il Casale Lexington Menu – Lexington, MA

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Lexington, MA

Old-world recipes from the chef’s family in Campania, Italy inspire the menu at this rustic spot. Based on 351 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

il Casale Lexington 02420

Address:
1727 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420

Phone: (781) 538-5846

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
 4:30–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 4:30–9 PM
Wednesday 4:30–9 PM
Thursday 4:30–9 PM
Friday 4:30–9 PM
Saturday 4:30–9 PM
Sunday 12–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM

Menu

DINNER MENU
FUSILLI PASTA WITH OUR RAGU BOLOGNESE [Serves 4-5 Ppl]
SHELL PASTA WITH OUR RAGU BOLOGNESE, comes with mixed greens salad with house vinaigrette and our pugliese potato bread. [serves 4-5 ppl]		 $75.00
SHELL PASTA WITH CHICKEN MARSALA & MUSHROOMS [Serves 4-5 Ppl]
SHELL PASTA WITH CHICKEN MARSALA & MUSHROOMS, comes with mixed greens salad with house vinaigrette and our pugliese potato bread. [serves 4-5 ppl]		 $75.00
TUFOLI PASTA WITH TOMATO SUGO & MEATBALLS [Serves 4-5 Ppl]
RIGATONI PASTA WITH TOMATO SUGO & MEATBALLS, comes with mixed greens salad with house vinaigrette and our pugliese potato bread. [serves 4-5 ppl]		 $75.00
TAKE OUT OUR BOLOGNESE SAUCE, 1 QUART
Take home our traditional Bolognese sauce $19/quart.
Enough for 2 Lbs. of pasta.		 $19.00
Artichoke Fritto
fried artichokes neapolitan style, lemon thyme aioli		 $15.00
Bruschetta Pomodoro
grilled pugliese bread rubbed with garlic, crushed ripe cherry tomatoes,
sicilian oregano, maldon sea salt, evoo		 $11.00
Burrata
full ball of creamy burrata, arugula, candied pistachio, mediterranean honey, strawberries, moscato poached pears, oregano, evoo, grilled bread		 $18.00
Caprese Salad
heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, almond pesto, olive oil, fresh basil, oregano		 $16.00
Cheese Plate
cheese plate
gorganzola dolce (cow milk)
caciocavallo (semi soft, cow milk)
piave vecchio (hard cow milk)
candied nuts, honey, mustarda fruit, grilled bread		 $19.00
Crispy Calamari
fried calamari, pepperoncini, preserved lemon, zucchini, grilled lemon thyme aioli, tomato sugo,		 $18.00
Citrus Salad
little leaf farm lettuce, beets, mandarin orange, gorgonzola, blood orange dressing		 $16.00
Insalata Della Casa
mixed greens, slivered almonds, crispy pancetta, cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olive, lemon vinaigrette		 $16.00
Mozzarella In Carrozza
the original mozzarella “stix”, crispy fried mozzarella, fresh tomato sugo dipping sauce		 $12.00
Parmigiano Fries
herbed sea salt, parmigiano reggiano, truffle ketchup		 $10.00
Pulpo Grilled Octopus
grilled octopus, fingerling potatoes, olives, cherry tomatoes, celery, lettuce		 $20.00
Sliced Prosciutto $15.00
Arancini (6)
six porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze		 $20.00
“Nonna’s Meatballs” (6)
three traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil		 $22.00
Our Pugliese Potato Bread
1/2 of a large loaf. A rustic Italian potato bread with a hearty crust! great for toasting!		 $15.00
Extra Grilled Piedina Bread $3.00
Breaded Fried Shrimp
6 shrimp over mixed greens, cherry tomato, grilled peach, jalapeno, gorgonzola aioli drizzle		 $32.00
Branzino
Grilled mediterranean sea bass, saffron risotto, zucchini, salsa verde		 $34.00
Eggplant Parmigiana
delicately layered with tomato, basil and fresh mozzarella

(this dish does not come with a side of pasta)

 $26.00
Faroe Island Salmone
roasted salmon, lemon honey, mixed french beans, roasted beets, curried carrot puree, hazelnuts, grilled lemon		 $34.00
Lasagna Classica
light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil		 $29.00
Pollo Parmigiana
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, arugula and cherry tomato salad

(this dish does not come with a side of pasta)

 $28.00
Pollo Alla Marsala
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed spinach

(this dish does not come with a side of pasta)

