss out on this hidden gem for a unique dining experience.
Our Special Deals
WFH Meal Deal
Any sub, sandwich or wrap with fries & drink.
Cheese Pizza
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
Pizza
Specialty Pizza
Bruschetta Pizza
Fresh diced tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, onions, basil, fresh mozzarella cheese.
Margherita Pizza
Fresh tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella cheese with garlic and olive oil.
Bianco Pizza
Ricotta and, mozzarella cheese, garlic and spinach.
Capagnola Pizza
Sausage, peppers, and onions with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Finger Pizza
Eggplant Pizza
Bolognese Pizza
Meat sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Z Pizza
Portobello mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Del Gamberoni Pizza
jumbo shrimp, arugula, vodka sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
Imported mushrooms marinated in olive oil and exotic herbs, grilled and served over arugula tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing with fresh diced tomatoes.
Chicken Wings
Comes with your choice of flavor.
Stuffed Meatball
Large meatballs filled with seasoned ricotta and topped with a spicy marinara sauce.
Z Calamari
Calamari rings sauteed with oil, garlic, sherry wine, a touch of fresh basil and tomato marinara sauce.
Fried Calamari
Fresh, tender calamari rings lightly battered and fried.
Zuppa Di Clams
Little neck clams with olive oil, garlic, herbs and fresh tomatoes.
Spicy Mussels
New Zealand mussels sauteed with a spicy marinara sauce and a splash of wine.
Fresh Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers
Served on a bed of romaine lettuce, black olives, and oregano and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
Ricotta & Mozzarella Fritta
Seasoned ricotta cheese breaded, fried and topped with mozzarella and spicy marinara sauce.
Garlic Shrimp
Rock shrimp in olive oil & butter.
Garlic Clams
Little neck clams in butter and garlic sauce.
Chicken Fingers
Breaded & fried chicken strips.
Hot Z Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp in a special breading, fried golden-brown and topped with a spicy marinara sauce.
Spiedino Alla Romana
Egg-battered and baked American bread, stacked with mozzarella cheese and prosciutto topped with an anchovy demi-glace and black olives.
Antipasto Misto
Fresh mozzarella cheese, olives, prosciutto, marinated mushrooms, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, provolone cheese, and soppressata drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and oregano.
Sausage & Mushrooms
Sauteed Italian sausage, and domestic mushrooms in an olive oil and garlic sauce with sliced almonds.
Side Of Fries
Appetizers
Salads
Mista Salad
Tossed greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, olives, and red onions.
Mesclun Campagna Salad
Mixed greens, red onions, fresh diced tomatoes, marinated mushrooms, artichoke hearts, olives, and balsamic vinaigrette dressing, topped with shredded provolone cheese.
Caesar Salad
Homemade Caesar dressing, with anchovies, Asiago, Romano & parmesan cheese, eggs and olive oil with homemade croutons.
Caesar Calabrese Salad
Artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Cafe Z Salad
Romaine lettuce, with diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, and fresh mozzarella cheese with balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Broccoli Rabe Salad
Blanched and chilled broccoli rabe tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing, diced fresh tomatoes, roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, onions, artichoke hearts, and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Tuna Salad
Solid white tuna, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, onions, and carrots, with or without mayo. If you choose no mayo, we mix it in the salad with balsamic vinaigrette.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Sauteed Spinach
Quick and easy sauteed spinach is the perfect weeknight side dish. Spinach so flavorful, even the kiddos will ask for more!
Sauteed Escarole
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
Garlic Bread
Bread, topped with garlic, herb seasoning, baked to perfection.
Garlic Bread With Cheese
Bruschetta
A tantalizing mixture of crisp basil, fresh tomato, flavorful garlic, and balsamic vinaigrette. Simple, yet stunning.
Side Orders
Pasta Dishes
Linguine Aglio'Olio With Sausage
Homemade linguine, extra virgin olive oil, seasonings and plenty of garlic.
Linguine Alla Tuscano
Linguine, oil & garlic, with ham zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, onions, and gorgonzola cheese
Rigatoni Marinara
pasta in a delightful, homemade tomatoes, basil and marinara sauce.
Cappellini Bolognese
Capellini in a meat sauce topped with a dollop of seasoned ricotta cheese.
