(973) 994-3600
Sweet Basil's Cafe - Livingston, NJ Restaurant, Essex County
498 South Livingston Ave • Livingston, NJ
Open For Inside Seating, Outside Seating, Take Out, Curbside Pickup, UberEats, and Doordash Delivery

Open 7 Days a Week | Mon-Fri 9am - 8pm | Sat-Sun 8:30am - 8pm
Brunch Menu: Until 3pm | Lunch Menu: Until 4 pm | Dinner Menu 4pm - 8pm

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Delivery available through Doordash and UberEats

Dinner Menu

Sweet Basil’s Cafe – Livingston NJ

Livingston NJ Dinner Restaurant

Dinner Essex County NJ

Brunch & LunchNo Reservations / First Come, First Serve Basis.
DinnerReservations Accepted for Parties of Any Size.

BYOB

STARTERS

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS  (GF) $14.95
MAPLE MUSTARD, BACON, PARMESAN CHEESE

CRISPY AVOCADO (V) $12.95
PANKO BREADING, SESAME SEEDS, BRUNOISE SALSA, ARUGULA, CHIPOTLE AIOLI

FRIED CALAMARI $17.50
LEMON-CHILI DUST, MARINARA DIPPING SAUCE

MAC & CHEESE $14.50
ELBOW PASTA, SHARP CHEDDAR, WHITE CHEDDAR, TOASTED GARLIC CRUMBS

BANG-BANG SHRIMP $15
TEMPURA BATTERED, THAI GARLIC, SWEET & SOUR SAUCE

HOUSE MADE MEATBALLS $11 (Three per order)
CRUSHED TOMATO, SPRINKLED PARMESAN CHEESE, GARLIC CROSTINI

NACHOS SUPREME $15
CORN TORTILLA CHIPS, RED BEANS, MONTEREY JACK CHEDDER CHEESE, PICO DE GALLO, JALAPENOS, GUACAMOLE & SOUR CREAM
ADD CHICKEN OR BEEF $4.50

MOZZARELLA STICKS $11.50
SEVEN (7) MOZZARELLA STICKS, MARINARA DIPPING SAUCE

 

 

SALADS

CLASSIC CAESAR $8 small / $14 large
ROMAINE HEARTS, TORN CROUTONS, AGED PARMESAN, CLASSIC CAESAR DRESSING

GOAT CHEESE & BEETS (GF) $16
ROASTED BEETS, CANDIED WALNUTS, GOAT CHEESE, ARUGULA, CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

PROTEIN SALAD (V) (GF) $18
MIXED GREENS, QUINOA, LENTILS, CHICKPEAS, AVOCADO, WALNUTS, RAISINS, TOMATO, CUCUMBER, CILANTRO LIME, VINAIGRETTE

SWEET GREEN SALAD (GF) (V) $18
BEETS, GRANNY SMITH APPLES, SWEET YELLOW CORN, RED BEANS, CHERRY TOMATOES, CRAISINS & RED ONIONS, MIXED GREENS, CILANTRO-LIME DRESSING

VEGAN CAFÉ SALAD (GF) (V) $21.95
VEGGIE BURGER, GREENS, MANGO, TOMATO, AVOCADO, CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE

YELLOWFIN TUNA SALAD (GF)  $23
MIXED GREENS, MANGO, AVOCADO, TOMATO, ORANGE-SESAME VINAIGRETTE, CHIPOTLE-LIME

CHIPOTLE-GARLIC SHRIMP SALAD (GF) $21.95
GRILLED CHIPOLTE MARINATED SHRIMP, FIELD GREENS, MANGO, AVOCADO, TOMATO, CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE

ADD:
STEAK $12.95, TUNA $10, SALMON $10, SHRIMP $9, VEGGIE PATTY $7, GRILLED CHICKEN $6
(protein add-ons, large sizes only)

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TACOS
3 tacos per order

For Gluten Free, ask for corn tortilla

STEAK TACO  $24
CARAMELIZED ONIONS, LETTUCE, AVOCADO, QUESO FRESCO, HARISSA AIOLI
served on flour tortilla

BAJA FISH TACO $21
BLACKENED TILAPIA, PINEAPPLE SALSA, AVOCADO, CHIPOTLE AIOLI SAUCE
served on flour tortilla

