How To Hold A Special Event At An Italian Restaurant

If you love Italian cuisine and are looking for the ideal venue in which to hold a special event, consider choosing your favorite eatery. The cuisine's fresh, flavorful dishes and the restaurant's cozy ambiance will combine to give your guests an experience they won't forget.

Italian cuisine is ideal for special events because it will appeal to attendees of all ages, including the pickiest of eaters. Italian dishes offer a wide variety of foods and flavors, making it easy to customize as needed. 

Your local or destination Italian restaurant can make the perfect venue for any almost type of special occasion or event, including baby and bridal showers, graduation and anniversary soirees, birthday parties, corporate and family holiday get-togethers, reunions, and even wedding receptions. When choosing the best spot, consider whether you desire an "old world" or modern feel, as well as menu options.

Here are some more tips for holding a special event at an Italian restaurant:

1. Choose the Right Eatery 

if you live in an area with a lot of good Italian restaurants, you may feel overwhelmed with options. The first thing it considers is if the eatery has enough space to accommodate your guest list. Once you've targeted a few, call to make sure they are available on your desired date. Book as far in advance as possible during the busiest times of the year, such as the summer and winter holiday seasons.

Depending on the size of your party, you may be able to reserve just a private dining room, or in some cases, the entire restaurant for a few hours. If outdoor space is important to you, make sure the Italian eatery has a patio or deck. 

2. Decide on a Menu 

Once the venue is set, it's time to work with the chef to create a delicious event menu filled with a variety of Italian dishes. You can decide to go with all appetizers and small plates, such as a fresh garden and Caprese salads, Italian wedding soup filled with mini meatballs, bruschetta, an antipasto platter of meats and cheeses, or polenta bites. 

When it comes to Italian main courses, consider serving them family-style on long buffet tables. Guests can help themselves from warming trays filled with meat and vegetarian lasagnas, baked penne, eggplant parmesan, stuffed manicotti, and chicken puttanesca.

Finish the event on a sweet note with classic Italian desserts such as gelato, panna cotta and coffee, and biscotti. As a special touch, have to-go boxes customized with the event details, such as the date and celebrant's names.

Look to a restaurant like Modern Restaurant to learn more.