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Al Dente Restaurant

139 Easter Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QA, Scotland
01316521932
Ranked #24 of 1,018 restaurants in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 119 Reviews
Price range: $25 - $57
Cuisines: Italian
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Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Neighborhood: Leith
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119 reviews from our community

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lindy2
West Yorkshire, England
Contributor
11 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

The food was fantastic, freshley prepared. The house wine was excellent and reasonably priced. Highly reccomended More

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charbal
scotland
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Went here using a KGB voucher. 2 starters 2 mains and 2 glasses of wine £25. Starters were tasty. We both had fish for a main which was also excellent. When we arrived they were busy and forgot to give us menu's. The waiter was quickly over with a glass of wine each on the house due to our waiting... More

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kittyivan
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Great service fantastic food. Not your typical pizzas or pastas- completely unique food. Friendly service More

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Lewis K
Bristol, United Kingdom
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Cannot recommend this restaurant with more enthusiasm. Food was absolutely delicious! More

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PALMA2430
ABERDEEN
Contributor
19 reviews
16 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

We (5) arrived with our printed booking confirmation to be told they didn't have our booking and we'd have to wait 20-25 minutes. We didn't wait. Tip: Phone to check your booking is there More

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auntiemags
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I live within a 10 minute walk of this restaurant and I walk past it almost every day. The service and food were wonderful. It's a lovely cosy place. Be sure to try the lamb - it's the best I've tasted since Biarritz in the 80s. More

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mathelaci
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
43 reviews
17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We have been here a couple of times, and we were always very impressed! Its definitely the best italian food in Leith! Waiters are very friendly. its one of my favourite restaurants in the town. But don't go here if you want pizza! More

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Simon H
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
31 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012

Can be great, can miss the target, worth the punt and a repeat visit if they don't get it spot-on 1st time - great putenessca More

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mmickeeee
mmickeeee
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12 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I love Italian food. This place did not dissapoint. I visited with my dad before going to the theatre. I had found it via another website and checked the reviews on tripadvisor whch confirmed it was a must try. The location is not city centre but please do not let that put you off as it is worth the short... More

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AnnaF64
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
33 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This is my third visit to Al Dente as it is my dad's favourite restaurant. The food is always lovely, with surprising ingredients and authentically Italian without any cliches. The wine is good and the service friendly and attentive without being over-powering. Love it. More

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