parties and events in the cellar room
Thank you for your interest in Ambrosia for your event. We look forward to the opportunity to create a
wonderful event for you and your guests! Our Cellar Room is a great space for a variety of events from
business meetings to cocktail parties to rehearsal dinners. The space accommodates up to 50 guests for
formal dining and 65 guests for a cocktail party.
On the following pages you’ll find selections from our menus and classic Ambrosia favorites. Our skilled chefs
can also develop a special menu for your event if you have something specific in mind. Ask the Banquet
Manager about your dining options. Items for each banquet course are priced separately. To develop your
menu, select items that fit your event and tastes from the list of appetizers, buffet meals and desserts.
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buffet-style appetizers
Appetizers may be selected for a cocktail party or as the first course of a full buffet dinner. We
recommend that appetizers and cocktails be served one hour before dining. Below are sample menus.
If you have appetizers in mind that you do not see on our list, please ask your Banquet Manager about a
special menu for your event. Our appetizers from this menu are designed as finger foods.
Buffet Appetizers: Sample Menu
Select two appetizers from each category, for a total of six appetizers.
$38 per guest
appetizers:
appetizers:
appetizers:
category 1
category 2
category 3
Fresh Fruit Platter
Seasonal fruit selections
Smoked Salmon Mousse
Served with fried Italian flatbread
Fresh Seasonal
Vegetable Platter
Served with a fresh creamy herb
dipping sauce
Crostini
Thin Italian toasts topped with
whipped riccota, sun dried tomato,
capers, lemon zest and honey
Classic Meatballs
Sautéed in olive oil and served in
a spicy tomato sauce topped with
shaved parmesan
Bruschetta
Italian toasts topped with fresh
seasonal toppings
Charcuterie Platter
An array of Italian meats,
cheeses, marinated vegetables
and seafood served with stoneground mustard and house-made
bread
Pizzas
With assorted toppings
(2 toppings each)
Cosce di Pollo
Chicken drumsticks with lemon
caper glace couscous
Steamed Clams
served with Crostini
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Crimini mushroom caps stuffed with
blue crab, ricotta and parmesan
a la cart appetizers
These appetizers are available to add onto dinner banquets. They accommodate 20-30 guests.
Antipasto $85 per order
Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms $85 per order
Spicy Meatballs $85 per order
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Vegetable Platter $85 per order
Fruit Platter $85 per order
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buffet-style dinners
Below are three sample menus for our buffet meals. These buffet options are recommended for parties
of 30 or more. Specific pastas and entrées may be selected from the following lists or ask your Banquet
Manager about other entrée options including choices from our seasonal dinner and lunch menus,
regional and ethnic dishes. Just ask us - there’s so much more we can do! All meals are priced per guest.
Buffet Dinner: Sample Menu 1
Pasta dish, choice of Caesar salad or house greens with dressing,
our homemade bread. $38 per guest
Buffet Dinner: Sample Menu 2
Assorted pizzas, pasta dish, choice of Caesar salad or house greens with dressing,
our homemade bread. $42 per guest
Buffet Dinner: Sample Menu 3
Entrée served with roasted vegetables, pasta dish, choice of Caesar salad or house
greens with dressing, our homemade bread. $48 per guest
pastas
entrées
Spaghetti alla Bolognese
Spaghetti tossed with plum tomato sauce, ground
beef, pork, basil and oregano
Seafood Ravioli
Shrimp and crab ravioli with your choice of sauce:
Tomato sauce • Light cream sauce
Pesto sauce
Spaghetti Athena
Medley of olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke
hearts, capers and basil tossed in a white wine butter
sauce and topped with shaved Parmesan
Chicken Piccata
Pan-fried chicken breast topped with shallots, capers,
garlic and Burre Blanc
Fettuccine Davide
Fettuccine with chicken, olive oil, basil, Parmesan and
garlic in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce
Lasagna Classico
Pasta layered with bolognese béchamel, seasoned
ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan. Served over a
roasted plum tomato sauce
Baked Chicken Manicotti Florentine
Grilled chicken breast, spinach, carmelized onions,
wild mushrooms and 3-cheeses rolled in pasta and
topped with mornay cream sauce
Baked Penne
Sharp white cheddar, smoked mozzarella, carmelized
onions, Italian sausage and scallions in a cream sauce
Lasagna Fughi Florentine
Pasta layered with mushroom béchamel, spinach,
ricotta and chèvre. Topped with mozzarella and
Parmesan and served over a roasted plum tomato
sauce
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Baked Seasonal Fish
A whole side of seasonal fish, preparation varies
seasonally
Seasonal Beef
Preparation varies seasonally
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sit-down dinners
Below are sample menus for a three course sit down dinners in our Cellar Room. These menus are
designed for parties up to 50 and are very flexible. In addition to the menus below, our chefs can
prepare virtually any cuisine as a limited menu for you. Our Banquet Manager can help design the
perfect custom menu for your event.
Three-Course Dinner: Sample Menu 1
Appetizer: Anitpasti Plates
Salad or Soup: Dinner Salad or a Bowl of Soup
Entrée: Chicken Piccata, Spaghetti Bolognese or Pizza Greco
$45 per guest
Three-Course Dinner: Sample Menu 2
Appetizer: Crab-stuffed Mushrooms
Salad or Soup: Dinner salad or a Bowl of Soup
Entrée: Seafood Ravioli, Chicken Manicotti or Baked Penne
$60 per guest
Three-Course Dinner: Sample Menu 3
Appetizer: Bruschetta Plates
Salad or Soup: Dinner Salad or a Bowl of Soup
Entrée: Seasonal Beef, Seasonal Fish or Lasagna Florentine
$75 per guest
bar service
You may choose hosted or non-host bar including
either full bar service or simply wine and beer.
Ambrosia is widely respected for its extensive wine
list and our Sommelier would be happy to assist you
in selecting the most appropriate wines for your
event. We also feature many microbrews on tap
including local and seasonal selections.
Ask your Private Dining Manager for details.
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desserts
Our pastry chefs prepare a variety of desserts fresh daily. Below is a sample menu of our current
selections. Desserts are priced per item and can be selected a la carte. We would be happy to discuss
the preparation of any special requests such as cookies, cupcakes or brownies to name a few.
individual desserts
Guests may order
individually.
whole cakes
You may pre-order a whole cake with
a choice of filling or icings.
Chocolate Truffle Torte
Flourless chocolate cake with a layer of dark
chocolate mousse topped with ganache and
served with raspberry coulis (Gluten free)
Carrot Cake
$50
Classic Italian Tiramisu
Italian for “Pick me up”; Rum-infused
mascarpone cream layered with chiffon cake
soaked in espresso and dark rum
Mousse de Cioccolato
Rich and creamy chocolate mousse with chantilly
cream and chocolate topper (Gluten free)
Crème Brûlée
A luscious custard with caramelized sugar and a
housemade cookie (Gluten free w/o cookie)
Chocolate Truffle Torte
$65
Cheesecake
$50
Yellow/White Cake
$45
Chocolate Cake
$45
Speciale del Giorno
Ask the Banquet Manager about the possibilities
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grazie!
Thanks again for your interest in Ambrosia – we look forward to the opportunity
to create a wonderful event for you and your guests. Visit ambrosiarestaurant.com
to view pictures of our restaurant located in historic downtown Eugene.
For additional information, including rental fees, and terms & conditions, please give us a call:
541.342.4141
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