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