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Bring Bellissimo to Your Table

Whether you’re planning a family gathering, corporate event, or celebration, Bellissimo Ristorante offers authentic Italian catering that impresses. Place your order online with at least 48 hours’ notice, or call us directly for last-minute requests. From hearty pastas to signature entrées, let us take care of the cooking—so you can enjoy the moment.

Starters

Mozzarella in Carrozza

Crispy fried sandwich filled with melted mozzarella, golden on the outside and gooey on the inside – a classic Italian comfort bite.

Calamari Fritti

Lightly flower coated and fried squid rings crispy on the outside and tender inside served with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.

Prince Edward Mussles

Tender mussels simmered to perfection—choose Marinara, White Wine & Garlic, or spicy Fra Diavolo sauce. Bold, fresh, and full of flavor.

Little Neck Clams

Fresh little neck clams, served your way—choose from Oreganato (garlic & breadcrumbs), Red Sauce, White Wine & Garlic, or spicy Fra Diavolo. A coastal classic with bold Italian flavor.

Eggplant Rollatini

Thinly sliced eggplant, flour, coated, egg, battered fried and rolled up with a creamy ricotta filling and baked in a marinara sauce with melted mozzarella on top.

Fresh mozzarella and imported prosciutto

With tomato marinated, roasted bell peppers, extra-virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar

Arugula and tomato with Bermuda onions and balsamic dressing

Parts of Romain, croutons, and Parmesan cheese in a classic Caesar dressing

Baby field greens, onions, carrots, tomato, enable balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Al Bellissimo Salad

Baby field greens, sun-dried, cranberries, and Gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, en balsamic, vinaigrette dressing

Pasta

Gluten free and vegan pasta

Sauté mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, black olives, basil, garlic in a marinara sauce with a touch of white wine

Fussilli Contandino

Sautéed with chicken, escarole, cannellini beans, and chopped tomatoes in a garlic and oil sauce

Tomato – cream sauce, shallots, and vodka

Rigatoni Bolognese

With meat sauce, and a light marinara

Fettuccine Alfredo

Cream sauce and Parmesan cheese

Gnocchi Sorrentino

Potato dumplings with diced eggplant and plump tomato sauce, top with fresh mozzarella

Stuffed Rigatoni

Stuff with ricotta cheese, and herbs in a marinara sauce

Linguine Clam Sauce

A combination of whole and chopped clams

Lobster Ravioli

Brandy tomato and cream sauce

Linguine Puttanesca

Kalamata, olives, capers, and anchovies in a marinara sauce, and a touch of white wine

Cappellini Bellissimo

Baby shrimp, arugula, sautéed in a light tomato sauce with chopped tomatoes

Eggplant Parmesan

Thinly sliced eggplant, flour, coated, and egg battered fried layered with marinara sauce and cheese. This catering tray is not served over pasta; it pairs well with other pasta catering trays.

Chicken & Veal

Egg battered in a lemon white wine, butter sauce. This catering tray is not served with vegetables or potatoes. It pairs well with our side trays of both.

Mushrooms, shallots, and sage in a marsala wine sauce. This catering tray is not served with vegetables or potatoes. It pairs well with our side trays of both.

Shiitake mushrooms, artichoke cards, and sun-dried tomatoes in a white wine, lemon sauce. This catering tray is not served with vegetables or potatoes. It pairs well with our side trays of both.

Breaded in a marinara sauce, top with mozzarella cheese. This catering tray is not served over pasta; it pairs well with other pasta catering trays.

Mix nut crusted, and pan fried with Dijon mustard sauce. This catering tray is not served with vegetables or potatoes. It pairs well with our side trays of both.

Sautéed onions, mushrooms potatoes, and hot cherry peppers in a garlic and oil and white wine sauce

Lemon white wine sauce, and capers. This catering tray is not served with vegetables or potatoes. It pairs well with our side trays of both.

Breaded cutlet serve with arugula salad

Topped with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese, sage Madeira sauce over spinach. This catering tray is not served with vegetables or potatoes. It pairs well with our side trays of both.

Tap with prosciutto, eggplant and mozzarella cheese in a white wine, plum tomato sauce. This catering tray is not served with vegetables or potatoes. It pairs well with our side trays of both.

Seafood

Jumbo shrimp prepared to the style of your choice. This catering tray is not served over pasta; it pairs well with other pasta catering trays.

Served by the piece, this tray does not include sides.

Assorted seafood in a light marinara sauce. This catering tray is not served over pasta. Consider pairing it with one of our pasta catering trays.

Vegetables

Sautéed Spinach

Sautéed Spinach with garlic and oil.

Sautéed Escarole

Sautéed Escarole with garlic and oil.

Sautéed Mixed Vegetables

Sautéed Mixed Vegetables with garlic and oil.

Sautéed Mushrooms

Oven Roasted Potatoes

Desserts