Incredible food, outstanding warm friendly service, this place is a must visit. It's small, but with some seating outside. The food is actually perfect. read more

Al Dente - The focaccia is melt in your mouth perfection!!!! - Pasta Shops Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely love Al dente! Their food and service is absolutely outstanding every time I come. Cannot recommend enough!

If you're looking for an authentic taste of Italy, this is the place. Luigi puts his heart into every dish, making everything from scratch just like my grandmother used to--from fresh homemade pasta and rich, flavorful sauces to incredible focaccia and one of the best tiramisù I've had outside of Italy. Every pasta dish is cooked perfectly al dente, exactly as it should be, and so delicious that you'll already be planning your next visit before you've finished your meal. The quality of the ingredients and the attention to detail truly set this place apart. What makes the experience even more special is Luigi himself. He's always there, welcoming guests, making recommendations, and ensuring everyone feels at home. His passion, professionalism, and genuine hospitality are evident in every aspect of the restaurant. The outdoor seating is charming, they also offer catering for private events, and whether you're planning a romantic dinner, celebrating with friends, or simply craving real Italian food, you won't be disappointed. This hidden gem delivers a true Italian dining experience--no passport or plane ticket required. If you want to impress someone (or simply be impressed yourself), don't miss this place. Highly recommended! read more

Terrific neighborhood pasta shop in Rancho Park! I stopped in for lunch on a weekday and it was pretty quiet. It's counter service, so I placed my ordered for their Tagliatelle the Butcher and sat down on one of a handful of tables. My pasta was cooked al dente and had a good chew. The thick noodles did a nice job of soaking up the Wagyu bolognese. The chef won a Michelin star at a previous restaurant and the food quality shows. In addition to pasta, they have Sicilian-style pizzas and pastries in the case. You can also buy their housemade pasta and sauces separately. The seems like it's is a mostly focused on takeout, but it's pleasant enough to dine in. Wish I still lived in the area so I could make this one of my regular places! Metered street parking and parking on the residential streets (check the signs). read more

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Solid, neighborhood stop for fresh pasta. Came in on a late weekend evening and was served quickly. Pasta was fresh, flavors were authentic and reflected traditional Italian flavors. Ingredients were clearly high quality. Good prices, good service, small seating area if you want to eat in. read more

Al Dente - Clams - Pasta Shops Near Me - Los Angeles, California

An im-PASTA-ble journey to find the perfect bowl of pasta is now over! As someone who's tried quite a few Italian restaurants across Los Angeles, @aldente_pastashop takes the prize for my new favorite! Headed by Michelin-trained chef Luigi Fineo from Puglia, Italy, Al Dente specializes in authentic, fresh handmade pasta that is truly cooked to al dente perfection. Every dish I tried reflected Chef Luigi's commitment to traditional Italian craftsmanship, flavors and high quality ingredients, and I can't wait to be back again soon to try more of their menu. If you're in the West LA area, definitely check them out for high quality, authentic Italian pasta, salads, pizzas and more at very reasonable prices! Featured here: ‍ truffle orzo * maccheroncini * tricolore tiramisu * read more

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My favorite place for Italian! Pizza is still my go-to, but I recently tried the salad and soups. Delicious!! Both the green lentil soup and the broccoli and farro soup are healthy and on the lighter side than the pastas. Pair the soup with the focaccia bread, and it's a perfect meal. I've tried all of the pastas now, and my favorites are the wagyu Bolognese, cavatelli, and pesto fusili. Great staff! Open til 9pm, but they might run out of pizza and bread if you go late. read more

