Welcome To
Al Dente, the Modern Italy
Our restaurant has two dining spaces; our main dining room, Enoteca and our second dining room, Sapori.
The difference; the aesthetic of each dining space. Enoteca, the more formal dining space, and Sapori, the more casual of the two. We also have a private room toward the front of Sapori, should you wish to dine in style and in peace.
We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, with our spin on the Modern Italy extending to all our menus.
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We're not a cafe, we're not a trendy brunch spot, we're just doing what we do best. Putting thoughtful plates of food and flavour together, earlier in the day.
Combining Italian food traditions and Australian ingredients brings us to the Modern Italy. Where traditional Italian techniques are respected, and reinvented with the incorporation of global flavours.
Explore Breakfast"See the possibility, not the problem"
Andrea | Al Dente Chef
Lunch and Dinner
It's what we do best. Handmade pasta, but not just pasta. Everything we do here at Al Dente Enoteca is prepared in house, the traditional Italian way.
Be surprised by the influence of Italian tradition and inspiration, from dishes like our Kangaroo Tartare, our Tortelloni Cacio e Pepe and our Latte e Miele, inspired by our favourite Italian dishes.
View Menu"See the possibility, not the problem"
Andrea | Al Dente Chef
At-Home Dining
If you prefer a quality meal at home, without the fuss of preparing it all yourself, we're here to lend a helping hand. We're always busy kneading, rolling, filling and folding our signature egg-yolk rich pasta dough, cushioning creative flavours between the sheets of pasta, ready for you to prepare at home.
We release a weekly menu via our partner platform, Cookaborough, via email, for you to browse through our products, ready to be delivered to your door each week on a Saturday.
Weekly specials, signature mainstays, and our favourite flavours of Italy and Australia are always available.
Order Now"You can talk about wine and food with everyone. When everything is good, this is the best place in the world."
Davide | Al Dente Chef
How Al Dente Started
Our story is one about belief, passion and hard work.
We started Al Dente during a global pandemic which changed every aspect of life to the core; a time when nothing was taken for granted, but we kept working hard towards our dreams.
We're building our community, our Al Dente family, here in Carlton.
Learn More About Chef AndreaFunctions & Events
We'd love to cater for your special celebration, whether in our space, in our private dining room, at an external location, or in the comfort of your own home.
We understand that no two events are the same; that's why we're dedicated to bringing your vision to life. Our expert events coordinating team are flexible, creative and passionate, ready to make your next special occasion an incredible one.
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