615 South Flower Street
Los Angeles CA 90017

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

Rise and Shine...and Get To That Meeting!

We have six menu choices to suit your occasion and budget. Please e-mail or call
our manager for any question you might have.

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Menu A
$23 per person

We will be happy to print your chosen menu for your guests.

Soup or Salad (Select One)
Minestrone Hearty Italian vegetable soup, Purely Vegetarian
Chopped Italian Salad Mixed chopped lettuce, chopped tomatoes, garbanzos, zucchini, carrots, pepperoncini, olives, and cheese chopped fine, with our classic Italian dressing. Purely Vegetarian!
Caesar Salad Romaine, homemade croutons, classic Caesar dressing & shaved parmesan cheese.

Appetizer Served Family Style (Select One)
Zucchini Fritti Handmade breaded zucchini sticks served with marinara sauce for dipping.
Pizza Bianchi Fresh spinach sauteed with sliced garlic and topped with mozzarella.

Entrees (Select a Choice of 3)
Penne Michelangelo Fresh mushrooms & spinach lightly sauteed with olive oil & garlic.
Linguini Bolognese Our meat sauce simmered with mushrooms, onions, fresh garlic & Marsala
Fusilli-Meat Sauce Beef & pork, browned, simmered for hours with garlic, tomatoes & herbs.
Gnocchi Marinara Homemade ricotta dumplings ala marinara.
Fusilli Broccoli al Pesto We can prepare this dish with a touch of cream for a richer flavor, at your request.
Spaghetti Marinara Light & delicious authentic Naples sauce.
Ravioli ala Marinara Fresh pasta stuffed with ricotta & parmesan cheese.
Eggplant Parmigiana Eggplant layered with mozzarella, pecorino, parmesan cheese & marinara sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo Fresh cream with pecorino & parmesan.

Menu B
$27 per person

We will be happy to print your chosen menu for your guests.

Soup or Salad (Select One)
Minestrone Hearty Italian vegetable soup, Purely Vegetarian!
Chopped Italian Salad Mixed chopped lettuce, chopped tomatoes, garbanzos, zucchini, carrots, pepperoncini, olives, and cheese chopped fine, with our classic Italian dressing. Purely Vegetarian!
Caesar Salad Romaine, homemade croutons, classic Caesar dressing & shaved parmesan cheese.

Appetizers - Served Family Style (Select a Choice of 2)
Calamari Fritti Calamari dusted with seasoned flour & quick fried. Served with marinara sauce.
Bruschetta Diced tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil & sliced garlic. Served with grilled garlic herb bread.
Zucchini Fritti Handmade breaded zucchini sticks. Served with marinara sauce.
Broccoli Limone Dressed with fresh lemon & sliced garlic.
Formaggio Fritti Soft flavorful cheese breaded & quick fried. Served with marinara sauce.
Caprese Salad Fresh milk mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, roma tomatoes drizzled with olive oil.
Pizza Bianchi Fresh spinach sauteed with a sliced garlic and topped with mozzarella.

Entrées (Select a Choice of 3)
Cheese Ravioli Delicious paper thin pasta pillows filled with ricotta
Chicken Ravioli With smoked mozzarella tossed in a roasted red pepper cream sauce.
Meat Ravioli "Hoboken Style" Fresh pasta stuffed with beef, pork & ricotta cheese in our marinara sauce.
Fettuccine Primavera Sauteed fresh seasonal vegetables tossed with pasta.
Chicken Marsala Sauteed with fresh mushrooms & Marsala wine. Served with vegetables & pasta.
Chicken Florentine Chicken breast dusted with flour, sautéed with marsala wine sauce made with veal stock & topped with sautéed spinach & mozzarella.
Chicken Piccata Sauteed in lemon butter, white wine & capers. Served with vegetables & pasta.
Chicken Santa Rosa Sauteed with garlic, butter, sun-dried tomatoes, white wine & dijon mustard. Served with vegetables & pasta.

Menu C
$35 per person

We will be happy to print your chosen menu for your guests.

Soup or Salad (Select One)
Minestrone Hearty Italian vegetable soup, Purely Vegetarian!
Chopped Italian Salad Mixed chopped lettuce, chopped tomatoes, garbanzos, zucchini, carrots, pepperoncini, olives, and cheese chopped fine, with our classic Italian dressing. Purely Vegetarian!
Caesar Salad Romaine, homemade croutons, classic Caesar dressing & shaved parmesan cheese.

