Ristorante & Trattoria "Al Dente" in Potsdam

We return there again and again. Delicious Italian food. Humorous boss and nice staff.

Our absolute favorite Italian – a must at least once a year! The waiters are incredibly child-friendly: they actively talk to the little ones, take them seriously and are noticeably happy about their visit. What's particularly great is that the child's food comes first so that the parents can enjoy the starter in peace - very attentive! The pasta is really tasty, authentic and fresh. Despite its location on the street, the terrace is cozy and invites you to linger - even when it's full, you feel welcome and well looked after. A place with heart, taste and genuine hospitality. Absolute recommendation for families and lovers of Italian cuisine!

Very tasty food and great ambience.

Great restaurant with very good food and very attentive staff. The pasta was really delicious. Thank you.

Food very good, but very expensive. Waiters really unfriendly.

From start to finish, our visit to Trattoria Al Dente was an absolute delight. The atmosphere is warm, inviting and exudes the charm of a real trattoria. The service was attentive, friendly and competent - you felt completely comfortable. The food? A dream! The pasta was homemade and perfectly al dente, the sauces aromatic and authentic. Particularly noteworthy is the pasta with truffles from the Parmesan wheel – a poem! The wine selection also left nothing to be desired and rounded off the menu perfectly. To top it all off, there was a tiramisu that tasted better than in many a restaurant in Rome. If you love Italian cuisine, you shouldn't miss this restaurant. We'll definitely be back!

Some poorly prepared frozen goods, but too expensive.

Quality of the food was good to very good. Quantities are okay, prices are at the upper limit. Service very friendly, unobtrusive, makes you feel good. Unfortunately, the guest room is quite cramped and the noise level is very high when it is full. Tip: Great daily specials!

Very nice staff and the dishes are also super tasty. I can recommend the brown grappa for afterwards

It is and remains one of the best restaurants in Potsdam.

I came here because I was hungry and the restaurant to which I go when I cycle from Berlin to Babelsberg was closed on that day. That was a mistake. Nearly all the spianata on my pizza was rancid and my double expresso only came with one dose of sugar. Only the bottled water was OK...

Great service, very friendly and accommodating! Recommended 👌

Uh-oh. We have been to Al Dente many times. But that was a long time ago. The other team was there. They already knew us and it was always a friendly, funny greeting. But that wasn't the problem during our visit yesterday. It was the food. If you can compare that. Previous operator. Different chef and this time, we were disappointed. The pizza was always the finest. Now the inside isn't baked properly and the outside edge is burnt. My husband wasn't full either. As I said, this used to be our favorite restaurant. We were very disappointed. We're sorry to have to report like this. But the restaurant was full and that is probably the most important thing for the new operator...

The tables are too narrow. It is very loud when there are many guests there.

Very good service and excellent food

Nice food and very kindly staff ! My wife has birthdsy and they celebriteter her with song and dessert! We come back soon I hope!

Delicious pizza and very friendly staff.

If you want really good service and food, go here. I'm more than thrilled.

Highly recommended. Great service. Despite the large group and very different food choices, everything came to the point and we were able to eat together. Attentive service even though the hut was full. Everyone was happy.

Great service, very friendly and accommodating! Food very tasty. Recommended! Father's 93rd birthday was just right here.

bruschetta the best I’ve ever had. Lasagne also the best I’ve ever had. Fantastic meal 10 out of 10

The service is top level. Pasta is very delicious. Coming there every time when in Germany🤍

Was absolutely amazing, great staff and amazing food!

I was a guest there today and have celiac disease. I pointed this out to the waiter several times when I ordered my food. My food was also marked on the menu without gluten. After the second bite I noticed that the sauce was thickened with flour. I complained and I felt like I didn't care. Thank you for the physical injury and the pain I have now. Thank you for the night on the toilet. I can't recommend them.

