Private Dining Menu
Palio prix fixe private dining menu for groups.
Palio Private Dining
For over 30 years, we’ve provided private dining experiences for anniversaries, company parties, weddings, and birthdays for thousands of people. Each room can accommodate a cocktail reception, lunch or dinner. The restaurant is also available for a partial or full buyout. Please inquire about food and beverage minimums and availability for specific dates.
Select a salad, pasta and/or entrée, and dessert for your guests to choose from. Reception packages and add-ons below can round out any event.
3 Course Meal — Select one salad, three entrées, and one dessert for your guests to choose from, starting at $68 per person.
4 Course Dinner — Select one salad, two pastas, three entrées, and one dessert for your guests to choose from, starting at $78 per person.
Additional items will incur an additional cost.
Salads & Appetizers
Add-ons $6 per person.
Insalata Cesare
Classic chopped caesar salad, roasted garlic croutons, parmigiano reggiano
Insalata Romana V · GF
Romaine hearts, dates, walnuts, shallots, parsley, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata Mista V · Vegan · GF · DF
Mixed field greens, julienned vegetables, lemon vinaigrette
Insalata Rucola V · GF
Arugula, julienned vegetables, lemon vinaigrette, shaved parmigiano reggiano
Buratta V
Heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil, olive oil, focaccia crostini +$7 per order
Carpaccio di Manzo
Raw filet of beef, arugula, lemon aioli, fried capers, shaved parmigiano reggiano +$12 per order
Pastas
May replace an entrée option for a 3 course menu. Add Ons $8 per person.
Risotto del Giorno V · GF
Daily vegetarian risotto special
Pesto Genovese V
Pasta, green beans, basil, pine nut sauce
Ravioli Fatta en Casa V
Homemade ravioli, seasonal vegetarian filling, market driven sauce and garnish
Polenta con Funghi V · GF
Creamy corn and buckwheat polenta, brown butter, sage, wood oven braised wild mushrooms, fried sage
Rigatoni con Ragu Neapolitano
Rigatoni, tomato, caper and pork ragu, pecorino
Orrechiette con Salsiccia
Little ear pasta, broccoli rabe, chili flakes, homemade pork fennel sausage, breadcrumbs
Conchiglie con Granchio
Little shell pasta, dungeness crab, spicy tomato sauce, breadcrumbs +$12 per order
Gluten Free Pasta Pomodoro V · Vegan · GF · DF
Imported gluten free corn penne pasta, san marzano tomato sauce, basil
Entrées
Additional selections $10 per person · Pasta can be chosen as an entrée option with a 3 course menu
Pesce del Giorno GF
Fresh catch of the day with seasonal accompaniment
Pollo alla Piccata
Mary's chicken breast, lemon, caper, white wine, butter sauce, potato, sauteed fresh vegetables
Stinchetti di Maiale Arrosto
Braised pork shank, roasting jus, creamy polenta integrale
Bistecca GF
Grilled NY steak, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable, horseradish cream +$15 per order
Melanzane Parmigiana V · GF
Wood oven baked eggplant, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, basil
Cavolfiore Arrosto V · Vegan · GF · DF
Roasted cauliflower steak, roasted red pepper coulis, salsa verde
Desserts
Add-ons $8 per person
Tiramisu V
Lady fingers, espresso, rum zabaglione, mascarpone cheese cream
Crostata Del Giorno V
Chef's choice seasonal fresh fruit tart, whipped cream
Cantucci di Mandorle V
House-made almond biscotti, choice of plain or chocolate dipped
Isolotto al Cioccolato
Chocolate lava cake, strawberry and mint compote +$3
Cannoli V
Fried pastry shell, ricotta cream, candied citrus, pistachio, chocolate chips
Panna Cotta V · GF
Buttermilk eggless custard, seasonal accompaniment
Budino di Riso V · Vegan · GF
Dairy free arborio rice pudding, citrus, spices, almond milk, coconut milk, toasted coconut
Seasonal Sorbetto V · Vegan · GF · DF
Fiorello Gelato's organic, all natural sorbetto
Reception Packages
Reception packages are unlimited consumption — a flat rate per person, all you can eat, for the time period you choose.
Appetizers
Mix and match with pizza stations for a varied reception menu.
