Al Dente Ristorante Menu

109 Salem St # 1, Boston, MA 02113
  • Appetizers

    • Eggplant Rollatini

      Baby eggplant rolled and stuffed with fresh ricotta, baked and topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.
      $20.95
    • Bruschetta

      Toasted country-style garlic bread with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil.
      $18.95
    • Sauteed Calamari

      Calamari sauteed in olive oil, garlic white wine sauce and simmered in our own spicy marinara sauce.
      $21.95
    • Spinach Crepes

      2 homemade crepes enveloped with our classic spinach and ricotta stuffing, brushed with butter and Pecorino Romano cheese, served over a light cream of Parmesan sauce, topped with toasted almonds.
      $19.95
    • Scallops Wrapped In Bacon

      $23.95
    • Pumpkin Ravioli Appetizer

      Finished with a butter sage sauce, honey, brown sugar and sprinkled Pecorino Romano cheese.
      $19.95
    • Shrimp Grand Marnier

      Large shrimp dipped in egg batter, pan-seared and finished in our famous orange liqueur glaze.
      $23.95
    • Lobster Ravioli Appetizer

      Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli prepared in a light marinara sauce with shrimp, a touch of cream and Pecorino Romano cheese.
      $21.95
    • Mussels Marinara Appetizer

      Fresh PEI mussels sauteed with white wine, garlic and simmered in our classic plum tomato sauce.
      $23.95
    • Broccoli Fritti

      Fresh broccoli, dipped in egg batter, pan-fried and served with a lemon wedge.
      $19.95
    • Shrimp Scampi Appetizer

      Large shrimp sauteed in olive oil, garlic and diced tomatoes, in a white wine garlic butter sauce.
      $21.95
    • Vegetable Medley

      Fresh sauteed broccoli, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, red and yellow peppers and spinach in garlic-infused extra-virgin olive oil.
      $19.95
    • Shrimp Cocktail

      $19.95
  • Soups

    • Homemade Lentil Soup

      $15.95
    • Minestrone Soup

      Homemade Italian vegetable soup.
      $15.95
    • Homemade Chicken And Vegetable Soup

      Add cheese tortellini for an additional charge.
      $15.95
  • Salads

    • Grilled Fig Salad

      Fresh baby greens tossed in our homemade sherry vinaigrette dressing, garnished with Procuitto di Parma, grilled figs, sprinkled with goat cheese and our signature crushed walnut topping.
      $21.95
    • Al Dente Grilled Chicken Salad

      Fresh baby greens tossed in our homemade vinaigrette dressing, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella and tomato, topped with warm grilled chicken.
      $21.95
    • Caprese Salad

      Beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, onion, basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic drizzle, salt and pepper.
      $20.95
    • Italian Antipasto Salad

      A variety of Italian meats, iceberg and romaine lettuce topped with roasted peppers, artichoke hearts, onions, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers and peperoncini.
      $23.95
    • Garden Salad

      $12.95
    • Caesar Salad

      Fresh romaine lettuce, Pecorino Romano cheese and homemade croutons, tossed in our classic homemade dressing.
      $13.95
    • House Salad

      Spring mix of baby greens, tomato and onion.
      $12.95
  • Pastas

    • Alfredo

      A creamy sauce with heavy cream, butter, egg and fresh Parmesan cheese.
      $22.95
    • Vodka Sauce

      Fresh tomato and onion in a zesty marinara sauce with vodka and a touch of red pepper, tossed with heavy cream and Pecorino Romano cheese.
      $26.95
    • Bolognese

      Classic tomato sauce with selected ground beef, veal and pork, with a touch of cream and Pecorino Romano cheese.
      $27.95
    • Arrabiatta

      Spicy plum tomato sauce with pepperoncini and Pecorino Romano cheese.
      $21.95
    • Pomodoro

      Traditional tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, white wine and Pecorino Romano cheese.
      $21.95
    • Amatriciana

      A mixture of pancetta (Italian bacon), onion, Pecorino Romano cheese, red wine and tomato sauce.
      $26.95
    • Quattro Formaggio

      Our homemade tomato sauce with fresh basil and an assortment of Pecorino Romano, mozzarella, provolone and ricotta cheeses.
      $21.95
    • Pesto

      A classic Genovese sauce of fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, pignoli nuts, garlic, cream and Pecorino Romano cheese.
      $26.95
    • Primavera

      Spring vegetables sauteed in white wine garlic butter sauce or cream sauce and Pecorino Romano cheese.
      $26.95
    • Carbonara

      A rich sauce of pancetta, butter, black pepper, heavy cream, egg and Parmesan cheese.
      $26.95
    • Puttanesca

