50 Best Italian Restaurants near Lake Dallas

“Great small place with a big personality inside! Some arcade cabinets including TMNT and T2 judgement day for paying customers. Calzones are great with really good toppings to choose from. Not ideal to dine in but shouldn't stop you from ordering and checking out the nice collection of video games inside!“

“Oscar was a fantastic server and very knowledgeable about the history of the owner, restaurant and food! This was THE BEST pizza we have ever had! We loved the atmosphere and 59s/60s music. When we come back to the Dallas area we will definitely come here again!“

“This place is so amazing…People looking for authentic Italian food.. I would say this is the one please do definitely give a try. You will not regret 😊special thanks to ANDY for the best service and best recommendation on vegetarian food🙏thank you so much“

“The food is so good! Highly recommend! Will be back!“

“Excellent service. Catered an event for me and could not have been more pleased. Food was delicious and plentiful. You cannot go wrong using this restaurant.“

“Definitely meets all the hype and 5 stars on every rating site. Must hear the details on each item from the staff though. So innovative with just the right complexity and balance of flavors. Hard to pick an order with all the choices. Great service too. Good luck in getting a reso.“

“first time ordering and I must say the Chicken Marsala was the best I've had in a long time. So glad I found this place.“

“Our food was exceptionally delicious tonight!!! Definitely recommend“

“I spent my Birthday here and it was amazing! The food was delicious the service was great and the atmosphere was amazing. Highly recommend“

“We absolutely love this place. My husband is a truck driver and will pick up a pizza when he's down there and bring us one back in Arkansas.“

“MY wife and daughter's, son, son in law's and grandchildren (11) of us had lunch there today. Louis who took our reservation and had our table ready when we walked in was awesome. He took care of us too. The food was excellent, portions large , and service great. Would recommend for any family dining experience or couples who want to try. The prices were reasonable too. Plus it's BYOB. Happy Thanksgiving to all!“

“Been eating here since 1998. Easily the best around. Chicken Alfornos is delicious as is the Lobster Ravioli!“

“This Italian place is a game-changer. I've tried many others, but this one stands out from the crowd. Authentic flavors, perfectly cooked pasta, and warm service. It's a must-visit for Italian food lovers!“

“From appetizers to desserts, Parma's exceeded all our expectations! Our entire party enjoyed the appetizers, the variety of delicious dishes! Their wings and calamari was a crowd-pleaser! Their portions are plentiful. I hosted my son's graduation dinner there. The staff at Parma's went above and beyond to make our experience memorable, with exceptional service that made us feel truly welcomed. The ambiance and food received high praise from all attendees, making Parma's a highly recommended dining destination.“

“So yummy and affordable! Great date night or family dinner!“

“Great service and atmosphere! The food is stellar! We enjoyed the whole vibe of the place. I’m excited to try more menu items.“

“What an amazing experience we had hosting 40 friends and family for my Mimi's Celebration of Life. From the food to the service to the atmosphere, everything was perfect. Gary was very compassionate and helpful as we planned this event and the entire staff was friendly and attentive. I highly recommend Salerno's for lunch, dinner, happy hour or hosting a large group. Happy to support local businesses and cannot recommend Salerno's enough.“

“Best Italian food in Denton!! Owner cares about the food he is serving!“

“Their food is fantastic and the staff is exceptional!! This is one of our favorite restaurants!!“

“Wonderful meals and service! Outstanding!“

“Love the atmosphere! Food was 10/10 !“

“Great food! Great service!“

“Had a to go order. The chicken and gnocchi soup had no chicken or gnocchi and it was juicy broth and some veggies. I understand if it’s the end of the batch. But don’t serve that to someone who’s paying for it please. I also feel like they don’t give enough dressing per the amount of lettuce they give you since it’s prepackaged I get it. The food Alo’s did come cold. And it was a $6 drive back to the house in a sealed container in a closed bag. Maybe ordering to go just isn’t the best option.

Vegetarian options: So vegetarian options available

Kid-friendliness: Yes of course- very family friendly!

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it is wheelchair accessible. Tested it myself!“

“Great food and great experience“

“Best meatball sub anywhere. Layla is awesome upfront also!!“

“Recently I had a surprise birthday party for my wife Mary. Owners Mike his wife Ruby son Bes and daughter-in-law Red made the occasion truly a night to remember! They have a beautiful private room in the back of the restaurant and all the food that was prepared was excellent! The Service was first rate. They were very accommodating in letting my friends and Family decorate for the party. The bartender is a fine young man named Steven who is so respectful and helpful, a true asset to the establishment! My wife and I dine at Genti's often and have tried many different dishes and never disappointed! This is a true gem in the area and would highly recommend whether having a wonderful Dinner in the restaurant, having a party or ordering take out. You will truly enjoy!!“

