Catering Menu | Avanzare Italian Restaurant in Lombard, Illinois
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Catering Menu

Full menu.

Appetizers

A full tray is based on 12 full servings of our menu.

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BRUSCHETTA

Full tray 59.95 | Half tray 29.95

Cherry tomatoes, basil, olive oil, aged balsamic, and pecorino cheese.      

      

SALSICCIA E PEPERONI

Full tray 89.95 | Half tray 44.95

Italian sausage, bell peppers, portabella mushrooms, potatoes, onions, garlic and light tomato sauce.

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POLPETE

Full tray 89.95 | Half tray 44.95

Beef, veal & pork meatballs on a bed of creamy polenta.

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ARANCINI

Rice fritters, stuffed with wild boar ragu.

Full tray 79.95 | Half tray 39.95

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CAVOLFIORE ARROSTO

Full Tray 69.95 | Half Tray 34.95

Roasted cauliflower, Calabrian chili lemon capers herbs sauce.

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 ANTIPASTO

Full Tray 149.95 | Half Tray 74.95

Prosciutto, salami, soppressata, parmesan & gorgonzola cheese, artichokes, olives, pepperoncini and roasted bell peppers.

   

SALADS
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MISTA

Full Tray 69.95 | Half Tray 34.95

House salad, mixed greens, cucumbers, olives, cherry tomatoes, balsamic dressing.    

 

 TRITATA

Full Tray 89.95 | Half Tray 44.95

Chopped romaine lettuce, pepperoncini, red onions, olives, sweet corn, tomatoes, provolone, soppressata, Italian dressing.

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 CAPRESE

Full Tray 89.95  | Half Tray 44.95

Heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and aged balsamic.

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PERA

Full Tray 89.95 | Half Tray 44.95

Arugula, poached sliced pear, almonds, goat cheese, lemon dressing.

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 CAESAR

Full Tray 69.95 |  Half Tray 34.95

Romaine lettuce, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, parmesan dressing 

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AVANZARE

Full Tray 89.95 | Half Tray 44.95

Brussel sprouts, escarole, apples, currants, pine nuts, bacon, pecorino cheese, citrus dressing.

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PIZZA

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MARGHERITA

14.95

Tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil.

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AVANZARE

16.95

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms, olives and prosciutto.

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MAIALINO

16.95

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, pancetta and soppressata.

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BARESE

15.95

Mozzarella rapini, sausage, garlic and chili flakes.

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BIANCA

16.95

Arugula, shaved parmesan and prosciutto di Parma.

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PEPPERONI

15.95

Tomato sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni.

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SALSICCIA

15.95

Tomato sauce, crumbled sausage and mozzarella.

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FORMAGGIO

14.95

Tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

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DESSERTS
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CANNOLI

Full Ttay 69.95 | Half Tray 34.95

Ricotta cheese, pistachios, chocolate candied and citrus zest.

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TIRAMISU

Full Tray 69.95 | Half Tray 34.95

Ladyfinger cookies, espresso, Kahlua, mascarpone cheese.

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TORTA DI CIOCCOLATO

Full Tray 69.95 | Half Tray 34.95

Triple chocolate cake and chocolate sauce

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TORTA DI FORMAGGIO

Full Tray 69.95 | Half Tray 34.95

Cheese cake with raspberry sauce.

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BISCOTTI

Full Tray 59.95 | Half Tray 29.95

Twice baked Italian cookies with almonds and golden raisins.  

 

PASTA
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LASAGNA BOLOGNESSE

Full Tray 169.95 | Half Tray 84.95

Meat and tomato ragu, bechamel, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and marinara sauce.

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PAPARDELLE CON SUGO DI CINGHIALE

Full Tray 159.95 | Half Tray 79.95

Slowly braised wild boar shoulder ragu.   

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RAVIOLI

Full Tray 119.95 | Half tray 59.95

Four cheese stuffed pasta, tossed with marinara.

