50 Best Italian Restaurants in San Antonio

“We have come for anniversaries,birthdays and celebrations and each time we come we are welcomed like family. Everything is always perfection from the food, atmosphere to the service. I highly recommend but be warned you'll find any excuse to come here 😉“

“(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.“

“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!“

“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“

“This is one of our favorite places to go. We were there this past weekend for our anniversary and the food did not disappoint! My wife had the Scaloppini Di Vitello while I had the Eggplant Parmesan. Both of our selections were very delicious! Great atmosphere and the service was great! Definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a place to go for date night and great dining. We will be coming back!“

“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%“

“Had an incredible evening at Battalion tonight celebrating my wife's birthday!! I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and this was a perfect opportunity for a date night. For starters we had the spinach dumplings and the the meatballs, both were delicious but my favorite were the dumplings by far. For our mains we had the lamb chops and the tenderloin, both incredible. For sides we shared the green beans, the cavatappi, and the manacotti pasta. We were so delighted with all of it and almost too full for dessert....but still sampled the smores panna cotta and the tiramisu. Our server was over the top friendly and helpful, assisted with drink selections and never left us waiting or wanting for anything. (I am so sorry I forgot his name, but he even took a picture of us to celebrate the evening!) Thank you for a wonderful evening and a fantastic dinner!! We'll be back again for sure!!“

“I went to dine-in with my family, and it was a wonderful experience. We didn't have a reservation, yet we were seated without too much of a wait time. The food was delicious, the drinks were refreshing, and our server was very helpful & kind. Definitely a place I can see us revisiting in the near future!“

“This was my first time here and it was AMAZING!! Tatiana took such great care of me and my friend. She had such great recommendations for wine and her favorite foods! We took all her recommendations and they did not disappoint!! Everything was SO YUMMY!! Will be back for sure:)“

“Amazing Pizza and Great customer services!“

“Shout-out to Capparelli's Italian Food & Pizza on the Southeast Side! If you know, you know—this is my go-to for Italian. Always hits the spot! It’s refreshing to see people put real heart into their food. Amazing as always! 🍕🔥🇮🇹“

“Súper al 100 en todo 👏👏🙏🙏“

“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“

“Been following for a few years finally made it to town to try. The food was amazing and the chef was top notch. The muscles in white wine sauce was killer the best I’ve had. Will definitely be back!“

“My husband and I picked Umberto’s for date night tonight and amazing is an understatement!! From the delicious fried calamari and rolls to the yummy eggplant parm and Umberto’s pasta,EVERYTHING was absolutely incredible!! The service was fast,friendly and on point!! Our server,Melissa,was so friendly and made sure that we were well taken care of!! All the staff was welcoming,the environment was quaint and laidback and the overall experience was great!! 10/10,We DEFINITELY will be back!!“

“Joey G was our waiter and what an amazing job he did explaining the menu and offering suggestions. The food was out of this world amazing, I mean stuffed Shells, Lobster Bisque, Brushetta? What's not to like? And can we talk about dessert?“

“Albis Vite Kitchen hat mich vollends begeistert. Die Atmosphäre ist warm und einladend, die Speisen sind hervorragend und der Service ist Klasse. Wer etwas sehr Gutes sucht,ist hier genau richtig.“

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

“We had a mix-up with our order, but Tammy—who took our order—deserves major credit. She immediately stepped in, owned the issue, and went above and beyond to make it right. Her kindness, professionalism, and genuine desire to fix the situation turned a frustrating moment into a great experience.

