This is not the first time I’ve been here, nor will it be my last. Every item on the menu has been exceptional to include the drink selection and specials. The only thing that would top that is the service! Servers are fantastic! Lesley was our server and she was very attentive and made great suggestions. Best Italian food I’ve had in Florida! Definitely worth the drive! Recommend the calabrese, the garlic shrimp and all the specials!
Locally owned and operated restaurant. The food was phenomenal from the Garlic shrimp to the mahi mahi special, calabrese pasta, beef medallions over risotto and fresh baked bread. I cannot overstate how wonderful the service was! Lesley has an amazing attitude and is a tremendous server!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Shrimp, Tiramisu
Gail Bril
We go about twice a month for Happy Hr/ Dinner and to hear Michael Hall sing and are always happy with our drinks and meals. We have tried alot of places and keep coming back. The music is a great add on when out with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Shrimp, Caprese Salad, Eggplant Parmigiana, Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Prosciutto, Chicken Marsala, Carbonara
Sarah Coccaro
My family and I went here to eat for the first time. There was 4 of us total. It started good and Zuppa soup I ordered to start was wonderful. (I wish they sold cup sizes however, as the bowl is too big to start with, but it's also not a listed appetizer so I understand why it's a bowl size). I ordered the filet, the others in the party ordered alfredo, chicken parmesan, and chicken marsala. Their meals were excellent. My filet when it came out looked fantastic and smelled wonderful. I had asked for a medium cook. I cut the first piece, it was well but I ate it and it was flavorful. I cut the second piece, it was well also. So my husband and another at the table said I should send it back, because we don't eat out often due to money and the food is on the pricier side, but we were okay with that. We just wanted what we paid for because of the costlier side. So we unfortunately sent the steak back. I never send back food especially not filets as I know they have to throw the food out. But I was embarrassed as I never do that especially not in a nice restaurant. The waitress was cordial the whole time, until I sent the steak back. I was baffled when she came back out with it cut in half and in front of the whole dining room said, "the chef wanted you to know that he cut it in half and it was medium in the middle." I apologized and said the two pieces I cut off were well but I'll eat it that's fine. She said, "no, he put another one down for you but wanted you to know that it was the way you wanted." I was so embarrassed that the chef even said bring it out and do that, and the fact the waitress did that as well. After about 30 minutes I got my refire...when they took my steak back they took the entire plate of food so I had nothing to eat while waiting for the steak refire. When it came out, it was so raw I had a hard time cutting into it because it was so raw...the others at the table saw how it was cooked and we all said oh wow...I ended up saying to just take it off the bill as I felt I was upsetting the crew over a steak.. otherwise it was a good atmosphere, great soup, great sangria. Their beer menu isn't up to date. It lists a bunch of bottles and when my husband asked for a corona the waitress said they don't have it. So he asked for another bottle beer and she said they don't have them. When my husband said it was on the menu she said the Bottled beer has been gone but nobody updates the menus...anyway, could have just been a fluke night for the steak and beer is all.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Robert T.
They are now taking short cuts on their portions. Terrible service too. Been a costumer since they opened so I know the difference
J
Update: We still love it!Loved it!Great food, great drinks, great service.
Thomas Johnson
Nive place for a cocktail. Actual Italian food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Antipasto
Victor Impellizzeri Quarto
The food was outstanding. Muscles in a slightly spicy red sauce were great. I had the chicken marsella that made your taste buds smile. Chicken parmasan and viel were excellent, too. Great atmosphere and busy. Staff is on que. This is a must to check out and a repeat restaurant. A+
First time I went here, i’m normally a fan of Enza’s but decided to branch out. This place was just as good !!! Great bartenders and drinks, quick service, friendly staff and good food. Any of the bad reviews i’d amount to St Johns ppl just being… St Johns ppl.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christina A.
We really enjoy Al Dente's food service and drinks! A fun busy happy hour place to meet your friends or meet a date for date night!
First time there, we sat at the bar. Staff was great, very friendly and attentive. The garlic oil with the bread was incredible. We had pasta and clams and pasta pomodoro. The clams and sauce were great but the pasta was over cooked. The pomodoro pasta was also overcooked, and it had marinara sauce on it rather than a true pomodoro, which is more of an olive oil, tomato, basil and garlic sauce. Going for pasta and having both our pasta dishes overcooked was very disappointing. May try again, but won't order the pasta again.
Bobby B.
Recently had a family dinner here and I think this place will be added to our list of favorites. Food was very good and portions were definitely bigger than expected :) Service was excellent!! The lady (I'll go back & get her name) was amazing! One of the best. We will be back for sure. They have good happy hour specials as well.
