Cardellino Happy Hour Times & Specials
Cardellino
SARAH S.
UPDATED
November 27, 2025
Happy hour highlights:
Cardellino offers happy hour specials Tuesday-Sunday from 5:00pm-6:00pm.
Enjoy deals on food like fried cheese ravioli and lamb lollipops, as well as drinks, from cocktails to wines and beers.
Happy hour at Cardellino is served throughout the bar and patio only.
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Ease into the warm, wood-fired glow of Cardellino in Mission Hills, where happy hour feels like a relaxed Italian chophouse supper without the formality. From Tuesday-Sunday, 5:00pm-6:00pm, the bar and patio come alive with $13 fried cheese ravioli, $17 prosciutto crostini, juicy lamb lollipops, and a stacked chophouse burger—perfect alongside $7 draft beers, select wines, Aperol Spritzes, dirty martinis, and Negronis. Inside, the space blends Midwest steakhouse soul with Italian trattoria charm, anchored by Chef Brad Wise’s live-fire cooking and a polished yet cozy bar that regulars rave about for its intimate, grown-up vibe. With a dog-friendly patio, smart-casual energy, and a reputation for “fantastic happy hour and service,” happy hour at Cardellino is the perfect way to ease into an evening of red sauce, parmesan, and perfectly charred steak.
Cardellino happy hour times
Day | Times |
Monday | N/A |
Tuesday | 5:00pm-6:00pm |
Wednesday | 5:00pm-6:00pm |
Thursday | 5:00pm-6:00pm |
Friday | 5:00pm-6:00pm |
Saturday | 5:00pm-6:00pm |
Sunday | 5:00pm-6:00pm |
Last updated: 11/23/25 (Source)
Cardellino happy hour menu
Cardellino offers happy hour food and drink specials Tuesday-Sunday from 5:00pm-6:00pm at the bar and patio only. View the menus below for more information.
Happy hour food menu
Day | Specials |
Monday | N/A |
Tuesday | $13 fried cheese ravioli / $17 prosciutto crostini / $9 (each) lamb lollipops / $18 meatballs / $21 burger |
Wednesday | $13 fried cheese ravioli / $17 prosciutto crostini / $9 (each) lamb lollipops / $18 meatballs / $21 burger |
Thursday | $13 fried cheese ravioli / $17 prosciutto crostini / $9 (each) lamb lollipops / $18 meatballs / $21 burger |
Friday | $13 fried cheese ravioli / $17 prosciutto crostini / $9 (each) lamb lollipops / $18 meatballs / $21 burger |
Saturday | $13 fried cheese ravioli / $17 prosciutto crostini / $9 (each) lamb lollipops / $18 meatballs / $21 burger |
Sunday | $13 fried cheese ravioli / $17 prosciutto crostini / $9 (each) lamb lollipops / $18 meatballs / $21 burger |
Happy hour drink menu
Day | Specials |
Monday | N/A |
Tuesday | $7 draft beer / $7 select wine / $7 Aperol Spritz / $7 dirty martini / $7 Negroni |
Wednesday | $7 draft beer / $7 select wine / $7 Aperol Spritz / $7 dirty martini / $7 Negroni |
Thursday | $7 draft beer / $7 select wine / $7 Aperol Spritz / $7 dirty martini / $7 Negroni |
Friday | $7 draft beer / $7 select wine / $7 Aperol Spritz / $7 dirty martini / $7 Negroni |
Saturday | $7 draft beer / $7 select wine / $7 Aperol Spritz / $7 dirty martini / $7 Negroni |
Sunday | $7 draft beer / $7 select wine / $7 Aperol Spritz / $7 dirty martini / $7 Negroni |
Cardellino happy hour tips
Get there right at 5:00pm if you want the good seats: happy hour runs Tuesday-Sunday from 5:00pm–6:00pm, and the bar and patio are the only places that get you the happy hour pricing, so always show up right when it starts to grab a spot.
Start with the lamb lollipops: they’re tender, super flavorful, and should be the one thing you never leave without ordering.
Order a $7 spritz or martini to go with it: the Aperol Spritz is light and easy, but the dirty martini with blue cheese olives is the one locals reach for when they want something classic to pair with the food.
The burger is a sleeper hit: between the taleggio, bacon-onion jam, roasted tomato, and fries, it’s a full dinner-level burger at a happy-hour-friendly price.
It’s one of the more relaxed happy hours in the city: even when it’s busy, the vibe stays calm and grown-up, so it’s a great spot if you want happy hour without all the noise and chaos.
Parking in Mission Hills is easier than most places: you can usually find a street spot within a block or two, which makes rolling in for a quick happy-hour drink or snack really simple.
FAQs
What's the dress code at Cardellino?
The dress code at Cardellino is smart casual.
Is there outside seating?
Yes, Cardellino has outdoor patio seating. The sidewalk patio is large, has a relaxed atmosphere, is dog-friendly, and is equipped with heaters and umbrellas.
Should you get a reservation?
Yes, you should get a reservation at Cardellino. While walk-ins are accepted, it is highly recommended to make a reservation. You can book a table online.
Cardellino Happy Hourista review
SARAH S.
CONTRIBUTOR
Happy hour at Cardellino feels like slipping into an elegant neighborhood refuge just as the evening begins to unfold. The Mission Hills dining room glows softly, with warm woods, textured brick, and the unmistakable hum of a chophouse shaped by live fire. It is a space designed for ease and pleasure, a blend of Italian trattoria charm and Midwestern steakhouse polish that reflects Chef Brad Wise’s culinary sensibility. From Tuesday-Sunday, the bar and patio transform into a quiet, hour-long celebration. The menu is tightly curated and deeply satisfying. Fried cheese ravioli arrive crisp and golden, the prosciutto crostini lays fig and tomino over grilled sourdough, and the lamb lollipops are tender with a bright hit of salsa verde. Meatballs in red sauce offer comforting richness, and the happy hour burger, finished with taleggio and bacon onion jam, delivers the indulgence of a full dinner in a single plate. Drinks are priced thoughtfully and mixed with restraint. The Aperol Spritz and Negroni maintain their classic balance, while the dirty martini with blue cheese olives is a favorite among regulars. Wine and draft beer at $7 make lingering easy. Service consistently earns praise for its warmth and attentiveness, and guests often remark that the atmosphere remains calm even at its busiest. Cardellino’s happy hour is not simply a prelude to dinner but a graceful, self-contained ritual marked by good ingredients, thoughtful execution, and a sense of care that stays with you long after you leave.
