TDLR: It's better than what the yelp rating would suggest. It's not the best pasta but it's good enough for a return trip and a recommendation. Truffle Flatbread: Fragrant, filling, and fresh. The bread's crust held the whole thing well and the insides were chewy. The truffle taste stayed throughout the meal, and I think this is a classic combination done well. Cajun Chicken Pasta: It's rich, creamy, and contain a bit of heat. The sauce is just teetering over the point of being too much but is still cut down enough by the pasta. The chicken was plentiful and solid, and the portion is something I won't complain about. Service: It's a to-go spot, so nothing out of the ordinary happened when conversing with the staff. Ambiance: The place is in a food park. So it's breezy, parking isn't an issue, and there are options outside of this one to try. read more

Al Dente - Truffle Flat Bread - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Visited on a weekend afternoon when there were several pop-ups for their Star Wars celebration. They were out of chips, so they gave me a side of their pasta salad which unfortunately, was pretty much flavorless. The truffle oil in the flatbread was a bit off-putting, and I like truffle in general. The highlight of the meal was the Pesto Chicken Caesar wrap. Not only was it refreshing, it was a hefty size, which I was grateful for since I ended up giving the flatbread to my friend. read more

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Just okay... The shrimp Alfredo was not it. The sauce tasted like flour. Not buttery and cheesy like it should be. I hate it when places skimp on the ingredients for Alfredo sauce and it tastes gross. I did not like the Alfredo sauce on the shrimp Alfredo dish. The Caesar salad was decent. Nothing special though. I picked off the chicken and gave that to my dog to eat. My dog enjoyed the chicken. I ate the lettuce with dressing on it. My husband had the pasta with mushroom sauce, and the spicy fusilli dish. He liked the spiciness of the fusilli fish. He didn't care for the mushroom sauce though. It was bland tasting. Service seemed fine. Everything was delivered in brown bags, and had utensils. I can't speak on the ambiance, as I ordered for delivery. read more

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Ordered them from DoorDash so I can't speak on ambiance or service. This is only going to be about the food. Ordered the truffle mushroom pasta, and let me tell you, the truffle smell was OVERBEARING. Like jeez, the SMELL! I was afraid that it would be mostly only truffle taste. Funnily enough, the pasta ended up barely having truffle taste. The oddest thing I can think of. Also got the mozzarella sticks. That? Delicious. Crispy as wanted. No cheese pull but the taste itself is good. Cost was a bit steep, but I understand that due to DoorDash. The portions were great. Solid place to get the Italian fix, but nothing more! read more

Al Dente - Truffle mushroom pasta with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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The portion sizes are enormous and make this place a great value. My salad was made with fresh ingredients and my pasta dish tasted really good. I had a good amount of broken rigatoni, but it still tasted great. Most importantly, all of my coworkers food and sides were in our bag when delivered. Thank you so much for the attention to detail. I'd definitely order again. read more

Al Dente - Yum! - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Stopped by Al Dente during a recent trip to Steelcraft in Garden Grove and had a good first experience. They are the designated stop for Italian food on property and they do not disappoint. Our party was torn between building our dream pasta dish or ordering a flatbread, but since we were ordering several items from all of the vendors to eat and share, we went with a simple pepperoni flatbread. The staff was friendly and our order came out within a reasonable wait time given they were busy at Steelcraft that day. Our flatbread was everything to be expected in a good way. A nice, shareable size. A solid sauce to cheese ratio. Plenty of pepperoni. We were more than satisfied with this tasty and filling meal. The price was also very affordable for what we received. We would definitely return to Al Dente upon our next visit to Steelcraft in Garden Grove. I would love to create my dream pasta dish next time with the many options they have available. read more

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This place is pretty good and the workers are so nice. I had gotten the build your pasta with rigatoni and beef bolognese. It's just the way I like and the flavor is perfect. The portions are big so it's pretty worth the price. Mine came out to $20 which isn't too bad. It can be pricey with other add ons but I decided to go simple read more

Seriously have never had a bad meal whenever we come here (and we come here a lot) and it's one of our faves at Steelcraft. Had the bbq chicken flatbread last week and added some pineapple (fight me) and jalapeños - love that they didn't charge for extra toppings. Crust, sauce, cheese, and everything about it was perfect! It was a beautiful day outside at Steelcraft and we couldn't have asked for better service and weather! Must try items imo: bbq chicken and margherita flatbreads, any of the pastas but especially the pesto creamy and pink sauces! read more

Al Dente - Bbq chicken flatbread + pineapple + jalapeños - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

