Menu In Italian and Japanese Telephone Numbers • Akasaka Belle Vie Branch 3588-5098 • Ginza Sony Building Branch 3574-7470 • Kanda Ogawamachi Branch 3233-0143 • Shinjuku Center Building 3349-0384 • Shibuya Hatagaya Branch 3320-9950 • Kichi Joji Lon-Lon Branch (0422) 21-1075 CC No

I have known Al Dente for many years, but for some reason it hadn't occurred to me to include it in my site. Too bad, because it deserves attention: every Italian I know likes it (although more than a restaurant it is a fast food joint) because it serves good and real Italian-style pasta at very modest prices and in a really short time. Among Italian expatriates with severe pasta withdrawal symptoms, it's considered a lifesaver. Al Dente serves only spaghetti, but the menu includes all the classics, like carbonara, napoletana, marinara, bolognese, amatriciana, and so on, plus many originals. If you are in a hurry and you want to gobble some good food, pay Al Dente a visit. Bring along your own baguette: they serve no bread.