il Casale Lexington Menu
Welcome to il Casale Lexington, nestled in the heart of Lexington, MA. With its warm, inviting atmosphere, it offers a delightful blend of traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine. The menu features a variety of tantalizing options, including family feasts perfect for gatherings. For those dining with kids, the kid-friendly pasta and chicken dishes ensure everyone is satisfied.
Don’t miss the dinner favorites like Chicken Marsala served with fusilli pasta or the comforting Tufoli with Tomato Sugo and Meatballs, which serves 4-5 people—a wonderful takeaway option.
For dessert lovers, il Casale's signature Tiramisu and the exquisite Chocolate Trilogy Mousse Cake promise a sweet ending. The attentive staff and delightful ambiance make it an ideal spot for date nights or family dinners. Whether enjoying live music or savoring a glass of wine with your meal, il Casale Lexington guarantees an exceptional dining experience.
DINNER MENU - Appetizers
'Nonna's Meatballs' (3 Per Order)
three traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil
Arancini (3 Per Order)
three porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
Artichoke Fritto
fried artichokes neapolitan style, lemon thyme aioli
Beet Salad
roasted beets, artisanal lettuce, orange segments, pepitas, greek yogurt honey dressing, ricotta salata
Bruschetta Al Pomodoro
grilled pugliese bread rubbed with garlic, crushed san marzano tomatoes, sicilian oregano, maldon sea salt, black pepper, olive oil
Burrata
creamy mozzarella, candied pistachios, butternut squash puree, olive oil, grilled bread
Caprese Salad
heirloom tomato, mozzarella di buffalo, almond pesto, fresh basil, oregano, olive oil, grilled bread
Cheese Plate
caciocavallo grottone (cow’s milk) moliterno (sheep’s milk) latte di bufala (buffalo’s milk) candied nuts, honey, mustarda fruit, grilled bread
Crispy Calamari
fried calamari, pepperoncini, preserved lemon, zucchini, grilled lemon thyme aioli, tomato sugo,
Insalata Della Casa
mixed greens, slivered almonds, crispy pancetta, cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olive, lemon vinaigrette
Parmigiano Fries
herbed sea salt, parmigiano reggiano, truffle ketchup
Prosciutto Plate
sliced prosciutto di parma, candied nuts, honey, mustarda fruit, grilled bread
Pulpo Grilled Octopus
grilled octopus, fingerling potatoes, olives, cherry tomatoes, celery, arugula
Steamed Mussels
mussels, calabrian chili, white wine, garlic scapes, parsley, grilled pugliese garlic bread
Arancini (6 Per Order)
six porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
'Nonna's Meatballs' (6 Per Order)
six traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil
Our Pugliese Potato Bread
1/2 of a large loaf. A rustic Italian potato bread with a hearty crust! great for toasting!
Branzino
grilled mediterranean sea bass, celery root puree, gremolata, sautéed rainbow chard
Cheese Ravioli Primavera
four cheese filled ravioli, zucchini cream, corn, asparagus, cherry tomato
Eggplant Parmigiana
delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella di bufala (this dish does not come with a side of pasta)
Lasagna Classica
light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil
Bistecca
8 oz hanger steak, grilled asparagus, mashed potato, gremolata
Pollo Alla Marsala
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccoli rabe (this dish does not come with a side of pasta)
Salmone
baked faroe island salmon, lemon honey glazed, parsnip puree, cauliflower, parsnip chips
Spaghetti Ai Porri (Vegan)
spaghetti, leek sauce, cherry tomatoes, seasonal vegetables (vegan) (GF available)
Tagliatelle Bolognese
A traditional... 9 hour ragu of beef, pork, veal, chicken, mirepoix, vino sangiovese, a little sundried tomato paste, sage, parmigiano reggiano
Tufoli Pomodoro
tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano cheese, basil
