Large Parties Menus

Passed Hors D'Oeuvres

Over-sized Tuscan Meatballs in our Tomato Fondue Sauce
"No Meat" Vegetarian Meatballs in a Tarragon Gruyere Cream Sauce
Proscuitto wrapped Asparagus
Mini Crab Cakes on crispy Pasta Crackers
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce
Tomato and Goat Cheese Bruschetta on Ciabatta Toasts
Spinach and Parmesan Risotto Croquettes
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders with Marsala and Basil Honey Mustard
Pistachio and Walnut crusted Goat Cheese Beignets
Fried Goat Cheese Ravioli
Proscuitto wrapped Shrimp with Espresso BBQ Sauce
Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Paolo's Signature Truffle Whipped Mashed Potato Bar; Black Truffle Studded Yukon Gold Potatoes served in Martini Glasses with your choice of Toppings; fried Potato Skins, Scallions, Tomato and Basil Relish, Crispy Prosciutto, Parmesan Cheese, Exotic Mushrooms, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Créme Fraiche, Asparagus, Gorgonzola Cheese, Infused Olive Oils and Smoked Salmon
(also available with Parmesan Risotto in place of the potatoes)

Stationary Hors D'Oeuvres

Cheese Displays :
Italian; Fresh Mozzarella with Seasonal Tomatoes and Pesto, Shaved Parmesan, Fontina and Feta served with Garlic Crostini

Imported; Gorgonzola Cheese, Camembert, Peppered Goat Cheese, Port Salut and Parmesan Regigiano with Seasonal Grapes, toasted Nuts, Dried Fruits and crispy Peasant Bread

Fruit Displays :
Classic; Seasonal Melons, Red and Green Grapes, Sambuca Pineapple, fresh Berries and Minted Watermelon Slices

Tropical; Balsamic marinated Strawberries and Goat Cheese, Mango, Carambola, Kiwi, Guava, Proscuitto wrapped Melon, Seasonal Stone Fruits and Figs

Crudites :
Classic: Grilled Portabella Mushrooms, Brocollini, pickled Carrots, Peppered Cucumbers, crispy Celery, seasonal Tomatoes and Green Onions

Mediterranean; Grilled Eggplant, Grilled Zucchini, Asparagus, fresh Fennel, Kalamata Olives, marinated Artichoke Hearts, roasted Peppers and Hearts of Palm

Antipasti :
Italian; Proscuitto, Genoa Salami, Mortadella, Capricola Ham, Fontina Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan Cheese, Pickled Vegetables and mixed Olives with Crostini and Peasant Bread

Italian Dip Trio: Paolo's Classic Tapenade, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, smoky Eggplant with Pine Nuts and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Spicy Spinach and Artichoke Dip; served warm with Parmesan Cheese and Cherry Peppers; Breadsticks and Crostini for dipping

Asiago and Fontina Cheese Fondue with Garlic Ciabatta Toast Stacks

Family Style Hors D'Oeuvres (served with sit down dinners only)

Classic Calamari with Marinara Sauce
Parmesan crusted Eggplant with Goat Cheese
"Over-size" Pizza Margherita
Our Signature Tortellini Rose
Potato Gnocchi in Sun-dried Tomato Saffron Vodka Sauce
Mussels Bianco with Ciabatta Toasts
Jumbo Scampi Shrimp in our Saffron Butter Sauce (additional charge)

Lunch Menu

Pasta Arrabiata; Penne Pasta tossed with Spinach, Tomatoes, Mushrooms and a spicy Tomato Wine Sauce topped with Tomato Basil Relish and Parmesan Cheese
Add Chicken Shrimp or Italian Sausage

Chicken Parmesan; Parmesan crusted Chicken Breast smothered with our melted Cheese Blend atop Spaghetti Marinara finished with Pesto

Espresso Steak Salad; rubbed Flank Steak with Fingerling Potatoes, Haricot Verts, Caramelized Onions and Baby Field Greens tossed with Gorgonzola Cheese and our Rosemary Portabella Mushroom Balsamic Vinaigrette

Spaghetti:
Pomodoro; with Roma Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Meatballs; Beef or Vegetarian, served with Marinara and Parmesan Cheese
Merguez Sausage; Slow Roasted spicy Lamb Sausage with Marinara Sauce
Bolognese; Veal, Beef and Italian Sausage in our Tomato Cream Sauce
Chicken Pesto; Grilled Chicken Breast, Pesto, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Spinach

Tortellini Rose; our Signature Pasta with our creamy Rose Sauce, Mushrooms, Sun-dried Tomatoes and WITH or WITHOUT Proscuitto Ham, finished with Pesto

Pizza Angelo :
our Classic Meat Pizza, Exotic Mushrooms, spicy Sausage
And pepperoni

Chicken Caesar Wrap :
Our soft Pizza Bread wrapped with grilled Chicken Breast, Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese and Caesar Dressing, served with a petite House Salad

Mediterranean Chicken Salad :
Our Guest's Favorite; a tossed salad of Grilled Chicken, Eggplant, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Pumpkin Seeds, Kalamata Olives, Feta and Parmesan Cheeses and our Sherry Oregano Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad :
Our now Famous Salad, topped with your choice of
Grilled Chicken Breast
Grilled Espresso Flank Steak
Fried Calamari
Seared Jumbo Shrimp

Dinner Menu

Chef's Tuscan Grille; Your Choice of Salmon, Tilapia, Mahi Mahi, Airline Chicken Breast, Pork Chop, Tuscan Prime Rib or Portabella Mushroom Spedini topped with our House Pesto and served with Chef's Choice Seasonal Vegetable and Starch. (vegetables and starches based on seasonal availability, ask your planner for chef's suggestions)

