CATERING
Dolce Vita prepares the finest and freshest food for any occasion: corporate events, special functions, weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah’s and holiday parties. You are always welcome to order directly from our catering menu, or we are happy to create a special menu to meet your specific needs.
HOT APPETIZERS
All prices are per dozen pieces
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 topped with pesto
$20
PEPPERONI ROLLS
pepperoni and cheese wrapped with dough
$36
MUSHROOM CAPS
Stuffed with Italian sausage and cheese
$28
ROLLATINI
Zucchini or eggplant slices rolled with seasoned ricotta, baked with marinara and mozzarella cheese
$24
COLD APPETIZERS
All prices are per dozen pieces
BRUSCHETTA
Grilled Tuscan bread with a mixture of marinated tomatoes and basil
$24
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
$24
CAPRESE ( served cold)
$22
APPETIZER PLATTERS
CHEESE BOARD
Arrangement of fresh cheeses garnished with nuts and seasonal fruits .. for 10 $75 | for 20 $145
$0
ANTIPASTO
Genoa salami, prosciutto, cheese, olives, roasted peppers, caper berries, and marinated artichokes .. for 10 $85 | for 20 $160
$0
GRILLED VEGETABLES
A seasonal selection marinated and grilled .. for 10 $65 | for 20 $125
$0
HOUSE PASTAS
HOUSE PASTAS for 10 $70 for 20 $140 Includes house or Caesar salad, bread and butter.
LASAGNA
Made in-house with seasoned beef, ricotta, marinara and mozzarella
$70
PENNE ARRABBIATA
Short penne pasta with spicy cherry peppers, olives, and capers in a fresh garlic tomato sauce
$70
PENNE ORTOLANO
Penne pasta tossed with mixed vegetables in a garlic olive oil
$70
PENNE ALLA VODKA
Short penne pasta with prosciutto, peas, and mushrooms in a pink vodka sauce
$70
BAKED PASTA
Pasta with tomato sauce, ricotta cheese and mozzarella baked in our brick oven
$70
PENNE BOLOGNESE
Penne pasta served in a thick homemade meat sauce
$70
FARFALLE ALLA CREMA
Bowtie pasta in a cream sauce with fresh basil
$70
MEAT DISHES
CHICKEN
for 10 $115 for 20 $210 Comes with bread and your choice of house or Caesar salad
$115
VEAL
for 10 $140 for 20 $260 Comes with bread and your choice of house or Caesar salad
$140
SALMON
for 10 130 for 20 $245 Comes with bread and your choice of house or Caesar salad
$130
PICATTA
Lemon, white wine, caper sauce
$0
MARSALA
Sauteed mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce
$0
HERBE
Fresh herb, lemon, and olive oil sauce
$0
PARMESAN
Lightly breaded and baked with marinara and mozzarella
$0
PUTTANESCA
Tomato and white wine sauce with onions, olives, and capers
$0
DOLCE VITA SPECIALTIES
SLICED PORK LOIN
Roasted with garlic, rapini, and Italian chili peppers .. for 10 $120 | for 20 $225
$120
CHICKEN ALLEGRA
Grilled chicken breast with pasta in a light pink aurora sauce, served with bowtie pasta .. for 10 $115 | for 20 $210
$115
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
$160
CIOPPINO
Tomato-based stew with shrimp, clams, mussels, and bay scallops with penne pasta .. for 10 $180 | for 20 $345
$180
BEEF TENDERLOIN
Sliced beef tenderloin with tomatoes, shallots, and mushrooms in a red wine burgundy sauce, served with roasted potatoes
$0
PESTO CHICKEN
Grilled chicken in pesto sauce with sundried tomatoes and pine nuts, served with bowtie pasta .. for 10 $125 | for 20 $245
$125
A LA CARTE
HOUSE SALAD
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and carrots with our house balsamic vinaigrette for 10 $25 | for 20 $40
$25
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and our homemade Caesar dressing .. for 10 $25 | for 20 $40
$25
PENNE PASTA
Homemade penne in olive oil .. for 10 $30 | for 20 $50
$30
ROASTED VEGETABLES
for 10 $45 | for 20 $85
$45
ROASTED ROSEMARY POTATOES
for 10 $35 | for 20 $70
$35
ROASTED GARLIC BROCCOLI
for 10 $30 | for 20 $60
$30
ORZO PASTA SALAD
Feta cheese, arugula, sundried tomatoes, artichokes, and lemon oil .. for 10 $50 | for 20 $90
$50
MEATBALLS OR SAUSAGE
In our house-made marinara .. for 10 $70 | for 20 $125
$70
CHOPPED ANTIPASTA SALAD
Chopped ham, salami, provolone, artichokes, peppers, and olives with romaine lettuce .. for 10 $60 | for 20 $115
$60
DESSERTS
TIRAMISU
Made in-house every day .. half tray (for 10) $35 | full tray (for 20) $70
$35
MINI CANNOLIS
A mini shell filled with our sweet ricotta cream .. $2.50/ea
$2.50
ASSORTED TRAY
Mini cheesecakes, mini cannolis, mini tiramisus, and Italian cookies .. half tray (for 10) $65 | full tray (for 20) $125
$65