Al Dente
Italian · Washington
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What to order
from the menuPiemontese
Fontina cheese, mozzarella fior di latte, porcini mushrooms, house-made pork sausage, rosemary
White Pizza$17.95
Gnocchi
Housemade pork sausage ragu
Brunch Menu - Pasta Dishes$26.95
Tiramisu
Chocolate shavings, hot chocolate sauce
Dolci$10.95
Fried Calamari
Fried squid rings, tentacles, hot sliced peppers served with tomato sauce and lemon
All Day Menu - Antipasti$17.95
Roasted Beets (Large)
Baby arugula, buffalo mozzarella, pine nuts, mustard vinaigrette
All Day Menu - Insalate$17.95
Romaine (Large)
Anchovies, croutons, garlic, Parmesan cheese, 5-min poached egg
All Day Menu - Insalate$15.95
Italian — food to try
2 on this menuChicken parm✓ On the menu · $85
The Italian-American classic. Ask if the cutlet is pounded to order.
Here it's “Tray of Chicken Parmesan”.
Tiramisu✓ On the menu · $10.95
Espresso-soaked and unbaked — the right way to end.
Cacio e pepeask if they make it
Pecorino, black pepper, pasta water. Three ingredients, nowhere to hide.
Lasagnaask if they make it
Layered and baked — the dish most kitchens make ahead and are proud of.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-02Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
Dinner Trays
- Tray of Fettuccine BologneseLarge portion of our house-made fettuccine with traditional bolognese meat sauce. Serves 4-6 people$65.00
- Tray of Chicken Parmesan6 pieces of chicken parmesan with a side of spaghetti with marinara sauce. Serves 4-6 people$85.00
- Tray of Rigatoni with Tomato SauceveganLarge portion of our rigatoni with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. Serves 4-6 people$40.00
- Tray of LasagnetteLarge portion of our loose-bound lasagna with bechamel sauce, bolognese sauce, and parmesan cheese. Serves 4-6 people$85.00
- Tray of MeatballsLarge portion of our house-made meatballs with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. includes 30 meatballs. Serves 4-6 people$52.00
- Tray of Caesar SaladLarge portion of romaine lettuce, soft-boiled eggs, anchovies, parmesan cheese, and croutons with Caesar dressing. Serves 4-6 people$40.00
Neopolitan Pizza
- MarinaravegetarianTomato, garlic, olive oil, oregano$15.95
- Margherita D.O.C.vegetarianTomato, mozzarella flor di latte, basil$16.95
- PepperoniPepperoni, mozzarella, tomato$17.95
- RomanaAnchovies, capers, olives, chiles, tomato, mozzarella$17.95
- NapoletanaAnchovies, tomato, mozzarella, basil$16.95
- Quattro StagioniOlives, mushrooms, artichokes, ham, tomato, mozzarella, basil, oregano$18.95
- Prosciutto RucolaProsciutto, arugula, tomato, mozzarella fior di latte$17.95
- MelanzanevegetarianOlives, roasted eggplant, tomato, mozzarella, oregano$17.95
- Salsiccia e BroccoliniSausage, broccoli, tomato, smoked mozzarella, garlic$17.95
- CapricciosaArtichokes, pancetta, pesto, tomato, mozzarella fior di latte, basil$17.95
- VegetarianavegetarianGrilled vegetables, smoked mozzarella, garlic, tomato, Parmigiano Reggiano$17.95
White Pizza
- FormaggiMozzarella, provolone, Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic, rosemary, oregano, smoked mozzarella$17.95
- PiemonteseFontina cheese, mozzarella fior di latte, porcini mushrooms, house-made pork sausage, rosemary$17.95
- Calzone Polpette"Al Dente" meatballs, mozzarella, tomato$18.00
Sides
- Roasted CauliflowerGarlic, capers, anchovy, bread crumbs$10.95
- Sautéed SpinachvegetarianGarlic, olive oil$10.95
- French Fries$7.95
Happy Hour - Small Plates
- Insalata RomanaRomaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing and anchovies$9.00
- Insalata di RucolaArugula and Parmesan dressed with mustard dressing$9.00
- Calamari Fritti con ParmigianoFried squid rings, tentacles, and hot pepper slices, served with tomato sauce and lemon$13.00
- Polpette Al DenteTwo “Al Dente style” meatballs, simmered in tomato sauce and Parmigiano$9.00
- Lentil SoupParmesan cheese and olive oil$9.00
Happy Hour - Large Plates
- Penne All’ ArrabiataSpicy tomato sauce and parmigiana$14.00
- Fettuccine AlfredoCreamy alfredo with chicken$14.00
- Calamarata PastaSquid, shrimp, mussels, clams, spicy cherry tomato sauce$18.00
- Al Dente BurgerAngus ground beef patty, cheese, sliced tomato, lettuce, tomato mayo, brioche bun$10.00
Specialty Cocktails / Classic CocktailsDine-in only
- Al Dente 75Tanqueray gin, mint syrup, prosecco, lemon$13.95
- The SaronnoVodka, Grand Marnier, amaretto, pineapple, cranberry, lime soda water$13.95
- Lampon MargaritaUnión Uno mezcal, lime, peach brandy, raspberry sorbet$13.95
- Al Dente SpritzAperol, blood orange sorbet, prosecco$13.95
- The Lombardy GentlemanWild Turkey bourbon, Aperol, thyme sauce, orange bitters, Lazzaroni amaro$13.95
- NegroniGin, Campari, sweet vermouth
- Aperol SpritzAperol, prosecco, orange
- FlirtiniVodka, prosecco, pineapple juice, maraschino cherry
Dolci
- Crostata Calda StagionaleSeasonal fruit caramel tart, vanilla gelato, chopped pistachios$12.95
- Nutella CalzoneNutella, seasonal fruit$13.95
- CannolisPowdered sugar$10.95
- BugieFried ribbons of sweet dough, confectioners’ sugar, chocolate, honey$10.95
- Panna CottaSeasonal sauce$10.95
- TiramisuChocolate shavings, hot chocolate sauce$10.95
- House Made Gelato & Sorbetti$3.95
3201 New Mexico Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20016
