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exceptional Private Events bistrobellavita.com TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 OUR LOCATION .....................................................................................................3 MENUS ...............................................................................................................................4-9 Appetizers ..........................................................................4 Lunches ..................................................................................5-7 Dinners ...................................................................................8-9 Desserts.................................................................................9 CHEF’S TASTING MENU ..............................................................................10 BEVERAGE ...................................................................................................................11 Open Bar Menu ...........................................................12-13 Limited Bar Menu ...................................................14-15 ATMOSPHERE & SERVICE PHILOSOPHY ...........................16 EXECUTIVE CHEF TEAM .........................................................................17 POLICIES ........................................................................................................................18-19 BANQUET ROOM LAYOUTS ..................................................................20 AT-WILL CONTRACT AGREEMENT ...........................................21 WELCOME TO BISTRO BELLA VITA! 3 Our Location: Downtown Grand Rapids Bistro Bella Vita boasts one of the hottest locations in West Michigan, located downtown just west of the arena within walking distance of theatres, hotels and the convention center. Bistro Bella Vita 44 Grandville Ave., SW. Grand Rapids, Michigan Phone: 616-222-4600 Fax: 616-222-4601 Web: www.bistrobellavita.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/bistrobellavita Food First. Guests Always. At Bistro Bella Vita, an Essence Restaurant Group establishment, we're driven by passion, servant leadership and most importantly—exceptional dining experiences. We follow a "Food First, Guests Always" philosophy both in our everyday dining and private dining experiences. The Bistro Bella Vita Concept Modern French & Italian Cuisine You expect exceptional dining experiences—especially when it comes to special, private events. We promise to deliver nothing short of exceptional every time you dine with us at Bistro Bella Vita, and the same goes for Private Events. Our culinary staff offers customized service to meet any desire. Anything from intimate gatherings and grand celebrations... we can make it happen. Our superior cuisine and service are sure to guarantee total guest satisfaction. “We couldn’t be happier… we have no reason to look elsewhere to hold our annual event.” —Ryan O. PRIVATE EVENTS MENU 4 Appetizers Flash Fried Calamari Poached Shrimp (serves 4) vegetable gazpacho, arugula – $6 per order marinara, lemon, garlic aioli, gremolata – $13 per order Breads & Spreads Housemade Pizzas housemade spreads, assorted bread – $4 per order (serves 5) please see our menu on page 7 for pizza choices Fresh Fruit assorted fresh fruit cup – $3 per order Housemade Meatballs marinara, parmesan cheese – $4 per order Wild Mushroom Polenta (serves 3) Tomato Bruschetta creamy parmesan polenta, wild mushroom ragout, marinated tomatoes, red onion, basil, extra virgin kale, pecorino – $11 per order olive oil, balsamic vinegar, parmesan cheese, crostini – $3 per order Fresh Goat Cheese (serves 3) Assorted Vegetables sofrito, arugula, grilled baguette – $12 per order with peppercorn ranch – $3 per order Carpaccio* Cheese & Crackers (serves 3) local artisan cheeses – $4 per order wagyu beef, profiterole, whipped pecorino, Calabrian chili vinaigrette, fried capers – $16 per order Antipasta assorted meats, cheeses, relishes, crackers – $5 per order Hummus white and garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon, garlic, flatbread, lightly pickled vegetables – $4 per order *consuming raw or undercooked meats may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions PRIVATE EVENTS MENU 5 Plated Lunches ENTRÉE SALADS Add to any salad listed below: Salmon - $9 Chicken - $6 Calamari - $5 Arugula Salad Caesar arugula, apple, fennel, prosciutto, hazelnuts, romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, pecorino, lemon vinaigrette – 11 housemade Caesar dressing – 10 Beet Salad farm beets, arugula, lemon confit fennel, toasted walnuts, goat cheese crema, sage vinaigrette – 11 HOUSEMADE PASTA Add a house salad – $3 Fusilli Con Pollo Wild Mushroom Rigatoni confit chicken, pesto cream, parmesan, pine nuts – 15 wild mushrooms, gorgonzola cream sauce – 15 Fusilli Con Vegetable Braised