47 Best Italian Restaurants near Live Oak

“Brought the family in for my youngest’s birthday & we had a wonderful time thanks to Nia. She was so attentive & brought refills of drinks, bread, salad, & soup without being prompted & her personality was so bright that we hope she will be here to take care of us next time! Thank you for a great night out, Nia!“

“(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.“

“Noli's Vite was perfect! a wonderful experience from the good food to the service. We had a party of 38 women and everyone had a great time. Are service was on point for such a large group. Thank you to the manager Jackie and her incredible staff. ❤️“

“The Italian food was great. Great vibes.“

“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!“

“Everything was amazing from start to finish! Bella Sera on Pat Booker is an absolute gem. From the moment we sat down, we were impressed. The garlic knots came out warm and flavorful, perfectly setting the tone. The soup was rich and comforting, and the Caesar salad was crisp and fresh with just the right amount of dressing. I had the baked ziti for my entrée, and it was everything you want in classic Italian comfort food, cheesy, saucy, and satisfying. And to top it all off, the cannoli was perfection: crisp shell, creamy filling, just sweet enough. It was a wonderful combination of flavors and portions were so generous I had plenty to take home. Highly recommend, can’t wait to go back!“

“First time visiting... decided to grab the spaghetti dinner, a cold sub & cheesecake (to go)! Everything was DELICIOUS!!! So grateful to have spotted this GEM! Definitely returning to a new favorite spot!“

“Great visit as always. My daughter and I have been coming to this restaurant for the past twenty years. Now enjoying their delicious Italian dishes with my mother and grandson. Thank you Sorrento for being such a great staff.“

“LOVE the Philly Cheese steak sandwich! I think the chef had a wager with the waitress that he could over-stuff the sandwich with so much beef, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and cheese that the sandwich was threatening to split the bread in half! It was so FAT with ingredients that IF the bread exploded under the strain, one would need a garden trowel to shovel all the food into a to-go container!! The taste was out of this WORLD! I'm a big guy and a cop and even I could only manage to eat half of the sandwich in the restaurant and took the rest of it home, where it proudly served as my dinner that night, too!! May the Chef live forever!“

“THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD. WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE & THE OWNER IS A GREAT MAN“

“My husband I love to go here. It’s cozy and the waitresses are always wonderful. We always get the fettuccine Alfredo. Said last night we should try something new, but the sauce is so good. It’s our ‘go to’ place.“

“Every time we attend the annual TMEA convention, we make sure to make a stop at Luciano's during Saturday lunch before the concerts begin. This year we missed it as they were doing their remodeling. In previous years, we have enjoyed their calamari appetizer, the dipping bread, the margarita pizza & their specials. With them, you can never go wrong with their Limone dishes - whether it was their Fish or Fowl Items. The pasta , the veal & the steak dishes were yummy.“

“Absolutely best pizza on the north side! At least once a week our kids beg it. We got the pepperoni rolls today and they were so good! We love everything we order here! Staff is always welcoming and nice!“

“They have come a long way.“

“Great food, excellent service. Didn’t know this gem existed until today. We will go back.“

“Unbelievable place will come back“

“I love this location everyone is usually really friendly. I went by myself for my birthday and had a great server! The host has a little attitude because it was jus me an she wanted me to sit at the bar (which is not why I came to eat) she rolled her eyes then took me to a table but that was the only bad part of the visit“

“The food at Paesanos Lincoln Heights exceeded my expectations, with the al dente pasta, rich and tangy sauce, and warmly lit ambiance combining to create a delightful Italian dining experience that lingers long after the meal is gone, all nicely balanced with a decadent tiramisu and a perfectly cooked garlic that added depth to our satisfying repast.“

“We loved Postino in Arizona so we were so excited when we found they have locations in San Antonio as well. The Postino on Broadway has a great vibe, the food is always spot on and our server Manny was awesome. It’s for sure going to be our go to spot for brunch and late night board and bottle.“

