Great food. It may seem a bit pricey, but the portion sizes are great, so you won't leave here hungry. The service and atmosphere were also fantastic! I got the carbonara and I'd highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maricely Burgos Díaz
We ordered 5 different plates and The only dish that was really good was the lobster ravioli, the rest were average. Even the wine was hot and old.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jackie H
We went back to Boston 5 years later and ate here and it was still great. Everything felt fresh and was perfectly seasoned. Would recommend to anyone traveling to Boston and it’s off the main strip so I liked that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia H
Great restaurant. Felt very authentic, portions are huge, and everything was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Camille Pronovost
Cheese tortellini with pesto sauce was divine!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brianna Bannister
Restaurant accepted delivery order and 30 minutes later, canceled minutes before the planned arrival. Extremely disappointing after waiting and having had a long day of travel. Unprofessional.
Travel Tater
Bring cash! Splitting a check was going to be a hassle for credit cards, but the food was phenomenal! Lobster ravioli was absolutely heavenly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frank Taylor
great staff, food, atmosphere. Authentic, not pretentious
Jeni Toporek
When traveling for work, it’s the small comforts that can make a city feel like home.
In Boston, my first stop is always Al Dente, a cozy Italian spot tucked away in the North End. I’ve been dining there since 2000, and was thrilled to see this family-owned gem survive the pandemic. Yesterday, I went back for dinner—and of course, ordered my usual.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Prorock
Got our party of 11 in and appreciate that. Server was amazing. Food was great except the veal cutlet. They were hammered too thin and tasted only like fry oil and breading. Will get the sautéed cut next time. Homemade fusilli was a nice choice and was not a spiral for those googling noodle shapes. Eggplant rollatini appetizer was great. Limoncello shots on the house for the win.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pumpkin Ravioli, Gnocchi Al Dente, Alfredo, Fresh Pasta
been going there for years went for a seventh time and the gentleman that is the host was rude and treated us like shit will never come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Tiago Rebelo
Al Dente absolutely delivered! The Chicken Parmesan was made to perfection. Tender chicken with a crisp, flavorful breading, topped with a deliciously rich red sauce and served over penne pasta that was cooked just right. The Fried Calamari was just as impressive. Perfect crunch, tossed with hot cherry peppers that added a bold, flavorful kick. Both dishes came in generous portions and were packed with flavor from start to finish. Highly recommended, and without a doubt, I’ll be ordering both every time I visit! A+++ Al Dente
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Custer
Read a few bad reviews so was a bit nervous. Owner greeted us at the door and was very welcoming. Service was decent, food was phenomenal. I had sausage cacciatore and loved every bite. Wife and sister in-law had chicken with vodka sauce which they both loved. My brother had chicken marsala which was also great. Overall, fantastic experience!l, highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Presz
Lobster ravioli was unbelievable. Tried the homemade meatballs as well. Thank you for a fantastic meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Ravioli, Gnocchi Al Dente
Barbara Bonito
Food was amazing. July 10, 2025 ate lunch there. Keep an eye on your check though. I paid with $100 bill and my debit card for the remaining balance. Waitress charged the entire amount to my debit card on top of the $30 tip I left her. Threw $100 away that day. My husband saw me put the bill in with my debit card so I know I’m not mistaken. Called the next day and was told manager would call me back. Never heard from them.
Great food. It may seem a bit pricey, but the portion sizes are great, so you won't leave here hungry. The service and atmosphere were also fantastic! I got the carbonara and I'd highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered 5 different plates and The only dish that was really good was the lobster ravioli, the rest were average. Even the wine was hot and old.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
We went back to Boston 5 years later and ate here and it was still great. Everything felt fresh and was perfectly seasoned. Would recommend to anyone traveling to Boston and it’s off the main strip so I liked that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great restaurant. Felt very authentic, portions are huge, and everything was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Cheese tortellini with pesto sauce was divine!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurant accepted delivery order and 30 minutes later, canceled minutes before the planned arrival. Extremely disappointing after waiting and having had a long day of travel. Unprofessional.
Bring cash! Splitting a check was going to be a hassle for credit cards, but the food was phenomenal! Lobster ravioli was absolutely heavenly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
great staff, food, atmosphere. Authentic, not pretentious
When traveling for work, it’s the small comforts that can make a city feel like home.
In Boston, my first stop is always Al Dente, a cozy Italian spot tucked away in the North End. I’ve been dining there since 2000, and was thrilled to see this family-owned gem survive the pandemic. Yesterday, I went back for dinner—and of course, ordered my usual.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got our party of 11 in and appreciate that. Server was amazing. Food was great except the veal cutlet. They were hammered too thin and tasted only like fry oil and breading. Will get the sautéed cut next time. Homemade fusilli was a nice choice and was not a spiral for those googling noodle shapes. Eggplant rollatini appetizer was great. Limoncello shots on the house for the win.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pumpkin Ravioli, Gnocchi Al Dente, Alfredo, Fresh Pasta
Restaurantji Recommends
been going there for years went for a seventh time and the gentleman that is the host was rude and treated us like shit will never come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Al Dente absolutely delivered! The Chicken Parmesan was made to perfection. Tender chicken with a crisp, flavorful breading, topped with a deliciously rich red sauce and served over penne pasta that was cooked just right. The Fried Calamari was just as impressive. Perfect crunch, tossed with hot cherry peppers that added a bold, flavorful kick. Both dishes came in generous portions and were packed with flavor from start to finish. Highly recommended, and without a doubt, I’ll be ordering both every time I visit! A+++ Al Dente
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Read a few bad reviews so was a bit nervous. Owner greeted us at the door and was very welcoming. Service was decent, food was phenomenal. I had sausage cacciatore and loved every bite. Wife and sister in-law had chicken with vodka sauce which they both loved. My brother had chicken marsala which was also great. Overall, fantastic experience!l, highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lobster ravioli was unbelievable.
Tried the homemade meatballs as well.
Thank you for a fantastic meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Ravioli, Gnocchi Al Dente
Food was amazing. July 10, 2025 ate lunch there. Keep an eye on your check though. I paid with $100 bill and my debit card for the remaining balance. Waitress charged the entire amount to my debit card on top of the $30 tip I left her. Threw $100 away that day. My husband saw me put the bill in with my debit card so I know I’m not mistaken. Called the next day and was told manager would call me back. Never heard from them.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Veal Parmigiana, Minestrone Soup
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