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Al Dente, Washington, DC

Al Dente

4.3
4.3
1318 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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Al Dente

4.3
$30 and under
Italian
Tenleytown

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Child-friendly
Guests can enjoy fresh house-made pasta, fresh fish and meat offerings along with Italian desserts. Al Dente also showcases Neapolitan pizza from the restaurant’s centerpiece oven.



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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30
  • Phone number
    (202) 244-2223
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Catering is by request
  • Area
    Tenleytown
  • Parking details
    Free parking weeknights after 5:00PM and all day Saturday & Sunday. 50% OFF weekdays before 5:00PM with validation
  • Public transit
    Tenleytown/American University metro stop on the red line and the N2/N4/N6 bus lines.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,318 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Child-friendly

1,318 Reviews
  1. Ronna

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and service! Love the complimentary rolls warm and tasty!

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  2. Roxanne

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. We had Baked Eggplant (no bread crumbs so gluten free), Beet Salad (nice dressing and fresh), Prosciutto (really nice tasting) and Focaccia (crisp and tasty) for appetizer - they were all really good! Had Seafood pasta and meatballs for entree. Really fresh seafood, nice al dente pasta and good tomato sauce. Meatballs were tender, good flavor and great tomato sauce. Will return to enjoy this great food again soon!

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  3. Lucy

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always pleasent to dine there. Great food, reasonable price and good service.

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  4. Bill

    Washington DC

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deliciously dressed arugula salad & truly al dente fettuccini bolognese. Great service.

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  5. Joanne

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We used to love Al Dente when it was owned by Roberto Donna. It has seriously gone downhill. Food quality mediocre at best. Many longstanding dishes gone off the menu. Entrees already pre-prepared & overcooked. Sausage on pizza undercooked. This used to be in our regular rotation, but we will not be going back again

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  6. Ellie

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service were mediocre at best. I wouldn’t go back.

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  7. gene

    Washington DC

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 28 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We always enjoy it. It is our go-to place. Service is always attentive.

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  8. Janet

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My friend (later) said the place early on had bad reviews but we had a lovely lunch. It’s Restaurant Week, so we had a salad, a personal gourmet pizza and gelato for dessert. The server was competent and friendly. They also have good pastas but I hadn’t had a pizza in a long time. It was a late lunch (around one) and there were few other customers; it was quiet and relaxed. Plenty of parking; even though they validate we still had to pay. I’ll be back!

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  9. Casualdiner

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 14 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love Al Dente, which offers consistently good food for good value!

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  10. Cassiebdc

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 13 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    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 likes their fish dishes. We both like their pastas and caesar salad.

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FAQs

Al Dente does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Al Dente also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 244-2223.

Al Dente is rated 4.3 stars by 1318 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Al Dente restaurant

Al Dente

4.3
$30 and under
Italian
Tenleytown

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Al Dente

3201 New Mexico Ave. Suite E NW, Washington, DC 20016

Additional information

  • Area
    Tenleytown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking weeknights after 5:00PM and all day Saturday & Sunday. 50% OFF weekdays before 5:00PM with validation
  • Public transit
    Tenleytown/American University metro stop on the red line and the N2/N4/N6 bus lines.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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