© 2008 Piccola Italia

Catering

For festive private and corporate entertaining, our extremely talented and well-trained staff will provide your guests with a unique dining experience.

Let Piccola Italia host your next off-premise event. For more information, contact Andrew at (732) 493-3090 ext 4.

See our banquets page if you'd like to have an event at our Ocean restaurant.

Hors D'ouevres

Salads

Tomato and Cucumber Salad

With Fresh Mozzarella, Red Onions, Basil, and Red Wine Vinaigrette

Black Olive Orzo Salad

Roasted Garden Vegetables, Baby Spinach, Goat Cheese, Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette

Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad

Marinated Eggplant, Portabellas, Roasted Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella, Baby Tomatoes, Basil, Pine Nuts, and Pesto

Marinated Chic Pea Salad

Fire Roasted Peppers, Arugula, Shaved Ricotta Salata, Celery and Cherry Pepper Oil

Fingerling Potato Salad

House Made Bacon, Mustard Seed Vinaigrette, Grilled Red Onion, Celery and Chives

Insalata Mista

Mixed Baby Lettuces, Shaved Celery and Fennel, Marinated Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Pickled Eggplant, Piave, Parmesan Tuille, Tuscan Red Wine Vinaigrette

Dell ‘Ortolano

Baby Field Greens, Sliced Apples, Walnuts, Imported Goat Cheese, Truffle-Walnut Vinaigrette

Alla Cesare

Baby Red Romaine, White Anchovies, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, Roasted Garlic Croutons, Shaved Piave

Appetizers

Cold Antipasto

Portobello, Eggplant, Prosciutto, Soppressata, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Arugula, Roasted Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, Grilled Asparagus, Aged Provolone

Mozzarella Caprese

House Made Fresh Mozzarella, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Arugula, Prosciutto Di Parma, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Glaze

Mussels and Clams Marechiaro

Toasted Garlic, Basil, Tomatoes, P.E.I. Mussels, Cockle Clams, White Wine Broth

Rollatini

Filleto Di Pomodoro, Fresh Mozzarella, Ricotta Stuffing

Calamari Fritti Marinati

Spicy Filetto di Pomodoro, Tuscan Crostini, Pesto Vinaigrette

Sausage and Fresh Mozzarella Stuffed Portabellas

Arugula, Grape Tomatoes, Toasted Pine Nuts, Balsamic Glaze

Crab Cakes

Prepared as Per Seasonal Menu

Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Strudel

Pear and Truffle Salad, Baby Mache

Chilled Seafood Salad

Marinated Baby Octopus, Scungille, Scallops, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Calamari, Arugula, Shaved Fennel, Piccoline olive and Citrus Vinaigrette

Stuffed Artichokes

Parmesan and Pine Nut stuffed Whole Roasted Artichoke, EVOO, Shaved Piave, Ala Grecque Reduction (Seasonal Availability)

Entrees

Penne Vodka

Toasted Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, White Wine Broth, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Touch of Cream

Rigatoni Fresca

Toasted Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, White Wine Broth, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Raviolis con Filleto Di Pomodoro

Fresh Cheese Raviolis, Toasted Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, White Wine Broth, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Zuppa di Pesce

Pan Roasted Scallops, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Calamari, Fresh Fish, Toasted Garlic, Tomato, Basil, White Wine Broth

Chicken Parmesan

Parmesan Herb Crust, Fresh Ricotta, Melted Mozzarella & Marinara Sauce

Chicken Piccola Italia

Pan Seared Chicken Breast, Roasted Potatoes, Pine Nuts, Shiitake Mushrooms, Roasted Red Peppers, Rosemary, Madeira Reduction, Touch of Cream

Tilapia Pugliese (white)

Toasted Garlic, Shitake Mushrooms, Escarole, Cannellini Beans

Salmon Marchiaro

Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon, Toasted Garlic, Basil, Tomatoes, P.E.I. Mussels, White Wine Broth

Salmon Livernaise

Pan Seared Salmon, Caramelized Onions, Toasted Garlic, Basil, Tomatoes, Capers, Black Olive Broth

Tilapia Griglia

Toasted Garlic, Caramelized Fennel, Red Peppers, Chunky Tomatoes, White Wine, Kalamata Olive Broth, Broccoli Rabe

Vegetable Lasagna

Seasonal Vegetables, House Made Pasta, Fresh Mozzarella, and Ricotta

Cheese Lasagna

House Made Pasta, Fresh Mozzarella, and Ricotta

Sides

Escarole

Shitakes, Cannellini Beans, Toasted Garlic, EVOO

Broccoli Rabe

Toasted Garlic, EVOO

Spinach

Toasted Garlic, EVOO

Lunch Box

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Grilled Chicken, House Made Caesar Dressing, Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese

Chicken Sandwich

Herb Grilled Chicken Breast, Fire Roasted Peppers, Broccoli Rabe, Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Grilled Cheese

Garlic Rubbed Panella Bread, Prosciutto, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Tomato

Vegetable Sandwich

Grilled Vegetable Panini, Eggplant, Portobello, Roasted Peppers, Grilled Red Onion, Fresh Mozzarella, Baby Arugula, Pesto