The Tastiest Italian in Dallas

Angelo & Vito's Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.7 (255) • $

"Get 2 go pizza here when I'm in the mood for NY pizza. Not always done when promised, sometimes seems a little slow but that's probably because they always seem busy with take out orders. Pretty big area to dine in which we haven't done. Supports locals schools with spirit nights! Canoli dessert also pretty good, filled to order. Great crust and sauce to pizza ratio."

Napolis Italian Pizza & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (152) • $$

"Picked it up but my meatball sub was perfection. Garlic knots were melt in your mouth. Caprese salad was a salad over the slices. But was also good including the balsamic"

Palio's Pizza Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.6 (174) • $$

"Really decent pizza! They specialize in thin crust, it seems? Which is fine by me. Family of 4 adults and 2 children shared 4 large pizzas and since they were so thin, we actually only left with a med size box full of leftovers, surprisingly. We had the scorcher (highly recommend), the Hawaiian (another favorite), the classic (subbed pepperoni for the chicken, definitely suggest that), and cheese for the kiddos. The scorcher was the favorite all around, it sounds...interesting; spicy red sauce, chicken, corn, jalapeños, red onion, and cilantro. But, man was it delicious! The Hawaiian is not typical either, in addition to ham and pineapple, it also had dried cranberries and cashews, unique and full of flavor! The classic was my husband's favorite, he's a simple pepperoni guy so we subbed the chicken with pepperoni, perfect amount of roasted garlic and basil. Really enjoyed the food, the ambience was very casual, order at the counter, get your own cutlery and drinks (do I need to tip if all you're doing is bringing my food out?) overall would recommend."

Knife Italian Steak

★★★★☆ 3.9 (116) • $$$

"This is my second time at Knife Italian. About a year ago my experience didn't meet my expectations... but this year they far exceeded it. Our server Crystal was absolutely amazing! She was real and kind, and made great recommendations. Checked on us enough that we never wanted for anything, but not so much that we felt interrupted or rushed. Other servers helped bus the table and kept our waters full at all times. As you can see, the food was amazing! The steak and deserts were my favorite, lobster ravioli, focaccia, then pizza. The drinks are in a category of their own. They really pride themselves on the Italian tradition of complex aperitifs. The decor is a little 'island-y.' When it gets dark outside, the restaurant gets pretty dark. The valet is complimentary when you dine at the restaurant, and the valets were very on top of it! We had a great time! I am so glad we went back!"

Cafe Italia

★★★★★ 4.7 • $$

"So good! Service was amazing, nick very attentive. We were there for a birthdays dinner with a large group. Large menu with various dishes. It was very delicious and would recommend. BYOB!!!!!At the end, Nick did a magic show for about 10 minutes and we were so shocked and awe because of the many tricks he did haha. Highly recommend WHAT WE ORDERED:- stuffed mushrooms -escargot -bruschetta -chicken piccata -lobster ravioli Majority of the people that got the escargot including me was not super impressed. Everything else was amazing! How could I forget the BYOB part!! Great place"

Bellisimo: Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (68)

"We rotate various restaurants for our weekly family dinner of 10 to 13 people. This week was at Bellissimo and it corresponded with my daughter's birthday. We were seated quickly and service was prompt and great. We always love the menu. Everybody got something different and we're all pleased. We also like it because it is BYOB!"

Urban Crust

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"Went two days in a row because of how much my kids loved the pizza here. It's thin and the toppings are quality. The pepperoni they use is so good. We've gotten it with regular mozzarella and their buffalo mozzarella. The only complaint for not a 5 stars is that the second time, the crust was a little burnt. Calamari was good and they give you a generous amount for price. Would love to come back to try some pastas."

Italy Express

★★★★★ 4.8 (12)

"Neat little restaurant serving homemade Italian dishes. My wife had the chicken Parmesan and I had the chicken marsala. The chicken was fresh and delicious. Very nice sized portions served with pasta and salad. The garlic bread was warm and melted in my mouth! The owners were friendly and service was great! We will be back!"

Scalini's Pizza and Pasta

★★★★☆ 3.5 (438) • $$

"I came here on 11.06.24 with some work buddies on their recommendations for pizza. The vibe is updated old school, and the service was top-notch right out of the gate. I opted for the small pizza (12-inch) that I custom ordered (see picture) with a side salad starter. The salad was delicious and generously dressed with their house dressing, which was like a Greek vinaigrette. My pizza was epic. It came out directly on a tray, which was pretty cool. Despite the real estate it covered, it had a super thin crust, so I didn't feel TOO guilty about destroying it. The sauce was tasty and balanced perfectly with the cheese. My pie was so heavily topped that it presented a challenge in eating it. The toppings were fresh and delicious, and I love a place that isn't stingy with their olives. For the total experience, I would come back. Maybe a lunch portion pizza would be better next time, but for my maiden voyage here, I left very happy."