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GNOCCHI AVANZARE

Full Tray 139.95 | Half Tray 69.95

Asparagus, arugula, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, green onions and black truffle butter.

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FETUCCINE ALFREDO

Full Tray 129.95 | Half Tray 69.95

ADD SHRIMP:

Full Tray 239.95 | Half Tray 119.95

Garlic parmesan cream sauce.

ADD CHICKEN:

Full Tray 159.95 | Half Tray 79.95

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TORTELLI DI MARE

Full Tray 239.95 | Half Tray 119.95

Crabmeat & mascarpone stuffed pasta tossed with shrimp, calamari, scallops, clams and creamy brandy shellfish reduction. 

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DRY PASTA

 

BUCATINI CON POLPETTE

Full Tray 159.95 | Half Tray 79.95

 Meatballs and marinara sauce.

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FARFALLE ALLA VODKA

Full Tray 159.95 | Half tray 79.95

Tomato vodka cream sauce, prosciutto and asparagus.

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RIGATONI ALLA BUTTERA

Full Tray 159.95 | Half  Tray 79.95

Tomato cream sauce, sausage & peas.

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PENNE BOLOGNESE

Full Tray 159.95 | Half Tray 79.95

Traditional meat sauce.

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LINGUIINE FRUTTIT DI MARE

Full Tray 239.95 | Half Tray 119.95

Clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, bay scallops and garlic tomato sauce.

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  RISOTTO MARE E SAFFERANO

Full Tray 239.95 | Half Tray 119.95

                        Clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, bay scallops, saffron broth.

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RISOTTO FUNGHI MISTI

Full Tray 159.95 | Half Tray 79.95

Mixed mushrooms and chopped black truffle butter.

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PASTA MARINARA OR ARABIATTA

Full Tray 99.95 | Half Tray 49.95

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ENTREES

 

MELANZANA ALLA PARMAGIANA

Full Tray 149.95 | Half Tray 74.95

Lightly breaded pan-fried sliced eggplant, marinara, mozzarella & parmesan served with pasta.

 

POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA

Full Tray 179.95 | Half Tray 89.95

Lightly breaded pan-fried chicken breast, marinara, mozzarella & parmesan, basil, served with pasta.

     

POLLO ARROSTO

Full Tray 179.95 | Half Tray 89.95 

Bonne in roasted chicken marinated in Italian herbs, served with sautéed vegetables & potatoes.             

                                                         

POLLO VESUVIO

Full Tray 179.95 | Half Tray 89.95

Bone in chicken, peas, garlic white wine sauce, served with sautéed vegetables & potatoes.

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POLO ALLA MARSALA

Full Tray 179.95 | Half Tray 89.95

Chicken breast, Marsala mushrooms sauce, sautéed vegetables & potatoes.

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    POLLO AL LIMONE

Full Tray 179.95 | Half Tray 89.95

Chicken breast, lemon butter caper sauce, sautéed vegetables & potatoes.

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BRACCIOLE

Full Tray 259.95 | Half tray 129.95

Slow braised rolled boneless beef short ribs, red wine reduction. Sautéed vegetables & potatoes.

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VITELLO ALLA SALTIMBOCA

Full Tray 279.95 | Half Tray 139.95

Veal, prosciutto, sage melted fontina, sherry wine sauce. Served with sautéed vegetables & potatoes.

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VITELLO AL LIMONE

Full Tray 279.95 | Half Tray 139.95

Sautéed veal, lemon butter caper sauce, served with sautéed vegetables & potatoes.

 

VITELLO ALLA MARSALA  

Full Tray 279.95 | Half Tray 139.95

Sautéed veal with Marsala mushroom sauce, served with sautéed vegetables & potatoes. 

 

SALMONE ALLA GRIGLIA

Full Tray 279.95 | Half Tray 139.95

Grilled Scottish salmon, served with sautéed vegetables & potatoes.

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PESCE BIANCO ALMONDINE

Full Tray 249.95 | Half Tray 124.95   

Pan seared whitefish, served with sautéed vegetables & potatoes.

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