- Half hour reception, choice of three items — $24 per person
- One hour reception, choice of three items — $31 per person
- Each additional item — +$9 per person
- Each additional half hour — +$12 per person
Focaccia Bites V
Homemade sourdough focaccia
Fungo V · GF
Goat cheese stuffed mushroom caps, thyme
Uova con Granchio GF
Crab stuffed deviled eggs +$6 per platter
Calamari Fritti
Lightly floured fried Monterey calamari, roasted red pepper sauce
Gamberi en Pancetta GF
Grilled pancetta and sage wrapped shrimp
Polpette di Ricotta
Ricotta meatball lollipop
Spiedini di Pollo GF
Grilled chicken breast, salsa verde
Polenta Squares V
Fried polenta squares, white truffle aioli
Bruschetta V · Vegan
Focaccia crostini, marinated tomatoes, garlic, basil
Caprese Spiedini V · GF
Heirloom cherry tomato skewers, fresh mozzarella di bufala, basil, balsamic reduction
Frittatine di Pasta Carbonara
Pasta carbonara fried croquette of guanciale, pecorino, black pepper, cured egg
Wood Oven Baked Pizzas
Approximately 11 inches, cut into 8–10 slices.
- Half hour station, choice of three pizzas — $18 per person
- One hour station, choice of three pizzas — $25 per person
- Each additional pizza selection — +$8 per person
- Each additional half hour — +$12 per person
- Substitute gluten free crust (exposed to wheat) — +$6 per pizza
Pizza Margherita V
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano and basil
Pizza Rucola V
Fresh corn, asiago, arugula, aged balsamic
Pizza Calabrese
Spicy pork pepperoni, mozzarella, oregano, san marzano tomato sauce
Pizza Siciliana
Pork fennel sausage, fire roasted peppers, mozzarella, san marzano tomato sauce
Pizza Funghi V
Wood oven braised wild mushrooms, roasted garlic, fontina val d'aosta (no sauce)
Pizza Quattro Formaggi V
Mozzarella, asiago, fontina, and cacciocavallo cheeses, balsamic reduction (no sauce)
Pizza Tutti Carne
Our "all meat" pizza of pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, mozzarella cheese, san marzano tomato sauce, basil +$8 per pizza
Additional Items
Add additional bites to your seated meal or reception. All items are served on large platters at the table for your guests to share and enjoy.
Formaggi V
Chef's choice of mixed cheeses, nuts, and seasonal fruit with crostini $18 per person
Salumi
Chef's choice of mixed cured meats including mortadella, prosciutto, salami and soppressata $16 per person
Vegetable Crudite V
Chef's choice of fresh seasonal vegetables with house dressing $12 per person
Dolce Mista
Chef's choice of seasonal mini desserts and self service coffee station $25 per person
Mini Cannoli or Mini Tiramisu
Bite sized mini desserts ideal for reception events $8 per piece
Macedonia
Platter of citrus and mint marinated fresh seasonal fruit $8 per person
Need coffee? Add a full self-service coffee/tea station to any event — $8 additional per person.
Wine
Wines for groups are served by the bottle only. Please pre-select wines for your group. If wines are not chosen, our house selections will be served during your event, unless otherwise specified in advance. Corkage for wine only is $45 per 750mL bottle.
For our full wine and beverage list, see the Drink menu.
