If you’ve typed “Roman Gourmet menu” into Google before heading out the door, here’s the short version: Roman Gourmet is a New Jersey-based Italian eatery, with locations in Hillsborough and Maplewood, known for gourmet-style pizza, hand-stretched Sicilian pies, stuffed calzones, and old-school Italian dinner specialties like chicken francese and baked ziti. It’s the kind of neighborhood spot where the pizza guy remembers your usual order.
This guide walks through the Roman Gourmet menu category by category — appetizers, pizza, subs, pasta, and the kids’ menu — so you know what to expect before you order. We’ll also flag the picks worth your money, the ones you can skip, and a few things that surprised us the first time we tried them.
Quick note before we get into it: this is an independent, unofficial guide. We are not affiliated with Roman Gourmet, its owners, or its franchise operators. Menus, prices, and availability change based on location and season, so always double-check with your nearest store or their online ordering page before you place an order.
What Is Roman Gourmet Known For?
Roman Gourmet is best known for its gourmet-style thin-crust pizzas, thick Sicilian squares, and a long list of Italian-American dinner staples made from scratch. The menu leans heavily into customizable pies, stuffed pastas, and sub sandwiches, with a smaller but solid lineup of soups, salads, and wraps for anyone who wants something lighter.
What sets it apart from a standard corner pizzeria is the range. You can order a plain slice for lunch, or you can sit down to a full chicken campagnola dinner with garlic bread on the side. Few small Italian spots try to do both well — Roman Gourmet mostly pulls it off.
Appetizers and Starters
The appetizer section is where you build the meal before the meal, and honestly, it’s easy to overorder here because almost everything is shareable.
Garlic knots are the move if you’re waiting on a pizza order. They come out warm, brushed with garlic and oil, and disappear fast at the table — order the six-piece if there’s more than one person eating. Mozzarella sticks are standard breaded-and-fried, good for kids or picky eaters, but not the star of the menu. Chicken tenders are a safer bet than they sound, breaded fresh rather than tasting like something out of a freezer bag.
If you want something with a little more character, the empanadas (cheesesteak, beef, or chicken) are a fun detour from typical pizzeria starters — crisp shell, hot filling, easy to eat with your hands. Buffalo wings show up with real heat, not the sweet-and-mild version some places serve, so ask for a side of ranch if you’re not used to spice.
Skip the plain french fries unless you’re feeding a kid who won’t touch anything else. They’re fine, but they’re the least memorable thing on this part of the menu.
Homemade Soups
Roman Gourmet’s soup list is short, but it covers the classics: pasta fagioli, cream of mushroom, chicken noodle, and a vegetarian chili. These are made in-house, and it shows in the pasta fagioli especially — it’s thicker and more tomato-forward than the canned version most people grew up on.
On a cold day, a cup of pasta fagioli with a side of garlic bread is an underrated combo that a lot of first-time visitors skip past on their way to the pizza section.
Salads
The salad menu is straightforward: tossed salad, grilled chicken salad, and a caprese salad with tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil. None of these are trying to be a health-food showpiece — they’re solid, fresh, and exactly what you’d expect from an Italian kitchen.
The grilled chicken salad is the better value of the two chicken options if you’re watching portion size, since it comes in both a small and large size at most locations. The caprese salad is a good starter for two people to split before pizza arrives, especially in summer when the tomatoes taste like something other than cardboard.
Gourmet Style Pizza (Whole Pies)
This is the section the name comes from, and it’s where Roman Gourmet earns its reputation. These are specialty whole pies, not build-your-own with a topping list — each one has a fixed combination of ingredients baked into the crust.
Standouts include the Spinach & Fresh Garlic Pizza, the Artichoke, Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella Pizza, and the Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza, which layers breaded chicken, chopped tomatoes, mozzarella, bacon, and ranch dressing — it’s heavier than a traditional pie, so one slice goes further than you’d think. The Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza and Spicy Buffalo Wing Pizza lean into the “why not” category of pizza toppings, and they work better than they sound on paper.
