Al Dente Restaurant & Bar in Liverpool

I love this restaurant. I remember visiting when it opened and the prices were low with large portions. The prices have risen, but tje quality of the food is great. The staff have always been lovely without exception. So happy to see the restaurant flourish and for all the hard work and experience to be rewarded. I'll save up one day for the chateaubriand or the tomahawk steak

Really delicious food! Not as expensive as we were expecting but everything tasted really fresh and delicious.

Went as a part of a work event. Nice drinks and food. Had a pint of "Damn Lemon" and a 10oz Sir Loin Steak with pepper sauce, was quite amazing. The cost however was quite pricey, around £22 for the steak, and £4 per pint. Atmosphere was nice, plenty of lights at the bar, lots of windows, and a TV broadcasting a YouTube video of a beach somewhere. Service was fine, no problems at all.

Delicious food, lovely service and lively atmosphere vibe. Was very pleased to hear food was all Halal. Food was very filling and not too pricey.

Every meal here feels like a gift.!!!!!!!!

Al Dente is a lovely restaurant and the staff were pleasant. I ordered the vegetarian risotto with added chicken. I asked could the chef not use too much garlic as it doesn't agree with me. I was told it's not too garlicky. The dish looked lovely and appetising. However, the garlic was overpowering and masked all other flavours. I could have happily refused to eat it, but I would have had to pay for it, and I was very hungry, I ate a fair portion of it. It's likely the meals are batch cooked, and if so, no adjustments can be made. So this eliminates any enquiries from staff about dietary needs. With less garlic, the meal would have been lovely. I wasn't able to eat it all as it was making me feel sickly. This is disappointing, as I would be weary of going there again. For anyone who likes a lot of garlic, I would recommend Al Dente.

Service was great but the food (I had pasta) was below average in my opinion. The chicken added to the pasta had a weird texture as though it had been over-microwaved. The pasta sauce was quite bitty (more so than I am used to when I make pasta sauce from scratch) and didn’t have much flavour. Cheesecake & halloumi fries were great though so possibly just a bad day for the pasta.

Very nice little Italian restaurant with a great value lunch menu. I had bruchetta followed by linguine Bolognese. Service was quick and polite and the food was delicious, well presented and too much for me too eat. And the roof opens too.

Hi, my name is Ruby woof woof. I came along to al dente with my humans. What a lovely welcome we had. I was asked if I would like some salmon off the menu. It was delicious. I will definitely be coming again. My humans had a great meal too. Thanks to all the staff for a lovely warm welcome. Hope to see you again next week.

Tasty meditteranean style food, very comfortable and relaxed environment, wonderful desserts and friendly welcoming staff.

Al Dente Restaurant We had dinner at Al Dente last night, and I highly recommend booking a table in advance, as the restaurant is quite popular. The atmosphere is cosy and inviting, with a lively yet comfortable ambiance. Food & Drinks The menu offers a great selection of dishes. I ordered the sirloin steak (medium-rare)—it was flavorful, though slightly chewy in some parts. We also tried the lamb with mashed potatoes, which was incredibly tender and full of rich flavor. For pasta lovers, we sampled the Carbonara—delicious, creamy, and very filling (we couldn’t even finish the whole portion!). The shrimp pasta was equally tasty and satisfying, making it a great choice for seafood enthusiasts. Service & Overall Experience The service truly stood out. The waitstaff were attentive, polite, and knowledgeable, helping us choose dishes and making sure we had a great dining experience. Their attention to detail added to the overall enjoyment of the evening. If you're looking for a delicious Mediterranean dining experience in a warm and welcoming setting, Al Dente is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended!

Absolutely loved Al Dente! The atmosphere was cozy and elegant, the service was top-notch, and the food was simply outstanding – every dish was bursting with flavor. Can’t wait to come back! Highly recommend!

Gorgeous food and great service defo visit again soon

service was so quick and food was amazing!! highly recommend

Amazing food, great service and wonderful ambience. What a little gem this place was.

