Al Dente
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Al Dente Menu

Al Dente

Dinner, Italian
109 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113
(617) 523-0990
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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

Fried Calamari

Tossed with hot cherry peppers and toasted pine nuts. Served with a side of marinara sauce.

$20.95

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

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

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 +

Homemade Chicken and Vegetable Soup

$6.50 +

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

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 +

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 +

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

Pork Tenderloin

Honey walnut crusted pork tenderloin, lightly seasoned, pan-seared, baked in a Madeira prune sauce and served with spinach and mashed potatoes.

$31.95

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 Marsala

Boneless breast sauteed with fresh mushrooms and ham in Marsala wine sauce.

$28.95 +

Chicken Parmigiana

Boneless breaded cutlet pan-fried, baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.

$29.95 +

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 +

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 +

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

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

Garlic Bread

$10.95

Gluten Free Garlic Bread

$11.95

4 Cheese Risotto

$11.95

Eggplant Rollatini

$8.95

Spinach Crepe

$8.95

Add Extra Sauce to an Entree

$0.00

Extra Chicken

$5.00

Extra Shrimp

$6.00

Extra Veal

$7.00

Extra Vegetables

$6.00

Extra Meatball

1 piece.

$2.95

Side of Pasta

$6.95 +

Sauce on the Side

$5.95

Veggies

$3.00

Sandwiches

Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana Sandwich

Breaded and fried chicken with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

$8.95

Veal Cutlet Parmigiana Sandwich

Breaded and fried veal with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

$10.95

Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich

Breaded and fried chicken and eggplant with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

$8.95

Veal and Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich

Breaded and fried veal and eggplant with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

$10.95

The Al Dente Sandwich

Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, onion, oil, salt and pepper.

$9.95

Chicken Special Sandwich

Boneless chicken breast served with balsamic vinegar, lettuce and tomato.

$8.95

Chicken Cacciatore Sandwich

Boneless chicken breasts topped with peppers, onions and tomato sauce.

$8.95

Pepper, Egg and Onion Sandwich

Fried egg with peppers and onion.

$8.95

Catering Entrees

Veal Osso Bucco

Slowly braised veal shank simmered with carrots and celery in a Merlot marinara sauce served over linguine.

$32.95 +

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.

$26.95 +

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.

$33.95 +

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.

$19.95 +

Cheese Lasagna

A generous portion of our homemade cheese or eggplant lasagna served with a homemade meatball.

$19.95 +

Pumpkin Ravioli Entree

Finished with a butter sage sauce, honey, brown sugar and sprinkled Pecorino Romano cheese.

$18.95 +

Broccoli Rabe

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

$19.95 +

Catering 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.

$26.95 +

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.

$19.95 +

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.

$29.95

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.

$28.95

Chicken Buona Bocca

Boneless breast layered with Prosciutto di Parma and fresh mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms and sage in a white wine butter sauce.

$25.95

Lobster Ravioli

Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli prepared in a light marinara sauce with shrimp, a touch of cream, Pecorino Romano and Parmesan cheese.

$24.95

Sea Bass Al Dente

Chilean sea bass pan seared and baked with sundried tomatoes, capers, mushrooms, fresh herbs and white wine, served over risotto.

$33.95

Pork Tenderloin

Honey walnut crusted pork tenderloin, lightly seasoned, pan-seared, baked in a Madeira prune sauce and served with spinach and mashed potatoes.

$28.95

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.

$25.95

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.

$32.95

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.

$27.95

Eggplant Parmigiana

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

$18.95 +

Catering Sides

Homemade Meatball

$3.50

Italian Sausage

$5.95

Sauteed Spinach

$8.95

Sauteed Broccoli

$8.95

Sauteed Mushroom

$8.95

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

$8.95

Garlic Bread

$5.95

Gluten Free Garlic Bread

$9.95

4 Cheese Risotto

$8.95

Eggplant Rollatini

$5.95

Spinach Crepe

$6.95

Add Extra Sauce to an Entree

$0.00

Extra Chicken

$5.00

Extra Shrimp

$6.00

Extra Veal

$7.00

Extra Vegetables

$6.00

Extra Meatball

1 piece.

$2.95

Side of Pasta

$6.95 +

Sauce on the Side

$5.95

Veggies

$3.00

Catering Soups

Homemade Lentil Soup

$8.95

Minestrone Soup

Homemade Italian vegetable soup.

