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.“

“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“

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

“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!“

“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“

“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 👏👏🙏🙏“

“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!!“

“Cory’s hospitality strongly led this amazing experience at Fife & Farro! He was knowledgeable about the menu and always kept an eye out for a water refill and when it was time for a new cocktail. He even recommended an amazing off-menu beverage made with Italian spirits while radiating Texas hospitality. The food was nothing short of amazing, with a great chef who kindly remade a dish to my liking with outstanding communication. If you come to F&F, you cannot miss out on their iconic Caesar Salad and Americano Pizza! Thank you Cory and the F&F team for a great solo date!“

“We had a wonderful experience at Paesanos 1604. The restaurant had a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere, and the staff was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. The food came out fresh, hot, and full of flavor, and everything we ordered was prepared really well.

It is a great place for a nice dinner, date night, or a meal with family. The service made the visit feel easy and enjoyable, and the whole experience was exactly what we were hoping for. We left happy, full, and already looking forward to coming back.“

“I sat on the Riverwalk at prime seating. Caesar Salad, bread, and Shrimp Paesano were all excellent-truly top notch! Our server, Alexander, made the meal. He was doting, attentive, and a friendly face we looked forward to seeing throughout our dinner. First class, Alexander.“

“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!!“

“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“

“First time trying this place and I’m glad that we did. The two of us got there around 4:00 for an early dinner. We were the only table for the roughly hour that we were there. The restaurant was clean, it is in need of a little updating; nothing major. Steve was our waiter and he gave us the best service that we have had in a long time. He was sincere in his actions. He made helpful suggestions on the food and he was spot on; my ice tea didn’t go empty(I drink a lot of ice tea)The food was great; everything including the salad dressing was home made. Our meal came with fresh baked rolls and a large dinner salad. I got the lasagna and it was good; literally bubbling cheese on top when it was served. It was a giant portion; I took about a third of it (and a couple dinner rolls home) and it was good the next day. We will definitely go back!“

“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!❤️“

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

“We came into the Dove Creek locatio and was seated at table 512 (according to the bill) on May 8. We never, not once had to ask for anything. Our server, AMAZING! By far the top of our list for service! Everything was perfect!

Thanks!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Restaurant was clean, great location, offered us bread while we waited to be seated, accommodated 18 people with only a 20 minute notice for my mom's 69th birthday dinner, Vincent and Damon were very hospitable they are very knowledgeable and kept our table happy, we all had a great time, I would definitely go back with my family.“

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

“I called and ordered the Tour of ltaly. My favorite plate because l love the chicken and fettucini alfredo. I would be real happy with a plate with just those 2 ingredients..but l had 1 problem with my order, was looking foward to my salad, but there wasn't much green in it.“

“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!“

“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.😍😍😍“

“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.“

“Some of the best food I've had in a while, and it keeps me coming back! The burrata is always so fresh and flavorful; I would come just for it and a glass of wine. All the flavors are unique and pair perfectly together. 10/10 recommend for a nice lunch, date night or celebration meal.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Celebrated Fathers day with my dad and a couple of our family friends and their families. Despite the terrible traffic outside due to the road closures and construction, on the inside you easily forget about those troubles. The entire staff was attentive and patient despite having a toddler with us. The food was amazing, as per the usual Olive Garden standard. Thank you guys for making it a wonderful experience for all of us!“

“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.“

“Haven’t been to Olive Garden in a while. The food was fast. Service was great. Most of the staff was young and we loved seeing how hospitable they were. Host at the front smiling and friendly. Server was great. Even the runners who brought are food were nice. As a GM myself…love seeing a young crew working hard and being kind! Thanks yall!“

“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.“

“The best food best chefs friendly waiters luv the outdoors atmosphere 😋 & the party room if u ever visit San Antonio go dine @ MOLANO ITALIAN GRILL STONE OAK I will always go back I rate this 5 star 😋“

“We had an amazing experience at Parry’s thanks to Ariana and paige. They were super friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out perfect. The food was incredible, especially the pizza and wings, but Ariana and paiges service really made the visit stand out. She kept checking on us, had a great attitude, and made us feel welcomed the whole time. Definitely one of the best servers we’ve had — we’ll be coming back for sure!“

“Unbelievable place will come back“