Lovely restaurant if you like authentic Italian food 😋 like me calsone is my favourite

I have been here couple of times and every time we received great service , amazing food and the fact that the place is dog friendly makes it perfect choice for me 😊 Staff always very friendly , atmosphere is lovely , the restaurant is beautifully decorated and very clean 👌

we had an amazing meal with the family it was all good and the cocktails where also very good

We celebrated my mum’s 60th Birthday last night at Al Dente, there was a group of 35 of us adults and children. The food, service and staff were amazing, I would highly recommend. The correspondence leading up to the evening was brilliant, Sham maintained contact via WhatsApp and nothing was too much. Thank you 😊

Everything amazing. I highly recommend the Baklava desert 🤤 Service is excellent as always.

Very friendly staff, lovely place.

Had an amazing meal here before Christmas. Can't fault anything. Thank you 😊 Will definitely be back.

Thank you to all staff at Al dente for making our Christmas day so amazing, food was gorgeous!, sevice was excellent!, so pleased and there was no rush and gave us time between course's unlike some places. We have been to Al dente quite a few times, so know how good food and service is but Christmas day with large family is a special time and best recommendation can give is we will look forward to 100% booking again next year. Our thanks again from Jones family.

We have eaten at Al Dente quite a few times and has always been great, but we had a group of 10 of us for Christmas Dinner and it was superb. The food was cooked to perfection. All came out at the same time including children's meals. Nothing was too much trouble and we had everything we needed. It was such a lovely, warm friendly festive atmosphere. Would highly recommend and would definitely do it again. Just a massive thank you to all the chefs, staff and management who worked so hard and made our day so enjoyable 👏🤗❤️ xx

When you enter the restaurant, you are greeted by an interesting setting, quite modern, new, fresh, a classic. The place is in a good area, it doesn't have a terrace, as it were, but you don't need the interior, everything looks very smokey, it's true that we were also on New Year's, it was very cold and it was the holidays. The menu offers a fairly wide range of dishes, you have plenty to choose from. There are also vegetarian and vegan dishes, but I didn't notice them. I ate a pizza with cheese, a little oily for my taste, but tasty, I would come back, I recommend it. All the products were fresh, and the dishes had the warmth of home cooking. The restaurant also caters for all tastes, offering a wide selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The prices of the dishes are decent. It is justified, the quality-price ratio. The place was about half full, the food came in a decent time of 15-20 minutes.  The service was good, the waiters are kind, funny and very talkative, in a good way and they do their job very well. I recommend it if you have an appetite for something Italian, as long as you are in the area.

I ordered Garlic Mushrooms, perfectly prepared, slight pop when you bite into one. Creamy, buttery, sauce with just the right amount garlic (perfect amount should you be on a successful date) 😉 I ordered a side of mashed potatoes, you might think it too much however add them to the remaining garlic sauce and another gorgeous side dish happens! Chef was gracious and sent out the Avocado prawns for me to taste. What a delightful gesture! The Avocado was perfectly ripe with soft texture and buttery, nutty flavor My prawns were a little crisp as a well prepared prawn should be. Prawns in a soft smear of chili dressing with consistency of soft cheese. Starts off slightly sweet and then pop comes the smokey heat. The plate is drizzled with a gentle syrup of Balsamic vinegar and a sprinkling of pink sea salt to balance all ingredients. Tyler was my server his was pleasant and had a most welcoming smile. He took my challenge of surprising me between two choices I offered with a little grin. Nice young man.

Had a fantastic night with the family for our 60th wedding anniversary. We couldn't fault the food and the service. We'll definitely go again and would highly recommend it.

Very average food probably would not return. Theres better restuarants out there Sorry 😢

I went for dinner and, overall, it was a great experience. The food was nice and the atmosphere, while a bit busy, it still felt warm and friendly. The best part was the service. Our waitress, Desiree, was really attentive and professional making sure we were taken care of.

The pics don't do this extraordinary experience justice. We had an absolutely incredible experience, from the crab and lobster ravioli to the salt and pepper chicken to the cheese pizza to shrimp toast finished with baklava and the sticky toffee pudding, it was our best meal we've had in Liverpool, and we've ate at a dozen places during our week visit to the awesome city. Highly, highly recommend.

The food was great, staff friendly and helpful. Not rushed. Great night.

