Al Dente

The atmosphere is perfect for a night out with friends and family!. Ragú pasta is the best. @aldente_freshpasta's location on 5th Ave in Brooklyn is perfect. Looking forward to dining there again!

Rachael Jones

From the bread offered with olive oil and balsamic dip, to the fresh pasta with delicious homemade sauces, everything was absolutely perfect! My dining companion opted for a vibrant pesto (the pictures don't due justice to how bright and fresh it was), complimented by a few fresh tomatoes interspersed to provide a burst of sweet acidity. I chose the elk ragu, which was absolutely delicious. I'd travel back to Brooklyn just for this one dish! The pastas were both perfectly cooked. We finished with a melt in your mouth tiramisu. The service was perfect, attentive and friendly, without being fussy. Atmosphere was quaint and comfortable. Highly recommend, and I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!!

Trang N

Fantastic Italian spot in Park Slope. The pasta was fresh and perfectly cooked. The duck ragu and shrimp scampi were incredible. The tiramisu was the perfect sweet ending. Cozy atmosphere, great service, and amazing food, I can’t wait to come back!

Jules

My hubby and I were in the area and were in the mood for Italian and stumbled across Al Dente. From the moment we walked in, we knew we were in for a treat. The service was warm, and seamless throughout the evening. The ambiance was also great with nice music playing in the background. We started with the Búfala mozzarella, figs, and prosciutto, a perfectly balanced appetizer that hit all the right notes of creamy, salty, and sweet. I completely forgot to take a picture, it looked so yummy that we dove right in. For our mains, we enjoyed the Tonnarelli allá Carbonara and the Spaghetti Marinera. Both dishes were fresh, well-executed, and deeply satisfying. The carbonara was rich without being heavy, while the Spaghetti Marinera was light yet flavorful. And then we had the Tiramisú for dessert, hands down, the best I’ve ever had. Airy, flavorful, and beautifully layered, it was the perfect ending to a great meal. Would definitely recommend.

Annabelle Lilly

al dente was incredible - the food was genuinely delicious, and the service was really great. We really enjoyed our time there, will definitely be going back. Highly recommend for a delicious, intimate dinner!

cristina modreanu

Really good pasta, great service and decent prices! I really don’t get why this place is not always full of people. I gues they are too discreet and they care only about good food and not making noise. Too bad, because their pasta and wine is as good as in Tuscany!

Bianca Pisciotta

The stuffed gnocchi, shrimp scampi and fresh focaccia was unbelievable. One of the best restaurants in park slope! A must try.

Kim

My husband and I stopped in for dinner on a whim after noticing this had just opened, and we were so glad we did. The wine, food, and service were fantastic. The pasta alla carbonara was especially delicious. We’ll definitely be back!

Monica Cardozo

The dedication to every detail of this restaurant is spectacular, it's not just food. Everything is an unforgettable experience. The place is fantastic, it has an ideal atmosphere for a romantic dinner or a dinner with friends. I have tried spaguettie carbonara in many places but this one gets a 10/10. Omg And what about dessert? you should definitely go try it!! Boun appetito 👌

W. L.

Cozy restaurant, loved the ragu pasta! the scallops with quail egg were beautifully presented and also delicious! Going to be one of our go-to neighborhood restaurants.

Paula Paterniti

Wonderful Italian food expertly prepared. I’m Sicilian and this was wonderful.

Found this place on a whim on a Friday night at 10 pm after going to a bar right next door. So glad I came here with my friend because right off the bat I already had a good impression of the place because the server was incredibly nice and the decor and size of the place was so cozy! The food was even better, I got the Venetian paparadelle duck ragu and it was absolutely a-m-a-z-i-n-g. It was a good sized portion and so flavorful and creamy with their pasta actually being al dente. It's not often that I find paparadelle on the menu and I was so excited to see it. I'm definitely coming back here again if I'm in the area.

Such a cute and cozy Italian spot in Park Slope! The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and you can really taste how fresh and high-quality the ingredients are. The tiramisu was just as impressive. I’ll definitely come back to try more of their dishes.

