Menu from Al Dente
Menu highlights
Includes dishes that are:
Vegetarian
Fagottino di ricotta e asparagi
Filo pastry parcel stuffed with ricotta cheese and asparagus served on a bed of rocket and a sprinkle of lemon juice
Sautee di pesce
Scottish mussels, clams calamari and king prawns sautéed with garlic and white wine served with a slide of toasted garlic bread
Affettati misti
Selection of Italian cured meats and Apulian olives
Pasta
Gnocchi alla sorrentina
Potatoes gnocchi cooked in a tomatoes and basil sauce and a touch of mozzarella cheese and parmesan
Linguine al pesto genovese
Fresh eggs linguine pasta with original genovese pesto (basil pestle, parmesan, pine nuts, potatoes, green beans and garlic)
Spaghetti ai frutti di mare
Spaghetti with clams, mussels, king prawns, squid, chopped tomatoes and white wine. Simply delicious….
Desserts
Crema bruciata alla vaniglia
Italian style Vanilla creme’ brullee’
Torta di ricotta e nutella
Home made ricotta and nutella Italian sponge cake topped with granulated pistachio served with chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream
Selezione di formaggi
Mixed selection of Italian cheeses serverd with biscuits
More about the restaurant: Al Dente
To experience a true taste of Italian cuisine in Edinburgh, take a trip down Easter Road where you’ll find Al Dente, a traditional trattoria serving up rustic Italian dishes. Tucked away over in Leith, this popular restaurant is well worth the trip, attracting diners from all over the city and maintaining its status as a favourite among local aficionados of Italian cuisine. In order to guarantee a table at Al Dente, booking ahead is advised.
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Decorated in a simple, traditional style, Al Dente’s no-frills approach to things really lets the food speak for itself. Hailing from Lake Garda, Al Dente’s chef has a passion for bringing regional specialities from his homeland to the people of Edinburgh, serving up authentic, home-style cuisine – you won’t find any pre-cooked pasta on the menu at this Leith restaurant. Begin with some seafood like the fresh Scottish mussels seasoned with pepper or chilli or the deep-fried calamari on a bed of rocket with lemon and tartar sauce before moving on to a traditional Italian main.
You’ll find dishes like pollo ripieno prosciutto e asparagi (chicken breast stuffed with mozzarella, parma ham and asparagus served with roasted potatoes and vegetables) as well as Al Dente’s infamous pastas on the restaurant’s lengthy menu. Try one of the chef’s specialities like the paccheri al branzino (fresh pasta tube filled with a sea bass puree served with mussels and king prawns in a light seafood sauce) or keep it classic with the spaghetti alla carbonara. For a genuine Italian experience in Edinburgh, book a table at Al Dente over on Leith’s Easter Road.