A 20% service charge will be added to your bill. This charge goes entirely to increasing the wages of our employees to above the current minimum wage for all employees in DC. Tips are not expected but are always appreciated.
Dinner Trays
Tray of Fettuccine Bolognese
Large portion of our house-made fettuccine with traditional bolognese meat sauce. Serves 4-6 people
$65
Tray of Chicken Parmesan
6 pieces of chicken parmesan with a side of spaghetti with marinara sauce. Serves 4-6 people
$85
Tray of Rigatoni with Tomato Sauce
Large portion of our rigatoni with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. Serves 4-6 people
$40
vegan
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
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
Large portion of romaine lettuce, soft-boiled eggs, anchovies, parmesan cheese, and croutons with Caesar dressing. Serves 4-6 people
$40
Are you feeding 4-6 people? Order our dinner trays for pickup only!
A 20% service charge will be added to your bill. This charge goes entirely to increasing the wages of our employees to above the current minimum wage for all employees in DC. Tips are not expected but always appreciated.
All Day Menu
We offer an all-day menu from 11:30 am to 9 pm.
A 20% service charge will be added to your bill. This charge goes entirely to increasing the wages of our employees to above the current minimum wage for all employees in DC. Tips are not expected but are always appreciated.
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and a side of spaghetti pasta
$21.95
Eggplant Parmesan
Tomato sauce, mozzarella
$19.95
vegetarian
A 20% service charge will be added to your bill. This charge goes entirely to increasing the wages of our employees to above the current minimum wage for all employees in DC. Tips are not expected but always appreciated.
A 20% service charge will be added to your bill. This charge goes entirely to increasing the wages of our employees to above the current minimum wage for all employees in DC. Tips are not expected but are always appreciated.
A 20% service charge will be added to your bill. This charge goes entirely to increasing the wages of our employees to above the current minimum wage for all employees in DC. Tips are not expected, but always appreciated.
Brunch Menu
Our brunch menu is served Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am to 3 pm.
BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS
Saturday - Sunday 12 pm to 3 pm $19.95 Two-hour time limit – whole table must participate
A 20% service charge will be added to your bill. This charge goes entirely to increasing the wages of our employees to above the current minimum wage for all employees in DC. Tips are not expected but are always appreciated.
Antipasti
Meatballs
“Al dente style”
$11.95
House-Cured Norwegian Salmon
Topped with capers, red onions, and a lemon, mascarpone, olive oil dressing
$15.95
Arugula Salad
Grainy mustard dressing, parmigiano reggiano
$13.95
Lentil Soup
Parmesan cheese and olive oil
$9.95
Prosciutto Di Parma
Burrata cheese, extra virgin olive oil
$19.95
gluten free
Fried Calamari
Fried squid rings, tentacles, hot slice peppers. Served with tomato sauce and lemon
$13.95
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Tomato, basil, mozzarella, gratinee
$10.95
gluten free, vegetarian
Entrées
Con Le Uova - With Eggs
Served with breakfast potatoes
Vegetable Omelette
With spinach, mushrooms and fontina cheese
$14.95
vegetarian
Three Eggs Any Style
With your choice of bacon, sausage or ham. Served with toast & whipped butter
$14.95
Steak and Eggs
Eggs any style
$17.95
“Al Dente Style” Breakfast
Breakfast Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, egg, and bacon
$15.95
Al Dente Breakfast Burger
Egg, provolone cheese, onion, tomato, lettuce, saffron mayo, side of french fries
$15.95
Cortoni - Side Dishes
Bacon, Sausage or Ham
$5.50
Hand-Cut French Fries
$5
Breakfast Potatoes
$4.50
Colazione Dolce
Nutella Calzone
Calzone with Nutella and fresh fruit
$15.95
vegetarian
Pancakes
Pancakes with Nutella, maple syrup, whipped butter
$13.95
vegetarian
Pasta Dishes
Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy alfredo with chicken
$19.95
Lasagnette Al Forno
Bolognese and bechamel sauces, parmigiano reggiano
$19.95
Gnocchi
Housemade pork sausage ragu
$24.95
Mezzi Rigatoni
Cream and black truffle sauce, pancetta, fried leeks
A 20% service charge will be added to your bill. This charge goes entirely to increasing the wages of our employees to above the current minimum wage for all employees in DC. Tips are not expected but always appreciated.
Happy Hour Menu
Happy Hour specials at Al Dente are offered Sunday - Thursday from 4 pm to 7 pm and Friday - Saturday from 4 pm to 6:30 pm.
A 20% service charge will be added to your bill. This charge goes entirely to increasing the wages of our employees to above the current minimum wage for all employees in DC. Tips are not expected but are always appreciated.
A 20% service charge will be added to your bill. This charge goes entirely to increasing the wages of our employees to above the current minimum wage for all employees in DC. Tips are not expected but are always appreciated.
Specialty Cocktails
12.95
Al Dente 75
Tanqueray gin, mint syrup, prosecco, lemon
The Saronno
Vodka, Grand Marnier, amaretto, pineapple, cranberry, lime soda water
Lampon Margarita
Unión Uno mezcal, lime, peach brandy, raspberry sorbet
A 20% service charge will be added to your bill. This charge goes entirely to increasing the wages of our employees to above the current minimum wage for all employees in DC. Tips are not expected, but always appreciated.
A 20% service charge will be added to your bill. This charge goes entirely to increasing the wages of our employees to above the current minimum wage for all employees in DC. Tips are not expected but are always appreciated.
Dolci
Crostata Calda Stagionale
Seasonal fruit caramel tara, vanilla gelato, chopped pistachios
$11.95
Nutella Calzone
Nutella, seasonal fruit
$12.95
Cannolis
Powdered sugar
$9.95
Bugie
Fried ribbons of sweet dough, confectioners’ sugar, chocolate, honey
$9.95
Panna Cotta
Seasonal sauce
$9.95
Tiramisu
Chocolate shavings, hot chocolate sauce
$9.95
House Made Gelato & Sorbetti
$3.95 per scoop
A 20% service charge will be added to your bill. This charge goes entirely to increasing the wages of our employees to above the current minimum wage for all employees in DC. Tips are not expected, but always appreciated.
