

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
MENU
All Takeaway Orders are Taken By Phone after 3:30 pm Thursday through Sunday at 608.238.1922.
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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, Voss Organic's heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil & Villa Manodori artisanal balsamic vinegar, served with garlic-rubbed toast
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HOUSEMADE MEATBALLS
Housemade Knoche's beef & Fraboni's sausage meatballs in a sauce of San Marzano tomatoes, soffritto, white wine, roasted cherry tomatoes & fresh basil, garnished with Sartori MontAmore cheese
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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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PANZANELLA SALAD
Voss Organics heirloom tomatoes, local cucumber & red onion, fresh torn basil, olive oil toasted bread & balsamic vinaigrette
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ROASTED TOMATO SOUP
Voss Organics heirloom tomatoes simmered with roasted garlic, fennel, thyme, basil & cream, garnished with goat cheese crema
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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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MUSHROOM, SAUSAGE & FONTINA CHEESE
Roasted mushrooms, Fraboni's sausage, fontina cheese, black truffle, garlic & sage sauce
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PIZZA CARBONARA
With Nueske’s applewood smoked bacon, local egg, crème fraîche, black pepper & fontina cheese
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ROASTED TOMATO & GOAT CHEESE
Roasted market tomatoes, roasted garlic, fresh basil, mozzarella & goat 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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SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO & BASIL
Our housemade tomato sauce tossed with spaghetti & fresh basil, topped with parmesan cheese
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BUCATINI ALL’AMATRICIANA
“Spaghetti with a hole” tossed with a sauté of guanciale, soffritto, chili, garlic & Voss Organics tomatoes, finished with balsamic vinegar & Pecorino Romano cheese
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LINGUINE PICCHI PACCHI
Sicilian dish of sautéed shrimp, Voss Organics fresh tomatoes, shallot, garlic, Lombardino's garden mint & a hint of chili
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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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Specials
ROASTED DOOR COUNTY PEARS & NUESKE'S SMOKED HAM PIZZA
With fontina cheese, gorgonzola cheese & roasted garlic sauce
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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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ROASTED HEIRLOOM TOMATO TORTELLINI
Housemade tortellini filled with roasted heirloom tomato & fresh thyme served in a rich tomato broth, garnished with burrata cheese & fresh basil
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HALF CHICKEN DIAVOLA
Served Tuscan style with roasted potatoes, seared escarole, grilled lemon & Tuscan olive oil
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DOOR COUNTY POACHED PEAR
Vermouth poached pear set on honey sweetened ricotta, garnished with Door County dark currant sauce
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Contorni (Side Dishes)
CREAMY PARMESAN POLENTA
Anson Mills creamy parmesan polenta topped with Sartori MontAmore cheese
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ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
With thick-cut crispy Nueske’s smoked bacon & balsamic vinegar reduction
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Dolci
BLACK RUM BUDINO
Butterscotch custard topped with salted caramel, toasted pecans & whipped cream
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TIRAMISÚ
Kahlua, coffee & amaretto soaked lady fingers layered with mascarpone mousse
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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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Small Batch Boulevardier
4 Roses Small Batch Bourbon, Cocchi sweet vermouth, & orange bitters, served up or on the rocks with an orange twist
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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 2022
(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 2021
(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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Aia Vecchia Lagone 2020
A food & wine lovers dream. Good depth with decent structure. Cherry, vanilla & wild berry abound.
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