Al Dente
3201 New Mexico Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20016-2700
Menu
Tray of Caesar Salad
Large portion of romaine lettuce, soft-boiled eggs, anchovies, parmesan cheese, and croutons with Caesar dressing. Serves 4-6 people
Tray of Meatballs
Large portion of our house-made meatballs with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. includes 30 meatballs. Serves 4-6 people
Tray of Lasagnette
Large portion of our loose-bound lasagna with bechamel sauce, bolognese sauce, and parmesan cheese. Serves 4-6 people
Tray of Rigatoni with Tomato Sauce
Large portion of our rigatoni with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. Serves 4-6 people
Tray of Chicken Parmesan
6 pieces of chicken parmesan with a side of spaghetti with marinara sauce. Serves 4-6 people
Tray of Fettuccine Bolognese
Large portion of our house-made fettuccine with traditional bolognese meat sauce. Serves 4-6 people
Eggplant Parmesan
Tomato sauce, mozzarella
Chicken Parmesan
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and a side of spaghetti pasta
Veal Scallopini
Leeks, fontina cheese, portobello mushrooms, marsala sauce
Lemon Chicken
Served with roasted potatoes and carrots
Cheeseburger
Lettuce, tomato, onions, house cut fries
Grilled Branzino Filets
Sautéed spinach with garlic, salsa verde
Roasted Herb Marinated Salmon
Smashed potatoes with crabmeat, garlic roasted peppers, lemon vinaigrette
Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy alfredo with chicken
Farro Tagliatelle
Sweet cherry tomato sauce, basil
Lasagnette
Besciamella sauce, bolognese sauce and Parmesan cheese
Fettuccine alla Bolognese
Traditional bolognese meat sauce
Gnocchi
Pork sausage ragu
Mezzi Rigatoni
Cream and black truffle sauce, pancetta, fried leeks
Calamarata
Squid, shrimp, mussels, clams, spicy cherry tomato sauce
Caprese
Tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, balsamic
Spinach
Walnuts, pancetta, pecorino cheese, strawberries, balsamic vinaigrette
Romaine
Anchovies, croutons, garlic, Parmesan cheese, 5-min poached egg
Roasted Beets
Baby arugula, buffalo mozzarella, pine nuts, mustard vinaigrette
Prosciutto di Parma
Burrata cheese, extra virgin olive oil
Polpette
Meatballs “Al Dente style”
Fried Calamari
Fried squid rings, tentacles, hot sliced peppers served with tomato sauce and lemon
Fried Zucchini Flowers
Stuffed with ricotta, mint, and lemon
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Tomato, basil, mozzarella, gratinee
Focaccia
Baked freshly in our wood-burning oven, sea salt, oregano, rosemary, Parmesan
Lentil Soup
Olive oil and Parmesan cheese
French Fries
Roasted Cauliflower
Garlic, capers, anchovy, bread crumbs
Broccoli
Capers
Black Olives
Mushrooms
Cherry Tomatoes
Arugula
Whole Egg
Salami
Onions
Eggplant
Pepperoni
Sausage
Mozzarella
Fontina Cheese
Anchovies
Piemontese
Fontina cheese, mozzarella fior di latte, porcini mushrooms, house-made pork sausage, rosemary
Formaggi
Mozzarella, provolone, Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic, rosemary, oregano, smoked mozzarella
Vegetariana
Grilled vegetables, smoked mozzarella, garlic, tomato, Parmigiano Reggiano
Capricciosa
Artichokes, pancetta, pesto, tomato, mozzarella fior di latte, basil
Salsiccia e Broccolini
Sausage, broccoli, tomato, smoked mozzarella, garlic
Melanzane
Olives, roasted eggplant, tomato, mozzarella, oregano
Prosciutto Rucola
Prosciutto, arugula, tomato, mozzarella fior di latte
Quattro Stagioni
Olives, mushrooms, artichokes, ham, tomato, mozzarella, basil, oregano
Napoletana
Anchovies, tomato, mozzarella, basil
Romana
Anchovies, capers, olives, chiles, tomato, mozzarella
Margherita D.O.C.
Tomato, mozzarella flor di latte, basil
Marinara
Tomato, garlic, olive oil, oregano
Farro Taglatelle
Sweet cherry tomato sauce, basil
Lasagnette al Forno
Bolognese and bechamel sauces, Parmigiano Reggiano
Pancakes
Pancakes with Nutella, maple syrup, whipped butter
Nutella Calzone
Calzone with Nutella and fresh fruit
Breakfast Potatoes
Hand-Cut French Fries
Bacon, Sausage or Ham
Al Dente Breakfast Burger
Egg, provolone cheese, onion, tomato, lettuce, saffron mayo, side of French fries
Breakfast Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, egg, and bacon
Three Eggs Any Style
With your choice of bacon, sausage or ham. Served with toast & whipped butter
Vegetable Omelette
With spinach, mushrooms and fontina cheese
Arugula Salad
Grainy mustard dressing, Parmigiano Reggiano
House-Cured Norwegian Salmon
Topped with capers, red onions, a lemon, mascarpone, olive oil dressing
Meatballs
“Al Dente style”