
Italian
il Casale - Lexington
1727 Mass. Ave
Lexington, MA 02420
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Featured Items

Rigatoni alla Vodka con Burrata
creamy vodka sauce, dollop of buratta$29.00
Tagliatelle bolognese
A traditional... 9 hour ragu of beef, pork, veal, chicken, mirepoix, vino sangiovese, a little sundried tomato paste, sage, parmigiano reggiano$36.00
Chicken parmigiana
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad$31.00
DINNER MENU
Appetizers

"Nonna's Meatballs" (3 per order)
three traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil$16.00
Arancini (3 per order)
three porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze$14.00
Artichoke Fritto
fried artichokes neapolitan style, lemon thyme aioli$17.00
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
grilled pugliese bread rubbed with garlic, crushed san marzano tomatoes, sicilian oregano, maldon sea salt, black pepper, olive oil$15.00
Caprese Salad
heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, salt pepper, basil, oregano, olive oil, grilled bread$18.00
Burrata
creamy mozzarella, spicy bomba pugliese sauce, arugala, green onion oil, pine nuts, grilled piadina bread$21.00
Caesar Salad
romain lettuce, garlic brioche croutons, caesar dressing$18.00
Cheese Plate
caprine san tom (goat’s milk) pinna capretto (goat’s milk) montasio fresco (cow’s milk) candied nuts, honey, mustarda fruit, grilled bread$24.00Crispy Brussel Sprouts
lightly breaded fried brussel sprouts, aged balsamic, truffle tapenade, lemon juice, grana Padano$14.00OUT OF STOCK
Crispy Calamari
fried calamari, pepperoncini, preserved lemon, zucchini, grilled lemon thyme aioli, tomato sugo,$23.00
Insalata Verde
artisanal greens, fennel, mint, parsley, lemon crumbs, lemon dressing$18.00
Parmigiano Fries
herbed sea salt, parmigiano reggiano, truffle ketchup$14.00
Prosciutto Plate
sliced prosciutto di parma, candied nuts, honey, mustarda fruit, grilled bread$25.00
Pulpo Grilled Octopus
grilled octopus, fingerling potatoes, olives, cherry tomatoes, celery, arugula$23.00
Steamed Mussels
mussels, calabrian chili, white wine, garlic scapes, parsley, grilled pugliese garlic bread$23.00
whipped ricotta
WHIPPED RICOTTA CHEESE smooth ricotta, white balsamic honey reduction, olive oil, chili flake, grilled bread$15.00
"Nonna's Meatballs" (6 per order)
six traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil$32.00
Arancini (6 per order)
six porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze$28.00
Our Pugliese Potato Bread
1/2 of a large loaf. A rustic Italian potato bread with a hearty crust! great for toasting!$17.00
Entrees

Bistecca
10 oz New York strip, creamy polenta, grilled asparagus, gremolata$49.00
Chicken parmigiana
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad$31.00
Eggplant Parmigiana
delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella di bufala (this dish does not come with a side of pasta)$29.00
Rigatoni alla Vodka con Burrata
creamy vodka sauce, dollop of buratta$29.00
Gamberi Risotto
shrimp risotto, asparagus, cherry tomato, lemon juice, candied lemon (gluten free)$37.00
Lasagna Classica
light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil$31.00
Pollo alla Marsala
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccoli rabe (this dish does not come with a side of pasta)$33.00
Salmone
grilled faroe island salmon, pea puree, sugar snap peas, cherry tomato, lemon butter sauce$37.00
Spaghetti ai Aglio Verde (vegan)
spaghetti, green garlic scapes sauce, seasonal vegetables (vegan) (GF available)$27.00
Spaghetti alla Vongole
spaghetti, fresh clams, garlic, white wine, chili flake, parsley$33.00
Stracciatella Ravioli
creamy mozzarella ravioli, prosciutto cotto, fava beans, chili flake, garlic, lemon crumbs, brown butter$29.00
Tagliatelle bolognese
A traditional... 9 hour ragu of beef, pork, veal, chicken, mirepoix, vino sangiovese, a little sundried tomato paste, sage, parmigiano reggiano$36.00
Tufoli Pomodoro
tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano cheese, basil$27.00
Veal Saltimbocca alla Romana
three veal medallions, prosciutto cotto, veal demi glace, mozzarella di bufala, spinach, smashed potatoes, sage$39.00
Mediterranean Hake
poached hake, white beans, capers, olives, cherry tomato, white wine, lemon juice, butter, grilled bread$32.00braised pork
$30.00
Desserts

3 Mini Cannoli
3 cannoli cinnamon ricotta filled mini shells$12.00
Chocolate Espresso Tart
cinnamon gelato, chocolate crumbs, toasted almond, mint [GF available]$15.00OUT OF STOCK
Italian Cookies
three hazelnut biscotti, one lemon almond cookie$7.00
Lemon Olive Oil Cake
warm lemon cake, blueberry compote, vanilla gelato$14.00
Panna Cotta
vanilla custard, apple cider pomegranate caramel, pomegranate seeds, graham cracker crumble$13.00
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
warm rhubarb pie, graham cracker crumble, strawberry gelato$15.00OUT OF STOCK
CANNOLI KIT WITH LIBERTY SWEETS! (takeout)
six canoli shells from sicily, our cinnamon ricotta filling ready to go in a piping bag, three different toppings on the side from LIBERTY SWEETS; misty mints, jellybeans & cinnamon imperials (nut free) www.libertysweets.com$19.00
Tiramisu
the traditional recipe (a larger portion, serves 2 - 3)$26.00torta foresta
$15.00
Sides

