Aj's Restaurant and Pizza Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Aj's Restaurant and Pizza, a delightful dining gem located in Higganum, CT. This eatery embraces a menu that tantalizes the taste buds with a wide range of gourmet pizzas, savory appetizers, and refreshing salads. Each gourmet pizza, like the Spartan and B.B.Q. Chicken, is crafted with top-notch ingredients such as fresh spinach, garlic, and quality cheeses, ensuring each bite is a flavor explosion.
- Appetizers: Try their Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers or Fried Calamari to kick off your meal.
- Salads: Their Antipasto and Caesar salads provide a perfect balance to the richness of the pizzas.
- Customer Favorites: The Pepperoni Calzone and hearty lasagna have received rave reviews for their quality and taste.
With a warm atmosphere and friendly service, Aj's is not just a restaurant; it’s a community staple that invites you to savor every moment.
Salads
Antipasto
Greens, tomato, peppers, onion, cucumber, pepperoncini, rolled meats.
Garden
Greens, tomato, peppers, onion, cucumber, pepperoncini.
Tuna
Greens, tomato, peppers, onion, cucumber, pepperoncini, tuna.
Caesar
Romaine, croutons, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing.
Aj's
Greens, tomato, peppers, onion, cucumber, pepperoncini, hard-boiled egg, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese.
Greek
Greens, tomato, peppers, onion, cucumber, feta, kalamata olives.
Chicken Fingers
Mozzarella Sticks
Fried Cheese Ravioli
Garlic Bread
House made garlic knots with butter, garlic and parsley
Buffalo Or BBQ Wings
Potato Skins
Boneless Buffalo Wings
Fried Calamari
Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
Garlic Bread With Mozzarella And Sauce
Appetizers
Gourmet Pizza
Clams Casino Gourmet (Large)
Baby clams, red peppers, bacon, garlic, mozzarella.
Ranch Chicken Gourmet (Small)
Breaded chicken, bacon, romano, garlic, ranch dressing, mozzarella.
Winger Gourmet (Large)
Chicken, hot sauce, bleu cheese, garlic, mozzarella.
Chicken Florentine (Large)
Spinach, tomatoes, ricotta, garlic, mozzarella.
Chicken Florentine (Small)
Spinach, tomatoes, ricotta, garlic, mozzarella.
Ranch Chicken Gourmet (Large)
Breaded chicken, bacon, romano, garlic, ranch dressing, mozzarella.
Bruschetta Gourmet (Large)
Tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella, romano.
B.B.Q Chicken Gourmet (Small)
B.B.Q sauce, mozzarella.
Christmas Gourmet (Small)
Ricotta, garlic, spinach, tomatoes, bacon, romano, mozzarella.
AJ's Gourmet (Large)
Spinach, sausage, feta, garlic, mozzarella, romano.
B.B.Q Chicken Gourmet (Large)
B.B.Q sauce, mozzarella.
Winger Gourmet (Small)
Chicken, hot sauce, bleu cheese, garlic, mozzarella.
Shrimp Scampi (Large)
Mozzarella, garlic, ricotta.
Clams Casino Gourmet (Small)
Baby clams, red peppers, bacon, garlic, mozzarella.
Spartan Gourmet (Small)
Spinach, feta cheese, tomatoes, fresh herbs, garlic, romano, mozzarella.
Philly Steak Gourmet (Large)
Mushrooms, onions, peppers, garlic, mozzarella.
Philly Steak Gourmet (Small)
Mushrooms, onions, peppers, garlic, mozzarella.
AJ's Gourmet (Small)
Spinach, sausage, feta, garlic, mozzarella, romano.
Broccoli (Small)
Mozzarella, garlic, ricotta.
Christmas Gourmet (Large)
Ricotta, garlic, spinach, tomatoes, bacon, romano, mozzarella.
Broccoli (Large)
Mozzarella, garlic, ricotta.
Spartan Gourmet (Large)
Spinach, feta cheese, tomatoes, fresh herbs, garlic, romano, mozzarella.
Shrimp Scampi (Small)
Mozzarella, garlic, ricotta.
Bruschetta Gourmet (Small)
Tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella, romano.
French Fries
Grilled Chicken And Broccoli
Onion Rings
Baked Potato
Pasta With Sauce
Meatballs (2)
Add mozzarella for an additional charge.
Grilled Chicken
Mozzarella
Sweet Potato Fries
Sausage (2)
Add mozzarella for an additional charge.
Steamed Broccoli
Coleslaw
Tuna
Side Orders
Grinders
B.L.T. (8")
Cold Club Combo (8")
Tuna Fish (16")
Turkey (8")
Pastrami (8")
Eggplant Parmesan (16")
Chicken Cutlet (8")
Cheeseburger (16")
Capicola (16")
Chicken Parmesan (16")
Meatball (16")
Cheeseburger (8")
Chicken Parmesan (8")
Capicola (8")
Roast Beef (16")
Sausage (16")
Roast Beef (8")
B.L.T. (16")
Cold Club Combo (16")
Turkey (16")
Vegetarian (16")
Vegetarian.
Philly Steak (16")
Imported Ham (16")
Pastrami (16")
Veal Cutlet (8")
Cooked Salami (16")
Genoa Salami (8")
Veal Cutlet (16")
Vegetarian (8")
Vegetarian.
Chicken Cutlet (16")
Meatball (8")
Philly Steak (8")
Tuna Fish (8")
Cooked Salami (8")
Eggplant Parmesan (8")
Genoa Salami (16")
Sausage (8")
Imported Ham (8")
Baked Haddock
Haddock encrusted with seasoned bread crumbs with butter and a white sauce served with rice and vegetables.
