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 late night
JAZZ LUNCH:
Sundays 12:00pm - 2:30pm >> Featuring LIVE JAZZ!
DINE-IN + TAKEOUT + DELIVERY + PATIO
Menus
Food
Il Casale - Lexington
Antipasti
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Arancini
three porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
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Mushroom Bruschetta
grilled pugliese bread, sautéed mushrooms, oregano, parsley
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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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Mozzarella Carrozza
crispy fried mozzarella sandwich, tangy tomato sugo dipping sauce
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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
full ball of creamy burrata, arugula, candied pistachio, butternut squash puree, honey, evoo, 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 broth, garlic, parsley, grilled 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
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 tomato broth, garlic, parsley
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Ravioli Ai Formaggi
our 4-cheese ravioli, alfredo sauce, peas, prosciutto cotto, mixed tomatoes, chive crumbs
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Ravioli ai Tartufo
black truffle cheese ravioli, porcini cream, shaved parmigiano reggiano
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Vegan Gnocchi Ragu
jackfruit ragu, stewed vegetables, cherry tomato, parsley, pine nuts
Secondi
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Pollo Alla Marsala
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini
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Saltimbocca Alla Romana
veal medallions, prosciutto, mozzarella, spinach, EVOO mashed potato, sage
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Seared Scallops
grilled scallops, farro, butternut squash puree, roasted brussels sprouts, balsamic, lemon
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Branzino
grilled mediterranean sea bass, saffron broth, potato, tomato, chickpeas, zucchini, parsley
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New York Strip Steak
10oz new york strip steak, truffle fries, arugula 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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lavender gin sling
gin, sweet vermouth, fresh lemon juice, bitters, lavender essence
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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 Red Sangria
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italian greyhound
vodka, grapefruit, aperol
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Spiced Punch
spiced rum, mezcal, triple sec, lime, cinnamon hibiscus syrup
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brown butter fat washed old fashioned
brown butter infused rye whisky, rich simple, bitters
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winter holiday in a glass
becherovka a Czech herbal liquor, rosemary simple, prosecco
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cider de amore
citizen cider; semi-sweet cider, crème yvette; rich violet berry liquor
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
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