Al Dente - Charlottesville, VA

thin slices of raw filet mignon, arugula, parmigiano and olive oil, truffle oil dressing.

slices of bread topped with tomato, onions and mozzarella, served cold

fresh scallops, besciamella, brandy and wild mushrooms

artichoke bottoms, vegetables, ricotta and bacon in a spicy tomato sauce

mussels in a spicy tomato sauce

alto adige cured and smoked prosciutto, brie and crostini

eggplant and caprino, ricotta and parmigiano in a tomato basil sauce

mushroom polenta in a tomato and gorgonzola sauce

soup of the day

vine-ripe tomatoes and mozzarella with basil dressing

arugula, grape tomatoes and cucumbers with arugula vinaigrette

spinach, garbanzo beans and tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette

mixed greens, tomatoes and radishes with balsamic vinaigrette

romaine lettuce, figs, blue cheese, asiago, roasted almonds, mustard and fig dressing

crepes filled with wild mushrooms and parmigiano in a truffle oil cream sauce

farfalle pasta tossed in a walnut cream sauce

carrot gnocchi with peas in a traditional cream sauce

chive and sweet potato gnocchi in a pancetta and marinara sauce

arugula, caramelized onion and parmigiano gnocchi in a gorgonzola cream sauce

linguini pasta with mixed seafood, tossed in a light garlic and tomato sauce

penne pasta with marinara, mozzarella and eggplant

lobster ravioli with crawfish and fresh tomatoes in a pink cream sauce

arborio rice with seafood and mushrooms

spinach tagliatelle in a roasted garlic and spicy marinara sauce

duck breast in a mushrooms cream sauce

roasted leg of lamb with rosemary and apricots

braised veal shanks with vegetables

chicken breast with port wine and baby carrot

chicken breast with green apple and caramelized onions

veal piccatine with a red wine sauce and mixed mushrooms

veal piccatine in a whole green pepper corn, garlic, butter cream sauce

baked trout with tomatoes, potatoes and capers

ladyfingers soaked in espresso and a touch of marsala wine, layered with mascarpone, and topped with shaved chocolate

chocolate ice cream with a vanilla center in a shell of cocoa, sugar and hazelnuts

lemon ice cream with a limoncello center in a shell of lemon juice and sugar

puff pastry filled with vanilla creme and surrounded with a light chocolate mousse

italian almond torte with lemon creme filling