Classic Italian-American dishes & daily specials served in snug, down-to-earth quarters.
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.
4.4 – 971 reviews $$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
Menu – Appetizers | |
Shrimp Grand Marnier Large shrimp dipped in egg batter, pan-fried, and served in an orange liquor glaze. |
$17.95 |
Eggplant Rollatini Baby eggplant rolled and stued with fresh ricotta, topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and baked to perfection. |
$14.95 |
Bruschetta Toasted country-style garlic bread with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil. |
$13.95 |
Lobster Ravioli Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli prepared in a light marinara sauce with shrimp, a touch of cream. |
$18.95 |
Mussels Marinara Fresh PEI mussels, sautéed in a white wine, garlic, and simmered in our classic plum tomato sauce. |
$16.95 |
Broccoli Fritti Fresh broccoli, dipped in egg batter, pan-fried and served with a lemon wedge. |
$14.95 |
Shrimp Scampi Large shrimp sautéed in olive oil, diced tomatoes in a white wine garlic butter sauce. |
$14.95 |
Vegetable Medley Fresh sautéed broccoli, mushrooms, artichoke hears, red and yellow peppers and spinach, in a garlic infused extra-virgin olive oil. |
$15.95 |
Shrimp Cocktail | $15.95 |
Sautéed Calamari Calamari sautéed in olive oil, garlic white wine sauce and simmered in our own spicy marinara sauce |
$16.95 |
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 roasted almonds. |
$14.95 |
Fried Calamari Tossed with hot cherry peppers and toasted pine nuts served with a side of marinara sauce. |
$18.95 |
Scallops Wrapped In Bacon | $18.95 |
Pumpkin Ravioli Finished with a butter sage sauce, honey, brown sugar and sprinkled with Pecorino Romano Cheese. |
$13.95 |
Menu – Soups & Salads | |
Minestrone Soup Homemade Italian vegetable soup. |
$10.95 |
Homemade Chicken And Vegetable Soup With Cheese Tortellini | $10.95 |
Caprese Salad Beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, onion, basil, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. |
$15.95 |
Italian Antipasto Prepared to order; a variety of meats, aged provolone and iceberg & romaine lettuce with vegetables. |
$17.95 |
Garden Salad | $8.95 |
Caesar Salad Fresh Romaine lettuce and homemade croutons, tossed in our classic homemade dressing, and sprinkled with aged provolone cheese. |
$15.95 |
House Salad Spring mix of baby greens, tomato and onion. |
$8.95 |
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 walnut topping. |
$15.95 |
Al Dente Grilled Chicken Salad Fresh baby greens tossed in our homemade vinaigrette dressing, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella and tomato, topped with warn grilled chicken. |
$17.95 |
Homemade Lentil Soup | $10.95 |
Menu – Pasta | |
Bolognese Classic tomato sauce simmered with selected ground beef, veal and pork, touch of cream, Pecorino Romano cheese. |
$23.95 |
Arrabiata Spicy plum tomato sauce sautéed with pepperoncini, Pecorino Romano cheese. |
$18.95 |
Pomodoro Traditional tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, white wine and Pecorino Romano cheese. |
$18.95 |
Amatriciana A mixture of pancetta (Italian bacon), onion, pecorino romano cheese, red wine and tomato sauce. |
$21.95 |
Alfredo A cream sauce with heavy cream, butter, egg and fresh parmesan cheese. |
$21.95 |
Vodka Sauce Fresh tomato and onion in a zesty marinara sauce with vodka, a touch of red pepper, tossed with heavy cream, and Pecorino Romano cheese. |
$21.95 |
Quattro Formaggio Our homemade tomato sauce with fresh basil and an assortment of Pecorino Romano, mozzarella, provolone and ricotta cheese. |
$19.95 |
Pesto A classic Genovese sauce of fresh basil, olive oil, pignoli nuts, garlic, cream, and Pecorino Romano cheese. |
$21.95 |
Primavera Spring vegetable sautéed in a white wine garlic butter sauce or cream sauce, and Pecorino Romano cheese. |
$21.95 |
Carbonara A rich sauce of pancetta, butter, black pepper, heavy cream, egg and parmesan cheese. |
$21.95 |
Puttanesca A spicy plum tomato sauce, capers, anchovies, white wine, olives, and Pecorino Romano cheese. |
