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Al Dente Trattoria

Bring your own wine
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG)
3.9$$
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Al Dente Trattoria Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG), Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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About

Al Dente Trattoria serves authentic Italian cuisine centered on traditional preparations and robust Mediterranean flavors. Artisanal dough undergoes a precise fermentation process to ensure a crispy texture for each wood-fired pizza selection. Fresh pasta dishes feature handmade noodles tossed with classic sauces ranging from rich tomato reductions to savory emulsified creams. The culinary focus remains on sourcing high-quality ingredients to maintain consistency across every plate served in the space. Patrons observe an open kitchen layout that emphasizes technical skill and efficient workflow during the preparation of complex meals. This establishment provides a straightforward environment where the integrity of simple components remains the primary objective for every single dish. Rigorous attention to heat control and ingredient balance defines the functional approach to menu development at this venue.
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5★
51%
4★
15%
3★
12%
2★
17%
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5%

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Reviews for Al Dente Trattoria

Food
Service
on Google4 (400+)
*as of 2026-07-01
5★
51%
4★
15%
3★
12%
2★
17%
1★
5%

Review Summary

Al Dente Trattoria receives a wide range of feedback, with many patrons praising the delicious food, particularly the pasta and lamb dishes, alongside a warm and welcoming atmosphere. While several diners appreciate the friendly service, family-oriented vibe, and affordable pricing, others report inconsistent experiences marked by long wait times, occasional shortages of utensils, and some disappointment regarding the quality of the pizza. Overall, the establishment is frequently enjoyed for its hospitality and value, though the level of service and authenticity of the cuisine remains a point of contention among some visitors.
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Our birthday group has been going to this restaurant for years & it never disappoints. The food is delicious & the service is exceptional. It's a must try! Enjoy! 😍

May 31, 2026
on Google

pas assez de serveur manque des ustentiels a ma place. Me suis lever pour aller chercher de l eau & longue attente pour régler la facture

May 20, 2026
on Google

Très bon plat délicieux
Très bon service & sympathique
Bonne valeur qualité prix,ambiance familiale avec repas de grande qualité
Merci on as bien aimé

May 2, 2026
on Google

Stay away...place is dirty, bathroom disgusting, stains on walls, doors & dont look in the kitchen. Folks, many many many places to go

Apr 26, 2026
on Google

Rien n'est d'italien dans ce restaurant, le pizza est sec c'est la même pâte que chez pizza pizza , la lasagne est correcte quand même. Mais j'insiste que ce n'est pas italien. Le personnel était sympa.

Mar 29, 2026
on Google

It tastes awful.
Already exhausted & starving after a whole day at college, all day courses & exams & barely any time to eat, finally get a chance to go out for dinner, & this is what I end up with…
How come it's high in calories & still tastes like this…
Honestly, it takes a certain level of skill to make high-calorie food taste like this.

Forced myself to eat some of it so I wouldn't feel like I'd wasted my money.

Feb 20, 2026
on Google

We are regulars here, we love it. Good food, friendly staff & great service. Last night, I had the pasta from the special Valentine menu,Heart shaped pasta filled with rocotta & parmesan,light saffron cream sauce it was absolutely delicious 🫶

Feb 15, 2026
on Google

Valentines dinner was a Table Hôte disappointement….

Were looking forward to the published « on line « menu & went over but instead got 45$ per TH options. (No notice on line prior)

Barely any bread that was never replaced , Caesar salad with no dressing, sent it back & it came back (we rarely ever do this) with more salad & still very little dressing.

Pasta overcooked with seafood the same.

Ossobuco may have had a powder sauce mix… ??? not good.

A Peculiar taste … not sure about it

To be fair this summer on their terrace we had a very good seafood Rizzuto, Caesar Salad, pizza & carbonara pasta,

So will give it another go one day but at 167$ dollars for three ppl this was a Very very dissatisfying meal, & this stings now days.

The Young fellow working was a very nice kid & said new ownership is about 3 years old so our good summer visit hopefully was within this same timeframe as the current management from our recent Feb 2026 visit.

Will give them a second chance because it may have been a one off, but if ANYTHING comes sub par from bread to salad to 1st bite of main; we will have to step up & politely leave.

Money too tight now days so to go out & be dissatisfied like that.

Sorry Al Dente but you asked for an honest review.

Will give you another shot, we fair people

Feb 15, 2026
on Google
5.0

Tarek & Shatoo (hope typing is good) welcomed us. The food was good, lobster pasta & osso buco. The atmosphere was calm & the music was well chosen classics. We will definitely come back.

Feb 14, 2026
on Google

J'ai juste testé la pizza blanche Florentina en livraison & elle était super sèche. Dommage, pas beaucoup de crème & fromage (qui devait être de la mozzarella) devenu un plastique sans goût. Quelques feuilles d'épinard sur le dessus pour faire joli. À 24$ c'est décevant. J'ai pris la photo avec un pouce en l'air avant d'avoir goûté.

Feb 7, 2026
on Google