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615 South Flower Street
Los Angeles CA 90017


tel: 213.623.4777
e-mail: info@MariasDowntownLA.com

Talk to our Store Managers for all your Catering
needs or E-Mail: Catering@MariasDowntownLA.com

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- Catering Menu -

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Appetizers
Serves 8-12             Please allow 1 day advance notice
 

Crostini    *New Item
Little Toasts With Choice of Traditional Pomodoro, Olive Tapenade, Tuscan Bean-artichokes-sundried Tomato Or Portabella Mushroom Paté.

$45.99

Mini Meatballs
Maria’s famous meatballs in our light and delicious Marinara Sauce.

$45.99

Mini Chicken Meatballs
Chicken meatballs in our light and delicious Marinara Sauce.

$49.99

Crispy Sesame Chicken Fingers
Sauce for Dipping: barbecue, marinara or teriyaki.

$55.99

Spanikopita
Filo dough triangles stuffed with spinach and feta cheese.

$47.99

Caprese Skewers
Fresh Mozzarella, oven-roasted tomato & zucchini, basil & olive oil

$59.99

Wheel of Rosemary Bread (with any order)

$3.00 per wheel

Wheel of Rosemary Bread (a la carte)

$6.00 per wheel

Warm Garlic Knots
Our homemade Pizza dough is shaped into little knots and drizzled in olive oil and garlic. Yum!

$6.00 per dozen

Please allow 3 days advance notice

 

Eggplant Involtini    *New Item
Grilled eggplant slices stuffed with roasted peppers, smoked mozzarella & garden greens drizzled with balsamic reduction sauce.

$55.99

Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp    *New Item
Grilled pancetta wrapped shrimp, roasted garlic & lemon dressed, arugula & fire-roasted peppers. .

$69.99

Chicken Maria Skewers
Boneless chicken, red and green bell peppers and mushrooms.

$59.99

Mini Real Crab Cakes
With Italian tartar sauce.

$69.99

Stuffed Mushrooms
With breadcrumbs, herbs and parmesan cheese.

$54.99

Arrancini Balls
A crispy, cheese-filled risotto ball. Choose from Basil Pesto Risotto or Saffron Risotto with mozzarella center.

$62.99

Crispy Coconut Shrimp    *New Item
With our Sweet and Spicy Asian BBQ Sauce.

$65.99

Fresh Italian Hummus
House-cured garbanzo bean dip & baked pita chips.

$16.99 per quart

   
Antipasti Bar
Serves 15 - 20 people. Please allow 4 Days Advanced Notice
Some Assembly Required. May be delivered & Set Up for an Additional Charge
 

Italian Style
Feeds 15 – 20 people. Can be a meal or an appetizer bar. A dazzling array of marinated and roasted
seasonal veggies, olives, cheeses, Italian cured meats, Homestyle Grilled Herb Toastettes and other tasty surprises!

$215.00

Deluxe Italian Style
In addition to the above, includes poached marinated shrimp, a larger assortment of roasted seasonal vegetables & other tasty surprises!

$345.00

   

Salads – Party Bowls
Serves 8-12

$49.99

Chopped or Regular Italian Salad
Mixed lettuce, roma tomatoes, house-cured garbanzos, zucchini, carrots, pepperoncini, olives, and shredded mozzarella, served with our house Italian Dressing.

 

Cleopatra Salad
Romaine lettuce, feta cheese, chopped roma tomatoes, kalamata olives, and red onions in our
Balsamic Vinaigrette.

 

Caesar Salad
Our Caesar Salad with homemade croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, and homemade Caesar
Dressing.

 

Capri Salad
Fresh milk mozzarella, and chopped roma tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

 

Pasta Salad
Choose from Summer Pasta or Asian Pasta or Broccoli Pasta.

 
   

Specialty Salads – Party Bowls
Serves 8-12

$59.99

BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad
Mixed lettuce, tangy barbecue chicken, roasted corn, chopped cucumbers, chopped roma tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, and crispy onion straws. Served with our own Barbeque Ranch Dressing.

 

Asian Chicken Salad
Teriyaki chicken breast, shredded romaine lettuce, scallions, shredded carrots, pineapple, sesame seeds and crispy won tons served with our own Sesame Honey Mustard Dressing.

 

Turkey Club Salad
Totally real turkey breast, crispy bacon, tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, smoked mozzarella, Italian parsley with our Ranch dressing topped with crispy onion straws.

 

Baby Mixed Greens & Gorgonzola Salad
Fresh baby lettuce leaves, crispy bacon, mushrooms, gorgonzola cheese and glazed toffee walnuts, with a Balsamic Vinaigrette.