Pork Risotto roasted vegetables, pesto cream, parmesan, wild mushrooms, parmesan – 21 pine nuts – 15 Seafood Risotto Rigatoni Bolognese fresh fish, seafood, tomato, spinach, traditional northern Italian meat sauce, parmesan – 16 parmesan cheese – 26 Mediterranean Fusilli Parisian Gnocchi seasonal vegetables, tomato, Kalamata olives, lamb ragout, hen of the woods mushrooms, parmesan, garlic-white wine sauce – 15 pecorino – 24 PRIVATE EVENTS MENU 6 Plated Lunches Cont. ENTRÉES Add a house salad – $3 Chicken Marsala Tajine mashed potatoes, wild mushrooms, house vegetables, curry farm vegetables, basmati rice, flatbread, harissa – 19 Marsala wine sauce – 21 NY Strip Salmon mashed potatoes, house vegetable, sauce bordelaise – MP mashed potatoes, house vegetable, butter soup – 26 Filet Mignon Seafood Stew mashed potatoes, house vegetable, sauce bordelaise – MP fresh fish, seafood, potato, peppers, broth – 21 Beef Brisket mashed potatoes, house vegetable, sauce bordelaise – 21 SANDWICHES All sandwiches are served with kettle chips. Add housemade truffle fries or fresh fruit –$3 Turkey Chicken turkey, apple, arugula, mustard-pecorino dressing, grilled chicken breast, white cheddar, bacon, tomato, housemade bread – 13 arugula, herb aioli, grilled flatbread– 13 Brisket Melt BBV Club beef brisket, whole-grain mustard crema, pickled onion, mortadella, prosciutto cotto, turkey, olive tapenade, gruyere, housemade bread – 14 mustard, lettuce, tomato, parmesan, housemade focaccia – 13 MP= Market Price PRIVATE EVENTS MENU 7 Lunch Buffet Options All buffet options include bread & oil and a refillable beverage. Add housemade petite dessert assortment – $4 SALAD & PASTA – choose 2 of each – 21 SALAD, PASTA & PIZZA – choose 2 of each– 24 SALAD, ENTRÉES & SIDE DISHES – choose 1 salad, 2 entrees and 2 sides – 26 SALADS PASTA PIZZA ENTREES SIDES House Fusilli con Pollo Rustica Braised Beef Roasted Potatoes Caesar Rigatoni Bolognese Margherita Rotisserie Chicken Fusilli Marinara Beet Mediterranean Fusilli Formaggi Grilled Salmon Mashed Potatoes Arugula Braised Beef Risotto Bella Vita Pork Chop Seasonal Vegetables PIZZAS Rustica Prosciutto Pizza Italian sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella, marinara, prosciutto di Parma, goat cheese, arugula, garlic oil, parmesan – 15 Calabrian chili, mozzarella – 15 Bella Vita Pizza Margherita Pizza smoked ham, pepperoncini, onion, bacon, housemade ricotta, fresh mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, marinara– 14 smoked tomato sauce, garlic oil, basil – 13 Formaggi pecorino, gorgonzola, mozzarella, parmesan, rosemary, garlic oil – 16 PRIVATE EVENTS MENU 8 Plated Dinners All plated dinners include a house salad with balsamic vinaigrette and bread & oil. Add Caesar or Beet Salad – $2 1-25 Guests 6 Choices 26-40 Guests 5 Choices 41-55 Guests 4 Choices 56+ 3 Choices HOUSEMADE PASTAS FUSILLI CON POLLO BRAISED PORK RISOTTO confit chicken, pesto cream, parmesan, pine nuts– 22 wild mushrooms, parmesan – 24 FUSILLI CON VEGETABLE SEAFOOD RISOTTO roasted vegetables, pesto cream, parmesan, pine nuts – 22 fresh fish, seafood, tomato, spinach, parmesan cheese– 31 RIGATONI BOLOGNESE PARISIAN GNOCCHI traditional northern Italian meat sauce, parmesan – 22 lamb ragout, hen of the woods, mushrooms, pecorino – 28 MEDITERRANEAN FUSILLI TAJINE seasonal vegetables, tomato, Kalamata olives, parmesan, curry farm vegetables, basmati rice, flatbread, harissa– 22 garlic-white wine sauce – 22 WILD MUSHROOM RIGATONI wild mushrooms, gorgonzola cream sauce – 22 ENTRÉES BISTRO STEAK OFFERINGS All entrees come with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables All steaks come with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and sauce bordelaise SPIT-FIRED CHICKEN NY STRIP with natural herbed jus – 27 – MP CHICKEN MARSALA FILET MIGNON with wild mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce – 27 – MP SALMON grilled to order with butter soup – 32 BEEF BRISKET slowly braised with sauce bordelaise – 28 MP= Market Price PRIVATE EVENTS MENU 9 Family Style Dinners Family style dinner includes bread & oil and a refillable beverage. Food is served in bowls and platters per table and meant to be passed. Can be set up buffet-style upon request. Add housemade petite dessert assortment – $4 SALAD & PASTA – choose 2 of each – 26 SALAD, PASTA & PIZZA – choose 2 of each– 29 SALAD, ENTRÉES & SIDE DISHES – choose 1 salad, 2 entrees and 2 sides – 32 SALADS PASTA PIZZA ENTRÉES SIDES House Fusilli con Pollo Rustica Braised Beef Roasted Potatoes Caesar Rigatoni Bolognese Margherita Rotisserie Chicken Fusilli Marinara Beet Mediterranean Fusilli Formaggi Grilled Salmon Mashed Potatoes Arugula Braised Beef Risotto Bella Vita Pork Chop Seasonal Vegetables DESSERT Vanilla Cheesecake Crème Brûlée goat cheese, graham cracker crust, lemon curd, caramelized vanilla custard, berries – 8 red-wine blueberry sauce