About Cafe Al Dente

Finally, Vancouverites are able to stay on this side of the bridge for an evening of authentic Italian fine dining. First-time owners, Zsolt and Sherri Barabas will launch their restaurant, Café Al Dente on June 13th 2006. The restaurant is located in downtown Vancouver at 907 Main St. Zsolt will put his European training to good use featuring handcrafted pastas and sauces using fresh local ingredients direct from the Vancouver Farmers’ Market, located just two blocks from the restaurant. Classic dishes include Lasagna al Forno, Linguine alle Vongole, and Spaghetti alla Carbonara. Café Al Dente mixes things up with a variety of sandwiches, soups and salads, including the Portabella Mushroom sandwich and the Chicken Liver and Greens salad. The restaurant will also feature a wine bar offering a selection of local and Italian wines.
After working in Portland for many years Zsolt and Sherri were both eager to stay close to home and contribute to the revitalization of downtown Vancouver and decided to combine their years of restaurant experience to open Café Al Dente. Committed to the local community of Vancouver, Café Al Dente will also be displaying and selling artwork from a Vancouver art studio featuring local artists. The restaurant will also host wine tasting events that include art, appetizers, and great service, making for a great evening out in Vancouver.