Dolce Riviera

★★★★☆ 3.5 (490) • $$$

"I cannot stress enough how amazing this place is. The ambiance was so beautiful and cozy ( i went at night ). I had the redfish and it was diviiiiineee ! Melt in your mouth good ! My server was very nice and made sure our water was full. I also had a white wine to go with it and i could've closed my eyes and been in Italy. Definitely recommend this place and i WILL be back !"

Preciosa Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.7 (3)

"The best new pizza and Latin food in DFW. What an experience!! Clean decor, friendly staff and most delicious food served with love. Can you ask for more? I think not. Drove 6 hours just to eat here. Ask for Antonio.Come and dine here. You will not be disappointed!!"

Mio Nonno Trattoria

★★★★☆ 4 (361) • $$

"Their Short Rib Pappardelle is one of the best pastas I've had in a VERY long time. I would come back just to have this again. We ordered calamari, pastas, and a half chicken as our appetizer + mains and everything came out delicious. Service was quick and the restaurant had a very chic vibe. Definitely make reservations on the weekends as it filled up pretty quickly once we got there around 6pm on a Saturday. They had a separate specials menu that included some very interesting dessert pizzas, so we got the fig and brie one! We loved our experience and will keep this restaurant in our pocket for the next time we're in the area."

Quartino Ristorante

★★★★☆ 4.2 (275) • $$

"What an awesome place, price and people. Awesome value!We live nearby but normally go to shops legacy. This place is great!"

Sfuzzi

★★★★☆ 3.8 (118) • $$

"Came out on a Friday for a cute girls night to celebrate a dear friends birthday. I'll definitely be back & might just be my lil spot whenever I'm out in Dallas. We did arrive after 11pm (11:15) and the kitchen only serves pizzas . Food--Hot honey pizza: 7/10, it was good & I've had better. It got cold quickly though. Sausage Rustica: 8/10, definitely prefer it over the hot honey! Service: 7/10, kind of disappeared for too long at times. Ambiance: 12/10!!!! The DJ was AMAZING! Great great tunes from the moment we walked in. He never missed! From r&b, to pop, to house music, to Afrobeats, to hip hop! He did his BIG ONE! Drinks--Kiss from a rose: 8/10, very very yummy and the strawberry candied syrup was the perfect touch. Vespa: 8/10, came in a super cute cup, fruity & refreshing. IG: @eatgoodtxTikTok: @abidaremii"

Lizzano's Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.4 (290) • $

"My girlfriend just stopped by after work and picked up a supreme pizza and it was the best pizza I've had around here! We are from keller but will definitely be back"

Cavalli Pizza Napoletana

★★★★☆ 3.9 (480) • $$

"Stood at the front of the restaurant to be seated for ten minutes. Literally no acknowledgment from any of the employees while they were going back and forth. Can't speak to the food, but if service is that bad, I can make assumptions."

Campisi's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (619) • $$

"Stick to the pizza... pasta/ravioli came out undercooked w odd tasting fillings (meat and cheeese) along w tasteless marinara sauce. Not too mention it came out barely warm.....eggplant parm so tough it was barely edible. Lasagna was Ho Hum.... Still an interesting different kind of place to go to...don't think there is a darker restaurant in Dallas.... Service is good..."

Lucia

★★★★☆ 4.2 (592) • $$$

"Many years ago, my mother-in-law made reservations for Lucia. We were trying to get there during a tornado warning and ended up driving back for our safety. I cannot remember how long ago it was, 6 or 7 years ago, but we have talked about eventually eating here so many times that I finally got the coveted reservation 30 days out and we went last Thursday. The restaurant is beautiful inside and not too loud. My mother-in-law and I both got a glass of rose cava brut that was very nice.We learned from our server that we should order family style. My father-in-law was set on the wagyu bavette for an entree. For appetizers we ordered the beet and apple salad, the wagyu beef tongue (my choice), and sourdough bread with cultured butter. The wagyu tongue melted in my mouth! For pastas we got the ravioli grano arso ("burnt grains" with seeds, nuts, and chiles - this was fantastic. We also had rigatoni with wagyu short rib and mushrooms that also was amazing. For entrees we got the wagyu bavette and the olive oil poached snapper. For dessert we got two orders of the bomboloni which came with banana ice cream. Everything was delicious. It turns out the owner is from the same town as Eric R.'s cousin, so she was delighted to learn that when visiting our table. I hope i can get back here again without a multi-year hiatus!"

