PRIVATE DINING Our unique “West Wing” private or semi-private room is the perfect venue for a variety of options be it a special family celebration or a business meeting. Capacity: Developed by lifelong friends and North Shore natives Josh Kaplan and Mark Newman, Ballaro is at its heart a destination-worthy neighborhood restaurant. Here at Ballaro, we’ve created a warm and lively urban space: a “city experience” in the suburbs. We look forward to welcoming you to Ballaro. 60 People for Sit Down Events 80 people for reception style events Availability: Evening Events: Sunday - thursday Daytime events: Daily Please inquire about full restaurant buyouts (seated capacity for both rooms is 120) available any day of the week. Food and Beverage Minimums: Evening Event: $1000 min Sun - thursday Lunch Event: $1000 Min DAily Menus: GUIDE Dinner Menu page 3 3 course Dinner Packages page 4 4 course Dinner Packages page 5 Beverage Packages page 6 Lunch Menu page 7 Lunch Packages page 8 Customized printed menus will be presented. Vegetarian and Gluten Free Items Available, please inquire with any special requests or dietary restrictions Amenities: Valet (Complimentary) Coat Check (Complimentary) Floral Arrangements Contact: For inquiries contact Josh Kaplan 847.780.3396 or [email protected] BALLARO 214 GREEN BAY ROAD, HIGHWOOD, ILLINOIS | 847.780.3396 | [email protected] MENU ITEMS SUBJECT TO SEASONAL AVAILABILITY. ALL PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 2 DINNER MENU SELECTIONS Passed Appetizers Plated Appetizers Oyster on the Half Shell Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp Shrimp Cocktail Salmon Crudo, Lemon, Dill Red snapper crudo, toasted garlic, chili relish crispy crab rolls Arancini, fontina, cured tomatoes Bacon Wrapped Dates Romaine Salad Hearts of Romaine, Tomatoes, Foccacia Croûtons, Lemon Caper Vinaigrette Mixed Green Salad Celery, Cucumber, Olive Oil Tomatoes, Lemon Vinaigrette Arugula Salad Parmigiano Reggiano, Pickled Fennel, Lemon Vinaigrette Beet Salad Roasted Beets, Gorgonzola Dolce, Candied Nuts, Mixed Greens, Balsamic Vinaigrette Grilled New Zealand lamb chops, herbed yogurt Minestrone Soup baked meatballs, rich tomato sauce, Seasonal Vegetables, Mozzarella Crostini Goat cheese crostini, sundried tomatoes, oregano Artichoke Crostini, lemon aioli, pine nuts Caprese Bruschetta Eggplant Calabrian Chili Sauce, Ricotta, Honeycomb, Toasted Breadcrumbs Octopus Fried Octopus, Tomato Fuso, New Potatoes, Roasted Garlic & Caper Relish Beef Carpaccio Chive Aioli, Herbed Crostini, Pickled Onions Pasta (Appetizer or Entrée Portions) Pizza Classic Cheese PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE BUCATINI CACIO E PEPE Classic Sausage SQUID INK SPAGHETTI RIGATONI WITH MARINARA Classic Pepperoni POTATO GNOCCHI RIGATONI ALFREDO Margherita PENNE WITH MARINARA RIGATONI CACIO E PEPE Seasonal Specialty Pizzas ($2 supplement) PENNE CACIO E PEPE RIGATONI AGLIO E OLIO PENNE AGLIO E OLIO PENNE ALFREDO Entrées GLUTEN FREE SPAGHETTI Cod Chef’s Seasonal Preparation Dessert Trout Ricotta Cheesecake Chef’s Seasonal Preparation Fruit Tart Vanilla Pastry Cream, Seasonal Fruit, Apricot Glaze Graham Cracker Nutella Tart Chocolate Hazelnut Pastry Cream, Marshmallow Fluff Topping Chocolate Tart White Chocolate Ganache, Raspberry Sauce Cauliflower Puree, Haricots Verts, Caramelized Apples Salmon Chef’s Seasonal Preparation Market Fish Chef’s Seasonal Preparation Chicken Grilled Asparagus, Ricotta and Parmigiano, White Wine Sauce 10 oz Sliced Sirloin Steak Rosemary Smashed Potatoes, Charred Scallions, Red Wine Sauce 8 OZ Filet Mignon {$12 