Recovery Room Restaurant Menu
Welcome to Recovery Room Restaurant, a hidden gem located at 4502 445 Ocean Ave, New London, CT. This charming eatery offers a diverse menu that caters to all palates while maintaining affordability and generous portions. The atmosphere is inviting, with a bustling vibe complemented by attentive, well-trained staff.
Start your meal with a fresh House Tossed Salad, drizzled with the house’s balsamic dressing, or indulge in a rich Tuna Salad on a bed of greens. For heartier fare, the standout Shrimp Scampi with spinach and artichokes is a must-try. The pizzas, including Old World style and Clams Casino, receive rave reviews for their perfection.
Don't forget to save room for the delightful Pistachio Cheesecake, a sweet ending that rounds out a memorable dining experience. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Recovery Room promises comfort food done right!
DRINKS
20 Oz BOTTLE OF SODA
COKE, DIET COKE, SPRITE, GINGER ALE or ROOTBEER (PLEASE SPECIFY)
20oz BOTTLE OF WATER
2 LITER BOTTLE OF SODA
COKE, DIET COKE, SPRITE, OR GINGER-ALE (PLEASE SPECIFY)
12 OZ BOTTLED JUICE (MINUTE MAID)
AVAILABLE IN APPLE OR ORANGE (PLEASE SPECIFY)
20oz BOTTLED LEMONADE
PINK OR ORIGINAL (MAY VARY AT TIMES)
GOLD PEAK UNSWEETENED TEA 18.5OZ
Chocolate Milk (14 Oz Bottle)
Milk (14 Oz Bottle)
Focaccia Bread (PIZZA WHEEL)
Our famous thin crust pizza dough topped with Parmesan cheese, olive oil and fresh rosemary, lightly cooked to perfection.
Olive Bread
Our house-made Ciabatta bread topped with imported olives, caramelized onions, fresh basil pesto, Mozzarella cheese and shaved Parmesan cheese. **This item contains nuts due to pesto
Garlic Bread
Our house made Ciabatta bread smothered with fresh garlic, butter, grated Parmesan & Mozzarella cheese
Pasta Fagioli Soup
Garnished with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese.
Asian Chicken Dumpling
Chicken, lemon grass, native corn and sweet garlic soy glaze. In your choice of a steamed or fried dumpling.
Chicken Wings
10 wings tossed in your choice of Buffalo, BBQ or Spicy Honey sauce. Also available in garlic Parmesan rub. Comes with one Bleu cheese.
Shrimp Bruschetta
Pan seared jumbo shrimp, artichoke hearts, plum tomatoes and scampi sauce over toasted fresh bread topped with shaved Parmesan cheese.
Mussels & Clams Zuppa
Simmered in plum tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Calamari
Lightly breaded and tossed in our house-made cherry aioli sauce.
Arancini
(3) Arborio saffron rice balls stuffed with fresh Mozzarella cheese lightly bread & fried topped with tomato cream sauce.
Appetizers
Salad Menu
House Tossed Salad
Fresh greens, tomatoes, red onion, and mushrooms topped with our house balsamic dressing.
Blacksmith Salad
Fresh greens, tomatoes, red onions and mushrooms, topped with our house balsamic dressing and grated Parmesan cheese.
Gorgonzola Salad
Fresh greens, tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms, and Gorgonzola cheese topped with our house balsamic dressing.
Chopped Pasta Salad
Start with our Gorgonzola salad, add Ditalini pasta, diced breast of chicken and crispy bacon topped with our house balsamic dressing.
The Ocean Avenue Salad
Fresh greens, tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms, with diced chicken breast and Cheddar cheese strips topped with a choice of chutney or our house balsamic dressing.
Tuna Salad
Scoop of tuna salad served over fresh greens with tomatoes, red onions topped with our house balsamic dressing.
Caesar Salad
Fresh greens with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese and croutons topped with creamy Caesar dressing.
Antipasto Salad
Fresh garden greens, topped with Genoa salami, capicola, prosciutto, Cheddar cheese stips, olives, artichoke hearts, black olives, red and yellow peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, red onions, pepperoncinis and Parmesan cheese topped with our house balsamic dressing.
