Al Dente

Al Dente Al Dente is an Italian and fast food restaurant in London, specializing in handmade fresh pasta. They collaborate with the best Italian food companies to bring traditional Roman recipes and original flavors from the heart of Italy. The restaurant features a pasta laboratory where guests can enjoy a glass of wine while discovering the true heritage of artisanal handmade pasta. Discover Al Dente's passion for authentic Italian cuisine today.

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Swipe to rebuild this month’s special: BABÀ CON CREMA PASTICCERA🍰✨A classic Italian babà, soaked to perfection and fille...
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)

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 ...
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)

Summer is about to leave the chat 👋So are our eggplant parmigiana meatballs 💔Crispy bites, parmigiana vibes + salted ric...
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)

Currently having a thing for PACCHERI ALLA NORMA🫶Aubergine, tomato, ricotta salata.Our August special, straight outta Si...
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)

When life gives us aubergines, tomatoes and ricotta salata… we make AUGUST TASTE LIKE SICILY. 🇮🇹Meet this month’s specia...
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

65 Old Brompton Road
London
SW7 3JS

To reach the location, you can take the public transport by getting off at the nearest tube station and walking for a few minutes. Alternatively, if you are driving, you can park your vehicle in a nearby parking lot or on-street parking area.

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

Italian restaurants are known for their delicious and authentic cuisine, and Al Dente in London is no exception. This Italian restaurant is a must-visit for anyone who loves handmade fresh pasta. Al Dente was born from the passion of a group of friends who wanted to bring traditional Roman recipes with original flavours from the heart of Italy to London.

What sets Al Dente apart from other Italian restaurants is their commitment to using only the best ingredients sourced from the best Italian food companies. The result is a menu that truly captures the essence of Italian cuisine and brings back memories of childhood gastronomic experiences.

At Al Dente, you can enjoy a glass of wine while watching the skilled chefs create handmade pasta in their pasta laboratory. The vibrant environment adds to the overall experience, making it an ideal spot for a night out with friends or a romantic dinner.

Whether you're craving classic dishes like spaghetti carbonara or something more adventurous like squid ink linguine, Al Dente has something for everyone. And with their commitment to "cottura al dente," you can be sure that your pasta will be cooked perfectly every time.

Overall, Al Dente is a fantastic Italian restaurant that offers an authentic culinary experience that's hard to find elsewhere in London. If you're looking for delicious handmade pasta and an unforgettable dining experience, look no further than Al Dente.