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.
Al Dente reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.6Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value
Noise • Moderate
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District of Columbia
Neighbourhood gem
Review summary
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Al Dente is a neighborhood favorite known for its "consistently good food" and "authentic Napolitana pizza." The house-made pasta, particularly gnocchi and fettuccine, receive high praise, and the happy hour is "among the best in town." The outdoor patio offers a charming dining experience.
1,327 Reviews
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irabetsy VIP
Washington DC45 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
We ate outside and the noise from a table with a large group of women were noisy and as the evening continued they got louder. What would they have inside!😝The wait staff is extraordinary! I was so grateful for their service, always there when needed!
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Donald VIP
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 1
The lighting under the white ceiling is too bright. Acoustic ceiling tiles or some means of sound deadening is needed.
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howard VIP
Washington DC24 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
We had 9 people at dinner. The food & the service was excellent. Pizzas were cooked perfectly. The chicken parm was tender & tasty, & the lasagna was wonderful. A go to restaurant.
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Nicholas VIP
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great experience!
Food well priced and tasty, friendly quick service
We will be back
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Ronna
Washington DC16 reviews
4.0
Dined on 3 February 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Wonderful local Italian. Excellent service and quality food. Happy hour menu is excellent.
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Donald VIP
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 3
Excellent food and outstanding service. The 20% surcharge is criminal. Other places charge 2.5% or not at all.
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Sue VIP
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We had a great table for our group of 7. The service was excellent by two employees who were helpful and very pleasant. They took wonderful care of us, especially the toddler we had with us!
We all had pizzas and salads and they were delicious. Thank you Al Dente. You are our favorite spot when visiting our relatives in your neighborhood.
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Laurel
Washington DC27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food was outstanding. I introduced a friend to the restaurant and she loved it. i ordered something I have had before: the veal scallopine and she had the pasta with seafood and loved it. She will definitely return and I come back a lot and live in the neighborhood.
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Lawrence VIP
Washington DC22 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 January 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Went for "Happy Hour". Reasonably priced good house cabernet and rail margarita. Numerous salad, small plate, and large plate options. Very good food and excellent service.
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Joan VIP
Richmond30 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent service and food! Thank you.
My family thoroughly enjoyed it.
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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 4.7 stars by 1327 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
