Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Dallas

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Updated 05 August 2026

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Kenny's Italian Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (4089)

$30 and under

Italian

North Dallas

About the restaurant

Kenny’s Italian Kitchen serves classic "Southern Italian American" food modeled after the "Little Italy" sections of Boston and New York. These Italian American styles of veal, chicken and seafood will include Parmigiana, Picatta and Marsala. Of course Kenny's Italian Kitchen wouldn't miss out on the classic meatballs, sausage & peppers or linguini & clams to name a few.

Kenny’s Italian Kitchen is decorated with red checkered cloth table cloths, dark woods and the walls are adorned with black and white photos of friends, family and regular guests. A cozy patio and full service bar accompany the warm, friendly and comfortable atmosphere. You will swear you just dined at a neighborhood Italian joint in the Northeast.

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JeffGold

Dined 3 days ago

Had an amazing time here! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The service was even better—the staff greeted us with a smile and checked on us regularly. The food was fantastic.

Zio Cecio

4.8

4.8 (814)

$31 to $50

Italian

Park Cities

About the restaurant

Zio Cecio is an Italian affair with a Sardinian twist; dine on a selection of antipasti platters, or featured pastas and risottos prepared with fresh seasonal vegetables. Or enjoy wood-fire pizzas and signature entrees featuring organic beef, lamb pork, chicken and fresh seafood accompanied by festive wines and specialty cocktails.

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Jose

Dined on 6 Aug 2026

We had a great meal at Zio Cecio. The service was exceptional and the food delicious.

Enoteca Italia

4.8

4.8 (1255)

$31 to $50

Italian

Turtle Creek / Oak Lawn

About the restaurant

Located at the corner of Welborn and Cedar Springs, Enoteca Italia offers handcrafted pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and a curated wine selection from Italy, France, and California. Enjoy a cozy, wheelchair-accessible dining experience with no outdoor patio; just authentic flavors, crafted cocktails, and warm Italian hospitality in the heart of Dallas.

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Vince

Dined 1 day ago

Always a great experience! Food was delicious and awevice was excellent.

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4.9

4.9 (1613)

$30 and under

Italian

North Dallas

About the restaurant

A modern take on Northern Italian Cuisine. A great balance between Seafood , Steak as well as home made Fresh Pastas!

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AngelaGold

Dined 5 days ago

Always excellent! Service impeccable. Continues to be one of my favorite places to dine with friends.

il Bracco - Park Cities

4.8

4.8 (877)

$31 to $50

Italian

Park Cities

About the restaurant

il Bracco is an upscale Italian restaurant in The Plaza at Preston Center, in the Park Cities neighborhood of Dallas. Serving a fresh take on Italian classics, handmade pasta, bread and desserts are made fresh daily. The menu offers fresh salads, hearty sandwiches, steak & seafood, and an extensive wine list. The dining room is made of intimate booths, with a full service bar and lush patio.

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LouayGold

Dined 1 day ago

Katrina was great :) food was superb, the vibe was great and drinks were fantastic

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MoMo Italian Kitchen Lake Highlands

4.8

4.8 (596)

$30 and under

Italian

Lake Highlands

About the restaurant

VOTED BEST ITALIAN in D' Magazine's Readers Choice 2022. The ONE AND ONLY MoMo. Located on Forest near Greenville, East of 75, Dallas' Original Authentic Italian restaurant focusing on the cuisine of the regions of Northern Italy serving Lake Highlands and Dallas since 1986. We are truly one of a kind an independent restaurant owned & operated by Wende & Aaron, local East Dallasites. We make everything onsite from classic Italian & family recipes including all of our sauces, our Italian sausage, pasta, desserts & more.
We feature a full bar and an excellent wine list focusing on Italian Varietals with several non-Italian Wines. We offer our premium wines at some of the fairest prices in all of Dallas.
Awarded best night out in Lake Highlands 3 years in a row!
Warm & cozy atmosphere, with 2 dining rooms one with a fireplace one with a full bar and a large covered patio, perfect for all occasions, family dinner, casual night out, date night, family gathering, and rehearsal dinners.

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Kathleen

Dined 4 days ago

I am so excited to have found this place! Amazing food! The service and ambiance were great too. It's so close to my office and never been, but definitely fixing that! Thank you for an amazing experience!

