Al Dente
3201 New Mexico Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016202-759-8957View Full Hours$0 MinimumMenu
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. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Polpette Lunch$1095
Meatballs. “Al Dente Style”. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Prosciutto di Parma Lunch$1795
Gluten-free. Burrata cheese, extra virgin olive oil. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Fried Zucchini Flowers Lunch$1095
Vegetarian. Ricotta cheese, mint, lemon. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Baked Eggplant Parmigiana Lunch$995
Gluten free & vegetarian. Tomatoes, basil, mozzarella cheese, gratinee. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Lunch Soups
Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Soup of the Day Lunch$995
Please call the restaurant for today's selection. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Lunch Salads
Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Arugula Salad Lunch$1295
Vegetarian. Parmesan cheese, grainy mustard dressing. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Romaine Salad Lunch$1495
Anchovies, crouton, garlic, 5-minute poached egg, parmesan cheese. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Mixed Green Salad Lunch$1095
Vegetarian. Cherry tomatoes, balsamic dressing. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Lunch Panini Sandwiches
Served with wood burning oven baked bread & hand-cut fried potatoes or a small mixed salad. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Pantofola di Antonio Panini Lunch$1295
Chicken breast, tomato sauce, eggplant, mozzarella & Provolone cheese. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Polpette Panini Lunch$1295
Meatballs, tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Gamberi Panini Lunch$1495
Fried shrimp, arugula, saffron mayonnaise. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Al Dente Burger Panini Lunch$995
Provolone cheese, caramelized onions, tomatoes, gherkins, tomato mayo. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Lunch Housemade Pasta Dishes
All kinds of pasta served with parmesan cheese except calamarata. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Duck Ravioli Lunch$2795
Porcini mushrooms, duck jus, sage. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Farro Tagliatelle Lunch$1895
Vegetarian. Imported cherry tomatoes, sweet basil. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Calamarata Lunch$2495
Squid, shrimp, mussels, clams, cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Mezzi Rigatoni Lunch$2595
Cream and black truffle sauce, pancetta, fried leeks. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Raviolini del Plin Lunch$2495
Veal, beef, and pork ravioli, butter, sage, veal jus. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Gnocchi Lunch$2295
Housemade pork sausage ragu. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Fettuccine alla Bolognese Lunch$1995
Traditional bolognese meat sauce. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Lasagnette Lunch$2395
Peas, ham, homemade cured pancetta, sausage, cream. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Pappardelle Lunch$2395
Wild boar braised with red wine and vegetables. Available 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
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