il Casale - Lexington
Hours & Location
1727 Massachusetts Ave,
Lexington, MA 02420
781.538.5846
DINNER:
We're open every night of the week from 4:30pm to 9:00pm
Bar open until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
LIVE JAZZ BRUNCH:
Sundays 12:00pm - 2:30pm > Featuring LIVE JAZZ with Ethan Kaczowka, performing intimate duos with a rotating cast of some of Boston's finest players!
DINE-IN + TAKEOUT + DELIVERY + PATIO
Menus
Live Jazz Brunch Sundays 12 - 2:30
Antipasti
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arancini
porchini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
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Burrata
creamy mozzarella, candied pistachios, butternut squash puree, olive oil, grilled bread
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Crispy Calamari
fried calamari, pepperoncini, preserved lemon, zucchini, grilled lemon thyme aioli, tomato sugo
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Steamed Mussels
mussels, calabrian chili, white wine, garlic scapes, parsley, grilled pugliese garlic 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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Parmigiano Fries
herbed sea salt, parmigiano reggiano, truffle ketchup
Insalate
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Insalata della casa
mixed greens, slivered almonds, crispy pancetta, cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olive, lemon vinagreitte
Secondi
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Egg and Cheese Panini
scali roll, choice of garden salad or fries
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French Toast
brioche bread french toast, fresh berries, berry compote, maple syrup
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Chicken Parmigiana Panini
scali roll, chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano choice of garden salad or fries
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Caprese Omelet
egg omelet, tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, side of arugula cherry tomato salad, grilled bread
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Eggs in Purgatory
three eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce, angel hair, garlic, basil, grilled pugliese bread
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Pancetta Scrambled Eggs
scrambled eggs, pancetta crumbs, crispy potatoes, grilled pugliese bread
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Mortadella Piadina
piadina bread, mortadella, arugula, mozzarella choice of garden salad or fries
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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
Dinner
Il Casale - Lexington
Antipasti
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Arancini
three porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
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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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Burrata
creamy mozzarella, candied pistachios, butternut squash puree, 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
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Polpo Grilled Octopus
grilled spanish octopus, fingerling potatoes, olives, cherry tomatoes, celery, arugula
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Bruschetta Al Pomodoro
Toasted Pugliese potato bread, crushed san marzano tomatoes, rubbed with garlic, EVOO, Maldon salt, Sicilian oregano
Insalate
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Insalata della casa
mixed greens, slivered almonds, crispy pancetta, cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olive, lemon vinagreitte
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Insalata Barbabietole
roasted beets, artisanal lettuce, orange segments, pepitas, greek yogurt honey dressing, ricotta salata
Le Paste
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Lasagna Classica
light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil
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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 Aglio Verde (vegan)
spaghetti, green garlic scapes sauce, seasonal vegetables (vegan) (GF available)
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Ravioli ai Fungi
mushroom ravioli, corn cream, white balsamic reduction, crispy kale, parmigiano crumbs
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Spaghetti Alla Vongole
spaghetti, fresh clams, garlic, white wine, chili flake, parsley
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Rigatoni al Ragu di Maiale
rigatoni pasta, braised pork ragu, ricotta salata, parsley
Secondi
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Pollo Alla Marsala
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini
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Bistecca
10 oz New York strip, grilled asparagus, mashed potato, gremolata
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Grilled Salmon
salmon, lemon agave glaze, parsnip puree, parsnip chips, roasted multi-color cauliflower
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Pollo Alla Parmigiana
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad
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Eggplant Parmigiana
delicately layered with tomato, basil and fresh mozzarella
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pesce spada alla griglia
grilled swordfish loin, butternut squash pine nut pesto, sauteed spinach, tangerine reduction, crispy sage, grilled lemon
Formaggi
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Sliced Prosciutto Plate
sliced prosciutto di parma, candied nuts, honey, mustarda fruit, grilled bread
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Cheese Plate
a selection of Italian cheeses, 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, tomato, cheese & butter sauces]
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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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Fire Bird
habanero infused tequila, triple sec, fresh lime, pineapple
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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 Seasonal Sangria
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Brown Butter Fat Washed Old Fashioned
brown butter infused rye whisky, rich simple, bitters
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Cinder and Smoke
rye whiskey, mezcal, meletti amaro, angostura bitters
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Smoky Blood Orange Margarita
mezcal, Cointreau, blood orange, Campari, lime, agave
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Aperol Spritz
aperol, prosecco, soda water
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raspberry lime 75
raspberry infused dry gin, prosecco, lime juice, simple syrup
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autumn orchard
apple jack brandy, spiced apple pumpkin syrup, orange bitters
Beer on Tap
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Main Lunch IPA, Maine Beer Company
(7% abv) Freeport, ME
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Mighty Squirrel, Roma
Lager, (5% abv) Waltham, MA
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Peroni, Nastro Azzuro
(5.1% abv) Rome
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Zero Gravity, Green State
pilsner (4.9% abv) Burlington, VT
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Lord Hobo, Boomsauce
double IPA (7.8% abv) Woburn, MA
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Citizen Cider, Unified Press
(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
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)
Zero-Proof Beverages
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Phony Negroni cocktail, non alcoholic negroni
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Heineken 0.0, Non-Alcoholic
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Athletic Brewing Co, Non-Alcoholic IPA
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Italian Sparkling Ginger Beer, BTL
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Aranciata, Italian Orange Soda, BTL
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Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
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Molecola, Classic Italian Cola, 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
2 day notice for all catering orders.
Salads
order trays of salad for 15-20 or 25-30 guests-
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 trays of 10 or 20 of your favorate appetizers-
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 (order per piece of buratta)
Trays of Pasta & More
order trays of pasta, lasagna and more for 15-20 or 25-30 guests-
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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fusilli bolognese
the traditional… 9 hour ragu of beef, pork, veal, chicken, mirepoix, vino sangiovese, a little sundried tomato paste, sage, parmigiano Reggiano
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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
Sides
order trays for 15-20 or 25-30 guests-
grilled asparagus
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sauteed broccolini
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italian olives marinated in citrus and rosemary (0.5 quart)