Joe's Italian Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (195) • $$

"I really wanted to love this place! Casual Italian restaurants are some of my favorite haunts. The food is mediocre. The place truly needs a good scrubbing. The service was a 'no" Clearly one of the servers is very familiar with the owner and shouted questions to him through the restaurant. It was almost comical but more disturbing than anything. Seems like they have their regulars so maybe I was there on an off night?"

Gallo Nero Italian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (346) • $$

"My son recommended this place. Came on a Friday e evening and it was busy. We sat down quickly though and server arrived to get our drink orders. Chicken alfredo pizza - not a pizza person but was delicious Chicken rigatoni - daughter said she enjoyed itLobster ravioli- great flavor, like I dipped the free bread in itChicken marsala- son ate it allChicken alfredo- son ate aCalamari- the best, so light"

Roma's Pizza & Italian Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (248) • $$

"Service was attentive and just the right amount. We did the three step combo for $10.99 which is offered lunch and dinner. Heck of a deal!Just enough pasta to not overwhelm. The meat ravioli with meatballs and the pink sauce--yum! Salad with Italian dressing. The garlic knots delicious. We ordered garlic bread as a starter and was tasty too!I had a house Chianti for $5. Reasonable and paired nicely. Dessert rounded out the meal with a tiramisu!!Chefs kiss! Don't be judgy about the location and hard to see and find off Greenville."

400 Gradi

★★★★☆ 4.3 (291) • $$

"Lovely Italian restaurant in downtown Dallas perfect for a date night given the overall ambiance!My fiance and I had a reservation on a Saturday evening and we were seated pretty much immediately once we arrived. Service was great throughout our meal and everything came out in a decently quick manner.We started with the polpette al sugo (meatballs) which came with house-made bread, and both the meatballs and bread were excellent. Then for main entrees, the two of us shared the tagliatelle alla bolognese and vesuvio pizza, both of which were delicious. In particular, we really loved the combination of flavors on the vesuvio pizza which comes with salami, bacon, caramelized onion, and spiced honey -- the perfect blend of sweet, savory, spicy, and umami!"

North Italia

★★★★☆ 4.1 (558) • $$

"So good per usual! Had to go order bc I was too lazy to cook before Christmas. Had Cesar salad, strozzapreti, and a hot honey pizza. Everything was good. Love how different their Cesar salad is, they give you the whole lettuce leaves. Definitely try the strozzapreti if you love mushrooms. I think it had chicken in it. Parking is hard to find so you either need to pick up order before or after lunch crowd."

Campisi's Restaurant - Coit & Campbell

★★★☆☆ 3 (147) • $$

"It had been over 5 years since the last time we tried Campisi's pizza, and this was the first time we tried this location. We ordered the pepperoni and Italian sausage and added ricotta cheese. No flavor whatsoever. We had it to go so when we got home we tried to save it by adding basil and some tomatoes. Very unhappy with the quality."

Giovanni

★★★★☆ 4.2 (327) • $$

"I ate at Giovanni's, hoping for a place that would satisfy my craving for Italian. Set in a busy, animated neighborhood, Giovanni's fit the vibe just right. It's a welcoming place where you feel relaxed the moment you walk in. The friendly staff, a cozy atmosphere, and the buzz of the area really set the scene for a nice evening out.I went with the Spicy Pork Sausage Rigatoni, and it really hit the mark. The pasta was just the right texture--al dente and flavorful. The sausage packed a bit of a kick, adding a spicy edge that paired well with the creamy sauce, which had hints of tomato and herbs. It's definitely a dish I'd suggest to anyone who likes pasta with a bit of heat and depth.Service-wise, Giovanni's team knows how to keep things smooth. My server was attentive but didn't overdo it, checking in enough to make sure I had what I needed. It's clear they care about making each guest feel looked after. From refilling water glasses to making recommendations, the staff was on point.Overall, Giovanni's is a spot worth trying if you're in the area. Good food, attentive service, and a lively setting make for a great dining experience. store."

