Via Lago Catering and Restaurant

Lexington, MA

1845 Massachusetts Ave
Lexington, MA 02420

Cafe: 781-861-6174
Catering: 781-861-8276

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HORS D’OEUVRES BY THE DOZEN

Minimum of 3 Dozen of Each Kind. 24-48 hours notice, Please.

Vegetarian

  • MOZZARELLA, BASIL & TOMATO SKEWERS (GF)
    Served with a Basil-Pesto Dipping Sauce $24.00 per dozen
  • SPINACH STUFFED MUSHROOM CAPS
    Spinach, Ricotta, Feta & Sauteed Mushrooms  $22.00 per dozen
  • CREAMY BRIE TARTLETS
    Choice of Raspberry, Fresh Herbs or Honey Pecan $24 per dozen
  • CRISPY SWEET POTATO CAKES
    with Ginger Sour Cream $24.00 per dozen
  • CLASSIC POTATO LATKES
    with Sour Cream & Apple Sauce $24.00 per dozen
  • CRUSTLESS MINI QUICHE ROUNDS (GF)
    Farm Fresh Eggs  $28.00, Caramelized Onions & Fontina $22.00 per dozen
  • SPANAKOPITA TRIANGLES
    Flaki Phyllo Dough, Spinach & Feta Cheese $22.00 per dozen
  • VEGETARIAN QUESADILLAS
    with with Sour Cream & Salsa $20.00 per dozen
  • *VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLLS
    with Sweet Chili Sauce  $22.00 per dozen
  • BLACKBERRY BURRATA MINT CROSTINI
    Creamy Burrata, Fresh Mint, Honey & Blackberry Jam $22.00 per dozen
  • PAPRIKA DUSTED DEVILED EGGS (GF)
    Farm Fresh Eggs bursting with flavor $22.00 per dozen
  • POLENTA BITES WITH WILD MUSHROOMS & FONTINA (GF)
    Crispy Polenta Rounds with Mushrooms & Melted Fontina $26.00 per dozen
  • CRISPY TOFU & PINEAPPLE SKEWERS (GF)
    Marinated Tofu & Pineapple Grilled Skewers with a Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce $24.00 per dozen
  • CAJUN SPICED JACKFRUIT TOSTADAS (GF/V)
    Crispy Corn Rounds with Flavorful Jackfruit, Melted Vegan Cheddar & Kiwi Mango Salsa $24.00 per dozen
  • RASPBERRY BRIE IN PHYLL
    $29.00 per dozen

Seafood

  • CHILLED JUMBO SHRIMP (GF)
    with Parslied Lemon Cocktail Sauce $29.00 per dozen
  • TAMARI LIME JUMBO SHRIMP (GF)
    with Toasted Sesame Seeds  $29.00 per dozen
  • JUMBO SHRIMP WITH GINGER RUM SAUCE (GF)
    Fresh Ginger in Via’s Own Secret Sauce $29 per dozen
  • SEARED AHI TUNA & FRESH MANGO BITES (GF)
    with Citrus Aioli $29.00 per dozen
  • SMOKED SALMON & CAPER SPIRALS
    Salmon & Horseradish Cream on Spinach Wraps $24.00 per dozen
  • CRUSTLESS MINI QUICHE ROUNDS (GF)
    Farm Fresh Eggs  $28.00, Caramelized Onions & Fontina $22.00 per dozen
  • SPANAKOPITA TRIANGLES
    Flaki Phyllo Dough, Spinach & Feta Cheese $22.00 per dozen
  • VEGETARIAN QUESADILLAS

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Chicken

  • THAI PEANUT CHICKEN SKEWERS (GF)
    Skewered Chicken Glazed with Our Homemade Peanut Sauce $22.00 per dozen
  • BUFFALO CHICKEN SKEWERS
    with Blue Cheese Dip $22.00 per dozen
  • HONEY  DIJON GLAZED CHICKEN BROCHETTES
    Breaded Chicken with Our Honey Dijon Glaze $24.00 per dozen
  • CHICKEN WINGS THREE WAYS
    Kung Pao, Buffalo, & BBQ with Celery, Carrots & Dipping Sauce $24.00 per dozen
  • CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
    with Sour Cream & Salsa $22.00 per dozen
  • SESAME CRUSTED CHICKEN SKEWERS
    with Lemon Tahini Sauce $25.00 per dozen
  • CURRY CHICKEN SALAD TOSTADAS (GF)
    with Mango Chutney $24.00 per dozen
  • CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
    $29.00 per dozen

