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Al Dente Restaurant
109 Salem St.
Boston, MA 02113
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Dinner Menu
Appetizers
Shrimp Cocktail
$8.95Vegetable Medley
$9.95
Fresh sautéed broccoli, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, red and yellow peppers and spinach, in a garlic infused extra-virgin olive oil.
Shrimp Scampi
$9.95
Large shrimp sautéed in olive oil, garlic, diced tomatoes in a white wine garlic butter sauce.
Broccoli Fritti
$8.95
Fresh broccoli, dipped in egg batter, pan-fried and served with a lemon wedge.
Mussels Marinara
$10.95
Fresh PEI Mussels sautéed in white wine, garlic, and simmered in our classic plum tomato sauce.
Bruschetta
$8.95
Toasted country-style garlic bread with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil.
Eggplant Rollatini
$9.95
Baby eggplant rolled and stuffed with fresh ricotta, baked and topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.
Lobster Ravioli
$11.95
Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli prepared in a light marinara sauce with shrimp, a touch of cream and pecorino romano cheese.
Shrimp Grand Mariner
$12.95
Large shrimp dipped in egg batter, pan-seared and finished in our classic orange liqueur glaze.
Soups & Salads
Add to any salad: Grilled Chicken - $4.95, Grilled Shrimp - $6.95.
Homemade Chicken and Vegetable Soup
- $6.95
- With Cheese Tortellini $6.95
Caprese Salad
$9.95
Beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, onion, basil, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.
Italian Antipasto
$12.95
Prepared to order; a variety of meats, aged provolone and iceberg & romaine lettuce with vegetables.
Garden Salad
$4.75Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce, romano cheese and homemade croutons, tossed in our classic homemade dressing.
- $8.95
- For Two $11.95
House Salad
$5.95
Spring mix of baby greens, tomato and onion.
Minestrone
$6.95
Homemade Italian vegetable soup.
Pasta
Please allow a little extra time. All dishes cooked to order. Your Choice of the following Pastas: Penne Rigate, Linguine, Fettuccine, Cavatappi (Spiral), Farfalle Fresh Pasta...Add $3: Gnocchi, Fusilli, Tri-Color Tortellini If you don't see what you like, please ask your server.
Bolognese
$14.95
Classic tomato sauce simmered with selected ground beef, veal and pork.
Arrabbiata
$13.95
Spicy plum tomato sauce sautéed with pepperoncini.
Pomodoro
$13.95
Traditional tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic and white wine.
A'matriciana
$13.95
A mixture of pancetta (Italian bacon), onion, pecorino romano cheese and tomato sauce.
Alfredo
$14.95
A cream sauce with heavy cream, butter, egg and fresh parmesan cheese.
Vodka Sauce
$15.95
Fresh tomato and onion in a zesty marinara sauce with vodka, a touch of red pepper, tossed with heavy cream and pecorino romano cheese.
Quattro Formaggio
$14.95
Our homemade tomato sauce with fresh basil and an assortment of pecorino romano, mozzarella, provolone and ricotta cheeses.
Pesto
$15.95
A classic Genovese sauce of fresh basil, olive oil, pignoli nuts, garlic, cream and pecorino romano cheese.
Primavera
$15.95
Spring vegetables sautéed in a white wine garlic butter sauce or cream sauce, and romano cheese.
Carbonara
$15.95
A rich sauce of pancetta, butter, black pepper, heavy cream, egg and parmesan cheese.
Puttanesca
$13.95
A spicy plum tomato sauce, capers, anchovies, white wine and olives.
Ravioli
$14.95
Large ricotta cheese ravioli, in our homemade marinara sauce.
- Add Chicken or Sausage
- $4.95
- Add Veal or Shrimp
- $6.95
Kids Corner
French Bread Pizza
$7.95Benevento's Cheese Pizza
$8.95Ravioli
$7.95Chicken Fingers
$9.95
with side of Pasta
Linguine with Marinara Sauce
$6.95Seafood
Mussels Marinara
$16.95
Fresh PEI mussels sautéed with white wine, garlic, and simmered in our classic marinara sauce over linguine.
