San Giovanni Ristorante Italiano

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San Giovanni's Catering Menu

Appetizers - Hot ~ Appetizers - Cold ~ Cocktail Appetizers

Pastas ~ Baked Pastas ~ Seafood ~ Entrees/Specialities

Sandwiches ~ Sweet Treats

All Inclusive Dinner or Luncheon Buffet Service

All lunch or dinners are priced per person and include fresh baked bread and house or Caesar salad. We will deliver and set up your event with all serving trays, chafers and utensils needed for a complete buffet service. Let us help you design the perfect menu for your upcoming special event, then let us take over from there.

APPETIZERS - HOT All appetizer prices are "per person" and include 2 portions, unless otherwise noted. Minimum order of 20 persons per item.
Bruschetta Rounds Fresh roma tomato, roasted garlic & basil, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, a hint of balsamic vinegar on toasted crostini.	$1.75
Foccaccia Bread A light, airy, risen bread with fresh herbs, sun-dried tomato, garlic & parmesan cheese.	$1.75
Fresh Baked Specialty Rolls These Italian specialties are baked 'till crisp and golden brown with garlic butter and parmesan. Served with a side of marinara sauce for dipping. Choose from pepperoni, sausage, veggie or Florentine(spinach/ham).	$1.95
Hot Baked Goat Cheese Spread A richly decadent mixture of roasted garlic, fresh basil, chopped black olives and sun-dried tomato surrounded by our savory marinara sauce. Served with toasted parmesan crostini.	$2.25
Mini Meatballs and Sausage Bites Served in marinara sauce or sweet & sour glaze	$1.95
Sautéed Shrimp atop Pesto Crostini Diced rock shrimp, shallots, white wine and fresh herbs on pesto brushed Italian bread rounds.	$3.25
Stuffed Mushrooms Florentine Fresh mushroom caps filled with ricotta moscarpone, romano, spinach and fresh herbs.	$2.75
Chunky Shrimp & Scallop Stuffed Mushrooms Sauteed with shallots, fresh herbs & champagne then baked with parmesan bread crumbs.	$3.25
Gourmet Pizza Squares Choose from pesto, fiorentina, margherita, Quattro formaggio, bbq chicken, garlic chicken, oriental chicken, frutti di mare or yuppie. (For descriptions, please look at our San Giovanni menu) 48 squares per tray.	$69.95
Spicy Garlic Wings 5 lbs. of our famous Buffalo wings, served mild, medium, hot, or suicide! Served with blue cheese & celery sticks.	$39.00
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APPETIZERS - COLD All appetizer prices are "per person" and include 2 portions, unless otherwise noted. Minimum order of 20 persons per item.
Fresh Fruit & Cheese Platter A beautifully colorful array of seasonal fresh fruits paired with cubed sharp cheddar, aged reggiano parmesan, & smoked mozzarella.	$3.50
Traditional Cold Antipasto Platter An artfully arranged assortment of Italian cold cuts, cheeses, marinated mushrooms, artichokes, eggplant & roasted red peppers. Also includes crisp veggies, assorted olives, pepperoncini & crusty Italian bread rounds.	$3.25
Fresh Mozzarella, Vine Tomato & Grilled Eggplant Drizzled with a touch of balsamic vinegar & extra virgin olive oil over leafy greens	$2.95
Prosciutto di Parma Wrapped Asparagus Spears With marscarpone cheese & fire roasted sweet red peppers.	$2.95
Grilled Veggie Platter Llightly grilled, eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, and assorted peppers over leafy greens.	$2.75
Italian Style Meat & Cheese Platter Pprosciutto, genoa salami, mortadella, provelone & mozzarella thinly sliced over leafy greens	$2.95
Prosciutto Wrapped Melon Tthinly sliced prosciutto around cubed honey dew & cantelope.	$2.75
Stuffed Endive Ffresh endive filled with a mixture of herbed goat cheese & fire roasted red peppers.	$2.50
Veggie Platter/Basket Aa traditional array of fresh crisp vegetables served with blue cheese or ranch dip on a tray or in a basket.	$2.25
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COCKTAIL APPETIZERS Prices include 2 portions per person unless otherwise noted. Minimum order 25 persons per item