 

Chopped Antipasto Salad
Chopped Italian cold cuts and cheeses with chopped mixed lettuce and our House Italian dressing.

 

Add To Any Salad Bowl:

 

Chicken (Grilled, Sesame, Sauteed, BBQ or Teriyaki)

$14.99

Tuna Salad

$14.99

Turkey

$14.99

Shrimp

$18.99

   

PASTA
We will be happy to choose the best style of Pasta to complement our Homemade sauces
Each Tray Serves 8-12

 
Substitute Risotto (no gluten)

$+10.00

Aglio Olio
Olive oil and garlic.

$38.99

Marinara
Maria’s Famous Light & Delicious Marinara Sauce.

$38.99

Marinara with Mushrooms
Maria’s Marinara sauce with mushrooms.

$46.99

Meat Sauce
By hand, we grind beef and pork, it’s carefully browned and simmered for hours, with
garlic, tomatoes, and herbs. The old fashioned way!

$49.99

Bolognese
Our meat sauce simmered with mushrooms, onions, fresh garlic, and Marsala wine.

$49.99

Alfredo
Fresh cream with pecorino and parmesan cheese.

$49.99

Pomodoro
Chopped, skinned roma tomatoes, basil, and sliced garlic cloves. Lightly sautéed with olive oil.

$42.99

Due Tomatoes
Sun-dried tomatoes, roma tomatoes, basil, garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese.

$49.99

Primavera
Seasonal vegetables sautéed in olive oil, garlic, and basil.

$47.99

Michelangelo
Fresh mushrooms and spinach lightly sautéed with olive oil and fresh garlic.

$47.99

Pesto
A traditional sauce made with basil, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, and parmesan cheese.

$46.99

Broccoli al Pesto
We can prepare this dish with a touch of cream for a richer flavor.

$49.99

Carbonara
Pancetta (Italian bacon), cream, and peas.

$49.99

Add Meatballs Or Sausage

$19.99

Add Chicken

$19.99

Add Shrimp

$25.99

   

CHICKEN & PASTA
Feeds 8 - 12

 

Chicken Fra Diavolo Pasta
Boneless chicken breast pieces sautéed with spicy Marinara Sauce and tossed with pasta.

$58.99

Chicken Bruno Pasta
Boneless chicken breast pieces sautéed with mushrooms and marsala wine sauce and tossed with pasta.

$58.99

Chicken San Marcos Pasta
Boneless chicken breast pieces sautéed with butter, white wine, garlic, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and tossed with pasta.

$58.99

Chicken Maria Pasta
Boneless chicken breast pieces sautéed with mushrooms, red and green bell peppers,
white wine, garlic and butter sauce. Served with pasta.

$58.99

Chicken Santa Rosa Pasta
Boneless chicken breast pieces sauteed with fresh garlic, butter and sun-dried tomatoes.
Finished with a splash of white wine, a touch of cream and Dijon mustard. Served with pasta.

$58.99

   

CHICKEN (No Pasta)
Feeds 8 -12

 

Chicken Sesame
Boneless sesame coated chicken breast, quick fried with lemon parsley butter or served dry with lemon.

$62.99

Chicken Parmigiana
Boneless sesame coated chicken breast, quick fried, topped with marinara, parmesan and mozzarella cheese.

$62.99

Chicken Matteo
Boneless sesame coated chicken breast, quick fried, and topped with our handmade Eggplant Parmigiana.

$62.99

Chicken Marsala
Boneless chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms and marsala wine sauce.

$69.99

Chicken Florentine
Boneless chicken breast dusted with flour and sautéed with marsala wine sauce. Topped with spinach and mozzarella cheese.

$69.99

Chicken Piccata
Boneless chicken breast sautéed in lemon butter, white wine and capers.

$69.99

   

Oven-Roasted Chicken
Please allow 3 days advance notice. Serves 8 - 12

$54.99

All meals include our Homemade Rosemary Bread and 2 quarts of side selections

 

Chicken Marinades:
Citrus Marinade . Fresh Rosemary, Garlic and Olive Oil . Tangy BBQ Sauce

 

Side Selections
Old Fashioned Potato Salad, Potato Salad, Italian Pasta Salad, Pasta Broccoli Salad, Broccoli Limone, Pasta Primavera Salad, Asian Cranberry Slaw, Roasted Potatoes Or Maria's Mashed Potatoes.