      A spicy plum tomato sauce, capers, anchovies, white wine, olives and Pecorino Romano cheese.
      $21.95
    • Ravioli

      Large ricotta cheese ravioli in our homemade marinara sauce.
      $21.95
  • House Specialties

    • Al Dente Special

      Sauteed 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.
      $36.95
    • Gnocchi Al Dente

      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, sausage, veal or shrimp for an additional charge.
      $27.95
    • Veal Valentino

      Fresh, tender veal stuffed with Prosciutto di Parma, roasted red pepper, mozzarella cheese and garlic, rolled, breaded and pan-fried, served in a white wine mushroom pink sauce and roasted red pepper risotto.
      $38.95
    • Shrimp And Scallops A La Vodka

      Large shrimp and sea scallops sauteed in olive oil and served with homemade fusilli in our classic vodka sauce with Pecorino Romano cheese.
      $38.95
    • Chicken Buona Bocca

      Boneless breast layered with Prosciutto di Parma and fresh mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms and sage in a white wine butter sauce.
      $36.95
    • Lobster Ravioli Entree

      Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli prepared in a light marinara sauce with shrimp, a touch of cream, Pecorino Romano and Parmesan cheese.
      $33.95
    • Sea Bass Al Dente

      Chilean sea bass pan seared and baked with sundried tomatoes, capers, mushrooms, fresh herbs and white wine, served over risotto.
      $41.95
    • Shrimp And Calamari Fra Diavalo

      Large shrimp and calamari, sauteed in olive oil, served in a spicy marinara sauce, white wine and served over linguine.
      $36.95
    • Seafood Saffron Risotto

      Fresh calamari, little neck clams, mussels, shrimp and scallops sauteed in olive oil, simmered in white wine and garlic, served over saffron risotto.
      $41.95
    • Chicken Venenzia

      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.
      $36.95
    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      Lightly egg-battered and pan-fried, layered with marinara sauce, baked with fresh mozzarella, served over choice of pasta.
      $26.95
  • Entrees

    • Veal Osso Bucco

      Slowly braised veal shank simmered with carrots and celery in a Merlot marinara sauce served over linguine.
      $40.95
    • Chicken Umberto

      Boneless chicken breast, egg battered, pan-fried, topped with Prosciutto di Parma, fresh spinach, mozzarella cheese baked to perfection and served over cavatappi pasta, then finished with a sage white wine butter sauce.
      $36.95
    • Tenderloin Al Dente

      Grilled center cut tenderloin wrapped with Prosciutto di Parma, placed atop a bed of four cheese risotto, garnished with green beans in a demi glaze sauce.
      $41.95
    • Sausage Cacciatore

      Fresh sweet Italian sausage sauteed and simmered with fresh mushrooms, onions, peppers, rosemary and white wine in a plum tomato sauce served over cavatappi pasta.
      $29.95
    • Cheese Lasagna

      A generous portion of our homemade cheese or eggplant lasagna served with a homemade meatball.
      $26.95
    • Pumpkin Ravioli Entree

      Finished with a butter sage sauce, honey, brown sugar and sprinkled Pecorino Romano cheese.
      $27.95
    • Broccoli Rabe Entree

      Sauteed in garlic and white wine served with Pecorino Romano cheese over fresh fusilli pasta.
      $27.95
  • Chicken

    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Boneless breaded cutlet pan-fried, baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.
      $29.95
    • Chicken, Penne And Broccoli

      Classic boneless medallions, sauteed with fresh broccoli florets and penne pasta in a white wine garlic butter or cream sauce.
      $29.95
    • Chicken Marsala

      Boneless breast sauteed with fresh mushrooms and ham in Marsala wine sauce.
      $28.95
    • Chicken And Eggplant Parmigiana

      $31.95
    • Chicken Cacciatore

      Boneless medallions simmered with red and yellow peppers, sweet onions, fresh mushrooms, white wine and rosemary in a plum tomato sauce.
      $29.95
    • Chicken Milanese

      Boneless breast tender lightly dipped in egg batter, pan-fried and sauteed in white wine lemon butter sauce.
      $30.95
  • Veal

    • Veal Marsala

      Veal scallopini sauteed with fresh mushrooms and ham in Marsala wine sauce.
      $31.95
    • Veal Parmigiana

      Breaded cutlet pan-fried, baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.
      $32.95
    • Veal And Eggplant Parmigiana

      $35.95
    • Veal Saltimbocca

      Veal scallopini layered with Prosciutto di Parma and mozzarella cheese, spinach, mushrooms and sage in a white wine garlic butter sauce.
      $37.95
    • Veal Valdostana