Extra Dressing
Additional charge for more than 2 Dressings. please indicate dressing type
Asian Sesame Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken topped with peanut satay, served over mixed greens, with angel hair pasta, crispy wontons, Mandarin oranges, and grape tomatoes. Tossed with champagne honey mustard dressing. **This item contains nuts due to peanut satay sauce
Harbor Salad
Contains nuts. Mixed greens, red onion, candied walnuts, craisins, Feta cheese, topped with our house balsamic dressing.
Black Angus Burger
1/2 pound of certified black Angus beef on a brioche roll, served with lettuce, tomato, raw onion. Served with choice of French fries, house salad or chips and a pickle.
BBQ Bacon Cheese Burger
Our black Angus burger topped with Applewood bacon, crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato, melted Cheddar cheese and tangy BBQ sauce. Served with choice of French fries, house salad or chips and a pickle.
Meatball Grinder
House made meatballs topped with our house made marinara and melted mozzarella served on a toasted grinder roll. Served with fries.
Chicken Tender Meal
Five Boneless chicken tenders served with one cup of dipping sauce and french fries.
Burgers & Things...
White Pizzas
Shirley's Special Pizza
A dash of Parmesan with a generous amount of Mozzarella cheese cooked to perfection.
Vegetable Pizza
Sweet red and yellow peppers, broccoli, onions, mushrooms, garlic, 100% olive oil and a dash of Parmesan cheese with a hint of pepper.
Shrimp & Broccoli Pizza
Sweet shrimp, fresh broccoli, chopped garlic, olive oil and just the right flavoring of Parmesan cheese.
Shrimp & Artichoke Pizza
Sweet shrimp, fresh broccoli, chopped garlic, olive oil and just the right flavoring of Parmesan cheese.
Shrimp Scampi Pizza
Shrimp with crushed garlic, scallions, butter, black pepper and a dash of Parmesan cheese.
Tomato Basil Pizza
Sliced tomatoes, fresh chopped garlic and fresh basil with grated Parmesan cheese.
Clams Casino Pizza
Fresh little neck clams, garlic, olive oil, diced peppers, onions, bacon and grated Parmesan cheese.
'Kris Dunn' Pizza
Breaded Buffalo chicken, Cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, ranch dressing and Mozzarella cheese with Parmesan cheese.
Gorgonzola Pizza
Sweet red and yellow peppers, roasted garlic, olive oil, fresh parsley, Mozzarella cheese with Parmesan cheese.
Spinach & Gorgonzola Pizza
Fresh spinach, Gorgonzola cheese, chopped garlic, 100% pure olive oil with Parmesan cheese.
Baked Potato Pizza
Diced baked golden Yukon potatoes, sour cream, scallions, bacon, Cheddar cheese with Parmesan cheese.
Ed's BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ sauced topped with chicken, red onion, Cheddar cheese, bacon, fresh garlic with a dash of black pepper and Parmesan cheese.
Casey's Hot Oil Pizza
Our homemade dough brushed with red pepper infused olive oil topped with sweet Italian sausage and generous amounts of Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
The Mason Pizza
Fresh spinach, tomatoes, crispy bacon, garlic, olive oil topped with Mozzarella and Gorgonzola cheeses.
'Italian Stallion' Pizza
Shaved steak, red and yellow peppers, olive oil, Provolone, onions, Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
Thai Chicken Pizza
*This item contains nuts* Thai chicken, ranch dressing, fresh basil, scallions, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese with chopped garlic, olive oil and ranch dressing.
Plain 'Old World Style' Pizza
The finest plum tomatoes, garlic, 100% pure olive oil and dash of Parmesan cheese.
Mozzarella Pizza
Mozzarella cheese added to our 'Plain' pizza.
Pepperoni Pizza
'Old World' style pizza topped w/ sliced Pepperoni & Parmesan cheese. ***This pizza will not have Mozzarella Cheese unless chosen in Pizza add-ons
Eggplant Florentine Pizza
Breaded eggplant, spinach and Ricotta cheese.