 

*Additional Side Selections 

$9.99 Per Quart

Chicken Only

$49.99

   

Italian Meat Favorites
Serves 8 – 12

 

Pepper Steak
Strips of Tender Beef Sauteed with Peppers, Onion, Garlic & Chianti.

$59.99

Sausage & Peppers
Homemade Italian Sausage Sauteed with Bell Pepper, Onion & Potato.

$54.99

Meatballs (18)
Freshly Ground Beef & Pork, Pecorino, Italian Parsley, Eggs and Breadcrumbs.

$45.00

Homemade Italian Sausages (18)
Fresh Ground Pork with Natural Casings, Without Nitrates or Preservatives.

$45.00

   

Specialty Pasta
Each Tray Serves 8 – 12

 

Homemade Gnocchi
Ricotta Dumplings a la Marinara or Pesto Sauce.

$45.99

Cheese Ravioli
Fresh pasta stuffed with Ricotta and Parmesan a la Marinara.

$42.99

Chicken Ravioli
Homemade with smoked mozzarella tossed in a Red Pepper Cream Sauce.

$47.99

Meat Ravioli
Stuffed with beef and pork in our homemade meatsauce.

$47.99

   

Baked Italian Specialties
Each Tray Serves 8 -12

$58.99

Meat Lasagna
Our homemade, simmered for hours meaty meat sauce layered with pasta, seasoned ricotta and grated whole milk mozzarella. Baked until bubbly and oh, so delicious!

 

Vegetarian Spinach Lasagna
Layers of fresh spinach pasta, béchamel sauce, smoked mozzarella, grilled zucchini, sautéed portabella mushrooms and sautéed spinach. Served atop our marinara sauce.

 

Eggplant Parmigiana
Sliced eggplant, lightly floured, seasoned and quick-fried, layered with mozzarella and marinara and, of course, imported pecorino and parmesan cheeses.

 

Baked Mostaccioli
Pasta with ricotta and eggplant in marinara sauce. Topped with mozzarella.

 

Baked Ziti    *New Item
Layers of tube shaped pasta with ricotta, meat sauce and mozzarella.
“An Easier To Eat Meat Lasagna!”

 

Stuffed Shells
Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with seasoned ricotta cheese, mozzarella and topped with marinara sauce.

 

Eggplant Cannelloni    *New Item
Sliced eggplant grilled, then rolled and stuffed with seasoned ricotta cheese, mozzarella, basil pesto, and topped with marinara sauce, pecorino and parmesan cheese. Great as an appetizer or main course.

 

Cheesy Baked Fusilli Primavera    *New Item
Fusilli, seasonal vegetables, garlic, bechamel, 4 cheeses (mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, ricotta & asiago) baked in the pizza oven until bubbly and crispy.

 
   

SHRIMP & PASTA
Serves 8 - 12

 

Shrimp Santa Rosa
Shrimp sautéed with garlic, butter and sun-dried tomatoes, then finished with a splash of white wine, a touch of cream, and dijon mustard. Tossed with pasta.

$67.99

Shrimp & Caper Pomodoro
Shrimp, roma tomatoes, basil, garlic and capers sautéed with olive oil and a pinch of chili flakes. Tossed with pasta.

$67.99

Shrimp Scampi (Maria)
Scampi-style shrimp prepared with garlic, butter, lemon, and white wine. Tossed with pasta.

$67.99

   

Party Platters
Serves 8 – 12

 

Antipasto Extravaganza
Genoa salami, Capicolla, Pepperoni, Mortadella, Mozzarella, Provolone, Olives, Artichoke hearts, Cherry peppers, and Roasted peppers.

$69.99

Grilled Vegetable Platter
Seasonal grilled vegetables marinated in olive oil and garlic.

$59.99

Pasta Salad Combo
Summer Pasta, Asian Pasta, Broccoli Pasta, Pasta Caruso.

$52.99

   

Sandwich Platters
Serves 8 – 12

$69.99

Panini Assortment
(9 sandwiches in thirds)

Choose 3 of the following:

  • Marinated artichoke with roasted peppers & seasoned ricotta
  • Grilled chicken with roasted red peppers & pesto mayo
  • Grilled chicken & sun-dried tomato salad
  • Candied cranberry turkey salad
  • Salami and provolone
  • Caprese
  • Tuna caper salad
  • Italian cold cut

Hot Hero Sandwiches
(9 sandwiches in halves)

Choose 3 of the following:

  • Chicken parmigiana
  • Smashed Homemade meatball
  • Sausage & peppers
  • Eggplant parmigiana

Cold Hero Sandwiches
(9 sandwiches in halves)

Choose 3 of the following:

  • Chicken sesame
  • Albacore tuna
  • Turkey club sandwich
  • Classic turkey sandwich
  • Submarine

 

Side Selections
Old Fashioned Potato Salad, Italian Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Pasta Broccoli Salad, Broccoli Limone, Pasta Primavera Salad, Asian Cranberry Slaw

$9.99/qt

   
   

Muffaletta Party Ring
Need 3 Days Advanced Notice, Please.

