Al Dente
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(202) 244-2223Delivery
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Italian
- Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
- Phone number
(202) 244-2223
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Catering
Catering is by request
- Neighborhood
Tenleytown
- Parking details
Free parking weeknights after 5:00PM and all day Saturday & Sunday. 50% OFF weekdays before 5:00PM with validation
- Public transit
Tenleytown/American University metro stop on the red line and the N2/N4/N6 bus lines.
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Antipasti
Lentil Soup$8.95
Olive Oil and Parmesan Cheese
Focaccia$5.95
Baked Freshly in our Wood-Burning Oven, Sea Salt, Oregano, Rosemary, Parmesan
Baked Eggplant Parmesan$9.95
Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella, Gratinee
Fried Zucchini Flowers$12.95
Stuffed with Ricotta, Mint, and Lemon
Fried Calamari$12.95
Fried Squid Rings, Tentacles, Hot Slice Peppers. Served with Tomato Sauce and Lemon
Polpette$12.95
Meatballs "Al Dente Style"
Prosciutto di Parma$18.95
Burrata Cheese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Insalate
Roasted Beets
Baby Arugula, Buffalo Mozzarella, Grapefruit, Pine Nuts, Mustard Vinaigrette
- Small$11.95
- Large$16.95
Romaine
Anchovies, Crouton, Garlic, Parmesan Cheese, 5-Min Poached Egg
- Small$10.95
- Large$14.95
Spinach
Walnuts, Pancetta, Pecorino Cheese, Strawberries, Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Small$10.95
- Large$14.95
Caprese$11.95
Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Balsamic
Add Protein - Insalate
Salmon$9.95
Shrimp$9.95
Chicken$8.95
Steak$11.95
House-Made Pasta
Home Made Gluten-free pasta available upon request
Calamarata$26.95
Squid, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil
Mezzi Rigatoni$26.95
Cream and Black Truffle Sauce, Pancetta, Fried Leeks
Gnocchi$23.95
Housemade Pork Sausage Ragu
Raviolini Delplin$25.95
Veal, Beef, and Pork Ravioli, Butter, Sage, Veal jus
Fettuccine alla Bolognese$20.95
Traditional Bolognese Meat Sauce
Lasagnette$24.95
Bescamella Sauce and Bolognese Sauce, Gratinated With Parmesan Cheese
Agnolotti di Anatra$28.95
Duck Agnolotti, Porcini Mushroom Sauce with Butter and Sage
Farro Taglatelle$18.95
Sweet Cherry Tomato Sauce, Basil
Cacio e Pepe$18.95
Short Rigatoni Pasta, Melted Pecorino Cheese, Black Pepper and Butter
Main Courses
Roasted Herb Marinated Salmon$26.95
Smashed Potatoes with Crabmeat, Garlic Roasted Peppers, Lemon Vinaigrette
Grilled Branzino Filets$29.95
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic, Salsa Verde
Cheeseburger$13.95
Tomato, Gherkins, House Cut Fries
Lemon Chicken$24.95
Served with Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
Ribeye Steak$28.95
Rosemary-Balsamic Sauce, House-Cut Fries, Arugula Salad
Veal Scallopini$28.95
Leeks, Fontina Cheese, Portobello Mushrooms, Marsala Sauce
Chicken Parmesan$20.95
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese
Side Dishes
Sautéed Spinach$9.95
Garlic, Olive Oil
Roasted Cauliflower$9.95
Garlic, Capers, Anchovy, Bread Crumbs
French Fries$6.95
Pizza
Extra Toppings: $2.50 each - Anchovies, Black Olives, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach, Arugula, Broccoli Rabe, Mozzarella, Fontina Cheese, Smoked Mozzarella, Eggplant, Mushrooms, Onions, Mortadella, Salami, Sausage, Whole Egg, Capers; Proscuitto di Parma - $3
Neopolitan-Style Pizza
Marinara$12.95
Tomato, Garlic, Olive Oil, Oregano
Margherita D.O.C.$13.95
Tomato, Mozzarella Flor diLatte, Basil
Pepperoni$13.95
Mozzarella Flor di Latte, Tomato, Basil
Romana$14.95
Anchovies, Capers, Olives, Chiles, Tomato, Mozzarella
Napoletana$13.95
Anchovies, Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
Quattro Stagioni$15.95
Olives, Mushrooms, Artichokes, Ham, Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil, Oregano
Prosciutto Rucola$13.95
Prosciutto Crudo, Arugula, Tomato, Mozzarella Fior di Latte
Melanzane$14.95
Olives, Roasted Eggplant, Tomato, Mozzarella, Oregano
Salsiccia e Rapini$14.95
Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Tomato, Smoked Mozzarella, Garlic
Capriciosa$14.95
Artichokes, Pancetta, Pesto, Tomato, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Basil
Vegetariana$14.95
Grilled Vegetables, Smoked Mozzarella, Garlic, Tomato, Parmigiano Reggiano
White Pizza
Formaggi$14.95
Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmigiano Reggiano, Garlic, Rosemary, Oregano, Smoked Mozzarella
Piemontese$14.95
Fontina Cheese, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Porcini Mushrooms, House-made Pork Sausage, Rosemary
Calzoni
Polpette$13.95
"Al Dente" Meatballs, Mozzarella, Tomato
Family Style
$45 Per Adult. Children under 12 - $15 Minimum 3 Persons / Table. Chef's Choices To Share
First Course: Three Appetizers
Second Course: Three Pasta Dishes
Third Course: Three Entrees
Dessert Course: Chef's Choice
What 1,179 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.4Food
- 4.3Service
- 4.3Ambience
- 4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
District of Columbia
Kid Friendly
Sort by
Filters
- BS
BlountS
1 review
overall5food5service5ambience55.01 review
Dined 7 days ago
- LL
LindaL
1 review
overall5food5service5ambience55.01 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
- JG
JulietG
1 review
