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Al Vento Details
al Vento restaurant features southern Italian cuisine, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and dishes that are created from scratch. The complexity of the ever changing menu is only complemented by the experienced yet modest service staff. With the candle lit ambiance and hand made copper decor of the expansive, yet cozy dining room, al Vento is the ideal place for a romantic dinner for two or a large, flattering, upscale celebration. From the made from scratch bruschettas, pizzas and entrees to the tiramisu, al Vento takes you on a culinary journey for whatever the occasion.

 Website:
www.alventorestaurant.com

5001 34th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55417
612-724-3009

Hours of Operation

Sunday - Thursday
4:30 pm - 10 pm
Friday - Saturday
4:30 pm - 11 pm

Sunday Brunch: 10 am - 2 pm

Half Priced Wine Every Day 4:30-6:00pm!





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Sample Menu
MENU
Bruschetta
Roasted brussel sprouts and ricotta - $4.50
Roasted red pepper artichoke mozzarella and basil - $4.50
Sun dried tomato pesto and white bean - $4.50
Olive tapenade and goat cheese - $4.50
Sample of four - $5.75
Antipasti
Chef’s selection of cheeses and Italian meats - $9.25
Sicilian stuffed mushrooms - $7.25
with pine nuts and mother sauce
Smoked salmon crostini - $9.50
with mascarpone and berry compote
Tomato bread soup - $5.25
with parmesan and fresh basil
Truffled pecorino packets - $9.50
with swiss chard and brown butter
Insalate
Caesar - $7.50
with romaine hearts parmesan reggiano and crostini
Mista - $7.75
with fennel pomegranate and herb goat cheese
Duo roasted beets - $7.75
with frisee balsamic fennel and hazelnuts
Pizza
Neapolitan - $9.50
with basil tomato and fresh mozzarella
Fennel sausage - $10.50
with roma tomato and herb goat cheese
Calabrese salami - $10.50
with tomato artichoke and fresh mozzarella
Red potato - $10.25
with spinach gorgonzola and red onion
Pasta
Spaghetti - $13.50
with mother sauce and house made meatballs
Bucatini alla amatriciana - $13.75
with pancetta tomato and chili flake
Risotto - $14.50
with wild boar ragu and rosemary
Ravioli - $13.25
with ricotta porcini parmesan and tomato sauce
Fettuccini alla vongole - $14.75
with manilla clams
Pappardelle - $13.50
with pork bolognese tomato and red wine
Entree
Porcini dusted pork tenderloin - $18.75
with juniper red wine demi
Baked wild Maine cod - $17.25
with agro dolce and spinach risotto
Grilled stuffed chicken - $16.50
with roasted potato and picatta sauce
Balsamic braised short ribs - $20.50
with gorgonzola potato
Dessert
Crème Brulee Trio - $6.00
chocolate vanilla bean and hazelnut
Tiramisu - $7.00
lady fingers layered with mascarpone cream brandy
amaretto and espresso crème anglaise
Chocolate Oblivion - $7.00
pastry crust with a sweet chocolate ganache center
diced strawberries and vanilla crème anglaise
Semi Fredo - $6.00
semi frozen pistachio custard with chocolate sauce and roasted pistachios
Olive Oil Cake - $7.00
extra virgin olive oil cake with lemon zest fresh berry puree and hazelnuts



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