Groovin' in the Grove is Back!
The Best Outdoor Happy Hour is at Banchetti Every Wednesday Throughout the Summer starting June 2nd
Featuring Live Music and Entertainment from DJ Bill Shaflucas
Enjoy our great summertime fare featuring charbroiled hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ chicken, Italian sausage with peppers and onions, corn on the cob, raw or steamed clams and weekly specials. We will also be offering fresh grilled seafood and steaks. A full bar with weekly specials will also be available.
This year we are welcoming back La Grata, our new outdoor Trattoria. It was a huge hit in 2009! Enjoy a classic Italian menu in Western New York's most unique setting featuring grilled ribeye and filet, shrimp and scallop spiedini, pastas, Italian surf n turf and much, much more. Reservations suggested.
Join us Wednesdays all summer long from 4:30-9:30.
July 28th: Exit
August 4th: Route 66
August 11th: TBA
August 18th: West of the Mark
August 25th: Justin Michael Band
Call us at 691-4045 to make special arrangements for your group.
We are proud to introduce to you rizotto ristorante, our newest addition to the Rizzo's family of restaurants. Located at 560 North French Rd in Amherst, rizotto features steaks, seafood and homemade pastas along with a fantastic selection of fine wines. Rizotto is open Wednesday through Saturday evenings from 5pm-10pm inside Banchetti Cafe.
piattino
Arancini-hand rolled risotto with beef, cheese and peas lightly breaded and served golden brown 7.5
Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp-giant shrimp wrapped in prosciutto with fresh pesto and grilled 12
Lamb Chop Trio-3 grilled chops served on a bed of lentil ragout with grilled polenta 12
Artichoke Au Gratin-artichoke stuffed and baked with gorgonzola cheese and fresh herbs 9
Grilled Tenderloin-over porcini mushroom risotto 11
Stuffed Meatball Gorgonzola-pork, veal and beef stuffed with gorgonzola cheese 6
Calamari-with pancetta and carmelized onions 9
Zuchinni Eggplant Rollatini-with prosciutto and fontina cheese 8
Cozze di Mare-sauteed mussels in a spicy tomato broth 9
Caprese-layered tomatoes and fresh mozzarella with basil and lemon 7.5
Fennel and Orange Salad-fresh greens topped with grilled fennel, yellow roasted bell peppers, red onion, orange segments, artichokes and our citrus vinaigrette 8
Insalata Grata-grilled romaine hearts with fresh berries, gorgonzola, glazed walnuts, crisp pancetta, homemade bleu cheese and balsalmic dressing 8
Check out our awesome antipasto bar!
Deck Oven Pizzas
Margarita-with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil 8
Michael's-with spinach, carmelized red onion and egg 9
Terra-with porcini mushrooms, arugala and goat cheese 9
Pasta
Pasta Grata-taglietelle tossed with grilled zucchinni, eggplant, bell peppers and topped with shaved parmigiana reggiano 12 ...with grilled chicken 15
Homemade Spaghetti-fresh pasta simmered with clams in an olive oil, lemon and garlic sauce 14
Tortellini-with a wild mushroom cream sauce 16
Baby Ravioli-with cheese and spinach in tomato cream and parmesan 16
Gnochhi Bolognese-Chef Carlo's featured sauce 14
Macarancini-with porcini sausage and truffle cream 17
Risotto du Jour-ask your server for our featured risotto
Entrata
Chicken Saltimbocca-fresh grilled chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto with lemon and sage served with chef's vegetable and risotto 16
Shrimp and Scallop Spiedini-jumbo seafood lightly breaded and grilled served over crab and asparagus risotto with lemon butter sauce 22
Rack of Lamb-with lentil ragout anf grilled polenta 26
Filet of Sea Bass-fresh catch seared and served with grilled vegetables and limoncello fettucini 17
Porcini Crusted Salmon-with sweet pea risotto and tomato coulee 17
Braciola di Mairale-12 oz pork chop grilled and served with porcini mushroom risotto, grilled redicchio and fresh asparagus 19
Veal Chop-grilled to perfection and served with sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese with fingerling potatoes 28
Ribeye ala Casa-16 oz ribeye steak, aged and grilled to perfection served with sweet potato wedges and toasted foccacia 26
Filet-with risotto croquette with spinach and onions in a port wine sauce 24
Seafood Guazzetto-jumbo shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels and calamari in saffron tomato sauce 25
Mixed Grill-Filet, Lamb and Pork with spinach, cannellini beans and a truffle cream risotto 24
Mare e Monti-Italian "surf anf turf", a 6 oz filet served with a grilled 8 oz lobster tail served with crab risotto and chef's vegetable 28.5
