il Casale - Lexington
1727 Mass. Ave
Lexington, MA 02420
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Featured Items
- Tagliatelle bolognese
A traditional... 9 hour ragu of beef, pork, veal, chicken, mirepoix, vino sangiovese, a little sundried tomato paste, sage, parmigiano reggiano
$30.00 - Insalata della Casa
mixed greens, slivered almonds, crispy pancetta, cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olive, lemon vinaigrette
$16.00 - Pollo Parmigiana
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad (this dish does not come with a side of pasta)
$28.00
DINNER MENU
Appetizers
- "Nonna's Meatballs" (3 per order)$12.00
- Arancini (3 per order)$10.00
- Artichoke Fritto
fried artichokes neapolitan style, lemon thyme aioli
$15.00 - Bruschetta al Pomodoro
grilled pugliese bread rubbed with garlic, crushed ripe cherry tomatoes, sicilian oregano, maldon sea salt, olive oil
$13.00 - Burrata
creamy mozzarella, candied pistachios, fruit mostarda, olive oil, grilled bread
$18.00 - Cacio e Pepe Salad
massaged baby kale, frisee,, celery, tomato, black pepper pecorino lemon dressing
$16.00 - Caprese Salad
heirloom tomato, mozzarella di buffala, fresh basil, oregano, olive oil, grilled bread
$18.00 - Cheese Plate
gorgonzola dolce, (italian blue cheese, cow’s milk) sola di latte di buffala (creamy, semi soft, buffalo’s milk) fontina (semi soft, sharp, cow’s milk) candied nuts, honey, mustarda fruit, grilled bread
$21.00 - Crispy Calamari
fried calamari, pepperoncini, preserved lemon, zucchini, grilled lemon thyme aioli, tomato sugo,
$18.00 - Insalata della Casa
mixed greens, slivered almonds, crispy pancetta, cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olive, lemon vinaigrette
$16.00 - Parmigiano Fries
herbed sea salt, parmigiano reggiano, truffle ketchup
$10.00 - Prosciutto Plate
sliced prosciutto di parma, candied nuts, honey, mustarda fruit, grilled bread
$23.00 - Pulpo Grilled Octopus
grilled octopus, fingerling potatoes, olives, cherry tomatoes, celery, arugula
$20.00 - Steamed Mussels
mussels, calabrian chili, white wine, garlic scapes, parsley, grilled pugliese garlic bread
$18.00 - Arancini (6 per order)
six porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
$20.00 - "Nonna's Meatballs" (6 per order)
three traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil
$22.00 - Our Pugliese Potato Bread
1/2 of a large loaf. A rustic Italian potato bread with a hearty crust! great for toasting!
$15.00 - *Extra Grilled Piedina Bread$3.00
Entrees
- Eggplant Parmigiana
delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella (this dish does not come with a side of pasta)
$26.00 - Fusilli ai Gamberi
fusilli pasta, sautéed shrimp, almond pesto, cherry tomato
$32.00 - Lasagna Classica
light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil
$29.00 - New York Strip Steak
10oz new york strip, mashed potato, grilled asparagus, truffle aioli
$46.00 - Pollo alla Marsala
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini (this dish does not come with a side of pasta)
$31.00 - Pollo Parmigiana
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad (this dish does not come with a side of pasta)
$28.00 - Ravioli ai Tartufo
black truffle cheese ravioli, porcini cream, shaved parmigiano reggiano
$36.00OUT OF STOCK - rigatoni alla Vodka
ravioli allá vodka (daily addition) our 4-cheese ravioli, creamy tangy vodka sauce, ricotta salata, basil
$26.00 - Saltimbocca alla Romana
veal medallions, prosciutto, mozzarella, spinach, olive oil mashed potato, sage
$34.00 - Grilled Salmon
salmon, green garlic mint pesto, sautéed chickpeas snap peas, cherry tomato, grilled lemon
$32.00OUT OF STOCK - Sole Piccata
pan seared sole, lemon caper sauce, spinach, fingerling potato
$35.00OUT OF STOCK - Spaghetti ai Frutti Di Mare
shrimp, mussels, white wine saffron broth, garlic, parsley
$35.00 - Tagliatelle bolognese
A traditional... 9 hour ragu of beef, pork, veal, chicken, mirepoix, vino sangiovese, a little sundried tomato paste, sage, parmigiano reggiano
$30.00 - Tufoli Pomodoro
tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano cheese, basil
$24.00 - Vegan Gnocchi Ragu
jackfruit ragu, stewed vegetables, pine nuts, cherry tomato, parsley [GF available] [vegan]
$25.00 - Spaghetti alla Primavera
spaghetti alla primavera peas, asparagus, cherry tomato, garlic scape sauce, ricotta salata
$31.00OUT OF STOCK - Rigatoni al Ragu di Cinghiale (Wild Boar) (daily addition)
braised wild boar ragu, rigatoni pasta
$32.00OUT OF STOCK
Desserts
- Walnut Raisin Biscotti$3.00
- Chocolate Trilogy Mousse Cake
triple chocolate mousse berry sauce, chocolate crisps
$13.00 - Morrocan Almond Lemon Cookie$3.00
- Panna Cotta
vanilla bean panna cotta, berry compote, chestnut cookie crumble, mint
$10.00 - Torta Foresta Nera
black forest cake, chocolate ganache, raspberry sauce, chocolate crumbs, vanilla gelato
$12.00 - Cannoli Kit!