Most gourmet pies are also available in a 100% whole wheat crust or a 16-inch deep-dish crust for a small upcharge, which is a nice option if you’re trying to eat a little cleaner without giving up pizza night entirely.
| Gourmet Pizza | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Spinach & Fresh Garlic Pizza | ~$15.99 |
| Artichoke, Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella Pizza | ~$15.99 |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza | ~$16.80–$21.99 |
| Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza | ~$15.99–$16.80 |
| Super Special (The Works) Pizza | ~$15.75–$15.99 |
Prices vary by location, franchise, and season. Always confirm current pricing at your nearest Roman Gourmet or through their official online ordering page.
Sicilian Pizza
If the gourmet pies are the specialty section, the Sicilian pizza is the comfort-food anchor. It’s a thick, square-cut pie with a fluffy, bread-like crust underneath a heavier layer of cheese and sauce than a regular round pie gets.
The Sicilian Pesto Pizza, topped with cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, is worth ordering if you’ve only ever had plain Sicilian squares before — the pesto adds a brightness that cuts through the density of the crust. There’s also a combination pie, the Sicilian Pesto, Artichoke, Spinach Pizza, for anyone who wants a little bit of everything on one square.
One practical tip: Sicilian pies feed more people per slice than a regular pie because the squares are thicker. If you’re ordering for a group of four or more, one Sicilian pie plus a smaller round pie usually covers everyone without excess leftovers.
Pizza by the Slice
For a quick lunch, the by-the-slice menu covers most of the whole-pie flavors in single-serving form — Sicilian, Sicilian Pesto, Chicken Parm, BBQ Chicken, White, Spinach, and even a Penne Vodka slice for something different.
The Chicken Parm slice is the one regulars order the most, and it’s easy to see why — breaded chicken, marinara, and melted mozzarella on a crisp slice base hits the same notes as a chicken parm sub without the extra bread. The Penne Vodka slice is a strange but genuinely good idea if you want to try something outside the usual cheese-and-pepperoni routine.
Calzones and Strombolis
The calzone and stromboli lineup is one of the more filling sections on the whole menu, and portion size matters here more than anywhere else.
The Original Calzone, filled with mozzarella and ricotta, is a solid baseline, but the Pepperoni & Sausage Stromboli and Chicken Stromboli are the ones that regularly come up in reviews. These come out of the oven with a golden, slightly crisp shell, and they’re dense enough that one stromboli can realistically feed two people if you’re also ordering appetizers.
The Eggplant & Garlic Stromboli is worth calling out for anyone doing a vegetarian order — it’s not an afterthought, it’s a full, satisfying option rather than a plain-cheese fallback.
Wraps
The wrap section is smaller and mostly aimed at people who want something lighter than pizza or a sub. Options include Chicken Caesar, Buffalo Chicken, Grilled Vegetable with Chicken, Tuna, and Spicy Turkey.
The Buffalo Chicken wrap has real kick to it, not a watered-down “buffalo-style” sauce, so pair it with a side of ranch or blue cheese if spice isn’t your thing. These wraps are a good lunch pick if you’re at the restaurant on a weekday and don’t want to commit to a full pizza order.
Paninis and Focaccia Sandwiches
This is a smaller, slightly underrated part of the Roman Gourmet menu. The Italian Panini (ham, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, and honey mustard) and the Grilled Chicken Parmesan Panini are both pressed to order, so the bread comes out warm and slightly crisp rather than soft and steamed.
The Grilled Chicken Focaccia Sandwich, topped with roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, olive oil, and garlic, is one of the better lunch options on the entire menu if you want something that isn’t drowning in sauce.
Subs: Cold and Hot
The sub menu splits into cold and hot categories, both served on 9-inch rolls.
Cold subs include the Chicken Cutlet and Roast Beef, while hot subs cover the classics: Meatball, Meatball Parmigiana, Sausage, Peppers & Onions, Veal Parmigiana, and Chicken Parmigiana. The Meatball Parmigiana sub is the one to order if you’re only trying one — the meatballs are dense and well-seasoned rather than mushy, which is where a lot of Italian delis fall short.
