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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Caffé Ducali
Dairy-Free at Caffé Ducali
Caffé Ducali in Boston has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, La Polentata Party and Antipasto in Oil. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Caffé Ducali
Caffé Ducali in Boston has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, La Polentata Party and Antipasto in Oil. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Caffé Ducali
Caffé Ducali in Boston has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Mozzarella, Eggplant Piadina and Shepherd's Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Caffé Ducali
Caffé Ducali in Boston has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Peroni - Nastro Azzurro. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Caffé Ducali
Caffé Ducali in Boston has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad and Mixed Antipasto. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Caffé Ducali
Caffé Ducali in Boston has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shepherd's Salad, House Salad and Mixed Antipasto. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Caffé Ducali
Caffé Ducali in Boston has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Caffé Ducali
Caffé Ducali in Boston has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, La Polentata Party and Peroni - Nastro Azzurro. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Caffé Ducali
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Italian Nachos | 149.8 g | 67.4 g |
| Mixed Antipasto | 1.4 g | 53.3 g |
| Chicken and Pesto Panini | 3.6 g | 47.6 g |
| Caprese Panini | 116.3 g | 41.5 g |
| Meatball Panini | 18.4 g | 40.1 g |
| Meatball Appetizer | 10.4 g | 25.6 g |
| Burrata Crostini | 124.7 g | 25 g |
| Peroni - Nastro Azzurro | 18.1 g | 24.2 g |
| Eggplant Piadina | 19 g | 22.1 g |
| Allagash White | 40.3 g | 10.4 g |
| Cheese Pizza | 10.7 g | 10.1 g |
| Caprese Salad | 0 g | 10 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Italian Nachos - $16.05: Pizza dough chips baked with mozzarella cheese, hot pepper and salami. Served with a spicy tomato sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mozzarella - $11.79: Two bocconcini battered and fried. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Appetizer - $18.19: Polpette served with sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Antipasto - $17.15: Prosciutto, salami, provolone and Parmiggiano Reggiano Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata Crostini - $17.15: Creamy burrata cheese served on toasted bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caprese Salad - $16.05: Fresh mozzarella and heirloom tomato salad, served with a bed of arugula. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shepherd's Salad - $16.05: Pear and arugula salad topped with walnuts and fresh ricotta cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Cheese and Berry Salad - $17.15: Baby spinach with goat cheese fried pancetta and dried cranberries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $13.95: Salad of mixed greens Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roman Salad with Portobello - $16.05: Caesar salad with portobello mushrooms and shaved Parmiggiano Reggiano. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Panini & Piadina
- Fried Chicken Panini - $18.19: Fried Chicken topped with our garlic aioli, arugula and Pecorino Romano cheese. Served on ciabatta. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Porchetta Panini - $20.35: Roast pork sandwich on rustic country bread served with arugula, caramelized onion and shaved Parmiggiano Reggiano. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken and Pesto Panini - $18.19: Chicken, pesto and mozzarella sandwich served on ciabatta. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $13.95: Mozzarella and provolone on country bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Vegetable Panini - $17.15: Baked eggplant, roasted red pepper, caramelized onions and mozzarella cheese on freshly baked ciabatta. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana Panini - $18.19: Fried chicken cutlet baked with mozzarella and our fresh tomato sauce served on ciabatta Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Panini - $13.95: Spinach, mushrooms, and fresh mozzarella topped with our fresh tomato sauce on freshly baked ciabatta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Panini - $17.15: Italian meatballs with sauce and cheese on ciabatta. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto Piadina - $18.19: Freshly cut Prosciutto di Parma, arugula, fresh tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Piadina - $17.15: Grilled eggplant, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions and mozzarella. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Cheese Pizza - $15: Shredded mozzarella and tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Al Taglio - $12: Roman-style pizza by the cut, rotation of popular toppings. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Special Events
- La Polentata Party - $50: Communal polentata with varied toppings, 1 drink, and table-side presentation. Minimum 6 people. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Peroni - Nastro Azzurro - $8: Italian Lager Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Allagash White - $9: Belgian-style Wheat Beer
- Harpoon Ducali Ale - $8: House Ale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Craft Soda - $4: Assorted flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Espresso - $3.5: Hot or iced
- Cappuccino - $4.5: Espresso with steamed milk foam
Frequently Asked Questions about Caffé Ducali
- Is Caffé Ducali dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Caffé Ducali has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, La Polentata Party and Antipasto in Oil.
- What can I eat at Caffé Ducali on a dairy-free diet?
- House Salad, La Polentata Party and Antipasto in Oil carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Caffé Ducali have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including House Salad and La Polentata Party.
- Is Caffé Ducali gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Caffé Ducali?
- Italian Nachos, at roughly 67.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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