Star Tavern – Italian
Star Tavern hums with the vibrant energy of a classic neighborhood haunt, where the golden glow of the bar and the irresistible aroma of toasted garlic bread create an immediate sense of belonging. Tables overflow with shareable comfort, from crispy, golden-fried calamari and zesty buffalo wings to steaming bowls of mussels marinara that invite guests to linger over every savory drop of sauce. It is a lively social hub where the clinking of glasses meets a menu of timeless favorites, offering a warm and unpretentious escape for friends and families alike.
400 High Street, Orange 07050 https://startavern.net/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, low-carb, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, keto, pescatarian, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, sirtfood, pegan, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the perfectly portioned dishes and the satisfyingly crispy textures that define the menu. Guests consistently praise the helpful and knowledgeable service, noting that the staff's expertise creates a seamless and memorable dining experience. Celebrated for its inviting atmosphere, the space provides a warm setting that leaves reviewers eager to return and explore more of the culinary offerings.
Menu
Starters
Kick things off with these delicious sides
- Mussels Marinara - $15.25: Mussels in marinara sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $17.25: Served with mild, medium or hot marinara sauce on side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Portobello & Eggplant - $15.5: With mozzarella, Romano, and roasted peppers Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Wings - $16.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fingers - $13: With honey mustard sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $12.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Blossom - $13.25: Seasoned whole onion blossom, hand-battered and lightly fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $6.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Bowl - $21.25: 8 shrimp sauteed with garlic and butter served in a bread bowl Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sara's Mac 'n Cheese - $8: Ten ounce portion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
Dig into our world famous thin crust pizza
- Regular Pizza - $16.25: Thin crust cheese pizza Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Wheat Pizza - $16.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Clam Pizza - $21.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Pizza - $21.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Pizza - $22.5: Wild mushroom mix with thyme and lemon zest Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artichoke Pizza - $22.5: Garlic bread crumb, red onion and quartered artichoke Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza - $23: With drizzle of ranch dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Pizza - $20.75: Homemade eggplant, garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Pizza - $20.75: With roasted garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Spinach Pizza - $22.5: With ricotta, mozzarella and roasted garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portabello Mushroom Pizza - $21.5: With pine nuts & sundried tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Cheese Pizza - $21.25: With ricotta, Romano & mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Old School Everything Pizza - $23.25: With onions, sausage, pepperoni, peppers, mushrooms & anchovies Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Pizza - $22.75: With onions, peppers, broccoli, mushrooms & olives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
Enjoy some greens
- Antipasto Salad - $17.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tossed Salad - $8.75: With mild, medium or hot marinara sauce on side Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mista Salad - $13.75: House greens, Bermuda onion, tomatoes and peppers in a balsamic basil vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mandarin Orange & Almond Salad - $13.75: Romaine lettuce, mandarin segments and slivered almonds in an orange vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12.75 Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken or Shrimp - $17.75: Choice of grilled chicken or 3 large shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fields of Green Salad - $13.75: Baby greens with onions, tomatoes & seasonal fruit in a house vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tricolore Salad - $13.75: Arugula, endive and radicchio with onions & tomatoes in a balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrees
Savor a homemade meal
- Pasta Marinara - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli - $13.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Ziti - $16 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Pasta Marinara - $9.25: For kids under 12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli Parmigiana - $16.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmigiana Entree - $19.75: Served with linguine Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana Entree - $21: Served with linguine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
House Specialties
Dive into our signature dishes
- Broccoli and Cavatelli - $18: Sauteed with garlic, and topped with freshly grated Romano cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $21.5: Homemade with three cheeses and three meats, served with house marinara sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine with Clam Sauce - $20.5: Homemade red or white clam sauce served over linguine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fra Diavolo - $21.5: Sauteed with garlic, peppers and hot pepper seeds in a wine marinara sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Parmigiana - $25: 8 shrimp sauteed over linguine with marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella and Romano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo - $25: 8 shrimp sauteed with garlic, peppers and hot pepper seeds in a wine marinara sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Portabello - $25: 8 shrimp sauteed with garlic, portabello mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes over linguine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken or Shrimp Penne Vodka - $25: Sliced chicken or 6 shrimp sauteed with Italian pancetta, vodka, penne and marinara cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $25: Two boneless chicken breasts sauteed with fresh mushrooms over linguine in a sweet Marsala wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
Grab a hold of our popular sandwiches
- Hot Dog - $8.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Style Hot Dog - $11.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger - $10.75: Fresh Angus beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheeseburger - $13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizzaburger - $13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato & Egg Sandwich - $10.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Pepper & Egg Sandwich - $10.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Pepperoni & Egg Sandwich - $12: With roasted garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Sausage, Peppers & Onions Sandwich - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Style Sausage Sandwich - $14.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Parmigiana Sandwich - $14.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesesteak - $15.75: With onions and peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Sandwich - $13.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Parmigiana Sandwich - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef au jus - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef Parmigiana Sandwich - $16.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Apple Pie - $9.5: Thin-sliced apples, walnuts, butter, sugar & cinnamon, 12 inch round Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Star Tavern
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu is extensive, featuring diverse Italian favorites like pizzas and mussels alongside options catering to over thirty specialized diets.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Star Tavern specializes in Italian cuisine, featuring classic dishes like mussels marinara, various specialty pizzas, and toasted garlic bread.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews mention no specific concerns, instead highlighting perfectly portioned dishes, crispy textures, and helpful, knowledgeable service.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors can expect a lively Italian social hub featuring helpful service, perfectly portioned dishes, and a diverse, diet-inclusive menu.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This Italian restaurant stands out for its lively neighborhood atmosphere, helpful service, and perfectly portioned, crispy dishes like mussels marinara.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Reviewers celebrate the inviting atmosphere and warm setting, describing it as a lively neighborhood hub with a vibrant, social energy.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This family-friendly Italian tavern offers shareable comfort foods like pizza, mac 'n cheese, and chicken fingers in a lively neighborhood setting.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports keto, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, high-protein, low-carb, and various health-focused diets like DASH and Whole30.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Star Tavern is a casual neighborhood haunt featuring a lively social atmosphere, shareable comfort foods, and moderate pricing.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for Star Tavern, though it maintains a 4.0/5 rating.
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