overall5food5service5ambience55.01 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
- SK
SusanK
Washington DC
vip4 reviews
overall2food2service3ambience42.04 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
- b
barrys
St. Louis
vip17 reviews
overall5food4service5ambience55.017 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
- C
Caroline
1 review
overall5food5service5ambience55.01 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
- C
Casualdiner
Washington DC
vip17 reviews
overall5food5service5ambience55.017 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
- RF
RonnaF
Washington DC
12 reviews
overall5food5service5ambience55.012 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
- RS
RuthS
Washington DC
2 reviews
overall5food4service5ambience55.02 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
- OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
overall4food4service5ambience24.01 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
- GD
GwenDCG
Washington DC
3 reviews
overall5food5service5ambience55.03 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
- M
Masha
Washington DC
vip31 reviews
overall2food3service1ambience32.031 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
- CR
CR1119
1 review
overall3food4service2ambience23.01 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
- M
Michael
Washington DC
vip12 reviews
overall5food5service5ambience55.012 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
- LS
LisaS
Washington DC
vip3 reviews
overall1food4service2ambience11.03 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
- JC
JudyC
Richmond
1 review
overall5food5service5ambience55.01 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
- RF
RonnaF
Washington DC
13 reviews
overall5food5service4ambience55.013 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
- N
Noni
Washington DC
4 reviews
overall4food5service3ambience34.04 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
- DS
DavidS
Washington DC
vip10 reviews
overall2food3service2ambience42.010 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
- CL
CarlaL
Washington DC
1 review
overall5food5service5ambience55.01 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
- A
Anonemouse
Washington DC
vip85 reviews
overall5food5service5ambience55.085 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
- N
Nick
Washington DC
vip15 reviews
overall3food5service2ambience33.015 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2022
- OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
overall5food4service4ambience45.01 review
Dined on March 2, 2022
- M
Mario
1 review
overall2food2service5ambience42.01 review
Dined on February 25, 2022
- J
Jjjj
New England
11 reviews
overall3food3service2ambience13.011 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2022
- P
Patrick
Washington DC
vip7 reviews
overall5food4service5ambience55.07 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
- S
Sheckie
Washington DC
vip24 reviews
overall3food3service4ambience43.024 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
- P
Patrick
Washington DC
vip8 reviews
overall4food4service4ambience44.08 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
- D
Dowzer
Washington DC
1 review
overall1food2service1ambience21.01 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
- S
Sullidc
Washington DC
vip7 reviews
overall1food1service1ambience21.07 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2022
- M
Masha
Washington DC
vip31 reviews
overall5food5service5ambience55.031 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
- d
diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
overall5food5service5ambience55.03 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
- AB
AdrianoB
Tampa
2 reviews
overall4food4service4ambience44.02 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
- PG
PatrickG
Washington DC
1 review
overall5food5service5ambience55.01 review
Dined on January 28, 2022
- R
Ridg
1 review
overall3food1service4ambience33.01 review
Dined on January 23, 2022
- ZC
ZarrinC
1 review
overall1food1service1ambience21.01 review
Dined on January 22, 2022
- m
mrbrunch
Cancun
2 reviews
overall5food5service5ambience45.02 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2022
- MP
MichelleP
1 review
overall5food4service4ambience45.01 review
Dined on January 19, 2022
- H
Henry
Washington DC
1 review
overall5food5service5ambience55.01 review
Dined on January 15, 2022
- C
Commander3
Washington DC
23 reviews
overall4food4service5ambience44.023 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
Al Dente does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Al Dente also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 244-2223.
Al Dente is rated 4.4 stars by 1179 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(202) 244-2223Delivery
3201 New Mexico Ave. Suite E NW Washington, DC 20016
Additional information
- Neighborhood
Tenleytown
- Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
- Cuisines
Italian
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
Free parking weeknights after 5:00PM and all day Saturday & Sunday. 50% OFF weekdays before 5:00PM with validation
- Public transit
Tenleytown/American University metro stop on the red line and the N2/N4/N6 bus lines.
- Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(202) 244-2223
- Catering
Catering is by request