5 Authentic Italian Dishes You Must Try at Sal De Forte's

For nearly 40 years, Sal De Forte's has been serving authentic Italian cuisine to Ewing Township and the surrounding communities. As the best Italian restaurant in Ewing, NJ, our menu features traditional recipes passed down through generations, prepared with the same care and quality that has made us a local favorite since 1985.

Whether you're a long-time customer or visiting us for the first time, these five signature dishes represent the best of what Italian cuisine has to offer. Each one showcases the quality ingredients, traditional techniques, and passion for cooking that defines Sal De Forte's. And don't miss our authentic lasagna Bolognese — a 39-year Vizzini family recipe.

1. Eggplant Parmigiano

Our Eggplant Parmigiano is a customer favorite for good reason. We start with fresh eggplant, lightly breaded and fried to golden perfection, then layered with our house-made marinara sauce and premium mozzarella cheese. The dish is baked until the cheese is bubbly and melted, creating a comfort food classic that never goes out of style.

What sets our version apart is the quality of ingredients - we use only the freshest eggplant, make our marinara from scratch daily, and source the finest Italian cheeses. The result is a dish that's both satisfying and authentic, perfect as a main course or shared appetizer.

2. Veal Saltimbocca

Saltimbocca, which literally means "jumps in the mouth," is a Roman classic that we've perfected over the years. Tender veal cutlets are topped with fresh sage and prosciutto, then sautéed in a white wine and butter sauce that brings all the flavors together beautifully.

This dish requires precise timing and technique - the veal must be cooked just right to remain tender, while the sauce needs to be perfectly balanced. Our chefs have mastered this preparation, creating a dish that's both elegant and delicious. It's an excellent choice for those seeking a traditional Italian experience.

3. Frutti Di Mare

For seafood lovers, our Frutti Di Mare is an absolute must-try. This generous dish features an abundance of fresh seafood - shrimp, scallops, clams, and mussels - served over linguine in your choice of marinara or white wine garlic sauce.

We source our seafood fresh daily to ensure peak quality and flavor. The combination of perfectly cooked seafood, al dente pasta, and our carefully crafted sauce creates a dish that transports you straight to the Italian coast. It's a celebration of Italian seafood cookery at its finest.

4. Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala is one of those dishes that seems simple but requires real skill to execute perfectly. Our version features tender chicken cutlets sautéed with fresh mushrooms in a rich Marsala wine sauce that's both savory and slightly sweet.

The key to great Marsala is using quality wine and achieving the right balance in the sauce - not too heavy, not too light. Our chefs have refined this recipe over decades, creating a version that keeps customers coming back. Served with pasta or vegetables, it's comfort food elevated to an art form.

5. Tiramisu

No Italian meal is complete without dessert, and our house-made Tiramisu is the perfect ending to your dinner. This classic Italian dessert features espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with sweet mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder.

We make our Tiramisu fresh daily using traditional methods and authentic Italian ingredients. The result is a dessert that's light yet indulgent, with the perfect balance of coffee flavor and creamy sweetness. It's the ideal way to conclude an authentic Italian dining experience.

Experience These Dishes for Yourself

These five dishes represent just a fraction of what Sal De Forte's has to offer, but they perfectly encapsulate our commitment to authentic Italian cuisine. Each one has been perfected over nearly four decades of serving the Ewing Township community. See what our customers say about these dishes.

When you visit Sal De Forte's, you're not just getting a meal - you're experiencing a piece of Italian culinary tradition prepared by chefs who truly care about quality and authenticity. Whether you choose one of these signature dishes or explore other items on our extensive menu, you'll taste the difference that experience and passion make. We proudly serve families from Princeton, Trenton, Hamilton, and Lawrenceville.