Thank you for choosing to dine with us. To help ensure the safety of our guests and employees during this time, we have set in place new dining standards. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation and loyalty.
Dine-in capacity will remain at 25% in the dining room, 50% on the patio.
We’re introducing disposable and digital menus and will maintain thorough sanitation procedures and continuous hand washing.
Guests are required to wear masks while in the restaurant, masks are required during all interactions with the service team and only to be removed when eating or drinking.
All guests will have their temperatures taken prior to entering the restaurant. Any guest with a temperature over 100.0 Degrees Fahrenheit will not be allowed to dine with us.
All guests must confirm they have not traveled to any area on the current travel restriction list within the last 14 days
To help offset restrictions on our business resulting from the COVID-19 crisis, a 5% surcharge has been added to all guest checks. If you would like this removed, please let us know.
Your continued support and patience during this time are truly appreciated. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
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Weddings
We host weddings that are elegant, romantic and most importantly, delicious. Whether an intimate celebration with close family and friends or an all out bash, our events team will ensure a seamless day that you and your guests will remember for years to come.
Congratulations on your recent engagement! We are honored that you are considering sharing such a special occasion with us.
Amenities
The following amenities are included in all wedding packages .
Votive Candles - Custom Printed Menus - Table Numbers - Valet Services - Classic White or Black Linens - Menu Tasting for 4 Guests - Coat Check - Italian Cookie Box Favors - An On-Site Wedding Planner
Additional Amenities
CeremonyWe offer ceremonies under our romantic archways for up to 200 guests.
In House Cafe LightingTransform your dinner or dance floor with romantic hanging cafe lights ~ $800 per room.
Floral Décor & CenterpiecesWe work with several professional florists in Chicago and will happily make recommendations.
Specialty LinensTable cloths, chair covers and specialty overlays can be arranged in a wide array of colors and textures.
Audio Visual Equipment RentalsOVS can arrange for AV equipment including, but not limited to, a projector, screen, microphone and sound system.
Customized Cakes and Baked GoodsWe are happy to recommend several outstanding bakeries to help create your ideal wedding cake.
Music & EntertainmentOVS has a variety of musical contacts including DJs, live bands and string quartets. Our space is also equipped with an IPOD system, if you would prefer to supply your own music (some restrictions apply).
The Italian Dinner
$105 per Person includes a 4-Hour Full Bar Package. Add Beer & Wine Service during Dinner at $15 per Person / Full Bar Service at Dinner at $25 per Person
Prosecco Toast
Prosecco ToastThe light sparkling wine that Italians consider an ideal aperitivo and the perfect way to begin a celebration
Four Hour Premium Bar Package
Featuring Premium LiquorsBasic Vodka / Seagram's Gin / Captain Morgan / Dewar's / Crown Royal / Maker's Mark
Imported and Domestic Beers
Sommelier Selected Wines
Soda / Juice / House Filtered Still & Sparkling Water
At The Table
Salt-Crusted Ciabatta Bread
Roasted Garlic with Aged Balsamic
Antipasti
served family-style
Italian Chopped Vegetable Salad
Veal Meatballs with Simple Tomato Sauce
Stuffed Portobello MushroomsLocal Greens
Secondi
individually-plated/guest has choice of one at the table
Chef's Selected Seasonal Fish of the Day
Chicken MarioInspired by Chef Mario of Sostanza in Florence
Slow-Braised Short RibRed Wine Sauce & Whipped Potatoes
Ricotta CavatelliWild Mushrooms & Brown Butter
Seasonal Market Vegetable
Whipped Potatoes
Dolce
individually-plated
Ricotta Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce
Coffee & Tea
The Italian Celebration
$130 per Person includes a 4-Hour Full Bar Package. Add Beer & Wine Service during Dinner at $15 per Person / Full Bar Service at Dinner at $25 per Person
Prosecco Toast
Prosecco ToastThe light sparkling wine that Italians consider an ideal aperitivo and the perfect way to begin a celebration
Four Hour Premium Bar Package
Featuring Premium LiquorsBasic Vodka / Seagram's Gin / Captain Morgan / Dewar's / Crown Royal / Maker's Mark
Imported and Domestic Beers
Sommelier Selected Wines
Soda / Juice / House Filtered Still & Sparkling Water
At The Table
