il Casale Lexington Menu

4.3
(375+ Reviews)
$$$Italian, Bar
  • Appetizers

    • "Nonna's Meatballs" (3 per order)

      three traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil
      $12.00
      "Nonna's Meatballs" (3 per order)
    • Arancini (3 per order)

      three porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
      $10.00
      Arancini (3 per order)
    • Artichoke Fritto

      fried artichokes neapolitan style, lemon thyme aioli
      $15.00
      Artichoke Fritto
    • Beet Salad

      roasted beets, artisanal lettuce, orange segments, pepitas, greek yogurt honey dressing, ricotta salata
      $16.00
      Beet Salad
    • Burrata

      creamy mozzarella, candied pistachios, butternut squash puree, olive oil, grilled bread
      $18.00
      Burrata
    • Caesar Salad

      romain lettuce, garlic brioche croutons, caesar dressing
      $17.00
      Caesar Salad
    • Cheese Plate

      caciocavallo (cow’s milk) sola di latte (buffalo’s milk) fiore piccante (sheep's milk) candied nuts, honey, mustarda fruit, grilled bread
      $21.00
      Cheese Plate
    • Crispy Calamari

      fried calamari, pepperoncini, preserved lemon, zucchini, grilled lemon thyme aioli, tomato sugo,
      $18.00
      Crispy Calamari
    • Crispy Caesar Brussels Sprouts

      breaded and fried brussels sprouts, housemade caesar dressing, parmigiano reggiano crumbs
      $13.00
      Crispy Caesar Brussels Sprouts
    • Insalata della Casa

      mixed greens, slivered almonds, crispy pancetta, cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olive, lemon vinaigrette
      $16.00
      Insalata della Casa
    • Parmigiano Fries

      herbed sea salt, parmigiano reggiano, truffle ketchup
      $10.00
      Parmigiano Fries
    • Prosciutto Plate

      sliced prosciutto di parma, candied nuts, honey, mustarda fruit, grilled bread
      $23.00
      Prosciutto Plate
    • Pulpo Grilled Octopus

      grilled octopus, fingerling potatoes, olives, cherry tomatoes, celery, arugula
      $20.00
      Pulpo Grilled Octopus
    • Steamed Mussels

      mussels, calabrian chili, white wine, garlic scapes, parsley, grilled pugliese garlic bread
      $18.00
      Steamed Mussels
    • Arancini (6 per order)

      six porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
      $20.00
      Arancini (6 per order)
    • "Nonna's Meatballs" (6 per order)

      six traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil
      $22.00
      "Nonna's Meatballs" (6 per order)
    • Our Pugliese Potato Bread

      1/2 of a large loaf. A rustic Italian potato bread with a hearty crust! great for toasting!
      $15.00
      Our Pugliese Potato Bread
  • Entrees

    • Branzino

      grilled sea bass, celery root puree, black eyed peas, pancetta, gremolata, frisee salad [todays addition]
      $34.00
      Branzino
    • Cheese Ravioli ai Tartufo

      four cheese filled ravioli, truffle porcini cream sauce, shaved parmesan
      $32.00
      Cheese Ravioli ai Tartufo
    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella di bufala (this dish does not come with a side of pasta)
      $26.00
      Eggplant Parmigiana
    • Lasagna Classica

      light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil
      $29.00
      Lasagna Classica
    • Bistecca

      8 oz. hanger steak, sweet potato puree, grilled broccoli rabe, gremolata
      $42.00
      Bistecca
    • Pollo alla Marsala

      chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini (this dish does not come with a side of pasta)
      $31.00
      Pollo alla Marsala
    • Salmone

      baked faroe island salmon, lemon honey glazed, parsnip puree, cauliflower, parsnip chips
      $36.00
      Salmone
    • Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare

      shrimp, mussels, white wine saffron broth, garlic, parsley
      $35.00
      Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare
    • Spaghetti ai Porri (vegan)

      spaghetti, leek sauce, cherry tomatoes, seasonal vegetables (vegan) (GF available)
      $25.00
      Spaghetti ai Porri (vegan)
    • Tagliatelle bolognese

      A traditional... 9 hour ragu of beef, pork, veal, chicken, mirepoix, vino sangiovese, a little sundried tomato paste, sage, parmigiano reggiano
      $30.00
      Tagliatelle bolognese
    • Tufoli Pomodoro

      tubular pasta, san marzano tomato sugo, grana padano cheese, basil
      $24.00
      Tufoli Pomodoro
    • Vitello alla Parmigiana

      veal cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad
      $29.00
      Vitello alla Parmigiana
    • Fusilli ai Gamberi

      creamy calabrian chili sauce, pink Argentinian shrimp
      $30.00
    • ragu di maiale

      braised pork ragu, truffle polenta, gremolata
      $30.00
  • Desserts

    • Almond Biscotti

      $3.00
      Almond Biscotti
    • Chocolate Trilogy Mousse Cake

      triple chocolate mousse berry sauce, chocolate crisps
      $13.00
      Chocolate Trilogy Mousse Cake
    • Panna Cotta

      vanilla bean panna cotta, poached pears, lemon crumbs
      $10.00
    • Torta Foresta Nera

      black forest cake, chocolate ganache, raspberry sauce, chocolate crumbs, vanilla gelato
      $12.00
      Torta Foresta Nera
    • 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)
      $16.00
      Cannoli Kit!
    • Tiramisu

      the traditional recipe (a larger portion, serves 2 - 3)
      $14.00
      Tiramisu
  • Sides

