Special Events & Catering

Thank you for choosing Muscarella’s Cafe Italia to host your special event!

Our banquet facilities offer a number of possibilities for any occasion. Whether you are hosting a holiday or birthday party, baby or bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or business meeting, we are committed to making your event memorable.

The Loft at Muscarellas

Our upstairs private event space with seating from 25 to 64 people. Newly renovated in 2019, The Loft has held numerous bridal & baby showers, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties & meetings. The room is ready-made and flexible to meet all of your needs. Please note, The Loft is only accessible by stairs and requires a $100 room rental fee.

Please review our catering and events guide and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. We look forward to having you!

For Inquiries Please Email Jamie Raykie at muscarellascafe@gmail.com or call 724-962-1234

Special Events / Banquets

Appetizers


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HOT APPETIZERS

  • Bruschetta…An assortment of mushroom & asiago, roasted red pepper & mozzarella, tomato, bleu and basil…$75
  • Crab Cake Croquettes…Miniature crab cakes served with spicy tartar and remoulade dipping sauces, 30 piece…$75
  • Stuffed Hot Peppers…Sausage stuffed Hungarian hot peppers, traditional red sauce, mozzarella cheese…$75
  • Stuffed Mushrooms…Lump crabmeat and cheese stuffed, 50 piece…$75
  • Sautéed Hot Peppers…Served with grilled Focaccia…$40
  • Spinach & Artichoke Dip…Served with pita chips…$50
  • Garlic Cheese Bread…Mancini’s Italian bread, garlic butter, mozzarella cheese, traditional red sauce… $40
  • Arancini…Fried Risotto Balls, tomato & Marscapone filled, 50 piece…$75
  • Polenta with Sausage…Creamy polenta, red sauce & loose sausage…$50
  • Greens & Beans…$65
  • Eggplant Milanese…Breaded eggplant, Arugula, Balsamic Tomatoes…$75
  • Mussels with White Wine & Garlic…$65
  • Meatballs…House Red Sauce…$1 each

COLD APPETIZERS

  • Italian Anti Pasta…Assorted cheeses, Italian meats, olives, balsamic tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, Artisan breads, $150
  • Shrimp Cocktail…Jumbo shrimp served with cocktail sauce, crackers and fresh lemon wedges, $1 Per Piece
  • Fresh Fruit…Seasonal fruit, $75
  • Vegetable Crudité…Assorted fresh vegetables served with homemade ranch dipping sauce, $50
  • Tuna Crudo…Raw, diced sushi-grade tuna, black sesame seeds, chives, Asian Zing sauce…$100
  • Pastrami Smoked Salmon…Capers, dill aioli, grilled Tuscan bread…$100

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Plated Dining Options


Available for groups of 20-35 people and will be served to your guests in three courses. You will choose one Salad, one Pasta and up to three main entrees. Advanced count of each main entrée is required.

For our guests we set our tables with Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Dipping, Mancini’s Bread & Rolls, Grissini, Pecorino Romano Cheese & Mixed Marinated Olives.

 

INSALATA (CHOOSE ONE)

  • House Garden Salad Tossed with Italian
  • Caesar Salad

STARCH (CHOOSE ONE)

  • Choose Cavatelli, Penne Pasta or Cheese Tortellini (+$2) with House Red Sauce, Vodka Sauce or d’Oglio
  • Roasted Garlic Redskin Mashed

ENTRÉE (CHOOSE UP TO THREE)

  • CHICKEN $25
      • Chicken Francaise…White Wine, Spinach, Egg Batter
      • Chicken Marsala…Mushroom & Wine Sauce
      • Chicken Parmigiana…Red Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese
      • Chicken Milanese…Arugula & Balsamic Tomatoes
    • SEAFOOD $30
      • Crab Cakes…Handmade, Roasted Pepper Remoulade
      • Swordfish…Grilled, Crab & Lemoncello Glaze
      • Salmon…Pan Seared, Orange Apricot Glaze
    • BEEF $35
      • 8oz. Filet Mignon…Chargrilled, Mushroom Marsala Demi Glaze or Oscar Style with Crab Gouda Sauce
      • Roasted Beef Tenderloin…Red Wine Sauce
      • 6oz. Sirloin…Chargrilled, Port & Blue Cheese Sauce
      • 12oz. New York Strip…Chargrilled, Rosemary Compound Butter

      O’Neill’s premium coffee, hot or iced tea included.

