Excellent dining experience. The ambience was perfect, the table clothes, cloth napkins and heavy dinnerware very nice. Service was friendly and professional. Finally, each and every dish, from salad to dessert, was house made and delicious. One could taste each ingredient and the portions way more than adequate. With most places these days being so casual that they're sloppy, it was a welcome change to have a "nice" place to dine. McComb is lucky to have such a superior Italian restaurant. I know of many cities several times the size of McComb and they have nothing to compare. I have no connection with the owners in any way, shape or form. This is a totally unbiased review. read more

My husband was scratching around looking for somewhere to eat in McComb and happened upon this place. I didn't even read the yelp reviews because I knew it had to be good food based on reading the menu. Once we were waiting for our meals I decided to check out yelp. Any review below 4 stars had huge red flags. Let's address those right out of the gate. 4 bites for a portion. Really? Let's be honest in our review. Unless your mouth is the size of a Mack truck, that's an exaggeration to say 4 bites. Maybe too small for your preference but our plates along with all we saw go by were plenty for anyone eating a normal serving. I even took some with me and I'm a pig. I always eat more than a healthy portion. The pasta wasn't cooked enough. People. Al dente. To the tooth. We overcook pasta in the US. That's why it runs our blood sugar up. The glycemic index goes up the more you cook it. Now you don't have to conform. You're welcome to ruin a good steak by cooking it well done and you're welcome to order your house made pasta cooked until it's floppy. (Insert me biting my fist and sobbing) That's on you but don't blame the kitchen for cooking good Italian American food the right way. Our candle wasn't lit. Wahhhhh. seriously? These are humans. They can forget. Just ask someone to light the candle and stop leaving ridiculous reviews on yelp that don't help people decide if the food is good. Now for our review: We were met by a young lady who was pleasant and seated us right away. Mind you it's lunch on a Sunday. By the time we left, there were just a couple vacant tables. Our server, Jonathon was very pleasant, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. My husband ordered the chicken Parmesan, but he tweaked it to his liking. He asked for his fettuccine to be served on the side rather than under the chicken. He also asked that the Marina still be on the chicken Parmesan, but that his pasta be tossed in an Alfredo - cream sauce. I ordered the spicy rigatoni with the breaded chicken cutlet. Pictures of both are below. The kitchen did forget his marinara sauce on his chicken but the server caught it as soon as he put the plate down and brought Mike a ramekin of marinara for his chicken. Both dishes were incredible. Everything was cooked perfectly. We chose not to stuff ourselves into oblivion so we asked her to go containers and we also got a piece of the cookies and cream cheesecake to go which I also included a picture of in the to go container so don't talk about how ugly the picture is, that's on me. They do serve focaccia bread with dinner. The server said the first order is on the house and after that you pay for subsequent orders. You can ask for focaccia with lunch, which we did not do because we were not aware until after we saw someone else getting theirs. As far as prices, people....we are in a post covid inflated era. This is house cooked, not bought precooked from Sysco and heated in a microwave. If you think you can cook this type of food cheaper at home, try it. I dare you. I cook. A lot and it costs a lot. Have you made a homemade cheesecake lately? No?why? Because it's expensive and a lot of trouble. I amke 1 every couple of months. I sell something to pay for it and gripe the entire time about how much trouble it is. Stop your belly aching about how much it costs and just go to Olive Garden and eat bread sticks and bottomless soup or salad. The restaraunt is cozy with white cloth table clothes that add a touch of elegance but it doesn't feel too froo-froo. We live an hour away from this place and we are excited about driving back. Keep in mind that we are old and don't like to drive anywhere and won't even drive into our town right here to get food. Don't pay any attention to the bad reviews. Those people either don't have good taste, are petty or they don't get out very often. read more

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Nice atmosphere, and great food. The calamari appetizer could have been better. No seasoning at all. Tasted like I was eating fried flour. Too much fennel in the marinara it came with. The lasagna was great and my dates shrimp scampi was delicious according to her. Our waitress was amazing. Will try it out again!! read more

I ate here twice, and it did not meet expectations, especially for the price. Both the carbonara and the shrimp scampi were just ok, ironically enough the fettuccine with the scampi was a little undercooked, not quite al dente. Entree price should include a side salad imo. Also, there's an extra fee if you use a credit card. On the positive side service was good, and drinks were reasonably priced. read more

The food is incredible and the service is great! If in town make sure to stop by and give it a try. read more

Al Dente - Italian Near Me - McComb, Mississippi

* ambience is perfect * great music * very courteous and professional staff (Jonathan was great) *pricing is on point * lasagna, chicken parm sandwich, and calamari appetizer were exceptional. We couldn't be more impressed. 10/10 I had the lasagna, and my friend had the chicken parm sandwich. We also had the read more

I was so excited for this place because pasta is my favorite food. However, I was disappointed. No alfredo. The dish I decided on they said they were out. I didn't like the chicken. The noodles and sauce were good. We got the big cheese stick and ate half of it and it was good but they kept trying to take it off the table even though we repeatedly told them we weren't finished with it. My husband was excited for eggplant Parmesan but they said that's a special and wasn't available that night. The atmosphere was tense and not laid back. I will give them another try in the future and update my review accordingly. read more