Salt-Crusted Ciabatta Bread
Roasted Garlic with Aged Balsamic
Ricotta with Local Honey, Crostini
Antipasti
served family-style
Italian Chopped Vegetable Salad
Veal Meatballs with Simple Tomato Sauce
Stuffed Portobello MushroomsLocal Greens
Secondi
individually-plated/guest has choice of one at the table
Faroe Islands SalmonChef's Seasonal Preparation
Chicken MarioInspired by Chef Mario of Sostanza in Florence
Filet MignonGorgonzola, Parmesan or Modena Style
Ricotta CavatelliWild Mushrooms, Brown Butter
Seasonal Market Vegetable
Whipped Potatoes
Dolce & Cello
individually-plated
Ricotta Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce
Housemade Limoncello
Coffee & Tea
Grazing Party
$130 per Person includes a 4-Hour Full Bar Package. Add Beer & Wine Service during Dinner at $15 per Person / Full Bar Service at Dinner at $25 per Person
Prosecco Toast
Prosecco ToastThe light sparkling wine that Italians consider an ideal aperitivo and the perfect way to begin a celebration
Four Hour Premium Bar Package
Featuring Premium LiquorsBasic Vodka / Seagram's Gin / Captain Morgan / Dewar's / Crown Royal / Maker's Mark
Imported and Domestic Beers
Sommelier Selected Wines
Soda / Juice / House Filtered Still & Sparkling Water
Antipasti
Beautifully prepare platters of savory small bites, imported meats, seasonal salads & Italian specialties
House-Made Ciabatta Bread & Caramelized Onion Focaccia
House-Cured Olives
Roasted Garlic with Aged Balsamic
Fresh Mozzarella with Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Chili Flake
Artisanal Salumi and Prosciutto di Parma
Veal Meatballs with Simple Tomato Sauce
Italian Chopped Vegetable Salad
Italian Dinner Celebration
We bring out the best of our seasonal pastas and our most succulent main course specialties
PennePulled Chicken, Mozzarella & Tomato Cream
FarfalleWalnut Basil Pesto
Chef's Selected Fresh Fish of the Day
Slow Braised Short RibRed Wine Sauce
Seasonal Market Vegetable
Whipped Potatoes
Dolce
The best of Italian sweets. House-Made pastries, chocolates and cookies
Chocolate Hazelnut Panna Cotta
Ricotta Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce
Pistachio Cake
Farmer's Market Crostada
Italian Macaroons

House-Made Limoncello and Chocolacello
House Favorites & Menu additions
Italians love to celebrate an occasion with a bounty of delicious selections. Here are some of our favorites that we feel make for a spectacular, one-of-a-kind specialevent
Station: Grana Padano & Prosciutto la QuerciaChef Manned Station – During Cocktail Reception. Full Wheel of Grana Padano & Prosciutto, Sliced to Order13.95
Cheese of the DayOffered during Antipasti or Dessert Course Served with crostini and paired accompaniments5.95
Pasta CourseServed after the Antipasti Course ~ Choose One From Seasonal Selections6
House FiletOffered as a Secondi Choice. Choose Gorgonzola, Parmesan or Modena-StyleAdditional Per Guest Order - 12
House-Made Italian Cookie PlateMacaroons, Lemon Semolina, Chocolate Almond Clusters, Candied Orange RindServes 4 Guests - 5.95
Gelato StationItaly's version of ice cream. Hand-scooped, with a variety of toppings. Three Host-Selected Gelato Flavors: House-Made Caramel & Chocolate Sauces ~ Candies, Sweets and TreatsPer Guest - 1 Hour - 10Set-Up Fee - 150
S'mores BarRemember those lazy summer nights by the campfire? Make some new memories with our nostalgic S'mores Bar. Roast a marshmallow & party s'more! $10 per person + $150 Set Up FeePer Guest - 1 Hour - 10Set-Up Fee - 150
Passed Hors D'Oeuvres
$10 per Person; Please Choose Five
Gorgonzola & Bacon StuffedDates
Ricotta with Local Honey, Crostini
Short Rib Crostini with Spiced Peppers
Crispy Basil Shrimp
Roasted Sirloin with Crispy Onions
Farmer's Market Bruschetta
Roasted Cherry Tomato Caprese, Crostini
Crostini with Wild Mushrooms
Prosciutto Jam, Ricotta, Crostini
Thin-Crust Roman-Style PizzasChef's Selections ofArtisan Ingredients
Chilled Poached Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon +$2 per person
After Party
Late Night & Dance Party Snacks The perfect way to end any celebration on a tasty note! $350.00 Minumum Order (Excluding Pizza)
Thin Crust Roman Style PizzasChef's selection of Artisan Ingredients 15 Pizza Minimum at 13.50 each
Drive Thru - Build Your OwnBurgers, French Fries & All The Fixings 6.50 / Single Cheeseburger - 8.50 / Double Cheeseburger - 4.00 / Fries
BallparkSoft Pretzels - Traditional, Pepperoni, Cinnamon Sugar, Mustard & Cheese Sauce 8.00 per Person
Taco Bar - Build Your OwnChicken Tinga, Carne Asada & Grilled Market Vegetables, Guacamole, Sour Cream, House Made Salsas, Shredded Lettuce, Chopped Tomato & Onion, Cheese. 15.00 per Person