This is the second time I've eaten from their lil shipping container and it's good. I would eat here again, if I'm already here, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here for a craving. The service was quick. Under 10 minutes for my meal to arrive. The ambiance is cute. I would say it's all slightly above average and a bit pricey. We ordered the spaghetti & meatballs with mushrooms and everything seemed like an upsell. After it was all said and done, I think the price doesn't justify the atmosphere. read more

Al Dente - Build your own: spaghetti with meatballs and mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Visited in a whim with my sister and was pleasantly surprised! The pasta was delicious and the portion size was pretty decent! It's just pretty pricey for what you're getting, but it was pretty yummy! It's at Steelcraft so safe to say the vibe is always a good one! I'm not mad about it! Definitely considering giving them another try! read more

Al Dente - fusilli with pink sauce and sausage - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

bought my food to-go and it was so scrumptious! the portions are pretty fulfilling and was a lot more than i expected for what i paid (which was a good price!) read more

Al Dente - fettuccine + alfredo + bacon + mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

This dish was absolutely delicious. Ordered on door dash, charged long distance fee and it was still hot & fresh on delivery. Pasta cooked perfectly, sauce real tasty with right amount of heat. I'd definitely go back. read more

Al Dente - Spicy fusilli - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Half prosciutto half truffle mushroom pizza was just what the doctor ordered! I ordered a hef from the beer garden across the way and fried pickles from the chicken place. The pizza was balanced. The truffle oil wasn't too strong and the arugula was fresh. The prosciutto side could use a sweet balsamic reduction drizzle or just a little more pop. But all in all great pizza dough too. read more

Al Dente - Half mushroom truffle, half prosciutto - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Steelcraft is a wonderful place for friends to hang out over drinks and many varieties of eats. There is ample parking around which is a huge plus! I have been to this pasta location and it does not disappoint!! The flatbreads are pretty delicious and filling. My friend ordered the Cajun pasta that came with breadsticks and I'm telling you... the breadsticks were INCREDIBLE!!!! Highly recommend trying this place out. The portions are large and very shareable for friends. They have a "build your own" pasta option which I'll definitely do next time! 10/10 recommend read more

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This place is very delicious! I ordered the Build Your Own Pasta with rigatoni noodles, truffle cream, chicken, meatball, garlic, mushroom, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, and truffle oil. It came out beautifully and tasted perfect. The flavors were perfectly balanced and it wasn't too overpowering of anything. You can definitely taste the quality in their food, especially in the meats! If you're in a hurry, I wouldn't recommend coming here because the wait for your food can be long, which is expected. Your pasta is being handcrafted, so it is worth the wait! The service I received was friendly. This is a place in the Steelcraft food court, there is plenty of comfortable seating. It is a nice place to be at with friends and family! read more

Al Dente - The pasta that I packed for lunchtime at work. - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Service was fast but nothing special, you order at a window and are given a beeper that goes off when you're food is ready for pick up. Overall the ambiance is good, Steelcraft has many other options and entertainment. Today we had the spinach ravioli in pesto sauce. It was delicious. At first glance it does not appear to be much but halfway through you begin to contemplate whether you can finish or not. Would be perfect with one breadstick which they have as a side as a garlic bread. Overall I would have again! read more

Al Dente - Spinach ravioli in pesto sauce - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Heard that a new vendor occupied one of the spots in Steelcraft GG so I knew I had to stop by and try it out. I don't particularly crave pasta often but when I do, I want something creamy. My choice is usually alfredo, carbonara or pesto. I liked that they have options that are pre-set and they also have a customizable option. I really wanted to try the burrata pesto pasta but it seemed like they took that out of their pre-set menu, so I customized my own. I ended up spending close to $20 because I added chicken and mushrooms to my order. It was very delicious and I liked how generous portions were. As to whether this is authentic Italian pasta, I don't eat enough pasta to say anything about it but I enjoyed my meal. read more

Al Dente - Build your own pasta menu - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Last time I found a hair in my food, this time I found a bug. I wanted to give them a second chance to get things right but ultimately got disappointed. Disgusting; no cleanliness whatsoever. They also don't have a number hence why I'm posting a review to warn others because unless you want unforeseen things in your food, do NOT come here. read more

