Al Dente – Italian
Al Dente invites guests into a warm, candlelit haven where the air is perfumed with the enticing aromas of garlic-infused scampi and simmering marinara. The kitchen transforms fresh ingredients into a vibrant tapestry of flavors, from the crisp crunch of broccoli fritti to the decadent, silken richness of lobster ravioli. It is a place where traditional Italian-American soul meets refined elegance, offering a dining experience that feels like a timeless celebration of the sea and the garden.
109, Salem Street, Boston, MA, 02113 +16175230990 https://www.aldenteboston.com0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, dash-sodium-reduced, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
- Shrimp Cocktail - $11.95: Large chilled shrimp served with cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Vegetable Medley - $11.95: Fresh sautéed broccoli, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, red and yellow peppers and spinach, in a garlic sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Shrimp Scampi Appetizer - $12.95: Large shrimp sautéed in olive oil, garlic, diced tomatoes in a white wine garlic butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Broccoli Fritti - $12.95: Fresh broccoli, dipped in egg batter, pan-fried and served with a lemon wedge Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Mussels Marinara Appetizer - $12.95: Fresh PEI Mussels sautéed in white wine, garlic, and simmered in our classic plum tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
- Bruschetta - $8.95: Toasted country-style garlic bread with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Eggplant Rollatini - $12.95: Baby eggplant rolled and stuffed with fresh ricotta, baked and topped with mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Lobster Ravioli Appetizer - $13.95: Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli prepared in a light marinara sauce with shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Grand Marnier - $13.95: Large shrimp dipped in egg batter, pan-seared and finished in our classic orange liqueur glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Minestrone - $7.95: Homemade Italian vegetable soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- House Salad - $6.95: Spring mix of baby greens, tomato and onion Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Caesar Salad - $8.95: Fresh romaine lettuce, romano cheese and homemade croutons, tossed in our classic homemade dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Garden Salad - $7.95: Fresh mixed garden vegetables and greens Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Italian Antipasto - $15.95: Prepared to order; a variety of meats, aged provolone and iceberg & romaine lettuce with vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Caprese Salad - $12.95: Beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, onion, basil, extra-virgin olive oil, salt & pepper Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Mayo-Clinic
- Homemade Chicken & Vegetable Soup - $7.95: Traditional chicken soup with fresh vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Ravioli - $16.95: Large ricotta cheese ravioli in our homemade marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Puttanesca - $15.95: A spicy plum tomato sauce, capers, anchovies, white wine and olives Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Carbonara - $17.95: A rich sauce of pancetta, butter, black pepper, heavy cream, egg and parmesan cheese
- Primavera - $18.95: Spring vegetables sautéed in a white wine garlic butter sauce or cream sauce, and romano cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Pesto - $17.95: A classic Genovese sauce of fresh basil, olive oil, pignoli nuts, garlic, cream and pecorino romano cheese
- Quattro Formaggio - $15.95: Homemade tomato sauce with fresh basil and an assortment of pecorino romano, mozzarella, provolone and ricotta cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vodka Sauce - $17.95: Fresh tomato and onion in a zesty marinara sauce with vodka, a touch of red pepper, tossed with heavy cream and pecorino romano cheese
- Alfredo - $15.95: A cream sauce with heavy cream, butter, egg and fresh parmesan cheese
- Amatriciana - $16.95: A mixture of pancetta (Italian bacon), onion, pecorino romano cheese and tomato sauce
- Pomodoro - $16.95: Traditional tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic and white wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Arrabbiata - $15.95: Spicy plum tomato sauce sautéed with pepperoncini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Bolognese - $18.95: Classic tomato sauce simmered with selected ground beef, veal and pork
- Chicken, Penne & Broccoli - $18.95: Boneless medallions, sautéed with fresh broccoli florets, and penne pasta in a white wine garlic butter or cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Milanese - $19.95: Boneless breast lightly dipped in egg batter, pan-fried and sautéed in white wine lemon butter sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Cacciatore - $18.95: Boneless medallions simmered with red and yellow peppers, sweet onions, fresh mushrooms, white wine and rosemary in a plum tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken & Eggplant Parmigiana - $21.95: Breaded chicken and eggplant baked with marinara and mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Parmigiana - $19.95: Boneless breaded cutlet pan-fried, baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Marsala - $18.95: Boneless chicken scallopini breast sautéed