supplement} Rosemary Smashed Potatoes, Charred Scallions, Red Wine Sauce *Our house made gnocchi is gluten free BALLARO 214 GREEN BAY ROAD, HIGHWOOD, ILLINOIS FOR INQUIRIES CONTACT JOSH KAPLAN @ 847.780.3396 OR [email protected] MENU ITEMS SUBJECT TO SEASONAL AVAILABILITY. ALL PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 3 DINNER (3 COURSE PACKAGES) FAMILY STYLE $38 FAMILY STYLE OR PLATED $46 Starters (choose one): Starters (choose two): Romaine Salad | Mixed Green Salad | Arugula Salad Minestrone Soup | Eggplant | Octopus Arugula Salad | Romaine Salad Main (Choose one pasta + One Entrée): Main (Choose two): Pasta Choices: pappardelle bolognese | squid ink Spaghetti potato Gnocchi | bucatini cacio e pepe | gluten free spaghetti penne with marinara | Penne cacio e pepe | penne aglio e olio | penne alfredo | rigatoni with marinara rigatoni alfredo | rigatoni cacio e pepe | rigatoni aglio e olio Entree Choices: Chicken | Sliced Sirloin Steak Chicken | Cod | Trout | Sliced Sirloin Steak Dessert: Ricotta Cheesecake Dessert (Choose Two): Ricotta Cheesecake | Fruit Tart | Chocolate Tart Graham Cracker Nutella Tart FAMILY STYLE OR PLATED $42 Starters (choose two): Romaine Salad | Mixed Green Salad Minestrone Soup | Eggplant FAMILY STYLE OR PLATED $52 Main (Choose two): pappardelle bolognese | squid ink Spaghetti potato Gnocchi | bucatini cacio e pepe | gluten free spaghetti penne with marinara | Penne cacio e pepe | penne aglio e olio | penne alfredo | rigatoni with marinara rigatoni alfredo | rigatoni cacio e pepe | rigatoni aglio e olio Chicken | Cod Dessert (Choose one): Ricotta Cheesecake | Fruit Tart | Chocolate Tart Graham Cracker Nutella Tart Add to Any Package (Per Choice per Person) 8oz Filet Mignon $12 14oz Delmonico $12 Sides (served Family Style) Sautéed Spinach $3 Creamed Spinach $3 Wild Mushrooms $3 Hand Cut Fries $3 Whipped Potatoes $3 Seasonal Roasted Vegetables $3 pappardelle bolognese | squid ink Spaghetti potato Gnocchi | bucatini cacio e pepe | gluten free spaghetti penne with marinara | Penne cacio e pepe | penne aglio e olio | penne alfredo | rigatoni with marinara rigatoni alfredo | rigatoni cacio e pepe | rigatoni aglio e olio Starters (choose three): Romaine Salad | Mixed Green Salad | Arugula Salad Minestrone Soup | Eggplant | Octopus | Beef Carpaccio Main (Choose three): pappardelle bolognese | squid ink Spaghetti potato Gnocchi | bucatini cacio e pepe | gluten free spaghetti penne with marinara | Penne cacio e pepe | penne aglio e olio | penne alfredo | rigatoni with marinara rigatoni alfredo | rigatoni cacio e pepe | rigatoni aglio e olio Chicken | Cod | Trout | Salmon | Sliced Sirloin Steak Dessert (Choose Three): Ricotta Cheesecake | Fruit Tart | Chocolate Tart Graham Cracker Nutella Tart Add to Any Package: Passed Appetizers (Per Choice per Dozen) Artichoke Crostini, $32 dz Caprese Bruschetta $36/dz Arancini with fontina $32/dz Oyster on the Half Shell $38/dz Goat Cheese Crostini $32/dz Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp $38/dz crispy crab rolls $38/dz Shrimp Cocktail $38/dz Bacon Wrapped Dates $36/dz baked meatballs $36/dz Salmon Crudo $36/dz Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops $48/dz Red Snapper Crudo $38/dz Passed Pizzas $16 ea/16 pcs. (Choice of Classic Cheese, Classic Pepperoni and Classic Sausage. Seasonal Specialty Pizzas available for $2 Supplement) Custom Menus with your selections will be printed BALLARO 214 GREEN BAY ROAD, HIGHWOOD, ILLINOIS FOR INQUIRIES CONTACT JOSH KAPLAN @ 847.780.3396 OR [email protected] MENU ITEMS SUBJECT TO SEASONAL AVAILABILITY. ALL PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 4 DINNER (4 COURSE PACKAGES) FAMILY STYLE OR PLATED $62 Starters (choose three): Romaine Salad | Mixed Green Salad | Arugula Salad Beet Salad | Minestrone Soup | Eggplant | Octopus Pasta Course (Choose three): pappardelle bolognese | squid ink Spaghetti | potato Gnocchi | bucatini cacio e pepe | gluten free spaghetti penne with marinara | Penne cacio e pepe | penne aglio e olio | penne alfredo rigatoni with marinara rigatoni alfredo | rigatoni cacio e pepe | rigatoni aglio e olio Entrée (Choose Three): Chicken | Cod | Trout | Sliced Sirloin Steak Dessert (Choose Three): Ricotta Cheesecake | Fruit Tart Chocolate Tart | Graham Cracker Nutella Tart FAMILY STYLE OR PLATED $72 Starters (choose four): Romaine Salad | Mixed Green Salad | Arugula Salad Beet Salad | Minestrone Soup | Eggplant | Octopus | Beef Carpaccio Pasta Course (Choose four): pappardelle bolognese | squid ink Spaghetti | potato Gnocchi | bucatini cacio e pepe | gluten free spaghetti penne with marinara | Penne cacio e pepe | penne aglio e olio | penne alfredo rigatoni with marinara rigatoni alfredo | rigatoni cacio e pepe | rigatoni aglio e olio Entrée (Choose four): Chicken | Cod | Trout | Salmon | Sliced Sirloin Steak Dessert (Choose Three): Ricotta Cheesecake | Fruit Tart Chocolate Tart | Graham Cracker Nutella Tart Add to Any Package (Per Choice per Person) 8oz Filet Mignon $12 Add to Any Package: Passed Appetizers (Per Choice per Dozen) Artichoke Crostini, $32 dz Caprese Bruschetta $36/dz Arancini with fontina $32/dz Oyster on the Half Shell $38/dz Goat Cheese Crostini $32/dz Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp $38/dz Sautéed Spinach $3 crispy crab rolls $38/dz Shrimp Cocktail $38/dz Creamed Spinach $3 Bacon Wrapped Dates $36/dz baked meatballs $36/dz Wild Mushrooms $3 Salmon Crudo $36/dz Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops $48/dz Hand Cut Fries $3 Red Snapper Crudo $38/dz 14oz Delmonico $12 Sides (served Family Style) Whipped Potatoes $3 Seasonal Roasted Vegetables $3 Passed Pizzas $16 ea/16 pcs. (Choice of Classic Cheese, Classic Pepperoni and Classic Sausage. Custom Menus with your selections will be printed Seasonal Specialty Pizzas available for $2 Supplement) BALLARO 214 GREEN BAY ROAD, HIGHWOOD, ILLINOIS FOR INQUIRIES CONTACT JOSH KAPLAN @ 847.780.3396 OR [email protected] MENU ITEMS SUBJECT TO SEASONAL AVAILABILITY. ALL PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 5 BEVERAGE PACKAGES (Available for day-time or evening events) If you would like to know the full cost for your event in advance we recommend selecting a beverage package. All beverage packages require 2 hour minimum, with an option to continue on consumption afterwards. We are happy to customize the beverage options to meet your event requirements. THE GREEN BAY ROAD PACKAGE THE HIGHWOOD PACKAGE $16 per guest for the first hour +$6 Each additional hour $19 per guest for the first hour +$7 Each additional hour Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks Wine, Beer, Liquor and Soft Drinks One House Red and White wine One House Red and White wine All bottled beer All bottled beer Soda, juices, coffee & tea House Liquor Soda, juices, coffee & tea THE NORTH SHORE PACKAGE THE BALLARO PACKAGE $23 per guest for the first hour +$10 Each additional hour $26 per guest for the first hour +$12 Each additional hour Wine, Beer, Premium Liquor and Soft Drinks One Premium Red and White Wine Wine, Beer, Top Shelf Liquor, Specialty Cocktail and Soft Drinks All bottled beer One Premium Red and White Wine All Premium Call Liquor (vodka, gin, rum, tequila, bourbon, rye) All Top Shelf Liquor All bottled beer Soda, juices, coffee & tea One Specialty Handcrafted Cocktail Soda, juices, coffee & tea ON CONSUMPTION Per guest’s selection On consumption selection can be customized to meet your requirements, such as specific wine selections or only offer beer and wine BALLARO 214 GREEN BAY ROAD, HIGHWOOD, ILLINOIS FOR INQUIRIES CONTACT JOSH KAPLAN @ 847.780.3396 OR [email protected] MENU ITEMS SUBJECT TO SEASONAL AVAILABILITY. ALL PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 6 LUNCH MENU SELECTIONS Passed Appetizers Oyster on the Half Shell Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp Shrimp Cocktail Salmon Crudo, Lemon, Dill Red snapper crudo, toasted garlic, chili relish Baccala Fritter, Preserved Lemons, Capers Arancini, wild mushrooms, cured tomatoes Bacon Wrapped Dates Grilled New Zealand lamb chops, herbed yogurt Beef Tartare, Dijon, Shallots, Hard Boiled Egg Goat cheese crostini, sundried tomatoes, oregano Plated Appetizers Romaine Salad Hearts of Romaine, Tomatoes, Foccacia Croûtons, Lemon Caper Vinaigrette Mixed Green Salad Celery, Cucumber, Olive Oil Tomatoes, Lemon Vinaigrette Arugula Salad Parmigiano Reggiano, Pickled Fennel, Lemon Vinaigrette Beet Salad Roasted Beets, Gorgonzola Dolce, Candied Hazelnuts, Mixed Greens, Balsamic Vinaigrette Minestrone Soup Seasonal Vegetables, Mozzarella Crostini Salads can be supplemented with a selection of proteins: Grilled Shrimp, Scottish Salmon, Idaho Trout Filet, Bavette Steak, Chicken Breast Artichoke Crostini, lemon aioli, pine nuts Caprese Bruschetta Pizza Pastas Classic Cheese Classic Sausage Classic Pepperoni Margherita Seasonal Specialty Pizzas ($2 supplement) PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE PENNE ALFREDO SQUID INK SPAGHETTI BUCATINI CACIO E PEPE POTATO GNOCCHI RIGATONI WITH MARINARA PENNE WITH MARINARA RIGATONI ALFREDO PENNE CACIO E PEPE RIGATONI CACIO E PEPE PENNE AGLIO E OLIO RIGATONI AGLIO E OLIO Sandwiches Dessert Ballaro Burger Balsamic Caramelized Onions, Brigante and Fontina Cheeses, Bread and Butter Pickles, Hand Cut Fries Mortadella Panini Crispy Mortadella, Fontina Cheese, Garlic Aioli, Bread and Butter Pickles, Arugula, Hand Cut Fries Caprese Panini Fresh Mozzarella, Cured Tomatoes, Pesto Aioli, Hand Cut Fries Ricotta Cheesecake Amarena Cherries, Amaretti Cookie Crumble Fruit Tart Vanilla Pastry Cream, Seasonal Fruit, Apricot Glaze Graham Cracker Nutella Tart Chocolate Hazelnut Pastry Cream, Marshmallow Fluff Topping Chocolate Tart White Chocolate Ganache, Raspberry Sauce Eggplant Panini Crispy Eggplant, Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Hand Cut Fries Sides (Served Family Style) Sautéed Spinach Creamed Spinach Wild Mushrooms Hand Cut Fries Whipped Potatoes Notes: Customized menus with your selections will be printed for each guest Complimentary Valet and coat Check are available Flower Arrangements Available for a fee All Dinner packages outlined on Pg 4-5 are also available Beverage packages outlined on pg 6 are available All Day time functions are subject to $1000 Food & Beverage minimum + $500 Room fee BALLARO 214 GREEN BAY ROAD, HIGHWOOD, ILLINOIS FOR INQUIRIES CONTACT JOSH KAPLAN @ 847.780.3396 OR [email protected] MENU ITEMS SUBJECT TO SEASONAL AVAILABILITY. ALL PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 7 LUNCH PACKAGES TWO COURSE $27 THREE COURSE $35 Main (Choose three): Starters (Choose Two): Romaine Salad | Mixed Green Salad | Arugula Salad Minestrone Soup | Beet Salad Romaine Salad | Mixed Green Salad | Arugula Salad Minestrone Soup | Beet