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Dinner Trays

Easter Sunday

Dinner Trays

Are you feeding 4-6 people? Order our dinner trays for pickup only!

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All Day Menu

Easter Sunday

Dinner Trays

We offer an all day menu from 12 pm to 8 pm.

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Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday

Join us on Easter Sunday from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

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Brunch Menu

Happy Hour Menu

Easter Sunday

Our brunch menu is served Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 3 pm.

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Happy Hour Menu

Happy Hour Menu

Happy Hour Menu

Our happy hours specials are available from 4 pm to 7 pm daily.

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Dinner trays

Tray of Fettuccine Bolognese

Tray of Rigatoni with Tomato Sauce

Tray of Rigatoni with Tomato Sauce

Large portion of our house-made fettuccine with traditional bolognese meat sauce


Serves 4-6 people

$65

Tray of Rigatoni with Tomato Sauce

Tray of Rigatoni with Tomato Sauce

Tray of Rigatoni with Tomato Sauce

Large portion of our rigatoni with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese (vg)


Serves 4-6 people

$40

Tray of Lasagnette

Tray of Rigatoni with Tomato Sauce

Tray of Lasagnette

Large portion of our loose-bound lasagna with bechamel sauce, bolognese sauce, and parmesan cheese


Serves 4-6 people

$85

Tray of Meatballs

Tray of Caesar Salad

Tray of Lasagnette

Large portion of our house-made meatballs with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. includes 30 meatballs 


Serves 4-6 people

$52

Tray of Caesar Salad

Tray of Caesar Salad

Tray of Caesar Salad

Large portion of romaine lettuce, soft boiled eggs, anchovies, parmesan cheese  and croutons with caesar dressing


Serves 4-6 people

$40

Contact us by phone to place an order for our dinner trays!

Our dinner trays are available for pickup only. Call 202-244-2223 to place an order!

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all day menu

antipasti

Our signature Italian appetizers

Lentil Soup (V)

8.95

 Olive Oil and Parmesan Cheese  

Focaccia (V)

5.95

Baked Freshly in our Wood-Burning Oven, Sea Salt, Oregano, Rosemary, Parmesan 

Polpette

12.95

Italian Meatballs “Al Dente Style 

Baked Eggplant Parmesan (G,V)

9.95

Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella, Gratinee 

Fried Zucchini Flowers (V)

12.95

 Stuffed with Ricotta, Mint, and Lemon  

Fried Calamari

12.95

Fried Squid Rings, Tentacles, Hot Slice Peppers. Served with Tomato Sauce and Lemon

Prosciutto di Parma (G)

18.95

Burrata Cheese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil  


insalate

Add Protein: Salmon + 9.95 / Shrimp + 9.95 Chicken + 8.95 / Steak + 11.i95

Roasted Beets (G,V)

Baby Arugula, Buffalo Mozzarella, Grapefruit, Pine Nuts, Mustard Vinaigrette 

Small: 11.95 Large: 14.95 

Romaine

Anchovies, Crouton, Garlic, Parmesan Cheese, 5-Min Poached Egg
Small: 10.95 Large: 12.95 

Spinach

Walnuts, Pancetta, Pecorino Cheese, Strawberries, Balsamic Vinaigrette 

Small: 10.95 Large: 12.95 

Caprese

Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Balsamic 11.95 


House-made pasta

*Home Made Gluten-free pasta available upon request

Calamarata

24.95

Squid, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basi 

Mezzi Rigatoni

23.95

Cream and Black Truffle Sauce, Pancetta, Fried Leek 

Gnocchi

23.95

Housemade Pork Sausage Ragu  

Raviolini del Plin

23.95

Veal, Beef, and Pork Ravioli, Butter, Sage, Veal Jus 

Fettuccine alla Bolognese

19.95

Traditional Bolognese Meat Sauce 

Lasagnette

23.95

Bescamella Sauce and Bolognese Sauce, Gratinated With Parmesan Cheese  

Agnolotti Di Anatra

25.95

Duck Agnolotti, Porcini Mushroom Sauce with Butter and Sag 

Farro Taglatelle (V)

