29 Best Italian Restaurants near Universal City

“Everything was amazing from start to finish! Bella Sera on Pat Booker is an absolute gem. From the moment we sat down, we were impressed. The garlic knots came out warm and flavorful, perfectly setting the tone. The soup was rich and comforting, and the Caesar salad was crisp and fresh with just the right amount of dressing. I had the baked ziti for my entrée, and it was everything you want in classic Italian comfort food, cheesy, saucy, and satisfying. And to top it all off, the cannoli was perfection: crisp shell, creamy filling, just sweet enough. It was a wonderful combination of flavors and portions were so generous I had plenty to take home. Highly recommend, can’t wait to go back!“

“(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.“

“Noli's Vite was perfect! a wonderful experience from the good food to the service. We had a party of 38 women and everyone had a great time. Are service was on point for such a large group. Thank you to the manager Jackie and her incredible staff. ❤️“

“The Italian food was great. Great vibes.“

“First time visiting... decided to grab the spaghetti dinner, a cold sub & cheesecake (to go)! Everything was DELICIOUS!!! So grateful to have spotted this GEM! Definitely returning to a new favorite spot!“

“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!“

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

“My husband I love to go here. It’s cozy and the waitresses are always wonderful. We always get the fettuccine Alfredo. Said last night we should try something new, but the sauce is so good. It’s our ‘go to’ place.“

“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“

“I love this location everyone is usually really friendly. I went by myself for my birthday and had a great server! The host has a little attitude because it was jus me an she wanted me to sit at the bar (which is not why I came to eat) she rolled her eyes then took me to a table but that was the only bad part of the visit“

“Brought the family in for my youngest’s birthday & we had a wonderful time thanks to Nia. She was so attentive & brought refills of drinks, bread, salad, & soup without being prompted & her personality was so bright that we hope she will be here to take care of us next time! Thank you for a great night out, Nia!“

“Amazing pizza, tried both the New York and Detroit style. Both styles were delicious and cooked to perfection. Also tried a order of the fresh cut fries, delicious!!
We ordered take out this time so we didn't get to enjoy the live music, definitely plan on going back when we can stay awhile.“

“3.14, and it was super busy. The employees seemed very overwhelmed with all the orders. There was a line out the door just for people waiting to pick up orders. I ordered online and came for pick up when I was notified it was ready. I still had to wait 40 minutes. I could see my order number sitting on the counter the whole time. When I was finally able to make it in to pick up my order, my small caprese wasn't there. One employee asked another employee to make it. She walked in the back and came out to look up at the menu as if she was trying to figure out how to make it. She walked around some more and never really did any work. Another employee who seemed to be cooking asked what I was waiting for, and he went in the back to make it. He was very apologetic. It seemed like no one was in charge, and they couldn't keep up. I myself work in a very busy kitchen, I do understand. A thought would be for one employee to start calling out the order numbers as they are stacking up on the counter. When someone steps up to claim said items, then verify who they are with that order. Instead, customers had to wait in long lines as their food just sat there. The guest behind me had ordered a 16" and a 10" but received 2, 10". He had waited so long he didn't want a refund he just took the 2 he was given. Great pizza but very unorganized for such a busy day. Whoever was in charge at the O'Connor location should have called Matt or Enga and let them know they were overwhelmed.“

“In for the 2nd time. We ordered a 16’ honey bear and a garden salad. With the Mattenga’s Ranch (must try) both were yummy and flavorful. Best part of our experience was our server Seneyah!!! She was attentive and her customer service was 5⭐️! We’ll be back.“

“The staff is always wonderful and the food is delicious! We love coming here“

“we waited awhile for our food and we were the only ones there. Plus, they have no ice for their drinks?? who does that???“

“súper rico todo, un muy buen ambiente y el personal muy amable“

“Best Italian food in San Antonio!! It’s BYOB also right now until they get their liquor license, so you can bring your favorite wine or beer to enjoy with your meal. The pizzas are huge and the pasta is delicious.“

“Sat at the bar for some drinks and Taylor took great care of me!“

“Best Pizza and Italian restaurant in New Braunfels, with the best service ...and now it is, sadly, closing.“

“We don't live in the delivery area, but decided to stop by once to give Marco's a try while out and about. We quickly decided it's worth the drive. This time it was pizzoli for everyone! 7 pizzoli for 2 adults and 3 teenage boys. We all were very satisfied with our dinner.

The ambiance isn't earth-shattering by any means, but the staff are all nice and the food is great. So what we have to drive to get it; we can pretend we're pioneers or it's 2019 again. Absolutely worth it.“

“Great food! I would definitely recommend this place.“

“Updating this review because I ended up bartending here. It was a great experience I loved it!This is a Latin bar with fabulous music and the nicest people you will ever meet in Texas!They offer the best drink specials.Give this place a try. It’s safe, it’s nice and very friendly , no drama just dancing , great Latin music and everyone dressed so nicely“

“Great food! I would definitely recommend this place.“

“Always delicious! Hot and ready! Plenty of toppings on mine! I love this Pizza Hut!“

“It is a matter of chance whether the order is correct or not. The first time I used the app to order pepperoni puffs, I received cheese puffs instead, and they were cold. The most recent time I used the app to order a supreme pizza with stuffed crust a few days ago, it was possibly the best pizza I have ever had from Little Caesars. I must say that the employees are always excellent.“