Lexington Menu
Food
Il Casale - Lexington
Antipasti
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Arancini
three porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
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Bruschetta Al Pomodoro
grilled pugliese bread rubbed with garlic, crushed ripe cherry tomatoes, sicilian oregano, maldon sea salt, olive oil
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Carciofi Fritti
lightly breaded and fried artichoke hearts, lemon thyme aioli
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Crispy Calamari
fried calamari, pepperoncini, preserved lemon, zucchini, grilled lemon thyme aioli, tomato sugo
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Polpo Grilled Octopus
grilled spanish octopus, grilled zucchini, potato salad, easter egg radishes, fresh herbs, castelvetrano olives
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Burrata
creamy mozzarella, candied pistachios, fruit mostarda, olive oil, grilled bread
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Nonna’s Meatballs
three traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil
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Steamed Mussels
mussels, calabrian chili, white wine, garlic scapes, parsley, grilled pugliese garlic bread
Insalate
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Caccio E Pepe Salad
massaged baby kale, frisee,, celery, tomato, black pepper pecorino lemon dressing
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Insalata della casa
mixed greens, slivered almonds, crispy pancetta, cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olive, lemon vinagreitte
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Caprese Salad
heirloom tomato, mozzarella di buffala, fresh basil, oregano, olive oil, grilled bread
Le Paste
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Lasagna Classica
light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil
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Eggplant Parmigiana
delicately layered with tomato, basil and fresh mozzarella
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Tufoli Al Pomodoro
tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano, basil
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Tagliatelle Bolognese
the traditional… 9 hour ragu of beef, pork, veal, chicken, mirepoix, vino sangiovese, a little sundried tomato paste, sage
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Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare
shrimp, mussels, white wine saffron broth, garlic, parsley
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Short Rib Ravioli
braised short rib filled ravioli, creamy tangy vodka sauce, ricotta salata, basil
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Vegan Gnocchi Ragu
jackfruit ragu, stewed vegetables, cherry tomato, parsley, pine nuts
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Capellini Ai Gamberi
angel hair pasta, sautéed shrimp, almond pesto, cherry tomato
Secondi
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Pollo Alla Marsala
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini
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Sole Picatta
pan seared sole, lemon caper sauce, spinach, fingerling potato
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New York Strip Steak
10oz new york strip, mashed potato, grilled asparagus, truffle aioli
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Grilled Salmon
salmon, green garlic mint pesto, sautéed chickpeas, snap peas, cherry tomato, grilled lemon
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Pollo Alla Parmigiana
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad
Daily Additions
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Sliced Prosciutto Plate
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Cheese Plate
pecorino peppato (sheep milk)
bastardo di grappa (cow milk)
cacio de roma (soft sheep milk)
candied nuts, honey, mustarda
fruit, grilled bread
Sides
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Mixed Olives
citrus rosemary scented italian olives
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Grilled Asparagus
EVOO, sea salt
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Sautéed Broccolini
EVOO, garlic, chili flake
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Parmigiano Fries
herbed sea salt, parmigiano reggiano, truffle ketchup
Kids
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Kid’s Pasta
choice of pasta, choice of sauce
[bolognese sauce]
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Kid’s Pasta with Meatballs
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Kid’s Chicken Cutlet W/ Fries
Beer & Cocktails
Il Casale - Lexington
Cocktails of The Day
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Purple Reign
empress gin, lemon juice, egg white, topped with olive oil drizzle and aromatic lavender
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Fire Bird
habanero infused tequila, triple sec, fresh lime, pineapple
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Il Toro
Silver Tequila, Ginger Liquor, Triple Sec, Hibiscus, Lime
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always sunny in watertown
coconut infused watertown whiskey, crème de cocoa, pineapple, orange, nutmeg
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Cask Aged Negroni
gin, vermouth, campari
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Cask Aged Manhattan
rye whisky, meletti amaro, amarena cherry
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House Winter White Sangria
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italian greyhound
vodka, grapefruit, aperol
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sazerac
sazerac rye, brown sugar, blend of creole & peychaud's bitters, absinthe rinse, orange
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brown butter fat washed old fashioned
brown butter infused rye whisky, rich simple, bitters
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fumo rosa
aperol, mezcal, ginger liqueur, lemon
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cider de amore
rye whisky, mezcal, meletti amaro, angostura
Beer on Tap
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Mighty Squirrel, Cloud Candy
