BREAKFAST MENUS
ITALIAN BREAKFAST Served family-style, with coffee, tea and juice
ANTIPASTI when seated, guest will be greeted with Seasonal fruit, assorted Italian breads, ricotta, butter, marmalade
SECONDI — Select two , individually plated Focaccia with Soft Scrambled Eggs - peperonata, prosciutto Nico Breakfast Sandwich - bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese Italian Breakfast Sausage - lentils, fried eggs, salsa verde Stuffed Apple Pancakes - semolina pancakes, caramelized apple, sweet cream, honey
The following items may be added for a supplemental fee: Seasonal Fruit Patate al' Nico Italian Breakfast Sausage Crispy Bacon Creamy Polenta sweet or savory Nico Granola - Greek yogurt, honey, seasonal fruit
BREAKFAST BUFFET Served with coffee, tea and juice
Buffet will feature seasonal fruit, assorted Italian breads with ricotta, butter and marmalade
SELECTION OF THREE Breakfast Charcuterie & Cheese - assorted condiments, seasonal fruit Porchetta Breakfast Sandwich - fried egg, salmoriglio, pickled red onion, and arugula Burrata Breakfast Sandwich - grilled-marinated artichokes, and pine nut-mint pesto Soft Scrambled Eggs - peperonata, prosciutto, olive focaccia Italian Breakfast Sausage - lentils, sunny-side egg, salsa verde Roasted Beets - butter lettuce, buttermilk vinaigrette, fried anchovy, sesame-semolina crisp
The following items may be added for a supplemental fee ASSORTED SEASONAL BREAKFAST PASTRIES
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BRUNCH MENUS
BRUNCH Served family-style, with coffee, tea and juice
ANTIPASTI when seated, guest will be greeted with a collection of pastries Assorted Cornetti (kouign amann, croissants Seasonal fruit
The following are supplemental items that may be added: Island Creek Oysters - celery mignonette Alaskan King Crab
MAINS — select two Soft Scrambled Eggs - peperonata, prosciutto, olive focaccia Hanger Steak - fontina fonduta, black trumpet mushroom sott’olio, fried egg Italian Breakfast Sausage - lentils, fried egg, salsa verde Rigatoni - northern ragù, poached egg Salmon Lox Benedict - poached eggs, dill parker house roll, whipped ricotta
BRUNCH BUFFET Served with assorted Italian breads with ricotta, butter and marmalade; coffee, tea and juice
ANTIPASTI —select one Roasted Beets - butter lettuce, buttermilk vinaigrette, fried anchovy, sesame-semolina crisp Little Gem & Pear - anchovy-fig dressing, caper berry, cipollini onion, parmesan Bibb Lettuce - grilled asparagus, artichokes, buttermilk dressing, dill Salmon Lox Benedict - poached eggs, dill parker house roll, whipped ricotta Nico Granola - greek yogurt, honey, seasonal fruit
Supplemental Items : Island Creek Oysters - celery mignonette Alaskan King Crab
MAINS —select two Rigatoni - northern ragù, Porchetta Autostrada - fried egg, salmoriglio Soft Scrambled Eggs - peperonata, prosciutto, olive focaccia Italian Breakfast Sausage - lentils, fried egg, salsa verde
SIDES— select two Patate al’ Nico Crispy Bacon Italian Sausage Breakfast
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NICO LUNCH MENU
ITALIAN LUNCH Served family style or buffet style, with assorted Italian breads, butter and olive oil
