Al Dente

AGAIN AND AGAIN!!! This was the best evening for us here on the island... Such amazing food, team, and atmosphere! A family-run business where we even got to meet the chef personally at our table. Five stars aren't really enough; this restaurant deserves much more attention.

Typical Italian cuisine of the highest order. The food is simply delicious, and the shop is run by very friendly owners who are clearly passionate about their work. I highly recommend it!

THANK YOU to the team at Al Dente! You are wonderful...the food is still sensational, and we are so impressed by the quality of your dishes, the outstanding service, and the incomparable atmosphere. It was another culinary highlight👏👏👏 A very special evening with truly outstanding food - keep up the good work! Magnificent...GRAZIE MILLE 🤗😘

We've been meaning to go there for the past few years. The restaurant, which has been open since 2015, is located a bit off the beaten track in the same building where "Aunt Jens" used to be. It was an experience. A cozy, small space. Very friendly service from the owner, very tasty food (tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms and strips of beef fillet or cnocchi - black truffle and goat's cheese - saffron cream) beforehand "greetings from the kitchen" bread with tuna cream. Afterwards a grappa on the house. The pasta came with parmesan without being asked. Something that the Italians on the island usually only charge for and ask for. (e.g. at Cornelius the garlic on a "pizza with seafood and garlic" costs an extra €0.50) Price/performance: ok for Norderney, but if you want something cheaper, or a pizza which they don't have here, you shouldn't go to an Italian restaurant but to a pizzeria (e.g. Sergio). It's not as appealing there though and it's a lot louder.

Opened in January 2025. Very nice, authentic, small, and fine Italian restaurant. Not a pizzeria! Great pasta dishes, very tasty seafood and land. The saltimbocca alla romana was excellent.

Small and charming. If you want to spend an evening in peace, this is the number one choice. Thank you for your hospitality, Horst and Heike Bund.

Perfect portions! Delicious! A wonderful couple spontaneously prepared a wonderful evening for us! Thank you so much! We'd love to come back 🥰

Whenever I come here, it's a bit like coming home. Great atmosphere, food, and prices.

Al Dente on Norderney is a small, stylishly decorated restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Italian dishes. It's run by a friendly couple from Sardinia and Apulia who serve their guests with great warmth. We had pinsa and lasagna from the daily specials. The latter, in particular, reminded me a lot of the classic lasagna you'd get from an Italian nonna—truly excellent! But the bucatini amatriciana and pinsa were also extremely delicious. We'll definitely be back on our next vacation!

We were at Al Dente yesterday. This restaurant is an insider tip. All the dishes are highly recommended. Authentic Italian cuisine. The staff is friendly and hospitable. It's a little off the beaten track, but it's worth it. We'll be back.

Another culinary highlight! The vitello tonnato was a stunner – perfectly balanced and superbly presented. The main course was chicken breast with capers and olives in a fruity tomato sauce – wonderfully harmonious and with a depth of flavor – a real treat! The final highlight was the homemade tiramisu…worth every penny! The wine, a very harmonious Primitivo, was a perfect match and delighted the palate. Overall, a wonderful meal in a very, very beautiful setting. The service was exceptionally courteous and attentive. "Al Dente" on Norderney is the place to be for anyone with a penchant for fine Italian cuisine! Try it – simply fantastic 👍👍👍

.... well, I can't say whether this is the best Italian restaurant on the island. I went to Al Dente on a recommendation. Enough has been said about value for money and portion sizes. You know that beforehand, and it doesn't affect my rating. You also know that they don't serve pizza. In short: Very friendly service in a cozy atmosphere. Delicious food and excellent wines. All in all, a recommendation for a successful stay.