Pasta al Dente Ristorante Italiano - Italian cuisine in Long Beach, California.

	Antipasti Bruschetta Fresh chopped roma tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil on crostini (toasted bagette) Involtini di Melanzane Grilled eggplant rolled with Montrachet cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil Crostini di Formaggio Warm brie with pesto, caramelized garlic and onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted bagette Gambertto di Cocco Jumbo shrimp rolled and cooked in sweet coconut with pineapple mango chutney sauce Focachos Our very own version of Italian nachos, puffed pizza dough topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, roma tomatoes and fresh basil Vongole e Pomodoro Our famous steamed clams, with fresh herbs in a garlic tomato wine sauce or a garlic butter herb sauce(half order or full order) Calamari Fritti Fried calamari served with our spicy marinara sauce Fungi di Oggi Sautéed mushrooms flambéed in brandy, Marsala wine and lots of garlic Capri Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes and basil Funghi Imbottiti Baked stuffed mushrooms with pieces of chicken breast, green onion, cream cheese and herbs, finished with a Romano cheese bread crumb gratinate Carciofi Dorati Breaded artichoke hearts with a pesto mayonnaise Crostini della Casa Toasted baguette, with grilled roma tomatoes, goat cheese and pesto vinaigrette Zuppa e Insalati Minestrone or Zuppa di Giorno Insalata di Casa Our house salad is a variety of mixed greens, tomatoes, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, cucumbers, sliced carrots, and feta cheese Cesar Fresh chopped Romaine lettuce, croutons and shaved Romano cheese tossed with a light anchovy dressing Riso con Pesto Risotto, chicken, pesto, tomatoes, basil, onions and pine nuts on a bed of wild baby greens Di Tre Colore Fresh arugula raddichio and artichoke hearts, tossed with goat cheese, toasted pine nuts and garlic infused olive oil Pollo Verona Chunks of chicken breast, celery, spinach, peas, red onions and mushrooms tossed with light herb dressing on a bed of greens Pollo Cesar Sliced chicken breast, Romaine lettuce, bacon, croutons with Cesar anchovy dressing topped with shaved Romano cheese Alla Taranto Shredded roasted chicken, feta cheese, tricolor bell peppers, red onion, cucumbers, kalamata olives and fresh herbs tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
	Pizza Our handmade dough is prepared nightly for the utmost flavor and texture Melanzane (Healthy Dining) Thin crust with grilled eggplant, sliced red onions, tomato sauce and fresh basil Parmigiano Parmigiano and provolone cheeses, marinara, breaded eggplant and zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers garnished with pesto vinaigrette Rustica Goat cheese, grilled turkey breast, onion and roasted pine nuts on a bed of cilantro tomato sauce, and fresh arugula Al Dente Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, fresh tomatoes, olives and basil Primavera Assorted fresh vegetables, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese Francesca Chicken breast, brie, fresh pesto, mushrooms, roasted peppers and a touch of tomato sauce Con Carne Italian sausage, mozzarella, pepperoni and tomato sauce Di Funghi Sautéed mushrooms, garlic, goat cheese and fresh basil Barbecue Grilled chicken breast, red onions, fresh cilantro, BBQ sauce and provolone cheese
	Pasta & Risotto Accompanied with fresh baked focaccia bread. Most dishes are garnish with fresh Romano cheese 1. Spaghetti al Dente Pasta tossed with fresh marinara sauce and finished with sautéed bell peppers, onions, mushrooms and provolone cheese 2. Capellini alla Checca Angel hair pasta tossed with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, basil and sun-dried tomatoes, aglio olio 3. Linguini di Napoli Grilled turkey breast, fresh avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onions, basil, sliced romano and feta cheese tossed aglio olio 4. Pollo Voila Pieces of chicken breast, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes in garlic cream sauce tossed with fettuccine 5. Spaghetti Bolognese Prepared with our Italian meat sauce (with meatballs or sausages additional cost) 6. Gnocchi alla Genovese Prosciutto, onions and red bell peppers in a light marinara sauce with goat cheese 7. Linguini Romagnola Italian sausage, pieces of chicken breast, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes and green onions with a light marinara sauce 8. Risotto Arrabiatta Italian rice with peperoncini, bacon and bell peppers in our house spicy marinara sauce 9. Penne alla