Al Dente is one of those small neighborhood spots where the food feels much more ambitious than the…read morespace. The pasta is all handmade, and you can genuinely taste the difference in both quality and flavor. The noodles have that fresh, slightly chewy texture that packaged pasta just does not have, and everything tastes carefully made rather than mass produced. The bolognese is spectacular: deep, rich, meaty, and comforting without feeling overwhelmingly heavy. It is the kind of dish that makes you slow down because every bite is worth paying attention to. The salads are also surprisingly substantial. The chopped salad, in particular, is a generous portion and packed with flavor, so it feels like a real part of the meal instead of an afterthought. Save room for the tiramisu, which is very good: creamy, balanced, and a great finish after the richer pasta. The only downside is the ambiance. The interior is tiny, so when it gets busy it can feel hectic and cramped. Still, the service is amazing, friendly, attentive, and impressively efficient despite the limited space inside.

We ordered the Bucatini Carbonara, and my boyfriend ordered the eggplant pasta dish. The pasta…read moretexture was very good, and we absolutely loved the eggplant dish! The only thing I didn't understand was the Carbonara. It tasted very different from other carbonaras we've tried, it was greasy oily and bitter! . I noticed other people who ordered it before and after us seemed to enjoy theirs, but I couldn't even finish mine. I'm not sure if there was something off only with my dish or if the flavor just wasn't for us. Other than that, it's a very nice restaurant with excellent service.

Food was good for the most part, but probably not worth the price we payed for a restaurant with…read morethrow away utensils. Salmon steak was very good. Sauce was great. Baked potato was a pretty big disappointment. All the ingredients like butter and sour cream are separated in containers and it wasn't enough for the whole potato. The workers were nice enough, so no complaints there, just wish the experience matched the price point. The fish was good though!

The food was good. The baked potato was almost inedible. It was burnt and they only gave a small…read morething of butter no sour cream or any toppings. The Coleslaw was only ok. Overall I didn't think the food was worth the price.

Great service! And All You Can Eat pasta was super delicious, thank you to Francisco for the help…read more:) I loved all the pasta options!

Wonderful service! Sweetest staff most caring and helpful. The food is delicious and worth the…read moreprice. This place deserves so much love!!

I hit up Jon & Vinny's in Fairfax for lunch and easily grabbed metered street parking right out…read morefront. We were super bummed to hear they were out of the famous meatballs, which was the main thing we came for, so we had to pivot our ordering. We started with the house salad and it was a major win--the tomatoes were incredibly sweet. Next, we got the Roman Gladiator pizza, which was loaded with sausage and pepperoni and the crust was perfectly chewy but crispy. We also ordered the carbonara. The rigatoni itself was spot-on with a true al dente bite but it felt the pancetta was too salty. Food was still good despite this detail.

The food was outstanding, service however was shockingly bad for such a well regarded restaurant…read more Our server seemed hassled to even have to be working, our main course came out slowly and one item at a time starting with the sides which shows poor time management skills in the kitchen, I'm pretty sure if I hadn't asked about it my main would have been left sitting for who knows how long (it had obviously cooled my the time I got it), and we never got our wine. If the food itself hadn't been so good my rating would be even less. My advice to anyone thinking of going here, is don't, order your food to go or get it delivered, as the staff here clearly have no time or interest in the experience of anyone actually dining in, having better things to do like chat up their friends up front. Edit: almost forgot, they need to step up the pest control, we were harassed by flies the entire time. Get a fly control system!

Me and my boyfriend's FAVORITE weekend brunch spot. I love getting the wake up happy or the all…read moreAmerican breakfast. Maple sausage is soooo good. I don't get chives on the eggs because I don't like them! But these are my favorite breakfast choices. My boyfriend always gets the burrito and potatoes and loves it. Service is always always friendly and fast. Especially the people bringing water and other stuff. Inside is always bustling and warm! Clean too.

We came in to celebrate a few birthdays and had been craving pasta and pizza, so this place…read moredefinitely hit the spot! Parking: We opted for valet, but if you prefer to find your own parking, there's street parking as well as a nearby parking garage. I believe the garage is around $23 for the full day, unless you're able to get your parking validated. Food: Everything came out pretty quickly, so we didn't have to wait long at all! For starters, we shared the Bruschetta with Burrata, which was enough for all four of us to enjoy. The baguette was perfectly toasted, and the burrata was so creamy. It was a great way to start the meal. Once we finished our starter, our main courses came out. We ordered the Funghi Pizza, Rigatoni Vodka, Six Cheese Tortelloni, and Spaghetti Carbonara. The pastas were creamy and flavorful, although they did feel a bit heavy. Of the four dishes, the table favorite was definitely the Funghi Pizza. It was very cheesy, and the combination of the mushrooms and cheese made it a standout for us. We ended our night with the Panna Cotta, which wasn't too sweet, but overall felt a little underwhelming compared to the rest of the meal. Service/Ambiance: The service was great! When we first walked in, it wasn't too busy, but the restaurant did start to fill up later into our meal. Even with it getting busier, our waiter continued to check in on us and made sure we were taken care of. Overall: We had a great experience celebrating our birthdays here! The food came out quickly, the service was attentive, and everything we tried was enjoyable. I can't wait to come back and try some of the other dishes!