Shrimp Scampi
$17.95
Fresh fusilli pasta with sautéed shrimp in a garlic white wine butter sauce, with fresh diced tomatoes.
Swordfish
$21.95
Fresh swordfish, lightly egg-battered, pan-fried and baked. Topped with fresh julienne vegetables in a lemon caper sauce, served over risotto.
Shrimp, Penne, Broccoli
$17.95
Large shrimp sautéed in olive oil and tossed with fresh broccoli florets, penne pasta, and romano cheese in a white wine garlic butter or cream sauce.
Linguine Ala Vongole
$17.95
Fresh countneck and chopped clams sautéed with white wine and garlic with choice of red or white sauce, served over linguine.
Frutti Di Mare
$24.95
Fresh countnecks, PEI mussels, shrimp, scallops and chopped clams, white wine, garlic and simmered in our classic marinara sauce served over fettucine.
Chicken
All Chicken/Veal dishes served over choice of pasta.
Chicken Marsala
$14.95
Boneless chicken scallopini breast sautéed with fresh mushrooms and ham in a marsala wine sauce.
Chicken Parmigiana
$15.95
Boneless breaded cutlet pan-fried, baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.
Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana
$17.95Chicken Cacciatore
$15.95
Boneless medallions simmered with red and yellow peppers, sweet onions, fresh mushrooms, white wine and rosemary in a plum tomato sauce.
Chicken Milanese
$15.95
Boneless breast lightly dipped in egg batter, pan-fried and sautéed in white wine lemon butter sauce.
Chicken, Penne, Broccoli
$15.95
Classic boneless medallions, sautéed with fresh broccoli florets, and penne pasta in a white wine garlic butter or cream sauce.
Veal
Veal Marsala
$16.95
Veal scallopini sautéed with fresh mushrooms and ham in a marsala wine sauce.
Veal Parmigiana
$17.95
Breaded cutlet pan-fried, baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.
Veal and Eggplant Parmigiana
$19.95Veal Saltimbocca
$19.95
Veal scallopini layered with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese, spinach, mushrooms and sage in a white wine garlic butter sauce.
Veal Valdostona
$19.95
Veal scallopini layered with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese with artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce.
Veal Milanese
$17.95
Veal scallopini dipped in egg batter, pan-fried and simmered in a white wine lemon butter sauce.
Veal Sorrentino
$19.95
Veal scallopini layered with eggplant, prosciutto and mozzarella cheese in a dry vermouth mushroom sauce.
House Specialties
Al Dente Special
$19.95
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.
Gnocchi Al Dente
$16.95
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 or Sausage
- $4.95
- Add Veal or Shrimp
- $6.95
Veal Valentino
$23.95
Fresh, tender veal stuffed with prosciutto, roasted red pepper, mozzarella cheese and garlic, rolled, breaded and panfried, served in a white wine mushroom pink sauce and roasted red pepper risotto.
Shrimp and Scallops a La Vodka
$22.95
Large shrimp and sea scallops sautéed in olive oil and served with homemade fusilli in our classic vodka sauce.
Chicken Buona Bocca
$18.95
Boneless breast layered with prosciutto and fresh mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms and sage in a white wine butter sauce.
Lobster Ravioli
$19.95
Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli prepared in a light marinara sauce with shrimp, a touch of cream, pecorino romano and parmesan cheese.
Sea Bass Al Dente
$27.95
Chilean sea bass pan seared and baked with sundried tomatoes, capers, mushrooms, fresh herbs and white wine, served over risotto.
Pork Tenderloin
$20.95
Honey walnut crusted pork tenderloin, lightly seasoned, pan-seared, baked in a madeira prune sauce and served with spinach and mashed potatoes.
Shrimp and Calamari Fra Diavolo
$19.95
Large shrimp and calamari, sauteed in olive oil, served in a spicy marinara sauce, white wine and served over linguine.