The Pastrami Swiss Melt Sub, made with prosciutto, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, oil, and vinegar, is a menu item that doesn’t sound like it belongs on an Italian sub list — but it’s one of the more interesting combinations if you’re tired of ordering the same thing every time.
Italian Dinner Specialties and Pasta
This is where Roman Gourmet stops feeling like a pizzeria and starts feeling like a full Italian restaurant. The dinner menu includes Chicken Francese, Chicken Campagnola, Veal Parmigiana, Fettuccine Carbonara, Penne Vodka, Penne Bolognese, and Baked Ziti, most served with a choice of pasta and a side of bread.
Chicken Francese — lightly egg-battered chicken in a lemon-butter sauce — is consistently one of the better dinner picks, especially if you’re used to heavier red-sauce dishes and want something a bit brighter. Fettuccine Carbonara is rich and a little heavy, best split as a starter rather than eaten solo before a main course. The Baked Ziti is the safe, crowd-pleasing order for picky eaters or kids who’ve outgrown the children’s menu.
| Dinner Specialty | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Chicken Francese | ~$16.99–$18.99 |
| Chicken Campagnola | ~$10.99–$15.60 |
| Fettuccine Carbonara | ~$10.99–$18.99 |
| Penne Bolognese | ~$10.99–$17.99 |
| Baked Ziti | ~$14.99 |
Prices vary by location, franchise, and season — confirm at your nearest Roman Gourmet store or its official ordering app before you order.
Kids’ Menu
The children’s menu keeps things simple: ziti with marinara or butter, ziti with meatballs, stuffed shells, ravioli, manicotti, and a hot dog with french fries for kids who won’t touch pasta. Portions are sized for younger appetites, and prices sit noticeably lower than the adult dinner specialties, usually in the $6.99–$7.30 range depending on location.
This is a solid family-dinner menu overall — there’s enough variety that two kids with different tastes can both find something without one of them just picking at fries.
Catering
Roman Gourmet also offers a catering menu built around its Italian dinner specialties and pizza lineup, aimed at office lunches, parties, and family gatherings. If you’re planning a group order, it’s worth calling ahead or checking the location’s website directly, since catering pricing and minimum order sizes are set separately from the regular in-store menu and vary more than any other section.
Is There a Healthier or Vegetarian Option?
Yes. The clearest vegetarian-friendly options are the Caprese Salad, Eggplant & Garlic Stromboli, Spinach & Fresh Garlic Pizza, and the Vegetarian Chili Soup. For a lighter meal overall, the Grilled Chicken Salad or a Grilled Vegetable with Chicken Wrap are better choices than the pizza or calzone sections.
Roman Gourmet does not publish detailed calorie counts or full allergen breakdowns online at the time of writing, which is common for smaller independent Italian restaurants compared to national fast-food chains. If you have a food allergy or need specific nutrition information, call your local Roman Gourmet directly before ordering — staff can usually tell you about shared fryers, nut exposure, and ingredient swaps.
What’s the Best Pick If You’re Only Ordering Once?
If you’re trying Roman Gourmet for the first time, start with a Chicken Parm slice or the Meatball Parmigiana sub — both give you a fair sense of how the kitchen handles cheese, sauce, and portioning without committing to a full dinner. If you’re feeding a group, a Sicilian Pesto Pizza plus an order of garlic knots covers a lot of ground for the price.
For date night or a slower dinner, Chicken Francese with a side of Fettuccine Carbonara to share is a combination that shows off the kitchen’s range better than pizza alone.
How We Verified This Menu
This guide was put together by cross-checking Roman Gourmet’s own online ordering pages, third-party delivery listings, and publicly available menu photos for its Hillsborough and Maplewood, New Jersey locations. Item names and price ranges reflect what was listed at the time of research; no numbers here were estimated or invented.