The food was good and the drinks were also good - unfortunately that was the only positive thing. The atmosphere didn't invite you to linger: the service was pushy and seemed passive-aggressive, which made the evening more stressful than relaxing. The payment was particularly irritating: only cash payment, even though card payment was specified online. In a city like Potsdam, card payments should actually be a given. It leaves a strange impression when this is so consistently insisted on. This was definitely the last visit for me.

Going back next Tuesday! The ambience suffers a bit because it is quite narrow.

Simply delicious top quality good service

Very good food, great menu and good ambience. Our dog was also welcome. We'll be back.

Prices okay, nice, but nothing special.

Very cozy restaurant. The staff is friendly, the service was very pleasant. The food is very tasty.

Very nice restaurant with a great staff. We spontaneously got a table on a Friday and were served and entertained very well.

Very tasty Italian cuisine with fresh pasta and great dishes on the daily menu

Very tasty food, a great atmosphere in the store and really trained and very competent staff

Very great food, I was inspired by the staff and wasn't disappointed. Very very tasty!! Come back next time! Great owner

Dear team, Thank you for your hospitality and the friendly approach to our visit. I've been there twice and was greeted in a friendly and professional manner. The staff is courteous and has good timing when it comes to taking orders. The atmosphere is authentic and the restaurant is understandably well attended and yet they were always friendly to us and never unprofessional. Unfortunately, I didn't feel full even after my second visit. The first time I had spaghetti agio e olio and recently the tagliolini truffles made from parmesan cheese. Unfortunately, both dishes were clearly not enough, especially the truffle pasta, and I was still quite hungry afterwards. I can understand that the dish has its price, because it is handmade and with truffles etc. Unfortunately the quantity is not satisfactory, hence the three points. I would like you to slightly increase the amount of food in the pasta dishes, I'll be happy to come back. It was phenomenally delicious! For the price (truffle pasta just under €22), I still want to be full and not feel hungry afterwards. We had bread and bruschetta before the main course, I usually can't even manage a whole kebab - as a reference for how much I can eat. With the truffle pasta made from parmesan cheese, I would also have liked the guest to see how it was being prepared; I was looking forward to watching it. In total my bill came to almost €40 and with a half-empty stomach I'm unfortunately a bit disappointed. Best regards

Food was ok... but that was it. Like there was no order at the train station. LOUD and football.. door open and closed. I ordered a table for my son and I's 18th birthday. Nothing was prepared, nothing... Not even a congratulation... I know it differently from other restaurants Never again

We had reserved, but unfortunately the table only became available a quarter of an hour later. To compensate, there was a free champagne. The staff was generally nice, but unfortunately a bit overwhelmed. Unfortunately, the pasta was floating a bit in the oil and the pizza was slightly elastic. The air was stuffy and it was very loud.

Super delicious!! We always like to go there from Berlin

The food is very good and service is great. It was pretty full, so everything was very crowded and loud.

It was very beautiful and very tasty. Always happy again.

Price/performance perfect, we will definitely come back when we are in Postdam

It was great with you! The food was so, so delicious and the service was second to none!

A place full of cosiness, delicious food and first-class service. A must when you are in Babelsberg. Always my pleasure. ☺️

Very friendly and helpful staff and very tasty food. We felt very comfortable and will definitely come back. We can really recommend this restaurant. Thank you

Very good food and always friendly and competent staff.

Food not so much. The soup was so-so and the second course was weak. Tasteless. Only the dessert was adequate. However, the service was polite.

Al Dente always tastes exceptionally good. And the service is always super nice, attentive and helpful. We always enjoy being here.

Excellent cuisine, especially the special dishes, very friendly service and a lovely upscale atmosphere. One point deducted because well-known German banks are on the blacklist when paying, so take cash with you if necessary.

Wonderful restaurant, super nice, charming Italian service. Gladly again

Full marks in all areas. Found a parking space right at the entrance without any problems. Very nice service and very tasty food. Very happy again 😍🍕

Very unfriendly and abusive staff. I can only advise against visiting with children. Will be eating here for the first and last time.