$9.95

Homemade Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Add cheese tortellini for an additional charge.

$9.95 +

Homemade Chicken and Vegetable Soup

$6.50 +

Catering Pastas

Bolognese

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

$19.95 +

Arrabiatta

Spicy plum tomato sauce with pepperoncini and Pecorino Romano cheese.

$15.95 +

Pomodoro

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

$16.95 +

Amatriciana

A mixture of pancetta (Italian bacon), onion, Pecorino Romano cheese, red wine and tomato sauce.

$17.95 +

Alfredo

A creamy sauce with heavy cream, butter, egg and fresh Parmesan cheese.

$16.95 +

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.

$18.95 +

Quattro Formaggio

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

$17.95 +

Pesto

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

$18.95 +

Primavera

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

$19.95 +

Carbonara

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

$18.95 +

Puttanesca

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

$16.95 +

Ravioli

Large ricotta cheese ravioli in our homemade marinara sauce.

$18.95 +

Catering Seafood

Mussels Marinara

Fresh PEI mussels sauteed with white wine, garlic and simmered in our classic marinara sauce over linguine.

$21.95

Shrimp Scampi

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

$23.95

Swordfish

Fresh swordfish, lightly egg battered, pan fried and baked. Topped with fresh julienne vegetables in a lemon caper sauce. Served over risotto.

$26.95

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.

$23.95

Linguine ala Vongole

Fresh countneck and chopped clams sauteed with white wine and garlic with choice of red or white sauce, served over linguine.

$22.95

Frutti Di Mare

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

$32.95

Lobster Ravioli

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

$24.95

Catering Children's Menu

Kids Linguine with Marinara Sauce

$9.95

Kids French Bread Pizza

$9.95

Kids Benevento's Cheese Pizza

$9.95

Kid's Cheese Ravioli

$9.95

Kid's Chicken Fingers

Served with a side of pasta.

$9.95

Catering Sandwiches

Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana Sandwich

Breaded and fried chicken with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

$8.95

Veal Cutlet Parmigiana Sandwich

Breaded and fried veal with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

$10.95

Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich

Breaded and fried chicken and eggplant with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

$8.95

Veal and Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich

Breaded and fried veal and eggplant with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

$10.95

The Al Dente Sandwich

Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, onion, oil, salt and pepper.

$9.95

Chicken Special Sandwich

Boneless chicken breast served with balsamic vinegar, lettuce and tomato.

$8.95

Chicken Cacciatore Sandwich

Boneless chicken breasts topped with peppers, onions and tomato sauce.

$8.95

Pepper, Egg and Onion Sandwich

Fried egg with peppers and onion.

$8.95

Catering Appetizers

Sauteed Calamari

Calamari sauteed in olive oil, garlic white wine sauce and simmered in our own spicy marinara sauce.

$14.95

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.

$12.95

Fried Calamari

Tossed with hot cherry peppers and toasted pine nuts. Served with a side of marinara sauce.

$15.95

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

$15.95

Pumpkin Ravioli Appetizer

Finished with a butter sage sauce, honey, brown sugar and sprinkled Pecorino Romano cheese.

$11.95

Shrimp Grand Marnier

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

$15.95

Lobster Ravioli Appetizer

Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli prepared in a light marinara sauce with shrimp, a touch of cream and Pecorino Romano cheese.

$16.95

Eggplant Rollatini

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

$14.95

Bruschetta

Toasted country-style garlic bread with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil.

$11.95

Mussels Marinara Appetizer

Fresh PEI mussels sauteed with white wine, garlic and simmered in our classic plum tomato sauce.

$14.95

Broccoli Fritti

Fresh broccoli, dipped in egg batter, pan-fried and served with a lemon wedge.

$12.95

Shrimp Scampi Appetizer

Large shrimp sauteed in olive oil, garlic and diced tomatoes, in a white wine garlic butter sauce.

$14.95

Vegetable Medley

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

$13.95

Shrimp Cocktail

$11.95

Catering Chicken

Chicken Marsala

Boneless breast sauteed with fresh mushrooms and ham in Marsala wine sauce.

$19.95 +

Chicken Parmigiana

Boneless breaded cutlet pan-fried, baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.

