50 Best Italian Restaurants near Little Elm

“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!“

“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.“

“My partner and I came on for dinner on a Saturday night and got a medium pizza, salad and pasta to share. The value was great and we had plenty to take home for a second meal. We didn’t wait too long for our food and everything was brought out fresh. The food was delicious, the crust was nice and light and had a good crunch to it. The workers were also very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend the lasagna pizza and we will be back!“

“Amazing Chef-curated Italian !!!“

“We had an incredible experience at Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza! 🍕 The food absolutely lived up to the name — every bite was full of flavor and perfectly cooked. Our server, Oscar, was amazing — attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. You can tell he genuinely cares about his guests. Definitely one of the best pizza spots we’ve been to, and we’ll be coming back for sure! Highly recommend!“

“best food and always courteous!! chicken avocado Prada is the best“

“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.“

“Delicious food! Super fresh!!“

“Fun experience, friendly efficient staff and good atmosphere.“

“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 service ever with Audi last night. Lovely live music as well. We have been in 3 times already and love it.“

“SO. GOOD. thank you for amazing food and fantastic service“

“This is our new favorite Italian restaurant. It's a gem in West Plano. There is plenty of free parking right out front, in a lovely area. The interior of the restaurant is clean, stylish, bright, and cheery. We had superb service from the moment we entered the restaurant. We started with wine from a very good wine list, and the warm, freshly baked bread, of course. The shrimp scampi was excellent, featuring large, perfectly cooked shrimp in a delicious garlic and butter sauce, accompanied by garlic-toasted bread. The veal Marsala was top-notch, with a generous portion and great flavor. Perhaps the best marsala I've had. The Italian creme cake was a great way to finish the meal. Highly recommended!“

“We had a couples baby shower for our daughter and her husband with 35 guests in the party room last Saturday. From the lovely setting to the service and food, everything was incredible. We received so many compliments from our guests. Thank you Holly, Ephraim and our amazing servers who helped make this a very special day.“

“Lovely ambiance, nice people. Fresh, unique. quality ingredients. We love it! ❤️“

“Sitting at the light and craving Italian food/parmesan chicken. So, I googled Italian food and this place popped up 0.2 miles and I was like 🤔 guess that’s where I’m going! Lol And, I was definitely impressed with this place! Look at this plate! The salad was fantastic too! I’m not one to just go and try random places. But, I guess I’ll be doing it a lot more! Lol“

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

“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 is the best italian food in Flower Mound and Highland Village, hands down. Aaron the owner cares about his customers and it shows. Their Family Style Feasts are the perfect way to keep things simple on a weeknight, for a party, or for any of the holidays. What a deal!“

“Service was great sitting in the bar area. But, the air conditioning blowing straight on me wasn't exactly enjoyable. It was 43 degrees outside. Really? I wanted a warm meal and a warm place to dine. 😉
My salad and pasta was good. The breadsticks were overcooked/tough. Maybe that's a sign I shouldn't be eating comfort food.“

“My co-workers and myself love going here for lunch to get a few pies every week or two. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is mom and pop and they are so friendly! I highly recommend them for dinner or lunch! Support local!“

“My son and I had the vibes all meat and the pepperoni. They did their thing with this pizza. It was cooked to perfection and loaded it with toppings. If you're ever in The Colony you will have to try this pizza. It is unbelievably good. The service was good also.“

“Really cute comfy little restaurant with yummy food. My husband and I recently moved up here and we've had to sample all the local places for date nights. I got the chicken parmigiana sub and my husband had the chicken roll. They were both giant and absolutely delicious and worth the price. I'm not someone to claim to be a critic or gordan Ramsey but I did enjoy everything we had here. In addition the young man who waited on us was thorough in checking that all our food was not cooked with peanuts or tree nuts since my husband has anaphylaxis. I'll return and try some of the pasta next time“

“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!“

“We tried the Gallo Nero food today. The two women that greeted us at the front door were so polite and helpful. We had ordered a pizza and piece of cake to go and we decided eat on the patio. They brought out a high chair for my infant daughter and brought out all the food to the patio. It was such wonderful dining experience. The wife and I rarely get to go on a date with young kids but this was not only amazing food but awesome service. I will be back again with more friends and family.“

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

“Last nights was our first time to eat here. We were looking for a nice place to eat for Valentine’s dinner and I googled and found this place. It was perfect! Great prices, delicious food and great service! We will be back and bringing another couple or two with us! ❤️🍷😋“

“Lombardi's catered my wife's birthday party at our home and did an incredible job. Chef went way out of his way and prepared the BEST spread I could have ever imagined. George came and helped serve and tended bar. He was so gracious and everyone loved him. Can not say enough about how happy my wife was. We are always treated like royalty when we dine in the restaurant. If you have a house party these are the go to folks to make it special. Pepe, George, Stefan and the rest of the A Team. Thank you. You are all special to us!“

