Delhi Dhaba
This Indian restaurant has offered a catering menu out of its Courthouse space for 30 years, with plenty of colorful, aromatic options for both vegetarians and meat-eaters. Popular choices include vegetable samosas, butter chicken and aloo gobi masala, a spicy potato and cauliflower dish. Finish your feast with gulab jamun, sweets soaked in rose-flavored sugar syrup, and chai tea. Delhi Dhaba requires 24-hours’ notice for catering orders and can offer on-site serving, set-up and cleanup—or just deliver party platters and dishes that are ready to serve. // 2424 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Courthouse)
The Italian Store
If you need a pile of Italian sandwiches for a big, hungry group, this is the place. The most popular catering platters are stacked with bite-size versions of the Tramonte family’s signature subs: the Milano, Palermo and Roma. Other non-fussy crowd-pleasers include cheese boards, dessert samplers and antipasto spreads. You can also order trays of lasagna, ravioli, stuffed shells and other entrees by the pound. The store requires 24 hours’ notice during the week; 48 hours for weekend orders. // 3123 Lee Highway, Arlington (Lyon Village) and 837 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington (Westover)
Barley Mac
Mini crab cakes, veal piccata and meatballs marinara with basil ricotta count among the stars of Barley Mac’s American comfort food catering menu. The restaurant requires 72-hours’ notice for large orders, and will work with customers on special requests. Delivery is available, as is on-site wait-service, set-up and clearing, so you can focus on your guests. // 1600 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Courthouse/Rosslyn)
Pistone’s Italian Inn
This old-school Italian restaurant, which last year celebrated its 45th anniversary in Seven Corners, has offered catering services for the last 15 years under chef/owner Telemaco “Telly” Bonaduce. Pasta is always a good call at Pistone’s—especially dishes that travel well, like rigatoni and jumbo shrimp with spinach and pancetta. Other stand-out choices for large gatherings include eggplant parm layered with fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce, Neapolitan-style duck ragu and veal marsala. // 320 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church (Seven Corners)