Al Dente Ristorante Italian

Al Dente Ristorante Menu

(434) 295-9922
925 2nd St Se, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Soup Of The Day


Soup Of The Day
4.00

$Salads

Add on pastas or salads: shrimps, chicken breast, mussels, anchovies filet ($4.00 each).
Insalata Al Dente
$4.50
romaine lettuce, blue cheese, dry figs, toasted almonds, fig and mustard dressing.
Insalata Di Casa
$4.50
mixed greens, grape tomato, cucumber, olive oil, balsamic vinegar.
Insalata Di Rucola
$4.50
arugula, boiled egg, roasted garlic, fresh tomato, arugula vinaigrette.
Insalata Di Spinaci
4.50
baby spinach leaves, grape tomato, garbanzo beans, basil olive oil dressing.

$Pastas

Choose your sauce for your favorite pasta: farfalle, fettucine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatone, sauces. Add on pastas or salads: shrimps, chicken breast, mussels, anchovies filet ($4.00 each).
Amatriciana
$8.50
tomato sauce, pancetta, onions.
Boscaiola
$8.50
cream, fresh tomato, mushrooms, crushed red pepper.
Crema E Noce
$8.50
cream, walnuts.
Crema Rosa E Piselli
$8.50
tomato sauce, cream, peas.
Olio Aglio E Pepperoncino
$8.50
garlic, olive oil, parsley, crushed red pepper.
Pomodoro E Basilico
$8.50
fresh tomato, basil.
Siciliana
$8.50
marinara, mozzarella, eggplant.

Antipasti (Appetizers)


Carpaccio Di Manzo
$12.00
thin slices of raw filet mignon, arugula, parmigiano and olive oil, truffle oil dressing.
Bruschetta Fredda
$5.00
slices of bread topped with tomato, onions and mozzarella, served cold.
Capesante Gratinate
$9.00
fresh scallops, besciamella, brandy and wild mushrooms.
Carciofi Con Pancetta
$7.00
artichoke bottoms, vegetables, ricotta and bacon in a spicy tomato sauce.
Cozze Alla Busera
$8.00
mussels in a spicy tomato sauce.
Crostini Allo Speck E Brie
$10.00
alto adige cured and smoked prosciutto, brie and crostini.
Involtini Di Melanzane
$8.00
eggplant and caprino, ricotta and parmigiano in a tomato basil sauce.
Polenta Con Gorgonzola
$6.00
mushroom polenta in a tomato and gorgonzola sauce.
Zuppa Del Giorno
5.00
soup of the day.

$Insalate (Salads)


Insalata Caprese
$8.00
vine-ripe tomatoes and mozzarella with basil dressing.
Insalata Di Rucola
$7.00
arugula, grape tomatoes and cucumbers with arugula vinaigrette.
Insalata Di Spinaci
$6.00
spinach, garbanzo beans and tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette.
Insalata Mista
$6.00
mixed greens, tomatoes and radishes with balsamic vinaigrette.
Insalata "Al Dente"
10.00
romaine lettuce, figs, blue cheese, asiago, roasted almonds, mustard and fig dressing.

$Primi Piatti (Pastas And Risotto Entrees)


Crespelle Ai Funghi
$19.00
crepes filled with wild mushrooms and parmigiano in a truffle oil cream sauce.
Farfalle Crema E Noci
$15.00
farfalle pasta tossed in a walnut cream sauce.
Gnocchi Di Carote
$16.00
carrot gnocchi with peas in a traditional cream sauce.
Gnocchi Di Patate Dolce
$16.00
chive and sweet potato gnocchi in a pancetta and marinara sauce.
Gnocchi Di Rucola
$17.00
arugula, caramelized onion and parmigiano gnocchi in a gorgonzola cream sauce.
Linguini Frutti Di Mare
$21.00
linguini pasta with mixed seafood, tossed in a light garlic and tomato sauce.
Penne Alla Siciliana
$14.00
penne pasta with marinara, mozzarella and eggplant.
Ravioli Di Astici
$22.00
lobster ravioli with crawfish and fresh tomatoes in a pink cream sauce.
Risotto Mare E Monte
$22.00
arborio rice with seafood and mushrooms.
Tagliatelle Verde Agli Spinaci
17.00
spinach tagliatelle in a roasted garlic and spicy marinara sauce.

