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 SPONSORED CONTENT massimo sample menu Hors d'oeuvreS ›› Mini Crab Cakes Scallops wrapped in Speck Braised Duck Tartlets, Brie, Fruit Compote Stuffed Mushrooms (vegetarian) Mushroom and Fontina Cheese Tartlets (vegetarian) FAMILY STYLE APPETIZERS ›› Calamari in Padella Pan Sauteed calamari, lemon aioli, hot pepper rings and semi-dried tomatoes. Antipasto Misto Chef’s selection of cured meats, wood-roasted vegetables and imported cheeses served with crostini and bread. La Caprese Fresh sliced mozzarella, plum tomatoes, basil and olive oil, drizzled with balsamic. Q & A PASTA ›› paired with a full bar and lounge make it a perfect setting for a wedding. I PIATTI PRINCIPALI ›› What kind of catering do you provide? Is it mostly sit down/ formal or do you also offer passed hors d’oeuvres, Chef’s stations, etc.? Everything is available from a formal seated menu to a Pesce al Guazzetto buffet dinner to a cocktail reception of passed hors d'oeuvres with an antipasto station. Grilled Ribeye Do you have gluten-free options? We have a very large following of guests with a gluten intolerance. Most of our dishes are available gluten-free (including many favorites that aren't typically expected to be gluten-free) like our calamari, veal chop parmesan and short rib gnocchi. We also have gluten-free rolls that are baked to order! Costata di Vitello alla Parmigiana What is your wine/cocktail selection like? We have an elaborate wine list of 50 percent boutique Italian wines and 50 percent American and international wines. Tiramisu Classico Rigatoni con Sugo di Pomodoro Short rigatoni pasta in a san Marzano plum tomato sauce. Rigatoni del Cardinale Short rigatoni pasta in a tomato cream “pink” sauce. Rigatoni​ ​alla​ ​Bolognese What sets Massimo apart/makes it a unique venue space for a wedding? Our glass-enclosed function room with rustic wooden beams Short​ ​rigatoni​ ​pasta,​ ​traditional​ ​veal​ ​and​ ​beef​ ​sauce and​ ​Pecorino​ Romano​ ​cheese. Halibut, littleneck clams, Sardinian couscous, chorizo and tomato sea broth. 14 oz. ribeye, potato puree and tri-colored cauliflower. 14 oz. veal chop breaded and pan-fried with fresh mozzarella neapolitan ragu sauce. DOLCE ›› Brioche Bread Pudding ›› This menu is just a sample of the offerings at Massimo. For a full menu, call 401-273-0650 or visit massimori.com. when to book: As soon as possible facilities: INDOOR ceremony space: YES reception space: yes guest capacity: up to 110 on-site wedding planner: yes on-site catering: yes 134 Atwells Ave., providence i [email protected] 401-273-0650 • massimori.com bar service: yes handicap-accessible: no parking: complimentary valet RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY'S ENGAGED 2018 | 67