Appetizers - Served Family Style (Select a Choice of 2)
Calamari Fritti Calamari dusted with seasoned flour & quick fried. Served with marinara sauce.
Bruschetta Diced tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil & sliced garlic. Served with grilled garlic herb bread.
Zucchini Fritti Handmade breaded zucchini sticks. Served with marinara sauce.
Broccoli Limone Dressed with fresh lemon & sliced garlic.
Formaggio Fritti Soft flavorful cheese breaded & quick fried. Served with marinara sauce.
Caprese Salad Fresh milk mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, roma tomatoes drizzled with olive oil.
Pizza Bianchi Fresh spinach sauteed with a sliced garlic and topped with mozzarella.

Entrées (Select a Choice of 3)
Eggplant Parmigiana Eggplant, quick fried, layered with mozzarella, marinara sauce & of course, imported pecorino & parmesan.
Mushroom Risotto A medley of field mushrooms, Creamy & Delicious
Vegetarian Lasagna Fresh spinach pasta, béchamel sauce, smoked mozzarella, grilled zucchini, portabella mushrooms, broccoli atop & marinara sauce.
Chicken Piccata Sauteed in lemon butter, white wine & capers. Served with vegetables & pasta.
Chicken Santa Rosa Sauteed with garlic, butter, sun-dried tomatoes, white wine & dijon mustard. Served with vegetables & pasta.
Chicken Marsala With fresh mushrooms & marsala wine brown sauce, & fresh mushrooms. Served with vegetables & pasta.
Calamari Fra Diavolo Tender calamari in a spicy marinara sauce tossed with pasta
Shrimp Maria Scampi-style shrimp prepared with fresh garlic, butter, lemon & white wine tossed with pasta
Shrimp Diavolo Shrimp simmered in spicy marinara sauce tossed with pasta

Menu D
$47 per person

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First Course (Select One)
Baby Spinach, Pancetta & Gorgonzola Salad Fresh baby spinach, crispy pancetta, mushrooms, gorgonzola cheese, glazed toffee walnuts & balsamic vinaigrette.
Cleopatra Salad Feta cheese, red onions, olives, tomatoes & romaine in our special balsamic vinaigrette.
Chopped Italian Salad Chopped iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, garbanzos, zucchini, carrots, pepperoncini, olives & cheese with our house Italian dressing. Purely Vegetarian!
Caesar Salad Romaine, homemade croutons, classic Caesar dressing & shaved parmesan cheese.

Second Course (Select One per guest)
Seasonal Risotto With sautéed garden fresh vegetables
Seasonal Ravioli With sauces to complement
Minestrone Italian vegetable soup, Purely Vegetarian
Soup of the Day made from scratch
Eggplant Cannelloni roasted eggplan, pesto, herbed ricotta, mozzarella & marinara sauce.

Third Course (Select One)
Shrimp Maria Scampi style shrimp sauteed in garlic, butter, lemon, white wine, and tossed with angel hair pasta.
Bisteca Grilled and sliced flat iron steak, wild arugula, cherry tomatoes, grilled onions and roasted potatoes drizzled with balsamic sauce.
Chicken Piccata Sauteed in lemon butter, white wine & capers. Served with vegetables & pasta.
Cajun-Style Salmon Blackened salmon with lemon caper sauce served with mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach.
Pasta Primavera with sauteed seasonal vegetables. Purely Vegetarian!

Dessert (Select One)
Tiramisu Homemade spongecake soaked with coffee & layered with sweetened mascarpone & marsala wine custard topped with Belgian chocolate shavings.
Cannoli Handmade cannoli shells filled with a sweetened creamy ricotta cheese & dipped in chopped pistachio nuts.
Flourless Chocolate Cake filled with ganache, curls of belgian white chocolate and dusted with cocoa.
Apple Crumble caramelized apples, piled in buttery tart shell topped with a homemade old fashioned crumble.