Seafood Risotto
$25.95
Fresh calamari, littleneck clams, mussels, shrimp and scallops sautéed in olive oil, simmered in white wine and garlic, served over risotto.
Chicken Venensia
$19.95
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.
Eggplant Parmigiana
$14.95
Lightly egg-battered and pan-fried, layered with marinara sauce, baked with fresh mozzarella, served over choice of pasta.
White Wine
Pinot Grigio, Salvalai
- $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Pinot Grigio, Angelini
- $8.50
- Bottle $32.00
Pinot Grigio/Chardonnay, Principato
- $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Chardonnay, Oak Vineyards
- $6.75
- Bottle $28.00
Chardonnay, Montes
- $8.50
- Bottle $32.00
Chardonnay, Clos du Bois
- $9.50
- Bottle $30.00
Riesling, Wente
- $8.25
- Bottle $32.00
White Zinfandel, Oak Vineyards
- $6.50
- Bottle $28.00
Red Wine
Merlot, Santa Ema
- $7.50
- Bottle $30.00
Merlot, Angeline
- $9.00
- Bottle $36.00
Primitivo, Flaio
- $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Sangiovese, Ali di Toscana
- $7.50
- Bottle $30.00
Pinot Noir, Angeline
- $9.00
- Bottle $36.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Beringer
- $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Veramonte
- $9.00
- Bottle $34.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, J Lohr
- $12.00
- Bottle $44.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Clos du Val
- Bottle $62.00
Barbera di Monferrato, Marchesi di Barolo
- $9.00
- Bottle $36.00
Malbec, Altos las Hormigas
- $9.00
- Bottle $36.00
Chianti, Antane
- $7.50
- Bottle $28.00
Chionti, Ruffino
- $8.00
- Bottle $32.00
Chianti Clssico, Bramosia Donna Laura
- Bottle $42.00
Chianti Clssico, Ruffino Reserva Ducale
- Bottle $52.00
Amarone, Villa Arvedi
- Bottle $80.00
Barolo, Boroli
- Bottle $80.00
Barbaresco, Marchesi di Barolo
- Bottle $68.00
Valpolicella, Salvalai
- $8.00
- Bottle $30.00
Rosso di Montacino, Col D'Orca
- Bottle $44.00
Zinfandel, Cline
- $9.00
- Bottle $34.00
Nero D'Avola, Villa Tonino
- $7.50
- Bottle $28.00
Syrah, Wente Shorthorn Canyon
- $7.50
- Bottle $28.00
Cold Appetizers
Shrimp Cocktail
- (Per DZ) $28.00
Assorted Cheese and Cracker Platter
$60.00Melons Wrapped in Parma Proscuitto
- (Per DZ) $24.00
Fresh Fruit Platter
- 12" tray $50.00
- 18" tray $75.00
Hot Appetizers
Shrimp Scampi
Large shrimp sauteed in a white wine garlic butter sauce.
- (Per DZ) $28.00
Shrimp Grand Mariner
Large shrimp dipped in egg batter, sauteed with orange liquer.
- (Per DZ) $34.00
Bruschetta
Garlic bread topped with fresh tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil.
- (Per DZ) $18.00
Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
- (Per DZ) $32.00
Stuffed Mushrooms
- (Per DZ) $24.00
Chicken Tenders
- Half Size $40.00
- Full Size $70.00
Chicken Wings
- Half Size $40.00
- Full size $74.00
Soups / Salads
Garden Salad
Tossed iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, olives and pepperoncini.
- Half Size $30.00
- Full Size $54.00
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese with homemade croutons and dressing.
- Half Size $30.00
- Full Size $56.00
Caprese Salad
Beefsteak tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and red onion.
- Half Size $28.00
- Full Size $50.00
House Salad
Spring mix of baby greens.
- Half Size $26.00
- Full Size $44.00
Italian Antipasto
Iceberg & Romaine lettuce with a variety of meats and vegetables.
