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: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, diabetic, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, sugar-free, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, gerd, high-fiber, low-fodmap, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, aip, carnivore, volumetrics, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, lectin-free, candida
Currently open
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, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Meatballs - $19: red sauce, ricotta, evoo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Burrata & Prosciutto Salad - $22: fig, poached cranberry, arugula, ginger pepitas, shallot vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Fritto Misto - $24: calamari, shrimp, fennel, cauliflower, marinara, tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Prosciutto Crostini - $24: grilled sourdough, fig, tomino cheese, san daniele prosciutto Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Ahi Tuna Tartare - $21: heirloom tomatoes, pickled pearl onion, fennel aioli, calabrian & olive tapenade, sourdough bread crisp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory
- Filet Mignon Carpaccio - $25: crispy shallots, chili aioli, arugula, pickled mushrooms, croutons, pecorino Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lamb Lollipops - $10: salsa verde, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Chop Salad - $21: provolone, salami, tomato, croutons, chickpeas, pepperoncini, pecorino, creamy italian Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Pasta
- Radiatori Bolognese - $31: beef & pork, grana padano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bucatini Cacio e Pepe - $39: pecorino romano, grana padano, winter black truffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Lobster Triangoli - $44: charred corn, fava beans, cherry tomato compote Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Eggplant Parm Lasagna - $32: mozzarella, ricotta, marinara, arugula pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Artichoke Mafalde - $32: snap peas, spinach, crispy artichokes, pecorino Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Spaghetti Vongole - $29: littleneck clams, crispy garlic, preserved meyer lemon butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Sunday Supper Spaghetti - $32: braised short rib, tomato, crème fraîche, chives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spicy Rigatoni - $29: calabrian chili, vodka sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Secondi
- 8oz Filet Mignon - $62: buttery soft, tender filet from the tenderloin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Seared Alaskan Halibut - $44: stewed eggplant, squash, meyer lemon, celeriac chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- 12oz NY Strip Steak - $51: beefy flavor, rich marbling, superior texture Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- 14oz Dry-Aged Pork Chop Saltimbocca - $56: prosciutto, lemon, sage, fennel Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- 38oz Bistecca Fiorentina - $125: filet and NY strip signature steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- 14oz Prime Ribeye - $66: tenderness, marbling, and robust flavor Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- 22oz Bone-In New York Strip - $67: cut from the short loin, bone-in for juiciness Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Chef’s Chophouse Experience - $375: impromptu four-course meal chosen by Chef Dietary tags: High-Protein
Contorni
- Wild Mushrooms & Polenta - $19: crimini, maitake, beech, mascarpone polenta, burrata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Roasted Carrots - $14: tahina, pickled fennel, spiced almonds, pimento vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Oven Roasted Asparagus - $15: sunny side egg, pecorino, cracked pepper Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Truffled Fried Fingerling Potatoes - $14: grana padano, soft herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Orecchiette Con Tomate - $12: whipped ricotta, basil oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Burgundy Black Truffle - $25: 4 grams of fresh truffle 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, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
Dessert
- White Chocolate Panna Cotta - $16: apricot sorbet, cannoli crisp, pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chai Spice Affogato - $13: espresso, cardamom ice cream, orange blossom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Vanilla Soft Serve - $13: pumpkin spice glaze, marshmallow whip, pepita biscotti Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Apple Crostata - $16: bay leaf ice cream, plum anglaise, pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tiramisù Cheesecake - $16: lady fingers, espresso sorbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Carrot Cake - $17: buttered pecans, caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Daily Scoop - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Mama Mia - $16: vodka, orange, aperol, raspberry
- Cantalupo - $17: gin, lime, cantaloupe, mint, salt
- Golden Hour - $18: reposado tequila, lemon, ginger, ancho reyes, turmeric, crp
- Terra Sol - $18: mezcal, beet, lime, mango
- Mela Spice - $16: dark rum, lime, apple spice, amaro averna
- Oro Rosa - $17: bourbon, lemon, amaro, blood orange
- Roman Forum - $18: bourbon, rosemary gomme, orange bitters
- Pera Forte - $18: rye, amaro abano, sweet vermouth, pear, cardamom
- Aperol Spritz - $16: aperol, prosecco, soda
- Espresso Martini - $18: vodka, espresso, demerara