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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
Unit 2, Providian House, 16-18 Monument Street
London
EC3R 8AJ
To reach the location at Monument Street in London, you can take the Tube and get off at Monument Station. From there, head east on King William Street and turn left onto Monument Street. Alternatively, if you are driving, you can park your car at the nearby Q-Park Bucklesbury car park and walk to Monument Street.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 10pm |
| Friday |
11am - 10pm |
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What people say
Italian restaurants are known for their delicious pasta dishes, flavorful sauces, and authentic ingredients. Al Dente, located on Monument Street in London, is a prime example of an Italian restaurant that truly captures the essence of Italian cuisine.
One of the standout dishes at Al Dente is their cacio e pepe, which has been hailed as the best in town by customers and critics alike. The dish features perfectly cooked pasta coated in a creamy cheese sauce with a kick of black pepper. It's no wonder why it's become a fan favorite.
Another must-try dish at Al Dente is their spaghettone sciuè sciuè. This dish features confit datterini tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil all tossed together with al dente spaghetti. It's a simple yet flavorful dish that will transport your taste buds straight to Italy.
In addition to their delicious food offerings, Al Dente also offers aperitivo hour with three different cocktails and accompanying bites. It's the perfect way to unwind after a long day or kick off your weekend festivities.
The restaurant also offers al fresco dining options for those who want to enjoy their meal while soaking up some sunshine. And if you're looking for something lighter, their summer salad is refreshing and pairs perfectly with any pasta dish.
Overall, Al Dente is a fantastic Italian restaurant that delivers on both flavor and atmosphere. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner spot or a casual lunch spot with friends, this restaurant has something for everyone.