- Half Size $42.00
- Full Size $74.00
Minestrone Soup
- (PP) $3.75
Chicken & Vegetable Soup
- (PP) $3.75
Chicken & Vegetable Tortellini Soup
- (PP) $4.75
Grilled Fig Salad
- Half Size $38.00
- Full Size $72.00
Minestrone
- (Per pp) $3.75
Chicken and Vegetable
- (Per pp) $3.75
- Add Tortellini
- $4.75
Lentil
- (Per pp) $4.75
Italian Escarole
- (Per pp) $4.75
Pastas
Add: Half Size $6, $12 Full Size
Pasta
Penne Rigate, Farfalle (Bowtie), Linguine, Angel Hair, Cavatappi (Spiral), Fettucini.
- Half Size $6.00
- Full Size $12.00
Fresh Pasta
Fussilli, Gnocchi (potato), Cheese tortellini (tri color) Large cheese ravioli Gluten free pasta and penne.
- Half Size $6.00
- Full Size $12.00
Add Chicken
- Half Size $10.00
- Full Size $16.00
Add Veal
- Half Size $13.00
- Full Size $22.00
Add Shrimp
- Half Size $16.00
- Full Size $28.00
Pasta With Sauces
Marinara
Our classic plum tomato sauce.
- Half Size $30.00
- Full Size $54.00
Pomadoro
Traditional tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes, onionsand white wine.
- Half Size $30.00
- Full Size $54.00
Bolognese
Classic tomato sauce with selected ground beef (meat sauce).
- Half Size $36.00
- Full Size $70.00
Carbonara
A rich sauce of Pancetta (Italian ham) butter, black pepper, heavy cream, egg and parmesan cheese.
- Half Size $40.00
- Full Size $74.00
A 'Matriciana
A mixture of Pancetta (Italian ham), onion, pecorino romano and tomato sauce.
- Half Size $30.00
- Full Size $54.00
Arabiata
Spicy plum tomato sauce with pepperoncini.
- Half Size $30.00
- Full Size $54.00
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.
- Half Size $40.00
- Full Size $76.00
Quattro Formaggio
A light tomato sauce with fresh basil and four cheeses.
- Half Size $30.00
- Full Size $56.00
Pesto
A classic Genovese sauce of fresh basil, olive oil, pignoli nuts and garlic.
- Half Size $38.00
- Full Size $68.00
Primavera
Spring vegetables sauteed in a white wine garlic butter sauce or cream sauce.
- Half Size $36.00
- Full Size $70.00
Garlic / Oil
- Half Size $24.00
- Full Size $44.00
Alfredo
A cream sauce with heavy cream, butter, egg and fresh parmesan cheese.
- Half Size $38.00
- Full Size $68.00
Eggplant Parmigiana
Lightly egg battered and pan fried, layered with marinara sauce, baked with fresh mozzarella.
- Half Size $38.00
- Full Size $68.00
Meatballs
- Half Size $36.00
- Full Size $70.00
Lasagna (cheese)
- Half Size $40.00
- Full Size $72.00
Lasagna (Eggplant)
- Half Size $44.00
- Full Size $76.00
Sausage Cacciatore
Sweet sausage, simmered with red and yellow peppers, sweet onions, button mushrooms, fresh rosemary, accented plum tomato sauce.
- Half Size $38.00
- Full Size $70.00
Stuffed Shells
- Half Size $32.00
- Full Size $60.00
Chicken
Chicken Marsala
Boneless breasts sauteed with fresh mushrooms and ham in marsala wine sauce.
- Half Size $42.00
- Full Size $72.00
Chicken Parmigiana
Boneless breaded cutlet enveloped with a light tomato sauce and baked with fresh mozzarella cheese.
- Half Size $42.00
- Full Size $76.00
Chicken / Eggplant Parmigiana
- Half Size $46.00
- Full Size $84.00
Chicken Milanese
Boneless breast lightly dipped in egg batter, sauteed in white wine lemon butter sauce.
- Half Size $44.00
- Full Size $80.00
Chicken Penne Broccoli
Classic boneless medallions sauteed with fresh broccoli florets, and penne pasta in a white wine garlic butter sauce.