Linguini With Clam Sauce
Sautéed baby clams prepared with white or red sauce, served over pasta.
Zuppa Di Pesce
Fresh shrimp, haddock, calamari, and baby clams prepared in a red, white, or fra diavolo sauce, served over your choice of pasta. Pasta choices: linguine, penne, or spaghetti.
Shrimp Scampi
Sautéed shrimp with tomatoes in a garlic white wine, lemon butter sauce, served over your choice of pasta. Pasta choices: linguine, penne, or spaghetti.
Shrimp Alfredo
Creamy alfredo sauce served over your choice of pasta.
Seafood
Entrées - Calzones
Ricotta And Mozzarella
Add each item: pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers, onions, sausage, anchovies, eggplant, meatballs, bacon for an additional charge.
Mushrooms
Marinara Sauce
Alfredo Sauce
Sausage
Meat Sauce
Meatballs
Vodka Pink Sauce
Pasta with Sauce
Weekend Specials
Kansas Steak
16oz grilled NY steak with Kansas seasoning served with mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables and side house salad
Chicken Portobello
sauteed chicken breast with portobello mushrooms, spinach and roasted red peppers in a creamy garlic white wine sauced served over penne pasta served with house side salad
Linguini, Shells, Or Penne
Mac N' Cheese
Chicken Fingers With Fries
(1) Kids' Hot Dog With Fries
Cheese Ravioli
Grilled Cheese With Fries
Meat Ravioli
Kids' Menu
Pasta
Cheese Ravioli
Stuffed with cheese and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
Stuffed Shells
Stuffed with cheese and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella..
Eggplant Parmigiana
Battered eggplant sliced, and layered with ricotta and mozzarella cheese, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
Meat Ravioli
Stuffed with meat topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
Homemade Lasagna
Layered with ground sirloin, parmesan, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
Fried Fish (Wrap)
Add bacon for an additional charge.
B.LT. (Wrap)
Add bacon for an additional charge.
Cheeseburger (Wrap)
Ranch Chicken & Bacon (Wrap)
Add bacon for an additional charge.
Bacon Cheeseburger (Sandwich)
Hamburger (Wrap)
Bacon Cheeseburger (Wrap)
Cold Cut Combo (Wrap)
Add bacon for an additional charge.
Tuna (Sandwich)
Turkey (Sandwich)
Roast Beef (Wrap)
Add bacon for an additional charge.
Tuna (Wrap)
Add bacon for an additional charge.
Cheeseburger (Sandwich)
Chicken Gyro (Sandwich)
Lettuce, tomato, tzatziki sauce.
Turkey (Wrap)
Add bacon for an additional charge.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken (Wrap)
Add bacon for an additional charge.
Ranch Chicken & Bacon (Sandwich)
Beef Gyro (Sandwich)
Tomato, onion, tzatziki sauce.
Roast Beef (Sandwich)
Chicken Parmesan (Sandwich)
B.LT. (Sandwich)
Pastrami (Wrap)
Add bacon for an additional charge.
Chicken Parmesan (Wrap)
Add bacon for an additional charge.
Chicken Gyro (Wrap)
Lettuce, tomato, tzatziki sauce. Add bacon for an additional charge.
Pastrami (Sandwich)
Cold Cut Combo (Sandwich)
Beef Gyro (Wrap)
Tomato, onion, tzatziki sauce. Add bacon for an additional charge.
Hamburger (Sandwich)
add extra burger for an additional charge.
Fried Fish (Sandwich)
Sandwiches or Wraps
Specialty Pizza
Hawaiian
Canadian bacon, pineapple.
Meat Lovers
Pepperoni, hamburger, sausage, bacon.
Vegetarian
Vegetarian. Mushrooms, peppers, onions, olives, tomatoes.
Special
Pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, peppers, hamburger, sausage.
Grilled Chicken
Roast Beef
Turkey
Tuna
Cheeseburger
Clubs
Fried Seafood
Clam Strips With Fries
Fried Shrimp
Shrimp served with French fries.
Fish And Chips
Fish served with French fries.
Fresh Fried Seafood Combo
Fish, shrimp, calamari, and clam strips served with French fries.
Chicken Marsala
Sautéed chicken breast with mushrooms in marsala wine sauce served with your choice of pasta. Pasta choices: linguine, penne, or spaghetti.
Chicken Penne Alla Vodka
Sautéed chicken breast in a creamy vodka pink sauce.
Chicken Piccata
Egg battered chicken with capers and artichoke hearts in lemon wine sauce served with your choice of pasta. Pasta choices: linguine, penne, or spaghetti.
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella served with your choice of pasta. Pasta choices: linguine, penne, or spaghetti.
Chicken And Broccoli
Sautéed chicken breast with broccoli in garlic wine sauce served with your choice of pasta. Pasta choices: linguine, penne, or spaghetti. Add alfredo sauce for an additional charge.
Chicken Francaise
Egg battered chicken tossed in lemon butter white wine sauce, served over your choice of pasta. Pasta choices: linguine, penne, or spaghetti.
Chicken Bruschetta
Sautéed chicken breast with tomatoes, fresh basil, and fresh garlic in white wine sauce served with your choice of pasta. Pasta choices: linguine, penne, or spaghetti.
Chicken Florentine
Egg battered chicken breast with spinach in lemon wine sauce served with your choice of pasta. Pasta choices: linguine, penne, or spaghetti.