Fava Beans
sautéed fava beans, pecorino, chili flake, garlic, olive oil$14.00
Grilled Asparagus
grilled asparagus olive oil, sea salt$15.00
Mixed Olives
mixed olives, citrus rosemary scented italian olives$10.00
Parmigiano Fries
herbed sea salt, parmigiano reggiano, truffle ketchup$14.00
Sautéed Broccolini
olive oil, garlic, chili flake, lemon$14.00
Truffle Polenta
creamy polenta, black truffle tapenade, parmigiano reggiano$12.00
Kids
Family Feast, Trays of Pasta & Salad (Serves 4-5 ppl, Takeout Only)

FUSILLI PASTA WITH OUR RAGU BOLOGNESE (serves 4-5 ppl)
FUSILLI PASTA WITH OUR RAGU BOLOGNESE, comes with a tray of mixed greens salad with house vinaigrette and our pugliese potato bread. [serves 4-5 ppl]$85.00
TUFOLI PASTA WITH TOMATO SUGO & MEATBALLS (serves 4-5 ppl)
TUFOLI PASTA WITH TOMATO SUGO & NONNA'S MEATBALLS, comes with tray of mixed greens salad with house vinaigrette and our pugliese potato bread. [serves 4-5 ppl]$85.00
FUSILLI PASTA WITH CHICKEN MARSALA (serves 4-5 ppl)
fussili pasta, chicken marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccoli rabecomes with tray of mixed greens salad with house vinaigrette and our pugliese potato bread. [serves 4-5 ppl]$85.00
TAKEOUT OUR BOLOGNESE SAUCE, 1 QUART
CATERING MENU (2 day notice for all catering orders)
APPETIZERS (2 day notice for all catering orders)

ARRANCINI, tray of 10
porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze$45.00
ARRANCINI, tray of 20
porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze$90.00
CARCIOFI FRITTI, tray of 10
lightly breaded and fried artichoke hearts, lemon thyme aioli dip$42.00
CARCIOFI FRITTI, tray of 20
lightly breaded and fried artichoke hearts, lemon thyme aioli dip$84.00
NONNA'S MEATBALLS, tray of 10
traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil$53.00
NONNA'S MEATBALLS, tray of 20
traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil$106.00
BURRATTA, PER PIECE
full ball of creamy burrata, arugula, honey drizzle, evoo, grilled bread$21.00
SALADS (2 day notice for all catering orders)

HOUSE SALAD, TRAY SERVES 15-20
house salad mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrots, kalamata olive, house vinaigrette$72.00
HOUSE SALAD, TRAY SERVES 25-30
house salad mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrots, kalamata olive, house vinaigrette$112.00
CAPRESE SALAD, TRAY SERVES 15-20
caprese salad fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, sicilian oregano, evoo, grilled bread$85.00
CAPRESE SALAD, TRAY SERVES 25-30
caprese salad fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, sicilian oregano, evoo, grilled bread$135.00
TRAYS OF PASTA & MORE (2 day notice for all catering orders)

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA, HALF TRAY SERVES 12
eggplant parmigiana delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella (vegetarian)$120.00
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA, FULL TRAY SERVES 24
eggplant parmigiana delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella (vegetarian)$240.00
LASAGNA CLASSICA, HALF TRAY SERVES 12
lasagna classica light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil$156.00
LASAGNA CLASSICA, FULL TRAY SERVES 24
lasagna classica light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil$312.00
TUFOLI AL POMODORO, TRAY SERVES 15
tufoli al pomodoro tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano, basil (vegetarian) **gluten free gnocchi pasta can be substituted$130.00
TUFOLI AL POMODORO, TRAY SERVES 30
tufoli al pomodoro tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano, basil (vegetarian) **gluten free gnocchi pasta can be substituted$260.00
FUSILLI BOLOGNESE, TRAY SERVES 15
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$180.00
FUSILLI BOLOGNESE, TRAY SERVES 30
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$360.00POLLO ALLA MARSALA, TRAY OF 20 PIECES
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini$176.00POLLO ALLA MARSALA, TRAY OF 40 PIECES
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini$352.00POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA, TRAY OF 20 PIECES
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad$166.00POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA, TRAY OF 40 PIECES
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad$332.00
SIDES (2 day notice for all catering orders)
GRILLED ASPARAGUS, TRAY SERVES 15-20
grilled asparagus, EVOO, sea salt$105.00GRILLED ASPARAGUS, TRAY SERVES 25-30
grilled asparagus, EVOO, sea salt$160.00SAUTEED BROCCOLINI, TRAY SERVES 15-20
sautéed broccolini, EVOO, garlic, chili flake$100.00SAUTEED BROCCOLINI, TRAY SERVES 25-30
sautéed broccolini, EVOO, garlic, chili flake$156.00MIXED OLIVES, HALF A QUART
mixed olives, citrus rosemary scented italian olives$30.00
All hours
| Sunday | 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 |
Restaurant info
Rustic Italian cuisine inspired by our old family recipes and traditions.
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