Al Dente

430 Market Street, Elmwood Park
(201) 791-3000

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Homemade Fettuccine with Chopped Shrimp and Sweet Italian Sausage
Filet of Sole Broiled or Francese
Shrimp Fradiavolo over Linguini
Clams Oreganata or Casino
Mozzarella En Corrozza
Mozzarella En Carozza
Eggplant Rollatini
Chicken Parmigiana
Veal Saltimbocco
Veal Parmigiana

Menu

Antipasti Caldi
Garlic bread
Mozzarella in Carrozza
Clams Casino
Fried Calamari
Clams Oreganata
Shrimp Arrabiatta
Rock shrimp sauteed with garlic, white wine, herbs, lemon, hot pepper flakes and a touch of butter.
Portobella mushroom topped with tomato & mozzarella cheese

Antipasto Freddi
Mozzarella Frescs e Pimiento
Garden Salad
romaine, iceberg, red onion, tomato, & black olive with house made dressing

Zuppe
Escarole e Fagioli Soup
Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Tortellini in Brodo Soup
Straciatella Soup

Pasta
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Penne Rigate
Penne tossed with eggplant, basil, marinara sauce and topped with shredded fontina cheese.
Penne Arrabbiata
Penne sauteed with garlic and hot cherry peppers in a plum tomato sauce and a touch of cream.
Fettuccini Alfredo
Pasta in a light cream sauce with imported cheeses.
Capellini San Marco
Pasta with sauteed shrimp, brandy, shallots, cream and light tomato.
Cavatelli with broccoli
with Broccoli
Tortellini Alla Panna
Meat tortellini in a light cream sauce.
Fussilli all Zingara
Fussili with sauteed mushrooms, olives, capers, and peppers, in a plum tomato sauce.
Paglia Fieno alla olio di Tartufo
Homemade straw and hay pasta with diced grilled chicken, tomato and shitake mushrooms in a Gorgonzola sauce drizzled with white truffle oil.

Pollo
Chicken Parmigiana
Breast of chicken lightly breaded, sauteed and topped with plum tomato and fresh mozzarella Include house salad and vegetable or penne marinara.
Chicken Francese
Breast of chicken in a light egg batter with white wine and lemon. Include house salad and vegetable or penne marinara.
Chicken Murphy
Tender pieces of chicken tossed with onions, mushrooms and cherry peppers. Include house salad and vegetable or penne marinara.
Pollo Alla Griglia or Milanese
Choice of breast of chicken grilled or lightly breaded. Include house salad and vegetable or penne marinara.
Chicken Marsala
Breast of chicken sauteed with mushrooms and marsala wine. Include house salad and vegetable or penne marinara.
Chicken Nonna
Breast of chicken sauteed with artichokes, diced tomatoes and asparagus in a white wine sauce. Include house salad and vegetable or penne marinara.

Vitello
Veal Toscano
Scalopini style, sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh herbs, and tomatoes, topped with buffalo mozzarella. Include house salad and vegetable or penne marinara.
Vieal Picata
With capers, lemon, and white wine sauce. Include house salad and vegetable or penne marinara.
Veal Alla Don Giovanni
Milk fed veal scaloppini sauteed in extra light virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh herb, and marinara sauce, topped with buffalo mozzarella. Include house salad and vegetable or penne marinara.
Veal Milanese
Milkfed veal lightly breaded. Include house salad and vegetable or penne marinara.
Veal Desperado
Sauteed with pepperoncini peppers, white wine and plum tomatoes. Include house salad and vegetable or penne marinara.
Veal marsala
Sauteed with wild mushrooms and marsala wine in a light demi glaze. Include house salad and vegetable or penne marinara.
Veal Francese
In a light egg batter with white wine and lemon. Include house salad and vegetable or penne marinara.
Veal Parmigiana
Lightly breaded, sauteed and topped with plum tomato and fresh mozzarella, Include house salad and vegetable or penne marinara.

Crustece e Pesce
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp sauteed in a sherry garlic, served over linguine or cappelini. Include house salad
Shrimp Oreganata
Shrimp sauteed in a light garlic sauce topped with fresh herbs,bread crumbs, diced tomato and black olives, served over linguine or cappellini. Includes house salad
Shrimp Marinara or Fra Diavolo
Shrimp sauteed in a sweet or hot marinara served over linguine or cappelini. Includes house salad
Filleto di Salmon Alla Tagame
Broiled salmon served with sauteed black olives, tomatoes, garlic, marsala wine, and balsamic vinegar. Include house salad and vegetable or penne marinara.
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp sauteed in sherry garlic sauce over linguine or capellini. Includes house salad

Vegetali
Saltati de Broccoli
Saltati de Spinaci
Saltati de Funghi

Kids Menu
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
Spaghetti with Butter
Chicken Fingers
with fries.

Desserts
Tiramasu
Stephen's delicious homemade tiramisu
Carrot Cake
Chocolate Cake

Family style meal
Chicken francaise with penne vodka - feeds 4-6
Chicken francaise, Penne Vodka, Potato, Vegetable, Salad with house made salad dressing, bread, butter, & cheese
Family dinner chicken parm & rigatoni marinara feeds 4-6
Chicken parmesan, rigatoni marinara, roasted potato, mixed vegetables, tossed salad with house made dressing, bread, butter, cheese

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Recent Reviews

Had a fantastic experience at Al Dente in Elmwood Park. This is a great neighborhood Italian restaurant with that warm, family-run feeling that makes a meal here feel much more personal.

The menu has a great selection of classic Italian dishes, from homemade pasta and ravioli to chicken, veal, seafood, and some really good appetizers. The portions are generous, the ingredients are fresh, and everything has that comforting, homemade quality you want from an Italian...
September 2026
This place has consistently excellent food. Great service, nice atmosphere, and a great price point. It's definitely one of the best restaurants in the area. Highly recommended for authentic Italian food.
July 2026
Had an amazing dinner here last night. Both salmon and chicken were prepared perfectly with fresh ingredients and served nice and hot. Al Dente is a hidden gem and our meal was reasonably priced. We will be back the next time we’re in the area!
July 2026

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Al Dente

430 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 791-3000