ANTIPASTI — select two Green Bean – endive, bell pepper, almonds, tarragon mustard vinaigrette Chopped Salad – tuscan kale, artichokes, salami, olives, egg, garlic vinaigrette Stracciatella Fett’unta - brussels sprouts, lemon honey, walnuts Rock Shrimp Fett’unta - rice soubise, salsa verde, pickled banana pepper La Quercia Prosciutto - parmesan gougeres, almond pesto, persimmon, aged balsamic Grilled Gem Lettuce Salad - slow roasted carrot, pistachio pesto, apple, brown butter-poppy seed vin- aigrette Bibb Salad - roasted beets, crispy shallots, buttermilk dressing, dill Burrata - crispy potato, red onion agrodolce, smoked trout
The following item may be added for a supplemental fee Chef’s selection of three market crudos
SECONDI — select one Chicken Parmesan Sandwich - fried chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, tomato sauce Chicken Pesto Club Sandwich - semolina bread, bacon, tomato, avocado, grilled red onion Tagliolini - clams, leeks, and chilies Rigatoni - northern ragù Rigatoni - mushroom ragù, lemon breadcrumbs Crispy Heritage Chicken - sunchoke farrotto, black olive, grape, date vinegar A choice of any two selections can be accommodated for an additional cost
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PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
SEAFOOD Crudo - Chef’s Daily Selection of Crudos Seared Scallops - preserved meyer lemon, mint Bigeye Tuna Tartare - fennel, chives, breadcrumbs Salt-Roasted Oyster - artichoke, thyme, breadcrumbs Pan-Seared Shrimp - butter, walnut, tarragon Dungeness Crab - green goddess, cucumber
MEAT Olive Oil Poached Pork Loin al’tonnato - arugula and truffled peach olives Seared Piedmontese Beef Tenderloin - brioche, truffle crema Lamb Tartare - mint, capers and pistachios, rye Chicken liver and Giardinera Crostini Bacon Wrapped Date Proscuitto – gnocco frito, radish, chevre, black currant jam
VEGETABLE Ricotta Crostini – hazelnut & honey Wild Mushroom Crostini – parmesan fonduta Polenta Cake – charred pepper pesto Roasted Beet – goat cheese, candied walnuts Truffle Mushroom and Fontina Crepe Fontina Arancini – parmesan risotto, basil Gnocco Fritto – strawberry balsamic jam
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STATIONS Minimum of 25 guests
GIARDINIERA ANTIPASTI—THE ITALIAN GARDEN Grand assortment of seasonal (grilled, pickled, marinated) vegetable antipasti Served with olive oil, aged balsamic, bagna cauda and assorted Italian breads
SEAFOOD ANTIPASTI “CHILLED SEAFOOD COLLECTION” Chilled Shrimp - tomato-horseradish sauce, lemon & fennel aioli BigeyeTuna Tartare - fennel, cucumber, preserved lemon Lobster Salad - chive, fresno, celery
TUSCAN BRUSCHETTA Beet & Hazelnut Pesto - pickled beet greens, fennel, gorgonzola Stracciatella - brussels sprouts, lemon honey, walnuts Rock Shrimp - rice soubise, salsa verde, pickled banana pepper
HANDMADE PASTAS— selection of two Spaghetti - tomatoes, garlic, chilis, and basil Rigatoni - wild mushroom ragù, lemon breadcrumbs, parsley Rigatoni - slow-cooked northern-style ragù Tagliolini - clams, leeks, and chilis
ITALIAN BUTCHER SHOP Assorted collection of domestic and imported meats, marinated olives, aged balsamic, bagna cauda, seasonal accompaniments and assorted Italian breads
FORMAGGI Selection of local and imported cheese, local honey, seasonal fruit, assorted Italian breads
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CHEF ACTION STATIONS Minimum of 50 guests
GRAND SEAFOOD DISPLAY Assorted oysters on the half-shell, littleneck clams, shrimp, lobster, seafood salads, chef’s selection of crudo
Enhancements available at market price: spiny lobster, langoustines, raw razor clams, king crab legs and caviar m.p.