Good food. Service great lovely waitress. Very rude male waiter constantly saying they need the table back near the 2hr table slot but they where not coming to take dessert order.

I enjoyed a meal here with family. Although the meals were good, I was slightly less keen on the atmosphere of the restaurant and the approaches from staff at every opportunity to remind us to vacate the table. The restaurant is large, bright and open.

Beautiful place, excellent food. Staff were terrific.

Great choice of food on the menu, lovely atmosphere and staff

Everything was very good and great attention to detail very relaxing place to sit and drink once finish your meal , price is great , atmosphere perfect will definitely return with family & friends….

I literally couldn't fault this place, fantastic staff, fantastic service, good size servings and above all else fantastic food!! Honestly, don't hesitate - it's amazing! 🤤😋😋😋

Food was terrible. Pasta was clearly from a box, sauce was watery, mushrooms from a can. They are clearly over compensating with the decor and the glassware but the food was nothing to write home about. Won’t be back. (Servers were wonderful)

Food was nice that's about it. Ordered food, went toilet and came back and starters where already on the tables. Ate that once finished was asked if we where ready for mains, asked wait 10 minutes. After about 8 minutes asked if we where ready. After food had a coffee first cup had a finger nail in it, got sent back and a new one returned, this new one then had an eye lash. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to next doors dog

I spent my birthday there last night. Fantastic food and service. The waitresses one who was from Argentina were fantastic and helped make it a special night. Highly recommend.

The food was amazing, so lovely, and presented lovely. Just the service was the let down from my experience. The staff were quite rude and straightforward, felt quite uncomfortable at times, especially due to the constant glares. My table had ordered drinks, and my drink had came but my friend’s drink had not came until she had to tell the waitress that she had ordered a drink after the food had came to our table. I understand this can happen but the restaurant was quiet and had just recently opened for the day, and the waitresses had been standing in front of us on their phones. We ordered the £12.95 meal - two courses. But I believe that they had not put it on the receipt and it has came out a lot more expensive than it should have been, but when I wondered this, the waitress said “is there an issue? in a rude manner. At this point I was just fed up of the rudeness and wanted to leave. In the end, we just left the restaurant. I did question whether the waitress had an issue with me and my friend as she was polite to the rest of the customers in the restaurant, sad really as the food was great.

The place didn’t have Italian vibe at all. The menu didn’t seem purely Italian either and pasta wasn’t Al Dente…. The steak was good but a bit over cooked (we ordered medium rare and it was more medium than medium rare). The service however was really good! We were served by a lady called Masha, she was very professional and asked about our allergies and food preferences, she took care of serving everything fast. She would stop for a quick chat to ask if all is good etc and she really made us feel welcome! Masha found out it was my birthday and she made a surprise by bringing us a peace of a cake and the staff sang me happy birthday! It was really nice and touching! Thank you Masha 😂

Noisy atmosphere, however, just right if you like it like that. Thought it was a little on the expensive side but I suppose it is far from a greasy spoon, staff are very efficient, cheerful and courteous. Absolutely lovely.

Staff wonderful, food delicious will definitely go again

I was very impressed with the steak l had it was exceptional 😋 I will be going back again first class service Nice thing is we did not book we took a chance and seen if there were any booking lucky enough they had a table for 2 Staff were very helpful

First time in Al Dente. The food and service are exemplary (however my starter was cold..warmed up for me) with no problem. Would definitely go again.

Excellent food and service. Will definitely return. 👍👍👍👍👍

Italy in the heart of Liverpool - is it possible? That's how it is in Al Dente. Nice place, large and spacious, with many places to eat. The service was very nice and helpful when choosing from the menu. Most importantly, delicious food that will take you to Italy in a second. I recommend

Fantastic food , pleasant Atmosphere, friendly staff .Recommend the crab and lobster ravioli.

Friendly staff great place for families and friends alike very bright and airy

Awesome food, always think people over act about food but I almost did a 'when Harry met Sally' moment with mine. Peroni on tap is a bit dangerous though!!! Food was about £50 for two, drinks were about £70 Cocktail's 🍸 were cracking but expensive.

