Three Course Menu Standard

($55 Per Person)

1^st Course

(Choice of  2:)

Old School Chopped Salad

“Everything but the Kitchen Sink”, Chianti Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad, Classic Dressing, Focaccia Croutons, White Anchovy

Calamari Fritti, Calabrian Chili Aioli

Short Rib Meatballs, Creamy Artisanal Polenta, Whipped Ricotta

Eggplant Parmesan ala Siciliano, Tomato Sugo, Mozzarella

Burrata Mozzarella, Eggplant Caponata, Crostini

2^nd Course (Choice of 3:)

Chicken al Limon, Basil Whipped Potatoes, Delicata Squash, Natural Jus

Organic Salmon – Umbrian Lentils, Porcini Mushrooms, Dates

Seared Tuna, Eggplant Caponata, Balsamic, Black Garlic

Monkfish, Bloomsdale Spinach, Baby Artichoke Picatta

Shrimp Scampi, Pesto Risotto, Sicilian Scampi Sauce, Made with Love

Spaghetti Al Pomodoro, San Marzano Tomato, Basil, Parmesan

Fettuccine Bolognese, Classic Ragu of Veal, Beef  & Pork

Veal Tre Funghi, Veal Scaloppine, Organic Mushrooms, Marsala

NY Strip Contadina, Organic Mushroom, Fingerling Potato, Hot Cherry Pepper         ($10 Supplement)

Dessert (Choice of 3:)

 Warm Chocolate Espresso Cake, Pistachio Gelato, Amarena Cherries

Italian Cheesecake, Amaretto Crema, Mascerated Strawberries

Affogato, Double Espresso, Vanilla Gelato

Pumpkin Panna Cotta, Bourbon Whipped Cream, Granola Crumble

 Four Course Menu Standard

($65 Per Person)

 1^st Course

(Choice of  2:)

Old School Chopped Salad

“Everything but the Kitchen Sink”, Chianti Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad, Classic Dressing, Focaccia Croutons, White Anchovy

Calamari Fritti, Calabrian Chili Aioli

Short Rib Meatballs, Creamy Artisanal Polenta, Whipped Ricotta

Eggplant Parmesan ala Siciliano, Tomato Sugo, Mozzarella

Burrata Mozzarella, Eggplant Caponata, Crostini

2^nd Course

Choice of:

 Spaghetti Al Pomodoro, San Marzano Tomato, Basil, Parmesan

Fettuccine Bolognese, Classic Ragu of Veal, Beef  & Pork

3^rd Course

(Choice of 3:)

Chicken al Limon, Basil Whipped Potatoes, Delicata Squash, Natural Jus

Organic Salmon – Umbrian Lentils, Porcini Mushrooms, Dates

Seared Tuna, Eggplant Caponata, Balsamic, Black Garlic

Monkfish, Bloomsdale Spinach, Baby Artichoke Picatta

Shrimp Scampi, Pesto Risotto, Sicilian Scampi Sauce, Made with Love

Veal Tre Funghi, Veal Scaloppine, Organic Mushrooms, Marsala

NY Strip Contadina, Organic Mushroom, Fingerling Potato, Hot Cherry Pepper         ($10 Supplement)

Dessert

(Choice of 2:)

Warm Chocolate Espresso Cake, Pistachio Gelato, Amarena Cherries

Italian Cheesecake, Amaretto Crema, Mascerated Strawberries

Affogato, Double Espresso, Vanilla Gelato,

Pumpkin Panna Cotta, Bourbon Whipped Cream, Granola Crumble

Family Style 3 Course Menu  ($45 per person)

1^st Course

(Choice of  2:)

Old School Chopped Salad

“Everything but the Kitchen Sink”, Chianti Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad, Classic Dressing, Focaccia Croutons, White Anchovy

Calamari Fritti, Calabrian Chili Aioli

Short Rib Meatballs, Creamy Artisanal Polenta, Whipped Ricotta

Eggplant Parmesan ala Siciliano, Tomato Sugo, Mozzarella

Burrata Mozzarella, Eggplant Caponata, Crostini

2nd Course-

(Choice of 3:)

Chicken al Limon, Basil Whipped Potatoes, Delicata Squash, Natural Jus

Organic Salmon – Umbrian Lentils, Porcini Mushrooms, Dates

Monkfish, Bloomsdale Spinach, Baby Artichoke Picatta

Shrimp Scampi, Pesto Risotto, Sicilian Scampi Sauce, Made with Love

NY Strip Contadina, Organic Mushroom, Fingerling Potato, Hot Cherry Pepper         ($10 Supplement)

3^rd Course

Chefs Selection of Assorted Desserts

Family Style 4 Course Menu  ($55 per person)

1^st Course

(Choice of  2:)

Calamari Fritti, Calabrian Chili Aioli

Short Rib Meatballs, Creamy Artisanal Polenta, Whipped Ricotta

Eggplant Parmesan ala Siciliano, Tomato Sugo, Mozzarella

Burrata Mozzarella, Eggplant Caponata, Crostini

2nd Course-

(Choice of 2:)

