Cardinale by fratelli Massari

Via Carlo Freguglia, 2, 20122 Milano

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Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 11 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Antipasti

Gazpacho

9.00

Datterini gazpacho* with green tomatoes, roasted peppers and basil, served with crunchy croutons.

estimate≈ 180 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Beef Tartare

10.50

Tartare di manzo — Raw beef* seasoned with mustard, Cannara onions, capers, lemon, orange, oil and salt; mixed salad and tomato.

estimate≈ 280 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Vitello Tonnato

12.00

Slices of magatello* cooked sous-vide for 5 hours at 62°C, tuna sauce and dehydrated caper powder.

estimate≈ 320 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Salmon Tartare

14.00

Tartare di salmone — Nordic salmon tartare* with orange dressing on fennel chutney and citrus reduction*.

estimate≈ 260 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Baccalà Mantecato

15.00

Whipped cod* with laurel-flavored cooking milk, garnished with tomato breadcrumbs, capers and oil.

estimate≈ 350 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

To share

Fried zucchini flowers*vegetarian

8.00

Fiori di zucca fritti*

estimate≈ 220 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Fried sage and borage*vegan, vegetarian

8.00

Salvia fritta e borragine*

estimate≈ 180 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

French fries*vegan, vegetarian

6.00

Patatine fritte* — Served with Mayonnaise or Ketchup.

estimate≈ 450 kcal48 g carbs

Additional sauces

1.00

Salse aggiuntive — Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Tartar, Tonnata, Mustard, Smoked, Spicy*

estimate≈ 60 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Pasta

Mezze Maniche alla Carbonara

14.50

Egg yolk sauce*, Pecorino Romano DOP, 3-pepper mix, crispy amatriciano guanciale.

estimate≈ 850 kcal65 g carbs

Mezze Maniche Cacio e Pepevegetarian

13.50

Pecorino Romano DOP and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP sauce*, 3-pepper mix.

estimate≈ 720 kcal60 g carbs

Fusillone with three tomatoesvegetarian

15.50

Fusillone ai tre pomodori — Roasted tomato sauce* (Picadilly, Datterino) and San Marzano peeled tomatoes emulsified with Grana Padano DOP.

estimate≈ 620 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 73

Risottos*

Saffron Risottovegetarian

14.00

Risotto allo zafferano — With Super Negin Saffron from Persia, creamed with 36-month Parmigiano Reggiano DOP.

estimate≈ 580 kcal62 g carbs

Parmigiana Risottovegetarian

14.00

Risotto alla parmigiana — Creamed with Italian centrifugal skimmed butter and 36-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano.

estimate≈ 580 kcal62 g carbs

Barolo Risottovegetarian

14.00

Risotto al Barolo — Deglazed with Barolo and Nebbiolo, creamed with purple carrot puree, 36-month Parmigiano Reggiano and butter.

estimate≈ 610 kcal65 g carbs

Meat

Beef in oil

18.00

Manzo all’olio — Ancient Rovato recipe, beef chuck braised* confit for 48 hours at 70°C. Served with its own jus.

estimate≈ 550 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

Tender Veal

18.00

Vitello fondente — Veal cheek* marinated in red wine and cranberry juice, braised for 48 hours at 68°C. Served with its own jus.

estimate≈ 680 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Lemon Chicken Leg

16.00

Coscia di pollo al limone — Roasted chicken leg*, marinated with lemon and thyme. Served with sauce, mixed salad and cherry tomatoes.

estimate≈ 420 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Confit Chicken Breast

16.80

Petto di pollo confit — Confit and grilled chicken breast*, served with coconut milk, lime and green Thai curry sauce.

estimate≈ 520 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 70

Fish

Octopus and Chickpeas

20.00

Polpo e ceci — Low-temperature cooked and seared octopus*. On chickpea and sesame cream with smoked Pimentón.

estimate≈ 480 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 89

Tuna Tataki

25.00

Tataki di tonno — Seared tuna on datterini and green tomato gazpacho with toasted sesame.

