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. No takeaway orders between 5:45 & 6:30 on Friday & Saturday nights.
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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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LOMBARDINO'S CAPRESE
Creamy Italian bufala mozzarella cheese, Voss Organics 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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SPRING GREEN SALAD
Escarole, baby arugula, frisee & Vitruvian Farms pea shoots with LaClare crumbled goat cheese & toasted almonds, dressed with lemon-infused olive oil vinaigrette
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ASPARAGUS SOUP
Fresh local asparagus simmered with white wine, Sassy Cow cream, bay leaf & a hint of nutmeg, garnished with crisped pancetta & local 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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COPPA SALAMI & BUFFALO MILK FRESH MOZZARELLA PIZZA
With San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil & hot honey garnish
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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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TAGLIATELLE with SHRIMP & APSARAGUS
Italian made artisanal egg pasta tossed with fresh shrimp & asparagus in a tangy, lemony sauce with ricotta, mascarpone, row butter & fresh rosemary, garnished with snipped chive
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RAGU of BOAR with PAPPARDELLE
Slowly braised wild boar shoulder cooked in the Tuscan style with Chianti, heirloom tomato, soffritto & fresh rosemary tossed with house made pappardelle, garnished with parmesan cheese & lemon gremolata
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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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ROASTED ALASKAN HALIBUT
Set on roasted red bell pepper sauce with wood-grilled broccolini & roasted cauliflower tossed garlic, shallot, peppadew peppers, golden raisins, capers & toasted pine nuts
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MUSHROOM RAGU OVER POLENTA
Local oyster, cremini & portabella mushrooms sauteed with garlic, shallot, fresh sage, sherry wine, balsamic vinegar & Sassy Cow heavy cream served on creamy parmesan Anson Mills polenta, garnished with Sartori MontAmore cheese
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Specials
WOOD-GRILLED ASPARAGUS & BROCCOLINI
Grilled Garden to Be Farms asparagus & broccolini set on spicy calabrese chili sauce
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SAUTEED MUSSELS
Prince Edward Island mussels sautéed with Nueske's smoked bacon, Sassy Cow cream, anisette, white soffritto, fresh rosemary & roasted cherry tomatoes
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WOOD-GRILLED LOCAL ASPARAGUS & MUSHROOM PIZZA
Roasted local oyster & cremini mushrooms, grilled asparagus, green onion, roasted garlic & fontina cheese
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PAN-SEARED SEA SCALLOPS
Butter-basted scallops set on herbed potato purée with a southern Italian style ratatouille of roma tomato, zucchini, red onion, garlic, roasted red bell pepper & eggplant
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LINGUINE with SLOW-ROASTED PORK BELLY
Housemade slow-roasted pork belly simmered with white wine, garlic, San Marzano tomatoes & fennel, tossed with linguine, garnished with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
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RAVIOLI di FONDUTA
Housemade Cacciocavalo cheese fondue filled ravioli in a sauce of local asparagus, sweet peas, capocollo ham, white wine, garlic & cream, garnished with parmesan cheese & Aleppo
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WOOD-GRILLED FILET OF BEEF or BEEF RIBEYE
With wood-grilled broccolini & a sauce of local oyster, cremini & portabella mushrooms sautéed with garlic, shallot, fresh sage, balsamic vinegar, Sassy Cow heavy cream & sherry wine
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VEAL SALTIMBOCCA
Wisconsin raised Strauss veal, pounded thin with prosciutto, breaded & pan-seared, set on housemade spaetzle tossed in basil-pinenut pesto, garnished with marsala sage sauce
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WOOD-GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN
Set on house made gnocchi with Nueske’s smoked bacon, roasted cherry tomatoes, Fresh basil, Tuscan kale, swiss chard, heirloom tomato passata, garlic, shallot & a splash of Sassy Cow cream
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CHICKEN PICCATA
Pan-seared half chicken served on roasted Yukon Gold potatoes & local asparagus with a lemon, butter, white wine & caper sauce
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LEMON MINT PANNA COTTA
Lemon & mint infused Italian style custard served with local rhubarb compote
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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
CHOCOLATE NEMESIS CAKE
Served with berry sauce & creme anglaise
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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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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 wines are featured at a price for takeaway customers only. These wines are easy drinking and perfect for your Lombardino's takeaway dinner.
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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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Guido Berta Barbera d'Asti 2021
(RED) Bright on the nose, with plenty of ripe strawberry & raspberry aromas. The fresh & focused palate features notes summer berry & juicy plum with a bright finish
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Moris Farms Morellino di Scansano 2022
(RED) Classic Tuscan red wine, primarily made from the Sangiovese grape (often called Morellino at it's orgin), is a wine known for its freshness, red fruit notes of cherry & raspberry) with soft tannins, offering an approachable everyday style
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