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My wife actually discovered this little pasta shop after seeing nothing but glowing reviews. Between the chef's Michelin-star kitchen background & it being a local gem, we were both really excited to support the place. A few Sundays ago around 7:30 PM, we called for a pickup. The waitress was super friendly and suggested we just come in to order so the pasta would be as fresh as possible. She mentioned it wouldn't take long since they weren't too busy, which sounded like a good plan. Based on her recommendations, we went with the most popular dishes: the Pappardelle Lamb and the Tagliatelle The Butcher, plus a side of focaccia. We live about 12 minutes away, so we were ready to dive in as soon as we got home. Unfortunately, the meal was a major letdown. I really hate giving a poor score, and maybe it was just an off night because it was a Sunday. But these were honestly some of the worst pasta dishes we've had. Ironically, for a place called Al Dente, the pasta was literally the opposite: soggy, lacking flavor, and with very little sauce or toppings. It actually tasted lower quality than a frozen pasta. On the bright side, the shop itself is a cute neighborhood spot, the service was great, and the focaccia was actually delicious (reminded me of the bread from Eataly). But at the end of the day, the main course just didn't deliver. I'm not sure I'd want to gamble on whether the head chef is in the kitchen or not next time, so I can't really recommend it. read more

The quality of the pasta was top notch. Fresh, well made, well cooked. The flavor of the noodles even without sauce was on point. Just know ahead of time that the portions are more lunch/cafe portions but I'm totally fine with that I think the price for the portions is a good match. I got the linguini vongole (clams) and the sauce was good. The only negative thing I have to say here is that the clams were mostly an afterthought. I'd rather have fewer larger clams than several small ones. The focaccia bread with tomato sauce was also pretty good. read more

Al Dente - FOCACCIONA, TOMATO, OREGANO - Pasta Shops Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Found this spot thanks to the InKind app when looking for lunch the other day. Its bright yellow outside makes it easy to spot and is very cozy inside. The owner is super friendly and patient. We opted to try a Caesar salad, foccacia, three pastas and dessert. The lamb tagliatelle was the highlight of the pastas and we'd definitely come back for that. Hearty portion of lamb and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The linguine vongole, I'd skip next time and try something else. The sfogliatella is excellent with crisp filo dough and tasty cream inside. Very glad to have a great new pasta spot in the neighborhood! read more

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What we ordered: - Pappardelle Lamb $16.85 This was soooo savory and if you love lamb this is the perfect pasta for you! This was my first time having lamb meat in pasta and so I just had to try it. It's slow braised lamb neck with toasted pistachio and percorino romano. Honestly the portions looked small to me when I first got it but I actually only ate half and was so full. Love the taste of all the herbs in the lamb. The lamb was so tender and loved the fatty parts of it. I'd give it a 5/5. - Bucatini Carbonara $16.95 My fiancé ordered this one, he seemed to enjoy it and was able to finish the whole bowl. It's made with egg yolk, guanciale and pecorino romano. - Wagyu meatballs $12 This came with 4 meatballs, I thought it was ok. I was craving meatballs at the time and it helped satisfy the craving. I'd give it a 3/5. I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in the area! I'd love to try their other pasta and pizzas. read more

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Loved the pastas here! Small space with limited seating but incredible food. I tried 3 of their pastas as well as their Italian chopped salad. The truffle orzo was INCREDIBLE. Carbonara was excellent as well. They have plenty of take out options and cook at home kits that are very reasonably priced. I wish I lived closer so I could come more often. read more

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Who doesn't like homemade pasta with some fine dining pedigree? Al Dente is a solid option in the neighborhood for casual dine in and to-go. The staff is incredibly nice, helpful,and gracious. Meat and veg pizzas are presented up front and are served with a quick heat up. The middle is fluffy, the crust is light and crispy perfect for dipping in any leftover pasta sauce. The time and effort is apparent in the pasta dishes I've tried. Classic Bolognese has nice deep flavors, stewed lamb is tender though I'd personally like it to be a little less runny, crispy gnocchi has great potato flavor but I think the crispy gets a little bit lost with all the oil and my last serving was a little too salty. They take orders online and by phone, street parking is a bit limited especially during rush hours and the weekends. read more

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Lucky to be able to get a seat outside to eat. We got the tagliatelle- the butcher and pappardelle lamb. Both were good but the lamb was amazing , highly recommend, and would get it again. For sure worth the price as well. read more