Al Dente - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Stopped in for a quick bite before a work meeting. I ordered the make your own and it was good. I choose fusilli, pink sauce, added chicken, spinach, garlic and red pepper flake. As someone who grew up eating Italian food (because I am Italian) this was a great quick pasta fix. The pasta was cooked well and the options were really fun and cool to design your own pasta. The lack of star is for the chicken being a bit overdone, the somewhat lack of spinach (I was hoping to get a decent amount to be my vegetable I could have asked for a lot I suppose), but also because the pink sauce was a little lacking on the cream and was a little more on the tomato side. I prefer my pink sauces to be really rich and this one was just under my preference. Overall though I would definitely get it again! They have some other really great sounding things to try like flatbreads, bread bowl soups and even some desserts like tiramisu. Great build you own option for the Steelcraft choices! read more

Al Dente - Fusili build your own - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

And just like that I've found my new pasta go-to spot! I've always veered towards south OC whenever I'm in the mood for some quality pasta (which is more often than I'd like to admit haha). Discovered that Al Dente recently opened in nearby SteelCraft and I just knew I had to check them out! One peek at their menu and the Spicy Fusilli immediately had me sold. I've been dying to try out the one from Jon & Vinny's, but the long drive to LA has always deterred me. It. Was. Glorious. I'm still dreaming about the next time I get to eat here again! The Spicy Fusilli features a killer vodka sauce with a kick and a sprinkle of parm to garnish. The smell was super enticing with strong notes of garlic. I couldn't wait and gobbled up everything in the parking lot. No regrets. Will note that it was a tad spicier than I could handle. Make sure you have an icy beverage on hand! read more

Al Dente - Spicy Fusilli - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I was in Garden Grove this evening and was craving Italian! I stopped by at this joint and I got to say it was delicious! I had linguine with meat sauce. Everything tasted really fresh and bery yummy!! read more

A slept-on place in Garden Grove! Tucked away in Steelcraft, you'll find this little shack with different kinds of pastas and flatbreads. I thought they were quite decently priced versus some of the other options in the food hall, so I chose to get a prosciutto flatbread. We were given a buzzer, and it came out in around 10 minutes. It was great, with a crunchy crust and a good amount of toppings. Was flavor was great, and the arugula went really well well with the prosciutto. Definitely stop buy and try this place out! read more

Al Dente - Prosciutto Flatbread - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Inside of Steelcraft, my son enjoyed the fettuccine Alfredo so much he wanted a second helping to go. I tried it and it definitely was pretty good, especially cause you wouldn't expect it from just a booth or spot inside of a larger food market, but was def worth it! I had to edit this review because I completely forgot my cousin also ordered the flatbread and Cesar salad which were so big and filling she ended up giving it to us to take to go, and the Ceasar salad was soooo good!!! Very fresh and very tasty. I can't even we which flatbread it was but I know it also had very fresh ingredients on it and was a really good texture (not too hard or soft) but that salad was just the best! read more

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Great food, great environment. Came here as a break from Disney and stumbled upon a live band in the garden grove. Quick service and tasty. Will be back next time we visit the area. read more

The food is so amazing, confident to say i have never had italian food anywhere else that's better, it just hits the right spot!! Service was good, and food was made pretty quickly but cooked well and stayed hot!! read more

After several failed attempts to try their food, today, I successfully caught them during operating hours. I got their build your own - Penne Pesto Cream Chicken pasta. Food was fresh to order, steaming, and appealing to the eye. I showcased it to my coworkers and they were all captivated by the smell and how delicious it looked. Pasta was cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was bomb, moderately creamy and garlicy. Portion size is pretty generous. Definitely a place to check out for pasta lovers. Their hours of operation is still getting finalized but for now, I am told 12-8PM most days. Show some love for this new business! read more

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This was my first time ordering food at Steelcraft as I've never been too interested in trying any specific place. I was craving pasta and this seemed like a decent place and gladly it was! I ordered the Truffle Mushroom Cream Pasta which is rather simple but rich and satisfying. This pasta is very rich with it being a cream based sauce with cheese and a bit of truffle oil flavoring. The truffle aroma isn't strong and you can't really taste it, but you can tell it's there. I do think that the pasta could use a bit of texture as it can get tiring to eat something so indulgent and creamy. The spicy fusilli in a vodka sauce was a surprise hit. I don't usually go for this kind of pasta but I really enjoyed it. The texture of the fusilli helped hold onto the pasta sauce. I added sausage and spinach to mine which was the right choice. What I like is that you're able to pretty much customize your pasta. There's a list of things you can add at no extra cost as well as some protein options that you can pay extra for. I can definitely see myself coming back when I have that pasta craving and will try creating my own pasta next time. The food was great and came out piping hot after a bit of a wait. I also wouldn't mind coming to Steelcraft again in the future with friends since it's a pretty nice open outdoor setting. Al Dente gets my stamp of approval, which doesn't really mean anything... but I'd definitely recommend it to pasta lovers that want huge portions and the ability to customize. read more

