Private Dining at Giardino

Private Parties

Contact Us Giardino by Russo’s On The Bay 44-37 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston, NY 11363 718 - 428 - 1090 info@giardinos.com www.giardinos.com

About Us Giardino by Russo’s On The Bay is a restaurant located in Douglaston, Queens. Owned by Frank Russo, Jr., Giardino is proud to indulge you with delicious food and a warm, friendly ambiance in an atmosphere of casual but elegant dining. Frank Russo, Jr. truly believes the most treasured memories are those shared with family and friends. Whether stopping in for a quick lunch with friends or business associates, an intimate dinner for 2 or spending a night out with a large group, Giardino is guaranteed to have just the right menu choice for everyone. We have something for everyone from the most savory menu selections to family style offerings. Bring the children for a family affair or opt for a romantic evening.

It’s your choice.

Inspired by Executive Chef, Michael DeGeorgio, our innovative recipes are sure to entice taste buds, offering hearty portions at reasonable prices. You can feel confident our recipes are prepared using only the finest quality of food. We have an award-winning, highly skilled staff, proficient in all aspects of the hospitality industry. You will find our staff to be courteous, prepared and genuinely concerned with the success of your affair. The staff is cordial, helpful and caring in the overall goal of serving our customers. It is Giardino and Frank Russo, Jr.’s personal assurance that your dining experience will surpass even your highest expectation.

There is a restaurant and two catering rooms which affords the opportunity to have an intimate dinner for 2 or a larger celebration of 100. The restaurant has just a touch of Italy with the beauty of hand painted murals, accentuated by a glass enclosed ceiling which covers the main dining room.

As a Russo’s on the Bay brand, we are committed to the same standards of excellence in catering and all that we do. Our outstanding cuisine is prepared with great care by our chefs to guarantee sumptuous dining. With two kitchens and an in-house bakery, you are guaranteed the freshest foods along with superb quality.Our menus change seasonally highlighting the delicacies of Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. In addition to personally handpicking the freshest ingredients at Hunts Point and the New Fulton Fish Market, we also manage our own import company to guarantee only the highest quality products reach our shores from Italy and many other parts of the world.

The private dining rooms at Giardino are located in the midst of our warm, modest atmosphere. Our rooms can accommodate an intimate gathering of 25 guests or a larger celebration of up to 100. For small gatherings of 25-40, our Patio Room offers warmth and elegance fit for any type of occasion; while our Italian-inspired Tuscany Room offers a larger space for any type of affair. We offer a mutli-course, eloquent choice of menus where you can decide what best fits your occasion.

Baby Showers

Bridal Showers

Anniversary Parties

Corporate Events

Private Dining at Giardino The private dining rooms at Giardino are located in the midst of our warm, modest atmosphere. Our rooms can accommodate an intimate gathering of 25 guests or a larger celebration of up to 100. For small gatherings of 25-40, our Patio Room offers warmth and elegance fit for any type of occasion; while our Italian-inspired Tuscany Room offers a larger space for any type of affair. We offer a choice of multi-course, eloquent menus where you can decide what best fits your occasion.

Giardino by Russo’s On The Bay regularly hosts many different types of events including: • • • • • •

Bridal Showers Baby Showers Birthday Parties Anniversary Parties Corporate Gatherings Meetings

Giardino by Russo’s On The Bay is your family’s location for al of the important events in life. In addition to our incredible menus, you will experience service like no other location in New York. Hosting your event at Giardino is almost like hosting your event at home - without the headache of cooking and cleaning yourself. Our staff will treat you like family from the moment you walk in our doors and we will make certain that every guest leaves thrilled with the food, service and attention they receive.

Tuscany Room

Select Your Room Main Dining Room

Patio Room

Signature Menu Family & Butler Style Hors d’oeuvres Fried Calamari Mozzarella and Roasted Pepper Crostini Stuffed Cherry Peppers Sausage & Artichoke Pie Pizza Margherita

Champagne Toast Individual Hot Antipasto Baked Clams Eggplant Rollatini Mussels Marinara Mozzarella Carrozza Stuffed Peppers and Mushrooms

Pasta Tasting

(Host chooses two pastas for the guests)

Rigatoni Pomodoro Cavatelli Bolognese Penne alla Vodka Rigatoni Amatriciana Farfalle Pesto Rigatoni Carbonara Tortellini Alfredo Fusilli Broccoli

Salad

Choice of One Salad (Host chooses one salad for the guests)

Caeser Tre Colore Giardino Della Casa

EntrĂŠe

Choice of six entrees: (Host chooses six of the following entrees, all entrees served with seasonal vegetables of the day)

Veal Marsala

veal scallopine with mushrooms in a marsala sauce

Chicken Francese

breast of chicken pan fried with white wine sauce

Chicken Capriccios

breaded pan fried cutlet, topped with tomatoes, onions, and balsamic vinaigrette

Pork Tenderloin

Sweet peppers in a balsamic sauce

Filet of Tilapia Oreganata

broiled with seasoned bread crumbs in a delicate white wine sauce

Atlantic Salmon

prepared seasonally by our chef

Francese Duet

breast of chicken and jumbo shrimp pan fried with white wine sauce and fried artichokes

Eggplant Parmigiana

delicately fried layers of eggplant with plum tomato sauce and mozzarella

Jumbo Shrimp

Francese, Oreganata, or Parmigiana

Sterling Silver Shell Steak

grilled to your liking $10.00 additional

Dessert

Assorted Italian cookies served family style and fruit platters Occasion cake with choice of filling or mixed dessert platters

Drinks

Unlimited coffee, tea, espresso, and cappuccino Unlimited Soda, imported and domestic bottled beer Bottles of Tisdale Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon

Premiere Menu Chefs Tasting Antipasto (served family style)

Cold

Fresh mozzarella and tomato, Roasted peppers, Grana padano & olives

Hot

Fried zucchini, Mussels Marinara Pizza margherita Fried calamari

Hot with Seafood $4.00 additional

Shrimp Oreganata Baked Clams Fried Calamari Pizza Margarita

Pasta

(Host chooses one pastas for the guests)

Rigatoni Pomodoro Penne Vodka Fusilli con Broccoli

Entree

Choice of five entrees:

Chicken Francese

breast of chicken pan fried with white wine sauce

Chicken Capricciosa

breaded pan fried cutlet, topped with tomatoes, onions, and balsamic vinaigrette

Chicken Parmigiana

breaded cutlet pan fried and topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella

Veal Scallopine Marsala

veal scallopine with mushrooms in a marsala sauce

Pork Tenderloin

Sweet peppers in a balsamic sauce

Filet of Tilapia Oreganata

broiled with seasoned bread crumbs in a delicate white wine sauce

Atlantic Salmon

prepared seasonally by our chef

Eggplant Parmigiana

delicately fried layers of eggplant with plum tomato sauce and mozzarella

Giardino Combination

Chicken parmigiana, manicotti & ravioli

Sterling Silver Shell Steak

grilled to your liking $10.00 additional (all entrees served with seasonal vegetables of the day)

Beverage Options Available

Contact Us

Giardino by Russo’s On The Bay 44-37 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston, NY 11363 718 - 428 - 1090 info@giardinos.com www.giardinos.com