We went to lunch to celebrate my two children's birthdays. The evening was short because the service was very attentive but it felt like they were in a hurry to serve us, clean up, and get us to leave. The food was delicious 😋 and with very good portions. It is the best Mediterranean / Italian food place in Liverpool that I have ever tried.

It was a rainy Monday lunchtime and was the perfect place to eat. Good food and service a nice atmosphere.

GCSE results day,2024 dinner for four different tastes for food, teenage had pizza ( oh it was 👍) two fish lovers and a meat lover, it delivered, thank you so much, staff amazing lovely experience see you soon 💯❤️

Beautiful restaurant on Lark Lane, staff lovely only had light bite to eat but was really nice.

Went to al dente at very short notice on a busy sunny Saturday afternoon. Not only did the team fit 5 of us in at short notice..but the care they showed us with one of us in a wheelchair..was lovely. Food as usual ..was lush.but what sets them apart..is their team..from wait staff to kitchen team..bar staff..all just great..thank you for a great afternoon in the sun.😎

Had lunch on a weekday Food was fantastic Service was amazing Venue very very nice

The only way to describe this place is Absolutely Amazing. It's my favourite place to eat by far, tonight we were made to feel like royalty but it appears that's how they treat everyone. All the staff were so lovely and so attentive. Once again the food was second to none. Can't wait to go back. Massive thank you to the team at Al Dente for making our evening so special and helping us celebrate my mums 83 birthday she had the beat time❤️

ABSOLUTELY DREADFUL. Service do quick you know this was food cooked hours before we sat down. Service missed out my Olives and she looked annoyed at me when I asked where they were. They were dreadful too. Never again!!!!!

For me personally I found Al Dented, tick all my boxes food was great really good service and I enjoyed my visit.

Booked for the first time for my wife’s birthday lunch, staff very attentive and friendly, the little one was happy after he was given some pencils to colour in with. Food was really good, the little one commented it was the best pizza he has ever had so a ringing endorsement. Will definitely return.

What a find!! Lovely staff, brilliant food and nice atmosphere.

Great service, lovely food and good portions. The bakalava dessert is to die for! Look forward to coming back and trying more dishes!

We stopped by Al Dente for lunch while visiting family in Liverpool, and I’m so glad we did. They have a fabulous lunch menu for a great price, 2 courses for £12.95 or 3 courses for £16.95. We opted for the 2 courses and had halloumi fries and bruschetta as the appetizers and spaghetti carbonara and salt and pepper king prawns as the mains. The spaghetti carbonara and the salt and pepper king prawns were incredible! The restaurant is very beautiful, with many windows, pretty lighting and a beautiful patio with outdoors seating. I will definitely visit again!

Went here father's day June 24. Its on lark lane Sefton Park Liverpool. Very well located for other bars after your meal. Food lovely. Staff fab. We'll worth a visit.

Would like to start with the positives. The staff are lovely and the cocktails are great. Because of this I had high expectations for the food and I was so disappointed. The Caesar salad had broken up breadsticks in place of croutons, some lettuce, sauce, sprinkle of cheese and what looked like one frozen chicken breast sliced on the top. For the price of it I expected MUCH more. Also the chips aren’t homemade and weren’t cheap either. Would come again for drinks but not food. Just in response to the reply, thanks very much for taking it on board. I will take you up on that if I visit again.

Beautiful lunch for my birthday, attentive and friendly staff , looking forward to booking again soon

Lovely people who run and serve you at this restaurant nothing to much trouble for them !

Tremendous food, brilliant staff, amazing atmosphere. Thank you, 100% will be back 💋

Love Al Dente and as always had a fab meal and wonderful service. However, as we were celebrating a 21st birthday and were very disappointed to be placed on a long table by the kitchens and toilet. Hardly the best place to be to celebrate your 21st. We did request to be moved and the waitress was so helpful and asked but was told there were no more ables available to seat 10. Because we do like the atmosphere of the restaurant we will go again but wlll ensure we know where we will be seated when booking. Would like to say our lovely waiter was wonderful - just disappointed in whoever did the table planning

It was the first time we had been to Al-Dente. We were delighted with the service and food.