“Good main stay for consistent Italian food. Salad had a few too many woody stems for my taste but the chicken Parm and seafood Alfredo were both good. Staff was friendly and attentive. Sorry to the employee singing to the bathroom faucets I startled when using the restroom.“

“Great food great staff very friendly“

“meet the sweet lady LINA . good service ..friendly atmosphere.. good food ... definitely going back again.“

“Delicious food and friendly service!“

“The outer seating area has nice ambiance. The food is decent. Our server, Claire, was awesome!“

“So delicious, best Italian bread, we ordered online and it was fast, bread with cheese was the best, we also get a free canoli for ordering online, spicy pasta was so delicious. Very affordable italian food, i hope the prices stay this way. Favorite one so far. Best tiramisu in Dallas.“

“Phenomenally original and homemade the Italian way!!! They never disappoint. Great hidden gem!“

“Friendly staff will keep you coming back“

“Not only are ALL the staff kind but the food is 100% the best. Cozy environment, great food, great prices.“

“I have to brag about this place I ordered here first time and have to say I am definitely hooked!!!! You have found a long time customer!!! Thanks for yummy and great service!!!!!!“

“love the CALZONE...................................“

“My job site placed a large order for pick up. When I went to grab it there was only one guy working. Although you could tell he was slammed, he was awesome and helpful. He had our order ready to go quickly and gave us great customer service. The food tastes amazing too. We are definitely ordering again!“

“Ordered for 6 everyone loved their food except me. My eggplant parm was like rubber. Maybe it was old? Aside from the eggplant texture the flavors of the dish were good. I tasted a bit of everyone else's and it was also fine.“

“Joe's is the closest to New York Pizza as well as their pasta dishes. i visit Joe's every time I am in Texas“

“I live in the area and was craving some good fajita beef tacos. This place did not dissapoint! The meat was so flavorful and the tortillas made from scratch are great. Being from Phoenix, AZ i know a good taco place when i see it. This place is very good, and apparently their menudo is amazing, will try next time!“

“Delicious pizza!! So glad we found this place in our neighborhood!!“

“The lively Crew at this Marcos are " The Quintessential Team of All the pizzerias of Marcos."They Create an Work of Art..Generous portions well spread for exact Gastronomic ExperienceBEYAWESOM!!!BEYOND Awesome "Thank you ladies and Gentlemen!!

Vegetarian options: Your Choice "

Dietary restrictions: Your welcome

Parking: You Decide

Kid-friendliness: Great 5 Star

Wheelchair accessibility: You decide“

“One if the best Pizzas I've had. that Crispy Cheesy Edge it unlike anything ive had before! This place is gonna make me fat for sure cuz its so good you want to keep tasting it! its a must have. omm!“

“I been coming to Joe's Pizza for a while now for they're delicious lemon pepper wings. Everytime I visit Joe's the food is always consistently good and the service is always top notch!! You can tell the owner puts a lot into service and quality tasting food. I don't always leave reviews unless absolutely deserving and this place is definitely deserving.“

“If your looking for a twist on pizza than this is the place. Unique version of pizza was incredibly delicious. Non spicy version including kids menu she spicy version. You can taste how fresh the toppings are, perfectly cooked with a crunchy bottom crust. Highly recommended! Only catch is the price is high but worth a try to surprise your taste buds. Will definitely go back and bring everyone I know.“

“Food was amazing, absolutely love the bread sticks 😍😍, employees were nice & helpful, my order was ready when we walked in & my son & I sat to eat before heading to a movie. The bathroom was gross & being just before 12pm, there wasn't enough time for the trash to be full & everything needing to be wiped down in the hr they had been open, so it obviously wasn't cleaned the night before. Otherwise it was great, will go again.“

“Grimaldi's got its start in Brooklyn before spreading out around the country, including a handful of branches around Dallas. We recently dined at their this place at The Shops in Highland Village. This branch offers a large indoor seating area as well as a bar and is open from 11am until 10 or 11pm daily. They have a fairly typical menu of starter salads along with their signature thin-crust, coal-fired brick over pizzas which we found to be generally good during on the evening. Shared a couple of different varieties with custom topping choices, one of the pizzas crust was perfect, the other fairly soggy but overall it tasted good. Salad served up with our meal was similarly decent, nothing amazing nor bad - just decent salad. We thought the large pizzas made for good family-friendly and casual meal out with friends.“

“I love, Marcos Pizzal
I have medical issues, and can’t eat certain foods. I usually order a pizza on cauliflower crust with the garden items, but they allow me to substitute the onions and tomatoes, with jalapeños and spinach. The pizza isn’t greasy, like at other pizza places. I also like their fast friendly delivery, and the pizza is always hot and delicious. 😋“