Menu E
$55 per person

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Appetizers Served Family Style (Select a Choice of 2)
Bruschetta Diced tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil & sliced garlic. Served with grilled garlic herb bread.
Mini Blue Crab Cakes With Italian tartar sauce.
Stuffed Mushrooms With breadcrumbs, herbs & parmesan cheese.
Eggplant Cannelloni roasted eggplan, pesto, herbed ricotta, mozzarella & marinara sauce.
Bianchi Pizza Fresh spinach sauteed with sliced garlic and topped with mozzarella.

Soup or Salad (Select One)
Baby Spinach, Pancetta & Gorgonzola Salad Fresh baby spinach, crispy pancetta, mushrooms, gorgonzola cheese, glazed toffee walnuts & balsamic vinaigrette.
Cleopatra Salad Feta cheese, red onions, olives, tomatoes & romaine in our special balsamic vinaigrette.
Chopped Italian Salad Chopped iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, garbanzos, zucchini, carrots, pepperoncini, olives & cheese with our house Italian dressing. Purely Vegetarian!
Caesar Salad Romaine, homemade croutons, classic Caesar dressing & shaved parmesan cheese.
Minestrone Italian vegetable soup, Purely Vegetarian
Soup of the Day made from scratch

Second Course (Select One)
Seasonal Risotto With sautéed garden fresh vegetables
Seasonal Ravioli with sauces to complement.

Third Course (Select Three)
Shrimp Maria Scampi style shrimp sauteed in garlic, butter, lemon, white wine, and tossed with angel hair pasta.
Steak Bisteca Grilled and sliced flat iron steak, wild arugula, cherry tomatoes, grilled onions and roasted potatoes drizzled with balsamic sauce.
Chicken Piccata Chicken breast sauteed in lemon butter, white wine & capers. Served with vegetables & pasta.
Cajun-Style Salmon Blackened salmon with lemon caper sauce served with mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach.
Pasta Primavera with sauteed seasonal vegetables. Purely Vegetarian!

Desserts (Select Two)
Tiramisu Homemade spongecake soaked with coffee & layered with sweetened mascarpone, marsala wine custard and topped with Belgian chocolate shavings.
Cannoli Handmade cannoli shells filled with sweetened creamy ricotta cheese & dipped in chopped pistachio nuts.
Flourless Chocolate Cake filled with ganache, curls of belgian white chocolate and dusted with cocoa.
Apple Crumble caramelized apples, piled in buttery tart shell topped with a homemade old fashioned crumble.

Menu F
$70 per person (please allow 3 days notice)

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First Course (Select two)
Rucola Wild arugula, roasted garlic-lemon vinaigrette & parmesan cheese.
Eggplant Cannelloni roasted eggplan, pesto, herbed ricotta, mozzarella & marinara sauce.
Panchetta Wrapped Shrimp over Tuscan white beans, arugula, and peperonata.
Chicken Apple Salad over Belgian endive drizzled with roasted pepper oil.

Second Course (Select two)
Polenta Cake with stack of vegetables, fresh mozzarella cheese and pesto sauce.
Trenette con Pesto Fresh pasta, garlic, potaties, pancetta & cherry tomatoes tossed with pesto sauce.
Antipasto Assorted Italian meats, provolone and gorgonzola cheese, baby mixed greens and balsamic sauce.
Pan Seared Ahi Tuna with potato-leak cake, lemon butter sauce and balsamic sauce.

Third Course (Select three Options)
Bisteca Grilled and sliced flat iron steak, wild arugula, cherry tomatoes, grilled onions and roasted potatoes drizzled with balsamic sauce.
Grilled Lamb Chops with roasted potatoes, peppers, artichokes and olive tapenade.
Rissoto With Seared Ahi Tuna, Shrimp & Mussels servied with a trio of sauces: balsamic, basil, & roasted pepper sauce.
Veal Scallopine with mortadella, mozzarella, gratin potato and seasonal vegetables.
Free Range Angel Chicken Breast with Tuscan Casuelette beans and sauteed spinach.

Dessert (Select two Options)
Torta di Frutta Seasonal fruit tart with espresso anglaise sauce.
Torre di Chocolate Mousse wrapped in chocolate cylinder topped with fresh berries.
Tiramisu Homemade spongecake soaked with coffee & layered with sweetened mascarpone & marsala wine custard.
Panna Cotta Cooked eggless vanilla custard served with fresh berries.
Apple Crumble caramelized apples, piled in buttery tart shell topped with a homemade old fashioned crumble servied a la mode..