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10/09/2026
Swipe to rebuild this month’s special: BABÀ CON CREMA PASTICCERA🍰✨
A classic Italian babà, soaked to perfection and filled with silky custard cream. 🤍
Sweet, soft and simply irresistible. 🇮🇹🍮
Pastificio Al Dente - The House of Fresh Pasta🍝
📍South Kensington
📍Fitzrovia
📍Monument
📍Canary Wharf (delivery only)
08/09/2026
September called. We answered with carbs. 🍝📞
New month, new specials, and one very good reason to get excited about being back in routine.
🧀 Mozzarella in Carrozza
Golden, crispy and filled with gooey melted mozzarella. Crispy, cheesy, irresistible.
🍖 Gnocchi al RAGÙ di agnello
Soft potato gnocchi, slow-cooked lamb ragù, fresh marjoram and a generous sprinkle of pecorino. Rich, comforting and full of flavour.
Available from today at Al Dente. 🇮🇹
Pastificio Al Dente - The House of Fresh Pasta🍝
📍South Kensington
📍Fitzrovia
📍Monument
📍Canary Wharf (delivery only)
02/09/2026
Italian lesson of the day: “Sei proprio una cozza”
=
1. you’re ugly🫵
2. you’re way too clingy🧲
Extra option: you’re an AL DENTE mussel🐚
(Tasty and delicious😋)
Pastificio Al Dente - The House of Fresh Pasta🍝
📍South Kensington
📍Fitzrovia
📍Monument
📍Canary Wharf (delivery only)
31/08/2026
A few things you might want to know before going to Italy 🇮🇹
Your Italy lesson, courtesy of Al Dente🍝
You’re welcome🤌
Pastificio Al Dente - The House of Fresh Pasta🍝
📍South Kensington
📍Fitzrovia
📍Monument
📍Canary Wharf (delivery only)
27/08/2026
Summer is about to leave the chat 👋
So are our eggplant parmigiana meatballs 💔
Crispy bites, parmigiana vibes + salted ricotta on top = one last excuse to pretend summer isn’t over ☀️
Get them while they’re still here 🍆
Pastificio Al Dente - The House of Fresh Pasta🍝
📍South Kensington
📍Fitzrovia
📍Monument
📍Canary Wharf (delivery only)
24/08/2026
Apparently, working at Al Dente comes with strong opinions about pasta. 🍝
We asked the Al Dente team which dish from our menu they’d never get tired of. Here’s what they picked 👀
What’s yours?
Pastificio Al Dente - The House of Fresh Pasta🍝
📍South Kensington
📍Fitzrovia
📍Monument
📍Canary Wharf (delivery only)
18/08/2026
📚IT’S LASAGNA BABY!
👵6,000,000 Italian nonnas
🍝6,000,000 lasagna recipes
(And everyone swears theirs is the best)
🤌Our chef is here to settle the debate, starting with his!
⭐️Save this before your next lasagna emergency!
Pastificio Al Dente - The House of Fresh Pasta🍝
📍South Kensington
📍Fitzrovia
📍Monument
📍Canary Wharf (delivery only)
11/08/2026
Currently having a thing for PACCHERI ALLA NORMA🫶
Aubergine, tomato, ricotta salata.
Our August special, straight outta Sicily.
Book now your one way ticket to sicily✈️
Pastificio Al Dente - The House of Fresh Pasta🍝
📍South Kensington
📍Fitzrovia
📍Monument
📍Canary Wharf (delivery only)
06/08/2026
When a forkful of Carbonara comes your way, you don’t ask questions. You just say yes 🍴🍝
Pastificio Al Dente - The House of Fresh Pasta🍝
📍South Kensington
📍Fitzrovia
📍Monument
📍Canary Wharf (delivery only)
04/08/2026
When life gives us aubergines, tomatoes and ricotta salata… we make AUGUST TASTE LIKE SICILY. 🇮🇹
Meet this month’s specials!
🍆 Polpettine di melanzane alla parmigiana: parmigiana-style aubergine bites finished with a generous grating of salted ricotta
🍝 Paccheri alla Norma: Big tubes of fresh pasta, rich tomato sauce, aubergines and salted ricotta
Two Sicilian-inspired specials, one very important mission: try them both before they’re gone🏃♂️Book your table at link in bio!
Pastificio Al Dente - The House of Fresh Pasta🍝
📍South Kensington
📍Fitzrovia
📍Monument
📍Canary Wharf (delivery only)
30/07/2026
Consider this your official pass to Italy 🇮🇹🪄
Pastificio Al Dente - The House of Fresh Pasta🍝
📍South Kensington
📍Fitzrovia
📍Monument
📍Canary Wharf (delivery only)
27/07/2026
📚Lesson n°4: AMATRICIANA!
🍅Only 4 ingredients... and 30 ways to mess it up.
🤌A quick survival guide by our chef.
🍝Save this before your next amatriciana emergency!
astificio Al Dente - The House of Fresh Pasta🍝
📍South Kensington
📍Fitzrovia
📍Monument
📍Canary Wharf (delivery only)
Address
51 Goodge Street
London
W1T 1TD
Option 1: Public Transport
Take the Northern Line to Goodge Street Station. Exit the station and turn left onto Tottenham Court Road. Walk for about 2 minutes and turn right onto Chenies Street. The destination will be on your left.
Option 2: Driving/Parking
From the A40, take the exit toward Central London/Holborn/A501. Continue onto Euston Road/A501 and turn left onto Tottenham Court Road. Turn right onto Chenies Street and the destination will be on your left.
There is limited street parking available in the area, but there are also several paid parking options nearby such as NCP Car Park London Brewer Street or Q-Park Oxford Street.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 11pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 11pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 11pm |
| Friday |
11am - 11pm |
| Saturday |
11:30am - 11pm |
| Sunday |
11:30am - 10:30pm |
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What people say
Fast food restaurants are known for their quick service and convenience, but Al Dente takes it to the next level with their delicious Italian cuisine. Located in Goodge Street, this fast food and Italian restaurant offers a wide range of mouth-watering dishes that will leave you wanting more.
Their cacio e pepe has been voted the best in town, and it's easy to see why. The creamy cheese sauce mixed with black pepper creates a perfect balance of flavors that will satisfy any pasta lover's cravings. If you're looking for something spicy, their spaghettone sciuè sciuè is a must-try. The confit datterini tomatoes and fresh basil add a burst of flavor to this classic dish.
Al Dente also offers seasonal specials like their pici with wild boar ragù, which is only available until the end of the month. And if you're in the mood for something lighter, their summer salad is the perfect choice.
But it's not just about the food at Al Dente. They also offer aperitivo hour with three different cocktails and accompanying bites, making it the perfect spot for after-work drinks or weekend gatherings. And now that al fresco dining is back, there's no better place to enjoy your meal than on their outdoor patio.
Overall, Al Dente is a must-visit for anyone looking for delicious Italian cuisine in a fast food setting. With their flavorful dishes and welcoming atmosphere, it's no wonder they've become a go-to lunch spot for many in Goodge Street.