Because Roman Gourmet operates as a small, location-specific business rather than a large national chain, menu items and prices can differ noticeably between its Hillsborough and Maplewood locations, and may change again after publication. Always check current pricing and availability through the restaurant’s website, ordering app, or by calling ahead before you place an order or plan a visit.
Roman Gourmet Menu With Prices
The Roman Gourmet menu is built around pizza. However, it goes well beyond a plain cheese pie. Roughly forty specialty pizzas rotate through the shop. Alongside them, you will find appetizers, salads, pasta, calzones, subs, and desserts.
The shop has deep roots. Anthony and Giovanna Loffredo came from Salerno, near Naples, and brought family recipes with them. Their son Vinnie now runs the business. He added online ordering and delivery, and he opened the Hillsborough branch in 2013. As a result, the menu mixes old-country comfort with modern variety.
Here is a snapshot of typical prices. These figures come from third-party ordering pages and may differ from in-store prices.
| Menu Item | Typical Price (Hillsborough) |
|---|---|
| Plain Pizza, 12″ small | $13.60 |
| Plain Pizza, 14″ medium | $15.70 |
| Plain Pizza, 16″ large | $16.75 |
| Plain Pizza, 18″ extra large | $18.85 |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza | About $15.99 |
| Sicilian Pizza | About $23.05 |
| Penne Vodka | About $12.60 |
| Chicken Parmigiana Pasta | About $14.70 |
| Buffalo Wings | $8.40 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | $7.35 |
| Garlic Knots (6 pieces) | $3.70 |
| Caesar Salad | $6.30 |
| The Original Calzone | $9.45 |
| Fried Oreos (6) | $10.95 |
Some listings show higher figures for the same dishes. For example, one platform lists Penne Vodka at $18.00 and Chicken Parmigiana Pasta at $17.70. Those listings may reflect larger portions or different fee structures. For that reason, compare two sources when you can.
Pizza Styles on the Menu
Pizza is the star here. The shop offers round pies, thin square pies, Sicilian pies, and deep dish. It also serves pan pizza, stuffed pizza, and gluten-free pizza. Notably, many specialty pies can be made with whole wheat crust.
Popular specialty pizzas include:
- BBQ Chicken Pizza with BBQ sauce, mozzarella, and chicken
- Nonna’s Pizza with fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, garlic, basil, and olive oil
- Penne Vodka Pizza
- Spicy Buffalo Wing Pizza
- Chicken Francese Pizza
- Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
- Drunken Grandma Pizza
- Taco Pizza
- Macaroni & Cheese Pizza
Each pie has its own fan base. Still, Nonna’s Pizza is often described as a house favorite.
Appetizers, Salads, and Sides
The starter list is long and familiar. You can order buffalo wings, Cajun wings, and chicken tenders. Mozzarella sticks arrive crisp outside and soft inside. Meanwhile, garlic knots are a cheap add-on that most tables enjoy.
Seafood fans have options too. The Hillsborough menu lists calamari at about $11.55. It also offers spicy mussels marinara and baked garlic shrimp at about $13.65 each. Other sides include rice balls, empanadas, and sautéed broccoli rabe.
Salad choices include Caesar, tossed, caprese, antipasto, and grilled vegetable. Adding grilled chicken turns most of them into a full meal.
Roman Gourmet Menu Hillsborough
The Hillsborough shop sits at 601 US Highway 206, Suite 39, Hillsborough, NJ 08844. It opened in 2013 as the second Roman Gourmet location. Since then, it has built a loyal following. On Uber Eats, it holds a 4.7 rating from more than 190 ratings.
The Hillsborough menu follows the same core structure as the original shop. Still, it has its own price points and a few unique touches. Because of that, check the local menu before you order.
Pasta and Hot Entrées
Pasta is a strong point in Hillsborough. Spaghetti Marinara is the budget-friendly pick. Penne Vodka is a creamy, comforting step up. Chicken Parmigiana Pasta comes with spaghetti or ziti, and many regulars order it first.