ROASTED PORCHETTA—THE ROMAN MARKET TRADITION Heritage pork loin wrapped in a heritage pork belly, marinated and slow-roasted Traditional Italian accompaniments, ciabatta rolls, and creamy polenta
PORCHINI-RUBBED, SLOW ROASTED PRIME RIB Bone-in prime rib, house-made porchini rub Sweet peppers and onions, giardiniera, polenta
ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN Truffle crema, salsa verde, polenta
SPIT ROASTED WHOLE SUCKLING PIG Slow-roasted heritage pig Served with a warm salad of farro, golden raisins and pine nuts
PROSCIUTTO CARVING STATION Whole Italian prosciutto carved to order Italian breads, seasonal fruit, parmesan & aged balsamic
CLASSIC ROSTISSERIE Served with pan drippings and assorted accompaniments
With choice of: Slow-Roasted Organic Chicken - herbs, citrus
Guinea Fowl
Roasted Turkey Breast - thyme, sage, garlic
SALT-CRUSTED WHOLE FISH Responsibly-sourced seasonal whole fish Italian condiments: salsa verde, salmoriglio, horseradish aioli, and caponata
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DOLCI STATIONS
DESSERT STATION A selection of 3 Mini Desserts may include: carrot cake, olive oil cake, pistachio cake, chocolate cake, lemon tart, panna cotta, tiramisu, torta riso, cheesecake, upside down cake, raspberry torta, chocolate passion fruit tart, pine nut tart
CREPE STATION
Chocolate and vanilla chestnut crespelle Nutella, fresh seasonal fruit, fudge sauce, vanilla mascarpone, orange vanilla coulis
DONUT STATION
Freshly made donuts with side sauces: chocolate fudge, orange flower anglaise, vanilla honey
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DINNER MENUS All served family-style, with assorted Italian breads, butter and olive oil
MENU PRESTO
ANTIPASTI — select two Stracciatella Fett’unta - brussels sprouts, lemon honey, walnuts Rock Shrimp Fett’unta - rice soubise, salsa verde, pickled banana pepper La Quercia Prosciutto - parmesan gougeres, almond pesto, persimmon, aged balsamic Grilled Gem Lettuce - slow roasted carrot, pistachio pesto, apple, brown butter-poppy seed vinaigrette Bibb Salad - roasted beets, crispy shallots, buttermilk dressing, dill Burrata - crispy potato, red onion agrodolce, smoked trout Meatballs—Nico tomato sauce, sartu di riso, parmesan
MAINS — select two Grilled Arctic Char - tuscan kale, pancetta, fennel crema, asian pear Grilled Swordfish - charred romaine, roasted garlic, crispy bean salad Grilled Salmon - pine nuts, artichoke caponata, caramelized tomato aioli Crispy Heritage Chicken - sunchoke farrotto, black olive, grape, date vinegar Grilled Flat Iron Steak - sweet potato, crème fraîche, salmoriglio Marsala Braised Short Rib - grilled broccolini, apple, fregola sarda, yogurt-chili vinaigrette
PLATED DESSERT— select one Caramel Pine Nut Tart - fried rosemary, anglaise, vanilla gelato Pistachio Torte - pistachio sponge, ricotta, pear cream, concord grape sorbet Tiramisu - lady finger sponge, rum, amaro, coffee mousse, chocolate feuilletine crunch
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DINNER MENUS All served family-style, with assorted Italian breads, butter and olive oil
MENU CLASSICO
ANTIPASTI — select two Stracciatella Fett’unta - brussels sprouts, lemon honey, walnuts Rock Shrimp Fett’unta - rice soubise, salsa verde, pickled banana pepper La Quercia Prosciutto - parmesan gougeres, almond pesto, persimmon, aged balsamic Grilled Gem Lettuce - slow roasted carrot, pistachio pesto, apple, brown butter-poppy seed vinaigrette Bibb Salad - roasted beets, crispy shallots, buttermilk dressing, dill Burrata - crispy potato, red onion agrodolce, smoked trout Meatballs—Nico tomato sauce, sartu di riso, parmesan
PASTA — select one Tagliolini - clams, leeks, chilis Rigatoni - bolognese Rigatoni - mushroom ragù, lemon breadcrumbs Sweet Onion Tortelloni - tomato conserva, swiss chard, parmesan cheese
MAINS — select two Grilled Arctic Char - tuscan kale, pancetta, fennel crema, asian pear Grilled Swordfish - charred romaine, roasted garlic, crispy bean salad Grilled Salmon - pine nuts, artichoke caponata, caramelized tomato aioli Crispy Heritage Chicken - sunchoke farrotto, black olive, grape, date vinegar Grilled Flat Iron Steak - sweet potato, crème fraîche, salmoriglio Marsala Braised Short Rib - grilled broccolini, apple, fregola sarda, yogurt-chili vinaigrette
PLATED DESSERT— select one Boccone Dolce - butter braised pineapple, meringue, yogurt cream, rum, coconut-pineapple-rum sorbet Caramel Pine Nut Tart - fried rosemary, anglaise, vanilla gelato Pistachio Torte - pistachio sponge, ricotta, pear cream, concord grape sorbet Tiramisu - lady finger sponge, rum, amaro, coffee mousse, chocolate feuilletine crunch Chocolate Torta - salted caramel, pecan crunch, Nocino, sweet cream, pecan stracciatella gelato Chef’s Selection of Mini Desserts—served family style
