Colorado Springs is set at the base of Pike's Peak, on the edge of the southern Rocky Mountains. The city is a popular place for outdoor activities, and is the home of the United States Olympic Training Center. The city also has its share of small shops and clubs, two large malls, schools and churches. When people want to celebrate, they can find many restaurants in the city with private event and banquet facilities.
Caspian Cafe specializes in Mediterranean food and features live dancing every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Chef Daniel White has developed a menu full of not only Greek but also Middle Eastern and French dishes, such as falafel, shish taouk, gyros and steak Nicoise. Guests can also choose dishes like shrimp pesto, spanikopita (spinach baked in filo dough) and Mediterranean pizza, made with feta cheese or grilled chicken. End your meal with desserts like baklava, fresh fruit sorbet, Greek nut roll and orange and saffron caramel cream. Banquet rooms can accommodate groups of 10 to 65 and must be arranged in advance with the chef. Reservations in the evening are recommended.
Caspian Cafe
4375 Sinton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
719-528-1155
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Edelweiss is family-owned restaurant located in south Colorado Springs. Edelweiss has European furnishings and a German biergarten in summer, along with three fireplaces, which are lit up during the winter. Food at Edelweiss includes traditional dishes like jagerschnitzel (pork in mushroom sauce), bratwurst and sauerbraten (marinated beef), along with more contemporary entrees such as baked crab meat sandwiches and coconut shrimp appetizers. Edelweiss has an extensive selection of beers, both bottled and on tap, including pilsners, lagers, Warsteiner Dunkle and Weiss beer. The Edelweiss banquet room can handle groups from 10 to 140. The patio can be used during the summertime as well. Groups larger than 30 are limited to menus of 4 to 5 items, but customized menus are printed for guests to order from on the day of your event. Prices include tips, taxes and non-alcoholic drinks.
Edelweiss
34 East Ramona Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719-633-2220
edelweissrest.com
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano is a casual Italian restaurant that serves lunch, dinner and take-out. Biaggi's has dishes like stuffed mushrooms, salads, pizza, stromboli, lasagna, ravioli and cannelloni. The restaurant also has gluten-free and kids' menus. Biaggio's has three different private dining rooms: the Wine Room, which can accommodate small groups of 10 to 18 people; the Side Room, for groups of 20 to 60 people, and the Special Event Room, for large groups of 50 to 100 guests. The Special Event room also includes wireless Internet and multimedia equipment. Biaggio's can provide banquet services such as music, cake design, open bar and menu options like classic (off the menu), family-style and reception-style service.
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
1805 Briargate Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-262-9500
biaggis.com
