• District of Columbia
  • Washington
  • Al Dente

Al Dente

(202) 244-2223
  • 3201 New Mexico Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
  • Website
  • Italian
  • $$$$$
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  • Menu
  • Antipasti
    Our signature Italian appetizers.
    • Fried Calamari $17.95

      Fried squid rings, tentacles, hot slice peppers. Served with tomato sauce and lemon.

    • Lentil Soup $12.95

      Olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Vegetarian.

    • Focaccia $10.95

      Baked freshly in our wood-burning oven, sea salt, oregano, rosemary, Parmesan. Vegetarian.

    • Polpette $17.9

      Italian meatballs “al dente style".

    • Baked Eggplant Parmesan $14.95

      Tomato, basil, mozzarella, gratinee. Gluten free. Vegetarian.

    • Fried Zucchini Flowers $17.95

      Stuffed with ricotta, mint and lemon. Vegetarian.

    • Prosciutto di Parma $21.95

      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)

    • Fried zucchini flower $17.95

      Stuffed with ricotta mint and lemon

  • Insalate
    Add protein for an additional charge.
    • Roasted Beets Insalate

      Baby arugula, Buffalo mozzarella,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 $14.95

      Tomatoes, Buffalo mozzarella, balsamic.

  • House-Made Pasta
    Home made gluten-free pasta available upon request.
    • Calamarata $27.95

      Squid, shrimp, mussels, clams, cherry tomatoes, garlic and basil.

    • Mezzi Rigatoni $27.95

      Cream and black truffle sauce, pancetta and fried leeks.

    • Gnocchi $26.95

      Housemade pork sausage ragu.

    • Raviolini del Plin $23.95

      Veal, beef, pork ravioli, butter, sage and veal jus.

    • Fettuccine alla Bolognese $21.95

      Traditional Bolognese meat sauce.

    • Lasagnette $26.95

      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 $21.95

      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 $21.95

      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 $21.95

      Mushrooms and parmesan fondue

    • Alfredo $21.95

      Creamy Alfredo with chicken

  • Main Courses
    • Roasted Herb-Marinated Salmon $27.95

      Smashed potatoes with crabmeat, garlic, roasted peppers and lemon vinaigrette. Gluten free.

    • Grilled Branzino Filets $32.95

      Sauteed spinach with garlic and salsa verde. Gluten free.

    • Cheeseburger $16.95

      Tomato, gherkins, house cut fries.

    • Lemon Chicken $27.95

      Served with roasted potatoes and carrots. Gluten free.

    • Ribeye Steak $28.95

      Rosemary-balsamic sauce, house-cut fries, arugula salad.

    • Veal Scaloppini $29.95

      Leeks, fontina cheese, portobello mushrooms, Marsala sauce.

    • Chicken Parmesan $23.95

      Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a side of fettuccine pasta.

    • Eggplant Parmesan $21.95

      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 $15.95

      Tomato, garlic, olive oil and oregano. Vegetarian.

    • Margherita D.O.C. Pizza $17.95

      Tomato, mozzarella flor di latte and basil. Vegetarian.

    • Pepperoni Pizza $18.95

      Mozzarella flor di latte, tomato, basil.

    • Romana Pizza $18.95

      Anchovies, capers, olives, chiles, tomato and mozzarella.

    • Napoletana Pizza $17.95

      Anchovies, tomato, mozzarella and basil.

    • Quattro Stagioni Pizza $19.95

      Olives, mushrooms, artichokes, ham, tomato, mozzarella, basil and oregano.

    • Prosciutto Arugula Pizza $18.95

      Prosciutto, crudo, arugula, tomato and mozzarella flor di latte.

    • Melanzane Pizza $18.95

      Olives, roasted eggplant, tomato, mozzarella and oregano. Vegetarian.

    • Salsiccia e broccolini $18.95

      Sausage, broccoli, tomato, smoked mozzarella and garlic.

    • Capriciosa Pizza $18.95

      Artichokes, pancetta, pesto, tomato, mozzarella fior di latte and basil.

    • Vegetariana Pizza $18.95

      Grilled vegetables, smoked mozzarella, garlic, tomato and Parmigiano Reggiano.

  • Calzoni
    • Polpette Calzoni $18.95

      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.

  • White Pizza
    • Formaggi Pizza $18.95

      Mozzarella, provolone, Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic, rosemary, oregano and smoked mozzarella. Vegetarian.

    • Piemontese Pizza $18.95

      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.

  • Kids Menu
    • 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
    • Nutella Calzone $13.95

      Filled with nutella and banana. Serves 2-4 persons.

    • Seasonal Fruit torte $12.95

      Apple tar serve with pistachio and vanilla ice cream

  • Sides
    • 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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