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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 2678 reviews

What BonnieP doesn't like about Al Dente:
I dined at this restaurant a few years ago and the food was excellent. However, I was disappointed with the food during my recent visit. The quality has declined. View all feedback. What Traveler R likes about Al Dente:
Truly a neighborhood gem. House-made pasta is superb, especially the gnocchi fettuccine. Happy Hour among the best in town, if not the very best — 4-7 with regular food items generously discounted with the same quality as regular hours. Servers top-notch, with Dennis setting the pace. Lovely terrace dining. View all feedback.

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3.2 ★ from 28 reviews
Marcelino
24.04.2023 - 23:45

Service was fantastic. Appetizers were pretty good meatballs had a good sauce, but were a little dry; zucchini flowers were tender, but under seasoned; Aubergin...

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Horea
24.04.2023 - 23:45

I am an Italian food lover! Wanted to try a real home made Italian food ... Very disappointing experience, not sure how long this place will survive open, was e...

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Margaretta
24.04.2023 - 23:45

The food was average and poor. Unfortunately, the night we went was understated. It took 30 minutes to get some bread after asking (which is complementary). The...

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Verla
24.04.2023 - 23:45

Very professional, attending, and DELICIOUS. Great place for fine dinning. They really tried to make an effort in offering fine dining experiences to their take...

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Anne
24.04.2023 - 23:45

Al dente was a great experience from beginning to end! The ambience there is beautiful! Nice and romantic so great for a date night! I could park with ease. Foo...

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Al Dente boasts a lively atmosphere, marked by exceptional service and a celebrated happy hour that draws a young crowd. While house-made pastas like gnocchi and fettuccine receive praise, other dishes, including the ribeye and certain appetizers, have left some diners disappointed due to execution issues. Desserts, particularly the Bugie, are notably lackluster. The ambiance is casual yet chic, ideal for families. Although the food can be hit or miss—some found it overly salty or underseasoned—many agree that Al Dente’s strengths lie in its convivial service and impressive focaccia, making it a worthwhile visit for pasta lovers.

Opentable
4.6 ★ from 1313 reviews
CasualDiner
12.08.2024 - 12:02

We always love Al Dente, which offers consistently good food for good value!

Cassiebdc
12.08.2024 - 12:02

The food here is consistently good no matter what you order. I particularly like their meatballs and their white pizza with sausage and mushrooms. My husband li...

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JamesR
12.08.2024 - 12:02

Perfectly good Italian restaurant (reliably good pizza, and plenty of more upscale options, too). From my POV, this is easily the best of the three dining optio...

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Opentable
12.08.2024 - 12:02

Very good! I recommend. The gratuity of 20% is not a option....

Opentable
12.08.2024 - 12:02

The food was good overall and had a reasonable price. However the inside of the restaurant had an off-putting chemical smell like chlorine or disinfectant, and...

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