Lento – American
At Lento, the briny scent of the sea fills the air as a curated selection of pristine oysters from across the Atlantic coast are shucked to order, offering a refreshing taste of the tide. The kitchen transforms seasonal harvests into vibrant tapestries of flavor, where smoky charred octopus and earthy roasted beets celebrate the beauty of fresh, intentional ingredients. It is a sanctuary of slow dining, where warm bread service and artfully composed salads invite guests to linger and savor each moment in a sophisticated yet soulful setting.
North Goodman Street +15852713470 https://www.lentorestaurant.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: gluten-free, nut-free, high-protein, vegetarian, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, halal, sugar-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, south-beach, high-fiber, atkins, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, zone, volumetrics, tlc, detox, low-fodmap, carnivore, raw-food, aip, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, lectin-free, candida, macrobiotic, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the mouth-watering soup and its beautiful presentation, noting that the flavors are consistently satisfying. Celebrated for its cozy atmosphere, the dining experience is further enhanced by welcoming staff who are praised for their helpful menu recommendations. Reviewers highlight the overall quality of the meal, making it a standout choice for those seeking an intimate and well-serviced dinner.
Menu
Raw Oysters
- Love Shuck, ME - $3: Fresh raw oyster Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Blue Point, CT - $3: Fresh raw oyster Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Souris River, PEI - $3: Fresh raw oyster Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Polar Pearl, PEI - $3: Fresh raw oyster Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Rhode Island Wild, RI - $3: Fresh raw oyster Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
Salads
- Roasted Red & Gold Beet Salad - $13: Bolton Farms arugula, baby Tuscan kale, pistachio crumble, sunflower seeds, First Light feta, honey ginger vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Lento Caesar Salad - $12: Bolton Little gem romaine, Classic dressing, red onion, toasted sourdough breadcrumbs, Reggiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Charred Spanish Octopus Salad - $20: Bolton Farms kale, gem romaine, shredded sweet cabbage, white beans, cucumber, fennel, smoky roasted tomato vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Winter Salad - $13: Fresh spinach, pomegranate, hazelnuts, balsamic vinaigrette, Lively Run chevre Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Appetizers
- Bread Service - $5: House Focaccia with seasonal toppings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Duck Fat French Fries - $7: Local russets with fresh herbs, garlic aioli Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Traditional Poutine - $10: Chicken gravy, hand cut frites, Shtayburne Farms cheese curds, scallions Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Vegetarian Poutine - $10: Smoky roasted red pepper tomato gravy, hand cut frites, Shtayburne Farms cheese curds, scallions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Duck Liver Mousse - $10: Fisher Hill Farm duck liver, pickled red onions, sea salt, fresh baked baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Wild Gulf Shrimp Cocktail - $4: White wine & lemon poached shrimp, zesty cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Lento Classic Fried Calamari - $14: Point Judith RI squid, chickpeas, piquillo peppers, roasted garlic aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Finger Lakes Cheese Board - $27: Four cheeses, house baked artisan breads, pickles, spreads Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Steamed PEI Mussels - $16: Apple cider, brandy, cream, garlic, thyme, French fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Carrot Ginger Soup (Cup) - $6: Garam Masala spiced pepitas, scallions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan
- Carrot Ginger Soup (Bowl) - $9: Garam Masala spiced pepitas, scallions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan
- Warm Sheldrake Moon Brie - $15: Lively Run brie, apple compote, warm Lento baguette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Hand Made Ravioli - $8: Mortadella & ricotta stuffed, tomato sauce, aged balsamico, Reggiano, pistachios Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Stuffed Mushrooms - $12: Bedient Farms lamb sausage, porcini aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
House Made Pasta
- Pumpkin Stuffed Ravioli - $22: Local spinach, shiitake mushrooms, sage brown butter sauce, Pecorino Romano, amaretti cookie crumb Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Parmesan Linguine - $24: Sourdough breaded chicken cutlet, fresh tomato sauce, three Italian cheeses Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Potato Gnocchi with Braised Grass-Fed Beef - $26: Tuscan kale, wild mushrooms, fresh tomato sauce, Reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Seafood with Squid Ink Spaghetti - $29: Bay scallops, baby clams, wild Gulf shrimp, lemon dill cream sauce, spinach, artichokes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Entrees
- Pan Seared New Bedford Monkfish - $30: Wild Gulf shrimp, black trumpet mushrooms, leek risotto, lemon dill beurre blanc Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
- Grilled NY Strip Steak - $35: Grass-fed beef, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, bacon roasted brussel sprouts, parsnip crisps, Burgundian truffle butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Roasted Duck Confit - $30: Fisher Hill Farm duck, caraway rye spaetzle, spinach, hedgehog mushrooms, cranberry mostarda, cracklings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vegan Coconut Curry - $21: Blue oyster mushroom, potatoes, beluga lentils, rice, spicy tomato ginger chutney, cilantro, peanuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Pork Chop - $32: Cheddar polenta with bacon, braised cabbage, mustard jus, spicy onion crisps Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Broiled Wild Alaskan Black Cod - $30: Spicy yuzu miso glaze, sesame sweet potato puree, broccoli with toasted nori, puffed rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Macrobiotic
- Hand Carved Leg of Lamb - $32: French lentils, roasted root vegetables, mint olive tapenade, yogurt sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Wild Mushroom Risotto - $24: Parsnip puree, Five Spoke cheddar, Swiss chard, frizzled leeks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Dessert
- Chocolate Pot de Crème - $9: House made caramel sauce, sea salt, shaved chocolate, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Chai Creme Brulee - $9: Chai spiced custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Warm Cinnamon Bread Pudding - $10: Butterscotch, whipped cream, toasted hazelnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Profiteroles - $12: Three puff pastries stuffed with ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- House Made Ice Cream or Sorbet - $8: Three scoops: Vanilla, Chocolate, Espresso, or Chocolate Sorbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Affogato - $8: Scoop of ice cream or sorbet drowned in fresh espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Yuletide Greetings Cocktail - $13: Bar Hill vodka, cranberry liqueur, rosemary syrup, apple cider, lime, fresh smoked rosemary
- Smoke on the Hudson - $13: Ten to One rum, Dr Bird Jamacian rum, lapsang souchong lemon, Fee Bros orange & cardamom bitters, red wine float
- Espresso Martini - $12: FLX Coffee Roasters espresso, Black Button coffee liqueur, Black Button vodka, simple, Fee Bros chocolate bitters
- Sweet Dreamsicle (Mocktail) - $7: Muddled orange, coconut cream, vanilla, Fee Bros orange bitters, club soda
- Mad Hatter (Mocktail) - $7: Pineapple, lemon, green tea, lavender, Fee Bros molasses bitters
- French Press Coffee (Single) - $4.5: Freshly brewed coffee
- Irish Coffee - $10: FLX dark roast coffee with Irish whiskey & fresh whipped cream