il Casale - Lexington

three traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil

three porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze

fried artichokes neapolitan style, lemon thyme aioli

grilled pugliese bread rubbed with garlic, crushed san marzano tomatoes, sicilian oregano, maldon sea salt, black pepper, olive oil

heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, salt pepper, basil, oregano, olive oil, grilled bread

creamy mozzarella, spicy bomba pugliese sauce, arugala, green onion oil, pine nuts, grilled piadina bread

romain lettuce, garlic brioche croutons, caesar dressing

caprine san tom (goat’s milk) pinna capretto (goat’s milk) montasio fresco (cow’s milk) candied nuts, honey, mustarda fruit, grilled bread

fried calamari, pepperoncini, preserved lemon, zucchini, grilled lemon thyme aioli, tomato sugo,

peaches, gorgonzola, aged white balsamic drizzle, walnuts [GF]

artisanal greens, fennel, mint, parsley, lemon crumbs, lemon dressing

herbed sea salt, parmigiano reggiano, truffle ketchup

sliced prosciutto di parma, candied nuts, honey, mustarda fruit, grilled bread

grilled octopus, fingerling potatoes, olives, cherry tomatoes, celery, arugula

mussels, calabrian chili, white wine, garlic scapes, parsley, grilled pugliese garlic bread

WHIPPED RICOTTA CHEESE smooth ricotta, white balsamic honey reduction, olive oil, chili flake, grilled bread

six traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil

six porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze

1/2 of a large loaf. A rustic Italian potato bread with a hearty crust! great for toasting!

10 oz New York strip, creamy polenta, grilled asparagus, gremolata

chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad

delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella di bufala (this dish does not come with a side of pasta)

fusilli pasta, 6oz scallops, pine nut pesto, cherry tomato [GF available]

shrimp risotto, asparagus, cherry tomato, lemon juice, candied lemon (gluten free)

light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil

poached hake, white beans, capers, olives, cherry tomato, white wine, lemon juice, butter, grilled bread

chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccoli rabe (this dish does not come with a side of pasta)

creamy vodka sauce, dollop of buratta

grilled faroe island salmon, pea puree, sugar snap peas, cherry tomato, lemon butter sauce

spaghetti, green garlic scapes sauce, seasonal vegetables (vegan) (GF available)

spaghetti, fresh clams, garlic, white wine, chili flake, parsley

creamy mozzarella ravioli, prosciutto cotto, fava beans, chili flake, garlic, lemon crumbs, brown butter

A traditional... 9 hour ragu of beef, pork, veal, chicken, mirepoix, vino sangiovese, a little sundried tomato paste, sage, parmigiano reggiano

tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano cheese, basil

three veal medallions, prosciutto cotto, veal demi glace, mozzarella di bufala, spinach, smashed potatoes, sage

3 cannoli cinnamon ricotta filled mini shells

cinnamon gelato, chocolate crumbs, toasted almond, mint [GF available]

three hazelnut biscotti, one lemon almond cookie

warm lemon cake, blueberry compote, vanilla gelato

vanilla custard, apple cider pomegranate caramel, pomegranate seeds, graham cracker crumble

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

the traditional recipe (a larger portion, serves 2 - 3)

mini peach pie, grilled peaches, vanilla gelato, graham crackers crumbs

black forest cake, layers of rich chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, raspberry sauce, vanilla gelato

sautéed fava beans, pecorino, chili flake, garlic, olive oil

grilled asparagus olive oil, sea salt

mixed olives, citrus rosemary scented italian olives

herbed sea salt, parmigiano reggiano, truffle ketchup

olive oil, garlic, chili flake, lemon

creamy polenta, black truffle tapenade, parmigiano reggiano

choice of pasta shape and sauces, *gluten free available

breaded white meat chicken

choice of pasta shape and sauces, *gluten free available

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]

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]

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]

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

porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze

porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze

lightly breaded and fried artichoke hearts, lemon thyme aioli dip

lightly breaded and fried artichoke hearts, lemon thyme aioli dip

traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil

traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil

full ball of creamy burrata, arugula, honey drizzle, evoo, grilled bread

house salad mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrots, kalamata olive, house vinaigrette

house salad mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrots, kalamata olive, house vinaigrette

caprese salad fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, sicilian oregano, evoo, grilled bread

caprese salad fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, sicilian oregano, evoo, grilled bread

eggplant parmigiana delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella (vegetarian)

eggplant parmigiana delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella (vegetarian)

lasagna classica light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil

lasagna classica light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil

tufoli al pomodoro tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano, basil (vegetarian) **gluten free gnocchi pasta can be substituted

tufoli al pomodoro tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano, basil (vegetarian) **gluten free gnocchi pasta can be substituted

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

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

chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini

chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini

chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad

chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad

grilled asparagus, EVOO, sea salt

grilled asparagus, EVOO, sea salt

sautéed broccolini, EVOO, garlic, chili flake

sautéed broccolini, EVOO, garlic, chili flake

mixed olives, citrus rosemary scented italian olives