Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Dallas

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Updated May 05, 2026

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Kenny's Italian Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (4031)

$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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Tanya

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic service and care! Great food. Tiramisu is really one of the best we've had. Great for celebrations. My graduate enjoyed his evening. Liz and our servers were amazing!

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il Bracco - Park Cities

4.8

4.8 (771)

$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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Luann

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious. Great efficient friendly My favorite Tried polenta. Outstanding Chicken picatta best in dallas

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4.9

4.9 (1202)

$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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Emilio

Dined 5 days ago

Pollo Parmesan dish was outstanding. The martinis were great.

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4.9

4.9 (1575)

$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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Risa

Dined 6 days ago

Terrific food. Excellent portions. Fantastic service. Our server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed and answered all our questions about the menu. The ambience is warm, friendly, sophisticated and attractive. A perfect balance. I can’t wait to return!

Momo's Pasta Dallas

4.9

4.9 (910)

$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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Carl

Dined 5 days ago

It had been some time since my wife and I had been back to Momo‘s for dinner. This time was for our 27th anniversary and it did not disappoint as always remembered. The pasta and seafood dishes we had were delicious and perfectly cooked and the service we receive from Arturo was wonderful. Arturo made us feel comfortable and welcome. Also, you could actually have a conversation without being drowned out by the restaurant noise which was very nice. The dinner was finished off with an amazing complimentary slice of lemon cake that’s made in house for our anniversary which we thought was very nice. We look forward to coming back soon!

La Stella Cucina Verace - Dallas

4.8

4.8 (1355)

$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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WesleyGold

Dined 6 days ago

Tried the Scallopine beef for the first time. And it was wonderful! So was the pasta with Vodka sauce. Very spicy. So good. Service was excellent as always.

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CARPACCIO TEXANO

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BRANZINO MEDITERRANEO

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RIGATONI CALABRESI

Avanti Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2294)

$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.

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Steven

Dined 4 days ago

We always have great food and wonderful service at Avanti!! Tom took great care of us last night! Wonderful wine recommendation!!

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4.8

4.8 (967)

$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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Anita

Dined 5 days ago

What an enjoyable time and delicious meal. Our server, Moe, was excellent and added to our wonderful experience.

MoMo Italian Kitchen Lake Highlands

4.7

4.7 (589)

$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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Jerry

Dined on May 19, 2026

I am a big fan and have been many times. This visit I took a large group of 20 from our office as the end of day-long workshop. We had a great experience. The Specialty Cocktails were delicious and unique (Prosciutto rubbed Old Fashioned!). The food was fresh, seasonal, and loved by all. They also have an inviting side room for large group that helps everyone relax and enjoy the time with work friends. Service was on point and very caring. Almost everyone commented on how great of a time they had!

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Andiamo Italian Grill

4.7

4.7 (760)

$30 and under

Italian

North Dallas

About the restaurant

Andiamo is an authentic Italian gem in Addison !
Fine dining and Full Bar that has been serving the area since 1992. Fully remodeled 2 years ago.

The restaurant’s interior has been carefully constructed to reflect the experience of a modern Italian dining room. With a beautiful ambience, Andiamo provides an ideal setting for a romantic date or a sophisticated Italian meal with your family or friends.
The restaurant ensures the use of fresh ingredients daily to maintain its signature Italian taste in every dish.
Excellent place for EXECUTIVES LUNCHES and meetings.

Some of their popular dishes are:
Tenderloin Carpaccio, Rigatoni Burrata, Pork Chop stuffed with crab meat, Cartoccio, Lobster Ravioli...

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DaveGold

Dined on May 15, 2026

Nice local Italian restaurant with great service and the best veal I have had in Dallas. Moe is best server you can get. Take your spouse.

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