Marcus Cafe
Marcus Cafe is a charming neighborhood Italian café owned by an equally charming couple, Larry and Patricia Christian, who opened their doors in late 2008. Excellent menu selections such as ahi tuna and rack of lamb, as well as vegetarian selections like portobello stack with grilled polenta or spinach vegetable lasagna with marinara sauce, ensure all guests will find something suitable for their palate. Macaroni and cheese with applewood smoked bacon is the heartiest, most delicious comfort food there is. The chef, Raul Casias, uses his creativity by mixing different tastes and textures, always finding just the perfect combinations. With 10 offerings on their dessert menu, be sure to save room for a special treat with a delicious cappuccino.
Marcus Cafe
II Creeks Plaza
2701 Custer Parkway, Ste 700
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 330-0900
marcuscafe.com
Russo's New York Italian Kitchen
A cozy Italian restaurant with reasonable prices and a great menu is Russo's New York Italian Kitchen. Hearty portions are just the key after a long hike or bike ride. Appetizers include mussels fra diavolo, fresh steamed mussels in a spicy jalapeño marinara sauce; calamari fritti, lightly fried with sea salt and pepper, served with marinara; and meatballs pomodoro, two large homemade meatballs with meat sauce. Russo's has a large selection of fresh salads, calzones, soups, sandwiches, their signature coal-fired pizza and traditional homemade veal, chicken and seafood entrees.
Russo's New York Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen
700 E. Campbell
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 235-7992
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Cafe Amore
Located on Coit Road between Beltline Road and Arapaho, Café Amore serves up traditional hearty Italian fare with a warm atmosphere, friendly service and reasonable prices. Standards include pasta, pizza and subs as well as chicken, veal and seafood entrees. Try the excellent chicken Sinatra, sautéed chicken breast topped with eggplant, prosciutto and mozzarella cheese in a creamy mornay sauce.
Cafe Amore
600 N. Coit Rd. Ste 2050
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 699-8322
cafeamoredfw.com
Article Written By Lea Ann Fessenden-Joseph
Lea Ann Fessenden-Joseph, a professional freelance writer, spent more than 20 years with a major airline and enjoys writing about travel, health, alternative medicine and interior decorating. She is the National Caribbean Travel Examiner and her work has been featured in the "Dallas Morning News," "Caribbean Property and Lifestyle Magazine," Gadling, Travels and numerous other publications. Fessenden-Joseph attended Texas Christian University.
