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July 1: ‘Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe’ dinner in downtown Gilbert

Veal Pirata and Paella Barcelona (pictured) will be the featured entrees when Romeo’s Euro Cafe in Gilbert holds its weekly ‘‘Taste of Romeo’s’’ dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 1.

The dinner, hosted by owner-chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, in a private dining room, features five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular menu.

This week’s selections:

  • Eggplant Cappicola: Ham cappicola, provolone, and eggplant battered and fried, served with homemade marinara;
  • Ravioli Salad: Deep-fried cheese-filled ravioli mixed with Romano-parmesan, black olives, bell peppers, tomatoes, Genoa salami, hearts of palm, peas, and red onions tossed in mustard vinaigrette dressing;
  • Veal Pirata: Walnut- and almond-crusted veal shoulder scaloppini with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, red peppers, asparagus, capers, and roasted garlic in marsala cream over linguini;
  • Paella Barcelona: Shrimp, chicken, clams, Italian sausage, hearts of artichoke and palm, spinach, red bell peppers, onions, roasted whole garlic, tomatoes, and brown rice;
  • Fantasy Cake: Layers of cheesecake, chocolate mousse and Devil’s Food cake finished with dark chocolate and ground pistachios.

Cost is $39 per person plus tax and tip. Add five wine tastes for $10. RSVP: 480-962-4224.