Pesto drizzled shrimp skewers - with cocktail onions, red & yellow sweet peppers	$3.25 per person
Goat cheese & gorgonzola stuffed cherry tomatoes - studded with candied pecans	$2.50 per person
Rosemary chicken skewers - marinated in lemon, fresh rosemary & garlic, served with a honey balsamic Dijon mustard sauce.	$2.95 per person
Smoked salmon canapé - topped with crème fraich, capers & fresh dill on gourmet water cracker or sliced cucumber round.	$2.95 per person
Rustic artichoke soufflé - (feeds approximately 20 to 25 servings each) fresh baked bread bowl filled with parmesan, ricotta, marscapone, green chile, garlic & fresh herbs with bread rounds for dipping.	$45.95
"Asian style" shrimp skewers - with soy, ginger & honey glaze.	$3.25 per person
Petite Cajun crab cakes - with Creole sour cream & chives.	$3.50 per person
Teriyaki chicken skewers - with a hoi sin dipping sauce.	$2.95 per person
Baked brie bowl - (feeds approx. 20 to 25 servings each) fresh baked bread round filled with melted brie with fresh apple slices, carrots, celery & crusty bread rounds.	$49.95
Caprese skewers - red ripe brian tomatoes alternated with cubes of fresh buffalo mozzarella in a balsamic vinaigrette.	$2.75 per person
Jumbo prawns on ice - ( 3 per pers.- 16-20) served with a tangy cocktail sauce.	$3.95 per person
"Asian style" drumettes - (tray of 50) with a teriyaki glaze, diced green onions & toasted sesame seeds.	$39.95
Sautéed arugala - with a roasted garlic, peppercorn Dijon wrapped in a thinly sliced roast beef.	$2.75 per person
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PASTAS (Choose from Penne, Fusilli, or Rigatoni for ease of serving)
Marinara, Pomodoro, or Meatsauce	Dinner 10.95
Marinara w/Mushrooms, Fra Diavolo(spicy), or Primavera	Dinner 12.95
Alfredo, Pesto, Clamsauce	Dinner 14.95
Meat or Cheese Ravioli w/marinara or meat sauce.	Dinner 12.95
Meat or Cheese Ravioli w/alfredo or pesto sauce	Dinner 14.95
Ravioli Fiorentina Spinach and cheese filled ravioli with sun-dried tomatoes in an alfredo sauce.	Dinner 14.95
Chicken-stuffed Ravioli alla Rustica Served with sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes in a tomato basil cream sauce.	Dinner 15.95
Cheese Tortellini Tri-colored tortellini stuffed with ricotta cheese with your choice of marinara or meatsauce.	Dinner 14.95
Tortellini Giovanni Cheese stuffed tortellini sautéed with diced sausage, onions, garlic marsala wine and marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese.	Dinner 15.95
Penne Mediterranean Black olives, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, capers and roma tomatoes in a white wine, garlic and olive oil sauce.	Dinner 14.95
Cajun Pasta Shrimp, chicken, and Italian sausage sautéed with colorful bell peppers,white wine, cajun spices and a touch of tomato sauce tossed with penne pasta.	Dinner 16.95
Chicken Giovanni Diced chicken with penne, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes in a tomato basil cream sauce.	Dinner 16.95
Sausage & Peppers Sliced Italian sausage with red & green peppers, marsala wine, marinara & penne.	Dinner 13.95
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BAKED PASTAS
Eggplant Parmigiana Tender eggplant baked with layers of mozzarella & parmesan with marinara.	Dinner 12.95
Lasagna Seasoned ground beef, 3 cheeses and fresh pasta noodles layered with marinara sauce.	Dinner 12.95
Cannelloni Tender crepes stuffed with seasoned beef, three cheeses and fresh spinach.	Dinner 12.95
Manicotti Homemade crepes stuffed with fresh spinach and ricotta, mozzarella and romano cheese. .	Dinner 12.95
Penne alla Siciliano Penne pasta baked with 3 cheeses and marinara sauce.	Dinner 12.95
"Blonde" Lasagna Chicken, artichokes and 3 cheeses layered with creamy béchamel sauce and our homemade crepes	Dinner 15.95
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SEAFOOD
Fresh Manilla Clams sautéed in a red or white garlic, wine sauce over fusilli pasta.	Dinner 19.95
Fusilli Gamberi Chopped shrimp sautéed with garlic, fresh herbs, white wine, finished with a creamy red sauce	Dinner 18.95
Fusilli & Scallops Served in red or white wine sauce.	Dinner 19.95
