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Al Dente Shinjuku Center Building

Restaurant Italian restaurant Pasta shop

Easygoing operation providing spaghetti bolognese, carbonara & other Italian standards. People often mention pasta,


Address

Japan, 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 1 Chome−25−1 MB1F Shinjuku Center Building

Website

www.giraud.co.jp

Contact

+81 3-3349-0384

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 am to 9:30 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 9:30 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 9:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 9:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 9:30 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 9:30 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Der B. 4 years ago on Google • 76 reviews
    They have a kind of large portion for dishes like more than 20 clams on clam pasta and other ingredients as well. The taste is also okay and the price is not that expensive considering it is situated a little hectic place not hectic though as they are more close to off Shinjuku Odakyu is closer.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna 5 years ago on Google • 31 reviews
    We ordered an oil based pasta and a cream&mushroom pasta. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the sauce covers every single strand of pasta. Love Japan! They cook other cuisines but always seem to make it better!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ralph W. 4 years ago on Google • 22 reviews
    busy for a Sunday, pleasant inside; smaller place, food was good, not exceptional. wait in line outside, order outside, inside, drink and salad already in place. very efficient. about $45 USD salad, pasta, beer for 2
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shikha B. 4 years ago on Google
    Huge portions. I would get the starter size, as the large size was overwhelming. This is decent pasta, and does the trick if you need a break from japanese food. It's nothing mind blowing, though. The bacon, actually, is quite delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Wim G. 4 years ago on Google • 210 reviews
    Sort of fast food Italian. Staff is friendly and efficient. We had spaghetti Bolognese which you can order in 3 sizes (normal, medium and large). Quality of the food is good not excellent. Sauce was a bit too salty. Credit card are accepted.

  • 5/5 吉田栗栖 2 years ago on Google • 196 reviews
    So far the best pasta restaurant I've ever had in my 8 years living in Tokyo. So gewdddd, and the pasta is very chewy as well. Highly recommended! Though it's far from everything else it might have a queue at peak hours. A hidden gem in Shinjuku for pasta lovers. You can order in extra big size or mini size it you want to try more menu. We usually order two mini and have a third in between us. Mini (70g) regular (110g) big (180) extra big (250g) and more varities and toppings

  • 5/5 Lisa L. 1 year ago on Google • 106 reviews
    Japanese style pasta! As the name says, all spaghetti dishes are served Al dente! You order and pay at the machine at the entrance before sitting down (English option with pictures available, and it takes Apple Pay). Great service and delicious. For 4 adults we got 4 pastas as “double” size because it only costed a little more. We had lots of noodles leftover but ate all the proteins or toppings (calamari, bacon, mushroom). I would come back again as a quick and convenient bite close to my hotel.

  • 5/5 Steve K. 1 year ago on Google • 90 reviews
    This is my favorite spaghetti restaurant in Japan. It is excellent. I would definitely recommend going early or you will wait in line. Highest recommendation.

  • 5/5 Fanny O. 4 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    I love mentaiko so I ordered the creamy mentaiko pasta, it's delicious! I like how flavorful it is since they put a generous amount of mentaiko which is perfectly blended into the creamy sauce. I also like the portion they offered in Japan (compared with the US) which is not too stuffy meanwhile fulfilled my craving.

  • 5/5 C R. 8 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Visited this place for the first time in 2019 and fell in love with the pasta!!! Came back to Tokyo in 2023, and I knew I had to go back. I wished it was still open, and the pasta is still THE BEST PASTA I have EVER tried!!!!!

  • 5/5 Relisa A. 2 years ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Saw this randomly when we were looking for places to eat in Shinjuku and going here is the best decision ever! Their pasta is true to its name, Al Dente! Best pasta I've eaten in Tokyo, no cap!! ❤️💯 You can also get a bigger serving with just a little extra fee!

  • 5/5 Francisco L. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite spot, perfect for a date and walking in Shinjuku, price is decent and food is very good!

  • 4/5 Alan G. 1 year ago on Google
    Always good to find a bit of European comfort food when the local diet gets too exotic. Worth mastering the map reading to find it downstairs in a mall. Like most restaurants in this area you may have to queue for a seating.


Call +81 3-3349-0384 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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