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
ADDRESS
750 East Main Street, Branford, CT
Get in Touch
PHONE
(203) 896-5700
EMAIL
[email protected]