      Veal scallopini layered with Prosciutto di Parma and mozzarella cheese with artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce.
      $37.95
    • Veal Milanese

      Veal scallopini dipped in egg batter, pan-fried and simmered in a white wine lemon butter sauce.
      $33.95
    • Veal Sorrentino

      Veal scallopini layered with eggplant, Prosciutto di Parma and mozzarella cheese in a dry vermouth mushroom sauce.
      $35.95
  • Seafood

    • Mussels Marinara

      Fresh PEI mussels sauteed with white wine, garlic and simmered in our classic marinara sauce over linguine.
      $30.95
    • Shrimp Scampi

      Fresh fusilli pasta with sauteed shrimp in a garlic white wine butter sauce with fresh diced tomatoes and Pecorino Romano cheese.
      $31.95
    • Swordfish

      Fresh swordfish, lightly egg battered, pan fried and baked. Topped with fresh julienne vegetables in a lemon caper sauce. Served over risotto.
      $35.95
    • Shrimp, Penne And Broccoli

      Large shrimp sauteed in olive oil and tossed with fresh broccoli florets, penne pasta and Pecorino Romano cheese in white wine garlic butter or cream sauce.
      $33.95
    • Linguine Ala Vongole

      Fresh countneck and chopped clams sauteed with white wine and garlic with choice of red or white sauce, served over linguine.
      $31.95
    • Frutti Di Mare

      Fresh countnecks, PEI mussels, shrimp, scallops, chopped clams, white wine and garlic simmered in our classic marinara sauce served over fettucine.
      $41.95
    • Lobster Ravioli

      Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli simmered in a light marinara sauce with shrimp, a touch of cream and Pecorino Romano cheese.
      $33.95
  • Pizza

    • Benevento Pizza

      Caramelized onions, roasted peppers, eggplant, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese.
      $21.95
    • Margherita Pizza

      Diced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil.
      $19.95
    • Spukonie Pizza

      Sweet Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil.
      $20.95
    • Ben Cotto Pizza

      Tomato sauce, oregano, Pecorino Romano cheese, garlic, extra virgin olive oil. Cooked to crispy perfection!
      $17.95
    • Lil Joey Pizza

      Breaded chicken cutlet, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Pecorino Romano cheese, oregano and mozzarella cheese, topped with fresh basil.
      $19.95
    • Bianco Pizza

      Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, Pecorino Romano cheese, oregano, basil, mozzarella cheese.
      $17.95
    • Victoria Pizza

      Sautéed shrimp scampi, diced tomatoes, garlic, white wine, basil, light mozzarella cheese.
      $21.95
    • Vanessa's Pesto Pizza

      Grilled chicken, homemade pesto sauce, caramelized onions, Pecorino Romano cheese, mozzarella cheese.
      $19.95
    • North Ender Pizza

      Prosciutto di Parma, baby sopressata, garlic, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, basil, mozzarella cheese.
      $21.95
    • BLT Pizza

      The classic: fresh lean bacon, shredded lettuce, mayo, diced tomatoes.
      $20.95
    • Quattro Formaggio Pizza

      Four Cheeses: mozzarella, ricotta, Pecorino Romano, aged provolone, tomato sauce, fresh basil.
      $18.95
    • Vodka Classic Pizza

      Vodka sauce, fresh basil, Prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella cheese.
      $20.95
    • Richie's Favorite Pizza

      Pulled pork, red onion, barbeque sauce, Pecorino Romano, mozzarella cheese.
      $19.95
    • Arugula Pizza Special

      Margherita pizza prepared with grilled chicken and topped with fresh arugula
      $18.95
    • Original Cheese Pizza

      $15.95
  • Children's Menu

    • Kids Linguine With Marinara Sauce

      $15.95
    • Kids French Bread Pizza

      $15.95
    • Kids Benevento's Cheese Pizza

      $15.95
    • Kid's Cheese Ravioli

      $15.95
    • Kid's Chicken Fingers

      Served with a side of pasta.
      $15.95
  • Sides

    • Garlic Bread

      $10.95
    • Homemade Meatball

      $5.50
    • Italian Sausage

      $10.95
    • Sauteed Spinach

      $11.95
    • Sauteed Broccoli

      $11.95
    • Sauteed Mushroom

      $11.95
    • Side Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

      $10.95
    • Gluten Free Garlic Bread

      $11.95
    • 4 Cheese Risotto

      $11.95
    • Eggplant Rollatini

      $8.95
    • Spinach Crepe

      $8.95

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