cardellino – Italian
Cardellino welcomes guests into a lively, sun-dappled space where the comforting aroma of warm sourdough and slow-simmered bolognese sets the stage for a soulful meal. The kitchen artfully bridges the gap between rustic tradition and modern refinement, offering a vibrant parade of flavors that range from delicate ahi tuna tartare and silky burrata to charred lamb lollipops. Every plate, from the golden crunch of fritto misto to the hearty ridges of radiatori, reflects a commitment to craftsmanship that makes each visit feel like a celebratory escape.
4033, goldfinch st https://www.cardellinosd.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, pescatarian, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, plant-based, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, aip, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Antipasti
- Sourdough Boule - $13: house cultured butter, crispy garlic oil, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs - $19: red sauce, ricotta, evoo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata & Prosciutto Salad - $22: fig, poached cranberry, arugula, ginger pepitas, shallot vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fritto Misto - $24: calamari, shrimp, fennel, cauliflower, marinara, tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto Crostini - $24: grilled sourdough, fig, tomino cheese, san daniele prosciutto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna Tartare - $21: heirloom tomatoes, pickled pearl onion, fennel aioli, calabrian & olive tapenade, sourdough bread crisp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon Carpaccio - $25: crispy shallots, chili aioli, arugula, pickled mushrooms, croutons, pecorino Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Lollipops - $10: salsa verde, lemon Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chop Salad - $21: provolone, salami, tomato, croutons, chickpeas, pepperoncini, pecorino, creamy italian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Radiatori Bolognese - $31: beef & pork, grana padano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bucatini Cacio e Pepe - $39: pecorino romano, grana padano, winter black truffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Triangoli - $44: charred corn, fava beans, cherry tomato compote Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parm Lasagna - $32: mozzarella, ricotta, marinara, arugula pesto Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artichoke Mafalde - $32: snap peas, spinach, crispy artichokes, pecorino Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Vongole - $29: littleneck clams, crispy garlic, preserved meyer lemon butter Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunday Supper Spaghetti - $32: braised short rib, tomato, crème fraîche, chives Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Rigatoni - $29: calabrian chili, vodka sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Secondi
- 8oz Filet Mignon - $62: buttery soft, tender filet from the tenderloin Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Alaskan Halibut - $44: stewed eggplant, squash, meyer lemon, celeriac chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- 12oz NY Strip Steak - $51: beefy flavor, rich marbling, superior texture Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 14oz Dry-Aged Pork Chop Saltimbocca - $56: prosciutto, lemon, sage, fennel Available at: dinner, lunch
- 38oz Bistecca Fiorentina - $125: filet and NY strip signature steak Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 14oz Prime Ribeye - $66: tenderness, marbling, and robust flavor Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- 22oz Bone-In New York Strip - $67: cut from the short loin, bone-in for juiciness Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef’s Chophouse Experience - $375: impromptu four-course meal chosen by Chef Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
Contorni
- Wild Mushrooms & Polenta - $19: crimini, maitake, beech, mascarpone polenta, burrata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Carrots - $14: tahina, pickled fennel, spiced almonds, pimento vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oven Roasted Asparagus - $15: sunny side egg, pecorino, cracked pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffled Fried Fingerling Potatoes - $14: grana padano, soft herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orecchiette Con Tomate - $12: whipped ricotta, basil oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burgundy Black Truffle - $25: 4 grams of fresh truffle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Dessert
- White Chocolate Panna Cotta - $16: apricot sorbet, cannoli crisp, pistachio Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chai Spice Affogato - $13: espresso, cardamom ice cream, orange blossom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Vanilla Soft Serve - $13: pumpkin spice glaze, marshmallow whip, pepita biscotti Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Apple Crostata - $16: bay leaf ice cream, plum anglaise, pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Tiramisù Cheesecake - $16: lady fingers, espresso sorbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Carrot Cake - $17: buttered pecans, caramel
- Daily Scoop - $6 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Mama Mia - $16: vodka, orange, aperol, raspberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cantalupo - $17: gin, lime, cantaloupe, mint, salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Golden Hour - $18: reposado tequila, lemon, ginger, ancho reyes, turmeric, crp
- Terra Sol - $18: mezcal, beet, lime, mango Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Mela Spice - $16: dark rum, lime, apple spice, amaro averna Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Oro Rosa - $17: bourbon, lemon, amaro, blood orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Roman Forum - $18: bourbon, rosemary gomme, orange bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Pera Forte - $18: rye, amaro abano, sweet vermouth, pear, cardamom Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Aperol Spritz - $16: aperol, prosecco, soda
- Espresso Martini - $18: vodka, espresso, demerara
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