estimate≈ 280 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 76

Salads

Galena

14.00

Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Pecorino, fried chicken cubes, Worcestershire sauce.

estimate≈ 450 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Admiralvegetarian

14.00

Lettuce, olives, Robiola, sun-dried tomatoes, tomatoes, Parmesan sauce.

estimate≈ 380 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

Al salmonepescatarian

14.00

Lettuce, smoked salmon, tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, Taggiasca olives, Feta.

estimate≈ 360 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Cascadepescatarian

14.00

Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Cannara onion, tuna and Sardinian Pecorino.

estimate≈ 310 kcal11 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Side dishes

Spinach with buttervegetarian

7.00

Spinaci al burro*

estimate≈ 150 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

Mashed potatoesvegetarian

6.00

Purè di patate*

estimate≈ 220 kcal24 g carbs

Roasted potatoesvegan, vegetarian

7.00

Patate al forno*

estimate≈ 250 kcal28 g carbs

Lettuce and tomatovegan, vegetarian

6.00

Insalata e pomodoro

estimate≈ 60 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Croissant Burger

Andante

13.50

Scottona burger, pecorino, tartar sauce, lettuce, stewed onion, tomato, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan sauce.

estimate≈ 820 kcal42 g carbs

Adagio

13.50

Scottona burger, carbonara sauce, Pecorino Romano DOP, thinly sliced Golden apple, guanciale.

estimate≈ 850 kcal38 g carbs

Vivace

13.00

Scottona burger, cheddar, smoked sauce, lettuce, stewed onion, tomato, crispy guanciale.

estimate≈ 790 kcal36 g carbs

Presto

13.00

Scottona burger, goat cheese, Parmesan sauce, mustard mayonnaise, leek.

estimate≈ 760 kcal35 g carbs

Allegro

13.50

Scottona burger, guacamole, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, crispy guanciale, Cannara onion, pecorino.

estimate≈ 810 kcal38 g carbs

Moderatovegetarian

12.50

Vegetarian burger, mayonnaise, lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, stewed onion, Parmesan sauce, pecorino.

estimate≈ 720 kcal45 g carbs

Allegrettopescatarian

14.00

Smoked salmon, raspberry mayonnaise, guacamole, mixed salad.

estimate≈ 680 kcal32 g carbs

Matching side dishes**

French friesvegan, vegetarian

4.00

Patatine

estimate≈ 350 kcal40 g carbs

Fries with truffle cheesevegetarian

6.00

Patatine con formaggio tartufato

estimate≈ 480 kcal42 g carbs

Onion ringsvegan, vegetarian

5.00

Anelli di cipolla

estimate≈ 320 kcal30 g carbs

Pasta

Mezze Maniche alla Bolognese

14.50

Beef ragù and browned sausage, cooked at low temperature.

estimate≈ 750 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 67

Risottos

Asparagus Risottovegetarian

14.00

Risotto agli asparagi — Lightly creamed with Parmigiano Reggiano and butter, with green asparagus and Sicilian oil from Frantoi Cutrera.

estimate≈ 650 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 67

Mountain Cheese Risottovegetarian

14.00

Risotto ai formaggi di montagna — Creamed with hard goat cheese, 36-month Parmigiano Reggiano and lactose-free centrifugal butter.

estimate≈ 820 kcal70 g carbs

Meat

Turkey Roll

16.80

Rollè di tacchino — Rolled thigh, marinated in mustard, soy, honey and white wine. Confit cooked for 24 hours.

estimate≈ 580 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79

BBQ Ribs

18.00

Costine BBQ — National pork ribs marinated in BBQ sauce served with french fries.

estimate≈ 950 kcal65 g carbs

Cartuccera

17.50

National pork ribs marinated in white wine reduction, cooked for 24 hours at 72°C with sage, rosemary and paprika.

estimate≈ 620 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Fish

Mantecato Cod

17.60

Merluzzo* mantecato — Whipped cod with its laurel-flavored cooking milk, garnished with tomato breadcrumbs, capers and oil.

