Caffé Ducali – Italian
Stepping into this vibrant Italian-inspired retreat, guests are greeted by the enticing aroma of savory meatballs and the lively clink of glasses over shared plates of creamy burrata crostini. The kitchen excels in elevated comfort, serving up golden-fried mozzarella and inventive Italian nachos alongside crisp, colorful salads that burst with the brightness of seasonal berries and tangy goat cheese. It is a space designed for lingering, where the rustic charm of traditional antipasto meets a contemporary energy perfect for social gatherings and spirited conversation.
287, Causeway Street, Boston, MA, 02114 https://duca.li/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, keto, vegan, dairy-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, diabetic, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, low-fat, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Italian Nachos - $16.05: Pizza dough chips baked with mozzarella cheese, hot pepper and salami. Served with a spicy tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Mozzarella - $11.79: Two bocconcini battered and fried. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Meatball Appetizer - $18.19: Polpette served with sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Antipasto in Oil - $14.99: Grilled eggplant, roasted red peppers and Portobello mushroom caps drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and kalamata olives. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Mixed Antipasto - $17.15: Prosciutto, salami, provolone and Parmiggiano Reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Burrata Crostini - $17.15: Creamy burrata cheese served on toasted bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Caprese Salad - $16.05: Fresh mozzarella and heirloom tomato salad, served with a bed of arugula. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Shepherd's Salad - $16.05: Pear and arugula salad topped with walnuts and fresh ricotta cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Goat Cheese and Berry Salad - $17.15: Baby spinach with goat cheese fried pancetta and dried cranberries. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- House Salad - $13.95: Salad of mixed greens Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Roman Salad with Portobello - $16.05: Caesar salad with portobello mushrooms and shaved Parmiggiano Reggiano. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Fried Chicken Panini - $18.19: Fried Chicken topped with our garlic aioli, arugula and Pecorino Romano cheese. Served on ciabatta. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Porchetta Panini - $20.35: Roast pork sandwich on rustic country bread served with arugula, caramelized onion and shaved Parmiggiano Reggiano. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken and Pesto Panini - $18.19: Chicken, pesto and mozzarella sandwich served on ciabatta. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Cheese - $13.95: Mozzarella and provolone on country bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Vegetable Panini - $17.15: Baked eggplant, roasted red pepper, caramelized onions and mozzarella cheese on freshly baked ciabatta. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Parmigiana Panini - $18.19: Fried chicken cutlet baked with mozzarella and our fresh tomato sauce served on ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Caprese Panini - $13.95: Spinach, mushrooms, and fresh mozzarella topped with our fresh tomato sauce on freshly baked ciabatta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic
- Meatball Panini - $17.15: Italian meatballs with sauce and cheese on ciabatta. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Prosciutto Piadina - $18.19: Freshly cut Prosciutto di Parma, arugula, fresh tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Eggplant Piadina - $17.15: Grilled eggplant, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions and mozzarella. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Cheese Pizza - $15: Shredded mozzarella and tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pizza Al Taglio - $12: Roman-style pizza by the cut, rotation of popular toppings. Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- La Polentata Party - $50: Communal polentata with varied toppings, 1 drink, and table-side presentation. Minimum 6 people.
- Peroni - Nastro Azzurro - $8: Italian Lager
- Allagash White - $9: Belgian-style Wheat Beer
- Harpoon Ducali Ale - $8: House Ale
- Craft Soda - $4: Assorted flavors
- Espresso - $3.5: Hot or iced
- Cappuccino - $4.5: Espresso with steamed milk foam