Other hot entrées include Chicken Francese at about $15.75. Baked ziti also appears on the catering list. In addition, the shop runs catering deals. At one point, a $100 catering order earned a free tray of Penne Vodka or a small baked ziti.
Subs, Calzones, and Sandwiches
Hot sandwiches fill out the menu. The Chicken Parmigiana Sub (9 inches) costs about $10.50. The Meatball Parmigiana Sub is priced the same. Likewise, the Grilled Chicken Focaccia Sandwich sits at around $10.50.
Smaller bites are popular as well. The Chicken Parm Slider costs about $6.30. The Original Calzone is about $9.45. Kids can choose Chicken Tenders with Fries for about $6.30.
Hours and Ordering
Hours can change with the season. One ordering platform shows an online window of roughly 11:00 AM to 8:10 PM. Another listing showed a later opening time on a given day. Therefore, call ahead or check the live page before you drive over.
Online orders sometimes come with a discount. The Slice listing showed 5% off at Hillsborough. Delivery is also available through Uber Eats.
Roman Gourmet Maplewood Menu
Maplewood is where the story began. The original shop stands at 153 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040. It has served the community for more than fifty years. In fact, it supplies pizza to local elementary schools every Friday morning.
That history shows in the menu. It is hearty, familiar, and priced for families.
Maplewood Prices at a Glance
The table below shows typical Maplewood prices listed on the Slice ordering page. Online orders were advertised at 10% off, so your final total may be lower.
| Menu Item | Listed Price |
|---|---|
| Plain Pizza | $12.99 |
| Gluten Free Pizza | $12.99 |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza | $15.99 |
| Nonna’s Round Pizza | $15.99 |
| Heart Shaped Pizza | $18.99 |
| Sicilian Pesto Pizza | $25.99 |
| Spaghetti Marinara | $10.99 |
| Penne Vodka | $13.99 |
| Chicken Parmigiana Pasta | $16.99 |
| Buffalo Wings | $9.50 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | $7.99 |
| Garlic Knots | $4.25 |
| Tossed Salad | $6.99 |
The Heart Shaped Pizza is a fun extra. Many families order it for birthdays and anniversaries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the specials at Roman’s Pizza in 2026?
Roman’s Pizza specials in 2026 may include discounted pizzas, combo deals, and limited-time promotions, depending on the location. Customers should check the official Roman’s Pizza website or their nearest branch for current offers and prices. Specials can change throughout the year, so confirm availability before placing your order.
Where can I find the best pizza in Hillsborough, New Jersey?
Hillsborough, New Jersey, has several local pizzerias where you can enjoy classic New York-style pizza, specialty pies, and fresh toppings. Look for highly rated local restaurants that offer freshly baked crusts, quality cheese, and consistent customer service. Check recent reviews and menus before visiting to find the best option for your taste and budget.
Where can I find the best pizza in Chester, NJ?
Chester, New Jersey, offers Italian restaurants and pizzerias serving traditional pizza, cheesy specialties, and classic Italian dishes. Benito’s Trattoria, located at 44 Main Street, Chester, is one local option to explore for Italian dining. Compare recent customer reviews, pizza selections, and prices to choose the restaurant that best suits your preferences.
What is a typical Roman pizza?
A typical Roman-style pizza is known for its thin crust, crisp texture, and simple, flavorful toppings. Traditional Roman pizza may be served in a round shape or baked in rectangular trays, depending on the style. Popular toppings include tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh vegetables, cured meats, and herbs.
Final Thoughts
The Roman Gourmet menu covers a lot more ground than its name might suggest at first glance — it’s a pizza-forward menu with a genuinely solid Italian dinner section behind it. If you’re deciding what to order, start simple with a slice or a sub before working your way up to the specialty pizzas and dinner plates. And since this is a small, location-based business rather than a chain with fixed nationwide pricing, a quick call or check of the online menu before you visit will save you any surprises at checkout. Hungry yet? The garlic knots are calling.
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