Al Dente - TAGLIATELLE THE BUTCHER - Pasta Shops Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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5 star Italian food in the form of casual deli store! Handmade, fresh, top notch pasta and desert. Excellent for a quick bite or take out and have a dream dinner at home. read more

I don't get the hype at all. Maybe we came on an off-day? The shop is super cute. Lots of people were doing grab-and-go. There are a few small bar top tables for dine-in. It's a small shop and not full service - pasta comes out in containers. We ordered tagliatelle the butcher ($17), fusilli genovese ($16), and a lemon estathe ($4). Both the pastas were really oily, decidedly NOT al dente, and lacking in flavor. We were pretty disappointed. read more

Love Al Dente Pasta Shop! Service was wonderful. Such a cute interior, where you can order anything from pastas to focaccia. All their pastas are fresh! Their Pesto is my absolute favorite, along with the rosemary focaccia ! Highly recommend. read more

Outstanding service and fantastic food!! The fresh pasta and sauces are so delicious!

I get pesto every time it's an option. I have tried probably hundreds and this is at the bottom of the list. The pasta itself was good the but the pesto was bland and flat. There was nothing to it. The lady who helped us wasn't the nicest. I understand we can in 20 minutes before closing. The focaccia bread was outstanding. read more

Food is amazing and service is great . I will come back and recommend this great place

This is the new place in the neighborhood serving homemade pasta and sauce with a few extras. It did not disappoint. The food was delicious at a good price point. The service was great and we left satisfied with full bellies. A little small, great for takeout, but you can definitely eat there. There are a few high top tables inside and outside. The meatballs were amazing, only $12 for four. read more

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Chef is amazing and everyone in the kitchen is so sweet! The cavatelli is my fave! Will come back! read more

I was so excited to try this place for their handmade pastas, TAGLIATELLE THE BUTCHER and PAPPARDELLE LAMB, but they were both very salty and oily unfortunately. Their pasta is perfectly al dente and loaded with lots of protein in these dishes, but the saltiness and overwhelming amount of fat made it difficult to enjoy. I'm hoping to give this place a try again in the future because it was still pretty tasty and fresh. read more

Love this shop and chef! Wonderful place to pick up the week's essential - hand made pasta, home made soups, delicious jams, and freshly baked olive bread all from an Italian master. Grab a slice of decadent pizza on your way in and you won't regret it. read more

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Finally found the best pasta in town Everything here is fresh and absolutely delicious -- the kind of meal where every bite makes you pause for a second and appreciate how perfect it is. The fresh pasta has that amazing bite and texture that only comes when it's made with care. I ordered: *Pappardelle Lamb - Juicy, rich, and packed with flavor. The sauce clings to the pasta so well, and the lamb is so tender it practically melts. *Bucatini Carbonara - Creamy, salty, and peppery in all the right ways. This is exactly how I want carbonara to taste every time. I came in really craving pasta and wanting to try somewhere new, and I'm so glad I did. The food blew me away, the flavors were spot-on, and I left already planning my next visit. I'll definitely be back -- and next time, I'm bringing friends so we can try even more dishes! read more

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As a person who has sadly never been to Italy, I would make a large bet that this would be what I would expect to eat there! Everything was super fresh and clean tasting, and portion sizes also were the perfect amount but don't expect leftovers as they're not American portions lol. You also can't stop eating it until it's gone because it is so good! We got take out and they do not have a kids menu so we got the fresh spaghetti from the front case for $6 to cook at home. The chopped salad had gorgeous chunks of salami in it, love me some mozzarella balls and the dressing was wonderful. This is definitely another lovely local neighborhood go to for excellent food, takeout, and a cute date. read more

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Went to Al Dente for the first time today with a friend after work. I already knew the ambiance would be relaxed and chill from instagram and I didn't need to make a reservation. It was so filling your gonna have to eat your dessert in the car. Which I did. Met Luigi who is the owner and Diana our host. Such a perfect little hole in the wall spot. Try the PAPPARDELLE - LAMB. It's the best! It the perfect date spot, after work dinner spot and great neighborhood lunch or dinner mom and pop. Plus hella parking. Thank you Al Dente. read more