- Half Size $40.00
- Full Size $76.00
Chicken Buona Bocca
Boneless breast layered with prosciutto and fresh mozzarella spinach, mushrooms, sage and white wine butter sauce.
- Half Size $48.00
- Full Size $90.00
Veal
Veal Marsala
Veal Scallopini sauteed with fresh mushrooms and ham in marsala wine sauce.
- Half Size $46.00
- Full Size $86.00
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded cutlets enveloped with a light tomato sauce and baked with fresh mozzarella cheese.
- Half Size $50.00
- Full Size $90.00
Veal and Eggplant Parmigiana
- Half Size $50.00
- Full Size $94.00
Veal Milanese
Veal scallopini lightly dipped in egg batter, sauteed in white wine lemon butter sauce.
- Half Size $48.00
- Full Size $84.00
Veal Saltimbocca
Veal scallopini layered with prosciutto and fresh mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms and sage accented with white wine garlic butter sauce.
- Half Size $54.00
- Full Size $98.00
Veal Valdostana
Veal scallopini layered with prosciutto and Italian fontina cheese, artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce.
- Half Size $54.00
- Full Size $98.00
Veal Cacciatore
Veal scallopini simmered with red and yellow peppers, sweet onions, button mushrooms, fresh rosemary accented with plum tomato sauce.
- Half Size $46.00
- Full Size $86.00
Seafood
All orders served with bread, butter cheese and dressing. Sandwiches served on Italian french bread.
Shrimp and Calamari Fra Diavalo
Large shrimp and calamari sautéed then tossed in a spicy marinara served over choice of pasta.
- Half Size $54.00
- Full Size $98.00
Shrimp, Penne and Broccoli
Large shrimp sauteed with fresh broccoli florets, penne pasta in a white wine garlic butter sauce.
- Half Size $48.00
- Full Size $89.00
Shrimp and Scallops ala Vodka
Large shrimp and sea scallops sautéed then tossed in our vodka sauce served over choice of pasta.
- Half Size $56.00
- Full Size $102.00
Lobster Ravioli
Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli prepared in a light marinara sauce with shrimp, a touch of cream, pecorino romano and parmesan cheese.
- Half Size $54.00
- Full Size $98.00
Shrimp Scampi
Large shrimp sautéed with fresh tomatoes and olive oil in white wine garlic butter served over choice of pasta.
- Half Size $48.00
- Full Size $88.00
Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana
$6.95Veal Cutlet Parmigiana
$7.95Chicken / Eggplant Parmigiana
$7.95Veal / Eggplant Parmigiana
$8.95Meatball
$6.95Eggplant Parmigiana
$6.95The Al Dente
$7.95
Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, onion, oil, salt and pepper.
Chicken Special
$6.95
Boneless breast, balsamic vinegar, lettuce and tomato.
Chicken Cacciatore
$6.95
Boneless breasts topped with peppers, onions and tomato sauce.
Pepper / Onion / Egg
$5.95Finger Sandwiches
Tuna Salad
- (Per Dozen) $26.00
Seafood Salad
- (Per Dozen) $26.00
Chicken Salad
- (Per Dozen) $26.00
Egg Salad
- (Per Dozen) $26.00
Roast Beef
- (Per Dozen) $26.00
Roasted Turkey
- (Per Dozen) $26.00
Ham & Cheese
- (Per Dozen) $26.00
Deli Platters
Includes mayonnaise, mustard, pickles and choice of potato or macaroni salad 2 dozen minimum.
Italian Deli
Parma Proscuitto, Mortadella, Salami, Capicola, Sopressata, American and Provolone Cheeses.
- 12" tray $65.00
- 18" tray $90.00
American Deli
Roast Beef, Ham, Turkey, American and Swiss Cheeses
- 12" tray $55.00
- 18" tray $75.00
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday:
11:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 5:00pm
Friday:
11:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday:
11:30am - 5:00pm
Sunday:
11:30am - 5:00pm