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4.9

4.9 (914)

$30 and under

Italian

Preston Hollow

About the restaurant

Like a friendly neighborhood trattoria you might find in Naples or Venice, MoMo’s serves fare passed down through generations. The atmosphere is friendly and intimate, with exposed brick walls and sunny patio. The patio invites people watching along Knox Avenue at the uptown location. MoMo’s continues to set the standard for Italian dining in Dallas.

Directions: Best secret restaurant in Quadrangle . We are located at Lacelede & Routh next to Theatre 3

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MLynneGold

Dined 7 days ago

Was my first time to dine here- it’s a hidden gem for sure. Definitely will be back!

Avanti Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2307)

$31 to $50

Italian

Uptown

About the restaurant

Avanti Restaurant offers an intimate dining room with a sleek, Uptown bistro atmosphere, where you can hear live music nightly. For the urban connoisseur dine al fresco, sip, mingle and eat outdoors amongst your friends on the trendy McKinney Avenue strip and enjoy exceptional hospitality.

Chef Mario’s cuisine is inspired by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean region. Signature dishes are Pasta Bolognese, Osso Buco, Crab Crusted Sea Bass, Ceviche, Three Cheese Spinach Lasagna, Farfalle Carbonara, or Bone-in Veal Milanese. Our menu also features steaks, lamb, seafood, hand-made fresh pasta, legumes of the season and a Wine Spectator awarded Wine Collection focused on the Italy-Mediterranean including a selection of Texas' rising stars. Avanti has become a Dallas mainstay, a chic neighborhood restaurant for 30 years.

Follow us on Instagram at AvantiDallas

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Lorrie

Dined 2 days ago

My daughter and I loved this place. From walking in the door to our server, to our wonderful dinner. We will go back each time we go to Dallas.

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La Stella Cucina Verace - Dallas

4.7

4.7 (1382)

$50 and over

Italian

Arts District

About the restaurant

La Stella Cucina Verace is a family-owned and operated Italian restaurant. The name Verace, meaning "authentic" in Italian, reflects the essence of the family who immigrated from Naples, Italy, to Texas. Now rooted in the Lone Star State, the name La Stella ("The Star") symbolizes their journey. The family's goal in opening La Stella was simply to share their generational passion for authentic, verace (quality-driven) Italian recipes, complemented by warm Southern Italian hospitality.

*We are a cashless restaurant. For your convenience, we accept all major credit and debit cards.
*Valet parking is available every night conveniently in front of our restaurant.

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JuanGold

Dined 7 days ago

Great dinner, little pricey this time but as usual excellent dinner

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Antonio Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (971)

$31 to $50

Italian

North Dallas

About the restaurant

Named for Master Chef Antonio Avona, Antonio Ristorante has been serving authentic Italian cuisine in Dallas since 1998. Creating truly wonderful dishes for over thirty years, Chef Avona continues to impress with his daily specials. His inspiration comes from his roots in Italy where he began training as a chef over forty years ago.

Using only the freshest ingredients, Chef Avona's menu offers a diverse selection of pasta, steak, veal, chicken, and fresh fish which changes daily. Antonio also offers an Award Winning Pizza menu including Capricciosa, Margherita, and more. For wine aficionados, the wine list features an extraordinary selection of Italian wines, all very reasonably priced with many served by the glass.

Open seven nights a week for dinner, Antonio invites you to enjoy their excellent wait staff and warm dining room ... or linger long on the marvelous outdoor patio. It's like spending an afternoon or evening in Tuscany!

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George

Dined on 2 Aug 2026

Antonio Ristorante exceeded our expectations from the moment we walked in. The atmosphere was elegant, warm, and inviting, creating the perfect setting for my birthday celebration. Our server, Moe, was exceptional. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the specials, wines, and cocktails, and his engaging personality and stories made the evening even more memorable. The food was outstanding. If I could give it a 15 on a scale of 1–10, I would. I couldn't decide between the Pollo Parmigiana and the Chicken Marsala, and Moe recommended the Marsala served with pasta and its rich, flavorful sauce. It was absolutely the right choice. My wife ordered the lobster ravioli, and she said it was amazing. To top off a perfect evening, we enjoyed the best tiramisu we've ever had. Antonio Ristorante delivered an unforgettable dining experience, and we can't wait to return!

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