“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!!“

“We ate last night at Amore Restaurant in The Colony and the food was excellent. Also listened to special music entertainment by Shafer Wilkerson who was fantastic and very talented. Will definitely be back for the food, great staff and any entertainment they have in the future. Highly recommend this restaurant. August 26, 2025 D. Rollin“

“Was feeing Italian food and my friend and I wanted to also eat at a place that gave us a European vibe. Food was decently good. Service was great, staff was kind and professional. We ordered calamari, the mussels and linguine in red sauce and a chicken Alfredo pasta, finished with coffees and a lemon cream cake. The pasta dishes were good and plentiful but I feel like the mussels and linguine was missing some seasoning that I can’t quite put a finger on. It was still good. The lemon cream cake was good but the lemon was almost too subtle, and it tasted more like a pound cake. We still enjoyed our food and time there. I wouldn’t mind giving it another go. Great for small or large groups. Till then let’s eat!“

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

“Awesome food! Will make it a stop when I am in area!“

“I am a rare person who does not use social media. I don't write reviews. But after a wonderful dinner, our family was served last Saturday night, something needed to be said. My son-in-law and I are fortunate to share a birthday. Kathy and I have wanted to try Crudo's for about a year. Last Saturday, we were joined by our two daughters and son-in-law, plus our grandkids. So three generations were there. We each agree it was the most memorable experience we have had in a very long time. Ernesto did a great job serving fantastic meals and desserts. I love that the atmosphere is welcoming and quiet enough that we could actually talk with one another. But what happened after dinner really sticks with me. Ari, the owner, chased me down in the parking lot to again wish me Happy Birthday and say how much he appreciated spending it with my family. That was amazing. We will be back again and again.“

“Great food and atmosphere.“

“Quartino Ristorante Grandscape is a must visit! The food is excellent here, nice cocktails, nice beer selection, and GREAT wine selection! Dinning and Brunch are fabulous, but the Happy Hours are spectacular, especially on Wednesday where their incredible wines (glass or bottle) and delicious pizzas are half off! Great service whether sitting in the dining room or at the very nice spacious bar, the service is unbeatable and if you get the pleasure of having Mikayla as your server, then you are in for a treat because she is top notch at her craft and you will enjoy your time there even more! You Go Mikayla!!“

“This place is awesome the sauce is amazing it's different from their places in the fat that is Rich and hearty it's not watered down the toppings are rich in flavorful you're going to have to wait 20 minutes to get your pizza but man it's worth the wait it is great pizza and with the wait! Call it in and plan!“

“Food was very good. My Dirty Martini did not taste great; it was okay, but I won't order it again next time I go there. The restaurant was very cold, which made the evening less enjoyable. We were seated in the back near the kitchen, so things were busy and a bit noisy. No bread or other option at our table, which surprised us. However, our entrees were quite good, and the plates were plentiful. Overall, value for the money is there, and we will go again, hoping the next experience can get us to a five star rating.“

“Definitely a family favorite, they take care in preparing the best food with the best ingredients and I really enjoy chatting with the owners and staff here!“

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

“Got the Shrimp scampi and the asparagus is now less than ever. Just short sticks. Different than before. Pls fix this as otherwise everything was good.“

“We went for their Thanksgiving Buffet. The assortment of food was terrific and the food was delicious but it was all cold or like warm......ruined the experience . We would have given 5 stars but eating all your food warm / cold is unfortunate. The chaffing dish stations needed to be HOT and staff should have been checking this. I am sure the food would have been outstanding if it was hot.“

“Friendly staff will keep you coming back“

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

“Fantastic music. Great vibe. Drinks are on point and the service was amazing, even on a busy Friday night.“

“Everything was great. Bakery was awesome“

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We had an amazing experience at this pizza place!
We ordered the chicken wings, and they were absolutely delicious—perfectly cooked with a unique, flavorful seasoning. The shrimp Alfredo was beyond amazing, served with cheesy garlic bread that tasted incredible.

We also tried two pizzas: one half pepperoni and half cheese, and the other with pesto sauce, veggies, and chicken — honestly, one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had!

The roasted potatoes were super crispy and light, and the salad was so fresh and full of flavor. They also served us a za’atar and cheese manaqeesh that was out of this world — the mix of cheeses and the flavor of the za’atar reminded me of home in Palestine.

Highly recommend this place! The food is delicious, the prices are very reasonable, and everything tastes homemade with a special touch. ❤️🍕“

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We’re regulars at Legacy Food Hall every Sunday after church, and with so many great food spots to choose from, The Italian Job Pizza has become a favorite! 🍕 Their pizza is thin, crispy, and loaded with cheesy goodness. My son can’t get enough of the fried cheese bites, and my go-to is always a fresh, flavorful pepperoni slice. The quality and flavor keep us coming back week after week—highly recommend if you’re at Legacy!“

“Anita was such a great waitress Friday night! She made sure we were taken care of through our entire reservation. The first DJ around 6 was great. They then switched to another one that was terrible and then switched to ANOTHER DJ again that was great. Bathroom could use a good deep clean. Drinks were fantastic for the happy hour price.“