Nora Feliciano
If you want a delicious, hot, cook from scratch amazing Italian dinner come to Al Dente in St John. You will Never regret! Thank you all, will be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
christina1stallings
They allow dogs that are NOT service dogs in their dining room. That is a violation of the Health Code
Guillermo Gomez
Best food and service I've had in 20 years! Get the veal! Everything was cooked to perfection! Elegant and casual atmosphere. Ask to sit in Sabrina's section. She is extremely attentive and provides outstanding service!Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access for wheelchairs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Prosciutto
This is not the first time I’ve been here, nor will it be my last. Every item on the menu has been exceptional to include the drink selection and specials. The only thing that would top that is the service! Servers are fantastic! Lesley was our server and she was very attentive and made great suggestions. Best Italian food I’ve had in Florida! Definitely worth the drive! Recommend the calabrese, the garlic shrimp and all the specials!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Shrimp, Lobster Ravioli, Salad
Locally owned and operated restaurant. The food was phenomenal from the Garlic shrimp to the mahi mahi special, calabrese pasta, beef medallions over risotto and fresh baked bread. I cannot overstate how wonderful the service was! Lesley has an amazing attitude and is a tremendous server!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Shrimp, Tiramisu
We go about twice a month for Happy Hr/ Dinner and to hear Michael Hall sing and are always happy with our drinks and meals. We have tried alot of places and keep coming back. The music is a great add on when out with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Shrimp, Caprese Salad, Eggplant Parmigiana, Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Prosciutto, Chicken Marsala, Carbonara
My family and I went here to eat for the first time. There was 4 of us total. It started good and Zuppa soup I ordered to start was wonderful. (I wish they sold cup sizes however, as the bowl is too big to start with, but it's also not a listed appetizer so I understand why it's a bowl size). I ordered the filet, the others in the party ordered alfredo, chicken parmesan, and chicken marsala. Their meals were excellent. My filet when it came out looked fantastic and smelled wonderful. I had asked for a medium cook. I cut the first piece, it was well but I ate it and it was flavorful. I cut the second piece, it was well also. So my husband and another at the table said I should send it back, because we don't eat out often due to money and the food is on the pricier side, but we were okay with that. We just wanted what we paid for because of the costlier side. So we unfortunately sent the steak back. I never send back food especially not filets as I know they have to throw the food out. But I was embarrassed as I never do that especially not in a nice restaurant. The waitress was cordial the whole time, until I sent the steak back. I was baffled when she came back out with it cut in half and in front of the whole dining room said, "the chef wanted you to know that he cut it in half and it was medium in the middle." I apologized and said the two pieces I cut off were well but I'll eat it that's fine. She said, "no, he put another one down for you but wanted you to know that it was the way you wanted." I was so embarrassed that the chef even said bring it out and do that, and the fact the waitress did that as well. After about 30 minutes I got my refire...when they took my steak back they took the entire plate of food so I had nothing to eat while waiting for the steak refire. When it came out, it was so raw I had a hard time cutting into it because it was so raw...the others at the table saw how it was cooked and we all said oh wow...I ended up saying to just take it off the bill as I felt I was upsetting the crew over a steak.. otherwise it was a good atmosphere, great soup, great sangria. Their beer menu isn't up to date. It lists a bunch of bottles and when my husband asked for a corona the waitress said they don't have it. So he asked for another bottle beer and she said they don't have them. When my husband said it was on the menu she said the Bottled beer has been gone but nobody updates the menus...anyway, could have just been a fluke night for the steak and beer is all.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
They are now taking short cuts on their portions. Terrible service too. Been a costumer since they opened so I know the difference
Update: We still love it!Loved it!Great food, great drinks, great service.
Nive place for a cocktail. Actual Italian food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Antipasto
The food was outstanding. Muscles in a slightly spicy red sauce were great. I had the chicken marsella that made your taste buds smile. Chicken parmasan and viel were excellent, too. Great atmosphere and busy. Staff is on que. This is a must to check out and a repeat restaurant. A+
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Parmigiana, Calamari, Tiramisu, Chicken Marsala
First time I went here, i’m normally a fan of Enza’s but decided to branch out. This place was just as good !!! Great bartenders and drinks, quick service, friendly staff and good food. Any of the bad reviews i’d amount to St Johns ppl just being… St Johns ppl.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We really enjoy Al Dente's food service and drinks! A fun busy happy hour place to meet your friends or meet a date for date night!
Restaurantji Recommends
First time there, we sat at the bar. Staff was great, very friendly and attentive. The garlic oil with the bread was incredible. We had pasta and clams and pasta pomodoro. The clams and sauce were great but the pasta was over cooked. The pomodoro pasta was also overcooked, and it had marinara sauce on it rather than a true pomodoro, which is more of an olive oil, tomato, basil and garlic sauce. Going for pasta and having both our pasta dishes overcooked was very disappointing. May try again, but won't order the pasta again.
Recently had a family dinner here and I think this place will be added to our list of favorites. Food was very good and portions were definitely bigger than expected :) Service was excellent!! The lady (I'll go back & get her name) was amazing! One of the best. We will be back for sure. They have good happy hour specials as well.
If you want a delicious, hot, cook from scratch amazing Italian dinner come to Al Dente in St John. You will Never regret! Thank you all, will be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They allow dogs that are NOT service dogs in their dining room. That is a violation of the Health Code
Best food and service I've had in 20 years! Get the veal! Everything was cooked to perfection! Elegant and casual atmosphere. Ask to sit in Sabrina's section. She is extremely attentive and provides outstanding service!Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access for wheelchairs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Prosciutto