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We have eaten at Al Dente's in St. Johns many times, and it remains one of our favorite restaurants. We returned for a full Culinary Duo review expecting another excellent meal, but the kitchen surprised us with a tasting that showcased just how much technique and attention to detail go into their food. We started with the calamari, prepared with prime rings without tentacles and sautéed with sliced peppers. Tender, flavorful, and different from the typical calamari plate, it earned one of our Best of the Best Dish Awards. Their gnocchi is another longtime favorite and Best of the Best winner. It is sautéed and finished with a white wine bath, creating a wonderful texture that separates it from traditional boiled gnocchi. The short ribs became our third Best of the Best selection. The beef was fall-apart tender with mushrooms and a port-based sauce that added a subtle sweetness and incredible depth. Rich garlic and herb mashed potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetables completed an outstanding plate. The salmon with lobster ravioli was another highlight. The salmon was a thick, beautifully cooked cut, tender and moist. What really elevated the dish was the addition of actual lobster claw meat over the salmon and ravioli, all complemented by a wine sauce. We love when a restaurant takes that extra step instead of simply serving lobster ravioli and stopping there. Next came beef tenderloin medallions with white truffle mushroom risotto and seasonal vegetables. The tenderloin was beautifully prepared, while the risotto combined mushrooms, cream, Parmesan, truffles, and white truffle oil for a rich, earthy complement to the beef. The chef finished our tasting with a Dubai chocolate pistachio tart, beautifully presented with chocolate drizzle and whipped cream. It was incredibly rich and decadent, with that wonderful combination of pistachio and dark chocolate. What impressed us most was the consistency from one course to the next. There really wasn't a weak plate in the tasting. Our Culinary Duo score: 58/60, ★★★★★ 5 Stars. Al Dente's remains one of our Favorite Tables Around Town. If you are looking for an elevated Italian dinner or a great date-night restaurant in St. Johns, this belongs on your list. Check out our food photos before you go, but be warned, they may make deciding what to order even harder.
Absolutely. Here’s a strong Google review: 5 Stars Al Dente’s is hands down the best Italian food in town. This is a hardworking, family-owned restaurant, and you can feel that in everything they do. The food is always fresh, delicious, and made with care. They have also taken amazing care of us at our Christmas party, and everything was perfect. Great food, great service, and a team that truly cares about their customers. If you want real Italian food and a place that treats you like family, Al Dente’s is it. Highly recommend!
In my experiences, Italian restaurants are a dime a dozen. But once in a while, you find that diamond in the rough and this place IS IT! From the moment we walked in to paying the bill, the staff was phenomenal. They were friendly, accommodating, informative, suggestive, and it was an all around fantastic experience. I had the Gnocchi with pink sauce and added blackened chicken. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and grilled. The gnocchi was sooo good. The Seafood Rissotto was amazing - just the right amount of sauces and flavors to not be overdone but full, complete, and complementary. The drinks were amazing, especially the pistachio martini. Some of the best calamari I've eaten - lightly breaded and fried, not rubbery or chewy. And the bruschetta was also great, including the presentation. Overall, top notch experience, mouthwatering food, and absolutely wonderful service. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommended!
We tried all of the appetizers the other night and they were all a hit. One our families favorites though was the garlic shrimp and then dipping the bread in the sauce! Great bar staff and drinks as well. All of the servers and staff were friendly and attentive.
I made a reservation ahead of time and mentioned that we had a special event, my wife's birthday. We were seated promptly and it seemed that they were just winding down from happy hour and the early dinner rush. The table seating was a bit awkward or crammed but we made due. We were handed off between people and asked several times for a kids menu only to find out they did not have one? Our waitress let us know verbally what was available for the 6 year old. There was some confusion as to which wines could be sampled. We ordered some wine samples and blackened fish bites for an appetizer. The fish bites and the sauce were great, very tasty. We then ordered our food and this is where our evening shined. I think that each of us were only able to eat half of our dishes due to the generous portions. I had beef medallions over pasta and might I say they were done wonderfully. The food is amazing. Even the spaghetti with a meatball for our 6 year old grandson was great! We will definitely go back again, perhaps at a different time. The other bummer was although I included the special occasion on my reservation, no mention was made of it while we were there. I did not ask about it and we just pressed on. The food is worth the trip.
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