Melanzane Tubular pasta tossed with sautéed eggplant, red onions, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, aglio olio with a touch of tomato sauce 10. Linguini alla Grecca (Healthy Dining) Grilled eggplant, turkey breast, artichokes and spinach tossed with purée of roasted red bell pepper 11. Tequila Pollo Fettuccine (Healthy Dining) Sliced breast of chicken marinated in lime and tequila with fresh herbs tossed with roasted onions, garlic, cilantro, corn, peperoncini and cherry tomatoes 12. Capellini di Bocca Caldo Bocca Caldo means “Hot Mouth” Peperoncini, red chilis and sun-dried tomatoes in a spicy aglio sauce 13. Pasta Sopressa Cajun chicken breast pieces, bell peppers, onions, peperoncini and cilantro, aglio olio with blend of cajun and egg fettuccine 14. Fettuccine Alfredo A traditional Italian dish served with a rich cream sauce 15. Capellini Con Sensa Olio (Healthy Dining) Angel hair with roasted garlic, cherry tomatoes and grilled vegetables in a light wine sauce 16. Lasagna di Casa Layered pasta with ricotta and mozzarella cheese, ground sausage, and our own house Bolognese sauce 17. Sesame Fusilli Pieces of chicken breast, tomatoes, green onions, mushrooms and sesame seeds in a light tomato wine sauce 18. Conchiglioni Ripiene Large shells stuffed with grilled vegetables, pesto, ricotta, fresh herbs, with garlic cream and marinara sauces 19. Pollo Dijon con Fettucine de Spinaci Pieces of chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, red and green onions and mushrooms in a creamy dijon mustard sauce 20. Linguini con Vongole Prepared with fresh clams, in a garlic tomato wine sauce or a garlic butter herb sauce 21. Spaghetti Carbonara Italian sausage, bacon, kalamata olives and fresh tomatoes in a rosemary cream sauce 22. Tortelloni di Colombo Cheese filled pasta with red onions, roma tomatoes, kalamata olives and fresh basil tossed in a dijion balsamic, aglio olio, finished with gorgonzola cheese 23. Fusilli ai Scampini Bay shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh asparagus, roasted tri-colored bell pepers, red onion, pine nuts and a creamy pesto sauce 24. Linguini di Mare Jumbo shrimp, scallops, calamari, bay shrimp, green onion, mushrooms, tomatoes and garlic in a light tomato wine sauce 25. Risotto de Ponte Vecchio Italian rice with prosciutto, peas, roma tomatoes, green onions, and a touch of cream 26. Fettuccine di Cajun Cajun pasta, blackened jumbo shrimp, tomatoes, bacon, and crushed peppers tossed in a spicy aglio olio sauce 27. Risotto de Nonna Shredded roasted chicken, grilled asparagus, roasted red bell peppers and fresh basil with a touch of cream 28. Fettuccine con Pesce Spada Blackened swordfish, cajun pasta, fresh asparagus, red onion, and sun-dried tomatoes tossed with a curried cilantro pesto 29. Fettucine e Salmone Affumicato Smoked salmon and wild mushrooms in a light garlic cream sauce 30. Ravioli di Asparagi Asparagus filled ravioli, with fresh asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes and tri-colored roasted bell peppers, aglio olio
	Entrées Melanzane alla Mozzarella Breaded eggplant, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes and marinara sauce with side of pasta Pollo Marsala (Healty Dining) Grilled breast of chicken, topped with wild mushrooms, fresh tarragon and marsala wine with rice and vegetables Pollo di Paizano Grilled chicken breast layered with pesto, eggplant, marinara, provolone and fresh basil with rice and vegetables Pollo Nicola Chicken breast covered in pine nuts, cooked to a golden brown topped with a montrachet herbed butter with rice and vegetables Angello alla Checca Roasted baby rack of lamb with concasse of fresh roma tomatoes and basil, aglio olio with Roasted Rosemary Potatoes Vitello Picatta Breaded veal medallions topped with a lemon caper sauce, with rice and vegetables Vitello alla Bolognese Veal medallions with marsala wine, sliced tomatoes, prosciutto, goat cheese and herbs with Roasted Rosemary Potatoes Agnello con Aglia e Cippole Grilled baby lamb chops with caramelized garlic, onions and goat cheese, with Roasted Rosemary Potatoes Petto di Pollo con Noce di Cocco Coconut chicken breast topped with cranberry mango chutney with Roasted Rosemary Potatoes Children’s Menu Pasta: Spaghetti with meat sauce and/or meatball, Wagon wheels with Marinara, Fettuccine Alfredo Angel Hair Pasta with Butter Pizza: Kids Cheese or Pepperoni Dessert: Scoop of Spumoni or Vanilla ice cream Stop by Pasta al Dente and check out our weekly Specials Try our Dolce, Cappuccino or Espresso to complete your meal Dinner prices range from $11.75 to $23.95