Our Holiday Entertaining Menu is our collection of handcrafted rustic dishes and chef’s creations available for drop-off and pick-up. Most of these handcrafted dishes are available throughout our markets and produced daily.
ORDERING
This menu replaces the Market Catering Menu starting Saturday, November 29th, 2025 through Wednesday, December 31st, 2025.
Hanukkah menu items are available for pick-up December 13th through December 22nd. The last day to Place Hanukkah orders is Monday, December 7th, 2025, or when we reach capacity for orders.
The last day to Place December 23rd & December 24th orders is Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, or when we reach capacity for orders.
Hours
Tuesday, Dec. 23 9am–6pm
Wednesday, Dec. 24 9am–4pm
Thursday, Dec. 25 CLOSED
Friday, Dec. 26 9am–6pm
Saturday, Dec. 27 9am–5pm
Sunday, Dec. 28 9am–4pm
Monday, Dec. 29 9am–6pm
Tuesday, Dec. 30 9am–6pm
Wednesday, Dec. 31 9am–6pm
Thursday, Jan. 1 CLOSED
Friday, Jan. 2 9am–6pm
Saturday, Jan. 3 9am–5pm
*DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF ORDERS, THERE WILL BE NO MODIFICATIONS OR CANCELLATIONS TO ANY ORDER.*
2616 E. County Line Rd. Ardmore, PA 19003 128 W. Market St. West Chester, PA 19382
carlino's Hanukkah menu Starters
Matzo Ball Soup
(Serves 2–4)
Traditional matzo balls (3), chicken broth, carrots, celery, onions
$14.99/qt. df
ENtrées
Braised Beef Brisket
(Serves up to 12)
Brined and braised traditional brisket slowcooked with red wine, tomatoes, vegetables, fresh herbs, sliced and served au jus
$94.99 wf df
sides
Brisket Au Jus
Our traditional brisket au jus made with beef base, carrots, celery, onion, garlic and fresh herbs
$6.99/pint wf df
Sweet Noodle Kugel
(Serves up to 8)
Egg noodles, vanilla-infused sweet cheese, and fresh pineapples, topped with cinnamon, and baked to perfection
$29.99 v
desserts
Assorted Rugelach
(2 lb. minimum)
An assortment of chocolate, raspberry walnut, and cinnamon walnut
Classic cake recipe baked with fresh granny smith apples and generously spiced with cinnamon
$12.99/ea. v
Hanukkah menu items are available for pick-up December 13th through December 22nd. The last day to Place Hanukkah orders is Monday, December 7th, 2025, or when we reach capacity for orders.
traditional potato latkes
orange cranberry glazed salmon
rugelach
Starters
Hors d’oeuvres
(simply heat & serve)
Beef Bourguignon Puff
Tender pieces of beef marinated and coated in traditional wine sauce and wrapped in delicate puff pastry
$42.00/dozen
Miniature Coney Island Frank
Miniature all-beef franks stuffed with sauerkraut and spicy mustard, wrapped in a homemade pastry
$36.00/dozen
Miniature Crab Cake
Lump crabmeat, red bell peppers, panko breadcrumbs, signature seasoning and herb blend, spicy tartar sauce
$42.00/dozen
Shrimp Casino Skewer
Succulent shrimp marinated in a spicy casino marinade and wrapped in applewood smoked bacon, served on a knotted pick
$42.00/dozen wf
Scallop Wrapped in Bacon
Scallop wrapped in applewood smoked bacon
$42.00/dozen wf
Miniature Stuffed Potato with Truffle
Mini potato skin stuffed with mashed potato and infused with truffle oil
$36.00/dozen wf
Mini Classic Sicilian Arancini
Saffron rice, meat sauce, peas, butter, breaded and fried to golden, served with a side of marinara sauce
Fresh ciliegine mozzarella, grape tomato, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper
$42.00/dozen v wf
Crostini (serve at room temperature)
Miniature Filet Crostini
Filet of beef, caramelized onion, horseradish cream, and bell pepper confetti
$42.00/dozen
Caramelized Onion & Bacon Jam
Apple, French brie, fresh thyme, crostini
$42.00/dozen
scallop wrapped in bacon
drunken fig tart
miniature crab cake
Cheese, Party Boards, Antipasti & Appetizer Trays
Cheese & Party Boards
Holiday Party Board
French brie topped with cranberries, mustard seed gouda, 24 month Parmigiano Reggiano, Aged Cheddar, Wensleydale cheese with cranberries, hot and sweet Italian soppressata, Genoa salami, pesto ricotta spread, Marcona almonds, dried fruit, pomegranate, fresh herbs and garnish, house crostini and crackers
$125.00 (serves up to 15)
Connoisseur’s Choice
