il Casale - Lexington
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1727 Mass. Ave
Lexington, MA 02420
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Featured Items
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts$13.00
brussels sprouts, truffle tapenade, aged balsamic, grana padano
- Tagliatelle bolognese$30.00
A traditional... 9 hour ragu of beef, pork, veal, chicken, mirepoix, vino sangiovese, a little sundried tomato paste, sage, parmigiano reggiano
- Tiramisu$14.00
the traditional recipe (a larger portion, serves 2 - 3)
DINNER MENU
Appetizers
- "Nonna's Meatballs" (3 per order)$12.00
- Arancini (3 per order)$10.00
- Artichoke Fritto$15.00
fried artichokes neapolitan style, lemon thyme aioli
- Bruschetta al Pomodoro$13.00
grilled pugliese bread rubbed with garlic, crushed ripe cherry tomatoes, sicilian oregano, maldon sea salt, evoo
- Burrata Caprese Salad$21.00
full ball of creamy burrata, heirloom tomatoes, almond pesto, sicilian oregano, evoo, grilled bread
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts$13.00
brussels sprouts, truffle tapenade, aged balsamic, grana padano
- Cacio e Pepe Salad$16.00
massaged baby kale, frisee,, celery, tomato, black pepper pecorino lemon dressing
- Cheese Plate$21.00
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
- Crispy Calamari$18.00
fried calamari, pepperoncini, preserved lemon, zucchini, grilled lemon thyme aioli, tomato sugo,
- Insalata della Casa$16.00
mixed greens, slivered almonds, crispy pancetta, cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olive, lemon vinaigrette
- Parmigiano Fries$10.00
herbed sea salt, parmigiano reggiano, truffle ketchup
- Pulpo Grilled Octopus$20.00
grilled octopus, fingerling potatoes, olives, cherry tomatoes, celery, lettuce
- Prosciutto Plate$23.00
sliced prosciutto di parma, candied nuts, honey, mustarda fruit, grilled bread
- Steamed Mussels$15.00
mussels, calabrian chili, white wine tomato broth, garlic, parsley, grilled garlic bread
- Our Pugliese Potato Bread$15.00
1/2 of a large loaf. A rustic Italian potato bread with a hearty crust! great for toasting!
- *Extra Grilled Piedina Bread$3.00
- Arancini (6 per order)$20.00
six porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
- "Nonna's Meatballs" (6 per order)$22.00
three traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil
Entrees
- Eggplant Parmigiana$26.00
delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella (this dish does not come with a side of pasta)
- Fusilli ai Gamberi$32.00
fusilli pasta, sautéed shrimp, almond pesto, cherry tomato
- Gnocchi e Piselli$27.00
potato gnocchi, pea cream, prosciutto cotto, cherry tomato
- Lamb Chops$39.00
3 grilled lamb chops, spring risotto, peas, tomato, splash of lemon
- Lasagna Classica$29.00
light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil
- New York Strip Steak$46.00
10oz new york strip, mashed potato, grilled asparagus, truffle aioli
- Pollo alla Marsala$31.00
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini (this dish does not come with a side of pasta)
- Pollo Parmigiana$28.00
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)
- Ravioli ai Tartufo$36.00
black truffle cheese ravioli, porcini cream, shaved parmigiano reggiano
- Ravioli alla Vodka$26.00
ravioli allá vodka (daily addition) our 4-cheese ravioli, creamy tangy vodka sauce, ricotta salata, basil
- Saltimbocca alla Romana$34.00
veal medallions topped with prosciutto & mozzarella, spinach, EVOO mashed potatoes
- Grilled Salmon$32.00
grilled faro island salmon 6oz, roasted fingerling potato, butternut squash puree, roasted brussels sprouts, balsamic, lemon
- Scallops Piccata$36.00
u12 scallops, lemon caper sauce, spinach, fingerling potato
- Spaghetti ai Frutti Di Mare$35.00
shrimp, mussels, white wine tomato broth, garlic, parsley
- Tagliatelle bolognese$30.00
A traditional... 9 hour ragu of beef, pork, veal, chicken, mirepoix, vino sangiovese, a little sundried tomato paste, sage, parmigiano reggiano
- Tufoli Pomodoro$24.00
tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano cheese, basil
- Vegan Gnocchi Ragu$25.00
jackfruit ragu, stewed vegetables, pine nuts, cherry tomato, parsley [GF available] [vegan]
Desserts
- Biscotti Apple Hazelnut$3.00
- Chocolate Trilogy Mousse Cake$13.00
triple chocolate mousse berry sauce, chocolate crisps
- Morrocan Almond Lemon Cookie$3.00
- Panna Cotta$10.00
vanilla bean panna cotta, poached pear, chestnut cookie crumble
- Torta Foresta Nera$12.00
black forest cake, chocolate ganache, raspberry sauce, chocolate crumbs, vanilla gelato
- Cannoli Kit!$15.00
six canoli shells from sicily, our cinnamon ricotta filling ready to go in a piping bag, three different toppings on the side (nut free)
- Tiramisu$14.00
the traditional recipe (a larger portion, serves 2 - 3)
Torta Foresta Nera
black forest cake, chocolate ganache, raspberry sauce, chocolate crumbs, vanilla gelato
Sides
- Grilled Asparagus$11.00
grilled asparagus EVOO, sea salt
- Parmigiano Fries$11.00
herbed sea salt, parmigiano reggiano, truffle ketchup
- Mixed Olives$7.00
mixed olives, citrus rosemary scented italian olives
- Sautéed Broccolini$11.00
EVOO, garlic, chili flake
- Sautéed Baby Corn$6.00
garlic, lemon aioli, ricotta saltata, parsley
Kids
CATERING MENU 3 day notice for all catering orders.