Great Service and Great Food. I had 2 kids under 5 and they treated them both as royalty. The owner actually served our food. Very very impressed!! read more

Ive been multiple times! Started the night with an Italian Margarita, along with some calamari and shrimp. To die for! Then I had a Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka. So good! My boyfriend had a ribeye. It was cooked perfectly and so tasty. Everything I hoped for when I walked in. Service was unlike anything else I've seen in McComb. Everyone was so kind and attentive. Don't forget our nightcap of "Cheesecake of the week" Canoli Cheesecake! Thanks for the great experience and we will be back! I also had to return to the location to try the special of the night, which was a lobster pasta in a white wine sauce. AMAZING! read more

Al Dente - Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka with breaded chicken - Italian Near Me - McComb, Mississippi

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We went for Saturday night date night. The ambiance was great and the decor is very elegant (Christmas decorations were lovely). The restaurant was not crowded at all and servers were standing around near the kitchen area, but we weren't served drinks or bread timely. In fact, other parties who arrived after us were served before we were. The food was above average but not up to the level of expectations for the price and considering it is "authentic" Italian. The portions were average, maybe what we ordered was just served in smaller portions. Our server was attentive and kind but not familiar with the wine or drink menus. All in all, it was a nice evening-however, if I am paying 5-star prices I would expect to receive a 5-star meal. I would like to go again and try the lunch menu selections. read more

Man oh man what a great restaurant the water even seemed better than normal!! Service was exceptional and the chicken parm sub sandwich was amazing!!!! The atmosphere was fancy and nice read more

The upside: This place is gorgeous. I mean Gorgeous. The ambience is elegant, crisp and clean and just gorgeous. Y'all, even the bathrooms are beautiful! Ambiance 5+ stars. The wait staff was perfection, polite & knowledgeable & attentive without hovering. Love the little candles. Love the cold water in the glass bottles. Service 5+ stars. The downside: Y'all, I really really really expected to enjoy my food, but I really didn't, neither the appetizer nor the entree. I guess I just ordered the wrong thing, but even at lunch, for $18.95 I would think there would be more than 4 shrimp in my shrimp scampi (I know, I know, but I really love shrimp‍) and, while I like my pasta al dente, my linguine was hard to chew and was difficult to eat. My husband's chicken scaloppini was delicious, but his linguine was like mine. I've had homemade pasta before, this was a tough chew. Food 3 stars Howevs, the lasagna at another table looked amazing, so I want to give this beautiful restaurant another go. I really really want to love it. read more

This was a BIG surprise! Very good Italian food. I highly recommend!!!! Staff and servers were on top of their game.

Very pricey food. Food was good, but I can't say it was as good as OG. Service was good. They had as many servers as customers. I got the feeling it was a sandwich shop before it was converted to a restaurant. read more

The food was okay at best... it came out room temperature and honestly the food quality did not match the prices. Also another thing was the portion sizes were inconsistent among my party, some of them got more and I got 4 bites worth of food. I paid 25 dollars for 4 bites and I wasn't at a super fancy restaurant lol. The chicken also was very salty. Service was not bad but the food could definitely use improvement. read more

What a great surprise! Was visiting from out of town and came across this wonderful new place. I've eaten at other Italian places across the country and this ranks up there. I started with the meatballs and they did not disappoint. Pasta was fresh and homemade. The chicken parm was great and the red sauce was very flavorful. Portions were great, I even had leftovers for the next day! Make sure you try the cheesecake! Yummy. Next time I'm driving through, I will make sure I make a pit stop here. read more

Posted prices are steep. Drink prices are unlisted and very steep. Small portions for the price and it appeared one side was included but I was charged $4 for 3 undercooked asparagus. Look close and ask clarifying questions. read more

From start to finish this is the perfect pit stop for amazing food and service! Ms. Ashley was amazing at helping us select just what we wanted And more.... Please try the 4 POUND mozzarella stick, we surprised our boy with it and it made his week. 10 out of 10 for food, interior, staff and food. read more

My fiance' and I visited the restaurant on a Saturday during lunch time. We stopped by when it was closed, but noticed someone going in and we inquired about their hours. We were informed that we needed to make reservation so "my man" did just that. ;) He booked reservations for 5:30 pm. When we arrived, we were greeted with a polite and smiling staff. We were shown to our table. The ambience was nice, white table clothes and navy napkins, upon the plate settings - modern elegance. It felt as if we were in a metropolis - open kitchen where the chef and servers were with reach as it seems. Shortly, Kylie took our drink order and then Hailey came to take our order. Both ladies were awesome; so welcoming and friendly and knowledgeable about the menu! Hailey informed us of the special which was the lobster pasta; that's what we ordered - SUPERB!!! My fiance' ordered the liquid cheesecake cocktail and it was so delicious! When we ordered dessert, they added a special note on the plate that stated "Congrats on Engagement" - what an exceptional gesture?!?! If I could this place a 10, I would because I was blown away at the service and food! Great customer service and delicious food are a scarcity, nowadays but this place understands its importance. WE WILL BE BACK! And Hailey left a lasting impression - she is DEFINITELY an asset to the establishment. Luv her! I highly , HIGHLY recommend! read more