Rigatoni Alla Zingaro
Homemade rigatoni with fresh tomatoes, capers, black olives, mushrooms, hot cherry peppers, anchovies in tomato basil sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Homemade egg noodles in a creamy Alfredo sauce.
Rigatoni Quattro Formaggio
A creamy combination of Italian cheeses: fontina, mozzarella, mascarpone, and parmesan cheeses topped with a dash of marinara sauce.
Tortellini Da Vinci
Cheese stuffed pasta rings with sauteed chicken tenders, mushrooms, peas and a marinara sauce with a touch of cream.
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Rigatoni, peas and diced prosciutto in a tomato basil sauce with vodka sauce & a touch of cream.
Fettuccine Di Mare
Homemade fettuccine in a pink cream sauce with garlic and real crab meat.
Cappellini Arugula Del Gamberoni
Angel hair pasta tossed with shrimp, arugula, diced tomatoes, garlic and marinara sauce with a touch of cream.
Linguine Vongole
Homemade pasta sauteed with olive oil & garlic tossed with chopped clams and whole little neck clams in a white sauce.
Shells & Shrimp Pasta
Homemade pasta shells and jumbo shrimp in a hot or sweet marinara sauce with garlic.
Fusilli Florentine
Pasta twist with mushrooms, spinach, fresh diced tomatoes, chicken tenders, olive oil, garlic, and a touch of marinara sauce.
Linguine Marechiaro
Homemade linguine with shrimp, clams, olive oil, garlic, & a touch of tomato sauce.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant Rollatini
Chicken Giambotta
Chicken breasts sauteed with sweet Italian sausage, hot or sweet peppers, onions, and mushrooms. topped with filled potatoes.
Chicken Rapa Dinner
Sauteed chicken breast topped with sauteed broccoli rabe, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh tomatoes with white wine, olive oil, and garlic, served over angel hair pasta.
Chicken Brianna Dinner
Marinated and grilled chicken breast topped with grilled portobello mushrooms and grilled eggplant, baked with fresh mozzarella cheese in a delightful lemon thyme sauce, served with the evening's potato and vegetable.
Ribeye Giambotta Dinner
Ribeye sauteed with sweet Italian sausage, hot or sweet peppers, onions, and mushrooms. topped with filled potatoes.
Veal Margherita Dinner
Scallopini veal topped with seasoned ricotta cheese, thinly sliced fried eggplant, fresh tomatoes & mozzarella cheese served with capellini marinara sauce.
Veal Saltimbocca Dinner
Scallopini of veal topped with prosciutto and smoked mozzarella cheese served over sauteed spinach in a brown demi-glace.
Veal Gorgonzola Dinner
Scallopini of veal topped with a gorgonzola cheese, spinach & roasted peppers, topped with a port wine demi-glace, served with potatoes & vegetables.
Shrimp VIP Dinner
Jumbo shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, diced tomatoes and sauteed escarole in a white wine, olive oil, and garlic sauce, served over capellini.
Shrimp Domenico Dinner
Jumbo shrimp topped with portobello mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh tomatoes, in a light demi-glace served over a bed of capellini.
Shimp Venezia Dinner
Jumbo shrimp in a gorgonzola cheese sauce with portobello mushrooms, spinach, and fresh diced tomatoes served over capellini pasta.
Salmon Florentine Dinner
Grilled salmon filet served with over sauteed spinach, in extra virgin olive oil, and garlic sauce, served with potatoes & vegetables.
Salmon Del Monico Dinner
Salmon filet topped with a cognac dijon sauce, with a touch of cream, fresh diced tomatoes, and capers, served with potatoes & vegetables.
Tilapia Bosciola Dinner
White St. Peter's fish filet topped with mushrooms, rosemary, white wine olive oil, and garlic, served with potatoes & vegetables.
Tilapia Francese Dinner
St. Peter's fish filet, egg-battered and served in a lemon butter sauce with roasted pignolia nuts and fresh diced tomatoes, capellini.
Ribeye Steak Dinner
Grilled rib eye steak topped with herb infused marinated mushrooms in garlic & oil, served with potatoes and vegetables.
Chicken Parmigiana Dinner
Specialty Entrees
Beverages
Soda
Nothing like a cold soda to go with your pizza.
Water
Iced Tea
So refreshing.
