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    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
      $24.00
    • Crispy Brussel Sprouts

      lightly breaded fried brussel sprouts, aged balsamic, truffle tapenade, lemon juice, grana Padano
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • 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
      $32.00
    • braised 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]
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • 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
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • 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)
      $26.00
    • torta 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

    • Kid's Pasta

      choice of pasta shape and sauces, *gluten free available
      $13.00
    • Kid's Breaded Chicken w/ Fries

      breaded white meat chicken
      $16.00
    • Kid's Pasta With Meatballs

      choice of pasta shape and sauces, *gluten free available
      $19.00

    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

    • TAKE OUT OUR BOLOGNESE SAUCE, 1 QUART

      Take home our traditional Bolognese sauce Enough for 2 Lbs. of pasta.
      $22.00

    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
      $360.00
    • POLLO ALLA MARSALA, TRAY OF 20 PIECES

      chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini
      $176.00
    • POLLO ALLA MARSALA, TRAY OF 40 PIECES

      chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini
      $352.00
    • POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA, TRAY OF 20 PIECES

      chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad
      $166.00
    • POLLO 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
      $105.00
    • GRILLED ASPARAGUS, TRAY SERVES 25-30

      grilled asparagus, EVOO, sea salt
      $160.00
    • SAUTEED BROCCOLINI, TRAY SERVES 15-20

      sautéed broccolini, EVOO, garlic, chili flake
      $100.00
    • SAUTEED BROCCOLINI, TRAY SERVES 25-30

      sautéed broccolini, EVOO, garlic, chili flake
      $156.00
    • MIXED OLIVES, HALF A QUART

      mixed olives, citrus rosemary scented italian olives
      $30.00

    All hours
    Sunday4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Monday4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Rustic Italian cuisine inspired by our old family recipes and traditions.

    Location

    1727 Mass. Ave, Lexington, MA 02420

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