Salad Salads can be supplemented with a choice of proteins: Salads can be supplemented with a choice of proteins: (Additional $6 for 2 choices) (Additional $6 for 2 choices) Grilled Shrimp, Scottish Salmon, Idaho Trout Filet, Bavette Steak, Chicken Breast Grilled Shrimp, Scottish Salmon, Idaho Trout Filet, Bavette Steak, Chicken Breast pappardelle bolognese | squid ink Spaghetti potato Gnocchi | bucatini cacio e pepe | gluten free spaghetti penne with marinara | Penne cacio e pepe | penne aglio e olio | penne alfredo | rigatoni with marinara rigatoni alfredo | rigatoni cacio e pepe | rigatoni aglio e olio Ballaro Burger | Mortadella Panini Caprese Panini | Eggplant Panini pappardelle bolognese | squid ink Spaghetti potato Gnocchi | bucatini cacio e pepe | gluten free spaghetti penne with marinara | Penne cacio e pepe | penne aglio e olio | penne alfredo | rigatoni with marinara rigatoni alfredo | rigatoni cacio e pepe | rigatoni aglio e olio Ballaro Burger | Mortadella Panini | Caprese Panini | Eggplant Panini Dessert (Choose two): Ricotta Cheesecake | Fruit Tart | Chocolate Tart Graham Cracker Nutella Tart Add to Any Package (Per Choice per Person) Main (Choose three): Dessert (Choose Two): Ricotta Cheesecake | Fruit Tart | Chocolate Tart Graham Cracker Nutella Tart Passed Appetizers (Per Choice per Dozen) Sides (served Family Style) Artichoke Crostini, $32 dz Oyster on the Half Shell $38/dz Sautéed Spinach $3 Arancini with fontina $32/dz Creamed Spinach $3 Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp $38/dz Goat Cheese Crostini $32/dz Shrimp Cocktail $38/dz crispy crab rolls $38/dz Baked meatballs $36/dz Bacon Wrapped Dates $36/dz Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops $48/dz Wild Mushrooms $3 Hand Cut Fries $3 Whipped Potatoes $3 Roasted Seasonal Vegetables $3 Salmon Crudo $38/dz Red Snapper Crudo $36/dz Caprese Bruschetta $36/dz Passed Pizzas $16 ea/16 pcs. (ChoiceofFourCheese,DuckProsciutto,House-madeSausage,Classic Cheese, Classic Pepperoni) BALLARO 214 GREEN BAY ROAD, HIGHWOOD, ILLINOIS FOR INQUIRIES CONTACT JOSH KAPLAN @ 847.780.3396 OR [email protected] MENU ITEMS SUBJECT TO SEASONAL AVAILABILITY. ALL PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 8 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS TERMS AND CONDITIONS Location & Contact Food And Beverage Minimums: Ballaro is located at 214 Green Bay Road in Highwood, Illinois 60040 Tel: 847.780.3396 or [email protected] All events require a food and beverage minimum as specified. Tax and gratuity arenotincludedintheminimumexpenditure.Iftheminimumexpenditureisnot met, the difference will be applied to the final bill as a room charge, adding applicablestatesalestaxfortheshortfall.GiftCertificatepurchasesarenotincluded in minimum expenditures. Parking & Coat Check Valet parking in our private lot and coat check are available free of charge. Accessibility: OurPrivatediningroomlowerleveliswheelchairaccessiblewithADAcompliant restrooms on the same level. Capacity: Our private dining room seats 60 people and holds 80 people for a standing event. Full buyout capacity (both dining rooms) is 120 seated and 140 standing. Customized Menus: Customized menus for your event will be printed free of charge. You can add a personalized message upon request. Deposit: Upon receipt of signed agreement, a deposit in the amount of 50% of the event’sfoodandbeverageminimumwillbechargedtoconfirmthereservation uponreceiptoftheagreement.Roomscannotbeheldorconfirmeduntildeposit is received. Cancellation Policy: Depositsarefullyrefundableifthecancellationismade15businessdaysormore prior