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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Al Dente
Dairy-Free at Al Dente
Al Dente in Boston has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Broccoli Fritti and Arrabbiata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Al Dente
Al Dente in Boston has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Chicken Marsala and Vegetable Medley. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Al Dente
Al Dente in Boston has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quattro Formaggio, House Salad and Eggplant Parmigiana Favorite. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Al Dente
Al Dente in Boston has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Marsala, Veal Marsala and Shrimp Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Al Dente
Al Dente in Boston has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Marsala and Veal Marsala. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Al Dente
Al Dente in Boston has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Marsala, Veal Marsala and Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Al Dente
Al Dente in Boston has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Al Dente
Al Dente in Boston has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Arrabbiata and Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Al Dente
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Frutti Di Mare | 59 g | 71.2 g |
| Quattro Formaggio | 43.5 g | 68.1 g |
| Italian Antipasto | 23.6 g | 60.5 g |
| Chicken Marsala | 4 g | 54 g |
| Primavera | 24.3 g | 49.3 g |
| Seafood Saffron Risotto | 46.5 g | 42.1 g |
| Shrimp & Calamari Fra Diavalo | 13.2 g | 38.3 g |
| Veal and Eggplant Parmigiana | 10.7 g | 37.4 g |
| Amatriciana | 2.6 g | 33.6 g |
| Chicken, Penne & Broccoli | 4.1 g | 31.2 g |
| Chicken Venensia | 2.6 g | 29.9 g |
| Eggplant Parmigiana Favorite | 24.4 g | 29.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Shrimp Cocktail - $11.95: Large chilled shrimp served with cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Medley - $11.95: Fresh sautéed broccoli, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, red and yellow peppers and spinach, in a garlic sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Scampi Appetizer - $12.95: Large shrimp sautéed in olive oil, garlic, diced tomatoes in a white wine garlic butter Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli Fritti - $12.95: Fresh broccoli, dipped in egg batter, pan-fried and served with a lemon wedge Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels Marinara Appetizer - $12.95: Fresh PEI Mussels sautéed in white wine, garlic, and simmered in our classic plum tomato sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $8.95: Toasted country-style garlic bread with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Rollatini - $12.95: Baby eggplant rolled and stuffed with fresh ricotta, baked and topped with mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Ravioli Appetizer - $13.95: Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli prepared in a light marinara sauce with shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Grand Marnier - $13.95: Large shrimp dipped in egg batter, pan-seared and finished in our classic orange liqueur glaze Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Minestrone - $7.95: Homemade Italian vegetable soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $6.95: Spring mix of baby greens, tomato and onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $8.95: Fresh romaine lettuce, romano cheese and homemade croutons, tossed in our classic homemade dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad - $7.95: Fresh mixed garden vegetables and greens Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Antipasto - $15.95: Prepared to order; a variety of meats, aged provolone and iceberg & romaine lettuce with vegetables Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $12.95: Beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, onion, basil, extra-virgin olive oil, salt & pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Chicken & Vegetable Soup - $7.95: Traditional chicken soup with fresh vegetables Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Ravioli - $16.95: Large ricotta cheese ravioli in our homemade marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Puttanesca - $15.95: A spicy plum tomato sauce, capers, anchovies, white wine and olives Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carbonara - $17.95: A rich sauce of pancetta, butter, black pepper, heavy cream, egg and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Primavera - $18.95: Spring vegetables sautéed in a white wine garlic butter sauce or cream sauce, and romano cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto - $17.95: A classic Genovese sauce of fresh basil, olive oil, pignoli nuts, garlic, cream and pecorino romano cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quattro Formaggio - $15.95: Homemade tomato sauce with fresh basil and an assortment of pecorino romano, mozzarella, provolone and ricotta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alfredo - $15.95: A cream sauce with heavy cream, butter, egg and fresh parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Amatriciana - $16.95: A mixture of pancetta (Italian bacon), onion, pecorino romano cheese and tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pomodoro - $16.95: Traditional tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic and white wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arrabbiata - $15.95: Spicy plum tomato sauce sautéed with pepperoncini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bolognese - $18.95: Classic tomato sauce simmered with selected ground beef, veal and pork Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken & Veal
- 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, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Milanese - $19.95: Boneless breast lightly dipped in egg batter, pan-fried and sautéed in white wine lemon butter sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Eggplant Parmigiana - $21.95: Breaded chicken and eggplant baked with marinara and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana - $19.95: Boneless breaded cutlet pan-fried, baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $18.95: Boneless chicken scallopini breast sautéed with fresh mushrooms and ham in a marsala wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Sorrentino - $25.95: Veal scallopini layered with eggplant, prosciutto and mozzarella cheese in a dry vermouth mushroom sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Milanese - $21.95: Veal scallopini dipped in egg batter, pan-fried and simmered in a white wine lemon butter sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Valdostona - $25.95: Veal scallopini layered with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese with artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal and Eggplant Parmigiana - $24.95: Breaded veal and eggplant baked with marinara and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Parmigiana - $23.95: Breaded cutlet pan-fried, baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Marsala - $21.95: Veal scallopini sautéed with fresh mushrooms and ham in a marsala wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- 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: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Scampi Entree - $21.95: Fresh fusilli pasta with sautéed shrimp in a garlic white wine butter sauce, with fresh diced tomatoes Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels Marinara Entree - $18.95: Fresh PEI mussels sautéed with white wine, garlic, and simmered in our classic marinara sauce over linguine Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Al Dente Favorites
- 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, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- PBR - $3: Bottled Beer
- O'douls NA - $3.95: Non-Alcoholic Bottled Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Kaliber NA - $3.95: Non-Alcoholic Bottled Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- 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 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Heineken - $4.5: Bottled Beer
- Heineken Lite - $4.5: Bottled Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Amstel Lite - $4.5: Bottled Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Angry Orchard - $4.5: Bottled Cider
- Mike's Hard Lemonade - $4.5: Bottled Malt Beverage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Lagunitas - $4.75: Bottled Beer
- Wachusett Blue - $4.75: Bottled Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Sam Adams - $4.75: Bottled Beer
- Sam Lite - $4.75: Bottled Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Jack's Abby - $4.75: Bottled Beer Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Dales Pale Ale - $5: Bottled Beer
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Dente
- Is Al Dente dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Al Dente has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Broccoli Fritti and Arrabbiata.
- What can I eat at Al Dente on a dairy-free diet?
- House Salad, Broccoli Fritti and Arrabbiata carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Al Dente have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including House Salad and Arrabbiata.
- Is Al Dente gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Al Dente?
- Frutti Di Mare, at roughly 71.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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