Veal Z Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm. Breaded veal with arugula, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella cheese & balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Chicken Z Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm. Grilled chicken with broccoli rabe, fresh mozzarella cheese & extra virgin olive oil.
Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm. Thinly sliced eggplant, egg battered, sauteed and topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm.
Meatball Parmigiana Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm.
Fiorentine Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm. Grilled chicken, fresh arugula, sun-dried tomatoes & fresh mozzarella cheese.
Grilled Chicken Honey Dijon Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm. Chicken breast with honey dijon dressing, lettuce & tomatoes.
Sausage, Peppers & Onions Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm. In marinara sauce.
Frittata Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm. Egg omelette with peppers, onions, and potatoes.
Grilled Tuscan Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm. Grilled eggplant, zucchini, roasted peppers, tomatoes, & mozzarella cheese.
Roast Beef & Cheese Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm. With lettuce, and tomatoes.
Ham & Cheese Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm. With lettuce & tomatoes.
Tuna Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm. Solid white with mayo, celery, onions, carrots, lettuce, and tomatoes.
San Roma Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm. Fresh mozzarella cheese, roasted peppers, prosciutto and extra virgin olive oil.
Casa Di Napoli Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm. Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella cheese. sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and olive oil.
Della Nonna Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm. Fresh mozzarella cheese, arugula, tomatoes, and extra virgin olive oil.
The Dr. D
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm. Grilled chicken, arugula, and fresh mozzarella cheese with balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Sausage & Peppers Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm.
Fiasco Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm. Grilled chicken, ham, provolone cheese & honey mustard.
Roasted Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Lunch
Served from Tuesday - Friday : am - : pm. Roasted red peppers, provolone cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Lunch Specialty Sandwiches
Salads To Go Catering
Classic Caesar Salad Catering
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing. Supersized for your party.
Tossed Salad Catering
House salad with your choice of dressing. Supersized for your party.
Mesclun Salad Catering
Fresh strawberries and young salad greens for everyone! Healthy never tasted so good.
Cold Antipasto Salad Catering
Chopped cured meats, fresh cheeses, and briny olives, supersized for your party.
Cafe Z Salad Catering
Wraps, Panini & Italian Roll Catering
Mixed Sandwich Platter Catering
Specialty Sandwiches Catering
Pasta Catering
Rigatoni Vodka Catering
Fusilli Bolognese Catering
Cavatelli & Broccoli Catering
Penne Al Forno Catering
Rigatoni Zingaro Catering
Tortellini Panna Catering
Fussili, Tomato & Basil Catering
Tortellini Da Vinci Catering
Chicken Savoy Catering
Balsamic Vinegar, Olive Oil and garlic with fresh herbs and seasonings
Chicken Francaise Catering
Chicken breast sauteed with white wine, lemon, and butter. Supersized for your party.
Chicken Marsala Catering
Breaded chicken sauteed with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce served with your choice of pasta. Supersized for your party.
Chicken Giambotte Catering
Chicken Parmigiana Catering
Breaded chicken and homemade pasta tossed in marinara sauce and covered with cheese. Supersized for your party.
Grilled Chicken Over Grilled Vegetables Catering
Grilled Chicken Over Escarole Catering
Vegetarian Lasagna Catering
Meat Lasagna Catering
Lasagna topped with classic cheese, tomato sauce, and ground beef. Supersized for your party.
Eggplant Rollatini Catering
Sausage & Peppers Catering
Manicotti Catering
Stuffed Shells Catering
Classic ricotta stuffed shells with flavorful three cheese ricotta filling and delicious marinara sauce. Supersized for your party.
Veal Picatta Catering
Veal Parmigiana Catering
Veal Casa Catering
Chicken Wings Catering
Whole chicken wings deep-fried. Supersized for your party.
Entrees To Go Catering
Family Dinner Catering
Pasta & Chicken Catering
Half tray Pasta, Half Tray Chicken, Half Tray Eggplant rollatini, Half Tray Sausage Peppers, Salad, Bread, and butter.
Full Pasta Catering
Tray pasta, Tray chicken, Tray lasagna with salad, bread & butter.
- Guests
Cold Antipasto, Pick Four full trays (two pasta, two chicken) Salad, bread butter.
Two Trays Pasta Catering
Two Trays pasta, tray chicken, tray sausage, peppers, tray steak with onions, rice, and vegetables, salad, bread & butter.
