Al Dente Italian Restaurant & Banquet Hall, Pickering

Al Dente Restaurant - Pickering Description

Al Dente Italian Restaurant and Banquet Hall - Pickering is here to offer you mouth watering Italian cuisine and impeccable service, in a warm and friendly atmosphere for whatever event you may be planning. In Heart of the Pickering neighbourhood they can accommodate all your private function needs. If you are planning a small Wedding, Engagement, Christmas Party or Corporate Meeting, Al Dente is here to serve you. In addition to our main restaurant, there is two beautifully appointed banquet rooms to accommodate various sizes of events and set ups. With windows for natural lighting during the day and Crystal Chandeliers to set the mood for evening, and freshly renovated rooms are sure to please. The two rooms can be opened up into one large room to accommodate dinner dances for up to 90 people or formal dinners for up to 110 people. The Main Restaurant can also be booked for Private Events or ask about Chef's Corner, the perfect private spot for groups with a maximum of 12 people. For meetings, there are screens on a complimentary basis as well as flipcharts, whiteboards, overheads and microphones for minimal rental charges. Al Dente would love to help you plan your next event, be it social or corporate so please call or email today.

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Al Dente Restaurant - Pickering Menus

Lunch and Dinner Menu Private Functions

Lunch and Dinenr Menu

Appetizers

Bruschetta $5.95

Garlic Bread Topped with Fresh Tomatoes, Pesto

And Olive Oil, Baked with Mozzarella Cheese

Caesar Salad $6.95

Romaine Lettuce Lightly Tossed with Grano Pandano

Cheese and Al Dente‘s Original Dressing, Garnished with

A Garlic Crouton and Lemon Wedge

Garden Salad $6.95

Mesculin Mixed Greens tossed in a Mediterranean Balsamic Dressing

Served with Fresh Tomato, Cucumbers and Julienne Carrots

Cozze Alla Marinara $8.95

Steamed P.E.I. Mussels with a White Wine Garlic

Tomato Sauce

Caprese Salad $8.95

Fresh Bocconcini Cheese and Vine Ripe Tomatoes,

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pesto, and Sundried Tomatoes

Drizzled with a Balsamic Reduction

Crispy Calamari $9.95

Crispy Calamari Served with Lemon Garlic Aioli Sauce

Grilled Calamari $10.95

Served in a Lemon Sauce with Capers, Extra Virgin Olive Oil,

Fresh Diced Tomato and Black Olives

 

Pasta

Penne Gorgonzola $17.95

Penne Pasta Tossed with Prosciutto, Portobello Mushrooms

Asparagus and Diced Tomatoes in Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

Cappellini Con Pollo $17.95

Cappellini Pasta Tossed with Strips of Chicken and Roasted

Peppers, in a Pesto Rose Sauce. Garnished with Toasted Pinenuts

Linguine Alla Marinara $21.95

Linguini Pasta with Black Tiger Shrimp, Calamari and Mussels

Tossed in White Wine Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce

Fettuccine $22.95

Fettuccine Pasta with Shrimps, Scallops and Spinach

In a Lobster Brandy Cream Sauce

Rustic Corner

Manicotti $16.95

Al Dente made Pasta Stuffed with Spinach and

Ricotta, Baked in Tomato Sauce with Mozzarella

Lasagna $16.95

Baked Al Dente Lasagna Layered with Fresh Pasta,

Bolognese Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese, Sprinkled

With Parmesan Cheese

Meat Cannelloni $16.95

Pasta Stuffed with Ground Veal and Baked with

Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese

Penne Arrabiatta $17.95

Penne in a Spicy Tomato Sauce, with Asiago

Sausage and Grana Padano Cheese

Veal Parmigiana $18.50

Veal Striploin Lightly Breaded and Baked with

Tomato Sauce and Topped in Mozzarella Cheese

Served with Pasta in Tomato Basil Sauce

Chicken Parmigiana $18.95

Chicken Breast Cutlet Lightly Breaded and Baked with

Tomato Sauce, Topped with Prosciutto and Brick Cheese

Served with Potato and Vegetables

Main Courses

Chicken $21.95

Pan Seared chicken breast topped in a Pommery mustard sauce with artichoke hearts & Portobello mushrooms. Served with Potatoes & Medley of Vegetables

Lamb Ossobuco $22.95

Braised Australian Lamb Shank served in a Red Wine Sauce with

Root Vegetables and Parmesan Risotto

Veal Marsala $22.95

Veal Scaloppini Sautéed in a Marsala Cream

Sauce with Woodland and Porcini Mushrooms Garnished with Potato Frites

Served with Potatoes & Vegetables

Salmon $22.95

Fresh Broiled Atlantic salmon Served with a pesto angel hair pasta

& a medley of vegetables in Lobster Brandy Cream Sauce

Garnished with Leek Frites

New York Striploin $28.95

A Grilled 12oz. Angus AAA Steak with a Brandy Peppercorn Sauce

Served with Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables

Add Two Tiger Shrimp to any of the above main courses for $7.95 extra

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Private Functions

Private Reception Menu CRUDITE TRAY An assortment of raw vegetables and dip MINI TEA SANDWICHES PLATTER Tuna, Egg, Roast Beef, Ham, Turkey, and Salmon (Select four kinds) On an Assortment of Freshly Baked Breads (based on 6 pieces per person or 1 and 1/2 Full Sandwiches FRESH FRUIT PLATTER MINI PASTRIES AND SQUARES (Based on 1 and 1/2 pieces per person) FRESH BREWED COFFEE AND TEA SELECTION $19.95 Per Person Above prices do not include Federal and Provincial Sales Taxes or the 15% Gratuities

