50 Best Italian Restaurants near Lake Dallas

“After 10+ years of eating at this place they produce some of the most affordable, tasty & visually attractive pizza still to this day. Looks & taste exactly as I remember. Finished my first slice and had to make a post about it. DAMN!“

“My son and I ate here Saturday afternoon, there weren’t busy at all. Perfect time to go. The food was unbelievable! We ordered a 13” pizza each and left stuffed. We also had the appetizer platter with the cheese and sliced meats. I think this might be my new “Last meal in earth” I can’t wait to eat here again. Not traditional American pizza, but absolutely worth a try. Loved the oils and balsamic vinegar addition to the pizzas. My only regret was not having room for desert.“

“The best Italian in Texas! I’m highly impressed with the food, presentation, and staff. You must try everything by becoming a regular here. Great for family dinner, date night, or a business dinner.“

“We loved eating at Picone last night. The food is wonderful. The ambiance is like being with family. Thank you. We can’t wait to come back .“

“The Best Italian Dining Experience in Denton! Osteria il Muro is an absolute gem! From the moment we walk in, James, the manager, greets us with genuine warmth and excitement, making us feel like long‑lost friends every time. Elsa is an absolute treasure — she treats us like family and delivers the best service we’ve ever had. And the chef? An absolute artist! Every dish is a masterpiece, from the delicate scallop crudo to the savory tri‑tip special, and the desserts… I’m not exaggerating when I say they make me want to cry — they’re that delicious. We never want to leave this magical place. A true five‑star experience from start to finish!“

“We’ve been eating here for a few years. The new owners have definitely earned their reputation for amazing food and friendly service.“

“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.“

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

“Best Pizza in town. Their crust is perfection in taste and the way it's baked. All the ingredients are fresh and good quality.“

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

“My wife and I had an amazing experience dining at Giro’s. We ordered the Vulcano pizza and spaghetti lasagna. Both dishes were incredibly flavorful and filling. The experience didn’t stop at the food as our server Grayson made the evening truly special. His attentiveness and enthusiasm made dinner special. His menu suggestions were not only helpful, but also delicious! Thank you Giro for the amazing night, we will be back very soon.“

“Alforno’s did an outstanding job catering a recent church event for us. From start to finish, the experience was excellent. Jay, the catering coordinator, was wonderful to work with. Communication was clear and timely, and he was very accommodating when we needed to make adjustments to meet a variety of dietary requirements. Delivery was right on time, and Jay even helped set everything up so everything looked great and was ready to go. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious. We received so many compliments from our guests, and everything was a big hit. We’re very grateful for their professionalism and the care they put into making our event run smoothly. I would highly recommend Alforno’s for catering!“

“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.“

“We drive up by Oklahoma border just to eat Nicks pizza, it’s our number 1 pizza place to come too! The kids pizza class was also a hit!“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Finally got to try this place after living in the area for 25 years. The pecan crusted chicken was amazing and the Italian style family service reminded me of being in Italy 🇮🇹 😋 Everyone enjoyed their meals and we celebrated a birthday for and amazing lady who is 85 years young.“

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

“We celebrated our anniversary last night at Graffiti Pasta. It was our first but definitely not our last dining experience there. From the moment we walked in the door to a very packed restaurant to the moment we left we were acknowledged & taken care of. Faith was our waitress & let me tell you, I have NEVER had a more amazing server. She knew so many things about the menu, was able to offer suggestions without being pushy, she was simply friendly, & just overall such a cool person. I would honestly come back just to see her. The meatball appetizer was our favorite part of the meal followed by the salad.“

“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!!“

“Great food & service! Highly recommend the chicken parm & chicken Madeira!“

“We recently hired Elite Roofing to get our roof done and we are extremely happy with the execution. Andy is extremely professional and stayed on top of things while the project was ongoing. I highly recommend the company to get your roofing done.“

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

“I picked up an order curbside today and it was delish. But as good as the food was the curbside service was even better. I misunderstood something and was met with kindness and compassion. The service I received was way above and beyond. So if you are looking for a delicious meal and the confidence that you are being treated well, you cannot go wrong by stopping at the Denton Olive Garden for a meal. I’m glad I did.“

“First time visiting and can’t wait to come back. Everything was amazing and service was top notch! Very impressed!“

“So much food on my plate favorite place atmosphere kinda change 🤔 quite more. Not fun conversation so the food must be great! Smile. You can sit and visit after eating your food. Plus I always take most home soup and salad and main dish. Plus bread . Yummy place.“

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

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

“The service was excellent and the food was very favor flavorful. Everything from the appetizers to the main course was amazing. Highly reccomend for anybody craving Italian food.“

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

“Best pizza in town. Great customer service“

“Friendly staff will keep you coming back“

“Great food great staff very friendly“

“we were down visiting family for the weekend and decided to try Enzos for the first time (11-9-24) The pizza was absolutely AMAZING, the wife loved it, even our 4yr old said it was "solid.. 10 out of 10 delicious!!" Lol we will definitely be back every time we return down here!“

“Love the Grace's Alfredo or the Sedona Salad! Real fresh ingredients and always quick! The oreo and the lotus cheesecake are outta this world!“

“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!!!!!!“

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

“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“

“We recently found Rosatti's and are thrilled, because we love Chicago style pizza. The manager is on top of things and everyone we've dealt with are professional yet friendly. They aim to please!

This location is strictly takeout.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Great food and the owners are amazing 🤩“

“We used to order at Marco's Pizza when we lived at our former residence. That location was on I believe University St. Now in our present residence, on E. McKinney St. I figured that we could order at the one on Teasley, since it's not too far. Well, my beautiful sister ordered me a medium combination pizza along with some chicken wings in the amount of 15. When the order was what I asked for, the toppings were pepperoni, sausage, onions, bell peppers, and black olives with extra cheese. I received the pizza, ate it, and of course it was good, but going further, I found MUSHROOMS in it! I did not ASK for mushrooms-just what I asked for on the pizza! Come on now! This can not be this hard to understand what I want! Considering the fact that it's cut in squares, (which I don't like) y'all need to do better!“

“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.“

“Person at the front desk was very polite, but I did see a very rude DoorDash driver come in? That sounds like the person who left the latest review.

Food was delicious at a great family friendly price which is harder and harder to come by these days. Really enjoyed the mushroom pizza. Definitely a nice break from the pace of places around Frisco.“

“I love this place. Great staff and delicious food. I recommend the house special pizza.“

“Delicious pizza! Great customer services and fast service!“