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.“

“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%“

“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!“

“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?“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“Me and my Husband came on our 5 month anniversary being married. And everything was absolutely perfect!!! They were super quick with getting us seated less than 5mins and they were super busy!! and our server Derek. L was absolutely amazing!! Super friendly, had a great smile, and checked on us perfectly!! If you come here ask for Derek. L!!! Would come here again because of him!!“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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 🎵“

“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.“

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

“Great food and service. I highly recommend.“

“We ordered family style takeout and wasn't impressed. Almost $200 worth with no parm, utensils or mints. Yes, I asked for utensils and cheese. The bigger problem was the Baked Ziti had very little sauce. I should've taken a picture, but I had to whip up sauce. There might have been an 1/8 of an inch of sauce on top. Not even tomato juice in the bottom of the pan. Not great for a birthday party.“

“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“

“Supper friendly staff. Our server Jaslynn was very nice and made sure to check up on us to make sure we were doing good. Ruben was also very helpful and friendly. They both made sure we were taken care of and helped us out with anything we needed. I love their Buffalo chicken pizza and their mac n cheese. It was very delicious and I recommend! Amazing staff and service!“

“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.“

“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 !!“

“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 were seated immediately (2 people), but then we sat there.... and sat there... Lucky for them, my traveling buddy is pregnant and reeeeaally wanted this pasta, or we would have walked out!
There was a sweet girl that came and asked if we'd been helped at which point someone else had nodded to suggest we HAD been taken care of. LoL All in all, we just giggled and waited.
The food was good. The soup was delicious, and the server was on his game when it came time to serve and shred the cheese!“

“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.“