$21.95 +

Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana

$23.95 +

Chicken Cacciatore

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

$19.95 +

Chicken Milanese

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

$21.95 +

Chicken, Penne and Broccoli

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

$21.95 +

Catering Veal

Veal Marsala

Veal scallopini sauteed with fresh mushrooms and ham in Marsala wine sauce.

$23.95 +

Veal Parmigiana

Breaded cutlet pan-fried, baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.

$24.95 +

Veal and Eggplant Parmigiana

$26.95 +

Veal Saltimbocca

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

$27.95 +

Veal Valdostana

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

$27.95 +

Veal Milanese

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

$22.95 +

Veal Sorrentino

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

$26.95 +

Catering 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.

$14.95 +

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.

$16.95 +

Caprese Salad

Beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, onion, basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic drizzle, salt and pepper.

$14.95 +

Italian Antipasto Salad

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

$17.95 +

Garden Salad

$7.95 +

Caesar Salad

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

$8.95 +

House Salad

Spring mix of baby greens, tomato and onion.

$7.95 +

Catering Hot Appetizers

Catering Dozen Shrimp Grand Marnier

Large shrimp dipped in egg batter, sauteed with orange liqueur.

$36.00

Catering Dozen Bruschetta

Garlic bread topped with fresh tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil.

$22.00

Catering Dozen Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

$24.00

Catering Dozen Stuffed Mushrooms

$26.00

Catering Chicken Tenders

$44.00 +

Catering Dozen Shrimp Scampi

$32.00

Catering Soups and Salads

Catering Garden Salad

Tossed iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, olives and pepperoncini.

$32.00 +

Catering Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce and Parmesan cheese, with homemade croutons and dressing.

$34.00 +

Catering Caprese Salad

Beefsteak tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and red onion.

$32.00 +

Catering House Salad

A spring mix of baby greens.

$28.00 +

Catering Italian Antipasto

Iceberg and romaine lettuce, with a variety of meats and vegetables.

$46.00 +

Catering Grilled Fig Salad

$42.00 +

Catering Minestrone Soup

$5.50

Catering Chicken and Vegetable Soup

$5.50

Catering Chicken and Vegetable Tortellini Soup

$5.95

Catering Lentil Soup

$5.50

Catering Sandwiches

Catering Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana Sandwich

$8.95

Catering Veal Cutlet Parmigiana

$8.95

Catering Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich

$8.95

Catering Veal and Eggplant Parmigiana

$9.95

Catering Meatball Sandwich

$8.95

Catering Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich

$8.95

Catering the al Dente Sandwich

Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, onion, oil, salt and pepper.

$9.95

Catering Chicken Special Sandwich

Boneless breast, balsamic vinegar, lettuce and tomato.

$8.95

Catering Chicken Cacciatore Sandwich

Boneless breasts topped with peppers, onions and tomato sauce.

$8.95

Catering Pepper, Onion and Egg Sandwich

$7.95

Catering Platters

Catering Marinara Platter

Our classic plum tomato sauce. Served with your choice of pasta.

$32.00 +

Catering Pomodoro Platter

Traditional tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes, onions and white wine. Served with your choice of pasta.

$34.00 +

Catering Bolognese Platter

Classic tomato sauce with selected ground beef (meat sauce). Served with your choice of pasta.

$40.00 +

Catering Carbonara Platter

A rich sauce of pancetta (Italian ham), butter, black pepper, heavy cream, egg and Parmesan cheese. Served with your choice of pasta.

$44.00 +

Catering A'Matriciana Platter

A mixture of pancetta (Italian ham), onion, pecorino Romano and tomato sauce. Served with your choice of pasta.

$34.00 +

Catering Arrabiatta Platter

A spicy plum tomato sauce with pepperoncini. Served with your choice of pasta.

$32.00 +

Catering Vodka Sauce Platter

Fresh tomato and onion in a zesty marinara sauce with vodka, a touch of red pepper, tossed with heavy cream and pecorino Romano cheese. Served with your choice of pasta.

$44.00 +

Catering Quattro Formaggio Platter

A light tomato sauce with fresh basil and 4 cheese. Served with your choice of pasta.

$34.00 +

Catering Pesto Platter

A classic Genovese sauce of fresh basil, olive oil, pignoli nuts and garlic. Served with your choice of pasta.

$42.00 +

Catering Primavera Platter

Spring vegetables sauteed in a white wine garlic butter sauce or cream sauce. Served with your choice of pasta.

