Al Dente Ristorante
Snuggled in the heart of the world famous North End, Al Dente Restaurant lets you feast on a bountiful array of Italian specialties. The outstanding menu, featuring pasta, chicken, veal and seafood, highlights a spectrum of lavish Italian specialties that are sure to please discriminating palates. The open kitchen lets you in on the action behind the superb dishes, and you'll enjoy their lavish fare amid a cozy, casual setting. www.facebook.com/aldenteristoranteboston/ | Sun-Thu: 11:30am - 10pm, Fri-Sat: 11:30am - 11pm
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Pastas
Vodka Sauce
Top menu items. Fresh tomato and onion in a zesty marinara sauce with vodka and a touch of red pepper, tossed with heavy cream and pecorino Romano cheese.
Alfredo
A creamy sauce with heavy cream, butter, egg and fresh parmesan cheese.
Bolognese
Top menu items. Classic tomato sauce with selected ground beef, veal and pork, with a touch of cream and pecorino Romano cheese.
Pesto
A classic genovese sauce of fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, pignoli nuts, garlic, cream and pecorino Romano cheese.
Carbonara
Top menu items. A rich sauce of pancetta, butter, black pepper, heavy cream, egg and parmesan cheese.
Pomodoro
Traditional tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, white wine and pecorino Romano cheese.
Amatriciana
A mixture of pancetta (Italian bacon), onion, pecorino Romano cheese, red wine and tomato sauce.
Ravioli
Large ricotta cheese ravioli in our homemade marinara sauce.
Puttanesca
A spicy plum tomato sauce, capers, anchovies, white wine, olives and pecorino Romano cheese. Spicy.
Primavera
Spring vegetables sauteed in white wine garlic butter sauce or cream sauce and pecorino Romano cheese.
Quattro Formaggio
Our homemade tomato sauce with fresh basil and an assortment of pecorino Romano, mozzarella, provolone and ricotta cheeses.
Arrabbiata
Spicy plum tomato sauce with pepperoncini and pecorino Romano cheese. Spicy.
Chicken
Chicken Parmigiana
Top menu items. Boneless breaded cutlet pan-fried, baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.
Chicken & Eggplant Parmigiana
Chicken & eggplant parmigiana, served with a variety of pasta options including gluten-free choices. Topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella.
Chicken Marsala
Boneless breast sauteed with fresh mushrooms and ham in marsala wine sauce.
Chicken Milanese
Boneless breast tender lightly dipped in egg batter, pan-fried and sauteed in white wine lemon butter sauce.
Chicken, Penne & Broccoli
Top menu items. Classic boneless medallions, sauteed with fresh broccoli florets and penne pasta in a white wine garlic butter or cream sauce.
Chicken Cacciatore
Boneless medallions simmered with red and yellow peppers, sweet onions, fresh mushrooms, white wine and rosemary in a plum tomato sauce.
Soups
Minestrone Soup
Homemade Italian vegetable soup.
Homemade Chicken And Vegetable Soup
Add cheese tortellini for an additional charge.
Homemade Lentil Soup
Sides
Garlic Bread
Top menu items.
Homemade Meatball
Top menu items.
Sauteed Mushroom
Eggplant Rollatini
Baby eggplant rolled and stuffed with fresh ricotta baked and topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.
4 Cheese Risotto
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
Sauteed Spinach
Spinach Crepe
Italian Sausage
Sauteed Broccoli
Gluten Free Garlic Bread
Salads
Caesar Salad For One
Fresh romaine lettuce, Pecorino Romano cheese and homemade croutons, tossed in our classic homemade dressing.
Caprese Salad
Beefsteak tomatoes, frees mozzarella cheese, onion, basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic drizzle, salt and pepper.
Italian Antipasto
A variety of Italian meats, iceberg and romaine lettuce topped with roasted peppers, artichoke hearts, onions, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, peperoncini.
Al Dente Grilled Chicken Salad
Fresh baby greens tossed in our homemade vinaigrette dressing, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella and tomato, topped warm grilled chicken.
Caesar Salad For Two
Fresh romaine lettuce, Pecorino Romano cheese and homemade croutons, tossed in our classic homemade dressing.
House Salad
Spring mix of baby greens, tomato and onion.
Grilled Fig Salad
Fresh baby greens tossed in our homemade sherry vinaigrette dressing, garnished with Prosciutto di Parma, grilled figs, sprinkled with goat cheese and our signature crushed walnut topping.
Garden Salad
Tossed iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, olivesand pepperoncini.
Appetizers
Pumpkin Ravioli Appetizer
Finished with a butter sage sauce, honey, brown sugar and sprinkled pecorino Romano cheese.
Shrimp Scampi
Large shrimp sautéed in olive oil, garlic, diced tomatoes in a white wine garlic butter sauce.
Shrimp Grand Marnier
Large shrimp dipped in egg batter, pan-seared and finished in our famous orange liqueur glaze.
Brushetta
Toasted country style garlic bread with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Lobster Ravioli
Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli prepared in a light marinara sauce with shrimp, a touch of cream and Pecorino Romano cheese.
Shrimp Cocktail
Sauteed Calamari
Calamari sauteed in olive oil, garlic white wine sauce and simmered in our own spicy marinara sauce.
Spinach Crepes
Two homemade crepes enveloped with our classic spinach and ricotta stuffing, brushed with butter and pecorino Romano cheese, served over a light cream of parmesan sauce, topped with toasted almonds.
Scallops Wrapped In Bacon
Eggplant Rollatini
Baby eggplant rolled and stuffed with fresh ricotta, baked and topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.