Tête de Moine ribbons, Fromager d’ Affinois triple crème, Tres Leches, Moosbacher, artisanal aged cheddar, Le Roule herbed cheese rollatini, thyme-infused honey, fig jam, decorated with seasonal herbs, fruits, and vegetables on a wooden board, water crackers on the side
$75.00 (serves up to 15) v
Antipasti & Appetizer Trays
Antipasto Carlino
Imported prosciutto, artisan salami, hot soppressata, Parmigiano Reggiano, Carlino’s air-dried extra sharp provolone, marinated ciliegine mozzarella, pepper shooters, grilled peppers with balsamic crème, Sicilian black oil cured olives, olives stuffed with provolone, homemade crostini
$75.00 (serves up to 15)
Shrimp Cocktail Tray
Poached and seasoned shrimp decorated and presented with fresh garnish, lemon wedges, house cocktail sauce
$75.00 (serves up to 12)
*White shrimp is sustainably raised without the use of antibiotics and contain no chemical additives.
v (vegetarian) | vg (vegan) | wf (wheat free) | df (dairy free) | k (kosher)
holiday party board
All Natural Soups
Quart (serves 2-4)
Traditional Holiday Soup
Classic "wedding" soup with escarole, chicken, vegetables, pastina, chicken stock, and baby beef meatballs
Premium Black Angus beef tenderloin seasoned with a signature spice blend, roasted to rare, and served au jus and with horseradish cream sauce. Heat and slice for easy entertaining. Market Price (serves up to 12)
Sliced Beef Tenderloin Platter
Signature seasoned beef tenderloin sliced medium-rare and presented on a tray with caramelized onions, grilled peppers, and horseradish cream Market Price (serves up to 10, This tray is served chilled) wf
Beef Brasciole
Thinly sliced top round of beef filled with homemade breadcrumbs, Locatelli cheese, garlic, and fresh herbs, hand-rolled and simmered in rustic tomato basil sauce
$84.99 (14 pieces)
Veal
Veal Parmigiana
Veal leg cutlet, breaded with Carlino’s homemade breadcrumbs, marinara sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and grated Parmigiano Reggiano
$74.99 (6 pieces)
Veal Marsala
Sautéed veal leg cutlets in a mushroom and marsala sauce with fresh herbs
Hand-breaded chicken breast in classic marinara sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella
$64.99 (6 pieces)
Chicken Parm alla Vodka
Hand-breaded chicken breast in a creamy vodka sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella
$69.99 (6 pieces)
Pork
Italian Stuffed Pork Loin
All-natural pork loin rolled, roasted, and stuffed with mozzarella, prosciutto, and baby spinach, sliced and topped with pork au jus
$74.99 (serves up to 12)
Old Fashioned Spiral Ham
Spiral-sliced ham glazed with signature brown sugar, served with pineapple chutney. Fully cooked, simply reheat and slice upon serving *locally raised and harvested with no antibiotics or added hormones
$79.99 (serves up to 15) wf
Seafood
Crab Cakes
Lump crabmeat, red bell peppers, panko breadcrumbs, signature seasoning and herb blend, spicy tartar sauce
$14.99/ea (minimum of 6 pieces)
Salmon
*Norwegian Salmon—sustainably raised in cold, pristine waters of Norway; naturally rich, buttery, and flavorful
Poached Salmon with Cucumber Dill Sauce
Side of slowly poached salmon topped with dill yogurt sauce and thinly sliced cucumbers, presented whole, served with red onions, capers, Kalamata olives, and grape tomatoes
One Size (serves up to 10) | $159.99
Salmon Piccata
Roasted salmon in a lemon white wine sauce with capers, presented in heat-and-serve tray
$129.99 (12 – 6 oz. portions)
Salmon By The Piece
Orange Cranberry Glazed Salmon
Baked salmon filet topped with a sweet orange and cranberry marmalade
*Sustainably caught and raised salmon
$18.99/ea. (8oz. portion) wf df
SEVEN FISHES "festa dei sette pesci"
A traditional Italian celebration served on the eve of Christmas. Pair with Cassarà Grillo
Fried Calamari
Wild caught calamari rings breaded with signature breading and spices
$64.99 (serves up to 8)
Fried Smelts
Flour-dusted and seasoned smelts, deep fried and served with a garlic aioli
$45.99 (serves up to 8)
Spaghetti with Clams, “Spaghetti alle Vongole”
Bronze-cut spaghetti tossed with littleneck clams, garlic, Calabrian chili, and white wine.
