Al Dente - Parsippany

Tucked away in a small shopping center, this restaurant might not look like much from the outside, but don't be fooled—the food is delicious. The spicy calamari is exceptional, and the salmon is fantastic. Portions are generous as well. If you're looking for a great meal at a reasonable price, this is the place to go.

The servers were friendly and attentive, making sure our timing was just right. Each meal also came with a house salad, which was a nice touch. This charming little BYOB spot has signs in the window advertising special offers for takeout, but I should note that they are no longer honoring the discounts mentioned. When we inquired, the staff seemed unaware of it, and there’s a sign by the door indicating that they aren’t accepting discount vouchers anymore, so it's best to disregard the offers on Yelp. Overall, a pleasant dining experience! No photos this time.

A staff member brought us complimentary bread with butter while we looked over the menu. For our appetizer, we shared the artichoke special, which consisted of a whole artichoke with a broth of breadcrumbs and garlic, baked to perfection. It was delicious and well-seasoned. For our main courses, we ordered the homemade rigatoni stuffed with ricotta and served with veal meatballs in a vodka pink sauce, as well as the Mama Mia chicken, which was easily baked with eggplant and mozzarella cheese over gnocchi in vodka sauce. Both plates were served hot and had a wonderful homemade flavor. The staff would occasionally check in to ensure everything was satisfactory. The prices were reasonable, and the portions were generous. Unfortunately, they didn't have any desserts available, though the dessert menu looked appealing. At the end of our meal, I mentioned to one of the staff members about the 15% Yelp check-in discount. She informed me that there was no discount available at this time, and that it wasn’t posted at the entrance. She did try to get that information removed from the app. If you’re in the area, I highly recommend giving this place a try!

For years we visited this restaurant and made reservations, but was hardly necessary as most tables were empty. was quick and well maintained. started with the fried calamari, which incredibly mouth melts fresh and cooked for perfection. I do not remember that calamari had this good ever, was pleasantly surprised. Wife have fought the panco salmon with deijon senfsauce, which she completes. I had the lamb chips with double boiled and was so good. finished with carrot cake and coffee and under $100. Definitively one of our best meals and not sure why this place was so empty. the service was perfect everywhere. the owner thanked us for coming. 5 stars everywhere. highly recommended!

I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised as I am extremely picky and have not had a good Italian food delivery in probably too many years, I had actually given up. It was my first time trying Al Dante and ordered Chicken parmesan with penne and vodka sauce over both (no red sauce) . I am in the industry so I can tell quality. They took every extra step for freshness, Including wrapping each container with film to keep the freshness in and the chicken perfectly moist. The simplest things can make your day, and this place has restored my faith in take out! I am so happy to have finally found My Place for good Italian Food