Casa di Edesia is an Italian restaurant located in Red Bank, New Jersey that was founded in the 1920s as a front for organized crime operations but has since become a respected establishment for fine dining and Italian cuisine. The menu includes classic Italian appetizers like bruschetta and calamari along with entrees such as chicken parmesan, tortellini carbonara, and shrimp scampi. The restaurant also offers traditional Italian desserts like cannoli, tiramisu, and gelato.

1. Casa di Edesia 180 Broad Street Red Bank, New Jersey (732) 636-2965 Hours: Monday-Saturday: Noon- Midnight Sunday: 3pm- 11pm Founded in the 1920’s as a front for the Mafia in a New Jersey boot-legging operation, Casa di Edesia has since moved away from its criminal roots to be a house of fine dining and gourmet Italian cuisine. Its name is derived from the Roman Goddess of Feasting. Buon appetito! Menu Starters Entr é es & Sides Beverages & Desserts

2. Starters Appetizers Bruschetta A vegetable spread sprinkled with fresh mozzarella on crunch Italian bread Calamari A chewy delicacy complete with a tangy white wine butter sauce Soups Italian Wedding Soup A traditional Italian starter you will instantly fall in love with Chicken Vegetable Soup A chicken and vegetable combination in a hearty broth Entr é es & Sides Beverages & Desserts Home Salads Hail Caesar! Salad Crisp iceberg lettuce topped with out special Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese House Salad Mixed greens with a raspberry vinaigrette

3. Entrées & Sides Entrees Chicken Parmesan A succulent, filling, Italian classic served over a bed of fine angel hair pasta Tortellini Carbonara Tortellini in a rich, decadent cream sauce with crispy bacon Shrimp Scampi A salty, but delicious treat from the sea Vegetarian Eggplant Rollatini A traditional Italian meal baked to perfection Vegetarian Lasagna A satisfying combination of fresh ricotta cheese, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, and lasagna noodles Beverages & Desserts Home Starters Sides Bread Sticks Pasta Burlesconi Steamed Vegetable Medley

4. Beverages & Desserts Home Starters Desserts Cannoli Sweet cream in a crunchy pastry shell Tiramisu A lavish cake layered with cream soaked in rich espresso Gelatto Traditional Italian ice cream(orange, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, mint) Entr é es & Sides Beverages Fountain Drinks (Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Cream Soda) Italian Soda (raspberry, cherry, grape, lime, amaretto) Sparkling Cider Pelligrino Coffee Bavachi