Al Dente Cucina Italiana

About Al Dente Cucina Italiana

Tucked into a corner of Newcastle, this is a small, genuinely warm Italian place where the chatter and easy smiles do a lot of the work — nobody blinks at a noisy toddler here. The team are lovely and quick with the food, which matters when someone's melting down; portions arrive like an Italian nonna is convinced you haven't eaten in weeks. The seafood linguine and gnocchi get particular praise, the bread is worth ordering more of, and there's cannoli to finish. High chairs, a kids' menu and vegan options are all sorted, plus outdoor seating if you'd rather have the pram outside. Be honest with yourself about the space, though: it's snug, better for a family of four than a big group, and the menu is short. Book if you can. One parent calls it "a little slice of Italy".

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