RESTAURANT MENU

SOUPS
Served with bread

Minestrone   $5.95
Garden fresh vegetables in vegetarian stock

Lentil (puree)   $5.95
No animal fat, no dairy products

Chicken Barley   $5.95
Chicken breast, barley, garbanzo beans

Large (32 oz.)   $8.95
To go only

SALADS
Served with garlic bread upon request

Aldente Salad   Small $5.95   Large $8.95
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mushrooms, steamed green beans, shredded carrots, red cabbage, black olives and pepperoncini with house Italian dressing
Add flame broiled chicken breast or tuna salad Small $1.50 Large $3.00

Caesar Salad   Small $5.95   Large $8.95
Romaine lettuce, croutons and Romano cheese in our homemade Caesar dressing
Add flame broiled chicken breast   Small $1.50   Large $3.00
Add broiled salmon   Small $2.50   Large $3.50

CHOPPED SALADS

Classic   $7.95
Romaine & iceberg lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, garnished with shredded carrots, red cabbage, pepperoncini and black olives

Chicken (our famous)   $8.95
With flame broiled chicken breast

Greek   $8.95
With feta cheese and calamata olives

Summer   $8.95
Topped with a mix of garbanzo beans, green peas, corn and pinto beans

Tuna   $8.95
With white albacore tuna salad

Antipasto   $8.95
With a generous portion of Genova salami, ham, mozzarella cheese and calamata olives

Salmon   $10.95
Topped with a delicious portion of flame broiled salmon

B.B.Q. Chicken   $8.95

SANDWICHES
Served on French roll
with green salad or potato chips or pasta marinara

HOT SUBS

The Squishy   $7.95
Genova salami, fresh tomato, mozzarella and marinara

Pesto chicken   $8.95
With provolone

Tuna Melt   $8.95

Chicken Breast   $8.95
Flame broiled

Chicken Parmigiana   $8.95

B.B.Q. Chicken   $8.95
With onion, parsley and our delicious B.B.Q. sauce

Eggplant Parmigiana   $8.95

Meatball   $8.95
Three meatballs with mozzarella cheese

Sausage   $8.95
With onion, cheese and marinara sauce

Grilled Salmon   $9.95
With red onion, lettuce and tomatoes

Philly Cheese Steak   $8.95
With sautéed onions, tomatoes and mushrooms

COLD SANDWICHES
Whole wheat, sourdough or rye available upon request

The Aldente   $8.45
Genova salami, ham and mozzarella

Turkey Breast   $8.45
With provolone

Chicken Salad   $8.45
Chicken breast, walnuts and lite mayonnaise

Tuna Salad   $8.45
White Albacore mixed with celery and lite mayonnaise

Vegetarian   $8.45
Grilled eggplant, lettuce, roasted red peppers, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella cheese

All cold sandwiches served with lettuce, tomatoes, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise.  Onions upon request.

PASTAS
Spaghetti . Fettuccine . Penne . Capellini

Pasta Marinara   $7.95
Add meat sauce or meatballs (3) or sausage   $3.00

Pasta Aglio e Olio   $8.95
Olive oil, garlic and parmesan cheese

Capellini Pomodoro   $9.95
Sautéed fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil and garlic

Pasta Primavera   $10.95
Sautéed zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes, basil and garlic

Fetuccini Alfredo   $9.95
Add broccoli   $1.50
Add flame broiled chicken breast   $3.00

Pasta Bolognese   $11.95
Meat sauce with sautéed mushrooms

Pasta Pesto   $10.95
Puréed basil, spinach, pine nuts, garlic and olive oil
Add flame broiled chicken breast   $3.00

Capellini Shrimp   $12.95
Sautéed bay shrimp, fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil
Add mushrooms   $1.50

Penné Arrabiata (spicy)   $9.95
Sautéed fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil and peppers
Add flame broiled chicken breast   $3.00
Add shrimp   $3.75

Broiled Salmon over Fettuccine Pomodoro   $12.95

Ravioli   $9.95
Stuffed with ricotta cheese topped with marinara sauce
Add meat sauce   $3.00

Vegetarian or Beef Lasagna   $9.95

Eggplant Parmigiana   $11.95

Chicken Parmigiana   $11.95
Served with a side of pasta pomodoro

Side green salad   $2.95
Caesar salad   $3.50
Garlic bread (2)   $2.00

PIZZAS
Pizza dough and sauce prepared daily in our kitchen

Small 10” . Large 14”

Vegetarian   Small $9.95   Large $16.95
Mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, black olives and Aldente’s classic marinara sauce