$40.00 +

Catering Garlic and Oil Platter

Served with your choice of pasta.

$26.00 +

Catering Alfredo Platter

A cream sauce with heavy cream, butter, egg and fresh Parmesan cheese. Served with your choice of pasta.

$42.00 +

Catering Eggplant Parmigiana Platter

Lightly egg-battered and pan-fried, layered with marinara sauce and baked with fresh mozzarella.

$42.00 +

Catering Meatballs Platter

$40.00 +

Catering Cheese Lasagna Platter

$44.00 +

Catering Eggplant Lasagna Platter

$46.00 +

Catering Sausage Cacciatore Platter

Sweet sausage simmered with red and yellow peppers, sweet onions, button mushrooms, fresh rosemary and accented plum tomato sauce. Served with your choice of pasta.

$42.00 +

Catering Stuffed Shells Platter

$36.00 +

Catering Chicken

Catering Chicken Marsala

Boneless chicken breast sauteed with fresh mushrooms and ham in Marsala wine sauce.

$44.00 +

Catering Chicken Parmigiana

Boneless, breaded chicken cutlet enveloped with light tomato sauce and baked with fresh mozzarella cheese.

$44.00 +

Catering Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana

$48.00 +

Catering Chicken Milanese

Boneless chicken breast lightly dipped in egg batter, sauteed in white wine lemon butter sauce.

$46.00 +

Catering Chicken Penne Broccoli

Classic, boneless chicken medallions sauteed with fresh broccoli florets and penne pasta in a white wine garlic butter sauce.

$42.00 +

Catering Chicken Buona Bocca

Boneless chicken breast layered with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms, sage and white wine butter sauce.

$52.00 +

Catering Seafood

Catering Shrimp Calamari Fra Diavolo

Sauteed shrimp and calamari sauteed then tossed in a spicy marinara sauce.

$58.00 +

Catering Shrimp, Penne and Broccoli

Large shrimp sauteed with fresh broccoli florets. Served with penne in white wine garlic butter.

$52.00 +

Catering Shrimp and Scallops ala Vodka

Large shrimp and sea scallops sauteed then tossed in our vodka sauce and served over choice of pasta.

$60.00 +

Catering Lobster Ravioli

Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli, prepared in a light marinara sauce with a touch of cream, pecorino Romano, Parmesan cheese and shrimp.

$58.00 +

Catering Shrimp Scampi

Large shrimp sauteed with fresh tomatoes and olive oil in white wine garlic butter and served over choice of pasta.

$52.00 +

Catering Veal

Catering Veal Marsala

Veal scallopini sauteed with fresh mushrooms and ham in Marsala wine sauce.

$48.00 +

Catering Veal Parmigiana

Breaded veal cutlets enveloped with light tomato sauce and baked with fresh mozzarella cheese.

$52.00 +

Catering Veal and Eggplant Parmigiana

$52.00 +

Catering Veal Milanese

Veal lightly dipped in egg batter and sauteed in white wine lemon butter sauce.

$50.00 +

Catering Veal Saltimboca

Veal scallopini layered with prosciutto and fresh mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms and sage, accented with white wine garlic butter sauce.

$58.00 +

Catering Veal Valdostana

Veal scallopini layered with prosciutto, Italian fontina cheese, artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce.

$58.00 +

Catering Veal Cacciatore

Veal scallopini simmered with red and yellow peppers, sweet onions, button mushrooms, fresh rosemary, accented with plum tomato sauce.

$50.00 +

Catering Desserts

Catering Italian Cookies

$38.00 +

Catering Tiramisu

Classic Italian dessert.

$44.00

Catering Dozen Cannoli

$28.00 +

Miscellaneous

Catering Spoons

Please specify the amount you will need in the special instructions.

$0.00

Catering Plates

Please specify the amount you will need in the special instructions.

$0.00

Catering Tongs

Please specify the amount you will need in the special instructions.

$0.00

Catering Utensils

Please specify the amount you will need in the special instructions.

$0.00

Restaurant Please Supply Paper Plates

Please specify the amount you will need in the special instructions.

$0.00

Restaurant Please Supply Utensils and Napkins

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$0.00

Serve in a Reusable Microwaveable Plastic Container

$0.50
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About Al Dente

  • 109 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113
  • Dinner, Italian, Lunch, Pasta
  • (617) 523-0990
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