A selection of hand-made traditional Italian artisan pasta, sauces and desserts by Andrea & Davide.
Al Dente Menu - Delivering Friday 24th November
Al Dente Menu - Delivering Friday 24th November
Weekly Specials
The perfect combination of Al Dente classic dishes for you to enjoy with family and friends - at a discount of $75! Can comfortably serve 10 people if wanting something special when entertaining, or multiple family meals. It is designed to also throw in the fridge/freezer and enjoy as you please!
Savoury pastry in the shape of a fluffy half moon, stuffed with mozzarella, pomodoro and fresh basil. Crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy inside! We hand stretch sheets of fresh dough, and prepare them for you to fry or oven bake at home. Oozy, crunchy, delicious!
A fresh take on a classic Italian cocktail, we're using Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin, infused with fresh strawberries, and pairing it with Cocchi Americano Rosa Aperitivo and Campari (of course). A little bitter, a little sweet, and a whole lot of refreshing. Perfect as an Aperitivo before a meal, perfect as a digestivo after a meal, and even perfect for a mid-afternoon drink in the sunshine. Serve it chilled, over ice in a short glass and let the good times roll. Drink responsibly and drink well.
Our Crab Croquettes are a fun & sophisticated snack featuring Fraser Island Spanner Crab & plenty of herbs, coated in pangrattato and ready for you to bake and enjoy!
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It would be rude not to! Our menu includes a traditional lasagne with beef and pork ragu (the pork makes it so sweet and soft), and a silky bechamel. Lasagne is such a family favourite - our version is classic with extra layers of love.
Cacio e Pepe will remain a staple in our home, and in yours. A simple pecorino and pepper fonduta is folded into golden semolina pasta to create a signature dish that we're sure you're going to love. NOTE: Our Tortellini Cacio e Pepe doesn't come with a sauce included, but we recommend you purchase our Burnt Butter & Sage as an accompaniment!
This is a traditional bolognese made with beef for body and flavour and pork for sweet softness. It's slow-cooked to meld the flavours properly just like nonna would do.
Simple is best when it comes to Italian food and it doesn’t come simpler or better than our rich napoli, with the natural sweetness of tomatoes, onions and a touch of garlic and basil. It’s great with any of our pastas.
Spaghetti is the quintessential Italian pasta. It is long – like a string (hence the name, as spago means string) – round in cross-section and made from durum wheat semolina, but Al Dente Spaghetti is the best Spaghetti!
We're happily obsessed with making soft gnocchi that taste like potato not flour. These heavenly pillows don’t need a complex sauce - a little tomato, a drizzle of oil, a grating of cheese and dinner is done. Another option is a burnt butter, garlic and sage sauce. Of course, they are lovely with our lamb ragu too! You can serve the gnocchi simply boiled or lightly pan fry once cooked. FRESHLY FROZEN
This long, flat egg pasta is all about something simple and classic done as well as we know how. Serve our tagliatelle with our ragu, or a simple napoli.
Thicker and richer than tagliatelle, pappardelle is a thick ribbon pasta with a nice bite. It goes brilliantly with wintry ragu - think mushroom, lamb or rabbit.
Soft-centred Chocolate pudding: This delicious and impressive soft-centred pudding is an exciting collaboration between Andrea and you, the cook at home. It will be delivered part-cooked ready for you to finish in your own oven. Follow the instructions to create this molten marvel and feel like a skilled pastry chef in your home kitchen. It's amazing as is but you can also serve it with strawberries, cream or ice cream. A SMALL SERVE IS INTENDED AS 1 INDIVIDUAL PUDDING, A LARGE SERVE IS INTENDED AS 4 INDIVIDUAL PUDDINGS
Aged for a minimum of 9 months, the origin of Grana Padano dates back to the Cistercian monks of the Chiaravalle Abbey. From the polders of northern Italy, the cheese is produced with milk from free-range cows that are let to graze on fresh forage and silage. Full-bodied, this hard cheese delivers a savoury and nutty touch with a dense and somewhat flaky texture. Creamy, mild and with a lingering aftertaste, it can be enjoyed on its own or as an accoutrement to your dish. A heritage unmatched by most cheeses, Grana Padano is in a class of its own, unique in nuances of both taste and texture.
Italians know that simple often means best - this burnt butter and sage sauce is the perfect herby, toasty dressing for filled pasta. You can also let it melt over grilled meats or potatoes for a luxe finish.
Our Chilli oil is simple and very effective. Great to add an extra kick to any tomato based pasta sauce, or to drizzle a little over a good woodfired pizza. We've been loving it on our bacon & eggs in the morning, too!
Our Chilli oil is simple and very effective. Great to add an extra kick to any tomato based pasta sauce, or to drizzle a little over a good woodfired pizza. We've been loving it on our bacon & eggs in the morning, too!
Frattali Olive Oil is 100% cold pressed Extra Virgin Oil grown and produced on their estate just 3km from Yea in NSW. The Frattali family has been producing olive oil in Italy for generations. Today, the traditions are being carried on here in Australia. Each year, their olives are processed on site within 24 hours of harvesting to preserve the natural flavour of the fruit and to ensure the quality of the product.