Very, very nice staff and super delicious food. Thank you. I'll be back. 😚

We went out to dinner today to celebrate my sister's birthday. We ordered 2 aldente pizzas. With Parma ham and Parmesan cheese, that's what the menu says. The pizzas came and no Parma ham or Parmesan cheese on the pizza. I spoke to the waitress and described my discomfort, she initially denied it and then admitted it when I asked. So we ate cheap Black Forest ham and probably Gouda from Aldi. For me this is clear fraud. I won't eat there anymore. Shame on you.!!!!!!!

Great trattoria, especially the truffle pasta made from the Parmesan wheel.

Here you will be greeted very friendly by the staff. The table was very attractively set and the napkins were made of fabric 👍🥰. Recommendations were made for dishes that were not on the menu. Even a calzone that wasn't on the menu was no problem to order. All dishes were visually and tastefully very tasty and served hot. The drinks were as they should be, cold drinks wonderfully cool and my latte coffee hot 🔥. We felt very comfortable all around. Even the managing director came to our table and wished us a pleasant stay and bon appetit. ☺️👍 Here the guest is king and we will be happy to come back.🌹

So I was pleasantly surprised. Basically I always find Italian restaurants a bit overrated but this was by far the best. Thanks also to Lavdim for the great service! He and his team have truly earned their “tip”. Everything is clean, tidy and well maintained and the price is completely reasonable. The high-quality lamps on the tables are awesome. The first Italian restaurant I will visit again. The only note: since the tables are quite close, it can probably get a little louder when the restaurant is full, although that's just a guess. Especially since it is also popular with children. Babelsberg stop. What I noticed at home was that our things smelled very strongly of the kitchen. We didn't notice anything in the restaurant itself. Addendum: after a few more visits I have to adjust my assessment.

I can't believe there were four of us there and we were immediately asked whether we wanted an aperitif or a starter It is simply not recommended. The arrogant waiter and the owner are just as arrogant as the employees. We will never go there again

Das Al dente hat uns mit seinem köstlichen Essen und dem zuvorkommenden Service begeistert. Die Gerichte waren geschmacklich top und wurden sehr schnell serviert. Einzig die Sauberkeit der Toiletten ließ zu wünschen übrig. Das Ambiente war bei vollem Haus etwas lebhaft, störte uns aber nicht. Die Tische sind sehr eng gestellt.

Top service, very good quality food and very friendly service. The toilets could be much cleaner and more inviting, so a star deduction for the ambience.

I'm always happy to be there. The food tastes good and the service is always friendly!

Too bad. Previously a good Italian restaurant that scored with really high quality cuisine. Today a waiter tried to impress him with extremely stupid comments that were certainly funny from his point of view. The food is missing that own/special touch. Pronounced loveless. Leave the “show” and try to impress with quality like before.

Very nice restaurant with friendly, courteous staff. The pizza was excellent. Very good value for money.

I couldn't understand the overwhelmingly positive reviews, maybe we were just unlucky. It was nice, the food was okay, but really nothing more. I've had much better Italian food.

Very nice service, very good food.

I liked everything here. Good food, great service and nice ambience.

For me the best Italian restaurant in the city. Everything top👍

Was recommended to us by the harbor master of the nearby sports boat harbor and the recommendation was very good. Food was really good and quick and nice service.

If you value good to very good Italian food with very friendly service, this is the place for you. Worth every penny.

Truly outstanding on our Potsdam vacation...guest is king!!!

Top kitchen, without flaws. Staff excellent. Price/performance ratio is completely fine. The boss is always there for his guests, and the staff is open to any special requests. Thank you for the very good facilities for my birthday with 16 people. Everything was perfect. Thank you very much.