with fresh mushrooms and ham in a marsala wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veal Sorrentino - $25.95: Veal scallopini layered with eggplant, prosciutto and mozzarella cheese in a dry vermouth mushroom sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veal Milanese - $21.95: Veal scallopini dipped in egg batter, pan-fried and simmered in a white wine lemon butter sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Veal Valdostona - $25.95: Veal scallopini layered with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese with artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veal Saltimbocca - $25.95: Veal scallopini layered with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese, spinach, mushrooms and sage in a white wine garlic butter sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Veal and Eggplant Parmigiana - $24.95: Breaded veal and eggplant baked with marinara and mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veal Parmigiana - $23.95: Breaded cutlet pan-fried, baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veal Marsala - $21.95: Veal scallopini sautéed with fresh mushrooms and ham in a marsala wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lobster Ravioli Entree - $21.95: Fresh cheese & lobster ravioli simmered in a light marinara sauce with shrimp, a touch of cream, and Pecorino Romano cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Frutti Di Mare - $28.95: Fresh countnecks, PEI mussels, shrimp, scallops and chopped clams, white wine, garlic and simmered in our classic marinara sauce served over fettucine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Linguine ala Vongole - $19.95: Fresh countneck and chopped clams sautéed with white wine and garlic with choice of red or white sauce. Served over linguine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp, Penne & Broccoli - $21.95: 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Swordfish - $23.95: Fresh swordfish, lightly egg-battered, pan-fried and baked. Topped with fresh julienne vegetables in a lemon caper sauce, served over risotto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Scampi Entree - $21.95: Fresh fusilli pasta with sautéed shrimp in a garlic white wine butter sauce, with fresh diced tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mussels Marinara Entree - $18.95: Fresh PEI mussels sautéed with white wine, garlic, and simmered in our classic marinara sauce over linguine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Eggplant Parmigiana Favorite - $18.95: Lightly egg-battered and pan-fried, layered with marinara sauce, baked with fresh mozzarella, served over choice of pasta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chicken Venensia - $25.95: Boneless chicken stuffed with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, spinach, roasted red peppers and garlic, served over roasted red pepper risotto in a gorgonzola cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Seafood Saffron Risotto - $29.95: Fresh calamari, littleneck clams, mussels, shrimp and scallops sautéed in olive oil, simmered in white wine and garlic, served over saffron risotto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
- Shrimp & Calamari Fra Diavalo - $24.95: Large shrimp and calamari, sautéed in olive oil, served in a spicy marinara sauce, white wine and served over linguine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pork Tenderloin - $26.95: Honey walnut crusted pork tenderloin, lightly seasoned, pan-seared, baked in a madeira prune sauce and served with spinach and mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Sea Bass Al Dente - $32.95: Chilean sea bass pan-seared and baked with sundried tomatoes, capers, mushrooms, fresh herbs and white wine, served over risotto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
- Chicken Buona Bocca - $24.95: Boneless breast layered with prosciutto and fresh mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms and sage in a white wine butter sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Shrimp & Scallops a la Vodka - $27.95: Large shrimp and sea scallops sautéed in olive oil and served with homemade fusilli in our classic vodka sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Veal Valentino - $27.95: Fresh, tender veal stuffed with prosciutto, roasted red pepper, mozzarella cheese and garlic, served in a white wine mushroom pink sauce and roasted red pepper risotto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Gnocchi Al Dente - $18.95: Fresh potato gnocchi tossed in a plum tomato sauce with sundried tomatoes, capers, basil, pecorino romano and parmesan cheese, mushrooms and white wine Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Al Dente Special - $24.95: 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- PBR - $3: Bottled Beer
- O'douls NA - $3.95: Non-Alcoholic Bottled Beer
- Kaliber NA - $3.95: Non-Alcoholic Bottled Beer
- Budweiser - $4.25: Bottled Beer
- Bud Light - $4.25: Bottled Beer
- Michelob Ultra - $4.25: Bottled Beer
- Miller Lite - $4.25: Bottled Beer
- Coors Lite - $4.25: Bottled Beer
- Corona - $4.5: Bottled Beer
- Corona Lite - $4.5: Bottled Beer
- Heineken - $4.5: Bottled Beer
- Heineken Lite - $4.5: Bottled Beer
- Amstel Lite - $4.5: Bottled Beer
- Angry Orchard - $4.5: Bottled Cider
- Mike's Hard Lemonade - $4.5: Bottled Malt Beverage
- Lagunitas - $4.75: Bottled Beer
- Wachusett Blue - $4.75: Bottled Beer
- Sam Adams - $4.75: Bottled Beer
- Sam Lite - $4.75: Bottled Beer
- Jack's Abby - $4.75: Bottled Beer
- Dales Pale Ale - $5: Bottled Beer