Al Dente Restaurant

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 Mariner$12.95

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

Soups & Salads

Add to any salad: Grilled Chicken - $4.95, Grilled Shrimp - $6.95.

• Homemade Chicken and Vegetable Soup$6.95

  • With Cheese Tortellini$6.95

• 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$8.95

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

  • For Two$11.95

• House Salad$5.95

  Spring mix of baby greens, tomato and onion.

• Minestrone$6.95

  Homemade Italian vegetable soup.

Pasta

Please allow a little extra time. All dishes cooked to order. Your Choice of the following Pastas: Penne Rigate, Linguine, Fettuccine, Cavatappi (Spiral), Farfalle Fresh Pasta...Add $3: Gnocchi, Fusilli, Tri-Color Tortellini If you don't see what you like, please ask your server.

• 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.

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

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.

Chicken

All Chicken/Veal dishes served over choice of pasta.

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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 Diavolo$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.