| Cuisines | Italian |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +1 617 523 0990 |
| Website | www.aldenteboston.com |
| Dress code | Casual Dress |
| Payment options | AMEX, MasterCard, Visa |
| Location | 109 Salem St., Boston, MA 02113 |
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Al Dente Restaurant
| Cuisine type | Italian | |
| Price range | $30 and under | |
| Neighborhood | North End |
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About Al Dente Restaurant
Snuggled in the heart of the world famous North End, Al Dente Restaurant lets you feast on a bountiful array of Italian specialties. The
outstanding menu, featuring pasta, chicken, veal and seafood, highlights a spectrum of lavish
Italian specialties that are sure to please discriminating palates. The open kitchen lets you in on the action behind the superb dishes, and you'll enjoy their lavish fare amid a cozy, casual
setting.
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Menus
- Dinner Menu
- Wine Menu
- Catering Menu
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
| Homemade Chicken and Vegetable Soup |
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| 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 | Fresh romaine lettuce, romano cheese and homemade croutons, tossed in our classic homemade dressing. |
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| House Salad | $5.95 | Spring mix of baby greens, tomato and onion. | ||||
| Minestrone | $6.95 | Homemade Italian vegetable soup. |
Pasta
| 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
| 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. |
White Wine
| Pinot Grigio, Salvalai |
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| Pinot Grigio, Angelini |
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| Pinot Grigio/Chardonnay, Principato |
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| Chardonnay, Oak Vineyards |
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| Chardonnay, Montes |
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| Chardonnay, Clos du Bois |
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| Riesling, Wente |
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| White Zinfandel, Oak Vineyards |
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Red Wine
| Merlot, Santa Ema |
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| Merlot, Angeline |
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| Primitivo, Flaio |
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| Sangiovese, Ali di Toscana |
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| Pinot Noir, Angeline |
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| Cabernet Sauvignon, Beringer |
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| Cabernet Sauvignon, Veramonte |
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| Cabernet Sauvignon, J Lohr |
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| Cabernet Sauvignon, Clos du Val |
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| Barbera di Monferrato, Marchesi di Barolo |
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| Malbec, Altos las Hormigas |
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| Chianti, Antane |
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| Chionti, Ruffino |
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| Chianti Clssico, Bramosia Donna Laura |
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| Chianti Clssico, Ruffino Reserva Ducale |
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| Amarone, Villa Arvedi |
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| Barolo, Boroli |
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| Barbaresco, Marchesi di Barolo |
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| Valpolicella, Salvalai |
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| Rosso di Montacino, Col D'Orca |
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| Zinfandel, Cline |
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| Nero D'Avola, Villa Tonino |
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| Syrah, Wente Shorthorn Canyon |
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Cold Appetizers
| Shrimp Cocktail | $28.00 | |||||
| Assorted Cheese and Cracker Platter | $60.00 | |||||
| Melons Wrapped in Parma Proscuitto | $24.00 | |||||
| Fresh Fruit Platter |
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Hot Appetizers
| Shrimp Scampi | $28.00 | Large shrimp sauteed in a white wine garlic butter sauce. | ||||
| Shrimp Grand Mariner | $34.00 | Large shrimp dipped in egg batter, sauteed with orange liquer. | ||||
| Bruschetta | $18.00 | Garlic bread topped with fresh tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil. | ||||
| Scallops Wrapped in Bacon | $32.00 | |||||
| Stuffed Mushrooms | $24.00 | |||||
| Chicken Tenders |
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| Chicken Wings |
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Soups / Salads
| Garden Salad | Tossed iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, olives and pepperoncini. |
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| Caesar Salad | Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese with homemade croutons and dressing. |
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| Caprese Salad | Beefsteak tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and red onion. |
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| House Salad | Spring mix of baby greens. |
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| Italian Antipasto | Iceberg & Romaine lettuce with a variety of meats and vegetables. |
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| Minestrone Soup | $3.75 | |||||
| Chicken & Vegetable Soup | $3.75 | |||||
| Chicken & Vegetable Tortellini Soup | $4.75 | |||||
| Grilled Fig Salad |
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| Minestrone | $3.75 | |||||
| Chicken and Vegetable | $3.75 | |||||
| Lentil | $4.75 | |||||
| Italian Escarole | $4.75 |
Platters
Pastas
| Pasta | Penne Rigate, Farfalle (Bowtie), Linguine, Angel Hair, Cavatappi (Spiral), Fettucini. |
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| Fresh Pasta | Fussilli, Gnocchi (potato), Cheese tortellini (tri color) Large cheese ravioli Gluten free pasta and penne. |
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| Add Chicken |
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| Add Veal |
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| Add Shrimp |
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Pasta With Sauces
| Marinara | Our classic plum tomato sauce. |
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| Pomadoro | Traditional tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes, onionsand white wine. |