Beef

  • PETITE FILET & ROASTED RED PEPPERS (GF)
    with Roasted red Pepper Aioli $29.00 per dozen
  • TENDERLOIN ON HORSERADISH CROSTINI
    Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream on Baguette Crostini $29.00 per dozen
  • TENDERLOIN & SCALLION SATAY SKEWERS (GF)
    Skewered Beef Glazed with our Homemade Peanut Sauce $29.00 per dozen
  • FINGER BEEF WELLINGTONS
    withReduced Port Wine Sauce $29.00 per dozen
  • ITALIAN MINI MEATBALLS
    with Pomodoro Sauce ***(may contain pinenuts or walnuts)*** $20.00 per dozen

Pork/Lamb

  • BABY LAMB CHOPS (GF)
    with Rosemary Cracked Pepper crust (market price)
  • PROSCIUTTO APRICOT & CHEVRE ROULADE (GF)
    Imported Prosciutto, Dried Apricots & Fresh Herbs $26.00 per dozen
  • PIGS IN A BLANKET
    with Mustard on the Side $20.00 per dozen
  • PULLED PORK QUESADILLAS
    Via’s Pulled Pork. Sour Cream on the Side $21.00 per dozen
  • CRUSTLESS MINI QUICHE LORRAINE (GF)
    Farm Fresh eggs, Gruyere & Imported Ham $23.00 per dozen

Chips & Dips

  • BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
    with Pita Triangles & Crostini. Can be Served with Corn Chips to accommodate Gluten Free Guests $5.95 per person
  • CARAMELIZED ONION DIP (GF/V)
    with Rustic Ripple Chips $4.95 per person
  • SOUTH OF THE BORDER GUACAMOLE (GF/V)
    Spicy Salsa, Homemade Guacamole & Seasoned Sour Cream $5.50 per person
  • MULTI LAYERED DIP (GF/V)
    Layered Guacamole, Refried Beans, Seasoned Sour Cream, Chopped Tomatoes, Olives & Scallions. Served with Tortilla  Chips $5.50 per person

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Hot Appetizers

Stationary Hors D’Oeuvres

 Requires 24-48 hours notice

  • FRESH SLICED FRUIT WITH BERRIES (GF/V)
    A Variety of Delicious Fruits including Melons, Pineapples, Grapes, Berries & other Seasonal Items.
    5 Person Minimum
    per person $5.50
  • VEGETABLE CRUDITE WITH DIPS (GF/VG)
    an Array of Asparagus, Carrots, Celery, Peppers, Jicama, Cucumbers & Seasonal Vegetables. Served with our Homemade Dips
    10 Person Minimum
    per person $5.50
  • IMPORTED CHEESE & CRACKERS (VG)
    A Selection of Imported and Domestic Cheeses with Crackers & Cheese Sticks. Garnished with Grapes & Fresh Berries
    10 Person Minimum
    Per Person $5.95
  • ANTIPASTO PLATTER
    Capicolla, Prosciutto, Salami, Provolone, Marinated Mozzarella, Olives, Peppadew Peppers Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, with Thin Sliced Baguettes and Crackers
    10 Person Minimum
    Per Person $10.95
  • VEGETARIAN ANTIPASTO PLATTER (VG)
    Grilled Medley of Vegetables (Asparagus, Zucchini, Summer Squash, Carrots, Peppers) Marinated Feta, Marinated Mozzarella, Garlic Hummus & Mint Yogurt Dip. Served with Pita Triangles
    10 Person Minimum
    Per Person $10.95
  • MIDDLE EASTERN MEZZE PLATTER (VG)
    Falafel, Tabouli, Grape Leaves, Marinated Artichokes, Olives, Sliced Onions, Lemon Wedges, Garlic Hummus and Whipped Feta Dip. Served with Pita Triangles
    10 Person Minimum
    Per Person $10.95
  • FALAFEL SPIRALS (V)
    Falafel with a Cucumber, Carrot, Scallion & Jalapeno Slaw with Lemon Tahini Sauce.
    2 Dozen Minimum
    Per Dozen $36.00
  • MINITURE LAVASH SPIRALS
    An Assortment of Rolled Flat Bread Sandwiches. Featuring Turkey, Roast Beef, Ham & Vegetarian
    3 Dozen Minimum
    Per Dozen $36.00
  • FINGER SANDWICHES
    An Assortment of Finger Sandwiches in 1 DZ Quantities. Mini Split Top Buns with Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad & Egg Salad
    3 Dozen Minimum
    Per Dozen $36.00
  • CHARCUTERIE BOARD
    Cured Meats, Assorted Cheese, Dried Fruit, Gherkins, Olives, & Fig Jam. Served with Crostini & Crackers
    10 Person Minimum
    Per Person $10.95