six canoli shells from sicily, our cinnamon ricotta filling ready to go in a piping bag, three different toppings on the side (nut free)
$15.00 - Tiramisu
the traditional recipe (a larger portion, serves 2 - 3)
$14.00
Sides
Kids
TAKEOUT OUR BOLOGNESE SAUCE, 1 QUART
CATERING MENU (3 day notice for all catering orders)
APPETIZERS (3 day notice for all catering orders)
- ARRANCINI, PER PIECE
porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
$3.00 - CARCIOFI FRITTI, PER PIECE
lightly breaded and fried artichoke hearts, lemon thyme aioli dip
$3.00 - NONNA'S MEATBALLS, PER PIECE
traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil
$4.00 - BURRATTA, PER PIECE
full ball of creamy burrata, arugula, honey drizzle, evoo, grilled bread
$13.00
SALADS (3 day notice for all catering orders)
- HOUSE SALAD, HALF TRAY SERVER 8-10PPL
house salad mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrots, kalamata olive, house vinaigrette
$45.00 - HOUSE SALAD, FULL TRAY SERVER 15-20PPL
house salad mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrots, kalamata olive, house vinaigrette
$85.00 - CAPRESE SALAD, HALF TRAY SERVER 8-10PPL
caprese salad fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, sicilian oregano, evoo, grilled bread
$55.00 - CAPRESE SALAD, FULL TRAY SERVER 15-20PPL
caprese salad fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, sicilian oregano, evoo, grilled bread
$105.00
TRAYS OF PASTA & MORE (3 day notice for all catering orders)
- EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
eggplant parmigiana delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella (vegetarian)
$65.00 - EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
eggplant parmigiana delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella (vegetarian)
$125.00 - LASAGNA CLASSICA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
lasagna classica light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil
$67.00 - LASAGNA CLASSICA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
lasagna classica light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil
$130.00 - TUFOLI AL POMODORO, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
tufoli al pomodoro 24 tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano, basil (vegetarian) **gluten free gnocchi pasta can be substituted
$65.00 - TUFOLI AL POMODORO, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
tufoli al pomodoro 24 tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano, basil (vegetarian) **gluten free gnocchi pasta can be substituted
$125.00 - FUSILLI BOLOGNESE, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
the traditional… 9 hour ragu of beef, pork, veal, chicken, mirepoix, vino sangiovese, a little sundried tomato paste, sage, parmigiano Reggiano ***gluten free gnocchi pasta can be substituted
$75.00 - FUSILLI BOLOGNESE, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-25PPL
the traditional… 9 hour ragu of beef, pork, veal, chicken, mirepoix, vino sangiovese, a little sundried tomato paste, sage, parmigiano Reggiano ***gluten free gnocchi pasta can be substituted
$145.00 - POLLO ALLA MARSALA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini
$79.00 - POLLO ALLA MARSALA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini
$155.00 - SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
veal medallions, prosciutto, mozzarella, spinach, EVOO mashed potato, sage
$86.00 - SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
veal medallions, prosciutto, mozzarella, spinach, EVOO mashed potato, sage
$170.00 - POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, over arugula cherry tomato salad
$79.00 - POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, over arugula cherry tomato salad
$155.00
SIDES (3 day notice for all catering orders)
- GRILLED ASPARAGUS, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10 PPL
grilled asparagus, EVOO, sea salt
$45.00 - GRILLED ASPARAGUS, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20 PPL
grilled asparagus, EVOO, sea salt
$80.00 - SAUTEED BROCCOLINI, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
sautéed broccolini, EVOO, garlic, chili flake
$45.00 - SAUTEED BROCCOLINI, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20 PPL
sautéed broccolini, EVOO, garlic, chili flake
$80.00 - MIXED OLIVES, HALF A QUART
mixed olives, citrus rosemary scented italian olives
$15.00
Sunday | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Monday | 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Tuesday | 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Wednesday | 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Thursday | 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Friday | 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Saturday | 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Rustic Italian cuisine inspired by our old family recipes and traditions.
1727 Mass. Ave, Lexington, MA 02420