BB ITALIA Banquet Menu 04.16.2020

kitchen & bar

PRIVATE DINING Located in the heart of Houston’s Energy Corridor, B.B. Italia has six semi-private and private rooms that are perfect for your next event. Whether you’re planning a business meeting, luncheon, dinner, wine tasting or cocktail reception, our private events coordinator can tend to your entertaining needs with award-winning cuisine, impeccable service and an ambiance that delights the senses. We look forward to taking personal care of your custom-printed menus, specially tailored wine pairings, ﬂoral decoration, musical entertainment and more. For more information or to book a private event, please contact Fernanda Guilarte: [email protected] or 713.208.3416.

THE ASHFORD THE FROSTWOOD THE NOTTINGHAM 8-10 seated up to 20 seated 8-12 seated

THE MEMORIAL THE STRATFORD THE PATIO 25-30 seated/ 80-90 seated/ 60 seated/ 25-30 cocktail 100-125 cocktail 65-70 cocktail FAMILY STYLE LUNCH

STARTERS Select 2 For the Table Salads Whipped Ricotta | Sicilian oregano, olive oil, grilled bread House Salad | wild arugula, cherry tomato, balsamic vinaigrette Prosciutto Di Parma | mozzarella, roasted red peppers Mr. G’s Caesar Salad | romaine, crouton, parmesan Beef Carpaccio | thinly sliced ﬁlet mignon, “Cipriani Style” Caprese | heirloom tomato, mozzarella, basil, aged balsamic Sautéed Crab Fingers Oreganata | garlic parsley butter, breadcrumbs Roasted Beets | oranges, candied pistachio, shaved fennel Fried Calamari | pickled peppers, remoulade, marinara Baby Kale | gorgonzola, apples, pecans, Barolo vinaigrette Fried Zucchini | shoestring cut, lemon & marinara Antipasto Salad | Italian vinaigrette, baby romaine, Bacon Parmigiana | thick cut bacon covered in tomato & mozzarella Genoa salami, provolone picante, cherry peppers Meatballs | pork & beef, slowly braised in our pomodoro sauce Fried Mozzarella | breaded cow’s milk mozzarella with pomodoro sauce

entrées Select 1 from each side PASTA CHICKEN, MEAT & FISH (All pastas are homemade daily) Chicken Paillard | thinly pounded grilled chicken, lemon, Sunday Ragù | shells, hot Italian sausage, mini meatballs, pomodoro arugula, cherry tomato Bolognese | tagliatelle, veal ragù, fresh ricotta Grilled Salmon | piccata sauce, sautéed spinach, capers, lemon Shrimp Scampi | linguini, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs Chicken Scallopini | (choose your favorite sauce) marsala, piccata, Frutta Di Mare | spaghetti, mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, tomato saltimbocca, served w/ sautéed spinach Carbonara | campanelle, bacon, egg, pecorino, black pepper Chicken Scarpiello | chicken on the bone, hot Italian sausage, Vodka Sauce | rigatoni, tomato, cream, smoked bacon, splash of vodka peppers, garlic, balsamic Norma | rigatoni, eggplant, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, ricotta salata Filet Mignon | simply grilled Alfredo | fettuccini, parmesan cream sauce w/ grilled chicken Grandma’s Ravioli | short rib stung, mushroom marsala ragù Three Cheese Ravioli | parmesan, ricotta, gorgonzola sauce, ITALIAN CLASSICS candied pecans Eggplant Parmigiana | tomato, mozzarella, basil Basil Pesto | tagliatelle, sundried tomato, grilled chicken Chicken Parmigiana | thinly pounded chicken breast, mozzarella, tomato beef ragù, ricotta, mozzarella Pizza 8” 20 Layer Lasagna | Spaghetti & Meatballs | pork & beef, slowly braised in Margherita | fresh mozzarella, pomodoro, basil our pomodoro sauce The Tommy | thick cut bacon, sweet peppers, aged balsamic, arugula The Parma | fresh mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula The Butcher Shop | sausage, meatball, bacon, peppers, onions

SIDES

DESSERTS

Cannoli | sweet ricotta w/ chocolate chips • Tiramisu | espresso, lady ﬁngers & mascarpone Zeppole | Italian stued doughnuts w/ chocolate & raspberry sauce • New York Cheesecake | served w/ raspberry coulis Chocolate Cake | three layers w/ whipped cream • Napoleon | pu pastry layered with whipped & pastry cream, strawberries

Please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy. FAMILY STYLE BRUNCH