“This place did not disappoint compared to other Olive Garden, food was fresh and delicious. Our server was attentive. What stood out for us tonight was 2/27/2025 was the Manager. She went out her way to ensure we are very satisfied with the food and service. I wish I got her name. You don’t get that type of service anymore especially with chain restaurants like this. We are definitely coming back and I highly recommend this Olive Garden (Stone Oak). ♥️“

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

“3.14, and it was super busy. The employees seemed very overwhelmed with all the orders. There was a line out the door just for people waiting to pick up orders. I ordered online and came for pick up when I was notified it was ready. I still had to wait 40 minutes. I could see my order number sitting on the counter the whole time. When I was finally able to make it in to pick up my order, my small caprese wasn't there. One employee asked another employee to make it. She walked in the back and came out to look up at the menu as if she was trying to figure out how to make it. She walked around some more and never really did any work. Another employee who seemed to be cooking asked what I was waiting for, and he went in the back to make it. He was very apologetic. It seemed like no one was in charge, and they couldn't keep up. I myself work in a very busy kitchen, I do understand. A thought would be for one employee to start calling out the order numbers as they are stacking up on the counter. When someone steps up to claim said items, then verify who they are with that order. Instead, customers had to wait in long lines as their food just sat there. The guest behind me had ordered a 16" and a 10" but received 2, 10". He had waited so long he didn't want a refund he just took the 2 he was given. Great pizza but very unorganized for such a busy day. Whoever was in charge at the O'Connor location should have called Matt or Enga and let them know they were overwhelmed.“

“The turkey sandwich is superb!“

“In for the 2nd time. We ordered a 16’ honey bear and a garden salad. With the Mattenga’s Ranch (must try) both were yummy and flavorful. Best part of our experience was our server Seneyah!!! She was attentive and her customer service was 5⭐️! We’ll be back.“

“Amazing service. Staff was very accommodating to allow a large, last minute group of hungry 9yr old boys just finishing a soccer tournament win. They allowed us all to sit together and remained consistent in their service from the moment we arrived. Thanks for letting us build some amazing memories for our family!“

“The staff is always wonderful and the food is delicious! We love coming here“

“its cheaper just to get a full pizza but they do single slices they are GOOD AF and very reasonable $20 will do you good here“

“we waited awhile for our food and we were the only ones there. Plus, they have no ice for their drinks?? who does that???“

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

“I never really do reviews but I just needed to we moved to the area, and decided to give them a try, the atmosphere is great, the staff, very friendly and kind. The food was really good, we usually get lemon pepper wings and an all meat pizza, great the last three times we've ordered from them. We already loved tanks, but we saw on ksat yesterday that they also scored 100 on their recent inspection, so tanks is our #1 pizza joint now.“

“Best Italian food in San Antonio!! It’s BYOB also right now until they get their liquor license, so you can bring your favorite wine or beer to enjoy with your meal. The pizzas are huge and the pasta is delicious.“

“This pizza place was interesting, I'm giving it 5 stars because of its inventive and wonderful toppings and the fact that it seems like a great neighborhood joint!

My only dissapointment was that the crust was a bit thin, dense, and hard at the same time. I've had thin crust pizza which I like, but this one was just bordering on too hard to chew a bit. I feel like it was world class toppings that was let down with a less than stellar crust.

We still really enjoyed the pizza! Check this place out, be just be aware that if you're looking for a doughy crust, this place isn't it. And its thin pizza crust could use a little work.“

“Sat at the bar for some drinks and Taylor took great care of me!“

“Best Pizza and Italian restaurant in New Braunfels, with the best service ...and now it is, sadly, closing.“

“My boyfriend and his band played here twice now and it’s gone great both times. Very professional and safe environment!