Small, quaint, and truly top-tier. The freshness and quality surpassed expectations — everything was exceptional. The meat and cheese board was a 10/10, some of the highest quality we’ve had. A fantastic family-owned Italian spot and a real neighborhood gem.

My meal exceeded what I thought was possible at this price. The workers really welcomed us like valued family. The spices are delicious. Costs make sense and service is kind. This place handled every detail correctly. We're planning to try more dishes here shortly.

I met a friend here to catch up and had a beautiful time here. It’s intimate, and the wait staff was attentive without being overbearing. Food was wonderful. We sat inside and then had an after-dinner drink outside on the patio. Highly recommend!

Amazing place!! The service was great! Staff was so friendly and most of all, food was delicious. We had the bruschetta, carbonara and pesto pasta! All were amazing!

We went for the first time this week, the best meal out we've had in awhile. Nice intimate atmosphere and good service. Everything we ordered was delicious but the pappardelle duck ragu was exceptional. I hope it stays on the menu because I will be craving it all winter.

Really delicious dinner - fresh ingredients, solid wine by the glass selection, both traditional Italian sauces as well as updates to standard dishes, and very attentive service. They also have gluten free pasta on the menu.

Sherry T

Found this place on a whim on a Friday night at 10 pm after going to a bar right next door. So glad I came here with my friend because right off the bat I already had a good impression of the place because the server was incredibly nice and the decor and size of the place was so cozy! The food was even better, I got the Venetian paparadelle duck ragu and it was absolutely a-m-a-z-i-n-g. It was a good sized portion and so flavorful and creamy with their pasta actually being al dente. It's not often that I find paparadelle on the menu and I was so excited to see it. I'm definitely coming back here again if I'm in the area.

Lauren Paige K

Amazing place!! The service was great! Staff was so friendly and most of all, food was delicious. We had the bruschetta, carbonara and pesto pasta! All were amazing!

Karen Tobin

Small, quaint, and truly top-tier. The freshness and quality surpassed expectations — everything was exceptional. The meat and cheese board was a 10/10, some of the highest quality we’ve had. A fantastic family-owned Italian spot and a real neighborhood gem.

Taylor Miller

Such a cute and cozy Italian spot in Park Slope! The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and you can really taste how fresh and high-quality the ingredients are. The tiramisu was just as impressive. I’ll definitely come back to try more of their dishes.

kth

Really delicious dinner - fresh ingredients, solid wine by the glass selection, both traditional Italian sauces as well as updates to standard dishes, and very attentive service. They also have gluten free pasta on the menu.

Holly M.

I met a friend here to catch up and had a beautiful time here. It’s intimate, and the wait staff was attentive without being overbearing. Food was wonderful. We sat inside and then had an after-dinner drink outside on the patio. Highly recommend!

Michel Nee

My meal exceeded what I thought was possible at this price. The workers really welcomed us like valued family. The spices are delicious. Costs make sense and service is kind. This place handled every detail correctly. We're planning to try more dishes here shortly.

Libby M. Breen

We went for the first time this week, the best meal out we've had in awhile. Nice intimate atmosphere and good service. Everything we ordered was delicious but the pappardelle duck ragu was exceptional. I hope it stays on the menu because I will be craving it all winter.

Anna Kornilakis

Been here twice and it is SO delicious. We had the salad tonight which has hazelnuts and figs and is so tasty. We had the pesto pasta and cacio Pepe both incredible. The tiramisu was also outstanding !

The place is small, has a nice ambiance, attentive service. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the sauces were fresh and good. The meatball appetizer was great, juicy, tender meatballs, nice crust on the focaccia. The bruschetta was not bruschetta, it was served on very soft bread and overloaded with tomatoes.

Yelena Conaway

The place is small, has a nice ambiance, attentive service. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the sauces were fresh and good. The meatball appetizer was great, juicy, tender meatballs, nice crust on the focaccia. The bruschetta was not bruschetta, it was served on very soft bread and overloaded with tomatoes.