1 salad + 2 entrées + 1 dessert — $82 per person
Add a side — $6 per person · Each additional entrée — $10 per person · Each additional dessert — $6 per person
Salads choose 1
Insalata Romana
Dates, walnuts, hearts of romaine, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata Cesare
Classic caesar with sourdough croutons and parmigiano reggiano
Insalata Mista
Mixed green salad with spring julienned vegetables and lemon vinaigrette
Cavolo Nero
Tuscan black kale, apples, pine nuts, pickled onions, pancetta vinaigrette
Insalata Rucola
Arugula, fennel, shaved parmigiano reggiano, lemon vinaigrette
Dolci choose 1
Tiramisu
Espresso, lady fingers, rum and zabaglione
Cantucci di Mandorle
House made almond biscotti, plain or chocolate dipped
Panna Cotta
Seasonal buttermilk custard
Cannoli
Fried pastry shell, ricotta cream, candied citrus, and pistachio
Entrées choose 2
Rigatoni con Polpette di Vitello
Wide tube pasta, veal meatballs, smoked veal bacon, tomato sauce, grana padano
Risotto del Giorno
Chef's choice of risotto
Penne con Pesto V
Classic penne pasta with green beans, basil and pine nut sauce
Ravioli Con Formaggio E Spinaci V
Ricotta, spinach, tomato sauce, and parmigiano
Pollo Saltimbocca
Chicken breast, sage, mozzarella, prosciutto, roasted potatoes, sauteed vegetables
Pollo Piccata
Chicken breast, lemon butter sauce, capers, roasted potatoes, sauteed vegetables
Stinchetti di Maiale Arrosto
Pork shank braised with prosciutto, porcini, chestnuts, roasting jus and creamy polenta
Pesce del Giorno
Chef's choice fresh catch of the day with seasonal vegetables
Orrechiette con Salsiccia
Little ear pasta, pork fennel sausage, arugula, chili flakes, breadcrumbs
Eggplant Parmigiana
Wood oven baked eggplant, mozzarella, ricotta, basil, tomato sauce
Conchiglie con Granchio
Dungeness crab, little shell pasta, spicy tomato sauce, breadcrumbs +$10 per person
Optional Sides
- Garlic mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes: $6 per person
- Seasonal roasted vegetable medley: $6 per person
Optional Pizzas à la carte
Pizza Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano and basil $16
Pizza Calabrese
Spicy Berkshire pork pepperoni, mozzarella, oregano and tomato sauce $22
Pizza Siciliana
Berkshire pork fennel sausage, fire roasted peppers, tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella $23
Pizza Funghi
Wild mushrooms, fontina val d'aosta, roasted garlic, rosemary (no sauce) $19
Pizza Rucola
Sweet corn with asiago cheese and balsamico $21
1 salad + 2 entrées + 1 dessert — $78 per person
Add a side — $6 per person · Each additional entrée — $8 per person · Each additional dessert — $6 per person
Salads choose 1
Insalata Romana
Dates, walnuts, hearts of romaine, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata Cesare
Classic caesar with sourdough croutons and parmigiano reggiano
Insalata Mista
Mixed green salad with spring julienned vegetables and lemon vinaigrette
Cavolo Nero
Tuscan black kale, apples, pine nuts, pickled onions, pancetta vinaigrette
Insalata Rucola
Arugula, fennel, shaved parmigiano reggiano, lemon vinaigrette
Dolci choose 1
Tiramisu
Espresso, lady fingers, rum and zabaglione
Cantucci di Mandorle
House made almond biscotti, plain or chocolate dipped
Torta Caprese
Flourless chocolate cake, grappa marinated strawberries, toasted almonds and amaretto zabaglione
Cannoli
Fried pastry shell, ricotta cream, candied citrus, and pistachio
Entrées choose 2
Rigatoni con Polpette di Vitello
Wide tube pasta, veal meatballs, smoked veal bacon, tomato sauce, grana padano
Risotto del Giorno
Chef's choice of risotto
Penne con Pesto V
Classic penne pasta with green beans, basil and pine nut sauce
Ravioli Con Formaggio E Spinaci V
Ricotta, spinach, tomato sauce, and parmigiano
Pollo Saltimbocca
Chicken breast, sage, mozzarella, prosciutto, roasted potatoes, sauteed vegetables
Stinchetti di Maiale Arrosto
Pork shank braised with prosciutto, porcini, chestnuts, roasting jus and creamy polenta
Pesce del Giorno
Chef's choice fresh catch of the day with seasonal vegetables
Orrechiette con Salsiccia
Little ear pasta, pork fennel sausage, arugula, chili flakes, breadcrumbs
Eggplant Parmigiana
Wood oven baked eggplant, mozzarella, ricotta, basil, tomato sauce
Optional Sides
- Garlic mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes
- Seasonal roasted vegetable medley
Optional Pizzas à la carte
Pizza Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano and basil $16
Pizza Calabrese
All-American spicy Berkshire pork pepperoni, mozzarella, oregano and tomato sauce $22
Pizza Siciliana
Berkshire pork fennel sausage, fire roasted peppers, tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella $21
Pizza Funghi
Wild mushrooms, fontina val d'aosta, roasted garlic, rosemary (no sauce) $18
Pizza Rucola
Sweet corn with asiago cheese and balsamico $19