Bronze Dinner Menu BRUSCHETTA   HOUSE SALAD California Mixed Greens in a Balsamic Dressing, Served with Fresh Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Julienne of Carrots Or CAESAR SALAD Romaine Lettuce Tossed with Grana Padano Cheese, Al Dente Caesar Dressing, Garnished with Garlic Crouton CHICKEN BREAST MARSALA Grilled Chicken Breast Served with a Marsala Mushroom Sauce Or VEAL PARMIGIANA Veal Striploin Lightly Breaded and Baked in Tomato Sauce, Topped with Mozzarella Cheese Or PENNE IN TOMATO BASIL SAUCE TARTUFO FRESH BREWED COFFEE AND TEA SELECTION $29.95 per person Above prices do not include Federal and Provincial Sales Taxes or the 15% Gratuities Prices subject to change.

Silver Menu BRUSCHETTA   HOUSE SALAD California Mixed Greens in a Balsamic Dressing, Served with Fresh Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Julienne of Carrots Or CAESAR SALAD Romaine Lettuce Tossed with Grana Padano Cheese, Al Dente Caesar Dressing, Garnished with Garlic Crouton   VEAL SCALLOPPINI MARSALA Veal Scaloppini Sautéed with Mushroom and Served in a Marsala Cream Sauce Or ROSEMARY CHICKEN Grilled Chicken Breast Served in a Red Wine Rosemary Sauce Or SALMON FILET Baked Atlantic Salmon Filet in a Lobster Brandy Cream Sauce Or FETTUCCINE PRIMAVERA   WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MOUSSE   FRESH BREWED COFFEE AND TEA SELECTION $33.95 per person Above prices do not include Federal and Provincial Sales Taxes or the 15% Gratuities Prices subject to change.

Gold Menu BRUSCHETTA   MEDLEY OF ORGANIC GREENS Topped with Bocconcini and Tomato Slices With Balsamic and Pesto Drizzle Or GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM Stuffed with Grilled Vegetables and Goat Cheese Garnished with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis   STRIPLOIN STEAK A Grilled Striploin Served in a Brandy Peppercorn Sauce with a Touch of Cream and Fresh Herbs Or PAN SEARED CHICKEN BREAST WITH RICOTTA CHEESE AND SPINACH Served withFlamed Frangelico and Served in Lingonberry Cream Sauce with Toasted Almonds Or SALMON FILET Baked Atlantic Salmon Filet in a Lobster Brandy Cream Sauce Or MANICOTTI FIORENTINA Pasta Stuffed with Ricotta Cheese and Spinach, Baked in a Tomato Sauce and Topped with Mozzarella Cheese   CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CAKE   FRESH BREWED COFFEE AND TEA SELECTION $39.95 per person Above prices do not include Federal and Provincial Sales Taxes or the 15% Gratuities Prices subject to change.

"Amuse Bouche” Platinum Selection A BRUSCHETTA   MESCULIN MIX TOSSED IN BALSAMIC DRESSING Garnished with Figs Stuffed with Gorgonzola, Crisp Pancetta and Spicy Candied Pecans   LEMON SORBET   FILET OF BEEF Grilled 8oz. Tenderloin in a Balsamic Wine Reduction Topped with Black Tiger Shrimps in Citrus Butter Sauce Served with Croquette Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetable Medley   GRAND MARINER CRÈME BRULE   FRESH BREWED COFFEE AND TEA SELECTION $49.00 per person Above prices do not include Federal and Provincial Sales Taxes or the 15% Gratuities Prices subject to change.

Italian Menu ANTIPASTO   PENNE PASTA IN TOMATO SAUCE   COMBO PLATE WITH Chicken Marsala and Veal Parmesan with the Chef’s Selection of Potatoes and Vegetables   HOUSE SALAD   FRITTO MISTO   TARTUFO   FRESH BREWED COFFEE, ESPRESSO, AND TEA SELECTION $41.95 per person Above prices do not include Federal and Provincial Sales Taxes or the 15% Gratuities Prices subject to change.

"Amuse Bouche” Diamond Selection B BRUSCHETTA   BABY SPINACH TOSSED IN RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE Topped with Smoked Duck and Mandarin Orange Segments, Drizzled with Canadian Maple Dijon Dressing   LEMON SORBET   VEAL TENDERLOIN Medallions of Veal Tenderloin Stuffed With Wild Mushrooms, and Stilton Cheese Served with Asparagus Risotto and Port Wine Natural Reduction   WHITE CHOCOLATE CRÈME BRULE   FRESH BREWED COFFEE AND TEA SELECTION $49.50 per person Above prices do not include Federal and Provincial Sales Taxes or the 15% Gratuities Prices subject to change.

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