SHRIMP TACO $23
TEMPURA BATTERED, THAI GLAZE, PINEAPPLE SALSA, SHREDDED CABBAGE
served on flour tortilla

VEGGIE TACO (V) $19
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS, CAULIFLOWER, ONIONS, PEPPERS, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, AVOCADO, QUESO FESCO, SMOKED CHILI AIOLI
served on flour tortilla

SEABASS TACO $25
PAN SEARED SEABASS, MANGO SLAW, SLICED AVOCADO, CHIPOTLE AIOLI, FLOUR TORTILLA

CHICKEN TACO (GF) $20
SHREDDED CHICKEN, LETTUCE, AVOCADO, QUESO FRESCO, PICKLED ONIONS, SALSA VERDE & GUAJILLO SAUCE, SERVED ON FLOUR TORTILLAS

CORN TORTILLA AVAILABLE FOR GLUTEN FREE.

 

BURGERS

Choice of Angus Beef (GF), Chicken (GF), OR Veggie Patty
Served with House Fries, Bistro Fries (add $1.00) OR Side Salad
For Gluten Free, please ask for Lettuce or Gluten Free Wrap

FULLY LOADED BURGER $18.95
CHEDDAR, AVOCADO, CHIPOTLE AIOLI, LETTUCE, TOMATO, PICKLE, ONION

MEMPHIS BURGER $19.95
BEEF, CHEDDAR CHEESE, BBQ SAUCE BACON, CRISPY ONIONS

CLASSIC BURGER $15.95
LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONION, PICKLE
Add Bacon $3    Add Avocado $2.50

CLASSIC CHEESEBURGER $16.95
LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONION, PICKLE
CHOICE OF AMERICAN, SWISS, CHEDDAR, JACK, MOZZARELLA
Add Bacon $3    Add Avocado $2.50

FULLY LOADED VEGGIE BURGER $16.50
VEGGIE PATTY, CHEDDAR CHEESE, AVOCADO, CHIPOTLE AIOLI

 

SANDWICHES
Add a side of house fries $4.50 / add a side of bistro fries (garlic, parmesan, parsley) $5.50
For Gluten Free, please ask for Lettuce or Gluten Free Wrap

CHICKEN CHEESESTEAK $15
GRILLED CHICKEN, POTATOES, PEPPERS, ONIONS, JALAPENOS, AMERICAN CHEESE, SERVED ON BAGUETTE

SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH $15
CRISPY CHICKEN CUTLET, SPICY SLAW, SRIRACHA SAUCE, SWISS CHEESE, BACON, TOMATO, PICKLES, SERVED ON BAGUETTE

 

HEALTHY BOWLS

All bowls are premixed. Can not remove any ingredients

FARMERS BOWL (V) $16.95
ROASTED MEDLEY OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH, BRUSSELS SPROUTS & CAULIFLOWER WITH QUINOA, WHITE BEANS & KALE OVER BROWN RICE, LIGHT SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE DRESSING (served warm)

HARVEST BOWL (V) $16.95
MAPLES ROASTED SWEET POTATO, SPINACH, QUINOA, CHICKPEAS & PECANS WITH BROWN RICE (served warm)

MEDITERRANEAN BOWL (V) $16.95
ISRAELI COUSCOUS, ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, QUINOA, DICED RED BELL PEPPER, WHITE BEANS, CHERRY TOMATO, RED ONION, KALAMATA OLIVES & CUCUMBER, LEMON VINAIGRETTE DRESSING (served cold)

POWER BOWL (V) $16.95
CHICKPEAS, QUINOA, KALE, ROASTED EGGPLANT, WHITE BUTTON MUSHROOMS, CHERRY TOMATOES, WHITE BEANS & DICED RED BELL PEPPERS, LEMON VINAIGRETTE (served cold)

ADD:
STEAK $12.95, TUNA $10, SALMON $10, SHRIMP $9, VEGGIE PATTY $7, GRILLED CHICKEN $6

 