$18.95 |
Ravioli Large ricotta cheese ravioli, in our homemade marinara sauce. |
$18.95 |
Menu – House Specialties | |
Al Dente Special Sautéed 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. |
$31.95 |
Gnocchi Al Dente Fresh potato gnocchi tossed in a plum tomato sauce with sun dried tomatoes, capers, basil, Pecorino Romano cheese and parmesan cheese, mushrooms and white wine. |
$23.95 |
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. |
$33.95 |
Shrimp And Scallops A La Vodka Large shrimp and sea scallops sautéed in olive oil and served with homemade fusilli in our classic vodka sauce. |
$34.95 |
Sausage Cacciatore Fresh Italian sweet sausage or boneless chicken simmered with fresh mushrooms, onions, peppers, and rosemary white wine in a plum tomato sauce served over penne. |
$24.95 |
Chicken Buona Bocca Boneless breast layered with Prosciutto di Parma and fresh mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms and sage in a white wine butter sauce. |
$31.95 |
Lobster Ravioli Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli prepared in a light marinara sauce with simp, a touch of cream, Pecorino Romano cheese. |
$28.95 |
Sea Bass Al Dente Chilean sea bass pan seared and baked with sun dried tomatoes, capers, mushrooms, fresh herbs and white wine served over risotto. |
$37.95 |
Pork Tenderloin Honey walnut crusted pork tenderloin, lightly seasoned, pan-seared baked in a madeira prune sauce and served with spinach and mashed potatoes. |
$28.95 |
Shrimp And Calamari Fra Diavalo Large shrimp and calamari, sautéed in olive oil and served in a spicy marinara sauce, white wine and served over linguine. |
$31.95 |
Seafood Saffron Risotto Fresh calamari, litteneck clams, mussels, shrimp and scallops sautéed in olive oil, simmered in white wine and garlic, served over saffron risotto. |
$37.95 |
Chicken Venensia 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. |
$32.95 |
Eggplant Parmigiana Lightly egg-battered and pan-fried, layered with marinara sauce, baked with fresh mozzarella sauce, Pecorino Romano cheese, and served over choice of pasta. |
$21.95 |
Menu – Entrees | |
Veal Osso Bucco Slowly braised veal shank simmered with carrots and celery in a marinara sauce served over linguine. |
$36.95 |
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. |
$31.95 |
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. |
$37.95 |
Sausage Cacciatore Fresh sweet Italian sausage sautéed and simmered with fresh mushrooms, onions, peppers, rosemary and white wine in a plum tomato sauce served over cavatappi pasta. |
$21.95 |
Cheese Lasagna A generous portion of our homemade cheese or eggplant lasagna served with a homemade meatball. |
$19.95 |
Pumpkin Ravioli Finished with a butter sage sauce, honey, brown sugar and sprinkled with Pecorino Romano cheese. |
$19.95 |
Broccoli Rabe Sautéed in a garlic and white wine served with Pecorino Romano cheese over fresh fusilli pasta. |
$21.95 |
Menu – Chicken | |
Chicken Marsala Boneless chicken breast tender sautéed with fresh mushrooms and ham in a marsala wine sauce. |
$23.95 |
Chicken Parmigiana Boneless breaded cutlet pan-fried, baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese. |
$24.95 |
Chicken And Eggplant Parmigiana | $27.95 |
Chicken Cacciatore Boneless medallions simmered with red and yellow peppers, sweet onions, fresh mushrooms, white wine and rosemary in a plum tomato sauce. |
$24.95 |
Chicken Milanese Boneless breast tender lightly dipped in egg batter, pan-fried and sautéed in a white wine lemon butter sauce. |
$25.95 |
Chicken, Penne & Borccoli Classic boneless medallions, sautéed with fresh broccoli florets, Pecorino Romano cheese, and penne pasta in a white wine garlic butter or cream sauce. |
$24.95 |
Menu – Veal | |
Veal Marsala Veal scallopini sautéed with fresh mushrooms and ham in a marsala wine sauce. |
$27.95 |
Veal Parmigiana Breaded cutlet pan-fried, baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese. |
$29.95 |
Veal & Eggplant Parmigiana | $32.95 |
Veal Saltimbocca Veal scallopini layered with Prosciutto di Parma and mozzarella cheese, spinach, mushrooms and sage in a white wine garlic butter sauce. |