to the event and 50% refundable if the cancellation is made 10 business days prior to the event.To obtain a refund, please provide written communication of cancellation to Ballaro’s representative. Cancellations made 7 business days prior to the scheduled date will forfeit the full deposit. If Client cancels the eventlessthan5businessdayspriortothescheduleddateorfailstoshowforthe event,Clientwillbechargedthebalanceofthefullfoodandbeverageminimum (including any room fees if applicable). Guarantee of Attendance: Payment Methods: FinalattendancenumbermustbeprovidednolaterthanFIVEBUSINESSDAYSin advance of scheduled event date. Client will be charged for up to 5 less than the guaranteednumber,e.g.:clientconfirmsfor30people,only21attend,clientwill be charged for 25 people. If the guaranteed number increases on the day of the event, client will be charged accordingly. Client agrees to begin and end the scheduled event at the designated times. If client or guests are late in arriving or do not return the room at the agreed upon end time of the event, a rate of $50 per 30 minutes will be applied. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, and all major credit cards - Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Personal checks are not accepted. Menu Selection: Cake cutting fee: If you would like to bring in an outside dessert, the cake platting/cutting fee is $2 per person. Lost And Found: If you believe you have left an item at Ballaro, please call to let us know. Food allergies and Dietary Restrictions: Our chefs will go to great lengths to accommodate dietary needs.We take food allergies extremely seriously, and welcome vegetarian, gluten free and vegan diners. We can prepare any pasta dish gluten free. If you have special requirements, please let us know. Client must confirm menu selections no later than TEN DAYS in advance of scheduledeventdate.Pleasenotethatmenuoptionsaresubjecttochangedue to seasonality and availability. Ballaro reserves the right to make substitutions accordingly. Client will be notified by a Ballaro manager of any menu change prior to the event. Gratuity and Taxes: Asinglemasterinvoicewillbepresentedattheendofyoureventandwillinclude the prevailing sales tax and gratuity of your choice. The addition of a gratuity to thebilliscompletelyvoluntaryandnotnegotiatedbytherestaurant;itissolelyat the discretion of the guest. 100% of the gratuity will be distributed to the service staff.The sample gratuity for large parties is 20%. Should you wish to per-authorizegratuity,pleaseindicatethepercentageonpage4ofyourcontract.Youmay also add gratuity at the conclusion at your event. Final Payment: Final payment is due at the conclusion of your event. Ballaro accepts cash and all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover). Personal checks are not accepted as form of payment. We are happy to accept up to 4 separate payments for the final event bill. Liability: Ballaroassumesnoresponsibilityforpersonalpropertyandequipmentbrought into the restaurant or left in vehicles. Other: Ballaro reserves the right to refuse alcohol service to any guest. Client agrees to fully compensate Ballaro for any and all damage incurred to Ballaro property as a result of guest activity. Should damage occur, Ballaro will inform client and provide billing estimate for repairs. BALLARO 214 GREEN BAY ROAD, HIGHWOOD, ILLINOIS FOR INQUIRIES CONTACT JOSH KAPLAN @ 847.780.3396 OR [email protected] MENU ITEMS SUBJECT TO SEASONAL AVAILABILITY. ALL PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 9
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