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Al Dente Restaurant

139 Easter Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QA, Scotland (Leith)
01316521932
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Ranked #111 of 1,351 restaurants in Edinburgh
Price range: £16 - £38
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Leith
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Possibly the best risotto I have ever eaten in my life. This restaurant never fails to serve simple and delicious Italian fare. Every time I eat here, I find myself looking forward to the next time.

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Blairgowrie, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Excellent food with a pleasing mixture of authentic regional recipes and the chef's own creations. Attentive, friendly but discreet service, all at a reasonable cost.

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Buffalo, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

The lunch deal is excellent value. The dinner is an even better experience. Their pasta dishes are perfectly cooked, and show the chef is creative as well as talented. Their lamb, pork, and seafood dishes are just brilliant.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We love Al Dente. The food is made from scratch. The service is warm & friendly. Great place to bring kids, as they'll make simple pasta dishes for them. Leave room for desset, the tiramisu is divine. It's a little slice of Italy on Easter Road.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I have been to this restaurant many times - its a firm favourite ( pre -football lunch is a must). The food , service and value are fantastic . Innovative Italian food served with a smile and a great wine list. My purpose in writing this review is treally to say that the review by Anne further down the page... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The food was exquisite matched by professional and attentive service. While everything was of very good quality and very well prepared and presented, the pasta dishes stole the show. The best pasta, perfectly cooked and accompanied by outstanding, flavorful and richly satisfying sauces. We will go back again and again.

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Edinburgh
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19 reviews 19 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We chose this restaurant for a quiet family meal as we are awaiting the birth of our first grandchild and thought this was the type of restaurant that would cater for my heavily pregnant daughter-in-law. We were not disappointed. The welcome and consideration given made us feel very relaxed. A small amuse-bouche and a glass of prosseco (and a very... More

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Edinburgh
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28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We had a small family belated birthday meal last night at this delightful Bistro. 5 Adults and my 8 month old grandson. They were most apologetic that they didn't have a high chair for Patrick, but as it turned out he was so enthralled with the goings on, he was happy to be passed from one or another of us.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013 via mobile

Been to this place many times and its never a let down the food is great not your commercialised Italian food, very authentic and very fresh,well cooked ingredients the host is very passionate about what he does and is more than willing to talk you through the food your about to eat! Great place don't let location or the size... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Four of us visited for the first time on a deal which included the main meal and a glass of wine each. When we arrived we were warmly greeted by the owner who showed us to our table. We were brought olives and nice italian bread while we decided on our starters and main courses. I can't quite remember what... More

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