MAINS

SHRIMP & SCALLOPS(GF) $30
SAUTEED SHRIMP & DAY BOAT SCALLOPS OVER PARMESAN RISOTTO

BRANZINO PICCATA $28.95
BRANZINO FILLET, CAPERS, LEMON BUTTER, WHITE WINE SAUCE, OVER SAUTEED BROCCOLI & MASHED POTATOES

PAN SEARED BRANZINO (GF) $28.95
CHERRY TOMATOES, CAPERS, SHALLOTS, LEMON BUTTER WHITE WINE SAUCE, SAUTEED SPINACH & HERB ROASTED POTATOES

HEART HEALTHY SALMON (GF) $26.95
PAN SEARED SALMON, SUNDRIED TOMATO & GOAT CHEESE OVER GRILLED EGGPLANT, ZUCCHINI, ROASTED RED PEPPERS & MUSHROOMS, PESTO OIL

MAPLE GLAZED SALMON (GF) $26.95
PAN ROASTED SALMON, MAPLE MUSTARD GLAZE, BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO, BRUSSELS SPROUTS

PESTO SALMON (GF) $26.95
PAN SEARED SALMON, PESTO, CREMINI & SHIITAKE MUSHROOM RISOTTO WITH ONIONS & PARMESAN CHEESE

BROILED ATLANTIC SALMON $26.95
BROILED SALMON, DILL LEMON SAUCE, MIXED VEGETABLES & BASMATI RICE

PESTO GRILLED CHICKEN (GF) $24
CHICKEN BREAST, SUNDRIED TOMATOES, GRILLED EGGPLANT, ZUCCHINI, ROASTED RED PEPPERS & PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS, BALSAMIC FIG GLAZE, MASHED POTATOES

CHICKEN GIAMBOTTA $24
CHICKEN BREAST, SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE, RED BELL PEPPERS, HOT CHERRY PEPPERS, MUSHROOMS, POTATOES, ONIONS & GARLIC, LIGHT RED SAUCE OVER PASTA

CHICKEN SCARPARIELLO $24
CHICKEN BREAST, SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE, HOT CHERRY PEPPERS, RED BELL PEPPERS, ONIONS, ROSEMARY, FINGERLING POTATOES, GARLIC WHITE WINE SAUCE OVER PASTA

CRISPY HALF BIRD $24
FRIED, MASHED POTATO, WILTED SPINACH, HONEY BUTTER

CHICKEN SAVOY (GF) $24
BREAST, PARMESAN CRUST, ROASTED CARROTS, WHIPPED POTATO, BALSAMIC REDUCTION

BRICK OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN (GF) $25
½ BONE-IN CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, SAUTEED SPINACH, PAN SAUCE

CHICKEN MARSALA $23
MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, MARSALA WINE SAUCE OVER PASTA OR MASHED POTATOES

CHICKEN PICCATA $23
PAN SEARED CHICKEN BREAST, CAPERS, WHITE WINE LEMON SAUCE, CHOICE OF PASTA OR MASHED POTATOES

CHICKEN FRANCESE $23
EGG BATTERED CHICKEN BREAST, BUTTER WHITE WINE LEMON SAUCE, CHOICE OF PASTA OR MASHED POTATOES

STEAK FRITES (GF) $28.95
GRILLED HANGAR, BISTRO FRIES, WILTED SPINACH, RED WINE SAUCE

GRILLED HANGER STEAK (GF) $28.95
GRILLED HANGER STEAK, FRESH THYME & GARLIC, DEMI GLAZE, MASHED POTATOES & SAUTEED SPINACH

BOURBON BBQ RIBS (GF) $26
HALF RACK, CHOICE OF HOUSE CUT OR BISTRO FRIES

MUSHROOM RISOTTO (GF) $18.95
WITH CHICKEN $24.95 / WITH SHRIMP $27.95
CREMINI & SHITAKE MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, CHARDONNAY WINE & PARMESAN CHEESE

PASTA ALLA NORMA  $21
RIGATONI, ROASTED EGGPLANT, GARLIC, FRESH BASIL, CRUSHED RED PEPPER, TOMATO SAUCE, PARMIGIANO REGGIANO, RICOTTA

PENNE ALLA VODKA  $17.95
WITH CHICKEN $24.95 / WITH SHRIMP $27.95
PENNE, MARINARA SAUCE, TOUCH OF HEAVY CREAM

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS $18.95
TRADITIONAL MEATBALLS, CRUSHED TOMATO, CREAM, FRESH RICOTTA, TOASTED GARLIC CRUMBS