Buffet Dining


$25 Per Person. For our guests we set our tables with Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Dipping, Mancini’s Bread & Rolls, Grissini, Pecorino Romano Cheese & Mixed Marinated Olives.

An additional entrée may be added for a $5 charge per person.

INSALATA (CHOOSE ONE)

  • House Garden Salad Tossed with Italian
  • Caesar Salad

PASTA (CHOOSE ONE)

  • PENNE PASTA
  • Traditional Red Sauce
  • Alfredo
  • D’Oglio
  • Vodka
  • Marinara
  • Cacio E Pepe—Butter, Cracked Pepper, Parmesan

POTATO (CHOOSE ONE)

  • Yukon Mashed
  • Roasted Rosemary Redskin Potatoes
  • Parsley Redskins Potatoes
  • Baked Potato
  • Saffron Risotto +$2*

VEGETABLE (CHOOSE ONE)

  • Italian Vegetable Blend
  • Honey Carrots
  • Garlic Green Beans
  • Broccoli Almondine

ENTRÉE (CHOOSE ONE)

  • Chicken Francaise
  • Chicken & 40 Cloves
  • Chicken Marsala
  • Chicken Italiano—Breaded & Baked Legs, Breasts & Thighs
  • Chicken Parmigiana
  • Chicken Piccata
  • Pork Scalloppini, Brown Butter Sage Sauce
  • Stuffed Pork Chop
  • Anthony’s Garlic Cream Chicken
  • Braciole +$2*
  • Shaved Prime Rib +$5*
  • Chef Carved Prime Rib +$8*
  • Chargrilled 6oz. Filet – Port Wine & Mushroom Sauce +$5*

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRÉE (CHOOSE ONE)

  • Meatballs in Red Sauce
  • Sausage, Peppers, Onions

      ADDITIONAL ENHANCEMENTS

      • Homemade Wedding Soup
        Served Tableside $4*

      Buffet Dining is offered for events of 25 or more guests. O’Neill’s premium coffee, hot or iced tea included.

      *Per Person Upgrade

      Dessert


      Our Dessert options can be added to any size event. Our dessert selection is priced per person and can be displayed or served tableside. Please make only one selection.

      BANQUET DESSERT MENU

      • Brownies A la Mode $5
      • New York Cheesecake with Strawberries $5
      • Tiramisu $6
      • Cannoli $5
      • Vanilla or Spumoni Ice Cream with Cookie $3

      Guests are welcome to bring in cakes, cupcakes, cookies, etc. from outside vendors. We do ask the you supply your own dessert plates.

      Bar Service


      Muscarella’s has an extensive bar offering many tiers of liquors, beers and wines. Guest may order anything from our bar menu through their server.

      PUNCH BOWLS

      • Mimosa Punch… Champagne and orange juice, $50
      • Party Punch… Champagne, sherbet, cranberry juice and lemon-lime soda, $50
      • Sangria… Red wine sangria with fresh fruit $50
      • Rainbow Punch… Sherbet, cranberry juice, lemon-lime soda, NON-ALCOHOLIC, $25
        – Each Punch Bowl Serves 30 Guests

      COCKTAIL STATIONS

      • Mimosa Table… Sparkling wine served with an assortment of juices and fresh fruit, $5 per person

      WINE

      • House Wine Carafes… $20
      • Cabernet
      • Merlot
      • Lambrusco
      • Chardonnay
      • White Zinfandel

      BEER

      • Draft Pitchers…
      • Miller Lite $10
      • Yuengling Lager $10
      • Seasonal Draft Selection, Price Varies

      Wine menu available upon request to order bottles of wine.

      Audio Visual Rentals


      Muscarella’s is happy to offer Audio Visual rentals for meetings or special events. These costs are per event and include set up and take down of equipment.

      • Projector Screen: $50
      • Projector: $30
      • Both Screen & Projector: $75

      Please download our Catering & Events Guide for more information and policies. And don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. We look forward to having you!

      Events Guide

      Menus, policies and agreement for reserving your special event.

      Contact

      Jamie Raykie, Sales Manager | Phone (724) 962-1234

      Event Policies

      Information and Policies about special events.