Al Dente South Kensington is an Italian pasta restaurant at 65 Old Brompton Road. The kitchen makes pasta on site each day, and the dining room brings the feel of an Italian pastificio to one of the group’s larger London locations, with tables available for reservations and walk-in guests.
Roman classics are a particular strength. Spaghettoni carbonara combines guanciale, egg, pecorino and black pepper, while tonnarelli cacio e pepe and rigatoni amatriciana demonstrate how a short list of carefully chosen ingredients can produce full, direct flavours.
The pasta selection travels beyond Rome through pesto, beef ragu, sausage and nduja, seafood linguine and ravioli filled with pumpkin or with spinach, mushroom, ricotta and truffle. Antipasti, aubergine parmigiana, lasagne, salads and a small Roman pinsa selection give groups alternatives around the central pasta offering.
Italian wine and aperitivo style drinks complement the food, while tiramisu, cannolo and semifreddo offer a traditional ending. Gluten free pasta is available for an additional charge, but guests with allergies or dietary requirements should still discuss ingredients and preparation with the team.
Address: 65 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW7 3JS, England
Al Dente South Kensington Menu
Antipasti
Our homemade Focaccia and Breadsticks basket
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Bread with cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic
Arancini selection
6 Arancini: Cacio e pepe, Amatriciana, Beef ragù
Piadina Vegetariana
Tomatoes, aubergines, buffalo mozzarella, rocket
Piadina Romagnola
Prosciutto di Parma 24 months, mozzarella, rocket
Beef Carpaccio
Carpaccio-style roast beef served with a balsamic vinegar glaze, rocket, and cherry tomatoes.
Fried Calamari and Veggies
Deep fried calamari with mixed vegetables
Burrata and Parma Ham
Pasta
Spaghettone sciuè sciuè
Confit datterini tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil
Penne all’Arrabbiata
Tomato sauce, chili, garlic, parsley
Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe
Pecorino cheese, parmesan cheese, black pepper
Paccheri al Ragú
Minced beef, tomato sauce, mixed vegs
Rigatoni all’Amatriciana
Guanciale, tomato sauce, pecorino cheese, black pepper
Spaghettoni alla Carbonara
Guanciale, free range eggs, pecorino cheese, black pepper
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil, parmesan cheese, garlic
Paccheri Salsiccia e ‘Nduja
Italian sausage, spicy ‘nduja, tomato sauce, parsley
Paccheri alla Boscaiola
Italian sausage, porcini mushrooms, double cream, parmesan cheese
Ravioli Zucca e Pecorino
Pumpkin, pecorino cheese, nutmeg, amaretto biscuit in a butter and sage sauce
Ravioli Al Dente
Spinach, mushrooms, ricotta cheese, truffle and parmesan fondue
Linguine Seafood
Prawns, squid, mussels, cherry tomatoes, garlic and chili
Red Prawn Gnocchi
Datterini tomatoes, prawns, crustaceans bisque, basil, chili
Tagliolini with Fresh Truffle
Butter, truffle paste, fresh black truffle and parmesan cheese
From the Oven & More
8” Roman Pinsa Margherita
Parmigiana
Aubergines, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese
Lasagna
Beef mince, bechamel, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese
Minestrone di Verdure
Fresh mixed vegetables soup
Chicken Escalope
Salads & Sides
French Fries
Tenderstem Broccoli with Chili, Garlic and Rosemary
Green Feta Salad
Lettuce, Green olives, cucumber, feta, avocado
Caprese Salad
Buffalo mozzarella and plum tomatoes
Caesar Salad
Chicken, lettuce, crispy bread croutons, Caesar dressing, Parmesan shavings
Desserts
Gluten Free Hazelnut/Pistachio Semifreddo
Gelato Tartufo Bianco Affogato al Caffe’
Cannolo Siciliano
Tiramisù
Profiteroles
Cocktails
Aperol Spritz
Campari Spritz
Limoncello Spritz
Gin (Hendricks) tonic
Gin (Monkey) tonic
Vodka (Absolut) tonic
Tequila
Don Julio Reposado
Patron Anejo
Whiskey
J Walker black label
Glenfiddich single malt 12YR
Hibiki Japanese
Oban 14YR
Amaro
Disaronno
Montenegro
Grappa
Grappa Barrique Greco Di Tufo
Grappa Tignanello
Beer
Peroni
Ichnusa
Peroni 0,0%
Hot Drinks
Espresso
Macchiato
Cappuccino
Latte
Americano
Flat White
Cold Drinks
Acqua Panna
Acqua San Pellegrino
Coca-Cola Reg.
Coca-Cola Zero
San Pellegrino Orange organic
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Against typical prices in London
- Espresso Typical in London: £3.00 £2.50
- Cappuccino Typical in London: £3.90 £3.50
- Latte Typical in London: £3.90 £3.50
- Americano Typical in London: £3.50 £3.50
- Flat white Typical in London: £3.95 £3.00
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