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Veggies


VIA LAGO BUFFET MENU SUGGESTIONS

Entrees may be picked up hot or ready to reheat.
Prices are per person unless indicated otherwise.
*These items are cooked to order and/or may be served raw or under-cooked. Consuming raw or under-cooked meat, fish, poultry, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness. Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. Prices subject to change without notice.

Seafood*

  • *ROMA SALMON WITH ROASTED POTATOES Baked Atlantic Salmon Topped with Sliced Tomato and Fresh Dill $12.95
  • *CRISPY GARLIC-MISO GLAZED SALMON WITH PINEAPPLE COCONUT RICE North Atlantic Salmon Marinated with Honey, Ginger, Garlic, Miso and Tamari and Roasted to Create a Crisp Caramelized Crust  $12.95 *Gluten Free*
  • *ORANGE COCONUT SALMON WITH JASMINE RICE $12.95
  • *THAI SHRIMP STIR-FRY WITH SCALLION RICE $13.95
  • *SHRIMP SCAMPI ON A BED OF BOW TIE PASTA Tender Jumbo Shrimp Sauteed with Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and White Wine $13.95

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Specials

Chicken

  • CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH PENNE PASTA $11.95
  • HONEY DIJON CHICKEN WITH ROASTED POTATOES Boneless Chicken Breast Brushed with a Honey Grain-Mustard Glaze $11.95
  • ASIAN STIR-FRY CHICKEN ON A BED OF WHITE RICE Sliced Sauteed Chicken with a Medley of Asian Vegetables Tossed in a Tangy Ginger Soy Sauce $9.95
  • CHICKEN PICATTA OVER BABY PASTA SHELLS OR WHITE RICE Sauteed Chicken Breast in a Lemon-Caper and Artichoke Sauce $12.95
  • CAPRESE CHICKEN PASTA Marinated with Basil & Garlic, the Chicken is Grilled then Topped with Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil & a Balsamic Reduction, Served with a Side Penne Pasta with a Fresh Garden Tomato Sauce $11.95
  • CHICKEN BURRITO WITH MEXICAN RICE Soft Flour Tortilla Filled with Grilled Marinated Chicken, Refried Beans and Cheddarjack Cheese $9.95
  • TRADITIONAL BAKED ZITI WITH CHICKEN $9.95
  • ORANGE CHICKEN WITH JASMINE RICE AND GARLICKY GREEN BEANS Tender Chicken Breasts with a Homemade Citrus Glaze with Asian Influences $13.95 *Gluten/Dairy Free*
  • BLACKENED CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO CREAM AND CILANTRO LIME QUINOA Blackened Plump Chicken Breasts Cooked to Perfection $11.95 *Gluten/Dairy Free*
  • MAKE YOUR OWN CHICKEN TACOS with Mexican Rice $9.95

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Lemon Chicken

Beef*

  • *PEPPERCORN STEAK TIPS with Rice Pilaf $12.95
  • *MAKE-YOUR-OWN BURGER BAR Grilled Beef Burgers with All the Fixings on the Side, with Potato Chips and Pickle Spears (Veggie Burgers also available under Vegetarian Entrees) $10.95
  • *BEEF BURRITO WITH MEXICAN RICE Soft Flour Tortilla Filled with Grilled Marinated Steak Tips, Refried Beans, and Cheddarjack Cheese $10.95
  • *MAKE-YOUR-OWN TACOS WITH MEXICAN RICE Seasoned Ground Beef with Chopped Lettuce, Tomatoes, Shredded Cheese, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Taco Shells $10.95
  • *TRADITIONAL BAKED ZITI WITH BEEF $9.95
  • MONGOLIAN BEEF WITH SNOW PEAS OVER JASMINE RICE Thinly Sliced Sauteed Strips of Steak Tossed with a Sweet and Spicy Sauce $12.95