Old School Chopped Salad

“Everything but the Kitchen Sink”, Chianti Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad, Classic Dressing, Focaccia Croutons, White Anchovy

Spaghetti Al Pomodoro, San Marzano Tomato, Basil, Parmesan

Fettuccine Bolognese, Classic Ragu of Veal, Beef  & Pork

3^rd Course

(Choice of 3:)

Chicken al Limon, Basil Whipped Potatoes, Delicata Squash, Natural Jus

Organic Salmon – Umbrian Lentils, Porcini Mushrooms, Dates

Monkfish, Bloomsdale Spinach, Baby Artichoke Picatta

Shrimp Scampi, Pesto Risotto, Sicilian Scampi Sauce, Made with Love

NY Strip Contadina, Organic Mushroom, Fingerling Potato, Hot Cherry Pepper         ($10 Supplement)

Dessert

Chefs Selection of Assorted Desserts

Beer and Wine Package

(3 hours)

($25 per person)

Included in this package are 1 House White, 1 House Red, and Select Beer.

Standard Open Bar Package

(3 hours)

($45 per person)

This package includes all Beer Selections 2 White wines, 2 Red Wines, and all call liquors listed below. It does not include specialty cocktails.

Vodka- Titos and Absolute

Rum-Bounty

Gin- Beefeater, Tanqueray

Tequila- Lunazul

Whisky- Jack Daniels, Bullet Bourbon, Makers Mark

Blu Grotto Catering Menu 2020

Let us Cater your next event. We use the freshest ingredients available and make everything to order. 48 hour notice required for orders so we have time to order and prepare the food for your event.

Small serves 8-10 people – Large serves 16-20 people

Antipasti                                                          Small               Large

Bruschetta Rustica – tomato and white bean served on crostini small             30                     60

Eggplant Parmesan – tomato sauce – mozzarella                                                  50                   100

Italian Antipasti – 3 great cheeses of italy , cured meats , long stem baby

artichokes, roasted red peppers , roasted asparagus , mixed olives                  75                    150

Eggplant Caponata and Buratta Mozzarella                                                           60                    120

Crab Cake Tortino – colossal crab meat – calabrian chili aioli                             80                    160

Sausage and Peppers in the style of San Genero                                                    40                     80

rustic garlic loaf of ciabotta

Short rib Meatballs                                                                                                       50                    100

tomato gravy – basil whipped ricotta

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail – lemon wedges , bourbon cocktail sauce                            44 (dozen)

Salad

Sunday Supper Chopped Salad – chianti vinaigrette                                            50                100

Caesar Salad – romaine hearts – croutons – classic caesar dressing                   40                  80

Market Greens – shaved vegetables – parmigiano – balsamic vinaigrette         35                  70

Arugula Tre Colori – radicchio – endive – pine nuts – lemon vinaigrette           45                 90

Grilled Market Vegetables – priced on seasonal availability

Bread

Baquette              4

Ciabatta loaf        8

Sheet of Focaccia with Rosemary and Grape Tomato       25

Pasta                                                                                                                     Small             Large

Paccheri al Forno – baked with fresh mozzarella – parmigiana –                     60                 120

san marzano tomato sauce

Rigatoni Norma – sicilian classic with eggplant –                                                 50                  100

sam marzano tomato – basil

Lasagna Bolognese – classic meat ragu layered with pasta and baked with     70                  140

ricotta and mozzarella

Penne Bolongese – classic meat ragu of veal beef and pork                              60                  110

Orecchiette Barese – broccoli rabe – white beans – sausage                             60                  110

Poultry

Chicken Scarpariello – on the bone or breast meat with vinegar peppers –      60                  120

chorizo sausage – oregano and lemon

Chicken Marsala – organic mushrooms – marsala wine sauce                             65                  130

Whole Roasted Chicken – rosemary potatoes – broccoli rabe                                   25 Each

Chicken Piccata – bloomsdale spinach – lemon caper sauce                                60                  120

Beef & Pork

Marinated Skirt Steak – rosemary potatoes – balsamic red onion                       140                280

Filet Mignon – whole roasted  in peperonata and potatoes or                           250  (approx. 8 ibs.)

peppercorn brandy sauce

Pizzaiola Braised Short Ribs – porcini mushrooms – olives – creamy polenta      120              240

Pork Loin Balsamico – tuscan kale – potatoes al forno                                              75                 150

Fish

Mussels and Clams – pickled butter beans – chorizo sausage evoo                  40                  80

Organic Salmon – mustard sauce – sun dried tomatoes – orzo Genovese        80                  160

Flounder Oreganata – bloomsdale spinach spinach – lemon caper sauce         70                  140

Shrimp Scampi – sicilian wine sauce –                                                                        dozen 44

Risotto Paella – shrimp clams mussels and calamari chorizo sausage saffron rice

market price / add lobster additional pricing