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| Bolognese | Classic tomato sauce with selected ground beef (meat sauce). |
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| Carbonara | A rich sauce of Pancetta (Italian ham) butter, black pepper, heavy cream, egg and parmesan cheese. |
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| A 'Matriciana | A mixture of Pancetta (Italian ham), onion, pecorino romano and tomato sauce. |
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| Arabiata | Spicy plum tomato sauce with pepperoncini. |
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| Vodka Sauce | Fresh tomato and onion in a zesty marinara sauce with vodka, a touch of red pepper, tossed with heavy cream and pecorino romano cheese. |
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| Quattro Formaggio | A light tomato sauce with fresh basil and four cheeses. |
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| Pesto | A classic Genovese sauce of fresh basil, olive oil, pignoli nuts and garlic. |
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| Primavera | Spring vegetables sauteed in a white wine garlic butter sauce or cream sauce. |
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| Garlic / Oil |
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| Alfredo | A cream sauce with heavy cream, butter, egg and fresh parmesan cheese. |
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| Eggplant Parmigiana | Lightly egg battered and pan fried, layered with marinara sauce, baked with fresh mozzarella. |
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| Meatballs |
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| Lasagna (cheese) |
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| Lasagna (Eggplant) |
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| Sausage Cacciatore | Sweet sausage, simmered with red and yellow peppers, sweet onions, button mushrooms, fresh rosemary, accented plum tomato sauce. |
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| Stuffed Shells |
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Chicken
| Chicken Marsala | Boneless breasts sauteed with fresh mushrooms and ham in marsala wine sauce. |
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| Chicken Parmigiana | Boneless breaded cutlet enveloped with a light tomato sauce and baked with fresh mozzarella cheese. |
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| Chicken / Eggplant Parmigiana |
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| Chicken Milanese | Boneless breast lightly dipped in egg batter, sauteed in white wine lemon butter sauce. |
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| Chicken Penne Broccoli | Classic boneless medallions sauteed with fresh broccoli florets, and penne pasta in a white wine garlic butter sauce. |
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| Chicken Buona Bocca | Boneless breast layered with prosciutto and fresh mozzarella spinach, mushrooms, sage and white wine butter sauce. |
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Veal
| Veal Marsala | Veal Scallopini sauteed with fresh mushrooms and ham in marsala wine sauce. |
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| Veal Parmigiana | Breaded cutlets enveloped with a light tomato sauce and baked with fresh mozzarella cheese. |
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| Veal and Eggplant Parmigiana |
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| Veal Milanese | Veal scallopini lightly dipped in egg batter, sauteed in white wine lemon butter sauce. |
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| Veal Saltimbocca | Veal scallopini layered with prosciutto and fresh mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms and sage accented with white wine garlic butter sauce. |
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| Veal Valdostana | Veal scallopini layered with prosciutto and Italian fontina cheese, artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce. |
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| Veal Cacciatore | Veal scallopini simmered with red and yellow peppers, sweet onions, button mushrooms, fresh rosemary accented with plum tomato sauce. |
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Seafood
| Shrimp and Calamari Fra Diavalo | Large shrimp and calamari sautéed then tossed in a spicy marinara served over choice of pasta. |
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| Shrimp, Penne and Broccoli | Large shrimp sauteed with fresh broccoli florets, penne pasta in a white wine garlic butter sauce. |
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| Shrimp and Scallops ala Vodka | Large shrimp and sea scallops sautéed then tossed in our vodka sauce served over choice of pasta. |
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| Lobster Ravioli | Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli prepared in a light marinara sauce with shrimp, a touch of cream, pecorino romano and parmesan cheese. |
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| Shrimp Scampi | Large shrimp sautéed with fresh tomatoes and olive oil in white wine garlic butter served over choice of pasta. |
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| Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana | $6.95 | |||||
| Veal Cutlet Parmigiana | $7.95 | |||||
| Chicken / Eggplant Parmigiana | $7.95 | |||||
| Veal / Eggplant Parmigiana | $8.95 | |||||
| Meatball | $6.95 | |||||
| Eggplant Parmigiana | $6.95 | |||||
| The Al Dente | $7.95 | Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, onion, oil, salt and pepper. | ||||
| Chicken Special | $6.95 | Boneless breast, balsamic vinegar, lettuce and tomato. | ||||
| Chicken Cacciatore | $6.95 | Boneless breasts topped with peppers, onions and tomato sauce. | ||||
| Pepper / Onion / Egg | $5.95 |
Finger Sandwiches
| Tuna Salad | $26.00 | |
| Seafood Salad | $26.00 | |
| Chicken Salad | $26.00 | |
| Egg Salad | $26.00 | |
| Roast Beef | $26.00 | |
| Roasted Turkey | $26.00 | |
| Ham & Cheese | $26.00 |
Deli Platters
| Italian Deli | Parma Proscuitto, Mortadella, Salami, Capicola, Sopressata, American and Provolone Cheeses. |
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| American Deli | Roast Beef, Ham, Turkey, American and Swiss Cheeses |
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Beverages
| Coffee | Includes cups, stirrers, creamers and sugar. |
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| Soda / Spring Water |
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Desserts
| Italian Cookies |
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| Tiramasu | $40.00 | |||||
| Canoli |
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