STARTERS Select 2 to start Salads Whipped Ricotta | true honey, hazelnuts, grilled bread House Salad | wild arugula, cherry tomato, balsamic vinaigrette Bacon Parmigiana | thick cut bacon covered in tomato & mozzarella Mr. G’s Caesar Salad | romaine, crouton, parmesan Homemade Granola | lemon yogurt, mixed berries Caprese | heirloom tomato, mozzarella, basil, aged balsamic Meatballs | pork & beef, slowly braised in our pomodoro sauce Roasted Beets | oranges, candied pistachio, shaved fennel Prosciutto Di Parma | mozzarella, roasted peppers Baby Kale | gorgonzola, apples, pecans, Barolo vinaigrette Fried Calamari | pickled peppers, remoulade, marinara Antipasto Salad | Italian vinaigrette, baby romaine, Fried Zucchini | shoestring cut, lemon & marinara Genoa salami, provolone picante, cherry peppers

entrées Select 1 Egg and 2 from right side eggs SWEETS Soft Scramble Crostino | grilled bread, cheddar, arugula salad, bacon Breakfast Pizza | Nutella, strawberries, bananas, hazelnuts Caprese Frittata | mozzarella, oven roasted tomato, basil pesto, prosciutto Hazelnut Crusted French Toast | stued with caramel sauce & mint Egg White Frittata | zucchini, onion, tomato, ricotta Wa e | strawberry sauce & mascarpone crema, basil Spaghetti Western Omelet | rosemary ham, cheddar, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes | blueberries & blueberry compote roasted peppers, green onion Shrimp & Grits | creamy polenta, Gulf shrimp, PASTA All pastas are homemade daily sausage ragù, sunny side up eggs B.B. Italia Hash | potato hash, poached eggs, Sunday Ragù | shells, hot Italian sausage, mini meatballs, pomodoro hollandaise, Prosciutto di Parma Bolognese | tagliatelle, veal ragù, fresh ricotta Steak & Eggs | ﬁlet steak, sunny side up eggs, peppercorn sauce Carbonara | campanelle, bacon, egg, pecorino, black pepper Italian Benedict | rosemary ham, tomato hollandaise Vodka Sauce | rigatoni, tomato, cream, smoked bacon, splash of vodka Salmon Benedict | smoked salmon, mustard hollandaise Norma | rigatoni, eggplant, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, ricotta salata Alfredo | fettuccini, parmesan cream sauce w/ grilled chicken

ITALIAN CLASSICS Eggplant Parmigiana | tomato, mozzarella, basil w/ rigatoni Chicken Parmigiana | thinly pounded chicken breast, mozzarella, tomato w/ rigatoni 20 Layer Lasagna | beef ragù, ricotta, mozzarella Spaghetti & Meatballs | pork & beef, slowly braised in our pomodoro sauce SIDES

Tru e Fries • Avocado • Italian Sausage • Bacon Italian Grits • Rigatoni Pomodoro • Shells w/ Alfredo Hash Browns • Sautéed Spinach • Grilled Broccolini

DESSERTS

Cannoli | sweet ricotta w/ chocolate chips • Tiramisu | espresso, lady ﬁngers & mascarpone Zeppole | Italian Stued Doughnuts w/ chocolate & raspberry sauce • New York Cheesecake | served w/ raspberry coulis Chocolate Cake | three layers w/ whipped Cream • Napoleon | pu pastry layered with whipped & pastry cream, strawberries

Please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy. FAMILY STYLE 3-Course Dinner

STARTERS Select 3 For the Table Salads Whipped Ricotta | Sicilian oregano, olive oil, grilled bread House Salad | wild arugula, cherry tomato, balsamic vinaigrette Prosciutto Di Parma | mozzarella, roasted red peppers Mr. G’s Caesar Salad | romaine, crouton, parmesan Beef Carpaccio | thinly sliced ﬁlet mignon, “Cipriani Style” Caprese | heirloom tomato, mozzarella, basil, aged balsamic Sautéed Crab Fingers Oreganata | garlic parsley butter, breadcrumbs Roasted Beets | oranges, candied pistachio, shaved fennel Fried Calamari | pickled peppers, remoulade, marinara Baby Kale | gorgonzola, apples, pecans, Barolo vinaigrette Fried Zucchini | shoestring cut, lemon & marinara Antipasto Salad | Italian vinaigrette, baby romaine, Bacon Parmigiana | thick cut bacon covered in tomato & mozzarella Genoa salami, provolone picante, cherry peppers Meatballs | pork & beef, slowly braised in our pomodoro sauce Fried Mozzarella | breaded cow’s milk mozzarella with pomodoro sauce

entrées Select 3 PASTA (All pastas are homemade daily) Sunday Ragù | shells, hot Italian sausage, mini meatballs, pomodoro Alfredo | fettuccini, parmesan cream sauce w/ grilled chicken Bolognese | tagliatelle, veal ragù, fresh ricotta Grandma’s Ravioli | short rib stung, mushroom marsala ragù Shrimp Scampi | linguini, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs Three Cheese Ravioli | parmesan, ricotta, gorgonzola sauce, candied pecans Frutta Di Mare | spaghetti, mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, tomato Basil Pesto | tagliatelle, sundried tomato, grilled chicken Carbonara | campanelle, bacon, egg, pecorino, black pepper Aglio e Olio | linguini, garlic, oil, crushed chili ﬂakes, parsley, breadcrumbs Vodka Sauce | rigatoni, tomato, cream, smoked bacon, splash of vodka Clam Sauce | linguine, chopped clams, white wine, garlic Norma | rigatoni, eggplant, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, ricotta salata