Fusilli & Shrimp Served in a red or white wine sauce.	Dinner 20.95
Fusilli Portafino Chopped shrimp and baby clams sautéed with garlic, white wine, marinara and a touch of cream.	Dinner 18.95
Shrimp Scampi White wine, lemon, butter and herbs over fusilli pasta.	Dinner 20.95
Fusilli con Fruta di Mare A scrumptious array of jumbo shrimp, scallops, calamari, and clams in a red or white sauce.	Dinner 22.95
Shrimp & Scallops alla Roma Tossed with roma tomato, garlic, artichokes and sherry wine.	Dinner 22.95
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ENTREES / SPECIALTIES (served with a side of penne marinara & fresh seasonal vegetables)
Chicken Parmigiana Lightly breaded breast of chicken topped with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese.	Dinner 16.95
Chicken Marsala Chicken breast sautéed in marsala wine, minced onion, Italian parseley and fresh mushrooms.	Dinner 16.95
Chicken Piccatta Chicken breast sautéed in white wine, lemon, butter & capers (mushrooms & olives on request).	Dinner 16.95
Chicken Saltimbocca Chicken breast sautéed with marsala wine, then topped with prosciutto ham and provolone.	Dinner 17.95
Chicken Alfredo Tender strips of chicken breast in a rich, creamy alfredo sauce tossed with penne pasta.	Dinner 16.95
Chicken Fiorentina Diced chicken breast, prosciutto ham, and fresh spinach sautéed in white wine with a touch of cream and tossed with penne pasta.	Dinner 16.95
Chicken Romano Diced chicken, mushrooms, sun-dried and roma tomatoes, green onions and pine-nuts sautéed in a white wine sauce with penne pasta.	Dinner 16.95
Veal Marsala Tender veal scallops sautéed in a marsala wine sauce with fresh mushrooms.	Dinner 17.95
Veal Piccatta Tender veal scallops in a white wine, lemon, butter, caper sauce, (mushrooms & olives on request).	Dinner 17.95
Veal Saltimbocca Tender veal topped with prosciutto ham, provolone cheese in a marsala wine sauce.	Dinner 17.95
Veal Parmigiana Tender veal cutlet lightly breaded then topped with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese.	Dinner 17.95
Italian Tri-Tip Tender choice beef with garlic pepper seasoning, herbs, spices and extra virgin olive oil seared on the grill then slow roasted to perfection, topped with a brandy portabello mushroom sauce. (garlic mashed potatoes on request).	Dinner 18.95
Fresh Fish Available
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SANDWICHES
Petite Sandwiches (minimum of 20) Choose from Italian roll or croissant with Italian Cold Cuts, Turkey, Roast Beef, Ham & Cheese, Veggie or a Variety	$3.95
Basic Box Lunch Choice of petite sandwich with chips, fresh whole fruit, and freshly baked large cookie.	$7.95
Gourmet Box Lunch Choose from Italian, smoked turkey, roast beef or Mediterranean vegetarian on fresh baked roll. Includes our gourmet pasta salad, fresh whole fruit & a homemade cream puff or fudge brownie.	$11.95
3 & 6 Foot Giant Subs Three foot feeds 15 to 18 people. Six foot feeds 32 to 36 people.	Italian sub 3 ft. 39.95 6 ft. 79.95. Turkey/Roastbeef 3 ft.- 44.95 6 ft.- 89.95 each
Basic white disposable ware available at no extra charge. Or ask us to coordinate rentals for your event for a complete list.
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SWEET TREATS

We offer a variety of sweet treats including homemade Tira Misu, Fresh fruit cups with whipped cream, mini cannoli, Baileys chocolate chip cheesecake bites & other varieties, Grandma Rose's famous cream puffs, fresh baked gourmet cookies & fudge brownies. $1.95 to $3.95 per person.

New! Chocolate fondue station
Includes a special variety of mouthwatering fresh fruits & cakes to be drenched in sinful decadence
4.95 per person. Minimum order - 20 persons, maximum 50 persons. Chocolate fountain rentals available for larger groups.

Coffee beverage service
$1.95 per person

Canned soda/bottle waters includes tubs with ice & disposable cups.
$1.95 per person

San Giovanni Catering
Chris Guarascio
Phone: 949-293-8069 ~ Fax: 949-388-8426
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