$Seconde Piatti (Fish And Meat Entrees)

With the choice of one side order.
Petto Di Anatra Con Funghi Misti
$25.00
duck breast in a mushrooms cream sauce.
Agnello Alle Abbicocche E Rosmarino
$24.00
roasted leg of lamb with rosemary and apricots.
Ossobucco Di Vitello
$27.00
braised veal shanks with vegetables.
Petto Di Pollo Al Porto E Carote
$19.00
chicken breast with port wine and baby carrot.
Petto Di Pollo Con Mele Verdi
$21.00
chicken breast with green apple and caramelized onions.
Scaloppine Di Vitello Al Vino Rosso
$22.00
veal piccatine with a red wine sauce and mixed mushrooms.
Scaloppini Di Vitello Al Pepe Verde
$23.00
veal piccatine in a whole green pepper corn, garlic, butter cream sauce.
Trota Salmonata
23.00
baked trout with tomatoes, potatoes and capers.

$Contorni (Side Orders)


Baked Pasta
$4.00
Black Squid Ink Risotto
$4.00
Onion And Celery Orzo
$4.00
Polenta
$4.00
Rice-Stuffed Vegetables
$4.00
Saffron Risotto
$4.00
Sauteed Green Beans
$4.00
Sauteed Potatoes
4.00

$I Dolci


Tiramissu
$8.00
ladyfingers soaked in espresso and a touch of marsala wine, layered with mascarpone, and topped with shaved chocolate.
Tartufo Nero
$7.00
chocolate ice cream with a vanilla center in a shell of cocoa, sugar and hazelnuts.
Tartufo Al Limoncello
$7.00
lemon ice cream with a limoncello center in a shell of lemon juice and sugar.
Profiteroles Al Cioccolato
$8.00
puff pastry filled with vanilla creme and surrounded with a light chocolate mousse.
Torta Della Nonna
8.00
italian almond torte with lemon creme filling.

$Specials

Specials vary depending on the availability of ingredients such as.
Parma Prosciutto
Bresaola
italian sundried beef.
Cinghiale
wild boar.
Ossobucco
Lumache
snails.
Speck
smoked and cured prosciutto.
Bottarga
dried red mullet or tuna.
Baccala
dried and salted cod.

Party Menu 1


Party Menu 1
75.00
per person.

$Party Menu 1 - Passed Appetizers


Sauteed Shrimp Skewers
with spicy marinara sauce.
Roasted Vegetable Skewers
with ginger, bell pepper sauce.

Party Menu 1 - Primi Piatti

Sample plate of.
Risotto Rucola E Gamberi
Crespelli Ripieni
filled crepes with roasted butternut squash in a creamy saffron sauce.
Risotto
with arugula and shrimp.

Party Menu 1 - Insalata


Mixed Greens
with fresh arugula and balsamic vinaigrette.

Party Menu 1 - Secondi Piatti


Filetto Di Dentice Al Limoncello
red snapper filet in a light limoncello sauce, served with sauteed orzo with fresh mussels and clams.
Petto Dae Anatra Ai Funghi Selvatici
duck breast in a wild mushroom cream sauce, served with polenta topped with fegato grasso (duck liver).
Rotollo D'agnello Al Vino Rosso
lamb rolled and stuffed with pine nuts, walnuts, onions and grape leaves, served in a red wine sauce.

Party Menu 1 - I Dolci


Mint Crepes Filled
with a sweet mixed berries sauce.
House Made Tiramissu
Coffee Or Tea

Party Menu 2


Party Menu 2
65.00
per person.

$Party Menu 2 - Passed Appetizers


Skewers Of Fresh Scallops Gratinate
with besciamella, mushrooms and brandy.
Skewers Of Fresh Tomato And Fresh Mozarella
with basil sauce.

Party Menu 2 - Insalata


Mixed Greens
with fresh arugula and balsamic vinaigrette.

