Summer Luncheons

The Montalvo Service Group hosts its famous series of weekly Summer Luncheons on Wednesdays in July and August. Dine al fresco on the veranda of the historic Villa, accompanied by live piano music to set the mood. Bring your friends and family and create a memorable, delicious experience in this lovely setting!

2023 Summer Luncheons

Our 2023 Summer Luncheons will take place each Wednesday from July 19–August 23.

Reservations are $70 per person (includes fees, tax, and gratuity). Proceeds benefit the maintenance and preservation of the Villa and grounds. Parking is free. Meals include coffee or tea; wine is available for purchase.

All reservations must be made by 12pm on Monday of the week prior to the date of each luncheon. It is recommended that a single person purchase tickets for the entire table. Maximum of 10 people per table. 

Visit the gift boutique to shop for unique and handmade items! Plus, an informal fashion show featuring products from local women’s clothing stores will take place during the luncheons on July 19, August 2, and August 16.

All luncheons offer three seating options: 12pm, 12:30pm, and 1pm. In addition, guests can choose to arrive early at 10am to play card games in the Spanish Courtyard. 

Parking is free on site. Free shuttle service from Parking Lot 4 will be provided from 11:45am–2:15pm. ADA parking is available; please indicate your need for ADA accommodations when reserving your seats.

Menus

Each week, we offer a different menu, with a vegetarian option available (NOTE: We regret that we cannot accommodate any other dietary restrictions/requests).

Catered by Café Primavera.

• Crispy polenta bites w/ricotta & honey
• Tuscan chicken roulade w/sundried tomatoes, herbs, cheese, & a lemon Buerre blanc sauce, served with roasted summer vegetables and crispy fingerling potatoes
  or Cannelloni Zafferano with spinach, caramelized onions, goat cheese, and mushrooms, served with roasted summer vegetables (vegetarian)
• Lemon raspberry trifle

• Peach bruschetta
• Salmon niçoise salad w/pan seared salmon, baby potatoes, butter lettuce, sweet tomatoes, eggs, haricots verts, cucumber, Greek olives, & champagne-dijon vinaigrette
  or Vegetarian salad w/marinated tofu steak, baby potatoes, butter lettuce, sweet tomatoes, eggs, haricots verts, cucumber, Greek olives, and champagne-dijon vinaigrette (vegetarian)
• Dulce de leche cheesecake

• Gluten-free wild mushroom arancini w/parmesan & roasted tomato aioli
• Grilled pork tenderloin w/blackberry demi glace, served with triple-cream mashed potatoes & roasted vegetables
  or Vegetarian galette w/portobello mushroom, eggplant, zucchini, spinach, & fennel on a polenta cake with sweet pepper tomato coulis (vegetarian)
• Chocolate mousse cake

• Caprese skewers w/grape tomatoes, fresh buffalo milk mozzarella, & basil with a reduced balsamic glaze
• Pan seared salmon filet w/summer corn, sweet tomatoes, basil beurre blanc, herbed rice, and roasted vegetables
  or Stuffed portobello w/quinoa, spinach, sundried tomatoes, cheese, & balsamic drizzle (vegetarian)
• Fresh strawberry tart w/whipped cream

• Summer sweet white corn soup
• Harvest grain salad w/chicken, couscous, roasted vegetables, arugula, & lemon vinaigrette
  or Harvest grain salad w/tofu, couscous, roasted vegetables, arugula, & lemon vinaigrette (vegetarian)
• Individual flan in ramekins baked with caramel sauce

• Zucchini feta cakes w/lemon-mint tzatziki
• Artichoke and leek risotto w/grilled prawns, herbed arborio rice, artichoke hearts, caramelized leeks, and a hint of cream
  or Artichoke and leek risotto w/grilled summer vegetables, herbed arborio rice, artichoke hearts, caramelized leeks, and a hint of cream (vegetarian)
• Lemon cheesecake