18.95

Whole Wheat Pasta with Sweet Cherry Tomato Sauce, Basil  

Cacio e Pepe (V)

18.95

Short Rigatoni Pasta, Melted Pecorino Cheese, Black Pepper and Butter 

Chicken Alfredo

18.95

Fettuccine Pasta, Creamy - Garlic Sauce


main courses

Roasted Herb-Marinated Salmon (G)

24.95

Smashed Potatoes with Crabmeat, Garlic Roasted Peppers, Lemon Vinaigrette 

Grilled Branzino Filets (G)

29.95

Sautéed Spinach with Garlic, Salsa Verde 

Cheeseburger

13.95

Tomato, Gherkins, House Cut Fries
 

Lemon Chicken (G)

24.95

Served with Roasted Potatoes and Carrots 

Ribeye Steak

28.95

Rosemary-Balsamic Sauce, House-Cut Fries, Arugula Salad  

Veal Scallopini

26.95

Leeks, Fontina Cheese, Portobello Mushrooms, Marsala Sauce  

Chicken Parmesan

20.95

Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese , and a Side of Fettuccine Pasta

Eggplant Parmesan

18.95

Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese  

Pizza menu

Neopolitan Pizza

Marinara (V)

12.95

Tomato, Garlic, Olive Oil, Oregano

Margherita D.O.C. (V)

13.95

Tomato, Mozzarella Flor di Latte, Basil 

Pepperoni

13.95

Mozzarella Flor di Latte, Tomato, Basil

Romana

14.95

Anchovies, Capers,Olives, Chiles, Tomato, Mozzarella

Napoletana

13.95

Anchovies, Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil

Quattro Stagioni

15.95

Olives, Mushrooms, Artichokes,Ham, Tomato, Mozzarella,Basil, Oregano

Prosciutto Arugula

13.95

Prosciutto Crudo, Arugula, Tomato, Mozzarella Fior di Latte

Melanzane (V)

14.95

Olives, Roasted Eggplant, Tomato, Mozzarella, Oregano

Salsiccia e Rapini

14.95

Sausage, Broccoli, Tomato, Smoked Mozzarella, Garlic

Capricosa

14.95

Artichokes, Pancetta, Pesto, Tomato, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Basil

Vegetariana (V)

14.95

Grilled Vegetables, Smoked Mozzarella, Garlic, Tomato, Parmigiano Reggiano


white pizza

Formaggi (V)

14.95

Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmigiano Reggiano, Garlic, Rosemary, Oregano, Smoked Mozzarella

Piemontese

14.95

Fontina Cheese, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Porcini Mushrooms, House-Made Pork Sausage, Rosemary


CALZONI

Polpette

13.95

"Al Dente" Meatballs, Mozzarella, Tomato

Reserve a Table

Easter Sunday

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signature Al Dente meatballs

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BRUNCH menu

bottomless mimosas

Saturday - Sunday 12 pm to 3 pm $19.95


antipasti

Polpette

10.95

Meatballs “Al Dente Style 

House-Cured Norwegian Salmon

14.95

Topped with Capers, Red Onions, and a Lemon, Mascarpone, Olive Oil Dressing 

Arugula Salad

1.95

Grainy Mustard Dressing, Parmigiano Reggiano

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

9.95

Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella, Gratinee 

Lentil Soup

8.95

 Stuffed with Ricotta, Mint, and Lemon  

Fried Calamari

12.95

Fried Squid Rings, Tentacles, Hot Slice Peppers. Served with Tomato Sauce and Lemon

Prosciutto di Parma (G)

18.95

Burrata Cheese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil  


Entrées

*Home Made Gluten-free pasta available upon request

Vegetable Omelette

13.95

With Spinach, Mushrooms and Fontina Cheese & Served with Breakfast Potatoes

Three Eggs Any Style

13.95

With your choice of Bacon, Sausage or Ham. 