Pesto   Small $8.95   Large $16.95
Our special pesto sauce and mozzarella cheese

Margherita   Small $8.95   Large $16.95
Fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella cheese and Aldente’s classic marinara sauce

Chicken ala Romana   Small $9.95   Large $17.95
Flame broiled chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers and Aldente’s classic marinara sauce

Pepperoni & Mushrooms   Small $8.95   Large $16.95

Iron Man   Small $9.95   Large $18.95
Sautéed spinach, onion, feta, mozzarella cheese and Aldente’s classic marinara sauce

Classic Cheese   Small $7.95   Large $14.95
Aldente’s classic marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese

BUILD YOUR OWN

Vegetable Toppings   Small $1.00   Large $2.00 ea.
Tomatoes, onions, fresh mushrooms, garlic, peppers, black olives, fresh basil, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, roasted red pepper, eggplant

Meat Toppings   Small $1.50   Large $3.00 ea.
Chicken, anchovies, pepperoni, salami, ham, sausage, meatball, ground beef

ALDENTE SPECIALTIES

Chicken Skewers   $12.95
Grilled with bell peppers and onions and served with salad, grilled tomato, rice pilaf, hummus and pita

Linguini Scampi   $14.95
In a light garlic and butter sauce, served with soup or salad

Fettuccine Salmon   $14.95
With vodka pink sauce, served with soup or salad

Manicotti   $12.95
Filled with ricotta and spinach and topped with our delicious marinara sauce and mozzarella made from scratch in our kitchen

Chicken Picata*   $14.95
In a white wine and caper sauce served with soup or salad, steamed vegetables and pasta aglio e olio

Lamb Chops*   $21.95
Seasoned with Tuscan herbs and flame broiled to taste
Served with steamed vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes, served with your choice of soup or salad

Atlantic Salmon   $16.95
Fresh Atlantic salmon pan seared in a lemon and caper sauce, served with steamed vegetables, choice of soup or salad and rice pilaf

New York Steak*   $19.95
Cooked on our open grill to taste; can be butterflied
Served with steamed vegetables, your choice of soup or salad and garlic mashed potatoes

* Served after 5:00 pm

PANINI
Savory Italian bread sandwiches, grilled on both sides

Panini Caprese   $7.95
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil with a touch of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Godmother Panini   $7.95
Genova salami, provolone cheese, tomato and fresh basil

Pesto Chicken Panini   $8.45
Broiled chicken breast, provolone cheese, tomato, basil with pesto sauce

Chicken Pomodoro   $8.45
Broiled chicken breast, provolone cheese, tomato, basil with provolone cheese

Panini Americana   $7.95
Ham and Swiss cheese with fresh tomato

Egg Panini   $6.95
Two scrambled eggs, tomato and mozzarella cheese

Mediterranean Delight   $7.95
Sundried tomato, feta cheese, red onion, fresh basil and tomato

No Name Panini   $7.95
Fresh mozzarella with grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, fresh basil, and a touch of balsamic vinaigrette

Chicken Salad Panini   $7.95
Shredded chicken breast with walnuts tossed in light mayo

Turkey Pesto Panini   $7.95
Turkey breast, provolone cheese, tomato and pesto sauce

Add a side of chips, pasta or green salad   $1.00

BREAKFAST
Available until 11:00 am

Two Eggs any style   $3.95
Served with a slice of toast, butter and jelly

Three Egg Whites   $4.95
With side of fresh tomatoes

The Body Builder   $8.95
Five egg whites, broiled chicken breast, tomato, mushrooms and spinach

Breakfast Sandwich   $4.95
Bagel with two scrambled eggs, cheese and tomatoes

Bagel & Cream Cheese with Fresh Tomatoes   $2.95

Toast with Butter and Honey or Jelly (2 slices)   $1.75

BEVERAGES

Espresso   $1.60
Cappuccino   $3.00
Café Latte   $3.50
Cappuccino Mocha (hot)   $3.50
Blended Iced Mocha (best in Studio City)   $3.50

Iced Tea   $1.75
Fresh Lemonade   $1.75
Snapple   $1.75

Pelegrino Mineral Water (500 ml)   $2.25
Pelegrino (orange or lemon)   $1.50
Apple Juice   $1.50
Canned Soda (Coke, Pepsi, 7-Up, Dr. Pepper)   $1.25
Gatorade   $1.75

Bottled Water   Small $1.00   Large $1.50
Ginseng   $1.50
Red Bull   $2.50

Domestic Beer   $3.50
Imported Beer   $4.00
Wine (by the bottle)   Market price