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Tenderloin

Vegetarian

  • VEGETARIAN SPICY QUINOA STUFFED AVOCADO Fresh Creamy Avocados Seasoned with Quinoa, Black Beans, Onions, Tomatoes & Peppers (Chicken can be Added for an Additional Charge) Served with Seasoned Sour Cream on the Side $10.95 *Gluten Free*
  • ASIAN STIR-FRY VEGGIE – A Medley of Asian Vegetables, Tossed in a Tangy Ginger-Soy Sauce, on a Bed of White Rice $8.95
  • EGGPLANT ROULADE – Lightly Breaded Eggplant Slices, Baked with Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Filling, Topped with a Sweet Red Pepper Tomato Sauce $8.95
  • MAKE-YOUR-OWN VEGGIE BURGER BAR – Grilled Veggie Burgers with all the Fixings on the Side, with Potato Chips and Pickle Spears $9.95
  • THREE CHEESE BAKED MACARONI – Marylou’s Famous Baked Macaroni and Cheddar, Parmesan, and Asiago Cheeses, Finished with a Cracker Bread Crumb Topping $7.95
  • TRADITIONAL BAKED ZITI $7.95
  • TRADITIONAL BAKED ZITI with Garden Vegetables $8.50
  • SPINACH AND CHEESE RAVIOLI – Homemade Four-Cheese-and-Spinach-Filled Raviolis, Topped with a Garden Tomato Sauce $8.95
  • VEGETABLE BURRITO – Soft Flour Tortilla filled with Re fried Beans, Peppers, Onions and Cheddar Jack Cheese, Served with Mexican Rice $8.95
  • MAKE-YOUR-OWN VEGETABLE TACOS – Seasoned Grilled Vegetables with Chopped Lettuce, Tomatoes, Shredded Cheese, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Taco shells, Served with Mexican Rice $8.95

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Veggie Burger

Via’s All Time Favorites

  • CHERRY WOOD GRILLED SALMON WITH APPLE CIDER NAGE  $11.50 pp/pan for 10 $115.00 *Gluten/Dairy Free*
  • SHALLOT & HERB CRUSTED COD WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE $12.95 pp/pan for 10 $129.50
  • WILD MUSHROOM CHICKEN in a Marsala Wine Sauce with Crimini, Shiitake and Button Mushrooms $10.50 pp/ pan for 10 $105.00
  • CHICKEN, BROCCOLI & ZITI $9.95 pp/pan for 10 $99.50
  • BBQ PULLED PORK  $10.95 pp/ pan for 10 $109.50 **48 hours notice**
  • SHEPHERDS PIE Beef and Veggies in Country Gravy with Mashed Potato Crust  $9.50 pp/pan for 10 $99.50
  • BEEF BOURGUIGNONNE WITH WHIPPED POTATOES Cabernet Simmered with Mushrooms, Carrots & Pearl Onions   $11.50 pp/pan for 10 $115 **72 hours notice**
  • JAMBALAYA with Shrimp, Chorizio Sausage, Chicken & Rice $9.95 pp/pan for 10 $99.50 *Gluten/Dairy Free*
  • CANNELLONI Ricotta, Mozzarella, Parmesan with Caramelized Onions & Baby Spinach, Served with a Tomato Mushroom Sauce   $8.95 pp/ pan for 10 $89.50
  • EGGPLANT PARMESAN
    Half Tin  $50.00  Full Tin  $100.00 (Chicken Parmesan also Available Half tin $65/ Full Tin $130)
  • EGGPLANT ROULADE Lightly Breaded Eggplant Slices, Baked with Spinach & Ricotta Cheese Filling, Topped with Sweet Pepper Tomato Sauce $9.95 pp/ $99.95 a pan
  • OLD FASHIONED MAC & CHEESE
    Half Tin  $50.00  Full Tin  $100.00
  • POACHED FILET OF SALMON WITH LEMON DILL SOUR CREAM SAUCE $11.50 pp/pan for 10 $115.00 *Gluten Free*/ **24-48 hours notice**
  • ROULADE OF CHICKEN WITH RICOTTA, SUN DRIED TOMATOES AND BASIL PESTO $11.50 pp/10 person pan $115 *Gluten Free*
  • SIMMERED TUSCAN CHICKEN STEW WITH POTATOES, WHITE BEANS AND FRESH ROSEMARY $10.95 pp/pan for 10 $109.50 **24-48 hours notice**
  • GRILLED SEARED TENDERLOIN OF BEEF WITH REDUCED PORT WINE SAUCE $16.95 pp/pan for 10 $169.50 *Gluten Free*/ **48-72 hours notice**
  • SLOW ROASTED RED WINE BRAISED BONELESS SHORT RIBS *Gluten Free* 96 hr (or more) notice /market price
  • LASAGNA Three Cheese, Spinach or Meat & Sausage
    Half Tin  $50.00  Full Tin  $100.00

