Il Casale - Belmont

Name: Il Casale - Belmont
Address: 50 Leonard Street, Belmont, MA, United States, 02478
Telephone: (617) 209-4942
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (2054)

$31 to $50

Italian

50 Leonard Street, Belmont, MA 02478

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Neighborhood gem

Il Casale is located in the heart of Belmont at 50 Leonard Street. Acclaimed Chef Dante de Magistris and his brothers Damian and Filippo, the team behind the celebrated Restaurant Dante in Cambridge, have joined forces once again to bring rustic, authentic Italian cuisine to their hometown. The cucina Italiana, which is housed in Belmont’s historic firehouse, offers a beautiful brick patio, white marble bar, and barnwood tables for a unique and enjoyable dining experience. Il Casale is open Monday through Sunday. For reservations and more information please call 617-209-4942 or log on to www.ilcasalebelmont.com.

“I loved a lot of restaurants this year, wantonly and casually, and then I moved on. il Casale was one I loved seriously; it’s a keeper. Chef Dante de Magistris and his family hit this one out of the park.” - Devra First, Boston Globe

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Dining style
Home Style
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 209-4942
Website
http://www.ilcasalebelmont.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dante Demagristris
Private party facilities
Please inquire with us about our private party options.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
50 Leonard Street, Belmont, MA 02478
Neighborhood
Belmont
Cross street
Concord Ave
Parking details
Street parking available and municipal lot behind building complex adjacent the restaurant.
Public transit
Bus #74 coming from Harvard Square arrives right in Belmont Center.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Fritto Misto$14.00
crispy calamari, zucchini, lemon wheel, peppadew aioli
Scampi Bagna Cauda*$18.00
sautéed carolina white shrimp, herbs, hot pepper, white wine, lemon, garlic, grilled bread
Crostini di Tonno$16.00
yellowfin tuna carpaccio, avocado mousse, giardiniera, arugula
Bruschetta al Pomodoro$9.00
toasted Pugliese bread, crushed cherry tomatoes, garlic, Sicilian oregano
Burrata*$16.00
pistachios, mediterranean honey, sicilian oregano, evoo, smoked sea salt, grilled piadina
Maile$12.00
pork meatballs, sugo di testa, smoked scamorza cheese
Polpette$12.00
nonna's meatballs, tomato ragú, pecorino romano, basil
Arancini$12.00
crispy porcini-risotto cakes, melted mozzarella center, truffle-honey glaze
IL Casale Palle$18.00
two nonna's meatballs, two arancini, two maiale meatballs

Insalate

Caccio e Pepe*$14.00
massaged kale & frisee salad, lemon, pecorino, black pepper, diced tomatoes, marinated celery
Lattughe$14.00
field greens, cucumber, radish, cherry tomatoes, moscato poached pear, lemon vin, pecans
Fagiolini$15.00
string bean salad, shaved fennel, toasted hazelnuts, fresh mint, citrus vinaigrette

Formaggi

Formaggi$18.00
selection of aged cheeses from Italy, jam and crostini

The Ferrari

The Il Casale Experience
chef's 4 course family style dinner
- per person$55.00

Primi

all pasta is made in house; gluten free pasta available upon request, vegan pasta available upon request

Pasta del Giorno
the Italian pasta "classics"we all love, changes daily
- MKT
Rigatoni alla Norma$15.00
fried eggplant, tomato sugo, bufala milk ricotta
Ravioli ai Formaggi$15.00
pumpkin bisque, roasted delicata squash, almond amaretti crumbs, brown butter sage
Gnocchetti Nettuno
potato dumplings, lobster, rock shrimp, spinach bechamel, pomodori secchi, lemon crumbs
- MKT
Tufoli al Pomodoro$14.00
elbow pasta, San Marzano tomato sugo, Grana Padano, basil
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese$15.00
the traditional meat ragú from emilia-romagna

