Served Reception Dinner Menu

Creating memories in a Tuscan inspired setting is only half of our mission here at Ventosa.  We strive for excellence in wine, food and service.  The menu you see below is prepared fresh the day of the event in our massive kitchen designed to serve up to 300 guests.  Please visit our testimonials page for reviews on the outstanding quality of food and service past brides and grooms have experienced.  For more information on weddings and special events, email  or call 315-719-0000.

  • First Course

    If Selected- Please choose one.

    -All soups are Homemade-

    • Tomato Bisque Soup

      $5.95 p/p

    • Italian Wedding Soup

      $4.95 p/p

    • Vegetable Soup

      $4.95 p/p

    • Escarole and Bean Soup

      $4.95 p/p

    • Fresh Fruit Cup (in season)

      $4.95 p/p

  • Second Course

    Please select one.

    • Caesar Salad

      $5.95 p/p

    • Fresh Mixed Greens

      With tomato, onion, carrots and cucumber with white balsamic vinaigrette or Italian dressing.

      $5.95 p/p

    • Spinach Leaves

      With strawberry, toasted almonds, blue cheese, and raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

      $7.95 p/p

    • Penne in Ventosa’s Pomodoro

      $7.95 p/p

    • Fresh Mixed Greens

      With mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, feta cheese and white citrus vinaigrette.

      $7.95 p/p

  • Main Course

    $49.95 per person*

    Two Course Meal* – Pre Order Required

    *Choice of 3 Entree’s Include: Fresh Mixed Green Salad, Bread,  and continuous  Coffee and Tea Service. Entrees are served with choice of Potato and Vegetable.

    • Filet Mignon

      Center cut beef tenderloin marinated in a special seasoning then grilled to perfection and accompanied with a Vino Rosso demi-glaze

    • Black Angus Prime Rib

      Aged prime ribeye that is slow roasted with our very own dry rub and served with Au Jus and mushrooms

    • New York Strip

      Center, hand cut strip steak marinated in our house rub and char broiled

    • Sirloin Steak

      Aged, center cut, tender sirloin marinated in our house rub seasonings, grilled to perfection, and served with our house Vino Rosso demi-glaze

    • Pork Tenderloin

      Sliced pork medallions served with a blood orange balsamic glaze

    • Poached Faroe Island Salmon

      Slow poached in white wine  accompanied with green peppercorn, orange, and ginger aioli

    • Broiled North Atlantic Cod

      Fresh broiled cod topped with a citrus burre blanc

    • Stuffed North Atlantic Cod

      Fresh Cod stuffed with shrimp and scallop stuffing, and topped with fresh crab and a seafood bisque

    • Stuffed Chicken Breast

      Boneless chicken breast stuffed with a classic homemade bread stuffing and finished with a house-made savory chicken gravy

    • Chicken Madeira

      Split Airline chicken breast topped with fresh asparagus, sharp cheddar, and finished with our homemade Madera wine reduction

    • Chicken Bianco

      Split Airline chicken breast topped with roasted cherry tomatoes and basil, finished with a light cream béchamel sauce

    • Chicken Marsala

      Roasted airline chicken breast served with our traditional house-made mushroom marsala wine reduction

    • Chicken Mandorla

      Airline chicken breast roasted and topped with apple slices, toasted almonds, and finished with our own port wine reduction cream sauce

    • Potato & Vegetable Options

      • Yukon Gold Mashed Potato, Garlic Smashed Potato, or Fresh Herb Risotto
      • Sauteed Green Beans with Mushrooms and Roasted Red Pepper, Fresh Mixed Vegetable Medley, Asparagus, or a Fall Harvest Vegetable Medley with Squash, Spinach, and Cranberries.

  • Desserts

    If selected – Please choose one.

    • Vanilla Ice Cream with Strawberries

      $4.95 p/p

    • Peach Melba

      Vanilla Ice Cream with a Slice of Peach, Topped with a Raspberry Sauce and Whipped Cream.

      $6.25 p/p

    • Cheese Cake

      Topped with Fresh Strawberries.

      $6.25 p/p

    • Fresh Fruit Marinated in Finger Lakes Ice Wine

      (In Season)

      $6.25 p/p

    • Viennese Tray

      With Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Italian Cookies, Cannoli’s and Cream Puffs for each table

      $10.95 p/p

  • List of Hors d’ Oeuvres

    (S=Station / P=Hand Passed)

    • Fruit and Cheese Tray (S)

      $4.25 p/p

    • Vegetable Crudité with Dip (S)

      $3.95 p/p

    • Antipasto Table (S)

      $6.25 p/p

    • Bruschetta Bar (S)

      $4.95 p/p

    • Scallops Wrapped in Bacon (P)

      $310 for 100pc / $160 for 50pc

    • Dates Wrapped in Bacon (P)

      $275 for 100 pc. / $140 for 50pc.

    • Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms (P)

      $250 for 100pc / $130 for 50pc

    • Shrimp Cocktail (P/S)

      $625 for 100pc / $315 for 50pc

    • Crab Cakes (P)

      $375 for 100pc / $190 for 50pc

    • Artichoke French (S)

      $250 for 100pc / $130 for 50pc

    • Fresh Mozzarella & Prosciutto (S)

      In a Lemon Marsala Sauce

      $310 100pc / $160 50pc

    • Stuffed Italian Bread (P)

      Salami and Cheese

      $210 100pc / $110 50pc

    • Crispy Pork Belly (P)

      $295 100pc / $150 50pc

    • Onion Tartlet (P)

      $210 100pc / $110 50pc

    • Caprese Tray (S)

      $295 ea.

  • Open Cocktail Service

    (Includes Premium Liquors, Beer, Ventosa Wines, Soda and Juices)

    • 1 hour

      $13.95 p/p

    • 2nd and subsequent hours

      $4.50 p/p per hour

    • Under 21

      $5.95 p/p

  • Host Cocktail Service

    (Host pays for amount of consumption)

    • House Cocktails

      $5.00

    • Premium Cocktails

      $7.00

    • Specialty Cocktails

      $8.00

    • Beer

      $4.00

    • Ventosa Wine

      $6-$7

    • Soda & Juices

      $2.00

  • Wine Served with Dinner

    (You may select a Red and White Wine that will be served with dinner. The cost is based upon your selection of wine & number of bottles corked and served to your guests.)
    ~ A corking fee of $10.00/bottle if wine is supplied ~

  • Special Services

    Prices do not include tax,  service charge or other charges. Prices are subject to change without notice.

    • Cake-Cutting/ Service

      No Charge if cupcakes are provided

      $0.95 p/p

    • Additional Bar Location

      $175