Got the burrata with the add-on bread for $11. It's a solid, no-frills burrata, just salt, pepper,…read moreand clean, fresh flavor. Simple and tasty if you're in the mood for a light snack. You do need to pay for water, do bring your own. A small storefront with two little tables and some counter seating by the window.

I was staying around the area during a work trip, and I wanted something light and healthy. I found…read morethis spot not too far from my hotel, and wanted to try one of the salads they had on their menu. I ordered the Smoked Salmon and Burrata salad. Since I still had work to do, I placed a pickup order online so I could bring it back to my hotel room. The salad was delicious overall, with a nice helping of smoked salmon. The dressing and burrata were on the side, which I thought was helpful for keeping the salad fresh. The burrata was creamy and really tasty with the rest of the salad. Great salad all around and quite filling too!

Staff is very nice and helpful at this kosher (dairy) casual eatery. Lots of street and metered…read moreparking. Food delicious and fresh. Restaurant itself is clean and great lighting. Portions are generous while the pricing is very fair.

This is a kosher dairy (no meat) spot for quick pasta and pizza…read more When you enter, you order your items on an electronic kiosk. I liked that the pasta was customizable - you can choose the type of pasta, type of sauce, and any add-ons like cherry tomatoes, olives, onions, etc. The Black Forest pasta with a cream teriyaki sauce was a nice surprise, with a uniquely sweet taste.

This place is a great spot for Japanese Italian food. I got the uni & scallop pasta which was full…read moreof garlic and the pasta was al dente. It was very delicious and flavorful. The staff was very nice and attentive. The decor was dark and a nice touch to the atmosphere of the Japanese restaurant.

We are a simple group, we see Japanese and Italian fusion pasta and we go. The parking was a bit of…read morea nightmare, so if you manage to find it, this place is a must-try so you don't the opportunity. Luckily our group had about 6-8 people so we were able to try quite a bit of the food. Glapponese - Ground pork, garlic, bacon, soy sauce for pasta. Very strong umami in this. It's for when you'd like a simple pasta with meat and nothing too overpowering. Tarako - Cod roe and nori. This is another simple pasta when you'd like something with a strong salty flavor but want to mostly enjoy the texture of the pasta, which was soft and chewy btw. If you want a familiar Japanese flavor, this is the one to order Carbonara - A very familiar pasta in case you want to stay on the safe side. They still make it very delicious and creamy if you're in a simple mood for an Italian style pasta Keema Curry - This is where you start going for a more complex taste for your pasta. If you can't decide if you want an Italian or Japanese pasta, combine the tastes with pasta in curry Service I feel can be a bit more attentive. When they sat 6 of us down first, there were only 5 settings, so it seemed pretty natural to bring us a sixth set of utensils. But when we realized they missed it, we ended asked them. Not a big deal. But when our remaining two friends came, they sat them with us and brought out only 1 set of utensils, so we had to ask for it again. Just a small detail that had me a bit confused during the experience, but the food itself was great and we'd love to come back when they reopen

The tortellini was absolutely delicious and filling. The service was very quick and punctual with…read moreour server, Zach, helping with recommendations for me and my friends that weren't from here. Would absolutely come again.

Zach was a fantastic server. Made the whole experience better. Food was great as well.read more

This is a real Italian restaurant. So many places call themselves Italian, but this is the real…read moredeal. The food tastes authentic, traditional, and true to what Italian cuisine is actually supposed to taste like. That said, this place isn't necessarily for everybody--and that's part of what I like about it. If you're looking for overly Americanized Italian food, this may not be your place. But if you genuinely want to experience Italian food the way it's meant to be made and taste, this is the place to go. If you appreciate authentic flavors and traditional Italian cooking, you'll understand exactly what makes this restaurant special

Really good italian food. We came here to meet with some friends and saw that this place was highly…read morerated for italian food so we made a reservation here. First of all, the parking situation is pretty dire. You have to either park on the street with meter parking (2 hour limit) or find some side street to park on. Just to note, you can't park in the neighborhood in the back without a permit. Make sure to check the parking signs! If you can find parking on S Crescent Heights Blvd, I would take it instantly. Service was top tier, they would keep checking on you, clear plates, fill water. All the staff were wonderful. We decided to order the Quattro Formaggi pinsa and the Tortellini Di Carne. Both were great! The pinsa had a nice chew to it and is not like a traditional pizza. Also, the tortellini was delicious. The meat is slightly dry, but the flavor was wonderful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The restaurant interior was beautiful and had great lighting. It was a hot day, so we opted to sit inside and we loved the natural lighting. The prices of this place is slightly high for the amount of food you get, but you are in Beverly Grove. I do wish the parking situation can be easier, but overall, this place is worth a visit.