Catering Menu

We’re excited to work with you to cater your next family occasion, corporate event, or just-because celebration! Food is our obsession, so we’re happy to help build a menu for you if you need assistance. To place an order, please call us at (203) 896-5700 or email us at [email protected].

All catering orders must be placed at least 48 hours in advance of your desired pick-up day/time. With any catering order placed by email, your order is not confirmed until a reply from us has been received.

Appetizers

Cheese Arancini

Italian seasoned fried risotto balls with Parmigiano- Reggiano and mozzarella cheese

Peas & Pancetta Arancini

Italian seasoned fried risotto balls with peas & pancetta, Parmigiano- Reggiano and mozzarella cheese

Meatball Arancini

Italian seasoned fried risotto balls with Nonna’s meatballs, Parmigiano- Reggiano and mozzarella cheese

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Large mushroom caps stuffed with bread crumbs, sausage & herbs

Vegetable Stuffed Mushrooms

Large mushroom caps stuffed w/ assorted vegetables & Parmigiano- Reggiano

Lump Crab Cakes

Lump white crab meat mixed with carrots, celery, and onion baked and served with chipotle sauce

Seafood Crab Cakes

Crab, shrimp, and scallops mixed with carrots, celery and onion baked and served with chipotle sauce

Seafood Stuffed Clams

Clams, shrimp and scallops mixed with carrots, celery, onion, parsley and seasoned bread crumbs

Coconut Shrimp

Coconut breaded butterflied shrimp served with ginger orange dipping sauce

Pane Cotto

Italian peasant food consisting of a variety of sautéed greens, vegetables and beans in a thick broth baked over bread

Soups

Chicken Noodle
Beef Stew
Pasta e Fagioli (Rosso) – Vegetarian
Vegetable Minestrone – Vegetarian
Escarole & Bean
Spinach Tortellini
Seasonal Soups

Stuffed Breads

Chicken Parmigiana
Eggplant Parmigiana
Roasted Veggie & Mozzarella
Broccoli & Mozzarella
Pepperoni & Mozzarella

Pastas

Penne alla Vodka

Penne w/ vodka sauce topped with Reggiano- Parmigiano

Rigatoni w/ Nonna’s Bolognese

Fettuccine or Rigatoni w/ Nonni’s Bolognese Meat Sauce with Reggiano- Parmigiano

Gnocchi w/ Nonna’s Bolognese

Potato Gnocchi w/ Nonna’s Bolognese Meat Sauce

Meat Lasagna

Pasta layered with Nonna’s Pomodoro sauce, seasoned meat, fresh mozzarella & ricotta, topped with Reggiano- Parmigiano

Vegetable Lasagna

Pasta layered with Nonna’s Pomodoro sauce, sauteed vegetables, fresh mozzarella & ricotta, topped with Reggiano- Parmigiano

Baked Rigatoni Bolognese

Rigatoni in Nonna’s Bolognese Sauce baked with fresh mozzarella and ricotta cheese

Buccatini all’ Amatriciana

Spaghetti pasta with a crushed San Marzano tomato sauce made with pancetta, onion & white wine, topped with Reggiano and Pecorino Romano cheeses

Cheese Tortellini w/ Creamy Pesto

Cheese filled tortellini in a creamy pesto sauce topped w/ fresh parsley & Parmigiano- Reggiano

Burrata Ravioli w/ Nonna’s Pomodoro Sauce

Buratta filled ravioli in Nonna’s San Marzano Pomodoro sauce topped w/ fresh basil &Parmigiano- Reggiano

Truffle Ravioli w/ Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Truffle filled ravioli w/ a white wine, butter, pancetta cream sauce topped w/ Parmigiano- Reggiano

Artichoke Spinach Ravioli w/ Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Artichoke & spinach filled ravioli w/ a white wine, butter, pancetta cream sauce topped w/ Parmigiano- Reggiano

Cheese Ravioli w/ Nonna’s Bolognese

Cheese filled ravioli in Nonna’s Bolognese sauce topped w/ Parmigiano- Reggiano & fresh parsley

Cheddar & Mascarpone Mac & Cheese

Baked fusilli w/ mascarpone & cheddar cheese topped w/ Italian seasoned bread crumbs

Manicotti w/ Nonna’s Pomodoro Sauce

Meat OR Cheese filled manicotti w/ Nonna’s pomodoro sauce, topped w/ Parmigiano- Reggiano

Risotto Milanese

Arborio rice made w/ butter, white wine, onion, Parmigiano-Reggiano, EVOO & spices

Risotto con Funghi

Arborio rice made w/ imported Italian mushrooms, butter, white wine, onion, Parmigiano-Reggiano, EVOO & spices

Ricotta Cavatelli w/ Broccoli Rabe & Sausage

Ricotta cavatelli with sauteed broccoli rabe, Italian sausage and garlic

Chicken

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast

Chicken breast marinated in sherry, EVOO, tuscan herbs, lemon, garlic & spices – simply grilled

Chicken Cutlets

Fried Italian breaded chicken cutlets

Chicken Parmigiana

Breaded chicken cutlet topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and Nonna’s pomodoro sauce

Chicken Marsala

Lightly floured sauteed chicken breast with fresh mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce

Chicken Leone

Fried Italian breaded cutlets w/ sauteed crumbled sausage, diced golden potatoes, sweet red peppers and oinons

Chicken Ascolana

Thin sliced lightly floured chicken breast sauteed w/ cherry tomatoes, shallots, cured black olives, artichoke hearts, and spinach

Chicken Picatta

Lightly floured chicken breast sauteed in fresh lemon, white wine & butter sauce with artichokes hearts & capers

Chicken Melanzane

Breaded chicken cutlet w/ eggplant capponata topped with fresh mozzarella and Nonna’s Pomodoro Sauce

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Breaded chicken stuffed with Italian ham & cheese and rolled with a mushroom onion cream sauce

Beef & Pork

Nonna’s Meatballs in Pomodoro Sauce

Seasoned ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, served in Nonna’s pomodoro sauce

Steak Pizzaiola

Beef simmered in a plum tomato sauce with red wine, potatoes, sweet peppers, onions, fresh garlic & basil

Nonna’s Braised Short Ribs

Tuscan seasoned braised short ribs with carrots, celery, and onion au jus.

