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Al Dente Trattoria

Authentic Italian flavors meet the perfect thin-crust pizza in the heart of Monkland Village.

Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG)
3.9$$
OPEN12 pm - 10 pm
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About

Al Dente Trattoria serves traditional Italian dishes within a cozy, intimate setting. The menu centers on handmade pasta tossed in savory sauces and crispy breads baked fresh on the premises. Guests encounter a variety of plates ranging from rustic tomato-based classics to herb-infused vegetable preparations. The atmosphere relies on soft lighting and comfortable seating to create a relaxed environment for any occasion. Every dish incorporates bold, fresh flavors that emphasize the natural qualities of the ingredients. Simple, hearty preparations define the kitchen style, making each bite feel grounded and honest. This establishment maintains a focus on the essential tastes of Italy through straightforward recipes and quality produce.
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55%
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Reviews for Al Dente Trattoria

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Service
on Google4 (400+)
*as of 2026-08-01
5★
55%
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, high-quality meals such as the rack of lamb and specialty pasta, alongside the friendly and accommodating service. While many loyal customers consider it a favorite local spot with a cozy atmosphere perfect for celebrations, others report inconsistencies regarding food quality, particularly with pizza, and note occasional frustrations with service speed and a shortage of basic dining supplies during busy periods.
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5.0

Very delicious food. Good price, good portions. 1000% recommended. Their putanesca pasta...I love it 💓

Apr 19, 2024
on Google

J'ai commander pour livraison en ligne ont ma appelé pour me dire que le livreur pouvait pas venir je ne comprend pas vue qu'il est venu plusieurs fois & je donne tout le temps un bon pourboire ses la dernière fois que je commande à cet endroit

Mar 26, 2024
on Google

The food is okay & they charge a lot for what you get.

Jan 6, 2024
on Google

Nice place for dinner with homemade & original dishes.

Jan 6, 2024
on Google

Great bring your own wine Italian restaurant. The table d'hote menu had many great choices. The chicken in lemon sauce was one of the best dishes I've had eating out in a long time.

Dec 22, 2023
on Google
1.0

Ordered 3 pizzas on sunday when my brother was in town from vancouver. My mum, who has always ordered a mushroom pizza wanted the same thing with extra vegies but no cheese. She got a pizza with about 3 sliced mushrooms , 3 slices of tomato cut in half, 1 slice of red onion sprinkled over & a couple pieces of green pepper. Just to let you know, she ordered just a mushroom pizza a few weeks prior & it was covered with mushrooms. The second pizza that we ordered was a pizza with onion , garlic & green pepper with tomato. Actually for both of these pizzas we ordered extra vegies. My mum is vegetarian & my brother is vegan. My brother got a pizza with a few pieces of garlic, tons of green pepper & a few mushrooms. They both wanted pizzas loaded with vegies, but apparently they no longer had any other vegies than that. But if you look at their pizza menu, you can see that they have quite a few different vegies other than green pepper & onion. We were willing to pay the extra for a loaded vegie pizza. By the way , i ordered the number 18, clam pizza with garlic & white sauce. Got a garlic oil pizza with cheese & a couple of clams, was basically a garlic oil pizza. Called up the next day, all the owner could say is that i asked for mushrooms on a pizza & that is what i got, 3 slice mushrooms for a mushroom pizza. My sister & mother have both been living in this area, ndg, & have ordered from al dente for over the past 30 years. The owner told me when i called tonight that costs have gone up over the board. I have worked for the past 30 years in the food industry, kitchens, & now have slowed down to work on my own. I could not, not say anything about this place. We spent over 80 dollars, & were willing to pay that, but we basically got 3 pizzas, that if you were to put all 3 together would equal one 25 dollar pizza. P.s. When i was ordering on the phone, the person taking the order very rudely laughed at me because i was asking (& by the way willing to pay extra for) for a personalized pizza. I live in verdun, if i had a car & the free time before christmas i would go there tomorrow.

Dec 18, 2023

Service hors pair, nourriture succulentes & ambiance conviviale
C'était ma première sûrement pas la dernière visite.

Oct 21, 2023
on Google

I never leave reviews. But in any life, DO NOT ORDER Salsiccia Al Balsamico. The 18$ appetizer that is, ONE sausage cut down the middle.

One.

The pizza & pasta is serviceable, & staff is great. Take my advice or live to regret it!

Oct 21, 2023
on Google

Always good service. I’ve had better pasta but still good food & decent price

Oct 3, 2023
on Google

I ordered the pasta napolitana & it was pretty disappointing. Tastes like way too much garlic & onion, too chunky, & over-seasoned, to the point that the sauce was a dark brown instead of red how it should be. I'm sure some of their dishes are delicious but this isn't the one for me.

Sep 29, 2023
on Google