$32.95 |
Veal Valdostona Veal scallopini layered with Prosciutto di Parma and mozzarella cheese with artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce. |
$32.95 |
Veal Milanese Veal scallopini dipped in egg batter, pan-fried and simmered in a white wine lemon butter sauce. |
$28.95 |
Veal Sorrentino Veal scallopini layered with eggplant, Prosciutto di Parma and mozzarella cheese. |
$31.95 |
Menu – Seafood | |
Mussels Marinara Fresh PEI mussels sautéed with white wine, garlic, and simmered in our classic marinara sauce over linguine. |
$24.95 |
Shrimp Scampi Fresh fusilli pasta with sautéed shrimp in a garlic white wine butter sauce, with fresh diced tomatoes and Pecorino Romano cheese. |
$26.95 |
Swordfish Fresh swordfish, lightly egg-battered, pan-fried and baked. Topped with fresh julienne vegetables in a lemon caper sauce, served over risotto. |
$29.95 |
Shrimp, Penne & Broccoli Large shrimp sautéed in olive oil and tossed with fresh broccoli florets, penne pasta, and Pecorino Romano cheese in a white wine garlic butter or cream sauce. |
$27.95 |
Linguine Ala Vongole Fresh count neck and chopped clams sautéed with white wine and garlic with choice of red or white sauce, served over linguine. |
$26.95 |
Fruitti Di Mare Fresh count necks, PEI mussels shrimp, scallops and chopped clams, white wine, garlic and simmered in our classic marinara sauce served over fettuccine. |
$36.95 |
Lobster Ravioli Fresh cheese & lobster ravioli simmered in a light marinara sauce with shrimp, a touch of cream and Pecorino Romano cheese. |
$28.95 |
Menu – Sides | |
Homemade Meatball | $3.50 |
Italian Sausage | $5.95 |
Sautéed Spinach | $8.95 |
Sautéed Broccoli | $8.95 |
Sautéed Mushrooms | $8.95 |
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe | $8.95 |
Garlic | $6.95 |
Gluten Free Garlic Bread | $9.95 |
Four Cheese Risotto | $9.95 |
Eggplant Rollatini | $5.95 |
Spinach Crepe | $6.95 |
Menu – Pizza | |
Benevento Pizza Caramelized onions, roasted peppers, eggplant, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese. |
$18.95 |
Margherita Pizza Diced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil. |
$15.95 |
Spukonie Pizza Sweet Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil. |
$17.95 |
Ben Cotto Pizza Tomato sauce, oregano, Pecorino Romano cheese, garlic, extra virgin olive oil. Cooked to perfection! |
$14.95 |
Lil Joey Pizza Breaded chicken cutlet, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Pecorino Romano cheese, oregano and mozzarella cheese, topped with fresh basil. |
$16.95 |
Bianco Pizza Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, Pecorino Romano cheese, oregano, basil, mozzarella cheese. |
$15.95 |
Victoria Pizza Sautéed shrimp scampi, diced tomates, garlic, white wine, basil, light mozzarella cheese. |
$17.95 |
Vanessa’s Pesto Pizza Grilled chicken, homemade pesto sauce, caramelized onions, Pecorino Romano cheese, mozzarella cheese. |
$17.95 |
North Ender Prosciutto di Parma, baby soppressata, garlic, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, basil, mozzarella cheese. |
$16.95 |
BLT Pizza The classic: fresh lean bacon, shredded lettuce, mayo, diced tomatoes. |
$16.95 |
Quattro Formaggio Four Cheeses: mozzarella, ricotta, Pecorino Romano, aged provolone, tomato sauce, fresh basil. |
$15.95 |
Pink Sauce Pizza Pink Sauce, Fresh basil, Prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella cheese. |
$17.95 |
Richie’s Favorite Pizza Pulled pork, red onion, barbecue sauce, Pecorino Romano, mozzarella cheese. |
$16.95 |
Arugula Pizza Special Pizza Margherita pizza prepared with grilled chicken and topped with fresh arugula. |
$16.95 |
Original Cheese Pizza | $13.95 |
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Contact Al Dente Ristorante
Address: 109 Salem St # 1, Boston, MA 02113
Phone: (617) 523-0990
Website: http://www.aldenteboston.com/
Hours
Friday | 11AM–10:30PM |
Saturday | 11AM–10:30PM |
Sunday | 11AM–9:30PM |
Monday | 11AM–9:30PM |
Tuesday | 11AM–9:30PM |
Wednesday | 11AM–9:30PM |
Thursday | 11AM–9:30PM |
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