Al Dente Italian

Al Dente Menu

(202) 244-2223
3201 New Mexico Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
$$$$$

Antipasti

Our signature Italian appetizers.
Lentil Soup
$8.95
Olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Vegetarian.
Focaccia
$5.95
Baked freshly in our wood-burning oven, sea salt, oregano, rosemary, Parmesan. Vegetarian.
Polpette
$12.95
Italian meatballs “al dente style".
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
$9.95
Tomato, basil, mozzarella, gratinee. Gluten free. Vegetarian.
Fried Zucchini Flowers
$12.95
Stuffed with ricotta, mint and lemon. Vegetarian.
Fried Calamari
$12.95
Fried squid rings, tentacles, hot slice peppers. Served with tomato sauce and lemon.
Prosciutto di Parma
$18.95
Burrata cheese and extra virgin olive oil. Gluten free.
Grilled Octopus
$17.95
Fennel and frisse salad, black olive, orange and extra virgin olive oil. Gluten free.
Roasted Dates All Camille
$12.95
Gorgonzola cheese, prosciutto di parma and balsamic reduction. Gluten free.
Marinated Olives
$6.95
Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Giardiniera
$6.95
Home made pickled vegetables. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Cheese Platter
$18.95
Castelmango, Gorgonzola dolce and Pecorino cheeses with cotognata, honey hazelnuts and home made marmalade.
Affetati Platter
$18.95
Mortadella, prosciutto di parma, salamino with gherkins, olives, mustard and tighelle bread.
Eggplant Parmesan
Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella, Gratinee (V, GF)

Insalate

Add protein for an additional charge.
Roasted Beets Insalate
Baby arugula, Buffalo mozzarella, grapefruit, pine nuts, mustard vinaigrette. Gluten free. Vegetarian.
Romaine Salad
Anchovies, crouton, garlic, Parmesan cheese, 5-minute poached egg.
Spinach Salad
Walnuts, pancetta, pecorino cheese, strawberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
Caprese Salad
11.95
Tomatoes, Buffalo mozzarella, balsamic.

$House-Made Pasta

Home made gluten-free pasta available upon request.
Calamarata
$24.95
Squid, shrimp, mussels, clams, cherry tomatoes, garlic and basil.
Mezzi Rigatoni
$23.95
Cream and black truffle sauce, pancetta and fried leeks.
Gnocchi
$23.95
Housemade pork sausage ragu.
Raviolini del Plin
$23.95
Veal, beef, pork ravioli, butter, sage and veal jus.
Fettuccine alla Bolognese
$19.95
Traditional Bolognese meat sauce.
Lasagnette
$23.95
Bescamella sauce and bolognese sauce, gratinated with Parmesan cheese.
Agnolotti di Anatra
$25.95
Duck agnolotti, porcini mushroom sauce with butter and sag.
Farro Tagliatelle
$18.95
Whole wheat pasta with sweet cherry tomato sauce, basil. Vegetarian.
Cacio e Pepe
$18.95
Short rigatoni pasta, melted pecorino cheese, black pepper and butter. Vegetarian.
Chicken Alfredo
$18.95
Fettuccine pasta, creamy - garlic sauce.
Beet Pasta Ravioli
$26.95
Stuffed with mascarpone and ricotta cheeses with a broccoli rabe and black garlic sauce. Served with Parmesan cheese. Vegetarian.
Fettuccine Alla Bolognese
$20.95
Traditional Bolognese meat sauce. Served with Parmesan cheese.
Pappardelle
$24.95
Wild boar and vegetables slowly stewes in tomato sauce. Served with Parmesan cheese.
Cheese tortellini
18.95
Mushrooms and parmesan fondue

$Main Courses


Roasted Herb-Marinated Salmon
$24.95
Smashed potatoes with crabmeat, garlic, roasted peppers and lemon vinaigrette. Gluten free.
Grilled Branzino Filets
$29.95
Sauteed spinach with garlic and salsa verde. Gluten free.
Cheeseburger
$13.95
Tomato, gherkins, house cut fries.
Lemon Chicken
$24.95
Served with roasted potatoes and carrots. Gluten free.
Ribeye Steak
$28.95
Rosemary-balsamic sauce, house-cut fries, arugula salad.
Veal Scaloppini
$26.95
Leeks, fontina cheese, portobello mushrooms, Marsala sauce.
Chicken Parmesan
$20.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a side of fettuccine pasta.
Eggplant Parmesan
$18.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.
Sauteed River Trout Filet
$26.95
With Jerusalem artichoke puree, wild mushrooms, walnuts, rosemary and grappa sauce. Gluten free.
Grilled Marinated Angus Beef Ribeye
28.95
Ramps pesto, sautéed fennels, and grilled bulb onions.

$Neopolitan Pizza

Add toppings for an additional charge.
Marinara Pizza
$12.95
Tomato, garlic, olive oil and oregano. Vegetarian.
Margherita D.O.C. Pizza
$14.95
Tomato, mozzarella flor di latte and basil. Vegetarian.
Pepperoni Pizza
$15.95
Mozzarella flor di latte, tomato, basil.
Romana Pizza
$15.95
Anchovies, capers, olives, chiles, tomato and mozzarella.
Napoletana Pizza
$14.95
Anchovies, tomato, mozzarella and basil.
Quattro Stagioni Pizza
$16.95
Olives, mushrooms, artichokes, ham, tomato, mozzarella, basil and oregano.
Prosciutto Arugula Pizza
$15.95
Prosciutto, crudo, arugula, tomato and mozzarella flor di latte.
Melanzane Pizza
$15.95
Olives, roasted eggplant, tomato, mozzarella and oregano. Vegetarian.
Salsiccia e Rapini Pizza
$15.95
Sausage, broccoli, tomato, smoked mozzarella and garlic.
Capriciosa Pizza
$15.95
Artichokes, pancetta, pesto, tomato, mozzarella fior di latte and basil.
Vegetariana Pizza
15.95
Grilled vegetables, smoked mozzarella, garlic, tomato and Parmigiano Reggiano.

$White Pizza


Formaggi Pizza
$15.95
Mozzarella, provolone, Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic, rosemary, oregano and smoked mozzarella. Vegetarian.
Piemontese Pizza
$15.95
Fontina cheese, mozzarella fior di latte, porcini mushrooms, house-made pork sausage and rosemary.
Gorgonzola Pizza
14.95
Garlic, caramelized onions, oregano, speck and pork sausage.

$Calzoni


Polpette Calzoni
$15.95
Al dente meatballs, mozzarella and tomato.
Ricottaro Calzoni
$13.95
Mortadella, salami, ricotta, mozzarella fior di latte and tomato.
Pazzo Calzoni
13.95
Smoked mozzarella, sausage, ham, mushrooms and tomato.

$Kids Menu (Archived)


Kid's Elbow Pasta
$13.95
With cheese gratin
Kid's Chicken Strips
$9.95
Comes with fries.
Kid's Fettuccine with Meatballs
9.95

$Dessert Pizzas (Archived)


Nutella Calzone
$13.95
Filled with nutella and banana. Serves 2-4 persons.
Seasonal Fruit torte
11.95
Apple tar serve with pistachio and vanilla ice cream

$Sides (Archived)


Sauteed Spinach
$9.95
Garlic, olive oil. Gluten free. Vegetarian.
Roasted Cauliflower
$9.95
Garlic, capers, anchovy and bread crumbs.
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
$9.95
Pancetta and garlic.
Braised Cipollini Onions
$9.95
Sweet and sour sauce. Vegetarian.

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