50 Best Italian Restaurants near Hill Country Village

“We live in Hollywood Park and Purple Garlic is right in our neighborhood. This is such a wonderful restaurant! The staff is so friendly and fun! It’s literally almost like Cheers “where everyone knows your name” even if you haven’t been there in a while! The food is excellent, always served fresh, extremely delicious and hot out of the oven. They have a nice wine list, but you can also bring your own vino. We’ve always had great dining experiences at Purple Garlic and that’s why it’s been so popular for all these years!“

“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!!!“

“(05/30/25) Eight of us met for dinner at the Pazzo Pastaria and were immediately greeted and seated by the very pleasant co-owner, Ginny. The ambiance is simple, cozy and (thank you), not noisy. The wait staff is excellent (shout out to Katie!); the menu is well organized and offers several out-of-the-ordinary Italian dishes. Don't fill up on the tasty breads and olive oil dip, because the food is delicious and the portions are generous. For a weekend meal, consider making reservations because the restaurant fills quickly. We were pleased with our dinner selections and no one left hungry! The overall experience was so good, we agreed the Pazzo Pastaria would be our new favorite restaurant. PS. If you are intrigued, check out its online page, which displays location, hours, menu items and customer reviews.“

“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.“

“Great service!! Neta is an excellent waiter. Food is delicious!!! Very friendly atmosphere. Recommend 100%!!“

“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%“

“Recently visited for the first time and we all loved it! We will definitely be back and can't wait to try more items on the menu. Service was also great even as the restaurant got busy. Will recommend to everyone!“

“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“

“Came here on a whim and discovered THE BEST Italian food I’ve ever had. We loved every single thing that we ordered. The service was great and it was so refreshing to see the staff get along and enjoy their jobs. They were so welcoming and almost even loving lol. It really felt like a little family. Can’t wait to go back. Thank you!“

“Amazing Pizza and Great customer services!“

“My daughter was hangry and so I called ahead. They made my daughter’s pizza ahead of our arrival. Totally accommodating and delicious. Highly recommend and will return again soon“

“It is small, it is friendly, and it is very good food“

“Just picked up a Supreme pizza w/a large salad. Our pizza was absolutely delicious! It came with bread, dipping sauce,extra dressing and all the extras I could have taken it to the park to enjoy if it wasn’t so cold outside. 1st time ordering out has been such a positive experience I’ll definitely consider it again when I can’t get out. It was definitely a great start to a fabulous birthday weekend. Live dining at Caparelli’s but you hit it out of the park being my 1 pick up experience. Thank you.😍😍😍“

“Súper al 100 en todo 👏👏🙏🙏“

“Amazing service and very attentive! Delaney was incredible and made sure our drinks were filled and our belly’s were full! Eddie also came by and checked on us to ensure everything was going perfect, which it was. 10/10 recommend and ask for Delaney!“

“What a gorgeous afternoon we had at Parsanos. The atmosphere is beautiful and the decor is amazing. Our waiter was exceptional and the food was delicious. One of the best afternoons we have had anywhere. I highly recommend this restaurant hidden in a beautiful tree line area. The Italian food is delicious and well presented.“

“This was our first visit to this restaurant, and it didn't disappoint. We started off with Calamari, and it was great. Not chewy, but lightly breaded and the marinara was great. My wife had the Moscato and loved it. The house salad was really good and the ranch dressing was in house and delicious. My wife ordered the chicken Alfredo, and I ordered the Chicken Parmigiana. Both plates were absolutely amazing. They even brought us a sample of the lasagna. The ricotta was just perfect, the right amount of cheese and sauce, with that extra flame on top of cheese to give it that amazing look and it was heaven. The interior was great and cozy, it was quiet with light music, the decor was a nice touch as well. My wife decided that's our new date night location and anniversary location. If you haven't tried it, please stop by and give it a try. You'll leave full and satisfied.“

“I actually hate to share this review because this for sure is a hidden gem. I would give it 10 stars out of 5. Linda our server was fantastic. The food is truly authentic with everything being made fresh in the restaurant. If you’ve never tried it you need to give it a try. This will become a new regular spot for me.“

“Love this place. Good wine, good food and good service.“

“5 stars The food was superb I had meatball sandwich on homemade roll great sauce cheese on top w/ fries awesome Homemade desserts Service was excellent Nice atmosphere Highly recommend if you’re in San Antonio“

“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. 😢“

“Ethan C. was the best server I’ve had in years! I’ve been here before and it’s never been less than amazing, but Ethan gave us the perfect dining experience. He answered every question we had, and suggested us the ultimate pairings. 11/10 experience, I will absolutely be back.“

“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!❤️“

“Great folks and great food. Always a hit when we eat here.“

“Amazing food and amazing service. I highly recommend this restaurant for delicious high quality Italian food. We will be making this spot our go to Italian spot. We tried their plates and took a pizza to go. Their pizza is delicious.“