$69.99

Genoa Salami, Mortadella, Pepperoni, Provolone Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato
smothered with our own Tasty Olive Relish. Served on an 18” Sesame Ring of
Italian Bread that feeds 20! Italian Dressing, Pepperoncini & Mustard on the side.
Delicioso!

 
   

Veni, Vidi, Vino! - Wine and Full Bar Catering

 

Beverages and more...

 

Planning cocktails before dinner or an elegant wine tasting? Maria's Italian Kitchen
specializes in your entire bar and server needs. Our professional bar staff have
years of experience serving all types of events.

  • Martinis
  • Hip House Wines
  • Microbrews
  • Champagne
  • Soft Beverages
  • Gourmet Coffee & Tea Service
  • Specialty Bottled Teas & Sodas
 
   

Power Meal Specials

 

We have Complete Meals for a Small Office (feeds 6) or a Large Office (feeds 12)

 

Each Complete Meal comes with:

  • Salad - Choice of Chopped Italian Salad or Caesar Salad
  • Pizza - One Traditional Naples Style Cheese Pizza for Small Office and Two Pizzas for Large Office.
  • Homemade Rosemary Bread - Our Homemade Rosemary Bread drizzled with Olive Oil & Rosemary.
 

 

Small Office

Large Office

Special #1
Baked Mostaccioli
Pasta with ricotta and marinara sauce,
Topped with eggplant and mozzarella cheese.

$44.99

$119.99

Special #2
Pasta and Meatballs
Maria’s Signature Dish!!!

$44.99

$119.99

Special #3
Tray of Meat or Veggie Lasagna or Baked Ziti.

$47.99

$129.99

Special #4
Chicken Parmigiana or Chicken Sesame and Spaghetti Marinara or Pasta Aglio Olio.

$59.99

$158.99

Special #5
Chicken Marsala or Chicken Piccata and Pasta Aglio Olio with Broccoli

$68.99

$168.99

   

Individual Portable Meals (aka Picnics)
Need 2 Days Advanced Notice, Please

$17.99

Choose one Entrée, one Side and one Sweet:

 

Entrée:

  • Salads
    • BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad
  • Panini Sandwiches
    • Grilled Chicken
  • Al Fresco Pomodoro Pasta (served at room temperature)
    Fusilli served with Grilled Chicken, Grilled Salmon, or Fresh Mozzarella

Side:

  • Summer Pasta Salad

Sweet:

 
   

Desserts
All of our delicious desserts are homemade in our own bakery.

 

Cookies
Chocolate Chip • Peanut Butter • Oatmeal Raisin • Snickerdoodle

$6.99 per doz.

Bars
Chocolate Brownies • Lemon Bars • Pecan Bars • Raspberry Bars

$30.00 per doz.

Tiramisu Bars

$36.00 per doz.

Cannolis

$36.00 per doz.

   

Cakes & Pies
Three days advance notice, please.
Feed 8-12

 

Apple Crumble Pie

$35.00

American Classic Cheesecake

$49.00

*American Classic Chocolate Cheesecake

$52.00

*Grand Marnier Cake

$47.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake

$40.00

Tiramisu

$49.00

*Italian Cheesecake

$45.00

*Coconut Snowball

$45.00

* Special Order

 

   

All-Occasion Sheet Cakes
3 days advance notice, please.

 

Quarter Sheet:    Feeds 15-18

$75.00

Half Sheet:         Feeds 25-30

$125.00

Full Sheet:         Feeds 50-75

$200.00

Choose from our fabulous selection:

 
  • Coconut Snowball
  • Chocolate Mousse
  • Tiramisu
  • Fresh Berry Chiffon (Seasonal)
  • Almond Orange Cake
  • Carrot Cake
  • Lemon Cream Chiffon
  • Grand Marnier Chocolate Mousse
 

* Please ask about our Seasonal Special Dessert

 
   

Soft Beverages

 
  • Mineral Water Still or Sparkling
  • Canned Sodas, Assorted
  • Spring Water
  • Specialty Bottled Teas & Sodas
 

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