Al Dente Ristorante Menu and Prices

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Al Dente Ristorante Menu

Last Update: 2025-03-14


Appetizers

Shrimp Cocktail

$8.95

Vegetable 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 Marnier

$12.95

large shrimp dipped in egg batter, pan-seared and finished in our classic orange liqueur glaze.


Soups & Salads

Homemade Chicken And Vegetable Soup

$6.95

Homemade Chicken And Vegetable Soup

$6.95

with cheese tortellini

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

$4.75

Caesar Salad

$11.95 - $8.95

fresh romaine lettuce, romano cheese and homemade croutons, tossed in our classic homemade dressing.

House Salad

$5.95

spring mix of baby greens, tomato and onion

Minestrone

$6.95

homemade italian vegetable soup


Pasta

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

Ravioli

$4.95

add chicken or sausage

Ravioli

$6.95

add veal or shrimp


Seafood

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


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

$19.95

Veal 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.


Chicken

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

$17.95

Chicken 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.


Kids Corner

French Bread Pizza

$7.95

Benevento’s Cheese Pizza

$8.95

Ravioli

$7.95

Chicken Fingers

$9.95

with side of pasta

Linguine With Marinara Sauce

$6.95


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.

Gnocchi Al Dente

$4.95

add chicken or sausage

Gnocchi Al Dente

$6.95

add veal or shrimp

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 Diavalo

$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.


Other Beverages

Soda

$2.50

Iced Tea

$2.50

sweetened and unsweetened

Sparkling Water

$3.00 - $5.00

Natural Spring Water

$3.00 - $5.00


Beer

Peroni

$5.75

Heineken

$5.75

Heineken Light

$5.75

Amstel Light

$5.75

Michelob Ultra

$5.75

Sam Adams

$5.75

Sam Adams Light

$5.75

Sam Seasonal

$5.75

Coors Light

$4.75

Budweiser

$4.75

Bud Light

$4.75

O’Douls

$5.00

non-alcoholic


White Wine

Pinot Grigio

$7.00

salvalai

Pinot Grigio

$8.50

angelini

Pinot Grigio/Chardonnay

$7.00

principato

Chardonnay

$6.75

oak vineyards

Chardonnay

$8.50

montes

Chardonnay

$9.50

clos du bois

Sauvignon Blanc

$7.50

santa ema

Riesling

$8.25

wente

White Zinfandel

$6.50

oak vineyards


Red Wine

Merlot

$7.50

santa ema

Merlot

$9.00

angeline

Primitivo

$7.00

flaio

Sangiovese

$7.50

ali di toscana

Pinot Noir

$9.00

angeline

Cabernet Sauvignon

$7.00

beringer

Cabernet Sauvignon

$9.00

veramonte

Cabernet Sauvignon

$12.00

j lohr

Barbera Di Monferrato

$9.00

marchesi di barolo

Malbec

$9.00

altos las hormigas

Chianti

$7.50

antane

Chionti

$8.00

ruffino

Valpolicella

$8.00

salvalai

Zinfandel

$9.00

cline

Nero D’avola

$7.50

villa tonino

Syrah

$7.50

wente shorthorn canyon


Champagne & Sparkling

Sangria (Seasonal)

$8.50

white, red, marsala, triple sec, madeira


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