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Dinner in the back
Keep walking past the ballrooms and you'll find our restaurant and full bar. Bobby La Banca, our owner, comes out to greet you, and our family has been cooking here for over 45 years.
The orecchiette
Get the orecchiette with broccoli rabe, sausage and white kidney beans. It's one of our pastas, and gluten free pasta is available if you need it.
Cake and the buffet table
Our party packages come with a custom decorated cake. And on the cold side of the buffet, you'll find our fountain of prosciutto, sopressata, salami, pepperoni, turkey and ham.
Rooms for your party
Besides the restaurant, we have a ceremony room and two ballrooms, and a big parking lot. Private events run seven days a week.
Plates, cakes and the garden
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are your most popular dishes?
The Appian Way is known for classic Italian food. Our most popular dishes include:
- Fried Calamari: Crispy, golden brown fried calamari served with a choice of sweet or spicy marinara.
- Penne Vodka: Penne pasta in a pink cream sauce, made in the style of a classic vodka sauce.
- Filet Mignon: A 10oz filet mignon, grilled and served with sliced potatoes.
- Bobby's Antipasto For Two: A sampler of clams casino, crab cake, eggplant rollatini, fried calamari, fried shrimp, lobster ravioli and mozzarella in carozza.
- Tiramisu: Sponge cake soaked with coffee liqueur, layered with mascarpone cheese and dusted with cocoa.
Check out our full menu.
What are you known for?
We’re known for Italian comfort food, from hearty pastas and chicken classics to shrimp scampi, broiled fish, and steaks.
- Italian Food: Italian classics span hearty pastas, stuffed eggplant, shrimp dishes, and grilled pork chops, with antipasti to start. Examples include Rigatoni Bolognese, Eggplant Rollatini, Shrimp Scampi, Pork Chops Grilled, and Cold Antipasto For Two.
- Gluten Free Food: Grilled pork chops, broiled fish, steaks, and sautéed greens offer hearty mains alongside vegetable sides and seafood starters. Examples include Pork Chops Grilled, Lemon Sole Broiled, Filet Mignon, Sautéed Spinach, and Shrimp Cocktail.
- Vegetarian Food: Meatless dishes range from cheese-filled ravioli and eggplant rollatini to vegetable pasta, sautéed greens, and bean soups. Examples include Cheese Ravioli, Eggplant Rollatini, Linguini Primavera, Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, and Pasta e Fagioli.
- Pasta: Pasta comes in long strands, tubes, and filled ravioli, with meat sauces, vodka sauce, vegetables, and seafood. Examples include Rigatoni Bolognese, Penne Vodka, Lobster Ravioli, Linguini Primavera, and Spaghetti e Carne.
- Seafood: Seafood ranges from chilled shellfish cocktails and fried calamari to sauced shrimp, lobster-filled ravioli, and broiled fish. Examples include Crabmeat Cocktail, Fried Calamari, Shrimp Marinara, Lobster Ravioli, and Broiled Salmon.
Additionally, explore Chicken, Salads, Steak, Fish, and Soups.
Do you offer catering?
Yes! The Appian Way offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.
Visit our catering page for more information.
What payment methods do you accept?
When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Services & amenities
Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Newark, City of Orange, East Orange, South Orange Village, Orange, West Orange, South Orange, Newstead North, Irvington, Saint Cloud, Newstead, Maplewood, Llewellyn Park, Newark Heights, Watsessing, Wyoming, Ampere North, Pleasantdale, Vauxhall, and Bloomfield.
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