The best Italian I've ever been to! The service was completely satisfactory and the staff were very friendly and charming. It's always busy, so it's better to make a reservation. The boss greets each guest personally and creates a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Overall, you feel in good hands. The food was excellent and the portion size was perfect. This restaurant is definitely worth 5 stars and we will come back again and again. High praise, definitely regular restaurant potential. Thank you very much dear Al Dente team, you have convinced me!

Attentive and friendly service with good quality and tasty food

Everything great! Great service, delicious food and a lovely atmosphere

Very tasty food, wonderful cuisine. Friendly and courteous service.

Very great restaurant. Great food, great service, nice atmosphere. Always my pleasure

We had dinner there on Sunday. It was great!!!! Delicious food, friendly and very nice service and the prices are (still) acceptable. Keep it up, we'll definitely see each other again.

Our favorite restaurant for years. Good food, always friendly, nice atmosphere

We’ve been here many times, and every single time was amazing! Our highlights food-wise are the truffle pasta prepared in the parmesan wheel and the sea bass baked in salt. The baby calamari shared as a starter are also delicious. The staff are wonderful characters and go out of their way to make every visit wonderful and fun!

I was here today with a friend who also loved it. Not the first and not the last visit. It's always beautiful, tasty and the staff is extremely friendly. See you soon. Ciao. :)

Were there once 2 years ago and we liked it better here. Not a pepper mill, there is some other oil in the olive oil bottle. Vitello Tonnato very special..

Thank you, everything was great, best regards 🎆

The portions, especially noodles, could be a little larger for the price.

Mega location. The Magnificent Seven Sony satisfied. Sambuka goes on the house. Greetings to the Hessians

Very attentive staff, food was very well crafted and tasted excellent... we'll always come back... thank you for a nice lunch

From the service staff, the ambience and the food, everything is top. The quality of the food is great.

Very friendly staff, fine food, service top!

Our absolute favorite Italian restaurant in Babelsberg. Very good food and a great selection of daily specials. But what is particularly noteworthy is the warm and family service. The entire team puts in a lot of effort and children are always welcome as little guests!

The restaurant is very nicely decorated. What's strange is that one waiter is "followed" at every turn. Maybe it was new?? The “mixed salad with salmon” was an absolute failure. It was a little arugula, 5 halves of tomatoes and salmon. €16.50 is completely exaggerated and completely wrong to say the least. Not recommendable.

Very nice Italian restaurant with very nice service. We've been here twice for lunch and the food has always been very good.

Pasta (homemade) with porcini mushrooms, a poem for my taste buds. Really top class! I only had one tiny faux pas with the cocoa I ordered for dessert (tiramisu (very good). The actual cocoa taste was missing. Restaurant otherwise highly recommended.

We felt very comfortable there. The homemade sorbet was really very tasty and can only be recommended. Everything can only be recommended, we enjoyed everything very much.

Super fresh and delicious food! We had pizza and pasta! Everything was very delicious. The desserts were fresh and homemade. We recommend.

For us the visit was a small discovery. The food was very good. The service was extremely friendly and attentive. We will be back!

Really great restaurant with great food, friendly and attentive/courteous service and a really interesting atmosphere! We will come back in any case!

Good food, good service, friendly service

Typically Italian men but of a nice kind. We like to come back again and again.

Fast service, friendly, accommodating and absolutely delicious

The price level is rather high. Food was delicious. There was a lot of staff there, everyone was very friendly and always subtly checked to see if something was needed. Even when it rains you can sit outside - great.

The food was super delicious! I had gnocchi with feta filling in truffle sauce and arugula. The flavors were so incredibly well done, I wanted the plate to never end and I never wanted to be full. My partner's food was also quite tasty. The service was great, quick and attentive, but not really personal. But it was also good to do! We sat inside in the dry, the atmosphere is cozy, even if it can get quite loud. I can definitely recommend the restaurant.

Very good food, super nice staff. We found it very comfortable and ate well. Gladly again 👍🙂