DINNER MENUS
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All served family-style, with assorted Italian breads, butter and olive oil
IL MENU GRANDE
ANTIPASTI — select two Chef’s Selection of Daily Crudo Stracciatella Fett’unta - brussels sprouts, lemon honey, walnuts Rock Shrimp Fett’unta - rice soubise, salsa verde, pickled banana pepper La Quercia Prosciutto - parmesan gougeres, almond pesto, persimmon, aged balsamic Grilled Gem Lettuce - slow roasted carrot, pistachio pesto, apple, brown butter-poppy seed vinaigrette Bibb Salad - roasted beets, crispy shallots, buttermilk dressing, dill Burrata - crispy potato, red onion agrodolce, smoked trout Meatballs—Nico tomato sauce, sartu di riso, parmesan
PASTA — select two Tagliolini - clams, leeks, chilis Rigatoni - bolognese Rigatoni - mushroom ragù, lemon breadcrumbs Sweet Onion Tortelloni - tomato conserva, swiss chard, parmesan cheese Stuffed Pappardelle - milk braised pork, carrot, black truffle
MAINS — select two Grilled Arctic Char - tuscan kale, pancetta, fennel crema, asian pear Grilled Swordfish - charred romaine, roasted garlic, crispy bean salad Grilled Salmon - pine nuts, artichoke caponata, caramelized tomato aioli Crispy Heritage Chicken - sunchoke farrotto, black olive, grape, date vinegar Grilled Flat Iron Steak - sweet potato, crème fraîche, salmoriglio Marsala Braised Short Rib - grilled broccolini, apple, fregola sarda, yogurt-chili vinaigrette Pan-Seared Wild Striped Bass - caramelized tomatoes, calabrian chili, ciabatta Nico Dry-Aged Ribeye - aged balsamic, mushrooms sott-olio, and potatoes guest Grilled Lamb Chop - olive tapenade, baby kale, potato confit
PLATED DESSERT — select one Boccone Dolce - butter braised pineapple, meringue, yogurt cream, rum, coconut-pineapple-rum sorbet Caramel Pine Nut Tart - fried rosemary, anglaise, vanilla gelato Pistachio Torte - pistachio sponge, ricotta, pear cream, concord grape sorbet Tiramisu - lady finger sponge, rum, amaro, coffee mousse, chocolate feuilletine crunch Chocolate Torta - salted caramel, pecan crunch, Nocino, sweet cream, pecan stracciatella gelato Chef’s Selection of Mini Desserts—served family style
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BEVERAGE PACKAGES PREMIUM
Modest Vodka, Beefeater Gin, Pueblo Viejo Tequila, Plantation 3 Star Rum, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Wild Turkey Rye, Famous Grouse Blended Scotch, Vecchia Romagna, Nico House Red & White Wines, Prosecco, Small Format Beer (a selection of two), Mixer Package
GRANDE
CH Vodka, Ketel One Vodka, Hendricks Gin, Tequila Cabeza, Cana Brava Rum, Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Wild Turkey Rye, Dewars, AE Dor VSOP Cognac, Sommelier Selected Red, White & Spar- kling Wine , Small Format Beer (a selection of two), Mixer Package
NICO CRAFT COCKTAIL ADDITION
A selection of two seasonal Nico Craft Cocktails
MIXER
Soft Drinks, Club Soda and Tonic, Still Water, Fresh Juices, Bitters, Vermouth, Bar Fruit, Ice
COFFEE & TEA SERVICE
Intelligentcia coffee, Might Leaf teas
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Prosecco Toasts
BEVERAGE SERVICE NOTES
Wine, beer and spirit selection are seasonal and based on availability, our talented bever- age team will assist with selections All beverage options include Nico Osteria’s liquor license and insurance Beverage packages do not include staffing or rental equipment All packages are unlimited based on the contracted hours of service, and any unconsumed beverages provided by Nico Osteria will be removed at the end of the event
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES
STAFFING From set up, to service to clean up, our full service catering team, including supervisors, servers, bartenders, chefs and cooks, bring the fantastic dining experience of Nico Osteria, anywhere.
RENTALS
We happily arrange all the rental items required for events from glassware and china, to tables and linens, to kitchen equipment and bars. All rentals can be customize based on the event set up, timing, look, and layout out.
Standard Dinnerware Look | White Rim China
Standard Glassware Look | Eno Stemware
Standard Flatware Look | Classic European
LINENS
The standard classic poly-blend linens that are included are offered in over 25 different colors and sizes. A wide variety of upgraded fabrics and colors are available. 13