Al Dente
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(202) 244-2223Other options
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Italian
- Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
- Phone number
(202) 244-2223
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Catering
Catering is by request
- Neighborhood
Tenleytown
- Parking details
Free parking weeknights after 5:00PM and all day Saturday & Sunday. 50% OFF weekdays before 5:00PM with validation
- Public transit
Tenleytown/American University metro stop on the red line and the N2/N4/N6 bus lines.
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
What 1,253 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.3Food
- 4.2Service
- 4.2Ambience
- 4.2Value
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Alice
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
Al Dente does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Al Dente also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 244-2223.
Al Dente is rated 4.3 stars by 1253 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(202) 244-2223Other options
3201 New Mexico Ave. Suite E NW, Washington, DC 20016
Dining areas
Additional information
- Neighborhood
Tenleytown
- Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
- Cuisines
Italian
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
Free parking weeknights after 5:00PM and all day Saturday & Sunday. 50% OFF weekdays before 5:00PM with validation
- Public transit
Tenleytown/American University metro stop on the red line and the N2/N4/N6 bus lines.
- Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(202) 244-2223
- Catering
Catering is by request