Mussels Marinara
Fresh PEI mussels sautéed in white wine, garlic and simmered in our classic plum tomato sauce.
Broccoli Fritti
Fresh broccoli, dipped in egg batter, pan--fried and served with a lemon wedge.
Vegetable Medley
Fresh sautéed broccoli, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, red and yellow peppers and spinach in a garlic infused extra-virgin olive oil.
House Specialties
Gnocchi Al Dente
Fresh potato gnocchi tossed in a plum tomato sauce with sundried tomatoes, capers, basil, pecorino Romano cheese and parmesan cheese, mushrooms and white wine. Add chicken, sausage, veal or shrimp for an additional charge.
Shrimp & Scallops A La Vodka
Large shrimp and sea scallops sauteed in olive oil and served with homemade fusilli in our classic vodka sauce with pecorino Romano cheese.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Lightly egg-battered and pan-fried, layered with marinara sauce, baked with fresh mozzarella, served over choice of pasta.
Al Dente Special
Sauteed scallopini of veal, chicken and shrimp, fresh broccoli florets, mushrooms, red and yellow peppers and artichoke hearts in a white wine garlic butter sauce, served over choice of pasta.
Chicken Buona Bocca
Boneless breast layered with prosciutto di Parma and fresh mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms and sage in a white wine butter sauce.
Shrimp & Calamari Fra Diavalo
Large shrimp and calamari, sauteed in olive oil, served in a spicy marinara sauce, white wine and served over linguine. Spicy.
Lobster Ravioli
Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli prepared in a light marinara sauce with shrimp, a touch of cream, pecorino Romano and parmesan cheese.
Seafood Saffron Risotto
Fresh calamari, little neck clams, mussels, shrimp and scallops sauteed in olive oil, simmered in white wine and garlic, served over saffron risotto.
Veal Valentino
Fresh, tender veal stuffed with prosciutto di Parma, roasted red pepper, mozzarella cheese and garlic, rolled, breaded and pan-fried, served in a white wine mushroom pink sauce and roasted red pepper risotto.
Chicken Venenzia
Boneless chicken stuffed with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, spinach, roasted red peppers and garlic, rolled and pan-seared, served over roasted red pepper risotto in a gorgonzola cream sauce.
Seafood
Shrimp, Penne & Broccoli
Large shrimp sauteed in olive oil and tossed with fresh broccoli florets, penne pasta and pecorino Romano cheese in white wine garlic butter or cream sauce.
Linguine Ala Vongole
Fresh countneck and chopped clams sauteed with white wine and garlic with choice of red or white sauce, served over linguine.
Shrimp Scampi
Fresh fusilli pasta with sauteed shrimp in a garlic white wine butter sauce with fresh diced tomatoes and pecorino Romano cheese.
Mussels Marinara
Fresh PEI mussels sauteed with white wine, garlic and simmered in our classic marinara sauce over linguine.
Lobster Ravioli
Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli simmered in a light marinara sauce with shrimp, a touch of cream and pecorino Romano cheese.
Swordfish
Fresh swordfish, lightly egg battered, pan fried and baked. Topped with fresh julienne vegetables in a lemon caper sauce. Served over risotto.
Frutti Di Mare
Fresh countnecks, PEI mussels, shrimp, scallops, chopped clams, white wine and garlic simmered in our classic marinara sauce served over fettucine.
Veal
Veal & Eggplant Parmigiana
Veal layered with eggplant, Parmesan, and marinara. Choice of pasta: spiral, bowtie, ribbons, tubes, or tortellini, including gluten-free options.
Veal Marsala
Veal scallopini sauteed with fresh mushrooms and ham in marsala wine sauce.
Veal Valdostana
Veal scallopini layered with prosciutto di Parma and mozzarella cheese with artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce.
Veal Saltimbocca
Veal scallopini layered with prosciutto di Parma and mozzarella cheese, spinach, mushrooms and sage in a white wine garlic butter sauce.
Veal Milanese
Veal scallopini dipped in egg batter, pan-fried and simmered in a white wine lemon butter sauce.
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded cutlet pan-fried, baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.
Veal Sorrentino
Veal scallopini layered with eggplant, prosciutto di Parma and mozzarella cheese in a dry vermouth mushroom sauce.
Children's Menu
Kid's Chicken Fingers
Served with a side of pasta.
Kids Benevento's Cheese Pizza
Kids French Bread Pizza
Kids Linguine With Marinara Sauce
Kid's Cheese Ravioli
Entrees
Veal Osso Bucco
Slowly braised veal shank simmered with carrots and celery in a merlot marinara sauce served over linguine.
Sausage Cacciatore
Fresh sweet Italian sausage sauteed and simmered with fresh mushrooms, onions, peppers, rosemary and white wine in a plum tomato sauce served over cavatappi pasta.
Cheese Lasagna
A generous portion of our homemade cheese or eggplant lasagna served with a homemade meatball.
Broccoli Rabe
Sauteed in garlic and white wine served with pecorino Romano cheese over fresh fusilli pasta.
Chicken Umberto
Boneless chicken breast, egg battered, pan-fried, topped with prosciutto di Parma, fresh spinach, mozzarella cheese baked to perfection and served over cavatappi pasta, then finished with a sage white wine butter sauce.
Pumpkin Ravioli Entree
Finished with a butter sage sauce, honey, brown sugar and sprinkled pecorino Romano cheese.
Tenderloin Al Dente
Grilled center cut tenderloin wrapped with prosciutto di Parma, placed atop a bed of four cheese risotto, garnished with green beans in a Demi glaze sauce.