Finished with cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, parsley, and lemon zest
*Does not contain clam shells
$69.99 (serves up to 12)
Baked Stuffed Clams
4 oz. East Coast clams stuffed full of a signature mixture of clams, bacon, smoked pork sausage, red bell peppers, garlic, buttery breadcrumbs, and blend of seasoning and fresh herbs, baked to perfection and served with fresh lemon wedges
$89.99 (12 clams)
Shrimp Scampi
All-natural, tail-on white shrimp sauteed with garlic, white wine, lemon, fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil and butter, serve as is or with your favorite pasta
*Shrimp is raised without antibiotics, hormones, or chemical additives
$69.99 (serves 8-10)
Crab Cakes
Lump crabmeat, red bell peppers, panko breadcrumbs, signature seasoning and herb blend, spicy tartar sauce
$14.99/ea (minimum of 6 pieces)
Miniature Crab Cake
Lump crabmeat, red bell peppers, panko breadcrumbs, signature seasoning and herb blend, spicy tartar sauce
$42.00/dozen
Lobster Ravioli
Signature homemade lobster-filled ravioli in vodka cream sauce
$52.99 (serves up to 12)
Seven Fishes Salad
A festive blend of fresh poached calamari, octopus, baby scallops, chopped clams, mussels, and baby shrimp with shaved fennel, green olives, red onion, garlic, celery, and extra virgin olive oil dressing
$99.99 (3 lbs)
seven fishes salad
spaghetti with clams
baked stuffed clams
fried smelts
fried calamari
shrimp scampi
lobster ravioli
crab cakes
House-made Pasta Dishes
Carlino’s pasta is made in-house, from scratch.
Lasagne
Half Pan (serves up to 9)
Cheese
Ricotta, mozzarella and Locatelli cheeses, layered with marinara sauce
$48.99 v
Spinach & Cheese
Spinach, ricotta, mozzarella and Locatelli cheeses, layered with marinara sauce
$49.99 v
Meat & Cheese
Lean ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella and Locatelli cheeses, layered with marinara sauce
Topped with Carlino’s signature fresh, chunky tomato basil sauce
Half $20.00 | Full $30.00 v vg df
Margherita Pie
Topped with Carlino’s signature fresh, chunky tomato basil sauce, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil
Half $23.00 | Full $40.00 v
Spinach & Ricotta Pie
House-made spinach and ricotta blend, fresh plum tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, and fresh garlic
Half $23.00 | Full $40.00 v
Focaccia Pie
Carlino's extra virgin olive oil, garlic, sea salt, fresh rosemary
Half $15.00 | Full $25.00
Four Seasons Pie
Broccoli rabe, roasted red peppers, roasted artichokes, sliced black olives, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh garlic, and Carlino’s extra virgin olive oil
Half $25.00 | Full $45.00 v
v (vegetarian) | vg (vegan) | wf (wheat free) | df (dairy free) | k (kosher)
four seasons pie
Homemade Artisan Bread
Carlino's artisan bread, baked in-house daily.
Long Crusty Italian
$5.49/ea vg df
Small Round Italian
$4.99/ea. vg df
Sourdough Loaf
$7.99/ea. vg df
Long Semolina
$5.99/ea. vg df
Italian Baguette
$4.99/ea. vg df
Energy Bread
Stone ground wheat flour, unbleached flour, active yeast, toasted walnuts, dried apricots, figs, dark & gold raisins, cranberries, sugar, salt
$8.49/ea. vg df
tomato pie
Rolls By The Dozen
1 dozen minimum
Mini Football
$0.55/ea. vg df
Dinner Rolls
$0.55/ea. vg df
Parker House Rolls
$0.65/ea. v
woodland cake
holiday confetti cake
CARLINO'S Holiday Cake Menu
Our cakes are scratch-made with premium and all natural ingredients
*The following selection of cakes are available from December 17th - January 3rd . No substitutions or modifications.