    • Grilled Broccoli Rabe

      grilled broccoli rabe olive oil, sea salt, lemon
      $11.00
      Grilled Broccoli Rabe
    • Mixed Olives

      mixed olives, citrus rosemary scented italian olives
      $7.00
      Mixed Olives
    • Parmigiano Fries

      herbed sea salt, parmigiano reggiano, truffle ketchup
      $11.00
      Parmigiano Fries
    • Sautéed Broccolini

      olive oil, garlic, chili flake, lemon
      $11.00
      Sautéed Broccolini
  • Kids

    • Kid's Pasta

      choice of pasta shape and sauces, *gluten free available
      $9.00
      Kid's Pasta
    • Kid's Breaded Chicken w/ Fries

      breaded white meat chicken
      $14.00
      Kid's Breaded Chicken w/ Fries
    • Kid's Pasta With Meatballs

      choice of pasta shape and sauces, *gluten free available
      $16.00
      Kid's Pasta With Meatballs
  • 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]
      $85.00
      FUSILLI PASTA WITH OUR RAGU BOLOGNESE [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]
      $85.00
      TUFOLI PASTA WITH TOMATO SUGO & MEATBALLS [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]
      $85.00
      FUSILLI PASTA WITH CHICKEN MARSALA & MUSHROOMS [serves 4-5 ppl]
  • 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.
      $19.00
  • APPETIZERS (3 day notice for all catering orders)

    • ARRANCINI, tray of 10

      porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
      $30.00
      ARRANCINI, tray of 10
    • ARRANCINI, tray of 20

      porcini-risotto balls, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
      $60.00
      ARRANCINI, tray of 20
    • CARCIOFI FRITTI, tray of 10

      lightly breaded and fried artichoke hearts, lemon thyme aioli dip
      $30.00
      CARCIOFI FRITTI, tray of 10
    • CARCIOFI FRITTI, tray of 20

      lightly breaded and fried artichoke hearts, lemon thyme aioli dip
      $60.00
      CARCIOFI FRITTI, tray of 20
    • NONNA'S MEATBALLS, tray of 10

      traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil
      $40.00
      NONNA'S MEATBALLS, tray of 10
    • NONNA'S MEATBALLS, tray of 20

      traditional pork and beef “polpette al sugo,” tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil
      $80.00
      NONNA'S MEATBALLS, tray of 20
    • BURRATTA, PER PIECE

      full ball of creamy burrata, arugula, honey drizzle, evoo, grilled bread
      $13.00
      BURRATTA, PER PIECE
  • SALADS (3 day notice for all catering orders)

    • HOUSE SALAD, HALF TRAY SERVER 8-10PPL

      house salad mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrots, kalamata olive, house vinaigrette
      $45.00
      HOUSE SALAD, HALF TRAY SERVER 8-10PPL
    • HOUSE SALAD, FULL TRAY SERVER 15-20PPL

      house salad mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrots, kalamata olive, house vinaigrette
      $85.00
      HOUSE SALAD, FULL TRAY SERVER 15-20PPL
    • CAPRESE SALAD, HALF TRAY SERVER 8-10PPL

      caprese salad fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, sicilian oregano, evoo, grilled bread
      $55.00
      CAPRESE SALAD, HALF TRAY SERVER 8-10PPL
    • CAPRESE SALAD, FULL TRAY SERVER 15-20PPL

      caprese salad fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, sicilian oregano, evoo, grilled bread
      $105.00
      CAPRESE SALAD, FULL TRAY SERVER 15-20PPL
  • 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)
      $65.00
      EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
    • EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL

      eggplant parmigiana delicately layered with tomato sugo, basil and fresh mozzarella (vegetarian)
      $125.00
      EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
    • LASAGNA CLASSICA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL

      lasagna classica light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil
      $67.00
      LASAGNA CLASSICA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
    • LASAGNA CLASSICA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL

      lasagna classica light meat ragú, creamy béchamel, ricotta, grana padano, basil
      $130.00
      LASAGNA CLASSICA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
    • 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
      $65.00
      TUFOLI AL POMODORO, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
    • 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
      $125.00
      TUFOLI AL POMODORO, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL
    • 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
      $75.00
      FUSILLI BOLOGNESE, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL
    • 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
      $145.00
      FUSILLI BOLOGNESE, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-25PPL
    • POLLO ALLA MARSALA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL

      chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini
      $79.00
    • POLLO ALLA MARSALA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL

      chicken scaloppini, marsala sauce, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed broccolini
      $155.00
    • POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL

      chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad
      $79.00
    • POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20PPL

      chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, side of arugula cherry tomato salad
      $155.00
  • SIDES (3 day notice for all catering orders)

    • GRILLED ASPARAGUS, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10 PPL

      grilled asparagus, EVOO, sea salt
      $45.00
    • GRILLED ASPARAGUS, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20 PPL

      grilled asparagus, EVOO, sea salt
      $80.00
    • SAUTEED BROCCOLINI, HALF TRAY SERVES 8-10PPL

      sautéed broccolini, EVOO, garlic, chili flake
      $45.00
    • SAUTEED BROCCOLINI, FULL TRAY SERVES 15-20 PPL

      sautéed broccolini, EVOO, garlic, chili flake
      $80.00
    • MIXED OLIVES, HALF A QUART

      mixed olives, citrus rosemary scented italian olives
      $15.00

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