44 Best Italian Restaurants near Helotes

“Our first time there and the experience was wonderful. It started with great service, by Rebecka. We chatted with some customers seated at the next table, who shared their secrets. Come before six pm and get the pizza rolls as appetizers. We came with the intent to get pizza but ended up getting some shrimp dishes, spaghetti and meatballs, plus chicken parm. All the dishes were great. This is our new favotite Italian restaurant.“

“Great food! I would definitely recommend this place.“

“We had lunch with friends here today and I was blown away!!! Everything was impeccable! The service was beyond amazing and the food…..what can I say, it was AMAZING! The Insalata Caprese was one of the best things I’ve ever tasted! I had the Pollo Bronx Parmigiana and my husband had Fettuccine di Parma with shrimp. The portions are huge!!! Can’t wait to go back!! The owner can and visited our table as well as everyone else’s!!! This place is a must!!!“

“This place is amazing. The cuisine is divine and so it’s the service. The atmosphere just makes me feel like I’m at home since I’m Italian. I love this place.“

“Las. Vegas maggiano en el fashion mall con el mejor chef que resulta que es mexicano su nombre es Jesús de Acapulco Guerrero los platillos con mejor sazón italiana y mexicana . Se los recomiendo con el mejor vino italiano Barolo y sobre todo el Caymus californiano . Ánimo“

“Today we had an extraordinary experience thank to our server Gregory we mentioned to him that we were excited and celebrating life because our 4 year old went for her yearly MRI scans and came out NED. He went out of his way to put his team together to sing to our precious warrior with a delicious cake and candle, now she is 3 years NED. Food was delicious, cutomer service was excellent, I truly love the atmosphere and recommend it 100%“

“Amazing Pizza and Great customer services!“

“Súper al 100 en todo 👏👏🙏🙏“

“My husband and I picked Umberto’s for date night tonight and amazing is an understatement!! From the delicious fried calamari and rolls to the yummy eggplant parm and Umberto’s pasta,EVERYTHING was absolutely incredible!! The service was fast,friendly and on point!! Our server,Melissa,was so friendly and made sure that we were well taken care of!! All the staff was welcoming,the environment was quaint and laidback and the overall experience was great!! 10/10,We DEFINITELY will be back!!“

“I’ve been to Paesanos Riverwalk before, but this time we chose a different location since parking was much easier for our out-of-town friends. They were craving good Italian food, and this place definitely delivered.

The food was just as great as I remembered, and the drinks were equally enjoyable. Portions were a bit on the smaller side for the price, but the quality makes up for it. The atmosphere felt intimate and perfect for a relaxed evening, and the service was very friendly throughout.

Definitely a great spot for a celebration or just a nice dinner out.“

“Food was good. Server was terrible, when asked questions about menu and when she brought wrong order. Spoke with server about poor service and requested company contact, She declined and informed me that it wouldn’t do any good, because she was quitting. I frequently travel to the area and will have to find another Italian restaurant with employees wanting to work there and serve.“

“The food was so delicious, but man, was it FREEEEZING in there. It was so cold that even the food got cold after 5 minutes. The staff was wonderful, though. We would have stayed longer, and gotten more drinks and dessert, but the temperature made it all pretty unpleasant. 😢“

“Excellent food and service!“

“Just had lunch at the Potranco location. It did not disappoint. Great service and great food. Nice little gem. Looking forward to our next visit.“

“Our server Brianna/ Flowers, is excellent. We love her so much. She is the sweetest person I have ever met. She’s been our server the past 4 times and we definitely recommend her. She is always on top of it. Always making sure our drinks are to the top, food is good, and we have cheese on our soup. All In all she is the reason we come to this place!“

“I love me some Italian food! & yessss I ordered all that food! I had to try it ALL! The Albi’s variety mix, which was mozzarella sticks, calamari, & fried shrimp, & then I had the chicken Alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs & the lobster bisque soup & Ed got his usual!!! The chicken parmigiana! It was all so good!! & our server, Jessie, was the sweetest, ever!❤️“

“First time here and I enjoyed the delicious food. They bring you some garlic bread before your food which was great to start off and while you wait. I had the Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and shrimp, and for dessert I had the cheesecake. The staff were very friendly and my waiter was very attentive, I recommend this restaurant and I will visit again soon.“

“One of the very best Italian Restaurants we have ever eaten at! The Risotto was amazing and we had an awesome server!“

“We had a great meal! We did not have reservations but were welcomed like family! Thank you!“

“This Olive Garden is the cleanest and most impressive location I’ve visited. The food—specifically the calamari, salad, and lasagna—was served piping hot and delicious. General Manager Ryan, along with our exceptional servers Jonathan and Vincent, made our Easter supper wonderful. My only complaint was that the restroom needed cleaning. Highly recommended for the great service and atmosphere.⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“First time at this location. Prior experience was in Colorado Springs. This place has a lot to offer. Maghan took care of us, she has a true gift of hospitality. Turned a good day into a great day with Sunday happy hour and something for everyone.“

“Holly was amazing! She made sure the kid's order was out in first and sent us home with fresh from the oven breadsticks. The breadsticks were fresh and plenty of flavor. As always, it's too much food, even with their smaller plate options. The tables were so crowded, it was hard to for comfortably and chairs often banged into each other. If suggest removing a couple tables so all guests can be comfortable.“