This a 5/5 for McComb I travel all the time for good food. Service was great. Shrimp scampi was fire. Ambiance was great. Hard to find anything to complain about. read more

The service was great. Often hard to get in McComb. The chicken scolopinne was outstanding. Will be difficult for me to try anything else. The wife had the stuffed shells and was very good along with a strawberry cheese cake fufu cocktail. Was great but not very manly. Lastly, very inviting atmosphere, not over decorated and great tunes that you could talk over. The owners should be pleased with choice s made for their new business. read more

Amazing food from the huge mozzarella stick, to the chicken Marsala and pork chop. Fine dining. Ladies you must try the pistachio martini! read more

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The crème brûlée is amazing! Chicken parmesan was very good. To much for one person to me. You can tell it's fresh ingredients. The atmosphere was very pleasant. I will dine here again.Great service! read more

Al Dente - Chicken parmesan. Mmmm good - Italian Near Me - McComb, Mississippi

Not sure why this restaurant is rated 3.7. My husband and I are camping nearby. We went there for lunch today (August 6, 2025). The service was EXCELLENT! The food was GREAT! The chef even came out to thank us as we were leaving! Very nice restaurant! I have given it a rating of 5 and we will definitely go back! read more

This place is a straight failure. The spaghetti is terrible. The service is odd. The portion control is insanely off balance. The only saving quality is how the place looks. Overall terrible restaurant read more

Started out a great experience. We were very excited to eat here for the first time. The waitress was very nice and accommodating. Now let's get to the bad part. The food, I ordered the chicken marsala with linguine noodles and my husband ordered the carbonara. We got our food over a hour after ordering. Other tables that came in 20-30 minutes after us had already been served. Once I asked for an update on our food I was told they were plating it up. 10 more minutes passed and we finally got our food. Mine was a decent portion size but wasn't served with linguine noodles like I asked. My husband's serving size was an absolute joke. He literally had 6 bites of food on his plate. The thing that made me the most uncomfortable was the hostess. She stood at the podium the whole time we were eating just staring. For the amount of money we paid ($101) I'd say it wasn't worth it. read more

Food is 10/10! Absolutely amazing! We had the pork chop in marsala sauce, veal with fettuccine alfredo, and shrimp/calamari appetizer. Best Itailan in the state! read more

One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. My sisters and I were there for the grand opening this past Friday. The place was packed!! Ambiance was perfect, love the open kitchen. Service was outstanding and the food was incredible. I ordered the stuffed shells and it was loaded with sausage and gooey cheese ....just delicious. My sister ordered the ribeye which was flavorful and cooked perfectly. We also had the Arancini and fried calamari, which were both fabulous. We shared Italian chopped salad. It was perfectly dressed and delicious as well. Eddie, the chef and owner is so charismatic! He welcomes everyone and treats everyone like family. This is an amazing place. It's gonna be around for a very long time. McComb is lucky to have this little gem. read more

Pretty sure they served me old leftover pasta. It was dry hard and crunchy. It was also flavorless.. just not good at all. Chicken had a funny texture too we waited over an hour for our entrees. My husband's was bad too. The salad was the highlight of the meal. Service was super slow. Interior dated for a new restaurant. Disappointing honestly was super excited for a new place to eat. read more

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! The decor, style, staff, food, and atmosphere is electrifying. My husband and I went and had Hailey as our server. She was super attentive and made us feel right at home with her sense of humor. My husband joked about she was right on time with a new drink when he finished his last sip! Food was delicious! The Chicken Marsala was to die for! We are already planning our next trip. So glad to have this place! read more

What a great experience at Al Dente! Not sure what restaurant the other reviewers were at, definitely did not fit the place I visited. Fresh, quality food takes time and finer dining establishments don't rush a meal in my experience. Anyway, the food was delicious and the staff was accommodating and knowledgeable, recommending great wine pairings for our meal. We have high standards for Italian food and they were exceeded here at this gem of a restaurant. The ambiance was quite pleasant and felt cozy for a larger room. We highly recommend the rice balls, meatballs, calamari & shrimp, lasagna, rib eye steak, vodka sauce pasta with chicken and we also had a chef's special - lobster ravioli in a cream sauce that was divine if you can get it. I loved that we had a special that is not on the regular menu - it's indicative of fresh foods sourced and made into the specials of the day, it was like being in Italy! Fresh made pastas, cooked al dente - that is what it's like in Italy and my preference. We ended our meal with a delicious desert assortment including plain cheese cake, tiramisu and bananas foster - all lovely endings to our meal with cappuccino and espresso martinis! Yum! Prices were fair, especially for portion size and food quality, we had leftovers to take home! Absolutely will be back! read more