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SIDES AND SALADS

Vegetable & Starch Sides

  • ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH $5.50 per person *Gluten Free/Vegetarian*
  • CAULIFLOWER RICE $4.95 per person *Gluten Free-Can be Made Vegan*
  • VEGETARIAN GRILLED VEGETABLE PLATTER $6.95 per person *Gluten Free/Vegan*
  • GRILLED ASPARAGUS $5.50 per person *Gluten Free/Vegan*
  • STEAMED GREEN BEANS $4.50 per person *Gluten Free/Vegetarian*
  • STEAMED VEGETABLES $4.50 per person *Gluten Free/Vegetarian*
  • SAUTEED CARROTS $4.95 *Gluten Free/Vegetarian*
  • ROASTED POTATOES $4.50 per person
  • ROASTED SWEET POTATOES $4.95 per person *Gluten Free/Vegetarian*
  • ROASTED CAULIFLOWER $3.95 per person *Gluten Free/Vegetarian*
  • STEAMED BROCCOLI $3.95 per person *Gluten Free/Vegetarian*
  • ROASTED ACORN SQUASH $4.95 per person *Gluten Free/Vegetarian* Please check for availability
  • BROWN RICE $4.25 per person *Gluten Free/Vegan*
  • COUSCOUS $3.95 per person *Vegetarian*

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Side & Entree Salads

  • AUTUMN APPLE SALAD (September/October 2017) Baby Spinach, Cranberries, Pecans, Feta, Apples, and Bacon with our own Maple Dijon Vinaigrette on the Side $5.50 *Gluten Free*
  • HARVEST SALAD $5.25
  • TRADITIONAL TOSSED SALAD $3.75
  • CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD $3.75
  • GREEK SALAD with Feta Cheese and Olives $3.75
  • SPINACH SALAD with Mandarin Oranges, Sliced Mushrooms and Toasted Walnuts $3.75
  • MESCLUN GREEN SALAD with Dried Cranberries, Spicy Pecans and Goat Cheese $4.25
  • *CHEF-ENTREE SALAD Traditional Tossed with Sliced Turkey, Virginia Ham, and Provolone and Swiss Cheeses $7.95
  • *COB-ENTREE SALAD Mixed Greens with Roasted Chicken, Hard Boiled Egg, Sliced Avocado, Chopped Tomatoes, Crisp Bacon and Blue Cheese with Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinaigrette $8.95
  • BERRY CAPRESE SALAD WITH HOMEMADE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE Mixed Greens with Mixed Berries, Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil and Pecans with Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette $4.95
  • GRILLED PEACH, BLUEBERRY, GOAT CHEESE ARUGULA SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING Arugula with Fresh Juicy Grilled Peaches, Plump Blueberries, Goat Cheese, Slivered Almonds and Poppy seed dressing $4.95 *Gluten Free*

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DESSERTS

Some of our Most Popular Desserts

  • CLASSIC MINI WHOOPIE PIE  $2.50 each
  • JUMBO COOKIES  $2.25 each
  • BROWNIES AND BARS (2 pieces)  $2.50 per person
  • GOURMET COOKIES $2.25 each
  • ASSORTED DESSERT PLATTER (1 1/2 pieces per person) a Combination of Jumbo Cookies, Gourmet Cookies, Brownies and Bars $3.50 per person
  • CAKE SLICES – ASSORTED Assortment of the following: Chocolate, Carrot, Lemon Berry Cream Marscapone, and Apple Caramel Harvest
  • CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES (2 dozen minimum) $24.00 per dozen
  • MINI PASTRIES ASSORTMENT (2 dozen minimum/48 hrs notice please) $24.00 per dozen
  • CUPCAKES (1 dozen minimum) $24.00 per dozen
  • INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS $4.50 per person
  • INDIVIDUAL SWEET AND SPICY CHEX MIX SNACKS Assorted Chex Mix, Pretzels, Pecans, Almonds, and Peanuts in a Slightly Sweet and Spicy Coating $3.95 per person

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Via Lago Catering and Restaurant
1845 Massachusetts Ave
Lexington, MA 02420
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