Al Dente - Spicy Fusilli with Sausage and Spinach - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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I've been on the hunt for a good pesto gnocchi that's more local instead of going out to LA, and wow this place delivers!!! I built my own pasta with gnocchi and pesto sauce. I added chicken, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and topped with Parmesan. I would hold off on the chicken next time for sure. It's a small amount, but for $2 more I actually can't complain too much. The QUALITY of the chicken did creep me out. I appreciate small pieces of chicken but these bits were kind of hard and cartilage-y. I'm weary with trying chicken at new places, so after today I'll definitely opt for other protein. Everything else was just amazing, which is why I'll still give 5 stars. Thank you Al dente!!! Update on 11/19 this meal messed my stomach up for a WEEK, possibly more. My sister had the spicy fusilli and she also experienced the same thing... food was good but after effects were not.. read more

Al Dente - Pesto gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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The food was beyond delicious. Definitely a must place to eat. Enjoyed the open atmosphere and the speed of service.

The pasta was cooked right and the sauce was good too chunky but honestly could use more garlic.

One of the many tasty vendors inside of the Steelcraft outdoor food hall. Solid pasta and this place does not skimp on the sauce! Regardless if you're eating there or to-go, they will pack your food in a to-go box. The only difference is that if you're eating there, they give you a tray. I love the pesto cream - it can be heavy for some people, but if you're up to the task it's lovely. If you get any flat breads or take the sauce home to go (because you will have extra sauce), it's the perfect dipping sauce. ..... BURRATA PESTO PASTA: 4/5 SPINACH CHEESE RAVIOLI: 4/5 read more

Al Dente - Burrata Pesto Pasta - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Came to Al Dente while visiting Steelcraft since they were one of the only places that had salad in the entire place. I ordered a Caesar salad without any add-ons and it was quite expensive ($14 after tax and tip). The salad was very fresh, but the portion size could have been much bigger given the high price. read more

There pasta very good and tasty not to bad there service is quick and fast and always hot and fresh read more

Al Dente - #chickenAlfredo - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Ambiance was lively and great indoor outdoor seating. Our pasta had too much sauce than I care for, but it was still good. Service was quick read more

Al Dente - Pesto pasta - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Absolutely love this place. The different sauces for make-your-own-pasta all hit so gooddd. Been eating here for a year now, and honestly my favorite place for pasta. They give you a lot of sauce too; you can make leftovers with the sauce! It's in Steelcraft, which is like a food court of sorts, so the ambience is chill, relaxing and cozy. read more

Al Dente - a bowl of soup on a wooden table - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I got the meatball sandwich and a pasta Meatballs were great a good portion for the price food comes out nice and fresh. Pasta was just ok, I would opt for a panini instead. Don't forget dessert. read more

Was in the area for the strawberry festival and found this when looking for Italian. I ordered the build your own and selected the fusilli with pesto cream and added sausage. I had low expectations that were definitely exceeded. I threw on a bunch of parm but that pesto flavor was perfectly balanced out by the cream I'm obsessed. Really good portions they give here which makes it worth the price as well. I ate half and half of the pepperoni flatbread also really good. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back again for this pesto cream! read more

The Spicy Fusilli was incredible! It was definitely spicy but my god was the spice worth it. Dont even get me started with the breadsticks! I wish they gave us 4 instead of 3. The breadsticks did come with an incredible marinara sauce. The pasta was cooked to al dente. The portions are generous so maybe next time ill share with my partner and get another side. The price was not too bad. I think we paid a total of 35$ for everything, drink included. I will definitely be coming back and trying another pasta dish! Oh and cant forget the breadsticks... read more

Al Dente - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Recommended to me by a fellow foodie and as an avid Italian food fan, I would suggest this to anyone in the area! The noodle texture was 30 seconds too soft for my personal preference. The sauce knocked it out of the park! Don't even think about Olive Garden or a chain restaurant if you're anywhere in the vacinity of this place. The flatbread was soft, but crisp enough to hold its delicious toppings. If you're in the mood, this won't disappoint! (Dip the flatbread in the sauce, you won't regret it) read more

Al Dente - Pepperoni Flatbread - Italian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Great food and great selections! Everything is made fresh and hot. Great balance of flavors and texture. Al dente is an easy to eat dinner! read more