6" (serves 6–8) | 8" (serves 10-12)
Vintage Holiday Cake
Vanilla cake layered with tart cherry filling and finished with signature silky buttercream. A festive balance of sweet and tangy, perfect for any holiday celebration. Decorated nostalgically for any holiday
6" $44.99 v
Woodland Cake
Dark chocolate cake filled with silky vanilla buttercream, and finished with chocolate fudge woodland log design and handmade chocolate décor
6" $44.99 v
Holiday Confetti Cake
Vanilla cake filled with a burst of color from sweet, baked-in confetti sprinkles. Iced in our silky buttercream and finished with a cheerful mix of red, green, and white sprinkles
6" $36.99 | 8" $48.99 v
Signature Tiramisù
Authentic mascarpone zabaglione, Valrhona cocoa, chocolate chips, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and dark chocolate shavings
6" $36.99 v
Cannoli Cake
Classic vanilla cake layered with ricotta chocolate chip cannoli filling, vanilla buttercream, topped with miniature cannoli
6" $36.99 | 8" $48.99 v
Classic Vanilla Cake
Vanilla cake, vanilla buttercream filling and frosting
6" $34.99 | 8" $44.99 v
Chocolate Chip Pound Cake
A rich, buttery pound cake studded with sweet chocolate chips, filled and topped with a classic, creamy vanilla buttercream
6" $36.99 | 8" $48.99 v
Italian Rum
Mama Carlino's almond sponge cake, one layer each of vanilla and chocolate custard filling, vanilla buttercream frosting, topped with toasted almond
6" $36.99 | 8" $48.99 v
Chocolate Decadence
Dark chocolate “decadent” cake, rich chocolate filling, and dark chocolate shavings
6" $36.99 | 8" $48.99 v
vintage holiday cake
homemade holiday desserts
Ricotta Cheesecake
Mama Carlino's signature citrus flavored ricotta cheesecake
$47.99 | 8" (serves 8–10) v
NY Style Cheesecake
Traditional New York-style cheesecake, topped with powdered sugar
$24.99 | 6" (serves 6–8) v
NY Style Cheesecake with Cherries
Traditional New York-style cheesecake, topped with natural cherry jam
$26.99 | 6" (serves 6–8) v
Fresh Fruit Crostata
Butter tart shell filled with New York Cheesecake, topped with glazed seasonal fresh fruit
$42.99 | 8" (serves 8–10) v
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Decadent chocolate fudge cake with dark chocolate fudge topping, cocoa powder and dark chocolate curls
$21.99 | 6" (serves 6–8) wf
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
Buttery crust filled with a decadent dark chocolate, pecan and bourbon filling
$29.99 | 9" (serves up to 10) v
Apple, Pear, & Cranberry Crumb Pie
Apples, pears, cranberries, orange zest, and a touch of raspberry, topped with brown sugar and cinnamon streusel crumbs
$29.99 | 9" (serves up to 10) v
Old Fashioned Apple Lattice Pie
Butter crust filled with apples, cinnamon, and a touch of nutmeg, topped with a flaky lattice pastry
$24.99 | 9" (serves up to 10) v
Pair with Cassarà Lux Spumante, Amédée Il Etait Une Fois Luberon Blanc
NY style cheesecake with cherries
apple, pear, cranberry crumb pie
pignoli cookies
amaretti cookies
calginetti
Italian butter cookies
homemade pastry trays & assortments
Mini (serves up to 12) | Regular (serves up to 16) | Large (serves up to 25)
Elegant Petit Pastries
Mini cherry cheesecake tartlets, seasonal fresh fruit tarts, tiramisù cafe cups, ricotta cannoli, pistachio glazed cream puff, apple frangipan tartlet, chocolate-dipped strawberries
Traditional cookie assortment (salted caramel almond, iced oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip, gingersnap, sprinkle sugar cookies, coconut macaroon), bite-sized bars (rice krispies, brownies, blondies), wafer cookies, non pareils, chocolate covered fruit
One Size (serves up to 20) $79.99 v
cookies & pastries
Pignoli Cookies
Traditional Italian almond cookie topped with toasted pine nuts
$33.99/lb. (2 lb. minimum) wf
Amaretti Cookies
Traditional Italian almond cookie with a sugar topping
$26.99/lb. (2 lb. minimum) wf
Coconut Macaroons
Sweet coconut cookies with a crisp exterior and chewy inside
$23.99/lb. (2 lb. minimum) wf
Calginetti
A traditional sweet fritter made with a wine dough and filled with chestnuts, chocolate, espresso, marmalade, & anisette
$26.99/lb. (1 lb. minimum)