“This place is absolutely amazing. We went here for our cousins 15th birthday. He came in from out of town and requested the best Shrimp fettuccini Alfredo and after weeks of research we found this place. From the moment we placed our first call until we actually went to the establishment and left, everything was beyond perfect. The service was amazing and the food was the best Italian food we've had in San Antonio (I've lived here for 15+years). You can tell that the owners and people who run this place truly care from the bottom of their heart: Go here, you won't regret it! We can't wait to go back.“

“Large party of approximately 40 people, for a baby shower. Unfortunately we were only permitted to order from the appetizer list, light dishes, and dessert list. I wanted the salmon that was on the main entree list, so I had artichoke dip instead.
Each tablet had their own waiter but every guest was given separate checks, even children. Ben was supposed to combine tickets for an adult and a child. It wasn't noticed until after the adult and child left. I called the adult because they needed to verify what dishes she paid for. While verifing the last 4 digits of the cc, Ben apologized to me for not combining the tickets. I paid because, even though it was the waiters fault, I knew it was a very hectic situation. Overall everything was great, except not being able to order from the main menu.“

“I ordered the chicken cutlet sandwich recommended by them and it was really good the sandwich had a nice sauce and the chicken had a nice crunch. The servers were also really nice and recommended us other food items for the next time we went. 10/10 recommend this place for italian subs!“

“Food is delicious, bruchettas are great and tomato soup was so good. there's a relaxed fun environment and most of all staff service is just excellent I highly recommend 👌“

“Friendly staff and amazing food. A must place to eat if you love authentic Italian food.“

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

“This is the best restaurant ever. The food is amazing and always good. The atmosphere is wonderful. The staff is friendly and always makes me feel welcome. It's like having dinner with your best friends. I highly recommend Pompeii Grill.“

“Great food and service. We shared the shrimp paesano . 5 shrimp come with dish. Also ordered bow tie buttered pasta with grilled chicken and shredded parmesan cheese. Bread comes out while you wait. There is a variety. Dip in oil that has chili flakes.“

“Great food, service and dessert“

“Excellent service bringing excellent culinary favorites! Classy, delicious, first class all the way!“

“The food here is incredible, especially their specialty pizzas! The Pothole and the Honey Bexar are particular highlights. The customer service is also unparalleled; I placed a pickup order for the wrong location, and rather than sending me on my way, they just made my order right here for me. Saved me a ton of time!“

“Hamdi made tonight our best experience ever to this location. She was kind and patient with my kids. She had a big smile the entire time and service was on point. She was very knowledgeable of the menu too. This location needs more employees like Hamdi.“

“Delicious gelato and the affogato is to die for!“

“Fantastic food, great espresso. They use real garlic. Owned by a real Italian! Came in today to get some espresso, and left feeling like a friend.“

“We frequently go to the SILO on 1604 for birthdays and anniversaries. Over recent years the quality of service and food has been remarkably excellent. Arriving early for our Sunday reservation, we spent time at the NONNA bar. Our bartender was Gabrielle. What a wonderful young lady. She made me the best “personalized” vodka martini I’ve had in years. Kudos to Gabrielle!“

“Went there for dinner with our kids. Ordered a large pizza, wings (was out of the flavor we wanted) 2 Caesar salads, 2 soft drinks and 4 waters. We see 6 soft drinks on the screen and say we only wanted 2. Lady says they charge for water. 3$ for tap water? Ok fine, whatever.

Some guy brings out the 2 Caesar salads. Says something about not being able to find the dressing. Another lady comes out and says they are out of Caesar dressing and offer us other options. Pizza comes out and we ask for a side of ranch dressing. Lady looks us dead in the eyes and says they are $.99.

So after charging us $12 for tap water, messing up the Caesar salads, they now want another $1 for a tiny side of ranch dressing?

Needless to say, we will never step foot back in this place.

Edit: was contacted by the company and they made it right. Which to me, says a lot. Not many companies are willing to do that lately. Changing to 4 stars.

For what it’s worth, the food was actually pretty good. It was just the over all experience from the staff that ruined it.“

“Awesome live music and amazing food! Best in Stone Oak! Favorite nights are Wednesday-Sunday…best spot for Live music 🎶“

“This is our first time at Mattenga’s, and Mike made us feel so welcomed right away! He was incredibly friendly, helpful, and made us feel like we were regulars from the moment we walked in. The pizza was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the whole experience was amazing from start to finish. It’s clear that they really care about their customers and creating a welcoming environment. We will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend Mattenga’s, and especially Mike for making our first visit such a great one! 🍕❤“

“Ordered 4 pizzas from Goldbelly to Tulsa Ok. Absolutely the best pizza I have ever had. Perfect, chewy crust, fresh delicious toppings. Could not ask for anything better. Thank you.“

“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! 😎“

“Unbelievable place will come back“

“Had a very pleasant evening with 4 other family members. Cuisine is a bit unique but all meals were very good and the service was outstanding. It is a real pleasure to sit in a restaurant and have a conversation without having to yell over the din and ask tablemates to repeat themselves.“

“súper rico todo, un muy buen ambiente y el personal muy amable“

“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…“