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!“

“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!“

“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“

“Great service!! Neta is an excellent waiter. Food is delicious!!! Very friendly atmosphere. Recommend 100%!!“

“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!!“

“Amazing Pizza and Great customer services!“

“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:)“

“Súper al 100 en todo 👏👏🙏🙏“

“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!“

“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! 🍕🔥🇮🇹“

“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!!“

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

“My husband and I just left after eating some of the most delicious foods! The red fish and baby scallops ceviche was so fresh, the brie bruschetta was amazing with a great flavor mix from the tomato-pepper marmelade, I had the quail with chorizo grits and black beans, what a delicous combination! And my husband had the lamb with mint and goat mashed potatoes with grilled asparagus: this was like fireworks in your mouth! We finished with the Amaretto crême brûlée, and the bread pudding with cinnamon ice-cream, what a treat!!!
Our waiter, Alberto, was perfect, always at our table on point, and with great food recommendations 😀 👌 😊 We will definitely be back...soon!!!“

“We started with Parmesan encrusted artichoke hearts and a wonderful walnut Gorgonzola salad. My wife had a delicious pear martini and I enjoyed an Aperol spritz. My wife ordered veal piccata that did not disappoint. I had frutti di mare with linguine in the best clam sauce I'd ever had. We had a perfect Pinot Grigio that complemented our dinner perfectly. No room for dessert, but I settled my stuffed tummy with a glass of amaro nonino. Fantastic meal!“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“Great experience , wonderful pasta Tortufo“

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

“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.“

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

“I actually hate to share this review because this for sure is a hidden gem. I would give it 10 stars out of 5. Linda our server was fantastic. The food is truly authentic with everything being made fresh in the restaurant. If you’ve never tried it you need to give it a try. This will become a new regular spot for me.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Wonderful atmosphere, great food. Will definitely return.“

“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.“

“I love me some Italian food! & yessss I ordered all that food! I had to try it ALL! The Albi’s variety mix, which was mozzarella sticks, calamari, & fried shrimp, & then I had the chicken Alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs & the lobster bisque soup & Ed got his usual!!! The chicken parmigiana! It was all so good!! & our server, Jessie, was the sweetest, ever!❤️“

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

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

“Excellent service bringing excellent culinary favorites! Classy, delicious, first class all the way!“

“We came to Fratellos for lunch. We ordered the Smoked Turkey Breast and Chicken Cutlet Sandwiches, along with the Wedding Soup. Both sandwiches came with a side of fries. The service was great, food was excellent and we will definitely be coming back!“

“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.“

“The fam loves OG, but every time I have it, it hits my tum tum like a freight train. I think I’ve become lactose intolerant now that I’m older ‘cause pizza and OG just mess my stomach up. It’s nothing against OG though their food is well prepared and fresh and clean. They also have lots of non dairy and other options!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Amazing, or server Carrie was the best, we asked for recommendations and she gave a honest was. Greatly appreciated. We ordered 4 of the 6 dishes she told us too, and they were tasteful and fresh. We will come back for sure. It was a great date night.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 !!“

“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.“