Secondi

Risotto alle Capesante*$32.00
roasted dayboat scallops "gratinate", brioche crumbs, saffron risotto, gremolata
Pollo Arrosto$26.00
citrus rosemary roasted half chicken, lemon caper sauce, warm zucchini salad, arugula (giannone, all natural & halal, QC)
Orata Aqua Pazza$36.00
greek sea bream fillet in "crazy water", cherry tomatoes, fennel, white wine, oregano, garlic, capers
Salmone Mediterraneo*$32.00
grilled faroe island salmon, pesto genovese, sautéed rainbow greens, olive oil mashed celery root
Saltimbocca alla Romana*$31.00
veal medallions, prosciutto, bufala mozzarella, veal demi-glace, sautéed spinach, mashed potato
Pollo alla Parmigiana$24.00
chicken cutlet, tomato basil sugo, Bel Paese cheese, arugula salad
Dal Mercato "Catch of the Day"
- Market
Dalla Brace "Cut of the Day"
- Market

Contorni

$10

Fries with Herbed Salt & Grana*
not available gluten free
Broccoli Rabe*
Sautéed Spinach*
with lemon bechamel

Cocktails

White Mountain Spritz$13.00
alpine liqueur, elderflower, ginger, prosecco, spruce tincture
Amaro Spritz$15.00
nonino amaro, bergamot liqueur, dry curacao, franciacorta
Sicilian Kiss$14.00
vanilla vodka, blood orange shrub, aperol, soda
Icaro$14.00
tequila, ruby red grapefruit juice, lime juice, habanero tincture
Fig-n-Date$13.00
fig infused vodka, date syrup, suze, sambuca raisins
Amalfi Kat$12.00
apostoles mate gin, limoncello cream, mint bitters
The Marsican$14.00
cocoa nib infused bourbon, orange, cherry, chocolate-tonic bitters
The Final Word$15.00
malfy con limone gin, dimmi, strega
Cask Aged Negroni$13.00
gin, 1757 vermouth, campari
Cask Aged Meletti Manhattan$13.00
overholt rye, meletti amaro, amarena cherry

Birra alla Spina

Great North Aleworks, Robust Vanilla Porter, RVP, Manchester, NH (6.5 % ABV)$10.00
Lord Hobo, IPA, Boom Sauce, Cambridge, MA (7.8% ABV)$10.00
Night Shift Brewing, Light Lager, Night Lite, Everett, MA (4.3% ABV)$8.00

Italian Birre Specialties

Birra de'neri, Pale Ale, La Bionda, Italia (5.6% ABV)$9.00
Peroni, Italian Pilsner, Nastro Azzurro, Italia (5.1% ABV)$7.00
Baladin, Spiced Pale Ale, Nora, Italia (6.8% ABV)$10.00
Moretti, Pale Lager, L'autentica, Bergamo (4.6% ABV)$7.00

Birre & Cedri

Downeast, Original Cider, Boston, MA (5.1% ABV)$7.00
Citizen Cider, Off-Dry, Unified Press, Burlington, VT (5.2% ABV)$8.00
Wormtown, IPA, Be Hoppy, Worcester, MA ((6.5% ABV)$9.00
Mighty Squirrel, IPA, Cloud Candy, Waltham, MA (6.5% ABV)$10.00
Athletic Brewing, Non-Alc Golden Ale, Upside Dawn, Stratford, CT ( 0.05% ABV)$7.00

Vini

experience three wines by the glass (2 oz each) $16

Spumante

Prosecco, Glera, Chloe$12.00
Lambrusco, Tenuta Pederzana$12.00
Franciacorta, 'Saten' Monzio Compagnoni, Lombardia$14.00

Bianco

Vermentino di Sardegna, La Cala, Sardinia$11.00
Coda di Volpe, Contrada, Candida, Campania^$11.00
Fiano di Avellino, Contrada, Campania^$14.00
Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Montenidoli, Tuscany$15.00
Etna Bianco, Carricante, Tornatore, Sicilia$16.00

Rosé

Rosé, Bollini, Alto Adige$16.00

Rosso

Bardolino, Le Fraghe, Veneto$11.00
Montepulciano d'abruzzo, Cerulli Spinozzi, Toscano$13.00
Valpolicella Classico Superiore, CA' la Bionda, Veneto$16.00
Barbera d'alba, Josetta Saffirio, Piemonte^$15.00
Nebbiolo, Josetta Saffirio, Piemonte^$18.00

Bottiglie

Sparkling

NV Prosecco, Glera, Chloe, Veneto, Italia$48.00
13 Franciacorta 'Saten' Brut, Monzio Compagnoni, Lombardia, Italia$56.00
NV Franciacorta, Ca' del Bosco, Lombardia, Italia$75.00
NV Brut, Gosset, Champagne, France$82.00

Bianco

17 Vermentino, 'La Cala', Sella & Mosca, Sardegna, Italia$44.00
16 Fallegro, Gagliardo, Piemonte, Italia$48.00
18 Etna Bianco, Carricante, Sicilia, Italia$64.00
17 Pinot Grigio, Stemmari, Sicilia, Italia$45.00
17 Pinot Grigio, Branko, Collio Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Italia$68.00
13 Grechetto, 'Grecante,' Colli Martani, Arnaldo Caprai, Umbria, Italia$48.00
17 Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Montenidoli, Toscana, Italia$60.00
16 Fiano di Avellino, Contrada, Candida, Campania Italia^$56.00
16 Fiano di Avellino, 'Exultet', Quintodecimo, Campania, Italia^$82.00
17 Sauvignon Blanc, Terre al Monte, Rivera, Italia$52.00
16 Frascati, Fontana Candida, Lazio, Italia$45.00
16 Coda di Volpe, Contrada, Candida, Campania, Italia^$44.00
16 Grillo, Feudo Maccari, Sicilia, Italia$48.00
15 Greco di Tufo, 'Jaune d'arles', Quintodecimo, Campania, Italia^$82.00
17 Trebbiano di Lugana, Ottella, Lombardia, Italia$48.00
17 Kerner, Manni Nössing, Alto Adige, Italia$75.00
17 Chardonnay, Stemmari, Sicilia, Italia$44.00
15 Chardonnay, Conservation Hill - Estate, Turtle Creek, Lincoln, Massachusetts$68.00
17 Chardonnay Pomino Riserva, 'Benefizio', Frescobaldi, Toscana, Italia$86.00

Rosé

17 Rosé, Bollini, Alto Adige, Italia$64.00
16 Rosé, 'Rosamara', Costaripa, Lombardia, Italia$60.00

Rosso

18 Bardolino, Le Fraghe, Veneto, Italia$44.00
17 Pinot Noir, Stemmari, Sicilia, Italia$45.00
14 Pinot Noir, 'Red Angel on the Moonlight'', Jermann, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italia$84.00
15 Sangiovese, Montecucco, Campi Nuovi, Toscana, Italia$56.00
15 Chianti Classica Riserva, Tenuta di Nozzole, Toscana, Italia$60.00
15 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Tenuta di Gracciano della Seta, Toscana, Italia$56.00
17 Barbera d'alba, Josetta Saffirio, Piemonte, Italia^$60.00
15 Barbaresco, Cantina del Pino, Italia$75.00
13 Gattinara, Travaglini, Piemonte, Italia$72.00
17 Nebbiolo Langhe, Josetta Saffirio, Piemonte, Italia^$72.00
15 Petit Verdot, Casale del Giglio, Lazio, Italia$52.00
15 Sfursat, Nino Negri, Valtellina, Lombardia, Italia$90.00
14 Super Tuscan, 'Paretaio', Falchini, Toscana, Italia$68.00
13 Montepulciano d'abruzzo, Cerulli Spinozzi, Italia$52.00
16 Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Campo Casal Vegri, CA' la Bionda, Ravazzol, Veneto$64.00
16 Bolgheri Super Tuscan, 'Villa Donoratico', Tenuta Argentiera, Toscana, Italia$75.00
16 Bolgheri Super Tuscan, 'Poggio ai Ginepri', Tenuta Argentiera, Toscana, Italia$58.00
14 Aglianico, Terra d'eclano, Quintodecimo, Campania, Italia^$86.00
- Magnum$175.00
09 Taurasi, Marziacanale, Vinosia, Avellino, Campania, Italia^$80.00
10 Merlot, Marina Cvetic, Colli Aprutini, Abruzzo, Italia$75.00
13 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, CA' la Bionda, Ravazzol, Veneto, Italia$110.00
14 Rosso di Montalcino, Bosco di Grazia, Toscana, Italia^$72.00
12 Barolo, Josetta Saffirio, Monforte d'alba, Piemonte, Italia^$138.00
12 Taurasi Riserva, Vigna Quintodecimo, Campania, Italia$182.00
- Magnum$365.00
12 Taurasi Riserva, Vigna Grande Cerzito, Campania, Italia$225.00
- Magnum$445.00

What 2,054 people are saying

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Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
1.5Value

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2,054 Reviews

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JimF
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All was good
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Karen
Greater Boston13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic dinner last Saturday night. The wait staff was superb and the food was outstanding. Instead of looking at a menu and wondering what I would have, I looked and said how am I going to decide? I want to try everything.
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PLee
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The ambience in the restaurant was pleasant and the service was good. I'd say that our server didn't check on us as much as I'd like and he seemed to be distracted. The pasta was a touch over-cooked and the fried eggplant was more like fried eggplant pieces, than an actual eggplant 'steak'. I had to add salt to my dish. All in all, though, the experience was "good", not "great". I'd go back, but there's better Italian in the area.
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RichM
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an all around pleasant experience with a good menu, excellent service, and a not too busy ambience (Thursday evening). We like it better than its sister restaurant, Wellington, which is also in Belmont, in that it has a more diverse menu and more reasonably priced meals with many half portions. Certainly a go-to choice.
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MBez
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This restaurant, in an old firehouse, is a good choice for a young person, couple or group, or anyone who wants an excellent dining experience and doesn't recoil from high decibels. The waitstaff is responsive and efficient, personable and knowledgeable, and the food is well prepared and presented. There is no pressure to leave quickly, but conversation is a bit difficult anyway. The menu, while not extensive, is primarily Italian cuisine, though with a flair. We did not sample desserts but found the appetizers, main courses and wine list as we hoped they would be. Overall, though expensive, it's fine dining.
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Edna VIP
Greater Boston54 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great night out at Il Casale as the food was excellent and the service was top notch. We ordered five courses and they spaced them perfectly. The only small complaint is the wine by the glass selections are limited. Would highly recommend the restaurant.
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Margaret
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating our anniversary and enjoyed our evening very much!
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Grateful
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Service had a big impact on the evening, but it was prime time Friday night. Young support staff, and a Sr waiter that did not supervise successfully. Quality food, and I will give it another go, but not at a peak time.
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HollyA
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Il Casale Belmont is unparalleled for excellent pasta and this time our lobster gnocchetti was light, flavorful, and most distinguished, the lovely sauce let the lobster truly shine through. Excellent scallops w saffron risotto and two superb salads, very different - one kale; one green beans w hazelnuts - very fresh and with exactly the right amount of dressing. An excellent recommendation of Greco di Tufo white wine capped it off. The only disappointment: our late reservation - 8:45 on a weeknight - meant the kitchen had closed before we could order dessert!
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DrQueue VIP
Greater Boston16 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best pasta I've had in years. Service was enthusiastic and terrific. Ambiance with exposed brick walls was great. Can't wait to go back.
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50 Leonard Street, Belmont, MA 02478

Additional information

Cross street
Concord Ave
Neighborhood
Belmont
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Home Style
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking available and municipal lot behind building complex adjacent the restaurant.
Public transit
Bus #74 coming from Harvard Square arrives right in Belmont Center.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dante Demagristris
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.ilcasalebelmont.com/
Phone number
(617) 209-4942
Private party facilities
Please inquire with us about our private party options.

Il Casale - Belmont

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Antipasti

Fritto Misto$14.00

Scampi Bagna Cauda*$18.00

Crostini di Tonno$16.00

Bruschetta al Pomodoro$9.00

Burrata*$16.00

Maile$12.00

Polpette$12.00

Arancini$12.00

IL Casale Palle$18.00

Insalate

Caccio e Pepe*$14.00

Lattughe$14.00

Fagiolini$15.00

Formaggi

Formaggi$18.00

The Ferrari

The Il Casale Experience

Primi

Pasta del Giorno

Rigatoni alla Norma$15.00

Ravioli ai Formaggi$15.00

Gnocchetti Nettuno

Tufoli al Pomodoro$14.00

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese$15.00

Secondi

Risotto alle Capesante*$32.00

Pollo Arrosto$26.00

Orata Aqua Pazza$36.00

Salmone Mediterraneo*$32.00

Saltimbocca alla Romana*$31.00

Pollo alla Parmigiana$24.00

Dal Mercato "Catch of the Day"

Dalla Brace "Cut of the Day"

Contorni

Fries with Herbed Salt & Grana*

Broccoli Rabe*

Sautéed Spinach*

Cocktails

White Mountain Spritz$13.00

Amaro Spritz$15.00

Sicilian Kiss$14.00

Icaro$14.00

Fig-n-Date$13.00

Amalfi Kat$12.00

The Marsican$14.00

The Final Word$15.00

Cask Aged Negroni$13.00

Cask Aged Meletti Manhattan$13.00

Birra alla Spina

Great North Aleworks, Robust Vanilla Porter, RVP, Manchester, NH (6.5 % ABV)$10.00

Lord Hobo, IPA, Boom Sauce, Cambridge, MA (7.8% ABV)$10.00

Night Shift Brewing, Light Lager, Night Lite, Everett, MA (4.3% ABV)$8.00

Italian Birre Specialties

Birra de'neri, Pale Ale, La Bionda, Italia (5.6% ABV)$9.00

Peroni, Italian Pilsner, Nastro Azzurro, Italia (5.1% ABV)$7.00

Baladin, Spiced Pale Ale, Nora, Italia (6.8% ABV)$10.00

Moretti, Pale Lager, L'autentica, Bergamo (4.6% ABV)$7.00

Birre & Cedri

Downeast, Original Cider, Boston, MA (5.1% ABV)$7.00

Citizen Cider, Off-Dry, Unified Press, Burlington, VT (5.2% ABV)$8.00

Wormtown, IPA, Be Hoppy, Worcester, MA ((6.5% ABV)$9.00

Mighty Squirrel, IPA, Cloud Candy, Waltham, MA (6.5% ABV)$10.00

Athletic Brewing, Non-Alc Golden Ale, Upside Dawn, Stratford, CT ( 0.05% ABV)$7.00

Vini

Spumante

Prosecco, Glera, Chloe$12.00

Lambrusco, Tenuta Pederzana$12.00

Franciacorta, 'Saten' Monzio Compagnoni, Lombardia$14.00

Bianco

Vermentino di Sardegna, La Cala, Sardinia$11.00

Coda di Volpe, Contrada, Candida, Campania^$11.00

Fiano di Avellino, Contrada, Campania^$14.00

Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Montenidoli, Tuscany$15.00

Etna Bianco, Carricante, Tornatore, Sicilia$16.00