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 vinaigrette
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 & Sparkling 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
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Wine, beer and spirit selection are seasonal and based on availability, our talented beverage 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.
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