3 Cheese Special Pizza
Our recipe of plum tomatoes, fresh garlic and 100% pure olive oil, all topped with a mix of grated Parmesan, Mozzarella and Gorgonzola cheeses.
Bacon Spinach & Tomato Pizza
Start with our plain pizza recipe topped with spinach, tomatoes, and bacon with Parmesan cheeses.
Sausage Pizza
'Old World' style pizza topped w/ Sweet Italian Sausage & Parmesan Cheese. ***This pizza will not have Mozzarella Cheese unless chosen in Pizza add-ons
Rosie's Special Pizza
Fresh sliced tomatoes, crispy bacon and Mozzarella cheese.
Sausage Cacciatore Pizza
Crushed plum tomatoes, sweet Italian sausage, chopped garlic, basil, 100% pure olive oil, onions, roasted red and yellow peppers with Parmesan cheeses.
The Sicilian Pizza
Crushed plum tomatoes, combined with breaded eggplant, black olives, red and yellow peppers with a mix of Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses.
Zia Margarita Pizza
Fresh Mozzarella, fresh basil and tomatoes and a touch of our own basil pesto marinara sauce. **This item contains nuts due to pesto
Red Pizzas
Sides
Ciabatta Bread
Side Of Grated Parmesan
(Large size)
Side Of Sausage
Sliced Sweet Italian sausage in marinara sauce
Side Of Spinach
Sautéed w/ oil & garlic
Side Of Broccoli
French Fries
Side Of Tuna Salad
Side Of Marinara Sauce
Side Of Alfredo Sauce
Side Of Aioli Sauce
Side Of Tuscan Chicken
Crispy parmesan chicken breast
Reggiano Potatoes
Thinly sliced potatoes layered with bacon, cheese sauce and scallions baked until golden brown
Belgian Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Moist chocolate cake enrobed in dark chocolate, filled with warm chocolate center.
Recovery Room Cannoli
Homemade sweet and creamy Ricotta filling inside flakey pasty shell. Topped with caramel & chocolate sauce and powdered sugar
CARROT CAKE
SPICED LAYERED CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
ITALIAN LEMON CREME CAKE
Yellow cake with a lemon crème filling drizzled with caramel sauce & powdered sugar
Desserts
Lunch Menu
Buffalo Wrap
Lightly breaded chicken, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and tomato with Blue cheese and Buffalo sauce in a wrap. Served with choice of chips, house salad or fries and a pickle.
Chicken Florentine Sandwich
Grilled chicken served on a brioche roll with spinach, roasted peppers, tomato, Provolone and pesto. Served with choice of chips, house salad or fries and a pickle. **This item contains nuts due to pesto
Gnocchi (Lunch Size)
Mini Italian dumplings tossed with sautéed chicken, prosciutto, shiitake mushrooms, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a tomato cream sauce.
Linguine Marinara (Lunch Size)
Your choice of pasta topped with our house-made sauce, made from plum tomatoes, sautéed garlic, olive oil and fresh basil.
Meatball Grinder
Homemade meatballs on fresh grinder roll with melted Mozzarella cheese and house-made sauce. Served with choice of chips, house salad or fries and a pickle.
Penne Jack (Lunch Size)
Sautéed sweet Italian sausage and sweet bell peppers, in our house-made marinara sauce. (Dinner portion contains shrimp)
Pizza Melt
Ciabatta bread toasted with our house-made marinara sauce with loads of melted Mozzarella cheese. Served with choice of chips, house salad or fries and a pickle.
Recovery Room Signature Tortellini (Lunch Size)
Imported cheese tortellini, tossed in your choice of Alfredo with grilled chicken. **This item may contain nuts if Pesto Alfredo is chosen
TUNA MELT
White Albacore Tuna with tomato, onion, & melted cheddar cheese on toasted Ciabatta bread. Served with choice of chips, house salad or fries and a pickle.
Roast Beef Melt
Freshly sliced Roast Beef with caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, Provolone cheese and house-made horseradish mayo on grilled ciabatta bread. Served with choice of chips, house salad or fries and a pickle.