Tortellini Rose :
our Signature Pasta with our creamy Rose Sauce, Mushrooms, Sun-dried Tomatoes and WITH or WITHOUT Proscuitto Ham, finished with Pesto

Chicken Breast Paillarde :
topped with Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto, Arugula and Parmesan Cheese

Lasagna Bolognese :
Layers of Egg Pasta, Ricotta Cheese, Veal, Beef and Italian Sausage with our signature Marinara Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella and Pesto

Our signature Cayenne and Espresso rubbed Filet Mignon, slow roasted, carved Medium Rare and served atop a Gorgonzola and Walnut Fingerling Potato and Haricot Vert Compote, finished with Red Wine Au Jus

Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto topped with crispy Proscuitto and simply dressed Arugula

Rosemary Roasted Pork Loin stuffed with Pears, Walnuts and Gorgonzola served with roasted Asparagus and Garlic Whipped Mashed Potatoes

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Duck Confit, kiln dried Cherries, Shiitake Mushrooms and a Balsamic Brown Butter Sauce finished with crispy fried Spinach

Grilled Italian Vegetable Stack; Zucchini, Red Peppers, Bermuda Onions, Eggplant and Portabella Mushrooms with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Kalamata Olive Tapenade

(Above Entrée's are served with guest's choice of Chef's Choice Simple Salad, Caesar Salad or Seasonal Tomato and Parmesan Salad)

"Paolo's Family Style"

Each course served for the tables to share, in our bottomless bowl!

Fried Calamari, Parmesan Crusted Eggplant, Tomato Bruschetta and Vodka Tomato Gnocchi

Chef's Choice Italian Salad and our House Caesar Salad

Tortellini Rose, with or without Proscuitto
Grilled Salmon with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Sun-dried Tomato Beurre Blanc
Grilled Chicken Paillarde with fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Arugula
Tuscan Prime Rib with Fingerling Potatoes and Gorgonzola Walnut Asparagus

Tiramisu and Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse with Biscotti

Ask your Party Co-ordinator about substitutions or allergies.

Desserts

Tiramisu :
Layers of Mascarpone Cheese, Espresso, Sambuca, Marsala and Chocolate

Profiteroles :
Cream Puffs stuffed with flavored Gelato and drizzled with Chocolate Sauce

Cannoli :
Loaded with Chocolate Chips, Pistachio Nuts and Orange Mascarpone Cheese

Chef's Choice Cheese Cake

Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse with crumbled Biscotti and fresh Strawberries

Panna Cotta and Seasonal Berry Compote

Chocolate Espresso Créme Caramels

Paolo's Prix Fixe Menus

Menu 1
Pizza Angelo: Mushrooms, Italian Sausage and Pepperoni
Penne Arrabiata: Penne Pasta tossed in a spicy marinara sauce with spinach and tomatoes
Mediterranean Chicken Salad: Our signature salad, Mesclun greens, cucumbers, kalamata olives, tomatoes, pumpkin seeds and grilled chicken breast tossed in our house made sherry oregano vinegrette.
Caesar Wrap; grilled chicken Caesar salad with tomatoes and feta cheese rolled in soft pizza bread.

Menu 2
Tortellini Rose; Our signature house pasta
Chicken Parmesan; served with marinara and pesto spaghetti
Cayenne and Espresso Rubbed Steak Salad with fingerling potatoes and haricots verts
Pizza Margherita; an oversized pizza with roma tomatoes and basil

Menu 3
Chef's Tuscan Salmon
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with duck confit, dried cherries, mushrooms and a balsamic brown butter sauce
Manicotti with truffled ricotta, arugula and proscuitto
Chicken Paillarde, grilled and served with a petite artichoke and kalamata olive salad

Menu 4
Paolo's Tuscan Grille; Tuscan grilles are custom made. Talk to your coordinator about meats, vegetables and starches.
Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto with saffron butter and crispy pancetta
Veal Canneloni finished with a mushroom marsala sauce
Pork Loin Florentine, pin-wheeled with gorgonzola cheese, walnuts and red wine jus

Menu 5 - Hors d'oeuvres
Stationary Italian Antipasti; Chefâ's sampling of the finest Italian Staples
Tapenade and Breadsticks
Chef's assorted flatbreads
Classic meatballs in rose sauce
Asparagus wrapped in proscuitto with balsamic syrup and olive oil
Tomato and goat cheese bruschetta on ciabatta toasts

Options to add to your composed menu :
Family style Calamari, Crispy Fried Eggplant and Bruschetta; all three served
Petite Green Salad or Caesar Salad
Tiramisu, Molten Chocolate Lava Cake, Berries and Zabayon (depending on seasonal availability) or Profiterole with Chef's Gelato

Bar Options

House Bar Package
Includes all draft beer selections, house wines and rail liquors with necessary mixers

Premium Bar Package
Includes all draft and bottled beer selections, house and premium wines by the glass and premium spirits, along with all necessary mixers

Full Bar Package
All top shelf spirits, all bottled and draft beer and all wines by the glass,
along with necessary mixers

Beer & Wine Package
Includes all draft beer selections and house wines

Consumption Bar
Guests may order any beverage selection of their choosing, which would then be added on to the food bill

Cash Bar
Guests may order and pay for any beverage selection at our bar

For information about Catering and Large Parties at the Paolo's in Reston Town Center, please call 202.689.4950 and speak with Leonard Hellebuyck, or simply send him an e-mail.