Palato Italian Kitchen and Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.8 (13)

"My sisters and I had a great experience at Palato. Parking was a little difficult with the opening of kaleidoscope park, unless you want to pay $10 to valet. Servers and workers were very friendly and attentive. Actually they were the least uptight employees for a fine dining restaurant, so it made dinner relaxing and enjoyable. Food was also excellent. The menu is still very limited as the grand opening is not till November 1st. The salumi platter had these fried gnocchi that was the absolute best! Next time, I am going to ask for a basket of them. The platter could probably use some extra garnish to make it better. We also had the Caesar salad. It could have used a bit more dressing but we still enjoyed it. The burrata was deliciously served with some buttery sourdough bread. They had 4 great options for pizza. We settled on the Macellaio, which is sort of like a meat lovers pizza. All the meat toppings were great. We loved the consistency of the dough and crust. The food runner gave us a fun fact that the pizza is cooked in 30 seconds because of how hot the pizza stove is. Told you the workers are friendly. For the main course we had the wagyu beef shank with a side of romanesco. The beef shank was perfectly braised. I enjoyed all the pine nuts they topped it off with. It was our first time having romanesco. It's a breed between broccoli and cauliflower. We throughly enjoyed how it was served with capers, pine nuts and raisins. Lastly, we had the raspberry and pistachios tart. Sadly we didn't enjoy our dessert as much. It was too dense and difficult to eat because the outer crust was hard to break through. The manager also took the time to check on us and even asked about us and told a little about himself. So we had overall great experience and excited to come back when they have a full menu."

Wise Guys Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.8 (215) • $$

"This is our go-to pizza place. I usually I build my own pizza (pepperoni and pinapple with thick crust-don't judge), but recently got the uncle ray from cali and LOVED IT. Staff is friendly. It's worth it to dine in for the free garlic knots!"

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (132) • $$

"Family had lunch here to celebrate my granddaughter's 12th birthday. The food was very good, I had Dama Bianca, chicken with sauteed mushrooms, gluten free pasta and Alfredo sauce. It was absolutely delicious! We had an assortment of appetizers that were very good. My whole family enjoyed their meals. The atmosphere is typical Italian restaurant, nothing remarkable. Our waitress was rather quiet but very efficient. The only thing I didn't like was the cannoli, rather than having a nice blend of sweetened ricotta cheese it was more of a gooey over sweet sticky cream of some sort. Having had the real things in Italy it was a bit of a disappointment. Americans put too much sugar in their sweets anyway."

Roma TX Pizza Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.3 (62)

"Italian restaurant in Allen with many selections of tapas, pizzas, and pastas! We got two 10" pizzas to share and they were both so delicious! We left feeling full and satisfied at the end. Nice environment with cool art decor on the walls. Service was quick and helpful! Would recommend!"

My Family's Pizza Lakewood

★★★★☆ 3.8 (97) • $$

"Their gluten free pizza is FANTASTIC. My husband has celiac and it's seriously so good. Thin crust but good and crispy, not soggy. Their delivery is always quite prompt and the prices are comparable to other small-business pizzerias. The only reason I docked a star is that their whole wheat crust (at a time where I ordered pizza without my gluten-intolerant spouse) is really quite bad. It's floppy and even soggy, tastes kinda undercooked. I was expecting a good chewy wheaty crust. I couldn't even finish the pizza. Apart from that though, it's great!"

Angelo's Spaghetti & Pizza House - Irving

★★★★☆ 3.7 (150) • $$

"What do you say about a place that's been here FOREVER!! The service was good since they served a very large party of about 20. It's a BYOB establishment- did not know this, so just for your info. I enjoyed the house salad, lasagna & the bread!"

Picone

★★★★★ 4.6 (74)

"Really cozy spot! We've been looking for smash burgers and really glad we found Picone. Two smash patties with cheese, grilled onions and house sauce. The side parm potatoes were perfectly crispy and delicious. We'll definitely be back!"

Enoteca Italia

★★★★★ 4.5 (256)

"Second visit to this great restaurant. They are accommodating, attentive and the food is good. Today, my colleague and I ventured over and found the restaurant all decked out for valentine's day. Red and white table cloths, balloons and a special menu. The bruschette is out of this world and today was no disappointment. My colleague ordered the Bolognese Short Rib and (which the waiter said was his favorite) and I ordered an open kitchen ask what you want spaghetti with red sauce, spinach and capers as I am vegetarian. When they brought the food, the gentleman said, "who is having the Feature Gnocci," and we both looked confused since what was the featured gnocchi??? I said she ordered the short ribs and he said, oh this is it. Hmmmm.. My delish spaghetti came and we dug in. Mine was fine but my colleague was a bit disappointed with her $44 dish which was predominantly gnocchi versus short rib, which was the title of the dish. All I can say is the bruschette is the best. My spaghetti is always good. Other than that, I would give them 5 starts if whatever my colleague orders is good."

Pizza Capri's

★★★★★ 4.6 (45)

"Good pizza. Better than dominoes. Pasta was good as well as well. Get a large pizza because the medium wasn't too big."

Bruno's Ristorante

★★★★☆ 3.9 (185) • $$

"Top local favorite! Very good service. Medium rare steak is perfect. Great wine list. Ambiance needs a facelift but doable for date night or family night. Tiramisu was very good."