Nonna’s Braciola

Thinly sliced, pan fried beef, rolled w/ cheese, herbs & breadcrumbs cooked in Nonna’s Pomodoro Sauce

Sausage & Peppers

Sweet Italian sausage sauteed with onions & peppers in Nonna’s Pomodoro Sauce

Roasted Sausage, Peppers, & Potatoes (White)

Sweet Italian sausage sauteed with onions, peppers, white wine, and herbs with roasted potatoes.

Broccoli Rabe & Sausage

Sweet Italian sausage and fresh broccoli rabe sauteed in white wine and garlic

Beef Stuffed Peppers

 

Beef Stuffed Eggplant

 

Eggplant

Eggplant Parmigiana

Nonna’s fried eggplant layered w/ mozzarella & marinara sauce (V)

Eggplant Rollatini

Fried eggplant rolled and stuffed with fresh mozzarella, ricotta, & herbs topped with Nonna’s pomodoro sauce

Fish

Lemon Dill Salmon

Norwegian salmon filets baked in a lemon, dill & white wine sauce

Blackened Salmon

Norwegian salmon filets baked and blackened with seasonings.

Orange Ginger Salmon

Norwegian salmon filets baked in an orange ginger glaze topped with scallions.

Salmon Toscana

Norwegian salmon baked & dressed w/ a seared cherry tomato, garlic & fresh herb Italian chutney.

Stuffed Cod

Baked stuffed cod with a lemon, wine, butter sauce served with sliced red potatoes & string beans.

Risotto Pescatore

Arborio rice made w/ mixed seafood, cherry tomatoes, butter, white wine, onion, EVOO & spices.

Shrimp Principessa

Wild caught gulf shrimp (18/20) sautéed in lemon white wine, butter, capers & herbs, tossed with cherry tomatoes, olives & asparagus

Shrimp & Scallops – Rosso w/ Linguine

Wild caught sautéed shrimp & scallops in a pomodoro sauce over linguine

Shrimp & Scallops – Bianco w/ Linguine

Wild caught sautéed shrimp & scallops in a lemon, white wine, butter sauce served over linguine

Baked Stuffed Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp stuffed with scallops and crab

Zuppa di Pesce Fra Diavolo

Clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp & scallops

Zuppa di Pesce al Pomodoro

Clams, Mussels, calamari, shrimp & scallops

Salads & Vegetable Sides

Sauteed Cauliflower

Sauteed cauliflower, garlic and red pepper flakes topped with Parmigiano -Reggiano

Sauteed Broccoli

Sauteed broccoli and garlic topped with Parmigiano -Reggiano

Tuscan Herb Roasted Potatoes

Fresh herbs & potatoes roasted in olive oil

Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Pancetta

Fresh Brussel sprouts roasted with pancetta, olive oil, salt

Eggplant Caponata

Diced eggplant cooked w/ celery, tomatoes, olives, & capers

Assorted Seasonal Grilled Vegetables

Summer squash, zucchini, eggplant, asparagus, peppers & onions with fresh herbs, salt, pepper & olive oil

Assorted Roasted Balsamic Vegetables

Seasonal assorted vegetables roasted with fresh herbs, salt, pepper & olive oil

Tuscan Bean Salad

White beans, sundried tomatoes, red onion, balsamic herb dressing

Roasted Red Beet Salad

Roasted red beets and crumbled goat cheese tossed with red onion, walnuts, EVOO & spices

Italian Potato & String Bean Salad

Young red potatoes, string beans & onion in EVOO and spices, drizzled with aged balsamic

Garden Salad

Mixed greens and romaine lettuce tossed with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion & shredded carrots, house balsamic

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce with shaved Parmigiana cheese and croutons

Dessert

Gelato Giuliana Tartufo- Classico (Vanilla/Chocolate)

Classic Italian tartufo made w/ Tahitian vanilla & chocolate gelato w/ an Amarena cherry bomb center dipped in Italian chocolate

Gelato Giuliana Tartufo- Amarena Cherry

Classic Italian tartufo made with Amarena Cherry gelato w/ an Amarena cherry bomb center dipped in Italian chocolate

Gelato Giuliana Cannoli

Cannoli shells filled with cannoli gelato

Gelato Giuliana- 8″ Round Gelato Cake

Choose any 2 Gelato Giuliana flavors, serves 10-12 people

Gelato Giuliana- “Torta Grande” Gelato Cake

Choose any 3 gelato flavors and filling, serves 20-25 people

Ready to place an order?

Please call us at (203) 896-5700 or email us at [email protected]. All catering orders must be placed at least 48 hours in advance of your desired pick-up day/time. With any catering order placed by email, your order is not confirmed until a reply from us has been received.

See you soon!

MON-FRI:
9:00am - 6:30pm

SAT:
9:00am - 5:00pm

SUN:
Closed

Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve (12/24) and New Year's Eve (12/31): Open 9am - 5pm

Closed on December 25 and January 1

Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve (12/24) : Open 9am - 3pm

Closed on December 25 and January 1

Get in Touch

PHONE
(203) 896-5700

EMAIL
[email protected]

ADDRESS
750 East Main Street, Branford, CT