Al Dente Trattoria

David

1.0

Service was extremely slow, waited more than 30min for daily soup, the Cesar salad was tasteless, lack of dressing, pizza was fair, overall experience, I would never go back there

Avy-Loren

3.0

Food. Average.
Service. Average.
Atmosphere. Dated & stale & cramped.

I have eaten here many times over the years & each time I am not impressed. Many people swear by it, I do not as I find it very average / mediocre especially for the price & quantity. The reality is they have a really well established name & there is a captive audience in & around the Monkland Village area. Most restaurants in the village are on the pricier side for the same reason in addition to some having legit great quality food & portions. You see a lot of older people eating here, not a younger scene & this also speaks to the drab basement front of house that is pretty much been the same for years. It's not a place to bring a first date, it's not a place with an upbeat atmosphere to have a party. It's not even a cosy or romantic place. Tables & chairs are average. There are plenty others Italian restaurants to eat at & a few in the village, but not all have pizza.

We ordered two pizzas to go, one all cheese & the other an American - essentially an all dressed. I welaos ordered the house green salad. Take a look at the miserable tiny portion for over $15 with tax! It's all air. This was the most insulting salad I have ever recieved in my entire life when eating out. If I had ordered this in the restaurant & received this portion I would have said something or perhaps sent it back. This to me, is ripping off a customer. There a way too many places to get a fresh hearty salad for the same or less with a nice portion. I don't know if this is due to laziness, quality control, or ownership trying to save money by providing a tiny portion. All in all, two pizzas & a salad cake to just over $68.00!!!!

Their pizza was one of the poorest examples of a pizza. It was dry, no moisture & very very little sauce to the point of not even tasting sauce. Cheese portion was ok, but the cheese texture & taste were not top quality. I'm sure management is going to come back & argue the portions are great & the cheese is top quality & fresh & blah blah blah & that they have never received any complaints - like most every owner or management. & perhaps they may be correct to some extent, they have been in business for many years, but how is business these days - is it the same as when it was over a decade ago or earlier when they were always busy? When I went, prime time, two tables were filled in the whole restaurant. Ok it's a Monday - but come on??

I think this restaurant has seen its prime pass & ownership is just cruising along & investing as little as possible. The menu is also basic & has been for years.

Overall, value is not there for me nor is the taste of the food or portion is some cases. There are many alternatives at this level of pricing if you're willing to drive a little further-longer & you will be rewarded.

Khaliq

1.0

He person not polite zero service.

Josh

5.0

Food was to die for! TAREK MY KING

Annick

5.0

Love this place! Food & service are perfect.

However, the AC broke & it's 27 degrees inside!! If they at least put a fan it would help things but you sweat like no tomorrow now…

Ally

5.0

Went for dinner tonight & the service was amazing! Especially from the busser sammy, he was so attentive,kind & super helpful!
What a great experience & delicious pizza!!!!
Great local italian spot :)

Dan

3.0

J'ai été client de Al Dente de 1995 à 2020. J'y suis retourné récemment mais j'ai été déçu. La pizza (leur force du passé) était très moyenne (qualité du fromage entre autres) & la soupe minestrone banale par rapport à celle d'avant.

Karen

5.0

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! 😍

Diane

2.0

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

Francois

5.0

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