Al Dente

3201 New Mexico Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20016-2700

(202) 244-2223

Menu

$40.00

Tray of Caesar Salad

Large portion of romaine lettuce, soft-boiled eggs, anchovies, parmesan cheese, and croutons with Caesar dressing. Serves 4-6 people

$52.00

Tray of Meatballs

Large portion of our house-made meatballs with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. includes 30 meatballs. Serves 4-6 people

$85.00

Tray of Lasagnette

Large portion of our loose-bound lasagna with bechamel sauce, bolognese sauce, and parmesan cheese. Serves 4-6 people

$40.00

Tray of Rigatoni with Tomato Sauce

Large portion of our rigatoni with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. Serves 4-6 people

$85.00

Tray of Chicken Parmesan

6 pieces of chicken parmesan with a side of spaghetti with marinara sauce. Serves 4-6 people

$65.00

Tray of Fettuccine Bolognese

Large portion of our house-made fettuccine with traditional bolognese meat sauce. Serves 4-6 people

$21.95

Eggplant Parmesan

Tomato sauce, mozzarella

$23.95

Chicken Parmesan

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and a side of spaghetti pasta

$29.95

Veal Scallopini

Leeks, fontina cheese, portobello mushrooms, marsala sauce

$27.95

Lemon Chicken

Served with roasted potatoes and carrots

$16.95

Cheeseburger

Lettuce, tomato, onions, house cut fries

$32.95

Grilled Branzino Filets

Sautéed spinach with garlic, salsa verde

$27.95

Roasted Herb Marinated Salmon

Smashed potatoes with crabmeat, garlic roasted peppers, lemon vinaigrette

$21.95

Fettuccine Alfredo

Creamy alfredo with chicken

$21.95

Farro Tagliatelle

Sweet cherry tomato sauce, basil

$26.95

Lasagnette

Besciamella sauce, bolognese sauce and Parmesan cheese

$21.95

Fettuccine alla Bolognese

Traditional bolognese meat sauce

$26.95

Gnocchi

Pork sausage ragu

$27.95

Mezzi Rigatoni

Cream and black truffle sauce, pancetta, fried leeks

$27.95

Calamarata

Squid, shrimp, mussels, clams, spicy cherry tomato sauce

$14.95

Caprese

Tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, balsamic

$13.95

Spinach

Walnuts, pancetta, pecorino cheese, strawberries, balsamic vinaigrette

$13.95

Romaine

Anchovies, croutons, garlic, Parmesan cheese, 5-min poached egg

$14.95

Roasted Beets

Baby arugula, buffalo mozzarella, pine nuts, mustard vinaigrette

$21.95

Prosciutto di Parma

Burrata cheese, extra virgin olive oil

$17.95

Polpette

Meatballs “Al Dente style”

$17.95

Fried Calamari

Fried squid rings, tentacles, hot sliced peppers served with tomato sauce and lemon

$17.95

Fried Zucchini Flowers

Stuffed with ricotta, mint, and lemon

$14.95

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Tomato, basil, mozzarella, gratinee

$10.95

Focaccia

Baked freshly in our wood-burning oven, sea salt, oregano, rosemary, Parmesan

$12.95

Lentil Soup

Olive oil and Parmesan cheese

$7.95

French Fries

$10.95

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

$18.95

Piemontese

Fontina cheese, mozzarella fior di latte, porcini mushrooms, house-made pork sausage, rosemary

$18.95

Formaggi

Mozzarella, provolone, Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic, rosemary, oregano, smoked mozzarella

$18.95

Vegetariana

Grilled vegetables, smoked mozzarella, garlic, tomato, Parmigiano Reggiano

$18.95

Capricciosa

Artichokes, pancetta, pesto, tomato, mozzarella fior di latte, basil

$18.95

Salsiccia e Broccolini

Sausage, broccoli, tomato, smoked mozzarella, garlic

$18.95

Melanzane

Olives, roasted eggplant, tomato, mozzarella, oregano

$18.95

Prosciutto Rucola

Prosciutto, arugula, tomato, mozzarella fior di latte

$19.95

Quattro Stagioni

Olives, mushrooms, artichokes, ham, tomato, mozzarella, basil, oregano

$17.95

Napoletana

Anchovies, tomato, mozzarella, basil

$18.95

Romana

Anchovies, capers, olives, chiles, tomato, mozzarella

$17.95

Margherita D.O.C.

Tomato, mozzarella flor di latte, basil

$15.95

Marinara

Tomato, garlic, olive oil, oregano

$21.95

Farro Taglatelle

Sweet cherry tomato sauce, basil

$21.95

Lasagnette al Forno

Bolognese and bechamel sauces, Parmigiano Reggiano

$15.95

Pancakes

Pancakes with Nutella, maple syrup, whipped butter

$17.95

Nutella Calzone

Calzone with Nutella and fresh fruit

$4.50

Breakfast Potatoes

$5.00

Hand-Cut French Fries

$5.50

Bacon, Sausage or Ham

$15.95

Al Dente Breakfast Burger

Egg, provolone cheese, onion, tomato, lettuce, saffron mayo, side of French fries

$15.95

Breakfast Pizza

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, egg, and bacon

$16.95

Three Eggs Any Style

With your choice of bacon, sausage or ham. Served with toast & whipped butter

$16.95

Vegetable Omelette

With spinach, mushrooms and fontina cheese

$15.95

Arugula Salad

Grainy mustard dressing, Parmigiano Reggiano

$17.95

House-Cured Norwegian Salmon

Topped with capers, red onions, a lemon, mascarpone, olive oil dressing

$13.95

Meatballs

“Al Dente style”