Served with Toast & Breakfast Potatoes  

Steak and Eggs

16.95

Eggs Any Style & Breakfast Potatoes

Breakfast Pizza

14.95

Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Egg, and Bacon

Al Dente Breakfast Burger

14.95

Egg, Provolone Cheese,Onions, Tomato, Gerkins and Tomato Mayo with a side of French Fries

Nutella Calzone

14.95

Calzone with Nutella and Fresh Fruit 

Pancakes

12.95

Nutella, Maple Syrup and Whipped Butter

Fettuccine alla Carbonara

18.95

Egg Yolk, Pecorino, Pancetta, Black Pepper

Fettuccine alla Bolognese

19.95

Traditional Bolognese Meat Sauce 

Lasagnette

18.95

Bescamella Sauce and Bolognese Sauce, Gratinated With Parmesan Cheese  

Gnocchi

23.95

Housemade Pork Sausage Ragu

Farro Taglatelle (V)

18.95

Sweet Cherry Tomato Sauce, Basil  

Mezzi Rigatoni

26.95

Cream and Black Truffle Sauce, Pancetta, Fried Leeks

Happy Hour Menu

Drink Specials

House Wine

5

Beer

4

Rail Liquor

5

+$1 for Martinis or Specialty Cocktails

Mojito Monday Pitchers

15

small plates

Lentil Soup

Parmesan Cheese and Olive Oil

Insalate Romana

5

Romaine Lettuce Tossed with Parmigiano Dressing and Anchovies

Insalata di Rucola e Finocchio

4

Arugula and shaved fennel with mustard dressing

Calamari Fritti con Peperoncini

5

Fried squid rings, tentacles & hot slice peppers. 

Served with tomato sauce and lemon

Polpette Al Dente

5

Two “Al Dente Style” meatballs simmered in tomato sauce and Parmigiano


pasta dishes

Cacio E Pepe

9

Short rigatoni pasta with melted pecorino cheese, black pepper and butter

Penne All’Arrabiata

11

Penne pasta with spicy tomato sauce and Parmigiano

Calamarata

11

Squid, shrimp, mussels, clams, cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil


main courses

+ Handcut Fries $2

Al Dente Burger

7

Angus Ground Beef Burger, Provolone Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Sliced Tomato, Gherkins, Tomato Mayo, Brioche Bun

Scaloppine Di Pollo Ai Capperi

11

Sautéed ThinٮSliced Chicken Breast in a Lemon Caper Sauce


Neopolitan Pizza - 1/2 priced during happy hours

Marinara (V)

12.95

Tomato, Garlic, Olive Oil, Oregano

Margherita D.O.C. (V)

13.95

Tomato, Mozzarella Flor di Latte, Basil 

Pepperoni

13.95

Mozzarella Flor di Latte, Tomato, Basil

Romana

14.95

Anchovies, Capers,Olives, Chiles, Tomato, Mozzarella

Napoletana

13.95

Anchovies, Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil

Quattro Stagioni

15.95

Olives, Mushrooms, Artichokes,Ham, Tomato, Mozzarella,Basil, Oregano

Prosciutto Arugula

13.95

Prosciutto Crudo, Arugula, Tomato, Mozzarella Fior di Latte

Melanzane (V)

14.95

Olives, Roasted Eggplant, Tomato, Mozzarella, Oregano

Salsiccia e Rapini

14.95

Sausage, Broccoli, Tomato, Smoked Mozzarella, Garlic

Capricosa

14.95

Artichokes, Pancetta, Pesto, Tomato, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Basil

Vegetariana (V)

14.95

Grilled Vegetables, Smoked Mozzarella, Garlic, Tomato, Parmigiano Reggiano


white pizza

Formaggi (V)

14.95

Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmigiano Reggiano, Garlic, Rosemary, Oregano, Smoked Mozzarella

Piemontese

14.95

Fontina Cheese, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Porcini Mushrooms, House-Made Pork Sausage, Rosemary


CALZONI

Polpette

13.95

"Al Dente" Meatballs, Mozzarella, Tomato


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