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $23
BREADED CHICKEN CUTLET, MELTED MOZZARELLA & MARINARA SAUCE, Served with choice of Pasta OR Mashed Potatoes

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA $21
BREADED EGGPLANT, MELTED MOZZARELLA & MARINARA SAUCE, Served with choice of Pasta OR Mashed Potatoes

vegan dinner menu

FARMERS BOWL (V) (GF) $16.95
ROASTED MEDLEY OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH, BRUSSELS SPROUTS & CAULIFLOWER WITH QUINOA, WHITE BEANS & KALE OVER BROWN RICE, LIGHT SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE DRESSING (served warm)

HARVEST BOWL (V) (GF) $16.95
MAPLES ROASTED SWEET POTATO, SPINACH, QUINOA, CHICKPEAS & PECANS WITH BROWN RICE (served warm)

MEDITERRANEAN BOWL (V) $16.95
ISRAELI COUSCOUS, ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, QUINOA, DICED RED BELL PEPPER, WHITE BEANS, CHERRY TOMATO, RED ONION, KALAMATA OLIVES & CUCUMBER, LEMON VINAIGRETTE DRESSING (served cold)

POWER BOWL (V) (GF) $16.95
CHICKPEAS, QUINOA, KALE, ROASTED EGGPLANT, WHITE BUTTON MUSHROOMS, CHERRY TOMATOES, WHITE BEANS & DICED RED BELL PEPPERS, LEMON VINAIGRETTE (served cold)

VEGAN CAFÉ SALAD (V) $21.95
VEGGIE BURGER, MIXED GREENS, MANGO, TOMATO, AVOCADO, CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE

PROTEIN SALAD (V) (GF) $18
MIXED GREENS, QUINOA, LENTILS, CHICKPEAS, AVOCADO, WALNUTS, RAISINS, TOMATO, CUCUMBER, CILANTRO LIME, VINAIGRETTE
ADD VEGAN VEGGIE PATTY $7

SWEET GREEN SALAD (V) (GF) $18
BEETS, GRANNY SMITH APPLES, SWEET YELLOW CORN, RED BEANS, CHERRY TOMATOES, CRAISINS & RED ONIONS, MIXED GREENS, CILANTRO-LIME DRESSING
ADD VEGAN VEGGIE PATTY $7

VEGAN VEGGIE TACO (V) (GF) $19.95
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS, CAULIFLOWER, ONIONS, PEPPERS, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, AVOCADO, QUESO FRESCO, SMOKED CHILI AIOLI
For gluten-free, please ask for corn tortilla

VEGAN DELIGHT BURGER (V) $21
VEGAN VEGGIE PATTY, MOZZARELLA & CHEDDAR CHEESE MIX, AIOLI, VEGAN BUN, CHOICE OF SALAD OR FRIES

VEGAN EGGPLANT PASTA (V) $19.95
RIGATONI, ROASTED EGGPLANT, GARLIC, FRESH BASIL, CRUSHED RED PEPPER, TOMATO SAUCE, SHREDDED VEGAN MOZZARELLA

all cheeses used are plant based
• aioli is made with vegan mayonnaise

SIDES

BOX OF HOUSE FRIES $7

GARLIC SAUTEED SPINACH $8.95

BOX OF BISTRO FRIES $9
GARLIC OIL, PARMESAN, PARSLEY

MIXED VEGETABLES $8.95

BROCCOLI & GARLIC $8.95

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS $10

MASHED POTATOES $7

 

KIDS (12 and Under)

KIDS PASTA $13.95
SPAGHETTI, CHOICE OF RED SAUCE OR BUTTER

CHICKEN FINGERS & FRIES $13.95

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH FRIES $12.95

KIDS BURGER WITH FRIES $15.95

KIDS GRILLED CHEESE & FRIES $12

SOUPS

SPLIT PEA – Cup $6 / Bowl $9

CREAM OF CARROT AND AND APPLE – Cup $7 / Bowl $11.50

VEGAN VEGETABLE LENTIL – Cup $7 / Bowl $11.50