Steak Bomb Sandwich
Shaved steak and melted cheddar cheese on a fresh toasted grinder roll. Served with choice of chips, house salad or fries and a pickle.
PIZZA SPECIAL
WHITE PIZZA TOPPED GRILLED CHICKEN, ONIONS, CHOPPED GARLIC, CHEDDAR, MOZZARELLA AND PARM
***SOUP SPECIAL-
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
LUNCH SPECIAL
BLACKENED CHICKEN, FRESH TOMATOES, PESTO, BACON AND CHEDDAR CHEESE ON CIABATTA SERVED WITH FRIES
*Daily Specials Lunch****
Daily Specials Dinner
SPECIAL DESSERT
PISTACHIO CHEESECAKE
PIZZA SPECIAL
WHITE PIZZA TOPPED GRILLED CHICKEN, ONIONS, CHOPPED GARLIC, CHEDDAR, MOZZARELLA AND PARM
**SOUP SPECIAL**
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
ENTREE SPECIAL
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH SPINACH, ARTICHOKES, TOMATOES AND LINGUINI PASTA
Gnocchi
Mini Italian dumplings tossed with sautéed chicken, prosciutto, shiitake mushrooms, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a tomato cream sauce. Comes with ciabatta bread.
Linguine Marinara
Your choice of pasta topped with our house-made sauce, made from plum tomatoes, sautéed garlic, olive oil and fresh basil. Comes with ciabatta bread.
Penne 'Jack Style'
Jumbo shrimp, sautéed sweet Italian sausage and sweet bell peppers, in our house-made marinara sauce. Comes with ciabatta bread.
Recovery Room Signature Tortellini
Imported cheese tortellini, tossed in your choice of Alfredo & grilled chicken. Comes with ciabatta bread. **This item may contain nuts if Pesto Alfredo is chosen
Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli
Butternut squash filled ravioli with wild mushrooms, spinach and candied walnuts tossed with a Vermont maple sauce. Comes with ciabatta bread. **This item contains nuts.
Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Ravioli
Sausage and broccoli rabe filled ravioli tossed with pan seared sweet Italian sausage and spinach, topped with a Tuscan white bean sauce and Parmesan cheese. Comes with ciabatta bread.
Chicken Piccata
Lightly floured and sautéed in lemon butter sauce, sweet bell peppers, mushrooms and capers served over fettuccine Comes with ciabatta bread.
Fish & Chips
Seasonal fresh fish lightly breaded and deep fried with french fries, coleslaw and tarter. Comes with ciabatta bread.
Fish (Baked)
Seasonal fresh fish prepared with lemon and white wine sauce, then baked with an Italian garlic bread crumb topping. Served over brown rice mixed with broccoli. Comes with ciabatta bread.
16 Oz. Bone-In Ribeye
Grilled to perfection with thinly sliced Reggiano potatoes and sautéed spinach. Comes with ciabatta bread.
Tuscan Chicken
Breaded Parmesan encrusted chicken breast over mixed greens with angel hair pasta, native corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onions. Comes with ciabatta bread.
Shrimp & Little Neck Clams Zuppa
Native little necks and jumbo white shrimp sautéed in white wine and garlic, over linguine. Also available Fra Diavlo style (spicy marinara). *Comes with ciabatta bread
Fettuccine Bolognese
Hand crafted six hour braised veal, sausage, and mushrooms simmered in our house made marinara tossed with fettuccine pasta (Our Bolognese is NOT a gluten free sauce) *Comes with ciabatta bread.
Chicken Parmigiana
Lightly breaded & fried chicken breast topped with fresh Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese served over linguine pasta in house-made marinara. Comes with ciabatta bread.
Federal Hill With Salad
Breaded veal cutlet layered with prosciutto and Mozzarella cheese served with salad. Includes balsamic dressing. Comes with ciabatta bread
Federal Hill With Pasta
Breaded veal cutlet layered with prosciutto and Mozzarella cheese served with a choice of pasta. Comes with ciabatta bread.