Al Dente in Chicago, IL

Soda

$1

Water Bottle

$1

Grilled Octopus

$12

Celery and olive salad, guajilo aioli, watercress and parsley.

Mushrooms

$10

Wild roasted mushrooms, grilled corn polenta, Parmesan cheese and sherry vinaigrette. Vegetarian.

Truffle Mac and Cheese

$11

Wisconsin white cheddar cheese, truffle butter and garlic crumbs. Vegetarian.

Grilled Calamari

$11

Fresh herb and guajillo marinated calamari steak, oyster mushrooms, fingerling potatoes and habanera aioli.

Queso Fundido

$10

Chihuhua cheese, housemade chorizo, onion and tortilla chips.

Soup of the Day

$8

Call restaurant for the soup of the day. Veggie.

Beet Salad

$9

Roasted red beets, watercress, almond, goat cheese, house buttermilk and ranch.

Arugula Salad

$11

Fresh burrata cheese, mango, red onion, cherry tomato and truffle vinaigrette. Veggie.

Roasted Bone Marrow

$11

Italian bread, balsamic onions, pickle red onions, cipollini onion and marmalade.

Warm Brussel Sprouts and Escarole Salad

$10

Pancetta, marcona almonds, poached organic egg, sherry vinaigrette and shaved manchego cheese.

Buttermut Squash Gnocchi

$11

Root vegetables, hazelnuts, brown butter sage sauce and fresh Parmesan cheese. Vegetarian.

Salmon

$22

Adoba crushed grilled Atlantic salmon, house made chorizo, broccoli rabe, lima bean, Oaxaca style adoba negro sauce.

Blackened Fresh Cod Fish

$22

Baby sweet peppers, cherry tomato, asparagus and lemon butter sauce.

Mar Y Tierra

$24

Maple roasted pork belly, lake superior white fish, brussel sprouts, rutabaga puree, red pepper, olive relish and leek oil.

Steak Tagliata

$27

12 oz. grass fed Angus hanger steak, fresh arugula, crushed new potato, rosemary, lemon and evoo.

Pork Chop

$23

Panzenella salad, Serrano, tomatilo and plum chutney and poblano sauce.

Lamb

$28

Lamb two ways grilled chop braised,lamb ragu, grilled broccoli rabe, mascarpone cheese grits , lamb sauce and shitake mushrooms.

Chipotle Marinated Duck Breast

$27

Parmesan saffron, risotto, duck, confit empanadas, cumin scented carrot puree.

Seafood Cataplana

$23

Lobster, mussels, calamari, salmon, shrimp, couscous, tomato and lobster broth.

Linguini Arrabiata

$17

Rock shrimp, tomato, basil, chili flakes, garlic chips and oregano.

Butternut Squash Gnocchi

$23

Root vegetables, hazelnuts, brown butter sage sauce and fresh Parmesan cheese. Vegetarian.

3 Cheese Ravioli

$17

Ricotta, Parmesan and Romano cheese ravioli, San marzano tomato sauce, garlic, onion, basil pesto and pecorino Romano. Veggie.

Orecchiette Al Cilantro Pesto

$17

Smoked chicken, broccoli, cherry tomato, garlic onion and Parmesan cheese.

Side of the Day

$7

Call restaurant for the side of the day. Vegetarian.

Hand Cut Fires

$5

Habanero aioli. Vegetarian.

Kid's Chicken Tenders and Mac

$9

Kid's Ravioli

$8

Ricotta, Parmesan and Romano cheese ravioli, San marzano, tomato sauce, pecorino Romano. Vegetarian.

Kid's Mac and Cheese

$8

Wisconsin white cheddar cheese. Vegetarian.

Kid's Pasta

$8

Butter sauce, pecorino and Romano. Vegetarian.

Chips and Guacamole.

$6

Housemade guacamole.

Chorizo Mac and Cheese

$6

Chorizo, Wisconsin white cheddar cheese and garlic crumbs.

Steak Nachos

$7

Tomato, jalapenos and cheese meat.

Jumbo Buffalo Wings

$7

Blue cheese and celery.

Fried Shrimp

$7

Tomato sauce.

Fries

$5

Habanero aioli.

Caesar Salad

$6

Croutons, Caesar dressing and Parmesan cheese dressing.

Arugula Salad

$6

Red onion, cherry tomato and lemon vinaigrette.

8 oz. Chorizueso Burger

$10

8 oz. kobe beef, chorizo, chihuahua cheese and guacamole on brioche pan. Includes side of fries.

8 oz. 12/21 Maya Burger

$10

8 oz. kobe beef, pork belly, mushroom, fried egg, and harbanero aioli on brioche pan. Includes side of fries.

8 oz. Veggie Burger

$10

Mushrooms, tomato lettuce, onion and goat cheese, includes side of fries.

8 oz. Turkey Panini

$10

Smoked turkey, tomato, lettuce, jalapeno, cheddar cheese, and avocado. Includes side of fries.

8 oz. Mexican Panini

$10

Chorizo, turkey, tomato and guacamole. Includes side of fries.

Torta Ahogada

$10

Chorizo, potato, cream, lettuce and tomato. Includes side of fries.

Crispy Flautas

$10

Chicken, cream, salsa and tomato. Includes side of fries.

Croque Madame

$10

Gruyere cheese, ham, and a fried egg on a Brioche bread. Comes with a side of fries.

Churros

$8

Shot of hot chocolate and strawberry ice cream.

Butternut Squash Brioche Bread Pudding

$8

Butterscotch, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream, popcorn, rice sticks and strawberries.

Brandy Brined Apple Fritters

$8

Apple sauce, cinnamon and vanilla ice cream.

Assorted Imported Cheese

$13

Gorgonzola dolce Italy, manchego (spain), p'tit basque (france).