“I loved a lot of restaurants this year, wantonly and casually, and then I moved on. il Casale was one I loved seriously; it’s a keeper. Chef Dante de Magistris and his family hit this one out of the park.” 3 & 1/2 stars - Devra First, Boston Globe
“Simply put, dining at il Casale is very much like dining in Italy. The food is simple and abundant… You’ll write your own list of favorites here in short order. And you’ll wish – and wish hard – that il Casale were a short walk from your house, not just those of the lucky neighbors the chef grew up with.” – Corby Kummer, Boston Magazine
“il Casale – The Italian family table, only more delicious.” – Esquire
“It’s refreshingly simple, surprisingly affordable and extremely delicious.” – Mat Schaffer, Boston Herald
“We ate at il Casale, Dante de Magistris’ new Belmont restaurant, where affinity and family-style cooking made for an unforgettable meal.” – Improper Bostonian
“It looks like we’ll be spending a lot more time in Belmont.”
– Boston Magazine