Chicken Parmigiana
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad
Spaghetti Alla Vongole
spaghetti, fresh clams, garlic, white wine, chili flake, parsley
Fusilli E Gamberetti
fusilli pasta, shrimp, almond basil pesto, cherry tomato, parsley [GF available]
DINNER MENU - Entrees
DINNER MENU - Desserts
Almond Biscotti
Chocolate Trilogy Mousse Cake
triple chocolate mousse berry sauce, chocolate crisps
Panna Cotta
vanilla bean panna cotta, poached pears, lemon crumbs
Torta Foresta Nera
black forest cake, chocolate ganache, raspberry sauce, chocolate crumbs, vanilla gelato
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)
Tiramisu
the traditional recipe (a larger portion, serves 2 - 3)
Strawberry Panna Cotta
STRAWBERRY PANNA COTTA fresh strawberry, berry sauce, chocolate crumble
Grilled Asparagus
grilled asparagus olive oil, sea salt
Mixed Olives
mixed olives, citrus rosemary scented italian olives
Parmigiano Fries
herbed sea salt, parmigiano reggiano, truffle ketchup
Sautéed Broccolini
olive oil, garlic, chili flake, lemon
DINNER MENU - Sides
DINNER MENU - Kids
Kid's Pasta
choice of pasta shape and sauces, *gluten free available
Kid's Breaded Chicken W/ Fries
breaded white meat chicken
Kid's Pasta With Meatballs
choice of pasta shape and sauces, *gluten free available
FUSILLI PASTA WITH OUR RAGU BOLOGNESE [Serves 4-5 Ppl]
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 & MEATBALLS [Serves 4-5 Ppl]
TUFOLI PASTA WITH TOMATO SUGO & MEATBALLS, comes with tray of mixed greens salad with house vinaigrette and our pugliese potato bread. [serves 4-5 ppl]
FUSILLI PASTA WITH CHICKEN MARSALA & MUSHROOMS [Serves 4-5 Ppl]
FUSILLI PASTA WITH CHICKEN MARSALA & MUSHROOMS, comes with tray of mixed greens salad with house vinaigrette and our pugliese potato bread. [serves 4-5 ppl]
DINNER MENU - Family Feast, Trays of Pasta & Salad (Serves 4-5 ppl, Takeout Only)
DINNER MENU - TAKEOUT OUR BOLOGNESE SAUCE, 1 QUART
TAKE OUT OUR BOLOGNESE SAUCE, 1 QUART
Take home our traditional Bolognese sauce 19/quart. Enough for 2 Lbs. of pasta.
'Nonna's Meatballs' (3 Per Order)
three traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil
Arancini (3 Per Order)
three porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
Artichoke Fritto
fried artichokes neapolitan style, lemon thyme aioli
Beet Salad
roasted beets, artisanal lettuce, orange segments, pepitas, greek yogurt honey dressing, ricotta salata
Bruschetta Al Pomodoro
grilled pugliese bread rubbed with garlic, crushed san marzano tomatoes, sicilian oregano, maldon sea salt, black pepper, olive oil
Burrata
creamy mozzarella, candied pistachios, butternut squash puree, olive oil, grilled bread
Caprese Salad
heirloom tomato, mozzarella di buffalo, almond pesto, fresh basil, oregano, olive oil, grilled bread
Cheese Plate
caciocavallo grottone (cow’s milk) moliterno (sheep’s milk) latte di bufala (buffalo’s milk) candied nuts, honey, mustarda fruit, grilled bread
Crispy Calamari
fried calamari, pepperoncini, preserved lemon, zucchini, grilled lemon thyme aioli, tomato sugo,
Insalata Della Casa
mixed greens, slivered almonds, crispy pancetta, cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olive, lemon vinaigrette
Parmigiano Fries
herbed sea salt, parmigiano reggiano, truffle ketchup
Prosciutto Plate
sliced prosciutto di parma, candied nuts, honey, mustarda fruit, grilled bread
Pulpo Grilled Octopus
grilled octopus, fingerling potatoes, olives, cherry tomatoes, celery, arugula
Steamed Mussels
mussels, calabrian chili, white wine, garlic scapes, parsley, grilled pugliese garlic bread
Arancini (6 Per Order)
six porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
'Nonna's Meatballs' (6 Per Order)
six traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil
Our Pugliese Potato Bread
1/2 of a large loaf. A rustic Italian potato bread with a hearty crust! great for toasting!
