AL DENTE Angel

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AL DENTE Angel

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Handcrafted pasta, fine wines, cosy interiors, friendly service

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4a Upper St, London N1 0PQ, United Kingdom Get directions

£10–20

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The 15 Best Restaurants In Kensington - London - The Infatuation

"With fresh pasta for around £15 and moody interiors that make an equally perfect backdrop for a casual first date as it would a last-minute catch-up with your favourite people, Al Dente in South Kensington is a great all-rounder. The servers are friendly, the Italian menu is filled with classics like cacio e pepe made to an excellent standard, and the prices mean you could pop in for a bowl of ravioli for a speedy, good-value lunch if you’re in the area." - rianne shlebak, jake missing, sinead cranna, heidi lauth beasley

https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/guides/where-to-eat-in-kensington

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The 20 Best Solo Dining Spots In London - London - The Infatuation

"A hop, skip, and a T-rex tail away from the Natural History Museum, Al Dente is a great little Italian restaurant we go to when we just want to hang out with our friends ‘cacio’ and ‘pepe’. It’s open from lunch until late and almost all of the pastas are under £15, which is impressive in a part of town—South Kensington—where dogs have their own manicurists. Get a seat at the bar, make eye contact with your handmade pasta, and have a chat with the friendly servers if you decide you do want human interaction after all." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna, rianne shlebak

https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/guides/best-london-restaurants-eating-alone

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The Definitive Guide To London's Best Cacio E Pepes - London - The Infatuation

"It’s time for an honest conversation. If this guide was called ‘Where To Sit And Eat Pasta For Hours’ then Al Dente wouldn’t have made the cut. But this is about cacio e pepe, and that’s something Al Dente does well. This little pasta bar and shop on Goodge Street isn’t the comfiest of places and some of the other pasta dishes can be a bit hit and miss, but for a quick bowl of reliably al dente tonnarelli you can’t go wrong. The sauce is thick—just the way we like it—and you can also grab some fresh pasta to cook at home." - heidi lauth beasley

https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/guides/where-to-eat-cacio-e-pepe-in-london

AL DENTE Angel

Emma B

Google

We came here for dinner and had a really enjoyable meal. We were greeted by a very friendly waiter and service felt welcoming throughout. The menu has a good range of options and everything was reasonably priced. I ordered the Paccheri alla Boscaiola and it was excellent, pasta cooked perfectly with a slight bite, and a really good ratio of meat and mushrooms to pasta. We also had the focaccia and bread basket, plus tenderstem broccoli with chilli, garlic and rosemary, and both sides were very good. For dessert we both had the tiramisu and I had an Italian hot chocolate, which was a highlight, thick and chocolatey without being sickly. Overall, great value for the quality and one of the nicest meals out I’ve had in quite a while. Would definitely recommend.

Jay P.

Google

Great Italian restaurant with a cosy interior and great food. Simple menu with classic options. Ordered the gnocchi and Paccheri Salsiccia E 'Nduja pasta dishes. Both were excellent and fresh. We also ordered a bottle of red; our server was kind enough to let us sample through some options before choosing. Amanda was very welcoming and attentive from start to finish. Would definitely reccomend.

Faran

Google

The food was truly delicious, full of authentic flavour, and the portion sizes were just right. The staff were not only helpful but also welcoming. The atmosphere is cosy but, the only drawback is that the tables are quite small, which can make it difficult to order multiple dishes or drinks at the same time ,especially if you enjoy sharing plates. Still, the quality of the food, the service makes it a nice spot, and I’d happily return.

Mia M.

Google

Super delicious authentic fresh pasta. Lovely friendly staff who really made us feel welcome. Arancini was a hit. The Italian sausage pasta was my favourite out of all the ones we tried but honestly all were so good. The tiramisu was homemade and super fresh! If you want to bring a dog they can usually accommodate but you need to book ahead :)

Sheila M.

Google

My first visit to Al Dente today for a birthday lunch. Loved the ambience. Very cosy restaurant . Authentic freshly made pasta and sauces were delicious. I had the carbonara and my sister the ragu. Both were delicious, as was the tiramisu for dessert. Will definitely be back.

BizzyLizzy

Google

La Tua Casa... Translated to 'Your Home'... What a wonderful dining experience. Delicious food, quiet and peaceful ambience. Attentive and experienced staff... Highly recommend. Ask William, who chatted with us and was so personable, for anything and he is at your service. Experience is everything. Please go along...for any occasion... The photos don't do the food justice... Enjoy, Liz

Alan S.

Google

Perfect pasta, tiramisu and more Stepping in here felt right from the outset as we were warmly greeted and seated by our host, William The recommendations he provided and hospitality were excellent As was the quality of the food itself Deeply flavoursome, incredibly moreish and perfectly satisfying We left with full bellies, enriched by conversation and very much enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere If you love carbs and authentically flavoured Italian food You have to visit

Luisa

Google

I went for valentine’s night last year and it was a great time, the place is small and cozy, the food is nice and the prices are affordable! Little options in the menu. We had to wait at the beginning even when we had the reservation however we knew it was a busy day.