CUSTOM

CATERING MENU

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APPETIZERS

All prices are per dozen pieces

HOT APPETIZERS

ARANCINI
Fried risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella and your choice of either meat or red peppers .. $24
MINI MEATBALLS
Homemade beef and pork meatballs in our house marinara .. $15
BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP
Large shrimp wrapped in bacon and served in a lobster cream sauce .. $39
MUSHROOM CAPS
Stuffed with Italian sausage and cheese .. $28
ROLLATINI
Zucchini or eggplant slices rolled with seasoned ricotta, bakes with marinara and mozzarella cheese .. $24

COLD APPETIZERS

BRUSCHETTA
Grilled Tuscan bread with a mixture of marinated tomatoes and basil .. $25
ASPARAGUS BUNDLE
Grilled asparagus wrapped in prosciutto .. $42
CAPONATA CROSTINI
Topped with mixed roasted vegetables and pine nuts in a basil tomato sauce .. $18
FIG AND RICOTTA CROSTINI
Herb ricotta and port wine poached figs .. $33

SKEWERS

CHICKEN .. $20
FLANK STEAK .. $28
BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS .. $42
SEASONAL VEGETABLES
Marinated and grilled .. $24
CAPRESE
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil (served cold) .. $22

APPETIZER PLATTERS

CHEESE BOARD

Arrangement of fresh cheeses garnished with nuts and seasonal fruits .. for 10 $75 | for 20 $145

ANTIPASTO

Genoa salami, prosciutto, cheese, olives, roasted peppers, caper berries, and marinated artichokes .. for 10 $85 | for 20 $160

GRILLED VEGETABLES

A seasonal selection marinated and grilled .. for 10 $65 | for 20 $125

HOUSE PASTAS

for 10 $70
for 20 $130
Includes house or Caesar salad, bread and butter.

LASAGNA
Made in-house with seasoned beef, ricotta, marinara and mozzarella
PENNE ARRABBIATA (vegetarian)
Short penne pasta with spicy cherry peppers, olives, and capers in a fresh garlic tomato sauce
PENNE ORTOLANO (vegetarian)
Penne pasta tossed with mixed vegetables in a garlic olive oil
PENNE ALLA VODKA
Short penne pasta with prosciutto, peas, and mushrooms in a pink vodka sauce

BAKED PASTA (vegetarian)
Pasta with tomato sauce, ricotta cheese and mozzarella baked in our brick oven
PENNE BOLOGNESE
Penne pasta served in a thick homemade meat sauce
FARFALLE ALLA CREMA
Bowtie pasta in a cream sauce with fresh basil

MEAT DISHES

CHICKEN

for 10 $115
for 20 $210
Comes with bread and your choice of house or Caesar salad

VEAL

for 10 $140
for 20 $260
Comes with bread and your choice of house or Caesar salad

SALMON

for 10 130
for 20 $245
Comes with bread and your choice of house or Caesar salad

PICATTA
Lemon, white wine, caper sauce
MARSALA
Sauteed mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce
HERBE
Fresh herb, lemon, and olive oil sauce

PARMESAN
Lightly breaded and baked with marinara and mozzarella
PUTTANESCA
Tomato and white wine sauce with onions, olives, and capers

DOLCE VITA SPECIALTIES

SLICED PORK LOIN

Roasted with garlic, rapini, and Italian chili peppers .. for 10 $120 | for 20 $225

CHICKEN ALLEGRA

Grilled chicken breast with pasta in a light pink aurora sauce, served with bowtie pasta .. for 10 $115 | for 20 $210

SHRIMP SCAMPI

Shrimp sauteed in garlic, butter, olive oil, and white wine tossed with red pepper flakes and served with penne pasta .. for 10 $160 | for 20 $300

CIOPPINO

Tomato-based stew with shrimp, clams, mussels, and bay scallops with penne pasta .. for 10 $180 | for 20 $345

BEEF TENDERLOIN

Sliced beef tenderloin with tomatoes, shallots, and mushrooms in a red wine burgundy sauce, served with roasted potatoes .. MP

PESTO CHICKEN

Grilled chicken in pesto sauce with sundried tomatoes and pine nuts, served with bowtie pasta .. for 10 $125 | for 20 $245

A LA CARTE

HOUSE SALAD

Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and carrots with our house balsamic vinaigrette for 10 $25 | for 20 $40

CAESAR SALAD

Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and our homemade Caesar dressing .. for 10 $25 | for 20 $40

PENNE PASTA

Homemade penne in olive oil .. for 10 $30 | for 20 $50

ROASTED VEGETABLES

for 10 $45 | for 20 $85

ROASTED ROSEMARY POTATOES

for 10 $35 | for 20 $70

ROASTED GARLIC BROCCOLI

for 10 $30 | for 20 $60

ORZO PASTA SALAD

Feta cheese, arugula, sundried tomatoes, artichokes, and lemon oil .. for 10 $50 | for 20 $90

MEATBALLS OR SAUSAGE

In our house-made marinara .. for 10 $70 | for 20 $125

CHOPPED ANTIPASTA SALAD

Chopped ham, salami, provolone, artichokes, peppers, and olives with romaine lettuce .. for 10 $60 | for 20 $115

DESSERTS

TIRAMISU

Made in-house every day .. half tray (for 10) $35 | full tray (for 20) $70

MINI CANNOLIS

A mini shell filled with our sweet ricotta cream .. $2.50/ea

ASSORTED TRAY

Mini cheesecakes, mini cannolis, mini tiramisus, and Italian cookies .. half tray (for 10) $65 | full tray (for 20) $125