50 Best Italian Restaurants in San Antonio

“We had lunch with friends here today and I was blown away!!! Everything was impeccable! The service was beyond amazing and the food…..what can I say, it was AMAZING! The Insalata Caprese was one of the best things I’ve ever tasted! I had the Pollo Bronx Parmigiana and my husband had Fettuccine di Parma with shrimp. The portions are huge!!! Can’t wait to go back!! The owner can and visited our table as well as everyone else’s!!! This place is a must!!!“

“(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.“

“This place is amazing. The cuisine is divine and so it’s the service. The atmosphere just makes me feel like I’m at home since I’m Italian. I love this place.“

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

“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“

“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!“

“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%“

“Amazing Pizza and Great customer services!“

“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!!“

“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“

“Súper al 100 en todo 👏👏🙏🙏“

“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! 🍕🔥🇮🇹“

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

“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!!“

“As we were visiting we were wanting pasta and found this place. Love the fact that it was homemade. Our waiter was amazing. Even so he when our other plate came out much later the first he made it worth our time. We still highly recommend. It was delicious, so much so I forgot to get a picture! 🤭“

“I’ve been to Paesanos Riverwalk before, but this time we chose a different location since parking was much easier for our out-of-town friends. They were craving good Italian food, and this place definitely delivered.

The food was just as great as I remembered, and the drinks were equally enjoyable. Portions were a bit on the smaller side for the price, but the quality makes up for it. The atmosphere felt intimate and perfect for a relaxed evening, and the service was very friendly throughout.

Definitely a great spot for a celebration or just a nice dinner out.“

“I thought uploading pictures of what I had, or I show you what kind of satisfaction I had. I choose the later. I think most people come to check out the reviews to see if they will walk out happy. You are in the right place. Especially when a restaurant choose to pay attention to details down to table cloth, then the restaurant shall be commensurate with praise 👏 No, you won't find Swarovski here. Come on, it's a mom and pop store. Yes, I do see a extension core randomly hanging out. Come on, it's a mom and pop store. What I do find is the server cared and earned his tips, the restaurant manger/owner cared and showed in her ways (and the decor helps too). The chef cares and shown in food. The portion is generous, the shrimps are huge, and everything is delicious. I would like to stop talking about the shop because I do not want to wait for a while next time I come over. Yes, I choose not to upload more pictures, because you need to come and check out this place yourselves.“

“Paesanos Riverwalk exceeded expectations with their perfectly cooked pasta, elegantly paired Italian wine, crispy fresh bread, and enchanting ambiance that perfectly complemented our romantic Italian dinner. Throughout our meal, the quality of the dishes and attentive service made it clear that Paesanos Riverwalk is a standout amongst the best family Italian restaurants in the area. LORIE is an amazing person Every time Thank you“

“The food was so delicious, but man, was it FREEEEZING in there. It was so cold that even the food got cold after 5 minutes. The staff was wonderful, though. We would have stayed longer, and gotten more drinks and dessert, but the temperature made it all pretty unpleasant. 😢“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Our server Brianna/ Flowers, is excellent. We love her so much. She is the sweetest person I have ever met. She’s been our server the past 4 times and we definitely recommend her. She is always on top of it. Always making sure our drinks are to the top, food is good, and we have cheese on our soup. All In all she is the reason we come to this place!“

“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.“

“I ordered the chicken cutlet sandwich recommended by them and it was really good the sandwich had a nice sauce and the chicken had a nice crunch. The servers were also really nice and recommended us other food items for the next time we went. 10/10 recommend this place for italian subs!“

“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.“

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

“Just picked up a Supreme pizza w/a large salad. Our pizza was absolutely delicious! It came with bread, dipping sauce,extra dressing and all the extras I could have taken it to the park to enjoy if it wasn’t so cold outside. 1st time ordering out has been such a positive experience I’ll definitely consider it again when I can’t get out. It was definitely a great start to a fabulous birthday weekend. Live dining at Caparelli’s but you hit it out of the park being my 1 pick up experience. Thank you.😍😍😍“

“The service at Paesanos Lincoln Heights was exceptional – friendly staff, quick attention, and a warm atmosphere that made us feel right at home. The food was tasty and the Italian cuisine felt both comforting and authentic. If happiness had a location on Google Maps, it would be here.“

“First time here and I enjoyed the delicious food. They bring you some garlic bread before your food which was great to start off and while you wait. I had the Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and shrimp, and for dessert I had the cheesecake. The staff were very friendly and my waiter was very attentive, I recommend this restaurant and I will visit again soon.“

“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!❤️“

“This is the best restaurant ever. The food is amazing and always good. The atmosphere is wonderful. The staff is friendly and always makes me feel welcome. It's like having dinner with your best friends. I highly recommend Pompeii Grill.“

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

“I went for my B day Dinner with my mom and sister. The food was good. It was Clean, well Managed, but was a bit to fast, rushed for me on the Olive Garden side of things. I like to go take my time and relax when I have dinner with my family. It's a Celebration of new year older.“

“Jerry and Mary know how to cook great Pizza and Pasta! Best spaghetti and meatballs ever!“

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

“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 wonderful service“

“This Olive Garden is the cleanest and most impressive location I’ve visited. The food—specifically the calamari, salad, and lasagna—was served piping hot and delicious. General Manager Ryan, along with our exceptional servers Jonathan and Vincent, made our Easter supper wonderful. My only complaint was that the restroom needed cleaning. Highly recommended for the great service and atmosphere.⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Hamdi made tonight our best experience ever to this location. She was kind and patient with my kids. She had a big smile the entire time and service was on point. She was very knowledgeable of the menu too. This location needs more employees like Hamdi.“

“My new favorite restaurant!! Since visiting Europe my boyfriend and I hadn't found an Italian restaurant that filled out craving for authentic pasta til now. Ordered risotto & gnocchi, we ended up sharing both plates cause we thought both were so good. The Gnocchi was so soft definitely could tell it is handmade and not frozen. Delicious! Felt very cozy, romantic, and the service was really friendly. They are often traveling between rooms because there's tables outdoors and indoors so if you like your waitor available at all times this definitely wouldn't be the vibe but my partner and I appreciated the privacy, while still getting asked how we were doing often enough.“

“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.“

“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!“