CHICKEN fish Scarpiello | chicken on the bone, hot Italian sausage, Blackened Red Fish | tagliatelle, spicy tomato cream sauce, green onions peppers, garlic, balsamic Grilled Salmon | piccata sauce, sautéed spinach, capers, lemon Italian Fried Chicken | chicken breast, garlic & Calabrian chili, Jumbo Shrimp | Fra Diavolo, spicy pomodoro sauce, chickpea purée Italian grits, broccolini Jumbo Diver Scallop | saltimbocca, prosciutto, sage, demi-glace Chicken Paillard | thinly pounded grilled chicken, lemon, arugula, cherry tomato

Veal, Beef & Pork ITALIAN CLASSICS Veal Scallopini | (choose your favorite) marsala, piccata, saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana | tomato, mozzarella, basil served w/ sautéed spinach Chicken Parmigiana | thinly pounded chicken breast, Veal Chop Parmesan | 14oz pounded bone-in chop, breaded & covered mozzarella, tomato with tomato, fresh mozzarella 20 Layer Lasagna | beef ragù, ricotta, mozzarella Italian Beef | Chianti braised beef short rib, garlic whipped potato, Spaghetti & Meatballs | pork & beef, slowly braised in roasted mushrooms our pomodoro sauce Pork Ribs | hot Italian cherry pepper glazed baby back ribs Filet Mignon | simply grilled SIDES

DESSERTS

Please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy. FAMILY STYLE 4-course Dinner

PASTAS (All pastas are homemade daily) Select 2 Sunday Ragù | shells, hot Italian sausage, mini meatballs, pomodoro Alfredo | fettuccini, parmesan cream sauce w/ grilled chicken or shrimp Bolognese | tagliatelle, veal ragù, fresh ricotta Grandma’s Ravioli | short rib stung, mushroom marsala ragù Shrimp Scampi | linguini, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs Three Cheese Ravioli | parmesan, ricotta, gorgonzola sauce, candied pecans Frutta Di Mare | spaghetti, mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, tomato Basil Pesto | tagliatelle, sundried tomato, grilled chicken Carbonara | campanelle, bacon, egg, pecorino, black pepper Aglio e Olio | linguini, garlic, oil, crushed chili ﬂakes, parsley, breadcrumbs Vodka Sauce | rigatoni, tomato, cream, smoked bacon, splash of vodka Clam Sauce | linguine, chopped clams, white wine, garlic Norma | rigatoni, eggplant, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, ricotta salata entrées Select 3 CHICKEN fish Scarpiello | chicken on the bone, hot Italian sausage, Blackened Red Fish | tagliatelle, spicy tomato cream sauce, green onions peppers, garlic, balsamic Grilled Salmon | piccata sauce, sautéed spinach, capers, lemon Italian Fried Chicken | chicken breast, garlic & Calabrian chili, Jumbo Shrimp | Fra Diavolo, spicy pomodoro sauce, chickpea purée Italian grits, broccolini Jumbo Diver Scallop | saltimbocca, prosciutto, sage, demi-glace Chicken Paillard | thinly pounded grilled chicken, lemon, arugula, cherry tomato

DESSERTS

Please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy. Cocktail Parties All Beverages Charged Upon Consumption Banquet Wine Available | by Tomaresco (Red & White) Private bartender fee per bartender may apply.

Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Mini Meatballs | pork & beef, slowly braised in our pomodoro sauce Ricotta Crostino | fresh whipped ricotta, pine nuts, true honey Beef Carpaccio Crostino | thinly sliced ﬁlet mignon, “Cipriani Style”, Caprese Cup | mozzarella, tomato, basil pesto arugula Avocado Crostino | avocado mousse on crostino remoulade Fried Oyster | Salmon Tartare | on cucumber slices, avocado wasabi purée, ponzu sauce Pizza Bites

Deluxe Hors D’oeuvres Shrimp Cocktail | traditional garnish

Fried Shrimp | tartar sauce Mini Crabcake | jumbo lump crab, remoulade Mini Bacon Parmigiana | mozzarella, tomato

Passed mini desserts

Tiramisu | espresso, lady ﬁngers & mascarpone Chocolate Cake | three layers w/ whipped cream Zeppole | Italian stued doughnuts w/ chocolate & raspberry sauce

Food Stations

Tenderloin Carving Station Caprese Salad (12 – 15 servings) Mixed Greens or Caesar Salad Prime Rib Carving Station Grilled Broccolini (12 - 15 servings) Garlic Whipped Potatoes Chicken Marsala Meatballs Grilled Salmon Pizza Station Spaghetti & Meatballs Charcuterie | Small (serves 8-10) • Large (serves 16-20) Chicken Alfredo w/ Rigatoni Pasta Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail w/ cocktail & mustard sauces Bolognese w/ Rigatoni Pasta & Veal Ragù Coee/Italian Cookies/Cannolis

Please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy.