FROM THE EAST BELTLINE:
Exit Park St. and go north to University Ave. Turn left onto University and follow into Old University Ave. We are at the corner of Old University Ave and Highland Blvd. You will find off street parking on the west side of the building.
FROM THE WEST BELTLINE:
Exit at Midvale Blvd and go north. Follow Midvale to University Ave. Turn right and follow to Old University. We are on the corner of Highland and Old University.
Thursday thru Sunday 4:30 - 8:30 Currently Seating First Come First Served Indoors Only
MENU
All Takeaway Orders are Taken By Phone after 3:30 pm Thursday through Sunday at 608.238.1922. Curbside Pickup Is Available.
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- Michael's Wine Picks of the Week -
- Bubbles -
Adami Prosecco Bosco di Gica (1/2 Bottle) Looking for something a little smaller? Grab this chilled bottle of prosecco. Subtle highlights of jasmine flower, stone fruit & beautifully fine bubbles. The bouquet is nuanced but it is also powerful in terms of its pristine sharpness & focus.
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Ruggeri Giustino B. Prosecco 2020 Vintage prosecco for the holiday? We say for sure! Youthful bright palate of lemon, pineapple & mandarin, fine bubble & light pear on the excellent finish. Treat Yourself!
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- Michael's Wine Cellar Picks -
Inama Bradisismo 2017 This has been on our reserve list for over 10 years & is totally delicious. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon – 30% Carmenere aged 15 months in 50% new barriques and 50% used. The nose displays an intense bouquet of red and black fruit, spices, pepper, ripe cherries and chocolate. The tannins are balanced making this wine ready to drink now or ageworthy for years.
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Castello di Bossi Corbaia 2013 Perfect Super Tuscan that is 70% Sangiovese & 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 18 - 24 months in new French oak. Black currant,cherry & dark berry backed by hints of tobacco, mocha & vanilla.
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- Antipasti & Insalate -
OLIVES al FORNO Roasted olives with garlic, citrus zest & fresh thyme, served warm from the brick oven
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BRUSCHETTA Brick oven toasted garlic rubbed sourdough bread topped with whipped ricotta, basil pesto & roasted cherry tomatoes, garnished with pickled red onion
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CAPRESE Creamy Italian bufala mozzarella cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil & Villa Manodori artisanal balsamic vinegar, served with garlic-rubbed toast
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HOUSEMADE LOCAL BEEF & SAUSAGE MEATBALLS Fraboni's sausage & Knoche's beef meatballs in zesty local fresh tomato sauce with basil, soffritto, garlic & red wine
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CALAMARI FRITTI Madison’s Favorite is back! Delicately fried squid served with marinara sauce, horseradish & lemon
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GORGONZOLA-STUFFED DATES Set on finocchiona salami with local pea shoots, toasted pistachios & a drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar
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INSALATA LOMBARDINO Mixed greens with slivered red onion, shaved fennel & Italian parsley, dressed with fennel seed vinaigrette
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SIGNATURE CAESAR SALAD Romaine lettuce tossed with croutons, Parmigiano-Reggiano & lemon-anchovy dressing, garnished with an anchovy, olive tapenade & hard-cooked egg
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SPRING GREEN SALAD Escarole, baby arugula, peas & Vitruvian Farms pea shoots with crumbled goat cheese & toasted almonds, dressed with sweet wine vinegar & lemon-infused olive oil
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ROASTED TOMATO SOUP Season's first heirloom tomatoes simmered with roasted garlic, fennel, thyme, basil & cream, garnished with goat cheese crema & basil shoots
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- Brick Oven Pizza -
PIZZA LOMBARDINO Prosciutto di Parma ham, roasted garlic, olive oil, mozzarella cheese & fresh arugula
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THE FRABONI Fraboni’s hot Italian sausage, San Marzano tomato sauce, spicy giardiniera & provolone
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PIZZA MARGHERITA San Marzano tomato sauce, bufala mozzarella & fresh basil
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PIZZA CARBONARA With Nueske’s applewood smoked bacon, local egg, crème fraîche, black pepper & fontina cheese
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MUSHROOM, SAUSAGE & FONTINA CHEESE Roasted mushrooms, Fraboni's sausage, fontina cheese, black truffle, garlic & sage sauce
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ROASTED ASPARAGUS & MUSHROOM Roasted mushroom medley, asparagus, green onion, roasted garlic & fontina cheese
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- Pasta -
SPAGHETTI alla BOLOGNESE Slow-simmered meat sauce of locally raised Stoneface Pastures pork, Knoches beef, pancetta, tomatoes & white wine, topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano
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ORECCHIETTE with FRABONI’S SAUSAGE & RAPINI “Little ears” of pasta with Fraboni’s hot Italian sausage, rapini, roasted garlic cream & a splash of brandy
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EGGPLANT NAPOLETANA Crisp rounds of eggplant stacked with caramelized onions, basil & mozzarella, set on spaghetti with roasted eggplant, golden raisins & San Marzano tomato sauce
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GNOCCHI PRIMAVERA Housemade gnocchi tossed in Amalfi style lemon cream with asparagus, peas, broccolini & baby spinach, garnished with Pecorino Romano cheese
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TAGLIATELLE with SHRIMP & SAFFRON Artisanal egg pasta tossed with sauteed shrimp, San Marzano tomatoes, dry vermouth, saffron & a splash of cream, garnished with Ligurian olive oil & snipped chive
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LAMB RAGU & GOAT CHEESE RAVIOLI Housemade goat cheese ravioli served in a sauce of Pinn Oak Ridge Farm lamb slowly simmered with herbes de Provence, white wine & San Marzano tomatoes, garnished with snipped chive
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SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO & BASIL Our housemade tomato sauce tossed with spaghetti & fresh basil, topped with parmesan cheese
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- Entrée -
HALF CHICKEN al MATTONE “Chicken under a brick” served on Anson Mills creamy polenta with rosemary-chicken reduction sauce
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PAN-SEARED SEA SCALLOPS Set on a salad of baby arugula, peppadew peppers, oranges & wood-grilled fennel, garnished with Ligurian olive oil
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- Specials -
BARBECUED OCTOPUS Wood-grilled Spanish octopus set on roasted Yukon Gold potatoes, fire-roasted red bell pepper, fennel, onion & garlic, garnished with Ligurian olive oil
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WOOD-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER Wood-grilled cauliflower garnished with housemade green goddess dressing
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COPPA SALAMI & BUFFALO MILK FRESH MOZZARELLA PIZZA With San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil & hot honey garnish
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FRABONI'S SAUSAGE & FIRE-ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER BUCATINI Bucatini pasta tossed with Fraboni's sausage, roasted red bell pepper, sherry wine, San Marzano tomatoes, roasted eggplant & fresh oregano, garnished with Sartori MontAmore cheese
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WOOD-GRILLED FILET of BEEF TENDERLOIN Served Tuscan style with roasted fingerling potatoes, seared escarole & grilled lemon, garnished with Tuscan olive oil
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JUMBO SHRIMP ON RISOTTO Mexican jumbo brown shrimp, grilled over a live fire, set on creamy asparagus risotto, garnished with Sicilian olive oil
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WOOD-GRILLED HALF CHICKEN DIAVOLA Served with roasted fingerling potatoes, seared escarole, grilled lemon & Tuscan olive oil
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40-DAY DRY AGED RIBEYE Wood-grilled 10oz ribeye served on olive oil mashed potatoes with grilled broccolini & Calabrese spiced veal reduction
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- Contorni (Side Dishes) -
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS With thick-cut crispy Nueske’s smoked bacon & balsamic vinegar reduction
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CREAMY PARMESAN POLENTA Anson Mills creamy parmesan polenta topped with Sartori MontAmore cheese
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BLISTERED ASPARAGUS Garnished with roasted garlic-lemon aioli & Aleppo chili
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- Dolci -
TIRAMISÚ Kahlua, coffee & amaretto soaked lady fingers layered with mascarpone mousse
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BLACK RUM BUDINO Butterscotch custard topped with salted caramel, toasted pecans & whipped cream
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CHOCOLATE NEMESIS CAKE Served with berry sauce & creme anglaise
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- Cocktails for Two Togo -
Lombardino's Negroni Campari, Death's Door Gin & Berto Sweet Vermouth
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Lombardino's Sidecar Bulleit Bourbon, Cointreau, Housemade Limoncello & Fresh Lemon Juice
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Lombardino's Cosmo Ketel One Citroen, Cointreau, Fresh Lime & Cranberry
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- Vino Lombardino -
These bottles of wine are priced for takeaway only.
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Inama Soave 2019 (WHITE) Intense, ripe and vibrant aromas of peah, pear & apricot that extends to the beautiful palate the finishes crisp & delicious
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Enrico Serafino Gavi 2020 (WHITE) Hints of peach & floral notes on the nose opening up on the palate to give a burst of stone fruit with a fresh finish.
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Morris Farm Rosato 2020 (PINK) Rose is great any day! Strawberry, raspberry & spice with an amazing finish (montepulciano)
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Aia Vecchia Lagone 2017 A food & wine lovers dream. Good depth with decent structure. Cherry, vanilla & wild berry abound.
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Carpineta Chianti Classico Fontalpino 2015 Large chromatic structure with ripe red fruits & beautiful floral notes, well-structured but great drinkability, light spice on the finish
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Zenato Ripassa 2016 A Lombardino's staple for almost 20 years...Big bold dark berry & cherry fruit, deep rich palate & bold finish
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Riversanti Barbaresco 2016 Wonderfully vibrant & ready to drink Barbaresco from Piedmonte shows fragrant cherry & raspberry with good fruit on the palate and a well-balanced finish
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