APPETIZERS
- ARRANCINI, PER PIECE$3.00
porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
- CARCIOFI FRITTI, PER PIECE$3.00
lightly breaded and fried artichoke hearts, lemon thyme aioli dip
- NONNA'S MEATBALLS, PER PIECE$4.00
traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil
- BURRATTA, PER PIECE$13.00
full ball of creamy burrata, arugula, honey drizzle, evoo, grilled bread
SALADS
- HOUSE SALAD, HALF TRAY SERVER 8-10PPL$45.00
house salad mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrots, kalamata olive, house vinaigrette
- HOUSE SALAD, FULL TRAY SERVER 15-20PPL$85.00
house salad mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrots, kalamata olive, house vinaigrette
- CAPRESE SALAD, HALF TRAY SERVER 8-10PPL$55.00
caprese salad fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, sicilian oregano, evoo, grilled bread
- CAPRESE SALAD, FULL TRAY SERVER 15-20PPL$105.00
caprese salad fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, sicilian oregano, evoo, grilled bread
TRAYS OF PASTA & MORE
- EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL$65.00
eggplant parmigiana delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella (vegetarian)
- EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL$125.00
eggplant parmigiana delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella (vegetarian)
- LASAGNA CLASSICA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL$67.00
lasagna classica light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil
- LASAGNA CLASSICA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL$130.00
lasagna classica light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil
- TUFOLI AL POMODORO, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL$65.00
tufoli al pomodoro 24 tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano, basil (vegetarian) **gluten free gnocchi pasta can be substituted
- TUFOLI AL POMODORO, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL$125.00
tufoli al pomodoro 24 tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano, basil (vegetarian) **gluten free gnocchi pasta can be substituted
- FUSILLI BOLOGNESE, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL$75.00
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
- FUSILLI BOLOGNESE, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-25PPL$145.00
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
- POLLO ALLA MARSALA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL$79.00
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini
- POLLO ALLA MARSALA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL$155.00
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini
- SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL$86.00
veal medallions, prosciutto, mozzarella, spinach, EVOO mashed potato, sage
- SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL$170.00
veal medallions, prosciutto, mozzarella, spinach, EVOO mashed potato, sage
- POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL$79.00
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, over arugula cherry tomato salad
- POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL$155.00
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, over arugula cherry tomato salad
SIDES
- GRILLED ASPARAGUS, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10 PPL$45.00
grilled asparagus, EVOO, sea salt
- GRILLED ASPARAGUS, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20 PPL$80.00
grilled asparagus, EVOO, sea salt
- SAUTEED BROCCOLINI, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL$45.00
sautéed broccolini, EVOO, garlic, chili flake
- SAUTEED BROCCOLINI, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20 PPL$80.00
sautéed broccolini, EVOO, garlic, chili flake
- MIXED OLIVES, HALF A QUART$15.00
mixed olives, citrus rosemary scented italian olives
Sunday | 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Monday | 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Tuesday | 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Wednesday | 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Thursday | 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Friday | 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Saturday | 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Rustic Italian cuisine inspired by our old family recipes and traditions.
1727 Mass. Ave, Lexington, MA 02420