Party Menu 2 - Primi Piatti

sample plate of.
Lasagne Ai Funghi E Zucchini
lasagne layered with mixed mushrooms, zucchini and besciamella sauce, topped with parmiggiano cheese.
Gnocchetti Di Carrotte Crema E Piselli E Pancetta
housemade carrot gnocchi in a cream sauce with peas and pancetta (italian bacon).

Party Menu 2 - Secondi Piatti


Rana Pescatrice In Umido
monkfish in a light, spicy marinara sauce, served with traditional venetian risotto and peas.
Petto Di Pollo Con Pere E Albicocche
chicken breast in a white wine onion sauce with pears and apricots, served with spring onion barley.
Scallopine Di Vitello Alla Valpolicella E Funghi
veal medallions and mixed mushrooms in valpolicella wine sauce, served with mushroom orzo.

Party Menu 2 - I Dolci


Mint Crepes
filled with a sweet mixed berries sauce.
House Made Tiramissu
coffee or tea.

Party Menu 3


Party Menu 3
55.00
per person.

$Party Menu 3 - Passed Appetizers


Skewers Of Grilled Shrimp
with a lemon and white wine sauce.
Skewers Of Roasted Vegetables
with a spicy pink sauce.

Party Menu 3 - Insalata


Mixed Greens
with fresh arugula and balsamic vinaigrette.

Party Menu 3 - Primi Piatti

sample plate of.
Farfalle Al Pomodoro E Basilico
farfalle pasta in a fresh tomato and basil sauce.
Fettucine Al Gorgonzola
fettucine pasta in a creamy gorgonzola cheese sauce.

Party Menu 3 - Secondi Piatti


Filetto Di Sogliola Alla Munaia
filet of sole in a light lemon sauce, served with grilled vegetables.
Portobella Alla Parmiggiana
portobello mushroom with marinara sauce, mozarella and gorgonzola cheeses, served over polenta.
Scallopine Alla Romana
sauteed veal medallions topped with pancetta (italian bacon) and mozarella cheese.

Party Menu 3 - I Dolci


Italian Puff Pastry
with a vanilla creme center, surrounded with light chocolate mousse.
House Made Tiramissu
coffee or tea.

Party Menu 4


Party Menu 4
45.00
per person.

$Party Menu 4 - Passed Appetizers


Bresaola (Italian Sun Dried Beef) Rolled
with provolone cheese, served with a creamy gorgonzola sauce.
Skewers Of Fresh Tomato
fresh mozarella with basil sauce.

Party Menu 4 - Insalata


Mixed Greens
with fresh arugula and balsamic vinaigrette.

Party Menu 4 - Primi Piatti


Salmone Al Limone E Caperi
salmon filet in a lemon and capers sauce, served with a lentil and pancetta (italian bacon) terrine.
Petto Di Pollo Marsala E Funghi
sauteed chicken breast in a marsala wine and mushroom sauce, served with baked pasta with vegetables.
Finocchio Alla Parmiggiana
fennel bulb baked with marinara sauce, mozarella and gorgonzola cheeses, served with polenta.

Party Menu 4 - I Dolci


Italian Puff Pastry
with a vanilla creme center, surrounded with light chocolate mousse.
House Made Tiramissu
coffee or tea.

Party Menu 5


Party Menu 5
35.00
per person.

$Party Menu 5 - Passed Appetizers


Skewers Of Grilled Shrimp
with a lemon butter sauce and skewers of fresh tomato and fresh mozarella with basil sauce.

Party Menu 5 - Insalata


Mixed Greens
with fresh arugula and balsamic vinaigrette.

Party Menu 5 - Primi Piatti


Fettucine Ai 4 Formaggi
fettucine pasta in a parmiggiano, gorgonzola, caprino and pecorino cheese sauce.
Petto Di Pollo Al Porto
sauteed chicken breast in a port wine sauce, served with baby vegetables.
Capesante Alla Busera
fresh scallops in a light, spicy tomato sauce, served over polenta.

Party Menu 5 - I Dolci


Italian Almond Torte
with a lemon creme filling.
House Made Tiramissu
coffee or tea.

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