AL DENTE South Kensington
Italian restaurant · West Brompton ·

AL DENTE South Kensington

Italian restaurant · West Brompton ·

Fresh handmade pasta under £15, friendly service, cozy vibe

AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by Pattie Tobin
AL DENTE South Kensington by Pattie Tobin
AL DENTE South Kensington by Pattie Tobin
AL DENTE South Kensington by Pattie Tobin
AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by null
AL DENTE South Kensington by null

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65 Old Brompton Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 3JS, United Kingdom Get directions

£20–30

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Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Dinner reservations recommended

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65 Old Brompton Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 3JS, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 20 7584 8224
pastificioaldente.com
@pastificioaldente
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@al_dente_pasta

£20–30 · Menu

Features

•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Dinner reservations recommended
•Cozy
•Trendy
•Good for groups

Last updated

Nov 17, 2025

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"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

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"With fresh pasta for under £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 gnocchi for a speedy, good-value lunch if you’re in the area.  " - rianne shlebak, jake missing, sinead cranna

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"Al Dente in South Kensington is a great all-rounder. The Italian restaurant is the equally perfect backdrop for a casual first date as it is for a last-minute catch-up with your favourite people in the intimate corner seats with a view into the kitchen. The menu is filled with excellently executed classics like cacio e pepe and pumpkin ravioli so soft and delicately spiced that you’ll inhale it within five minutes. The pocket-friendly prices mean you could pop in for a speedy, good-value lunch if you’re in the area.  " - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna

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Al Dente  - Review - Kensington - London - The Infatuation

"With fresh pasta for under £15, moody interiors, and intimate corner seats with a view into the kitchen, Al Dente in South Kensington is a great all-rounder. The Italian restaurant is the equally perfect backdrop for a casual first date as it is for a last-minute catch-up with your favourite people. The servers are friendly, the menu is filled with handmade pastas that make classics like cacio e pepe that extra bit more exciting, and the prices mean you could pop in for a bowl of gnocchi for a speedy, good-value lunch if you’re in the area. photo credit: Pattie Tobin" - Rianne Shlebak

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Harrison M.

Google
Excellent food and service. Each time I come feels special. Nico and Nana are both fantastic. I was one of the first seatings for dinner and they kindly invited me back into the kitchen to see the handmade pasta being made - so awesome! Food is delicious and has become my favorite spot for Italian in South Ken.

Leong L.

Google
The food, see photos, are delicious. The calamari was fresh but it would have been better without the fried vegetable. The linguni seafood was perfect with the pasta done just right and fresh mussels and clams. The Arancini was tasty without overload of flour. The Lasagna had a thin layer of pasta withots of cheese and meat. To conclude, the restuarant lives it to our expectation.

Aditi H

Google
Such a fantastic little spot in South Kensington! Went to Al Dente last night with a friend and absolutely loved everything about it from the food to the vibe and the lovely staff. The place has such a warm, welcoming energy cozy, authentic, and full of character. I had the clam pasta, which was beautifully cooked and packed with flavor fresh, light, and just perfect. Also the prettiest dessert .The drinks were great too, and the service was so friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Honestly, a total gem for pasta lovers. Can’t wait to come back and try more dishes from the menu. Highly recommend if you’re in the area and looking for a proper Italian experience!

david W.

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What a gem! Fantastic service, amazing fresh pasta and seafood. We ordered the linguine and clams special, the seafood linguine, the cacio e Pepe and the green feta salad. Everything was wonderful and reasonably priced. A must visit if staying in the South Kensington area

Majed

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I had lunch at AL DENTE South Kensington, and it was a truly wonderful experience. The food was very delicious, with authentic Italian flavors clearly present in every dish. I ordered the following items: • Linguine Red Prawns • Penne Arrabbiata • Tiramisu • Bread Basket I would like to sincerely thank the waitress Shweta for her excellent service, clear explanation of the menu, and her kind assistance in helping me choose halal options. Her warm smile and professional attitude made me feel very welcome and added a special touch to the whole experience. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant for anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine and outstanding service.

Sofie G.

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Wonderful food in a lovely restaurant! I’m especially impressed with the pasta v sauce ratio - it was beautiful. My delicious pumpkin gnocchi was swimming in gorgonzola sauce and topped with fried sage. At the end of the meal my plate was presenting an artistic pattern in my attempt to scrape up every last drop. My parents also got the rare opportunity to actually enjoy gluten free pasta (that doesn’t stick together nor turn into mush). Thank you so much for this tasty evening, we really loved it!

Jonathan W.

Google
Beautiful authentic Italian restaurant, great food cooked brilliantly. Fresh homemade pasta made on the premises, fresh produce, perfect combination. Great service and reservations suggested too as they get busy.

Jana Š.

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Had such a great meal at AL DENTE in South Kensington! The baked eggplant parmigiana was amazing – rich, cheesy, and full of flavour. Their salads were super fresh and colourful, and I also tried their pasta, which was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. The staff were super lovely and made the whole experience even better. Cozy spot, friendly vibe, and food that tastes homemade in the best way. I’ll definitely be coming back! @gingerbeli approved 👌 by @jana.feliz 😊🌺