Al Dente

What a great place in my neighborhood! Absolutely delicious Italian food, pastas, pizzas, and Italian pastries. Oh and the chocolate cookies are the best I've ever had. A few casual tables or take out. Salads are coming soon. Oh and the Italian owners are friendly and helpful

Amazing Fresh Pasta & Sauce" A Hidden Gem!I stopped by this new pasta shop on ​Pico, Al DENTE ​I​n Rancho Park, I am so glad I did! The place is small but welcoming, with a great selection of fresh pasta and house-made sauces. I ordered takeout, and everything was packaged beautifully​and very fresh.I tried the Tagliatelle pasta, with their signature vodka sauce, and it was incredible, flavorful, and made with high-quality ingredients. I also grabbed a container of their ​b​bolognese sauce​ for my husband, and it was just as amazing. Prices were reasonable for the quality, Also the owner is Michelin-recognized chef Luigi Fineo. I can't wait to g​o back to try more! If you love fresh, homemade pasta, this spot is a must-visit.

Super fresh pasta and rich flavors! We got the Bucatini Carbonara and Cavatelli. Loved both but Cavatelli was my favorite, light enough for me to keep eating the whole thing! Staff and chef were super friendly! We'll be back again to try more pasta and their pizza. Really great place to pick up just fresh pasta too to make at home.

I'm so thrilled that fresh, authentic pasta has arrived in our neighborhood!! After a few trips to Italy, I'm a bit spoiled and always hunting for quality pasta. Al Dente offers just that! They have a variety of prepared ready-to-cook pastas, sauces, and pizza. It's so convenient for a weekday meal or last-minute guests. Luigi was super helpful with his suggestions. There are a couple high top tables indoors and outdoors for a quick slice of pizza. They will also offer salads soon. Highly recommend!

Officially open! This place is going to explode in popularity, so come by now before there's a line out the door. This is primarily a take-out spot, with just a few tables inside. What to get:Pizza - a variety of pizzas available by the slice at the counter. There's pesto, fresh tomatoes, rapini, prosciutto. Omg, you can't go wrong. The pizzas are soo good.Pasta - Fresh pasta dishes, made to order. Check out the menu. I tried a pesto pasta during the soft opening and it was delicious.Fresh Pasta - Take some pasta home with you to prepare at home. There's spaghetti, linguini, rotini, penne, and more. Keep the pasta refrigerated so it stays fresh.I can't say enough good things about Al Dente. Everything is amazing.

This is some dangerously* good pizza... I've always had harder / chewier pizza crust. I was stunned that these ones kind melted in my mouth I had a slice of the salami one and the tomato vegetarian one. The flavors were incredible. Can't wait to go back and try different ones!

Hands down the Best pasta in town! What a great addition to the neighborhood. Delicious food freshly made by Chef Luigi, highly recommended! Check out his culinary background and you'll know why it's so good!

The pizza and focaccia are so delicious! I am usually not a crust eater, but this pizza is too good to leave any behind. Luigi is so friendly and sincere, this is the neighborhood pasta place you've been looking for!

I dropped in for a quick slice of pizza. Delicious! Loved the look and feel of the place.

Al Dente - Westwood's New Italian GemAl Dente on Pico is a must-visit for incredible Italian food and outstanding service. Every dish was bursting with flavor, with perfectly cooked pasta and rich, authentic sauces.The highlight of our visit was Dante, who took amazing care of us--kind, helpful, and incredibly knowledgeable. His warm hospitality made our experience even more special.If you love great Italian food in a welcoming atmosphere, Al Dente is the place to go. We'll definitely be back!