Al Dente

Name: Al Dente
Address: 3201 New Mexico Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20016, US
Telephone: +12022442223
Price range: $$
Rating: 4

3201 New Mexico Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

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Wood Fired Neapolitan Style Pizza

Marinara Pizza$1295

Vegetarian. Tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano.

Margherita D.O.C. Pizza$1395

Vegetarian. Tomatoes, mozzarella flor di latte cheese, basil.

Romana Pizza$1495

Anchovies, capers, olives, chiles, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese.

Napoletana Pizza$1395

Anchovies, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese & basil.

Quattro Stagioni Pizza$1595

Olives, mushrooms, artichokes, ham, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, oregano.

Prosciutto Rucola Pizza$1595

Prosciutto crudo, arugula, tomatoes, mozzarella fior di latte cheese.

Melanzane Pizza$1395

Vegetarian. Olives, roasted eggplant, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, oregano.

Salsiccia e Rapini Pizza$1495

Sausage, broccoli rabe, tomatoes, smoked mozzarella cheese, garlic.

Capriciosa Pizza$1495

Artichokes, pancetta, pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella fior di latte cheese, basil.

Vegetariana Pizza$1495

Vegetarian. Grilled vegetables, smoked mozzarella cheese, garlic, tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano cheese.

White Pizza

Gorgonzola White Pizza$1495

Garlic, caramelized onions, oregano, speck, pork sausage.

Formaggi White Pizza$1495

Vegetarian. Mozzarella, provolone & parmigiano reggiano cheeses, garlic, rosemary, oregano, smoked mozzarella cheese.

Piemontese White Pizza$1495

Fontina cheese, mozzarella fior di latte cheese, porcini mushrooms, housemade pork sausage, rosemary.

Appetizers

Antipasti.

Focaccia$595

Vegetarian. Baked freshly in our wood-burning oven, sea salt, oregano, rosemary, and parmesan cheese.

Fried Zucchini Flowers$1295

Vegetarian. Ricotta cheese, mint, lemon.

Grilled Octopus$1795

Gluten Free. Fennel and frisee salad, black olives, orange, extra virgin olive oil.

Polpette$1295

Meatballs. “Al Dente Style”.

Prosciutto di Parma$1895

Gluten-free. Burrata cheese, extra virgin olive oil.

Roasted Dates Alla Camille$1295

Gluten-free. Gorgonzola cheese, prosciutto di Parma, balsamic reduction.

Cosa da Furbi con Il Pane$1295

Gluten free & vegetarian. Herb-marinated olives, gorgonzola dolce cheese spread, eggplant spread.

Cheese Platter$1895

Castelmango, gorgonzola dolce cheese, and pecorino cheeses with cotognata, honey hazelnuts, and homemade marmalade.

Affetati Platter$1895

Mortadella, prosciutto di Parma, and salamino with gherkins, olives, mustard, and Tighelle bread.

Soups

Soup of the Day$1095

Please call the restaurant for today's selection.

Salads

Insalate.

Roasted Beets Salad$1195+

Gluten free & vegetarian. Baby arugula, buffalo mozzarella cheese, grapefruit, pine nuts, saba, mustard, herb dressing.

Romaine Salad$1095+

Anchovies, crouton, garlic, 5-minute poached egg, parmesan cheese.

Spinach Salad$1095+

Gluten-free. Strawberries, spiced walnuts, pancetta, balsamic dressing.

Side Orders

Cortoni.

Baked Eggplant Parmigiana$995

Gluten free & vegetarian. Tomatoes, basil, mozzarella cheese, gratinee.

Sauteed Spinach$995

Gluten free & vegetarian. Garlic, olive oil.

Roasted Cauliflower$995

Garlic, capers, anchovies, bread crumbs.

Sauteed Asparagus$995

Spring onions, mint, garlic, shallots butter.

Calzones

Ricottaro Calzone$1395

Mortadella, salami, ricotta & mozzarella dior di latte cheese, tomatoes.

Polpette Calzone$1395

"Al Dente". Meatballs, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes.

Pazzo Calzone$1395

Smoked mozzarella cheese, sausage, ham, mushrooms, tomatoes.

Housemade Pasta Dishes

All pastas served with parmesan cheese except calamarata.

Beet Pasta Ravioli$2895

Vegetarian.Stuffed with mascarpone & ricotta cheeses with fava beans and butter sauce

Farro Tagliatelle$1995

Vegetarian. Imported cherry tomatoes, sweet basil.

Calamarata$2695

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

Mezzi Rigatoni$2695

Cream and black truffle sauce, pancetta, fried leeks.

Gnocchi$2395

Housemade pork sausage ragu.

Raviolini del Plin$2595

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

Fettuccine alla Bolognese$2095

Traditional bolognese meat sauce.

Lasagnette$2495

Bescamella sauce and Bolognese sauce, gratinated with Parmesan cheese.

Pappardelle$2495

Wild boar & vegetables slowly stewed in tomato sauce.

Entrees

Roasted Herb Marinated Salmon$2695

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

Sauteed River Trout Filet$2595

Gluten-free. Sauteed asparagus, green peas, fava beans. green peas puree and lemon sauce.

Grilled Branzino Filets$2995

Gluten-free. Sautéed spinach with garlic, salsa verde.

Veal Scaloppini$2895

Portobello mushroom, mozzarella, polenta, marsala wine sauce.

Grilled Marinated Angus Beef Ribeye$2996

Almond Sicilian pesto, potato torte, confit cherry tomatoes, red wine sauce.

Lemon Chicken in Honor of Marcella Hazan$2495

Gluten-free. Roasted potatoes and carrots.

Kids Menu

Kid's Albo Pasta with Cheese Gratin$795

Kid's Margarita Pizza$895

9" pizza.

Kid's Chicken Strips with Fries$995

Kid's Fettuccine with Meatballs$995

Le Pizza Dolce

Share 2-4 persons.

Seasonal Fruit$1395

Mascarpone cheese, chocolate.

Nutella Calzone$1395

Filled with Nutella and banana.

Desserts

Gelato Fritto$995

Vanilla ice cream coated with amaretto crumbled cookies, fried and served with chocolate sauce and orange salad.

Crostata Calda Stagionale$1195

Seasonal fruit caramel tart, vanilla gelato, chopped pistachio.

Dolce Di Nutella$1195

Frozen Nutella custard, white chocolate mousse, hazelnuts.

Fragole e Rabarbaro$995

Sweet Philo dough, baked strawberries, and fresh rhubarb, rhubarb jam, rhubarb ice cream, pistachio crumbles.

Bugie$995

Fried ribbons of sweet dough, powdered sugar, chocolate, honey.

Panna Cotta Con Zafferano$995

Vanilla panna cotta, saffron sauce, seasonal fruit.

Tiramisu$995

Semi-frozen tiramisu, chocolate shaving, hot chocolate sauce.

Housemade Gelato & Sorbetti$395

Chef’s Dessert Tasting$1295+

Chef’s choice of dessert.

Lunch Appetizers

Antipasti.