Al Dente Italian Trattoria

910 Houston St #110, Fort Worth
(939) 335-7502

Recent Reviews

Eymen G

Came in with friends after a long day of conventions. The food was pretty good and decently priced as well, it’s just that the portions were quite small. Maybe I’m just a hungry man but the entree wasn’t able to make me full. It’s quite a small place and would recommend you to call in early to reserve seats if you’re coming in with a large group of people.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp, Garlic Knots

A. Fren

Came in with a party of nine at lunch hour and we were immediately accomodated. Great food, fast service, good prices.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pasta Primavera, Gnocchi, Caesar Salad, Pasta Al Dente, Garlic Knots

Brian Irr

2 days in a row, I showed up one and a 1/2 hours before they close. And when I asked for a table, the hostess rolled her eyes at me and said they aren't serving any more people. There was clearly open tables and open seats at the bar. I even offered to order for takeaway but she still turned me away.This place is conveniently located across the street from the convention center but what good is that if they aren't willing to seat people in their available seating?

Service: 1

Magdiel Chavez

came here on a visit from Houston. Delicious lasagna! Thank you for an excellent meal :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Thelma K.

The majority of the menu was pasta with sauce, no protein, no side, so keep that in mind when considering the cost. They did serve bread & butter. The salad was big, with shaved iceberg lettuce and a few toppings. I was going to get chicken parm, but the chicken is not breaded, which made me nervous, so we both got lasagna. Just a heads-up, rather than a free-standing square of lasagna with firm noodles, it was served in a dish baked under mozz, swimming in sweet sauce with soft noodles. If that's the kind of food you like, you'll love this place.

Issy H

Service was pretty awful and did not feel welcoming. The pasta (alfredo and linguine alla vodka) was not very good. This place does get a star for really tasty garlic knots and bread, but overall would not recommend.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Garlic Knots

Hannah B.

My husband and I came to try a new authentic Italian place, we were very excited! When I walked in (he was parking the car), there was no direction whether we seat ourselves or wait. I stood there for a while and then decided to sit myself. As I was putting my stuff down, the waitress (maybe owner) shook her head at me and said that I couldn't sit there, because she had to get the table ready for someone else. (This table sat empty almost the whole time we were there, btw). She told me if I wanted to eat I had to sit at the bar and that it would be no less than 45 minutes until we got our food. I decided to sit at the bar. At first our waitress at the bar was a younger lady and she was very attentive and got our drinks and appetizer order in immediately (this was our only interaction with her). Then the other waitress (owner?) took over. She asked us what we were eating & so we gave her our order. (This is about 20 minutes after our appetizer order went in.) We waited about 30 minutes for our appetizers, which was fine since she told me from the beginning it would be a long wait. We had to ask multiple times for refills. Tables started to become empty so we were hopeful we would get our food sooner. After waiting over an hour for our food, multiple people that cane in way after us were getting their food, we finally asked the waitress (owner?) when we could expect ours. She said let me check the order. And then she came back over and said for some reason our order didn't get put in - but the way she said it sounded like she was blaming the younger waitress.... It just really rubbed us the wrong way. The whole time she was extremely rude and curt with us - and everyone else for that matter! We won't be back!

David Pope

Nice little place, food not the best. Pasta under cooked, not once but twice on the same dish. Sorry, but will not return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Spicy Italian Sausage Rigatoni, Garlic Knots

Cassandra Scherer

This was the absolute best pasta I’ve ever had in my life! I should have taken a picture. But I took one bite and then there was no chance of me stopping for anything. It was too delicious! The garlic knots were incredible, the Spinaci Farfalle was divine, the tiramisu was heavenly, and the hot chocolate was surprisingly light but so flavorful. The entire meal felt like a warm hug. My whole family loved everything they ate. We will be coming back for any and every occasion. What a treasure of a find!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Gnocchi, Caprese Salad, Paste a La Vodka Sauce

Chevy Cote

This is absolutely the best Italian food!!Try the lasagna and the garlic knots. Fantastic!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mollie Cochrane

Our absolute FAVORITE spot in all of fort worth!!! I may have had the pasta al dente 4 days in a row and I have zero regrets ab it!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pasta Al Dente

Jilliane Banks

I felt like we were a burden with our party of six to be in there. The owners didn’t act like they wanted to wait on us. The pasta was okay but I can make it better. They were kinda rude.The bread and garlic knots were amazing!!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Garlic Knots

Leslie Patterson

After visiting the Kimbell, we decided to grab a bite to eat. My husband found this great restaurant. The garlic twists were so yummy! Our entrees were also (shrimp fettuccine and spinach farfalle). Give them a try, you will not be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Teri Walter

Quaint authentic Italian restaurant right near the convention center. Super reasonably priced. BYOB. Food was delicious, and, I had the gluten-free noodles. The owners cooked at served us. I will definitely be back next time I’m in Fort Worth. Smaller, so I recommend reservations on a Friday night. Loved

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Marie Blosser

This was excellent! The best rigatoni and shrimp in Gorgonzola sauce I’ve ever had! The owners were so kind. Great price! Call ahead for a reservation to be sure and get a table.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pasta Al Dente

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