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Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering

4.9 out of 5 rating 46 reviews
Des Moines, IA
Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering
Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering
Appetizer table
Appetizer table
Table settings
Table settings
Head table
Head table
Passed hors d'oeuvres
Passed hors d'oeuvres
Buffet
Buffet
Charcuterie display
Charcuterie display
Menu
Menu
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Table setup with centerpiece
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Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering
Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering
Table setup with centerpiece
Table setup with centerpiece
Reception area
Reception area
Outdoor wedding ceremony
Outdoor wedding ceremony
Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering
Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering
Reception area
Reception area
Desserts
Desserts
Dessert table
Dessert table
Dessert
Dessert
Table setup with centerpiece
Table setup with centerpiece
Buffet area
Buffet area
Table setup with centerpiece
Table setup with centerpiece
Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering
Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering
Reception area
Reception area
Dessert table
Dessert table
Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering
Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering

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Reception ready
1/31
Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Dietary
4.9
Excellent

"Baratta's catered our wedding last week AND served as our venue (Forte) - and we can't say enough..."

— Erin

"Baratta's catering did an amazing job with appetizers and the plated sit down dinner for 185 people..."

— Kimberly

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Seasoned professional
  • Drinks
  • Food quality and taste
Erin
Kimberly
Grace
Meg
Courtney

Recommended by 97% of couples

About this vendor

Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering is a wedding catering company operating out of Des Moines, IA. This team of talented professionals strives to provide clients with exceptional service on their joyous wedding days. Their traditional Italian fare is sure to tantalize your taste buds as you celebrate life's milestones with friends and family.

Cuisine

The team at Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering specializes in delicious Italian cuisine. All dishes are crafted using high-quality, seasonal, and fresh ingredients to ensure an unforgettable culinary experience on your wedding day. To accommodate a number of dietary requirements, vegan, pork-free, nut-free, and gluten-free dishes can be provided. Menu offers can include dishes such as tomato basil bruschetta, homemade meatballs, and pasta primavera.

Services Offered

A number of offerings will be made available to you when working with Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering. Delivery, set-up, and clean-up services will be provided, allowing you to relax and enjoy your day without worrying about the smaller details. Your meal can be served as a plated, family-style, or buffet dinner, depending on your preferences.

Features

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • 30 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Scott & Madison's wedding
Scott & Madison
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FAQ

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$28

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$22

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$26

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$22

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$8

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine
Premium Liquor

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Italian

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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Reviews of Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering

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Erin
Erin Sent on 11/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

100% recommend!!

Baratta's catered our wedding last week AND served as our venue (Forte) - and we can't say enough great things about our experience. We worked closely with Michelle and Nick while planning our wedding. They made everything super easy and always made us feel so comfortable and excited for our big day. I would 100% recommend working with them for any event. Also, the food was AMAZING. We received many compliments from our guests. Thank you, Baratta's staff!!
Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 11/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience for my daughter's plated Wedding dinner!

Baratta's catering did an amazing job with appetizers and the plated sit down dinner for 185 people at my daughters wedding! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was impeccable, and Michelle was wonderful to work with. So many of our guests commented to us about the delicious food and great service! We were very happy with all aspects of our experience. We will absolutely use then again for any catering needs!
Grace
Grace Sent on 11/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding

Baratta's catered our wedding and we could not have been more thrilled. My guests couldn't stop raving about the food and Michelle made the entire process easy and stress-free. From the tasting to the Big Day, Baratta's was professional and easy to work with and I would reccommend them for ANY event!
J
D4E93F04F9659651Eab5B81C2629Ec9578189Ced Sent on 09/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful food, amazing service, incredible value!

We hired Baratta’s for our wedding on 9/11/22 and everything was amazing! Not only was the food great, the price point was very reasonable and service was even better! Michelle had worked at our venue many times before and I think that made a huge difference in everything going smoothly! Would definitely recommend hiring Baratta’s if you’re on the hunt for a caterer!
N
Natalie Sent on 08/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!!

Baratta's was a fantastic caterer for our wedding! The food was amazing and high quality. The staff did an excellent job of keeping people moving by dismissing tables and getting people through the line efficiently. We highly recommend Baratta's for your next event!
S
Sharon Sent on 12/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious is an Understatement

Baratta's was absolutely perfect! They catered not only for our wedding dinner but lunch as well. Our guests raved about the food and there was more than enough for everyone. Michelle was so easy to work with, she made us feel like family! The staff was very professional, and they almost faded into the background. We would highly recommend Baratta's. We would use them again in a heart beat!
J
Jesse Sent on 12/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food, better staff!

I used Baratta''s to cater my wedding earlier this year at Forte (which Baratta's owns) and I absolutely LOVED the food and really enjoyed working with them to plan our reception and our meal. I am writing this review 8 months later and I STILL have people telling me how much they loved the food and reception. 5 stars in every category.
Meg
Meg L. Sent on 09/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic service, support and food!

We were thrilled to have Barattas Catering on our vendor team. Michelle is great to work with - a lot of timeline and non food ideas came from her! Plus the entire staff are constantly making sure your guests are having a good time. We had nothing but complements from guests about the food and service!
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 06/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!!

Barattas was the best to work with. Michelle makes everything so easy and she is SO friendly. She answered any and all questions we had and knew exactly what to review so we were fully prepared. The food was exceptional and all our guests loved it. Pricing was great and very reasonable for the amount of service that comes along with both the planning process and then the meal itself. I would recommend them time and time again and I will never be able to thank them enough for truly making our day perfect!
JENNIFER
Jennifer Sent on 11/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great full service catering

We had Barattas cater our wedding and we were so happy we did. They were so accommodating and helpful. Michelle was so sweet and really eased all our worried about all the uncertainty going on around us. The staff were quietly walking around and cleaning up without us even noticing and our guests got a total stomach full of great food! Michelle even personally brought us our food to make sure we got to eat and left us a box of leftovers for the next day which was so thoughtful! I loved working with them. They even catered our cocktail hour. Loved working with them!
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Team

Michelle Dodds
Michelle Dodds
Director of Catering

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Location
Catering Des Moines
Catering Des Moines (City)

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Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering frequently asked questions

At Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Premium Liquor
Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Italian
At Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Baratta's Restaurant & Italian Catering is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in value.
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