NE IPA, (6.5% abv) Waltham, MA
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Zero Gravity, Green State
pilsner (4.9% abv) Burlington, VT
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Peroni, Nastro Azzuro
(5.1% abv) Rome
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Lord Hobo, Boomsauce
double IPA (7.8% abv) Woburn, MA
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Citizen Cider, Lake Hopper
(6.2% abv) Burlington, VT
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Fiddlehead
IPA (6.2% abv) Shelburne, VT
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Ipswich
oatmeal stout (7.0 % abv) Ipswich, MA
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sam adams, summer ale
citrus wheat ale (5.3% abv) Boston, MA
Beer Bottles and Cans
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Eggenberg, Classic Pilsner
austria, (5.1%abv/12oz can)
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Jack’s Abby, House Lager
framingham ma (5.2%abv/16oz can)
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Amstel Light, Pale Lager
(3.5%abv/12oz bottle)
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Alcohol Free
heineken 0.0, (>.00% abv/12oz bottle)
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Alcohol Free
athletic brewing, IPA, Run Wild (>.00%abv/12oz can)
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modelo
mexico (4.4%abv/12oz bottle)
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alcohol free
athletic brewing, light lager, cerveza athletica (>.00%abv/12oz can)
Zero-Proof Beverages
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Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
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Italian Sparkling Ginger Beer, BTL
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Chinotto, Italian Cola Soda, BTL
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Aranciata, Italian Orange Soda, BTL
Wine
il Casale - Lexington
Vino
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Sparkling
Prosecco, Glera, Terra Serena, Veneto, Italia Nv
Rose Prosecco, Casa Canevel, Brut, Italia Nv
Cabri, Spumante Fiano Di Avellino, Extra Brut, Favati, Campania, Italy Nv
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Bianco
coda Di Volpe, Contrada, Candida, Campania, Italia 2016
Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, I Lauri 2021
Vernaccia Di San Gimignano, Montenidoli Fiore, San Gimignano Italy 2020
Sauvignon Blanc, Ava Grace, Livermore, California 2019
Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Les Baronnes, France 2022
Vermentino Di Sardegna, ‘la Cala’, Sella & Mosca, Italia 2020
Soave Classic, La Bine De Costiola, Soave, Italy 2021
Chardonnay, Ava Grace, Livermore, California 2019
Fiano Di Avellino, Fra’, Favati, Italia 2018
Fiano Di Avellino, Pietrama, White Label, Favati, Italia 2012
Greco Di Tufo, Fra’, Favati, Campania 2018
Greco Di Tufo, Terratica, White Label, Favati 2012
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Rosé
Rosato, ‘aurore’, Cotes Mas, Languedoc, France 2022
Tuscan Rose, Montenidoli, San Gimignano, 2022
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Rosso
Bardolino, Le Fraghe, Veonese, Italia 2020
Cerasuolo Di Vittoria, Cos, Sicily, Italia 2016
Cerasuolo Di Vittoria, Baglio Delle Fate, Italia 2019
Barbera D’alba, Guidobono, Piedmonte, Italia 2021
Montepulciano D’abruzzo, Barone Cornacchia, Italia 2018
Chianti Classico, Riserva, Tenuta Di Nozzole, La Forra, Toscana Italia 2018
Chianti, Grati, Toscana Itali 2019
Nebbiolo, Guidobono, Piedmonte, Italia 2020
Malbec, Piattelli Reserve, Mendoza 2020
Primitivo, 31 Quota, Salento, Italia 2015
Pazzo, Sangiovese Syrah Blend from Napa, Bacio Divino, California 2016
Salice Salentino, Menhir, Puglia, Italia 2018
Aglianico, Iprinia Campi Taurasini, Fra’, Favati, Italia 2013
Aglianico, Taurasi, Favati, Italia 2011
Aglianico, Taurasi, Favati, Italia 2010
Aglianico, Taurasi Riserva, Vigna Quintodecimo, Quintodecimo 2012
Aglianico, Taurasi Riserva, Vigna Grande Cerzito, Quintodecimo 2012
Aglianico, Taurasi Riserva, Favati, Italia 2009
Barolo, Josetta Saffirio, Monforte D’alba, Piemonte, Italia 2015
Brunello Di Montalcino, Il Bosco Di Grazia, Toscana, Italia 2012
Catering
Il Casale - Lexington
3 day notice for all catering orders.
Salads
order a half tray, serves 8-10 or full tray, serves 15-20-
caprese salad
fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, sicilian oregano, evoo, grilled bread
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house salad
mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrots, kalamata olive, house vinaigrette
Appetizers
order per piece-
arancini
porchini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
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carciofi fritti
lightly breaded and fried artichoke hearts
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nonna's meatballs
traditional pork and beef "polpette al sugo" tomatos ragu, pecorino romano, basil
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buratta
full ball of creamy burrata, arugula, honey drizzle, evoo, grilled bread
Trays of Pasta & More
order a half tray, serves 8-10 or full tray, serves 15-20-
eggplant parmigiana
delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella (egetarian)
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lasagna classica
light meat ragu, creamy bechamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil
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tufoli al pomodoro
tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano, basil (vegetarian)
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pollo alla marsala
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sauteed broccolini
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pollo alla parmigiana
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, over arugula cherry tomato salad
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saltimbocca alla romana
veal medallions, prosciutto, mozzarella, spinach, EVOO mashed potato, sage
Sides
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grilled asparagus
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sauteed broccolini
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italian olives marinated in citrus and rosemary