

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, roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil & Villa Manodori artisanal balsamic vinegar, served with garlic-rubbed toast
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SPRING MEATBALLS
Housemade Knoche's beef & Fraboni's sausage meatballs in a sauce of San Marzano tomatoes, soffritto, white wine, roasted cherry tomatoes & fresh basil
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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, watercress, peas & Vitruvian Farms pea shoots with crumbled goat cheese & toasted almonds, dressed with lemon-infused olive oil vinaigrette
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ASPARAGUS SOUP
Fresh asparagus simmered with tarragon, thyme, garlic, onion & Sassy Cow cream, garnished with lemon-infused olive oil
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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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ROASTED ASPARAGUS & MUSHROOM
Roasted mushroom medley, asparagus, green onion, roasted garlic & 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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PIZZA CARBONARA
With Nueske’s applewood smoked bacon, local egg, crème fraîche, black pepper & 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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LINGUINE with CLAMS
Fresh manila clams tossed with roasted cherry tomatoes, dry vermouth, tarragon, linguine, Calabrese chili & a splash of Sassy Cow cream
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TORTELLINI IN BRODO
Tradition pasta of Emilia-Romagna - house-made tortellini filled with prosciutto, herbed ham, mortadella & pecorino romano cheese served in a rich brodo, garnished with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
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TAGLIATELLE PRIMIVERA
Artisanal egg pasta tossed with asparagus, peas, peppadew peppers & artichokes in a citrus tarragon cream sauce, garnished with Pecorino Romano cheese & 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 ALASKAN HALIBUT
Pan-seared butter-basted halibut, set on roasted cherry tomatoes, fennel & fresh basil, garnished with lemon herb olive oil
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SEAFOOD ZUPPETTA
Italian coastal seafood stew of fresh shrimp, calamari, scallops, halibut & mahi sautéed with San Marzano tomatoes, dry vermouth, butter & fregula pasta, garnished with lemon-herb oil & served with garlic rubbed bruschetta
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Specials
ASPARAGUS MILANESE
Roasted asparagus topped with an olive oil-fried local egg*, garnished with house-infused lemon oil, Vitruvian Farms pea shoots & Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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FORAGED GRILLED RAMP PIZZA
With imported water buffalo milk mozzarella & lemon 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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HALF CHICKEN DIAVOLA
Served Tuscan style with roasted potatoes, seared escarole, grilled lemon & Tuscan olive oil
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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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ROASTED ASPARAGUS & SPRING ONIONS
Roasted asparagus & spring onions set on Calabrese chili aioli
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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 2020
(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 2019
A food & wine lovers dream. Good depth with decent structure. Cherry, vanilla & wild berry abound.
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Carpineta Chianti Classico Fontalpino 2018
Large chromatic structure with ripe red fruits & beautiful floral notes, well-structured but great drinkability, light spice on the 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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