estimate≈ 520 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69

Tuna Tartare

25.00

Tartare di tonno — Mediterranean red tuna tartare with raspberry dressing on an apple, celery and pepper chutney.

estimate≈ 380 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75

Burgers

Gourmet Green Pepper Burger

18.00

Hamburger Gourmet al pepe verde — Crispy bun, 220g Scottona beef deglazed with brandy, served with green pepper sauce.

estimate≈ 880 kcal55 g carbs

Gourmet Parmigiano Cream Burger

18.00

Hamburger Gourmet alla crema di Parmigiano — Crispy bun, 220g Scottona beef deglazed with white wine, served with Parmigiano Reggiano sauce.

estimate≈ 920 kcal55 g carbs

Cardinale Burger

17.00

Hamburger Cardinale — Scottona burger (180g), Pecorino, tartar sauce, lettuce, stewed onion, tomato, sun-dried tomatoes, sauce.

estimate≈ 980 kcal60 g carbs

Fermento Burger

15.50

Hamburger Fermento — Scottona burger (180g), Cheddar, smoked sauce, lettuce, stewed onion, tomato, crispy guanciale.

estimate≈ 910 kcal58 g carbs

Soleggiato Burger

15.50

Hamburger soleggiato — Scottona burger (180g), sun-dried tomato pesto, lettuce, tomato, Pecorino, Parmigiano sauce, onion.

estimate≈ 850 kcal58 g carbs

Poul Burger

15.50

Hamburger poul — Chicken burger (160g), lettuce, tomato, stewed onions, Parmigiano sauce, tartar sauce.

estimate≈ 780 kcal55 g carbs

Vegetarian Burgervegetarian

15.50

Burger vegetariano — Plant-based burger (120g: lentils, bread, pumpkin, peppers, potatoes, paprika), mayo, lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes.

estimate≈ 720 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 66

Pulled Pork

16.00

Low-temperature cooked BBQ pulled pork, cabbage, honey mustard sauce, gherkins.

estimate≈ 750 kcal55 g carbs

Desserts

Cheesecake

8.00

Cheesecake* — Shortcrust biscuit with vanilla and lemon flavored cream cheese. With raspberry or chocolate coulis.

estimate≈ 550 kcal48 g carbsheavy 30

Hazelnut Millefeuille

8.00

Millefoglie alla nocciola — Crispy puff pastry, hazelnut cream and chopped hazelnuts.

estimate≈ 620 kcal45 g carbsheavy 27

Chocolate Sformato

8.00

Sformato al cioccolato* — Soft chocolate cake with a molten heart. Served with raspberry coulis.

estimate≈ 480 kcal38 g carbsheavy 33

Sbrisolona

8.00

Crumbly almond and hazelnut cake. Served with pastry cream or zabaione.

estimate≈ 580 kcal42 g carbsheavy 40

Rose Cake

8.00

Torta di rose* — Soft cake, slightly crispy on the outside, served warm with pastry cream or zabaione.

estimate≈ 520 kcal48 g carbsheavy 31

Tiramisù

8.00

Savoiardo soaked in Cocoa Reloaded Coffee, mascarpone cream and dark cocoa.

estimate≈ 550 kcal45 g carbsheavy 27

Fruitvegan, vegetarian

7.00

Frutta (ananas, fragole, mango) — Pineapple, strawberries, mango

estimate≈ 120 kcal28 g carbs

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Italian dishes and vegetarian options

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

You can choose dishes such as risotto allo zafferano, mezze maniche cacio e pepe and a vegetariano burger. The menu includes meat and fish, but there are enough vegetarian main courses for a mixed table.

21 vegetarian and 7 vegan dishes out of 62

73dia
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Low Carb Italian Options

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

This restaurant offers many high-protein main courses like beef, chicken, and octopus. The antipasti and salads are mostly suitable for carbohydrate-aware eating.

23 diabetes-friendly · 62 dishes

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Address: Via Carlo Freguglia, 2, 20122 Milano
Hours: not known yet
Contact: +390291557935 prenotazioni@cardinalefratellimassari.it
Sources: Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), cardinalefratellimassari.it/
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