Sfogliatelle
“Many leaves” of puff pastry filled with fresh sweet ricotta cheese and candied orange peel
$4.99/ea. (6 piece minimum)
Homemade Cannoli
Handmade cannoli shell filled with chocolate chip studded ricotta
Mini– $3.29/ea. (12 minimum)
Regular– $4.99/ea. (12 minimum)
Classic Cream Puffs
Pâte à Choux filled with vanilla Chantilly cream, dusted with powdered sugar
$15.00 (6 per order)
Chocolate Covered Strawberry
Strawberries dipped in 60% Belgium dark chocolate
$2.99/ea. (12 piece minimum) v
Éclair
Pâte à Choux filled with vanilla Chantilly cream, dipped in dark chocolate and finished with dark chocolate shavings
$6.99/ea. (4 piece minimum) v
Frequently Asked Questions
If it says wheat free, does that mean the item is gluten free?
No. Our items labeled wheat-free do not contain gluten, but they are NOT made in a gluten-free facility. There is a risk of cross-contamination.
Do you offer delivery?
We are unable to accommodate deliveries during the week of Christmas. Pre-ordered items must be picked up at our stores.
What is your cancellation policy?
Orders or parts of orders canceled within 48 hours of delivery or pick-up will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Online cancellation requests must receive a reply email from us to be considered valid.
When is the earliest pick-up?
The earliest pick-up is 10:00 am. Orders must be picked up within the time slot selected when you place your order. Please refrain from picking up your order sooner than your selected time slot.
How do I reheat the food?
Visit our website and select "Reheating Instructions" under the Catering section. You can also scan here to see our Holiday Entertaining Menu Reheating Instructions.
Prices:
Attention Carlino’s Customers
Pricing and availability of all menu items are subject to change without notice or reprinting of the menu due to unforeseen cost increases of domestic and imported products and materials used to pack items for transport. For the most current pricing, please visit www.carlinosmarket.com or call us at 610.649.4046.
Delivery:
Delivery is available with 48-hour notice for any order over $200. Delivery prices are not included in the costs of menu items. Delivery charges are based on mileage, estimated drive time, and any applicable tolls to your location. Deliveries will be made from the location closest to your home, office, or event venue.
Orders & Cancellations:
All delivery orders and all pick-up orders over $100 require credit card information to secure the order. The card will be charged on the day of the pick-up or delivery. Orders must be $200 or higher to qualify for delivery. If your order is under $200, we offer pick-up in-store at both locations.
We understand that things change and accept changes and cancellations up to 48 hours in advance with no charge. Orders or parts of orders that are canceled within 48 hours of delivery or pick-up will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee. Online cancellation requests must receive a reply email from us to be considered valid.
Allergies & Dietary Accommodations:
Our chefs, owners, and staff take allergies very seriously. Carlino’s is NOT a nut-free, glutenfree, wheat-free, dairy-free, seed-free, soy-free facility. Many of our foods contain one or more common allergens. It is crucial that if you have severe allergies, you understand that there is a risk of cross-contamination despite our best efforts due to the presence of these items in our facility. We can and will do our best to accommodate any allergies or sensitivities as long as we are made aware of the allergies. Please work with one of our order specialists to decide the best course of action for planning a menu around allergens.
For a complete list of our ordering FAQs, please visit www.carlinosmarket.com. Contact us at 610.649.4046 with any questions.
Menu Effective November 29th, 2025
The Last Day to Place December 23rd & December 24th Orders is Wednesday, December 17th, 2024 or When We Reach Capacity for Orders.
*DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF ORDERS, THERE WILL BE NO MODIFICATIONS OR CANCELLATIONS TO ANY ORDER.* 2616
