Italian Food in Jersey City

Vegetable-topped pasta and ciabatta sandwiches anchor Italian food at Gaia & Loki in Jersey City, NJ, available for pickup.

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Italian Food to Try

Linguine and Meatballs

Linguine pasta served with meatballs and optional pasta choices.

Linguine & Meatballs$24.00Linguine pasta with meatballs, prepared as the classic pasta option for this dish.
Penne & Meatballs$24.00Penne pasta served with meatballs as an alternative to linguine in this dish.
Zucchini Noodles & Meatballs$27.00Zucchini noodles served with meatballs instead of pasta in this dish.
Gluten-Free Pasta & Meatballs$27.00Gluten-free pasta served with meatballs as an alternative to the standard linguine in this dish.

“Superb food! I'm not even veggie/vegan and I absolutely loved the food here. We had the spring rolls, maple smoked beet tartare, spaghetti + meatballs and mushroom alfredo....all were amazing. And staff were lovely. Will definitely be back!”

Linguini Bolognese

Linguini with plant-based meat, mushrooms, peas, and tomato sauce.

“We moved to Jersey city in March, and were exploring the city and couldn’t find great flavorful food and healthy clean eats. Whether you are a vegan or just in search of great food THIS is the place to be. Amazing pastas (the spicy pasta and the bolognese are our favorites), the spinach and mushrooms empanadas, the Mexican soup, the beet tartar, and the vegan chikn burger and the portabello burgers are juicy crispy and filled with flavor. You can’t go wrong here. ALSO BYOB!”

Penne ala Vodka

Penne pasta in creamy vodka sauce with green peas and bread.

Primavera

Pasta primavera pairs pasta with a medley of vegetables.

Alfredo

$24.00

Pasta in creamy Alfredo sauce with several noodle choices.

“The food was great! They are BYOB. Loved the portobello mushroom gyro. The mushroom Alfredo was so good, and I liked that it was creamy and hearty but without any dairy. Tea and chocolate cake for dessert was really nice.”

Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich

$21.00+

Fried eggplant, marinara, Parmesan, and vegan mozzarella on ciabatta.

“5 stars for the absolutely delicious eggplant parm sandwich. I'm picky about vegan cheese because a lot of it it isn't good, but the parm on this sandwich tasted real. The eggplant was fried to perfection and had such good flavor, with just enough sauce, and on perfect bread. Customer service was very warm & friendly, and the interior is really nice. Really eager to dine-in next time.”

Lasagna

$24.00

Lasagna layered with plant-based meat, zucchini, and house-made marinara.

“Best vegan food in NJ. My lasagna was amazing! Jacki and her staff are the friendliest. Food was ready on time.”

Meatball Parm

$14.99+

Meatballs, marinara, and Parmesan on toasted ciabatta bread.

“The meatball parm was on another level. The sauce tasted like grandmas slow cooked fresh sauce. Delish”

Pesto Pasta

$22.00

Pasta with squash, tomatoes, spinach, pine nuts, and vegan Parmesan.

“We had the Pesto Pasta, The Gyro, French Fries and a Slice of Chocolate Cake. All we delicious and presented well. Lovely ambiance. Quite for a Wednesday evening. Very good service too.”

Spicy Primavera with Red Sauce

$22.00

Linguine with spicy red sauce and a medley of vegetables.

“Amazing vegan food. Mushroom Alfredo (made with a cauliflower Alfredo sauce!) and Spicy Primavera were so flavorful.”

Broccoli Garlic Pasta

$22.00

Pasta with broccoli and garlic; choose a noodle style if desired.

MeatBall Parmesan Sandwich

$22.00+

Meatballs, marinara, Parmesan, and vegan mozzarella on toasted ciabatta.

Polenta with Mushroom Marcela

$25.00

Cornmeal polenta with mushrooms; chunk steak is available as an add-on.

Eggplant Parmesan Pasta

$25.00

Crispy eggplant and marinara top linguine with vegan mozzarella.

“I”m not a Vegan but I absolutely love this place for their authenticity, bold and awesome flavors. Whether you are vegan or not, this place deserves a lot of credit and admiration. Must try this food when in Jersey City - favorites are Meatball Parm Homemade meatballs with flavorful marinara sauce topped with parmesan cheese on toasted ciabatta Deep Fried Filipino Lumpia Filipino rice paper wrapper, seasoned plant-based filling. Served with a sweet and spicy chilli sauce Eggplant Parmigiana Over Pasta Crispy eggplant topped with house made marinara sauce and parmesan cheese over linguine pasta”

KIDS Spaghetti with Red Sauce

$10.00

Kids' spaghetti with red sauce; bread or meatball add-ons are optional.

Pasta With Butter

$12.00

Butter coats pasta, with penne or spaghetti selected as the pasta shape.

Made with Care at Gaia & Loki

Gaia & Loki serves Italian food with basil, roasted pine nuts and butternut squash in pasta, plus layered noodles with plant-based meat and zucchini. Ciabatta sandwiches feature marinara and parmesan.

Penne ala Vodka comes with creamy vodka sauce and green peas. Alfredo offers penne or zucchini noodles. Spicy Primavera with Red Sauce tops linguine with peppers, mushrooms, broccoli and cherry tomatoes.

Visit Gaia & Loki in Jersey City, NJ for dine-in, pickup or delivery. Linguini Bolognese includes cranberry, onions, garlic, tomato and carrots, with your choice of mild or spicy preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Italian food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Penne ala Vodka — Penne is tossed in creamy vodka sauce with green peas and served with bread; optional additions include bacon, eggplant, or plant-based chicken.
Linguine and Meatballs — Linguine comes with meatballs, and optional pasta selections include penne, gluten-free pasta, or zucchini noodles.
Pesto Pasta — Linguine is served with roasted squash, cherry tomatoes, spinach, basil, pine nuts, and vegan Parmesan; other pasta options are available.
MeatBall Parmesan Sandwich — Toasted ciabatta holds meatballs, marinara, Parmesan, and vegan mozzarella; choose fries, onion rings, salad, or sweet potato fries.
Broccoli Garlic Pasta — Broccoli and garlic accompany pasta, with optional choices of linguine, penne, gluten-free pasta, or zucchini noodles.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for italian food throughout the Jersey City area. Order your italian food online for convenient pickup or delivery.

Is there a kids menu?

Gaia & Loki offers kid-friendly options, including Golden Fish and Chips and KIDS Spaghetti with Red Sauce.

Explore our menu to see all the options for your next family meal.