Lovely dinner for my mums birthday. The staff are super attentive and the service is rapid. The food is excellent for the price and the desserts are to die for!!! Definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a lovely meal out. Shout out to the staff for making our experience amazingly

Food hygiene rating of 2. Underwhelming food.

Everything was bland. The chicken burger lacked flavour, and the hot chocolate cake had a very processed taste.

Probably the best Italian food we've eaten in a long time. Even though it was busy very good service and excellent food. Highly recommend the lobster and crab ravioli!

Definitely one of my favourite places to eat a good quattro formagi

Delicious dishes and desserts. I recommend risotto with seabass. It was a good stop on the way to Sefton Park.

Another excellent meal. We sat outside in the sun this time.

Had a super evening with friends food was super really good staff good atmosphere well worth a visit

First time, called in for late lunch. Usually start at top of Lark Lane but saw this place on way in. What a find! Brilliant lunch fixed price menu, food being excellent, good portions sizes and lovely presentation. The staff are really friendly and attentive. We will certainly be back again. 👌

Visited this restaurant to celebrate our daughter graduating 🎉. Food was excellent and staff were friendly and helpful

Just spent an absolutely lovely afternoon in Al Dente , the staff, atmosphere , food and cocktails are top draw 👌🏽 would definitely recommend and will be back. ❣️

We had dinner yesterday with my partner I ordered King proem linguini my partner order pizza , I now the place use to be one of good restaurants but yesterday’s food wasn’t good , the pizza looks from shop it’s cold , main don’t test good sometimes missing we not even finish the meal we left, when I get home I start vomiting, I have been sick all night so I give 1 star

Love Al Dente! Been going here for years and every meal is 10/10. Super friendly staff and fantastic food. We celebrated a birthday with family and our dog.

Our new favourite restaurant! Incredibly delicious food and excellent service. Menu is great. Really nice drinks selection. Great atmosphere. The Tiramisu is god tier!

Beautiful food, starters: garlic butter prawns crostini, parma ham bruschetta, steak and houmous mains: pepperoni pizza with olives , rocket and red onion as extras; lamb chops; bbq chicken pizza All absolutely delicious, service great, very nice smiley staff, went extra mile to make cocktail of my choice not list2d on the menu 5 Thumbs up from us Walker Family

Good portion sizes, food was good and staff friendly.....it is a vibrant and busy place.

Great place for a family meal. Lovely staff with great service. Reasonable prices for food and drinks.

Wow what can I say. That lamb shank almost defeated me. Wasn't room for pudding, but worth it. Great place, friendly staff and delicious food.

What a great place, food was amazing and all the staff were very attentive.

Beautiful venue, very welcoming and the food is out of this world, absolutely gorgeous

Me and my friends came for a birthday meal, service was decent and staff all friendly. However food was not up to standard my friend got food poisoning from the seafood linguine and was very unwell. Carbonara and chicken Alfredo was incredibly oily with oil visibly all on the plate. Disappointing as the restaurant has potential but the food just wasn’t up to standard.

Exceeded my first expectation, friendly staff ,good food and presentation, although music was a noch higher than I would like other than that very much recommended

Place looked lovely inside, menu looked great, food looked great...just lacked flavour.

Steak was nice. Houmous OK. Others in the group weren't happy with their mains, in particular the Lasagne. My steak was fine though! Staff were really nice and accommodating. Really warm in there. It was a relief to go on the terrace for air! Food served really quick. I'd go again based off my main being nice and how great the staff were.

Good atmosphere. Attentive service

Brilliant service, fantastic food, wonderful atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone and everyone, great experience.

Went for the first time for a celebration meal and it was perfect. Good food, nice atmosphere and good value for money.

Waitress was lovely I swear she had a photographic memory there was 8 of us and she took the orders in her mind and didnt write it down food and service was very good

Really lovely long lunch with family - and two dogs - at Al Dente today. Food was lovely and portions good - Sea Bass was really delicious! Relaxed atmosphere, service was attentive and spot on, all staff were excellent and so friendly. They made a big fuss of the pooches (who loved the heated floor for lounging on!) which was good to see. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be returning!