Appetizers
Entrees
Branzino
grilled mediterranean sea bass, celery root puree, gremolata, sautéed rainbow chard
Cheese Ravioli Primavera
four cheese filled ravioli, zucchini cream, corn, asparagus, cherry tomato
Eggplant Parmigiana
delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella di bufala (this dish does not come with a side of pasta)
Lasagna Classica
light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil
Bistecca
8 oz hanger steak, grilled asparagus, mashed potato, gremolata
Pollo Alla Marsala
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccoli rabe (this dish does not come with a side of pasta)
Salmone
baked faroe island salmon, lemon honey glazed, parsnip puree, cauliflower, parsnip chips
Spaghetti Ai Porri (Vegan)
spaghetti, leek sauce, cherry tomatoes, seasonal vegetables (vegan) (GF available)
Tagliatelle Bolognese
A traditional... 9 hour ragu of beef, pork, veal, chicken, mirepoix, vino sangiovese, a little sundried tomato paste, sage, parmigiano reggiano
Tufoli Pomodoro
tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano cheese, basil
Chicken Parmigiana
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad
Spaghetti Alla Vongole
spaghetti, fresh clams, garlic, white wine, chili flake, parsley
Fusilli E Gamberetti
fusilli pasta, shrimp, almond basil pesto, cherry tomato, parsley [GF available]
Almond Biscotti
Chocolate Trilogy Mousse Cake
triple chocolate mousse berry sauce, chocolate crisps
Panna Cotta
vanilla bean panna cotta, poached pears, lemon crumbs
Torta Foresta Nera
black forest cake, chocolate ganache, raspberry sauce, chocolate crumbs, vanilla gelato
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)
Tiramisu
the traditional recipe (a larger portion, serves 2 - 3)
Strawberry Panna Cotta
STRAWBERRY PANNA COTTA fresh strawberry, berry sauce, chocolate crumble
Desserts
Sides
Grilled Asparagus
grilled asparagus olive oil, sea salt
Mixed Olives
mixed olives, citrus rosemary scented italian olives
Parmigiano Fries
herbed sea salt, parmigiano reggiano, truffle ketchup
Sautéed Broccolini
olive oil, garlic, chili flake, lemon
Kid's Pasta
choice of pasta shape and sauces, *gluten free available
Kid's Breaded Chicken W/ Fries
breaded white meat chicken
Kid's Pasta With Meatballs
choice of pasta shape and sauces, *gluten free available
Kids
Family Feast, Trays of Pasta & Salad (Serves 4-5 ppl, Takeout Only)
FUSILLI PASTA WITH OUR RAGU BOLOGNESE [Serves 4-5 Ppl]
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 & MEATBALLS [Serves 4-5 Ppl]
TUFOLI PASTA WITH TOMATO SUGO & MEATBALLS, comes with tray of mixed greens salad with house vinaigrette and our pugliese potato bread. [serves 4-5 ppl]
FUSILLI PASTA WITH CHICKEN MARSALA & MUSHROOMS [Serves 4-5 Ppl]
FUSILLI PASTA WITH CHICKEN MARSALA & MUSHROOMS, comes with tray of mixed greens salad with house vinaigrette and our pugliese potato bread. [serves 4-5 ppl]
TAKE OUT OUR BOLOGNESE SAUCE, 1 QUART
Take home our traditional Bolognese sauce 19/quart. Enough for 2 Lbs. of pasta.