I enjoyed the drink options and Corrine was super kind. Def recommend for all your gig and venue needs!“

“I highly recommend the Stone Oak location!! Just had a surprise party for my daughter’s 15th. The manager set aside their party room and it was perfect. The service was top notch!! The food and drinks are delicious!! We will be frequenting this awesome restaurant!!“

“We were shocked to see that Sbarro was open so early and that they had breakfast. We got the sausage, egg, and cheese stromboli and a side of breakfast potatoes. Everything was seasoned nicely and it was the best airport breakfast I've had. Stromboli was heated up in the pizza oven and was nice and toasty. The employee working the counter was super nice.“

“We don't live in the delivery area, but decided to stop by once to give Marco's a try while out and about. We quickly decided it's worth the drive. This time it was pizzoli for everyone! 7 pizzoli for 2 adults and 3 teenage boys. We all were very satisfied with our dinner.

The ambiance isn't earth-shattering by any means, but the staff are all nice and the food is great. So what we have to drive to get it; we can pretend we're pioneers or it's 2019 again. Absolutely worth it.“

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

“When we arrived at the Riverwalk location it was extremely busy. We expected to have a wait but were seated in their outdoor section immediately. The waiter warned us they were extremely busy with large parties but we honestly had a great experience and didn't even notice. He was extremely attentive to make sure we had everything we needed. We ordered wine, the mozzarella cheese stick appetizer and I got chicken parmesan. Everything was excellent. If you're in town & looking for Italian I would recommend eating here.“

“Great pizza (can order by the pie or slice), pasta, stromboli, sandwiches, salads, soup, and other Italian dishes with good wine and beer. Our whole party enjoyed our varoious orders in a casual atmosphere. Live music, sports TV, and bar seating. Nightly specials. Excellent service given to our large party by Hayley! We'll be back.“

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

“Julian's Pizzeria nails both the food and ambiance. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, with a family feel that makes you feel right at home. I tried the Stromboli and Eggplant Parmesan—both were outstanding! The Stromboli was crispy, cheesy, and flavorful, while the Eggplant Parmesan was perfectly breaded and smothered in rich marinara and melted mozzarella. Portions were generous, ensuring a satisfying meal. The staff was friendly, making the overall experience top-notch. Highly recommend!“

“Always delicious! Hot and ready! Plenty of toppings on mine! I love this Pizza Hut!“

“I would just like to share a story

To be exact, on July 29, 2023 at approximately 4:08 pm my friend and her daughter were at the airport, the little one got sick and had a fever. Days before someone stole everything including their cards and identifications, the girl was sick and both were for the flight, I live in Connecticut, I was waiting for them, they were hungry almost 1 day without eating and I tried unsuccessfully to find a way to help them, and she without money and I did not have the possibility to send her some money because they did not have the ID and apart from the fact that she was scared in a new country.

I was looking in the airport directory for any phone from any restaurant trying to talk to someone who can help them, some of them never answered the phone, and others refused to help me.

But ... in his restaurant, I asked to speak to the manager, I'm sorry, I forgot his name (I'm really sorry) that man seriously, he heard what he was saying about my friend and her daughter, obviously I needed to help my friend and her daughter, I was going to pay for what they needed at that moment, he had that empathy and that humanity to help me and help them.

I asked him if there was the option for them to order food by phone and I paid for their food with my card, he said yes.

I ask her if she knew of any pharmacy or somewhere to buy a Tylenol for the girl.

He very kindly showed my friend and paid for the medicine that my friend needed for her sick daughter!

I would like to thank you and that we still remember that incredible act that many denied us that even without knowing me and on the phone he helped me and helped two defenseless people in that chaotic moment, may God bless him a lot, not all people do something like that.

We really appreciate what you did that day, I will never forget that act of kindness you had with three strange women.

The world is better with people like you here, I hope and that many people around them value you“

“It is a matter of chance whether the order is correct or not. The first time I used the app to order pepperoni puffs, I received cheese puffs instead, and they were cold. The most recent time I used the app to order a supreme pizza with stuffed crust a few days ago, it was possibly the best pizza I have ever had from Little Caesars. I must say that the employees are always excellent.“