The food was delicious as always, and the exceptional service from Tammy and the rest of the team is exactly why we’ll continue coming back. Highly recommend!“

“Great experience , wonderful pasta Tortufo“

“The manager Adrian and our waitress Gaz exhibited the true definition of excellent customer service. My granddaughter is autistic and wasn’t happy about being at the restaurant 😂 When Adrian noticed that my party and I were leaving, he immediately informed me that he had a section that would accommodate us. Shortly after being seated, Gaz (our beautiful waitress) came right over and insured us that everything was ok. Our food was delivered to us in to-go containers so that we would be prepared to leave quickly if needed. She proceeded to provide us with exceptional service and no judgement. I cannot express enough how grateful we were. It’s people like Adrian and Gaz that make a difference in this crazy, judgmental, insensitive world that we live in.“

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

“Chicken Napolitano was just amazing, cooked perfectly with great ingredients combined with artistry. Good service & atmosphere, loved it.“

“Excellent food. You can't go wrong with shrimp paisano. We arrived a little before 3pm, so we were given the lunch menu. My husband wanted a steak which is on the dinner menu. Waitress said the grill isn't fired up until 4pm. So we waited until 4pm to order his steak. Other than that little quirk, everything else tasted great“

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

“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.“

“Just had lunch at the Potranco location. It did not disappoint. Great service and great food. Nice little gem. Looking forward to our next visit.“

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

“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!“

“One of the very best Italian Restaurants we have ever eaten at! The Risotto was amazing and we had an awesome server!“

“I have only had the food thru online ordering with FAVOR and I must say that everything I have ordered has been very good. Everything tastes fresh and homemade. One of my favorites now.“

“Albis Vite Kitchen hat mich vollends begeistert. Die Atmosphäre ist warm und einladend, die Speisen sind hervorragend und der Service ist Klasse. Wer etwas sehr Gutes sucht,ist hier genau richtig.“

“Very pleasant. Server Eric was fantastic! Showed patience, friendliness and cooperative! Food, as always, scrumptious! Always a return visit!“

“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.“

“First time at this location. Prior experience was in Colorado Springs. This place has a lot to offer. Maghan took care of us, she has a true gift of hospitality. Turned a good day into a great day with Sunday happy hour and something for everyone.“

“The food was above average. The server Lee was excellent. She was very knowledgeable of the food and wines. She allow us to sample a few before choosing which one we wanted. The value of the food was good. I would recommend the their Tirimasu and lemon sorbet. 4/5“

“Wanted to leave a review because our server, Cheyanne, was the absolute sweetest and so kind. She was very attentive, friendly and really cheered us up - we came to eat after having a rough day, so it was really appreciated. Also, this Olive Garden is huge and really nice!“

“Great food and service. I highly recommend.“

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

“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.“

“When the (full) moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore! Actually there was a full moon and traffic was bad around 5pm at Loop 410 and San Pedro, so I decided to have dinner at Olive Garden. The Unlimited Bowl deal is quite a steal. You get your choice of pasta, sauce, and the protein is a little extra. It comes with salad and breadsticks.
Everything was delicious and my server was super nice. The music playing provided a nice ambiance.
I definitely recommend trying this Olive Garden next time you're craving Italian. Hey, Mombo...Mombo Italiano 🎵“

“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.“

“Unbelievable place will come back“

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

“We laugh at how good this place is at the food court , North Star Mall ! Pick your pizza slice and to the oven it goes . Pizza comes w a dipping sauce . Try the chicken pasta salad .. as good as any restaurant i've eaten at ! They're salad choices are excellent ! Kind folks behind the counter . Don't laugh ... its in the mall !!“

“I haven’t been to this restaurant for years. Their breadsticks were known to be either burnt or too salty. Today, we decided to try out to see. Food that I ordered came out perfectly and breadsticks were so delicious. Additionally, our server, Jessica S, was very friendly and attentive. Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner. We will definitely come back again.“

“Paesanos Lincoln Heights offers a warm and inviting ambiance that immediately makes you feel welcome. As soon as I walked in the door, I was greeted and waited upon immediately by staff. The decor is tasteful and adds to the authentic Italian dining experience. The sauces are rich and flavorful, truly capturing the essence of Italian cuisine, and the wine selection pairs perfectly with each dish. Service is attentive and friendly without being intrusive, making every visit enjoyable. Micah was wonderful and very attentive! This place is definitely a top choice for anyone looking for a fine Italian restaurant in the area.“