TAKEOUT OUR BOLOGNESE SAUCE, 1 QUART
CATERING MENU (3 day notice for all catering orders) - APPETIZERS (3 day notice for all catering orders)
ARRANCINI, Tray Of 10
porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
ARRANCINI, Tray Of 20
porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
CARCIOFI FRITTI, Tray Of 10
lightly breaded and fried artichoke hearts, lemon thyme aioli dip
CARCIOFI FRITTI, Tray Of 20
lightly breaded and fried artichoke hearts, lemon thyme aioli dip
NONNA'S MEATBALLS, Tray Of 10
traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil
NONNA'S MEATBALLS, Tray Of 20
traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil
BURRATTA, PER PIECE
full ball of creamy burrata, arugula, honey drizzle, evoo, grilled bread
HOUSE SALAD, HALF TRAY SERVER 8-10PPL
house salad mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrots, kalamata olive, house vinaigrette
HOUSE SALAD, FULL TRAY SERVER 15-20PPL
house salad mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrots, kalamata olive, house vinaigrette
CAPRESE SALAD, HALF TRAY SERVER 8-10PPL
caprese salad fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, sicilian oregano, evoo, grilled bread
CAPRESE SALAD, FULL TRAY SERVER 15-20PPL
caprese salad fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, sicilian oregano, evoo, grilled bread
CATERING MENU (3 day notice for all catering orders) - SALADS (3 day notice for all catering orders)
CATERING MENU (3 day notice for all catering orders) - TRAYS OF PASTA & MORE (3 day notice for all catering orders)
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
eggplant parmigiana delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella (vegetarian)
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
eggplant parmigiana delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella (vegetarian)
LASAGNA CLASSICA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
lasagna classica light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil
LASAGNA CLASSICA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
lasagna classica light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil
TUFOLI AL POMODORO, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
tufoli al pomodoro 24 tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano, basil (vegetarian) **gluten free gnocchi pasta can be substituted
TUFOLI AL POMODORO, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
tufoli al pomodoro 24 tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano, basil (vegetarian) **gluten free gnocchi pasta can be substituted
FUSILLI BOLOGNESE, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
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
FUSILLI BOLOGNESE, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-25PPL
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
POLLO ALLA MARSALA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini
POLLO ALLA MARSALA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini
POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad
POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad
GRILLED ASPARAGUS, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10 PPL
grilled asparagus, EVOO, sea salt
GRILLED ASPARAGUS, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20 PPL
grilled asparagus, EVOO, sea salt
SAUTEED BROCCOLINI, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
sautéed broccolini, EVOO, garlic, chili flake
SAUTEED BROCCOLINI, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20 PPL
sautéed broccolini, EVOO, garlic, chili flake
MIXED OLIVES, HALF A QUART
mixed olives, citrus rosemary scented italian olives
CATERING MENU (3 day notice for all catering orders) - SIDES (3 day notice for all catering orders)
APPETIZERS (3 day notice for all catering orders)
ARRANCINI, Tray Of 10
porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
ARRANCINI, Tray Of 20
porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
CARCIOFI FRITTI, Tray Of 10
lightly breaded and fried artichoke hearts, lemon thyme aioli dip
CARCIOFI FRITTI, Tray Of 20
lightly breaded and fried artichoke hearts, lemon thyme aioli dip
NONNA'S MEATBALLS, Tray Of 10
traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil
NONNA'S MEATBALLS, Tray Of 20
traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil
BURRATTA, PER PIECE
full ball of creamy burrata, arugula, honey drizzle, evoo, grilled bread
HOUSE SALAD, HALF TRAY SERVER 8-10PPL
house salad mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrots, kalamata olive, house vinaigrette
HOUSE SALAD, FULL TRAY SERVER 15-20PPL
house salad mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrots, kalamata olive, house vinaigrette
CAPRESE SALAD, HALF TRAY SERVER 8-10PPL
caprese salad fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, sicilian oregano, evoo, grilled bread
CAPRESE SALAD, FULL TRAY SERVER 15-20PPL
caprese salad fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, sicilian oregano, evoo, grilled bread
SALADS (3 day notice for all catering orders)
TRAYS OF PASTA & MORE (3 day notice for all catering orders)
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
eggplant parmigiana delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella (vegetarian)
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
eggplant parmigiana delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella (vegetarian)
LASAGNA CLASSICA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
lasagna classica light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil
LASAGNA CLASSICA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
lasagna classica light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil
TUFOLI AL POMODORO, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
tufoli al pomodoro 24 tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano, basil (vegetarian) **gluten free gnocchi pasta can be substituted
TUFOLI AL POMODORO, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
tufoli al pomodoro 24 tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano, basil (vegetarian) **gluten free gnocchi pasta can be substituted
FUSILLI BOLOGNESE, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
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
FUSILLI BOLOGNESE, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-25PPL
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
POLLO ALLA MARSALA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini
POLLO ALLA MARSALA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini
POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad
POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad
GRILLED ASPARAGUS, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10 PPL
grilled asparagus, EVOO, sea salt
GRILLED ASPARAGUS, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20 PPL
grilled asparagus, EVOO, sea salt
SAUTEED BROCCOLINI, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
sautéed broccolini, EVOO, garlic, chili flake
SAUTEED BROCCOLINI, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20 PPL
sautéed broccolini, EVOO, garlic, chili flake
MIXED OLIVES, HALF A QUART
mixed olives, citrus rosemary scented italian olives