Adelmo's
Adelmo's offers Italian fine dining with with French and Mediterranean influences. The restaurant emphasizes on using only the freshest ingredients. The menu offers fresh seafood, pasta, beef, veal and an extensive wine list. This restaurant has been the recipient of many awards including the most romantic date spot and proposal spot. They're open for lunch and dinner, and they also offer a pre-theater menu. Reservations are recommended; dress is business casual.
Adelmo's
4537 Cole Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75205
(214) 559-0325
adelmos.com
Arcordoro & Pomodoro
Arcordoro & Pomodoro has the distinction of being the only Texas restaurant featured on the list of the Best Italian restaurants in the U.S.A. by Paper City. The owners are the Farris brothers who are from Sardinia and feature their native food. This location is a merger of two former restaurants--Arcordoro, which featured wood fired pizzas and Pomodoro, which offered more formal dining. Inside there is no smoking. Outside dinning is available. Reservations are recommended; dress is business casual. Their website features free recipes.
Arcordoro & Pomodoro
100 Crescent Court, Suite 140
Dallas, Texas 75201
(214) 871-1924
arcodoro.com
Campisi's Egyptian Lounge
Campisi's offers fun and casual Italian cuisine. Bring your own beer and wine because none is served here. The menu is extensive and inexpensive. A children's menu is available as well. You also can choose a take-out option. They even offer pizzas to go where you can bake them yourself at home. There are seven Campisi's restaurants in the Dallas area, but Campisi's Egyptian Lounge was the first. Reservations are not accepted.
Campisi's Egyptian Lounge
5610 East Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, Texas 75206
(214) 827-0355
campisis.us
Daniele Osteria
This restaurant is tucked away in the bottom of the Chase building below street level. Chef Puleo is from Sicily, Palermo to be specific, and features this southern style Italian cuisine. The restaurant boasts a brick wine cellar and Old World Style. The chef has a goal of meeting every guest. There is live music on Saturdays by Sterg Stodolnik. Monday's special is half-price wines under $100, and Tuesday's special is half-price salads and appetizers. Reservations are recommended; dress is business casual.
Daniele Osteria
3300 Oak Lawn Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75219
(214) 443-9420
danieleosteria.com
Nonna
Nonna has the distinct honor of being selected by the Observer as the best Italian restaurant in Dallas. Julian Barsotti's goal in opening this restaurant was to create a neighborhood restaurant for people to meet and enjoy authentically made, regional Italian food. The menu changes seasonally and emphasizes the freshest local ingredients. A wood-burning fireplace is featured in the restaurant. Nonna offers pizza, pasta and a variety of meat dishes. Reservations are recommended; dress is business casual.
Nonna
4115 Lomo Alto Drive
Dallas, Texas
(214) 521-1800
nonnadallas.com
Taverna Pizzeria and Risotteria
Taverna offers locations in Fort Worth, Austin and Dallas. This restaurant prides itself on being a neighborhood Italian restaurant offering simple fare at an honest price. It features a wood stone oven. Specialties include the focaccia and risotto. However, you can't go wrong with the pasta or pizza. Prices are reasonable, dress is casual and outdoor dinning is available. Brunch is offered Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are accepted for groups.
Taverna Pizzeria and Risotteria
3210 Armstrong Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75205
(214) 520-9933
tavernabylombardi.com
Mi Piaci
Mi Piaci, which translates to "it pleases me," was voted the best Italian restaurant by Zagat in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Mi Piaci offers northern Italian cuisine with pasta, fresh grilled items and house-cured meats. Mi Piaci also boasts an outstanding wine list. The owners describe it as "classy and simple in an Audrey Hepburn type of way." The restaurant features a pond and waterfall. Reservations are recommended; dress is casual to dressy.
Mi Piaci
14854 Montfort Drive
Dallas, Texas, 75254
(972) 934-8424
mipiaci-dallas.com
Terilli's
Terrilli's has been open for more than 20 years in Dallas. It features live music Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Happy hour is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Monday features $2 off martinis and a brunch on Sunday. Specialties of the house include Italchos or Italian nachos, which are pizza chips that you can top just like a pizza with an extensive list of ingredients. Pasta, seafood, chicken beef and pork are also on the menu. A wine list is available along with patio dining. Dress is business casual; take-out is available.
Terilli's
2815 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75206
(214) 827-3993
terillis.com
Villa O
Villa O was voted the best Italian restaurant by Dallas Morning News in 2008. According to the owner, the "O" stands for original, organic and oceanic. They state that the items are 100 percent organic, local pasture raised, wild or imported. Their specialty is handcrafted organic pastas made from organic semolina flour that are wok-fired. Additionally, they feature Natura purified and sparkling water purified in house to reduce the waste associated with bottled water. Sunday is family day where parents get a three-course dinner for $15.95, and children 15 and under dine complements of the house. This is a casual restaurant with shaded outdoor dining.
Villa O
4514 Travis Street, Suite 132
Dallas, Texas 75295
(214)780-1880
villaorestaurant.com
Patrizio's
Patrizio's offers traditional Italian family fare with some modern approaches. The menu is large and reasonably priced. The restaurant features a tempting appetizer and dessert list. Several locations are open near Dallas, and more are opening frequently. Reservations aren't necessary; dress is casual.
Patrizio's
25 Highland Park Village
Dallas, Texas 75205
(214) 522-7878
patrizios.net
