Alhambra Palace Restaurant | Chicago Moroccan Cuisine | Chicago Mediterranean Restaurant

Butler Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Minimum 50 people

COLD

Hummus and Baba Ganoush
Served in a bite size canope shell

Smoked Salmon
Served on a mini crostini

Cheese Platter
Chef’s selection of Mediterranean style cheese

Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp served in a mini tumbler with our homemade charmoula sauce

Cucumber with feta cheese and olive
Served with feta cheese and garnished with an olive

Mini Caprese
Fresh mozzarella pearl marinated in basil & olive oil served with a cherry tomato

WARM

Spanakopita
Baked phyllo dough stuffed with spinach and feta cheese

Mini Kabobs
Signature grilled Chicken or Kefta Kabobs served with a pearl onion on a skewer

Mini Falafel
Mini fried chick pea patties, stuffed with onions, garlic, and spices

Mini Empanadas
Spanish Chorizo or potato baked inside a pastry shell

Lamb Lollipops
Baby Colorado Lamb chops with Moroccan spices

Traditional Fried Mushrooms
Fried breaded mushroom caps

PACKAGE 1
select any 4 of the above for
1 hour passed

PACKAGE 2
select any 6 of the above for
2 hour passed

all prices do not include tax and gratuity

Buffet Options
Minimum 30 people
Price reflects service for two hours
Includes coffee, tea, and soda

Buffet 1

Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Kishka

Fattoush Salad
Lebanese bread salad of peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, scallions, za’atar, lemon, and mint

Chicken Kabob
Marinated chicken in lemon and garlic, grilled kabob style

Kefta Kabob
Ground beef combined with a blend of seasonings, charrod kabob style

Moroccan Eggplant
Sautéed eggplant in tomato sauce, topped with parmesan

Buffet 2

Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Kishka

Falafel
Fried patties of chick peas, onions, garlic, and spices

Alhambra Salad
Cucumber, tomato, chick peas, feta cheese, onions and olives tossed in our house dressing over romaine

Chicken Kabob
Marinated chicken in lemon and garlic, grilled kabob style

Moroccan Lamb Tagine
Slow Roasted lamb shank in a tomato saffron sauce

Shrimp Kabob
Moroccan Jumbo Shrimp

Buffet 3
Choice of 3

Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Kishka

Shrimp Charmoula
Grilled shrimp marinated in garlic, clove, coriander, cumin, and paprika mixture

Fattoush Salad
Lebanese bread salad of peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, scallions, za’ atar, lemon and mint

Chicken Tagine
Boneless chicken breast, roasted in vegetable broth.

Filet Medallions
Hand carved, seared beef tenderloin medallions
-
Crusted Salmon Florentine
Atlantic salmon filet with saffron
caper sauce

*All Buffets come with Alhambra Rice, Grilled Seasonal Vegetables, Assorted Baklava/ Desserts, and Fresh Pita Bread

Sawani Style
Minimum 30 People
Served traditional platter style
Includes coffee, tea, and soda

Mezza

Hummus
The classic chick puree with tahini, lemon, garlic and olive oil

Baba Ganoush
Smoky roasted eggplant, pureed with our distinctive blend of spices

Tabouli
Chopped parsley, onions, bulgur wheat, tomatoes, lemon and olive oil

Dolmeh
Grapes leaves filled with rice, tomatoes, onions, and fresh herbs

Falafel
Fried chick pea patties stuffed with onions, garlic, and spices

Grilled Shrimp
Grilled shrimp marinated in garlic, clove, coriander, cumin, and a paprika spice mixture

Salad

Fattoush Salad
Lebanese bread salad of peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, scallions, za’atar, lemon and mint

