Cafe Al Dente of New York

Restaurants in Forest Beach, Hilton Head Island, SC

Forest Beach

Cafe Al Dente of New York brings a New York Italian sensibility to Coligny Plaza — a full-service Italian restaurant at unit A-5 that takes its cooking seriously in a setting where most of the competition is beach-casual. The name signals the kitchen's orientation: this is New York-style Italian cooking, which means house-made pasta, hearty red-sauce dishes, generous portions, and the kind of food that feels like it was made by someone who grew up eating it rather than someone who learned it from a menu template. Fresh seafood preparations appear alongside the pasta and classic Italian-American mains, giving the menu enough range to work for a table with different preferences. The dining room is a proper sit-down experience — not counter service, not a grab-and-go — which makes it a useful option for visitors at Coligny Plaza who want a real meal rather than another beach snack. The location puts it steps from Forest Beach, making it a natural dinner choice after a day in the water. Open for lunch and dinner. Call (843) 802-0125 or visit cafealdenteny.com for current hours and reservations.

Address

1 N Forest Beach Dr Unit A-5, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Neighborhood

Forest Beach

Phone

(843) 802-0125

Website

cafealdenteny.com

Details last verified September 2026. Hours, pricing, and availability change — confirm directly with the business before visiting.