I have been to Al Dente Italian Restaurant for dinner more than a few times over the years. Al Dente is a good solid neighbourhood restaurant serving Authentic Italian food.
Decided to come for dinner on a weekday evening, the place practically empty aside for 2 other tables. Though there was only 1 waitress, the services was really attentive.
Caesar Salad ($7.25)
- just the right amount of dressing to coat the Romaine lettuce
- Homemade dressing has a great tangy garlic taste
Linguine Marinara ($22.95) 2.5 star
- Fresh linguine cooked Al Dente with a good bite and chew
- Mussels, Shrimps and Squid were quite tasty and plentiful
- I found the tomato white wine sauce a little salty for my taste but my boyfriend enjoyed that
Veal Osso buco ($24.95) 3.5 star
- Veal Shank was cooked perfectly, tender and soft ... more like a brisket
- the meat and wine sauce was rich with great flavours finished off with a dash of olive oil, a little on the saucy side but was delightful
- Risotto was cooked well with this creamy gooey texture, a comforting homey feel!
At the end of the meal, the Chef came out of the kitchen and asked how I enjoyed my Veal Ossobuco and I gave him the thumb up!
Please note there are always 50% off 2nd entrees, Groupon Deals and Entertainment Book deals for Al Dente..so keep your eyes if you want to come for dinner! Tonight I used one of the Group Buy coupons!