Entrées
Choice of three

Chicken Kabob
Marinated chicken in lemon and garlic

Kefta Kabob
Ground beef combined with a blend of seasonings

Lamb Kabob
Marinated tender leg of lamb

Beef Swarma
Marinated and layered on a rotisserie

Salmon Kabob
Marinated and grilled fresh Atlantic Salmon

Vegetable Kabob
Chef’s creation of fire roasted vegetables

Served with Alhambra Rice and Grilled Vegetables

Dessert Platters

Chef’s selection of assorted mini desserts and Baklava

Wedding Packages

Package 1
One Hour Butler Passed Hors d’oeuvres (choose any 4 items)
Plated Dinner

Salad

Fattoush Salad
Lebanese bread salad of peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, scallions, za’atar, lemon and mint

Entrées
Choice of

Chicken Kabob
Marinated chicken in lemon and garlic

Filet Kabob
Beef Filet kabob style cooked to perfection
Vegetables

Shrimp Kabob
Morooccan jumbo shrimp charred kabob style

Moroccan Eggplant
Sautéed eggplant in a tomato sauce, topped with parmesan and Moroccan spices

Dessert

Baklava

Four Hour Open Bar (Call Package) and Champagne Toast

Package 2
One Hour Butler Passed Hors d’oeuvres (choose any 4 items)
Plated Dinner

Salad

Fattoush Salad
Lebanese bread salad of peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, scallions, za’atar, lemon and mint

Entrées
Choice of

Baked Chicken Tagine
Baked Chicken breast stuffed with couscous and seasonal vegetables

Filet Medallions
Seared beef medallions, hand carved served with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Crusted Salmon Florentine
Atlantic salmon filet with a saffron caper sauce served spinach mashed potatoes and seasonal

Penne Alfredo
Penne Pasta with a creamy white sauce, tossed with grilled mushrooms

Dessert

Baklava

Four Hour Open Bar (Premium Package) and Champagne Toast
* Bride/ Groom are responsible for all guest selections. Final menu choice and floor plans are due not later than 14 days prior to the date. (Maximum 200 guests)

Stations
Minimum 50 people

Carving Stations
Price reflects two hours of service
Chef Attendant Required

Turkey

Beef Tenderloin

Moroccan Lamb

*Stations Served with various accompaniments, Alhambra Rice and Grilled Vegetables

Hors d’oeuvres Stations

Pita Station
Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Kishka, Zaalouk, Marinated Olives, and Dolmeh

Mezza Station
Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Falafel, Tabouli, Dolmeh, and Kibbeh

*Stations Served with Fresh Pita Bread

Dessert Stations
Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Kishka, Zaalouk, Marinated Olives, and Dolmeh

Chocolate Fondue
Chocolate fountain served with seasonal fresh fruit and pound cake

Assorted Desserts
Chef’s selection of assorted mini desserts, baklava, and cakes

Lunch
Minimum 30 people

Choice of Buffet* or Sawani Style
*Buffet style price reflects service for two hours
Includes coffee, tea, and soda

Mezza
Choice of two

Salad

Fattoush Salad
Lebanese bread salad of peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, scallions, za’atar, lemon and mint

Entrées
Served with Alhambra Rice and Grilled Vegetables
Choice of two

Chicken Kabob
Marinated chicken in lemon and garlic

Kefta Kabob
Ground beef combined with a blend of seasonings

Lamb Kabob
Marinated tender leg of lamb

Beef Swarma
Marinated and layered on a rotisserie

Salmon Kabob
Marinated and grilled fresh Atlantic Salmon

Vegetable Kabob
Chef’s creation of fire roasted vegetables

Dessert Platters

Chef’s selection of assorted mini desserts and Baklava

*continental breakfast can be added to any lunch for an additional $10 per person

Beverage Packages
Minimum 30 people
Prices reflect two, three and four hours

Beer and Wine
Beer and Wine Package Includes: domestic and imported beers, house wines

Call Package
Call Package includes: Basic cocktails (no martinis) made with standard brand name liquor, domestic & imported beer, house wines, soda & juice

Premium Package
Premium Package includes: Cocktails made with premium brand liquor, domestic & imported beer, house wines, soda, juice & bottled water

*Shots are not included with any drink package

Hosted bar based on consumption
Domestic Beer, Imported, Call Drinks, Premium, Wines