“Such a great place to have lunch. We found this place several weeks ago. Great buffet of pizza includes a choice of salads. You can eat as much as you want. So many other options to choose from also if you don’t want the buffet. Very relaxing and great place to meet up with others. Staff is so friendly and willing to make your experience a good one. This is my favorite pizza place.“

“Very nice atmosphere in really good food“

“Initially I went to grimaldis and waited for 20 minutes with no service. Mind you I only have 45 minutes for lunch. I walked over, was greeted immediately, given a table, ordered, had hot fresh baked bread come out to my table, my order followed about 5 minutes after! It’s delicious!the customer service here is beyond any of the other businesses at La Cantera!“

“Every time we go to Ingram park mall we pass by Luciano's. We always see Alex working with a smile, serving or cashing us out with hot great tasting food. Everything is always fresh and hot ready to serve. Thank you Alex for your great service. I give you 5 gold pizzas 🤤🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕“

“It was my first time going out to eat in a long time and it did not disappoint. The bread sticks were fresh and warm the salad was amazing and the Pasta was perfection. My child order the spaghetti and pizza and to my surprise ate every bite of the spaghetti. He was not a fan of the pizza but the Manager was accommodating and switched it for more pasta. I know its dumb but my favorite part was the Dr Pepper. I feel like it was the best one Ive had in a Long Time and I even got one to go. Our server was great I don't think I got his name, but he did check on us and not in a way were I felt like I was being rushed or neglected. He made sure we had what we needed. Wish I could come more often it was great. :)“

“Postino is such a great place! We loved it and Anthony our server made it all the better, super engaging talkative and took great care of us. The manager Raul came to check on us and was super friendly and helpful. Such a personable gentleman and related to us a lot on different topics. They all made the experience amazing. Food was amazing, but Raul exceeded the expectations.“

“The food was great but the service made the whole dinner!!! Joaquin was awesome. Going out to dinner with kids isn’t always easy but he was on top of everything, actually brought more drinks and checked on us more without asking or being waved down. Stinks never even remotely went empty and was on top of extra napkins and smiles when he saw we had kids. Best waiter in a lonnnnng time.“

“My wife and I are from Georgia here on vacation. We decided to eat lunch there I must say my wife and I enjoy everything the food, service,and atmosphere. It was March 25,2026 at noon time and everything was perfect from the sunshine to the coffee at the end. My wife and I will definitely be coming back before going home thank you so much Arthur Archer.“

“First time here and definately NOT the last. I ordered a large pepperoni pizza and a small pizza sausage, onion and green peppers. Heavenly! The owners are brother and sister Eli and Maria. Two adorable good people. Be back soon! 😎“

“I gotta say if I ever get pizza again this will be at the top of the list. This was my first time here and the pizza had zero flop but thats if you know how to hold a pizza 😂. Be sure to ask for some sauce as well because the crust would have been great with any butter, garlic, ranch etc.“

“My car stalled right in front of North Italia in San Antonio at The Rim. I had my autistic daughter with me. I had lost my husband two months ago and I was in a panic and beyond stressed. I needed help pushing my car into a parking spot safely as my car couldn’t drive. The manager came out and helped push my car to safety. He offered us water or to make a pizza and I said no thank you that is very kind of you but we will come and eat inside while we wait for the tow truck. The minute I sat down, nothing but the best service. They were so understanding because of my daughter’s special needs and the stressful situation we were in that they were able to go above and beyond for us. My daughter calmed down and was happy. The food was really good. I am Italian and very picky as you can understand why, so I was impressed with the taste and quality. I for sure will be back! Sincerely, I can’t thank them enough.“

“Amazing place My first time dinning here was amazing beautiful day outside so We went to the patio and enjoyed the sun with pizza and drinks. Would definitely return…“

“I am so glad Fiamma is back in Helotes. Do yourself a favor and give his pizza a try. So good! Crust, sauce, toppings are outstanding. Lasagna is great as well.“

“Great customer service and fantastic food!“

“Great customer service and fantastic food!“

“I have Celiac disease and have been able to happily eat their pizzas without issues. They have dedicated freezers, tools, everything that makes a celiac feel safe and honestly heard. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a good pizza place that caters to the celiac community.“

“My first time at Rita's. Cosy, great staff/service. Really great menu. The dishes I ordered were delicious and well presented. It was my friend's birthday and they made just the right amount of fuss with a little candle in a dessert and a card which was a lovely touch. A really great experience all round, I loved the vibe in the restaurant and would highly recommend.“

“Add extra cheese you’ll thank me later.“

“Idgaf those low reviews are wild. I am upset at one minor LITTLE THING....The fact that I cant eat the whole pizza on my own. 🤣 Also the response from, im assuming the owner to some of the poor reviews has me on floor laughing. I love it.“

“It was really laid back and had a good menu“

“Pizza is always great. The employees and manager are very friendly and helpful. I needed to redeem a coupon from T-Mobile and could not figure out how to. One of the employees, as well as the manager were so helpful and patient . They ultimately helped me obtain my discount and I received the best pepperoni pizza.“