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I was really excited to try this place after reading all of the reviews. I ordered the carbonara and the lamb pappardelle. I tried the carbonara first, and it was super dry, AND SUPER SALTY! I was really surprised that I found it to be as salty as it was because I usually add salt to my food. Nope. This was extremely salty, inedible. I knew for sure this was going to make my body swell from all the salt. I moved on to the lamb pappardelle. Same thing. Less dry, but just as salty. I had to throw both meals out. I feel awful that I'm leaving only one star.. read more

Picked up pasta and pizza for dinner guests tonight and it was a huge hit! Tagliatelle with 1 container bolognese + 1 container marinara for a more saucey sauce. Fusilli + basil pesto. Prosciutto pizza. Veggie + sausage pizza. Don't forget the chocolate chip cookies! The staff is super helpful with suggestions. The ingredients are fresh and high quality. End result = delicious dinner! Skyler approves Al Dente! read more

Al Dente - Skyler approved pasta shop! - Pasta Shops Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A great addition to the neighborhood!! Everything they sell is made in-house. Luigi is a master and makes enormous effort to ensure every menu item is fresh and delicious. Great tricolore salad, all freshly-made pastas and sauces are fantastic, and the sfogliatelle is sublime! And the staff is very personable and accommodating. read more

Og my goooosh!!!!!! The best Italian food in Los Angeles. So delicious! It's really more of a grab and go scenario or take out. But what an incredible treat. They do have a few small tables. We had the pesto -- perfection. We had the Bolognese -- perfection. We had the spaghetti with tomato sauce -- perfection. The pastas are amazing. I thought there would be a line a block long for the place and lucky us we walked right in and were eating in less than 15 minutes. Yummy! read more

This could be the very best pesto sauce I've eaten ever! It's so green and vibrant and so fresh. The pasta is also incredible and the owner is super friendly. read more

The best pasta I have had in Los Angeles after living here 50-odd years. Ordered delivery. Perfectly cooked, delicious sauce, ideal portions. Can't wait to visit in person. There is obviously real culinary intelligence behind this place, whose dishes are quite reasonably priced for the size and quality. Outstanding. read more

Friendly little pasta house. Everything is fresh with wonderful flavors. Not many tables, so we opted for take out.

The tagiatelle the butcher pasta was delicious. The pasta was cooked to perfection and so flavorful. Just wished it was a little more saucey but thats my persobal prefence. The pizza didnt really seem fresh. The cheese was stiff even after warming up. Definitely coming back for the pasta! read more

Unfortunately, our delivery Taglietelle The Butcher (x2) were very dry, like paste, the noodles were very overdone. No one answered the phone when calling. Sadly, inedible. The only plus was it arrived in 15 min from order time. Wildly disappointed read more

Al Dente - Pasta Shops Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is despicable. I ordered the carbonara and got pasta in hardened scrambled eggs essentially. Please make your food with patience and a little bit of love, not hate. There is not attention to detail, avoid at all costs. read more

Michelin Star Chef from Italy opens a neighborhood pasta shop?! I mean, it's nothing less than spectacular. I may never eat at a Michelin star restaurant, but now that Al DENTE is here I get to experience the quality of food that one would get at a fine dining establishment, along with the warmth of a casual neighborhood eatery. I've had the pizza, focaccia, salads, soup, and pasta. And it is all amazing. read more

My favorite pasta place now! Their pasta is fresh, delicious and cravable. I've already been twice now and happy to have found a casual, delicious pasta spot. The service was great, friendly and quick. Easy to get to-go as well. read more

Imagine a home-cooked meal -- that's exactly what you get here. Everything is absolutely delicious and scrumptious! The owner catered a wedding we attended, and it was so incredible we had to track down where we could get more. The owner is from Italy, and everything is made on site, including the pastas and sauces, which you can also purchase to cook at home. Try any of his pasta dishes and you'll quickly fall in love with this establishment. read more