 $31.00
Ravioli Ai Formaggi
our 4-cheese ravioli, alfredo sauce, peas, prosciutto cotto, mixed tomatoes, chive panko crumbs		 $32.00
Saltimbocca Alla Romana
veal medallions topped with prosciutto & mozzarella, spinach, EVOO mashed potatoes		 $34.00
Spaghetti Co’ Vongole
fresh clams, white wine, parsley, garlic, peperoncino		 $32.00
Tagliatelle Bolognese
A traditional… 9 hour ragu of beef, pork, veal, chicken, mirepoix, vino sangiovese, a little sundried tomato paste, sage, and a handful of secrets		 $30.00
Tufoli Pomodoro
tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano cheese, basil		 $24.00
Vegan Gnocchi Ragu
jackfruit ragu, stewed vegetables, pine nuts, cherry tomato, parsley [GF available] [vegan]		 $25.00
Flat Iron Steak
10oz flat iron steak, truffle fries, arugula salad, truffle aioli		 $43.00
Fusilli E Gamberetti
fusilli pasta, argentinian shrimp, lemon cream, chilly flak, candied lemon, cherry tomato, parsley
[GF available]		 $32.00
Ravioli Ai Tartufo
black truffle cheese ravioli, porcini cream, shaved parmigiano reggiano		 $34.00
Chocolate Trilogy Mousse Cake
triple chocolate mousse berry sauce, chocolate crisps		 $13.00
Torta Foresta Nera
black forest cake, chocolate ganache, amarena cherries, lightly whipped vanilla cream, vanilla gelato		 $12.00
Cannoli Kit!
six canoli shells from sicily, our cinnamon ricotta filling ready to go in a piping bag, three different toppings on the side (nut free)		 $15.00
Tiramisu
the traditional recipe (a larger portion, serves 2 – 3)		 $14.00
Sautéed Spinach
garlic, chili flake, EVOO		 $10.00
Sautéed Broccolini
EVOO, garlic, chili flake		 $10.00
Parmigiano Fries
herbed sea salt, parmigiano reggiano, truffle ketchup		 $10.00
Grilled Asparagus
grilled asparagus
EVOO, sea salt		 $10.00
Mixed Olives
mixed olives, citrus rosemary scented italian olives		 $7.00
Kids Pasta
choice of pasta shape and sauces,
*gluten free available		 $9.00
Kids Breaded Chicken W/ Fries
breaded white meat chicken		 $14.00
Kid’s Pasta With Meatballs
choice of pasta shape and sauces,
*gluten free available		 $16.00
LUNCH MENU
Arancini
three porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze		 $9.00
Carciofi Fritti
lightly breaded and fried artichoke hearts, lemon thyme aioli		 $15.00
Crispy Calamari
fried calamari, preserved lemon, zucchini, grilled lemon thyme aioli		 $18.00
Nonna’s Meatballs
three traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú,
pecorino romano, basil		 $11.00
Parmigiano Fries
herbed sea salt, parmigiano reggiano, truffle ketchup		 $8.00
Semplice Salad
little leaf farms mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes,
carrots, ricotta salata, sherry vinaigrette		 $13.00
Citrus Salad
mixed greens, beets, mandarin orange, gorgonzola, blood orange
dressing		 $16.00
Nonna’s Meatball Sub!
four traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, mozzarella, parmigiana fricco, on a toasted bun
and garden salad		 $16.00
Chicken Parm Panini
choice of garden salad or fries		 $16.00
Mortadella Piadine
mozzarella di bufala, heirloom tomato, basil nut pesto, choice of garden salad or fries		 $16.00
Caprese Panini $16.00
Tufoli Al Pomodoro
tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano, basil		 $24.00
Tagliatelle Bolognese
the traditional… 9 hour ragu of beef, pork, veal, chicken, mirepoix,
vino sangiovese, a little sundried tomato paste, sage		 $28.00
Panna Cotta
vanilla bean panna cotta, strawberry, basil, balsamic		 $10.00

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Reviews

Yichun Leppala
We had the fried artichoke which was really tender and delicious. The lunch paninis were delicious and come with a side salad. Good variety of desserts too. Live music on Sunday lunch time.

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D. Marq
Very good chicken marsala this evening. Modern and pleasant atmosphere. High top tables. Very pleasant, attentive, and quick barkeep – Sara. Moderate prices. Would definitely return.

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Omnifarious
A very elegant interior with cozy tables makes for a fine atmosphere for an Italian restaurant. And the servers are at least decent.

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Julia Alpern
Food was delicious! Prices seemed a little high for how casual the ambience was (especially outside on metal blue tables) but everything was great – INCREDIBLE arancini. Though the servers were loudly moving around lots of tables next to us in the middle of our dinner which was a bit distracting, but nothing we could’ve done about that.

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Kathleen Morris
The beet / orange slice salad was honestly the freshest salad I’ve had. At home or in a restaurant. And the meat balls were good Italian meatballs. The service was more than excellent.

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Sheriff Nottingham
The food is overpriced and the waiters are dressed unprofessionally. The food itself is also not anything special. DO NOT GET THE OCTOPUS! It is way to salty and it looks like it was just thrown together. The calamari is ok. The pasta doesn’t have much flavor. The bread is under proofed. The kitchen is unsanitary the chefs aren’t wearing hair nets. In addition I saw one waiter pick something off a plate and throw it to the ground then lick her fingers. Disgusting.

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Nathan D
I had a superb business dinner here recently. Food is on point and my wife is Italian so I have high standards. Service is exceptional. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

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Mary Ann Wolf
Fantastic service, food and wine. I have never had such delicious food. Waiters were there all the time. Best place I’ve ever been. There were 11 of us and we were all loved it.

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Sona Antonyan
Great food great service! We love coming here with family or for a business meetings. Thank you for being great part of Lexington community!

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Omer Matityahu
Nice place and good food, live Jazz music on Sunday

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