Mac n' Cheese Bar - Build Your OwnOoey - Gooey Mac & Cheese Bacon, Scallions, Tomatoes, Sauteed Onions and Mushrooms, Gorgonzola, Seasoned Bread Crumbs 12.00 per Person
Italian Wing BarArrabiata-Style ~ Mild and Spicy Blue Cheese, Ranch, Celery & Carrots 8.00 per Person
Summer in PilsenHand-made Paletas - Choose Two Vanilla, Chocolate, Toasted Coconut, Mango, Strawberry, Watermelon 4.00 Each
Donuts By Do-RiteFreshly Baked daily in a variety of flavors to include... Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Bean Glazed, Candied Maple Bacon, Pistachio Lemon, Cinnamon Crunch & More! 2.50/Mini Donuts - 1.50/Donut Holes - 39.95/Dozen Donuts 100.00 Delivery Fee
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a food and beverage minimum?A food and beverage minimum is the monetary amount of food and beverages that must be achieved within the space reserved, the night of the event. If the minimum is not met, the remainder will be placed on the final bill as a room fee. Food and beverage minimums cannot be reached by gift certificates, carryout food or bottles of wine and only pertain to food and beverage consumed during the time of the event.
Can we host the ceremony onsite?Yes! Osteria Via Stato can host ceremonies on-site with your reception. There is a $150.00-$250.00 fee for this service.
Is there a "Room Charge" or "Reservation Fee" required?No. The food and beverage minimum is the only monetary requirement when booking an event at Osteria Via Stato.
Is a deposit required and is it refundable if I need to cancel?Osteria Via Stato only requires a deposit of 25% if the food and beverage minimum exceeds $10,000.- Cancellations. Licensee may cancel this Agreement at any time prior to the Event Date by paying to Licensor the following scale termination fee:- More than 1 year prior to Event Date $100.00- Less than one (1) year but more than nine (9) months prior to the Event Date 25% of the Food and Beverage Minimum- Less than nine (9) months but more than six (6) months prior to the Event Date- 50% of the Food and Beverage Minimum- Less than six (6) months but more than three (3) months prior to the Event Date- 75% of the Food and Beverage Minimum- Less than three (3) months but more than five (5) business days prior to the Event Date- 100% of the Food and Beverage Minimum- Less than five (5) business days prior to the Event Date- All estimated charges based on final guest count- The foregoing cancellation fees are not penalties.- They are in consideration of the resources spent by Licensor in booking the Osteria Via Stato for Licensee and for the lost opportunity in not booking with another party in the interim.
Am I required to guarantee a certain number of guests?All contracted groups are required to provide a guaranteed number of attendance three (3) days prior to the events. In the event of guest cancellations after the guarantee has been submitted, the host will be charged for the guaranteed number.
When do I select the menu?Due to seasonality, we schedule tastings 4-6 weeks prior to the event. Please keep in mind that we are extremely accommodating and almost any item on the menu can be altered or substituted. In addition, we are sensitive to any dietary needs and are able to accommodate most with adequate notification.
Do I select a beverage package?Each of our wedding packages includes a full bar, open for four hours and options to add beverages for dinner service. Last call is at midnight, unless otherwise determined. Bars are also available on a complete consumption basis, in lieu of a package bar.
Do I need to leave a tip?Gratuity is at your discretion, with standard being 18%- 22%.
Planner FeeA 4% planner fee will be added to the final bill. This fee includes:- A tasting for four guests, 6-8 weeks prior to the event.- A guided rehearsal 1-2 days prior to the event.- Three hours of supervised vendor set-up prior to the event.- Final meeting and walk through of event space with vendors, musicians, etc two weeks prior to event.- Assistance with floor map, venue set-up and management of all ceremony set-up, tear down and room flips.- Cue speeches, dances, cake cutting and any other special events.- Set-up personal wedding items including place cards, florals, cake table, gifts, family-keepsakes, etc.
COVID-19 Surcharge
To help offset restrictions on our business resulting from the COVID-19 crisis, a 5% surcharge has been added to all guest checks. If you would like this removed, please let us know
Additional Osteria Via Stato Menus
Menu Mother’s Day Brunch 2021 Family Meals Happy Hour Wine List Office and Off-Site Catering Menu Weddings